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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Table of Contents 1 GETTING STARTED ................6 Package Content ..................6 Hardware Setup ..................7 NovoEnterprise ......................7 Remote Control ......................8 1.2.2.1 Pairing the remote control ........................ 8 NovoEnterprise Home Screen ..............9 Basic Device Configuration ..............10 Client Software Download and Installation ..........
  • Page 3 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.1.1 Connect via QR Code ........................42 3.2.1.2 Connect via Manual Input ....................... 44 Step 2: Make a presentation ..................47 3.2.2.1 My Notes ............................47 3.2.2.2 Gallery ............................. 51 3.2.2.3 Documents (Local Storage) ......................52 3.2.2.4 Documents (Dropbox) ........................54 3.2.2.5 Web ..............................
  • Page 4 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Respond to voting/polling ..................100 Video Clips and YouTube Streaming ............100 Streaming local video files ..................101 Streaming YouTube video ..................102 Video controls ......................103 File Sharing .................... 104 File Sharing in Desktop Streamer ................104 4.3.1.1 Sending ............................
  • Page 5 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Setting moderator credentials ............... 132 7 SPECIFICATIONS ................135 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............136 9 SAFETY INFORMATION .............. 138 10 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ............. 139 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 1 Getting Started 1.1 Package Content Page 6...

  • Page 7: Hardware Setup

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 1.2 Hardware Setup NovoEnterprise Item Description Reset Button Restarts the NovoEnterprise. Line-in, 3.5mm Jack Accepts input from external microphone. Audio-out, 3.5mm Jack Connects to audio line-out devices. Accepts input from external audiovisual devices and allows users HDMI-in Port to broadcast or show information via HDMI interface.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1  If more USB ports are needed, you can connect a USB hub to the USB port.  The microSD slot supports microSD cards up to 64GB. Remote Control Button Description Mouse Button Functions like the left click of a computer mouse. NovoEnterprise Home Screen Brings up the NovoEnterprise home screen.

  • Page 9: Novoenterprise Home Screen

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 blinking. 3) Once the LED stops blinking and stays constantly lit, pairing is complete. Release the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons and the LED will turn off. 1.3 NovoEnterprise Home Screen After a successful boot-up, the NovoEnterprise device will show the following screen, which is referred to as “NovoEnterprise home screen”...

  • Page 10: Basic Device Configuration

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1  Click on the button, then “Display” to change display-related settings.  Click on the button, then “Settings” to change other general settings. Software Installation Windows/Mac Users: Open Desktop Streamer’s download link shown on the home screen with your web browser and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 11 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 up its display resolution, network connection, etc. To access the various settings menus click the button on the NovoEnterprise home screen and click the respective menu you want to open. To do so, typically a USB mouse is needed. Alternatively, you can use the provided Remote Control to do so. NOTE: Following any clicking activity on the screen, the navigation bar appears.
  • Page 12 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Display: Click on Display to bring up the Display dialog. Resolution  Select the one that matches the display screen best.  Click Save to confirm the selection, or click Cancel to abort the selection.
  • Page 13 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description  General Settings: Access the Android system settings.  Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the NovoEnterprise to the latest version.  Settings Protection: This allows users to lock the settings with a password, or unlock it. ...
  • Page 14 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description  Everyone can switch users  Users’ permission is required Screen Preview Encryption AES-128 Lock Tablet Screen Disconnect Everyone NOTE: This manual primarily references the Corporate Edition for instructional examples. Special notes will accompany instructions that are specific to the Education Edition.
  • Page 15 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Hide Session Info: Click on Hide Session Info to hide/reveal the login info located at the top right side of the NovoEnterprise Remote Viewer home screen. Hide QR Code: Click on Hide QR Code to hide/reveal the QR code for quick login located at the right side of the NovoEnterprise Remote Viewer home screen.

  • Page 16: Client Software Download And Installation

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 You can also configure the name for the NovoEnterprise device to more easily identify the display: Function Description Edit Room Name: Click on the associated text in the connection information box to bring up the Edit Room Name dialog. ...
  • Page 17 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 For the example home screen shown above, you would use http://192.168.43.1:8080. You will be able to see the download page, as shown in the following figure. (3) Select the appropriate OS and then click the DOWNLOAD button to start the download. (4) Execute the downloaded file to start the installation.
  • Page 18 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1  For all mobile devices, you can also connect your mobile device to the same network as the NovoEnterprise, open the local download address (as described above) with your device’s web browser, and then click on either the App Store or Google Play QR code to directly link to the NovoPresenter app’s download page.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Network

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2 Setting Up Network To fully take advantage of NovoEnterprise’s capabilities, it should be properly deployed in a school or corporate’s network. Some aspects should be carefully considered and planned, for example, Wi-Fi interference and channel selection and intranet firewall. In this chapter, these aspects will be illustrated to facilitate a successful NovoEnterprise deployment in your network.
  • Page 20 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 When connecting to a wired network, NovoEnterprise supports both DHCP and Static IP connection types.  DHCP: NovoEnterprise obtains its IP address from the DHCP server on the network.  Static IP: NovoEnterprise is assigned a fixed IP address manually. “DHCP”...

  • Page 21: Wi-Fi Client Mode

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 To set up “Static IP” properly, you need to have the following information, as shown in the diagram on the right.  An unallocated IP address;  Netmask;  DNS address;  Gateway address. Wi-Fi Client Mode In this mode, NovoEnterprise functions as a client to join an existing Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 22 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Wi-Fi Network Optimization: To achieve good user experience with NovoEnterprise devices deployed in your organization’s Wi-Fi network, it is recommended that you keep an eye on RF interference, Wi- Fi signal strength, Wi-Fi channel utilization, etc. It is worth mentioning that two popular Apps can help determine whether there is any wireless network channel interference.
  • Page 23 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Logging in a Wi-Fi Network via Captive Portal: Some Wi-Fi networks are equipped with a captive portal, which requires users to log in via a web browser before they can access the Internet. When a NovoEnterprise device is connected to this type of network, users can follow the following steps: A.

  • Page 24: Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Logging in a Wi-Fi Network with 802.1x Authentication: When you connect to a Wi-Fi network with 802.1x authentication (for example, radius server), you will need to enter the following fields to set up the connection properly: ...

  • Page 25: Port Numbers And Intranet Firewall

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 By doing so, the GUEST and EMPLOYEE networks are kept separated, while at the same time, the NovoEnterprise device is available to both guest users and employees. Notes on Network Security: Within NovoEnterprise, the Wi-Fi section is completely separated from the Ethernet section, namely, there is no network routing between these two sections.
  • Page 26 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 20129 Port to transfer voting/polling data 20130 Port for video streaming service 20131 Port for file transfer service 20141 Port for device management 20142 Port for device reporting To enable successful operations of a NovoEnterprise device, these ports should not be blocked by your network’s firewall.

  • Page 27: Making A Presentation

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3 Making a Presentation The NovoEnterprise device supports up to 64 concurrent participants across a mix of PC, Chromebook, tablets, and smart phones. To make a presentation, each participant’s device will need to connect to the NovoEnterprise to join the presentation session. There are four key features that help facilitate smooth collaboration and coordination of presentations using the NovoEnterprise: 1) A participant list is included with the individuals’...

  • Page 28: Step 1: Set Up Session Parameters

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Step 1: Set up session parameters Before connecting to your NovoEnterprise device, some session parameters need to be set up. Function Description The main window of Novo Desktop Streamer Application. (Optional) Manually enter a name for this computer to be identified in the participant list among other participants.
  • Page 29 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Page 29...

  • Page 30: Step 2: Connect To Your Novoenterprise Device

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Step 2: Connect to your NovoEnterprise device Once you have set up session parameters, you are ready to start or join a presentation. Function Description NovoEnterprise Connect to your device. 1. If a PIN code is required, enter the PIN code. 2.
  • Page 31 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Set login options for the presentation. By clicking the QR code icon in the options menu, you can bring up the session information (including QR code) for other users to connect to this session, as seen in the second screenshot. You can turn on/off the PIN switch to enable/disable the use of a PIN code for the presentation session.

  • Page 32: Step 3: Make A Presentation

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description  Projection Mode: Video Playback: Select this option for video-quality image, with synchronized audio. (You might notice some sluggishness in mouse movement due to buffering to ensure smooth video playback.) Presentation: Select this option for low-latency and fast-response presentation.

  • Page 33: Step 4: Presentation Management

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 When you click one of the numbered buttons (#1 - #4) your desktop will be mirrored on one of the four corresponding quadrants of the display. The table below shows how the screen of the display is shared as users join the presentation subsequently.

  • Page 34: Role Assignment

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.1.4.2 Role assignment There are three roles in a presentation session, the moderator, the presenter, and the participant. By default, the first participant assumes the presenter role until he hands it over to another participant. Individuals that join subsequently are participants. To show all current participants who have joined the presentation session, click the tab.

  • Page 35: Multi-Screen Projection, Withdraw Projection, And Remove A Participant

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Example 1: Indicate the names of the presenters, the participant list sorting method, and the total number of participants. Sorting in the participant list  : sorted by participants’ name  : sorted by the “join” time (most recent on top).
  • Page 36 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description 1. Move cursor over to highlight participant Jason. 2. Click on the participant’s icon and then click a numbered box to assign the presenter to be projected at the corresponding screen quadrant. The user name will be shown in the quadrant his or her device has One presenter: been assigned to on the display.
  • Page 37 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description You are allowed to move the presenters to different positions in the quadrant by dragging and dropping the presenters. Screen preview (Education Edition only): 1. Click the tab to view the participant list. 2. Click on the participant’s name. NOTE: Only the moderator can preview screens of all participants.

  • Page 38: Pause, Resume, Disconnect And Lock Session

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description available to the moderator. In the dialog box, click Withdraw Projection and the participant’s screen will be withdrawn from the presentation display. Removing a participant: To remove a participant from the presentation session, click the icon next to the participant’s name.
  • Page 39 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description To disconnect from a presentation session: Click the button to exit the presentation session. Click the Lock Session switch to prevent any other users from logging in and joining the current presentation session. NOTE: This function is only available to the moderator. Page 39...

  • Page 40: Lock/Unlock Students' Tablets/Phones (Education Edition Only)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.1.4.5 Lock/Unlock students’ tablets/phones (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to lock down students’ tablets or phones. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To lock/unlock students’ tablets/phones: Click the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then click Mobile Devices to lock or unlock mobile devices.

  • Page 41: Terminate Session (Education Edition Only)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.1.4.6 Terminate session (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to terminate a session. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To terminate the session: Click the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then click Terminate Session.

  • Page 42: Presenting With Android/Ios Devices

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2 Presenting with Android/iOS Devices NovoPresenter App has similar functionalities as Desktop Streamer software. It is available for both for iOS and Android devices. Here an iPad is used as an example to illustrate its key functions. Launch Presentation Application Launch the NovoPresenter application by tapping on the NovoPresenter App icon on your iPad.
  • Page 43 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Connect via QR Code:  The QR Code / Manual Inputs switch will be in the QR Code position by default (if not, just tap the switch once).  Aim your tablet’s camera at the QR code.

  • Page 44: Connect Via Manual Input

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.1.2 Connect via Manual Input Use this method if you need to configure some login information before connecting to NovoEnterprise. After launching the app, tap the tab (as seen in the screenshot below). Function Description Manual configuration option: Toggle the QR Code / Manual Inputs switch to the Manual Inputs position.
  • Page 45 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description IP Address: Manually enter the IP address shown on your NovoEnterprise home screen, or select an entry from the drop down menu that matches the IP address shown on your NovoEnterprise home screen. You can tap the button to scan the IP addresses of all available NovoEnterprises within the same subnet.
  • Page 46 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Successful Connection: After your NovoPresenter App connects successfully to your NovoEnterprise, the connection tab will become lit up If you are the first participant, you will see that your iPad screen is mirrored to NovoEnterprise’s screen.

  • Page 47: Step 2: Make A Presentation

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Step 2: Make a presentation Once you have started/joined a presentation session, you can present the content stored on your iPad, local network, or the Internet. There are four tabs at the bottom left corner of the NovoPresenter home screen: : MyNotes –...
  • Page 48 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Create and share custom screen notes This is a virtual whiteboard that allows tablet users to create, edit and display. Function Description Launch My Notes: at the bottom left corner of the screen Create a new note: at the top of the screen.
  • Page 49 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Use the note tools: The note tools are located at the bottom of the screen. Picture insertion Text insertion (You can reposition your text by dragging it across your screen with your finger.) Highlighter Eraser Clear All Move an image...
  • Page 50 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Organize your notes with Subject folders Tap this icon to add a subject (folder). When the “Add Subject” dialog box appears, enter the name for the new subject. To move a note under a subject, long press the note until a popup menu appears.

  • Page 51: Gallery

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.2.2 Gallery To import images/videos to an iPad, you can follow the steps described below. (1) Connect your iPad to your computer. (2) In iTunes, select your device (“iPad Mini” in this case), and tap the Photos button at the center-top area.

  • Page 52: Documents (Local Storage)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.2.3 Documents (Local Storage) To import images/videos to an iPad, you can follow the steps described below. (1) Connect your iPad to your computer. (2) In iTunes, select your device (“iPad Mini” in this case), and tap the Apps button at the center- top area.
  • Page 53 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 (4) Tap “Sync” to start transferring the selected files. Function Description Navigate document list: tab to access Documents. The folder icon will become lit up. For local storage, tap . Documents will be listed on the right pane. Tap the desired one to open for viewing.

  • Page 54: Documents (Dropbox)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description View documents: The selected document will be opened in full screen. You can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers. To scroll down or move to the next page, slide your finger up or drag the scroll bar down. To scroll up or move to the previous page, slide your finger down or drag the scroll bar up.
  • Page 55 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Select Dropbox as the document source: tab to access Documents. The folder icon will become lit up. For Dropbox, tap First time using Dropbox in NovoPresenter: When using this feature for the very first time, an authentication dialog will be popped up.

  • Page 56: Web

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description View document The selected document will be opened in full screen. You can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers To scroll down or move to the next page, slide your finger up or drag the scroll bar down. To scroll up or move to the previous page, slide your finger down or drag the scroll bar up.
  • Page 57 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Web: Tap the Internet tab . It will light up blue. Select one of the five options to access a Web page: - Go to… (enter a URL) - Snap a QR Code - Browse My Bookmarks (Web site bookmarks) - Browse Webpages Received - YouTube Go to…:...
  • Page 58 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Snap a QR code:  Tap button Snap QR Code.  Aim your iPad’s camera at the desired QR code. Browse My Bookmarks: Tap the Browse My Bookmarks tab. From the bookmark list at the right, tap the desired one to open the corresponding webpage.
  • Page 59 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description YouTube: Tap the YouTube tab.  Enter the URL for a YouTube video or playlist and tap Browse to view the video or Share to share the video to all other participants in the session. ...

  • Page 60: Annotation

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.2.6 Annotation NovoPresenter has a built-in drawing tool for on-screen annotation, such as handwriting and highlighting. You can bring up this tool by tapping , as shown below. Function Description Tap the tab to enable the annotation tool. Pen: red Pen: blue Pen: black...

  • Page 61: Screenshot

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.2.7 Screenshot This feature allows users to take tablet screenshots. Function Description Take a screenshot: Tap the Screenshot button and the current screenshot will be saved in local storage. Page 61...

  • Page 62: Step 3: Presentation Management

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Step 3: Presentation management You can manage the presentation through the participants panel, as shown in the figure below. 3.2.3.1 Moderator Function Description Set the moderator mode: Tap the tab and tap the Moderator On/Off switch to set the moderator mode.
  • Page 63 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 By default, the first participant assumes the presenter role until he hands it over to another participant. Individuals that join subsequently are participants. To show all current participants who have joined the presentation session, tap the tab.

  • Page 64: Role Change, Multi-Screen, Withdraw Projection, And Remove A User

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.3.3 Role change, multi-screen, withdraw projection, and remove a user Function Description On the current moderator’s screen: Role change: transfer the moderator role The current moderator: Tap the tab and tap the switch to turn off the moderator mode and withdraw from the moderator role.
  • Page 65 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description When a participant is asked to be a presenter, a dialog box will appear on the participant’s screen. The participant has 20 seconds to respond. Multi-screen Projection 1) Tap the participant (e.g. Kevin) to bring up the control panel 2) Tap button “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”...
  • Page 66 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Four presenters: You are also allowed to assign a participant to be projected by directly dragging the participant into the quadrant window from the participant list. You are allowed to move the presenters to different positions in the quadrant by dragging and dropping the presenters.
  • Page 67 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description That participant’s screen will be shown below his/her name. You can click on the cross next to participant’s name again to close the screen preview. List View List/Grid view (Education Edition only) When in List View mode, click the button and then select Grid view to preview screens of all participants at once.

  • Page 68: Disconnect And Lock Session

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Removing a participant: To remove a participant from the presentation session, tap the icon next to the participant’s name. NOTE: In presentations with a moderator, this function is only available to the moderator. Tap Remove this participant to remove the participant from the presentation session.
  • Page 69 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Disconnect from a presentation session: button to exit the presentation session. When the moderator mode is turned on, the Lock Session On/Off switch will appear. Tap the Lock Session switch in the participant list screen to prevent any other users from logging in and joining the current presentation session.

  • Page 70: Lock/Unlock Students' Tablets/Phones (Education Edition Only)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.3.5 Lock/Unlock students’ tablets/phones (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to lock down students’ tablets or phones. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To lock/unlock students’ tablets/phones: Tap the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then tap Mobile Devices to lock or unlock mobile devices.

  • Page 71: Terminate Session (Education Edition Only)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.3.6 Terminate Session (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to terminate a session. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To terminate the session: Tap the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then click Terminate Session.

  • Page 72: Software Compatibility

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.3.7 Software Compatibility Function Description Software Version: First tap and then tap Software Version. Software Compatibility: Tap Software Compatibility to bring up the software compatibility list which allows you to check if the NovoPresenter application installed on your mobile device is compatible with the NovoEnterprise device.

  • Page 73: Reset

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.2.3.8 Reset In case you run into cases where NovoEnterprise may have weird behavior or lock up, you could reset NovoEnterprise from your iPad or Android devices. Function Description Reset NovoEnterprise: First tap tab and tap arrow of the Device’s Reset window.

  • Page 74: Step 1: Bring Up The Participant List

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 session via the NovoEnterprise home screen by using the supplied remote control, a mouse, or a touchscreen display. NOTE:  If you want to manage a session using a touchscreen display, connect the touch port of the touchscreen display to the NovoEnterprise’s Type A USB port.

  • Page 75: Step 2: Manage The Presentation

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Participants Select the individual participant to bring up more projection options (Section 3.3.2.3). Participant List Control Buttons  Tap or click the button to view the next page of the participant list.  Tap or click the button to view the previous page of the participant list.
  • Page 76 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description During the presentation: Click (if using a mouse) or tap (if using a touchscreen display) either one of the arrow buttons on the side of the presentation. A set of annotation tools will appear. Click on the button to bring up the participant list.
  • Page 77 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Click on the button to see more option items. Click on the Session Info button to bring up the session information. Page 77...

  • Page 78: Add Projection, Full Screen, Withdraw Projection, And Remove A Participant

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.3.2.3 Add projection, full screen, withdraw projection, and remove a participant Function Description Add Projection: When a participant’s screen is not currently projected to the display, and you want to assign the participant to be a presenter, click on or tap the participant then click on or tap Add Projection.

  • Page 79: Allocation Of The Display

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.3.2.4 Allocation of the display Function Description One presenter: When you manage the session and assign the presenters to project their screens to the display, the NovoEnterprise will display their screens in a layout based on the number of presenters.

  • Page 80: Ios/Android Full Mirroring

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description 3.4 iOS/Android Full Mirroring When NovoEnterprise is at its home screen, it can receive requests from either a collaboration connection described in section 3.1 and 3.2, or iOS/Android full mirroring request. iOS Full Mirroring All participants using iPads/iPhones can mirror their screens to NovoEnterprise by using iPad/iPhone’s built-in Airplay service.
  • Page 81 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4. Switch on “Mirroring” option. Then an “Airplay Password” prompt pops up. Enter the 4- digit “AirPlay password” shown on NovoEnterprise’s home screen (illustrated below). Once the correct password is entered, your iPad/iPhone will be mirrored to the NovoEnterprise’s screen.

  • Page 82: Android Full Mirroring

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Android Full Mirroring All participants using Android tablets or phones can mirror their screens to NovoEnterprise by using tablets/phones’ GoogleCast service. No software installation is required in this case. NOTE: The actual operation steps might vary due to different Android OS releases and/or manufacturers’ Android customization.
  • Page 83 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Page 83...
  • Page 84 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3. You will see a list of devices you can cast your Nexus 7 to. If this is the first time you set up such a connection, the list may be empty. If you don’t see the desired NovoEnterprise in the list, tap “MORE SETTINGS”.
  • Page 85 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 6. If the connection is successful (i.e. a GoogleCast session is started successfully), the status message will change to “Connected”. At this moment, your Nexus 7 should be mirrored to the NovoEnterprise’s screen. 7. To stop mirroring, please swipe down from the top of the Android device to show the Control Center, and then tap Cast Icon.
  • Page 86 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Page 86...

  • Page 87: Multi-Screen Ios/Android/Pc Mirroring

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Multi-Screen iOS/Android/PC Mirroring NovoEnterprise allows multiple users to project their screens to NovoEnterprise simultaneously using AirPlay (iOS), GoogleCast (Android), NovoPresenter (Android or iOS devices) and Desktop Streamer. To do so: 1. Project your screen to NovoEnterprise via Desktop Streamer, Apple AirPlay, or GoogleCast using the instructions described in section 3.1.3, 3.4.1 and 3.4.2.

  • Page 88: Default Screen Mirroring (For Android Only)

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Default Screen Mirroring (for Android only) NovoEnterprise allows Android users to mirror their device’s screen by default via NovoPresenter. While users are making a presentation via NovoPresenter, they can tap the home button or previous app button at any time to jump out of the NovoPresenter interface and mirror their device’s screen or open any app on their device on NovoEnterprise.

  • Page 89: Presenting With Novoenterprise

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3.5 Presenting with NovoEnterprise Your NovoEnterprise device allows you to make presentations with the computing power of the device itself without the assistance of a computer. Your presentation files may reside in a microSD card, USB memory drive, the internal storage of your NovoEnterprise device, or in your Dropbox online storage account (Internet connection required for Dropbox access).
  • Page 90 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Present with NovoPresenter (1) Click an empty spot on the NovoEnterprise home screen. Then click the home button (2) Click the apps button (3) Click NovoPresenter Page 90...

  • Page 91: Direct Annotations

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description (4) Now you can navigate to and open the desired files. Return to NovoEnterprise Home Screen (1) Click the back button or more times until you exit NovoPresenter. (2) Click Remote Viewer (3) Click the back button or more times until the system bar disappears.

  • Page 92: Collaboration Tools

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description To activate direct annotations: Click (if using a mouse) or touch (if using a touchscreen display) either one of the arrow buttons on the side of the presentation. A set of annotation tools will appear. Direct Annotation Tools: Pen: Red Highlighter...
  • Page 93 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Share desktop screen, files, or Voting and polling webpage links Local or YouTube video streaming AirNote annotation tool Launch annotation tool NovoScreenote (separate installation) The middle 3 tools are straightforward and self-explanatory, and this chapter will focus on the 3 tools shown on the top row and the AirNote tool.

  • Page 94: Voting/Polling

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Voting/Polling Voting/Polling allows the moderator to create sets of questions or quizzes to post/administer to all participants.  Voting allows the moderator to administer a polling question set to all participants in a presentation session.  Voting allows participants to respond to questions from their devices.
  • Page 95 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Enter the text of your question by clicking on the text field at the top. If the question is a multiple-choice question, please label the choices as “A.”, “B. “, “C.,” etc. If you wish to include an image, click on area “Click to Import Image”. This will allow you to import an image from your computer.
  • Page 96 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Choose Question Type from the “Type” drop-down list. Page 96...
  • Page 97 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Select the correct answer from the “Answer” drop-down list. If the question does not have a correct answer (such as an opinion poll), you can choose “Not Selected”. NOTE: Open-ended questions do not have this option. To add another question, click on the “+ Question”...

  • Page 98: Administer Voting/Polling

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Administer voting/polling Start voting Click on the “Tools” tab and select “Edit Voting.” This will open the Voting window. Open an existing question set or create a new one (as described in the previous section.) Select a question and click “Start” to send it to all participants. The question will appear on participants’...
  • Page 99 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 As participants answer the question, the moderator can monitor the results by clicking the “View Status” button. With the status window opened, the moderator can view participants’ reaction in real time. To return to the question, click “View Question.” The moderator needs to stop the current voting before starting another voting question.

  • Page 100: Respond To Voting/Polling

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Respond to voting/polling Once a participant receives a voting/polling question, the question will pop up automatically on the participant’s screen.  For a multiple-choice question, the participant can select the answer and then submit.  For an open-ended question, the participant can select an image file from your device for submission.

  • Page 101: Streaming Local Video Files

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Please note that only the presenter in full-screen projection is able to use this feature. (Presenters in 4-to-1 projection are not able to do so.) Streaming local video files From the “Tools” menu, click on button “Video & YouTube”. When the “Video Clip”...

  • Page 102: Streaming Youtube Video

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Select the video clip and click on the PLAY button to start the playback. Streaming YouTube video From the “Tools” menu, click on and launch the “Video & YouTube” tool. When the video player bar opens, paste or type the URL for the YouTube video or playlist you wish to play in the window.

  • Page 103: Video Controls

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Video controls Function Description To control the playback: Click the button to start/pause/resume playback. Click the button to stop playback. Click the button to add the video clip to Library. By clicking the button you can bring up the Video Clip settings menu described below.

  • Page 104: File Sharing

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Function Description Playback History: : Export all video clips saved in Playback History screen as a playlist in *.json format. : Clear all video clips. : Search for a video clip. File Sharing This feature allows the moderator and participants to shares resources (like files, screenshots, and webpage links) between their devices.

  • Page 105: Sending

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4.3.1.1 Sending Share a File 1. To share a file, click on “Share File” to bring up a file explorer. Select the desired one to continue. You will be prompted with the following dialog on the left. If you click on “Yes”, a status dialog (on the right) will appear.
  • Page 106 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2. When a transfer is active, the will appear next to the “Share” tool button. Clicking on it will bring up the transfer status dialog, as shown in previous item. 3. If you start sending a new file while the previous one is still in progress, you will be prompted with the following warning.
  • Page 107 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Share Desktop Screenshot 1. To send the current desktop screenshot, click on “Share Desktop Screenshot” to start the process. A dialog box will appear after a few seconds, as shown below. 2. Click on “Yes” to start the transfer. Share a Webpage 1.

  • Page 108: Receiving

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4.3.1.2 Receiving Once your computer receives a file, a desktop screenshot, or a webpage link, you will be prompted with a notification dialog, as shown below. (“File Received” is used as an example here.) You have the options of opening the storage folder or opening the webpage link with your default browser.

  • Page 109: Sending

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4.3.2.1 Sending Share a File/Image To send a file or an image, long-press on the item until a popup menu shows up.  As the moderator, you can send it to all participants  As a regular participant, you can send it to the moderator only. Then follow the on-screen instructions to start the transfer process.
  • Page 110 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Share a Screenshot Click on button “Send Screen” to start the transfer process. Share a Webpage There are two ways to initiate sharing a webpage link.  Long-press on a webpage bookmark in “My Bookmarks”  In the browser screen, click on “Share” button, as highlighted in the following figure. NOTE: When sending a file, the system will check to make sure any prior file transfer is completed.

  • Page 111: Receiving

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4.3.2.2 Receiving Upon receiving a file, a screenshot, or a webpage link, you will be prompted with a notification dialog, such as the following. Troubleshooting and rules about File Sharing 1. If you attempt to share a file while nobody else is in the session, you will be prompted with message: “No recipient.

  • Page 112: User Groups

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4.4 User Groups This feature allows the moderator to organize and monitor participants. Organizing a Group A Group consists of a group name, the moderator, and some members.  Group name and moderator are self-explanatory.  A member’s entry has two fields, Name and Device o Field “Name”: member’s name o Field “Device”: device’s name or some sort of number (like student ID) There are two ways to organize a group.

  • Page 113: Creating User Group

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2. Use Device name In the following figure, “Device” field is filled. For a classroom teacher, the “Device” field could be student ID or a series of numbers, such as Tablet-01, Tablet-02, etc. In this case, participants will use these IDs to connect to a NovoEnterprise session. The moderator will use this group feature to turn them into “human-readable”...

  • Page 114: Saving A Presentation Session As A User Group

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3. A new window, “Edit User Group” will pop up. In this window, you will be able to edit group name, moderator information, and member information. 4. Once you have finished adding members to a group, click “Save” and “Done to return to the “User Groups”...

  • Page 115: Managing Existing User Group

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2. Select “Save User List” in the User Group menu. 3. Enter a name for the user group in the pop-up window and click “Save”. Managing Existing User Group Click on one of the user groups and three action buttons will become visible on the right. Page 115...

  • Page 116: Applying User Group

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 (Edit) Open “Edit User Group” window, allowing users to make changes. Export a User Group as an XML file, which can be loaded to any (Export) mobile devices and other PC/Mac. (Delete) Delete a User Group Applying User Group Windows/Mac 1.
  • Page 117 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2. Select “Choose User Group" in the user group menu. 3. Select the desired group. 4. A user list will be displayed for the group you selected. Tabs “All”, “Online”, and “Offline” are a quick sorting based on participants’ status. Page 117...
  • Page 118 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 5. To de-select this group, click on the user group button and then click “De-Select this Group”. iPads 1. Copy the user group files (*.xml) to NovoPresenter App.  These User Group files are generated by using the Export function on the PC/Mac software.
  • Page 119 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3. After connecting to the NovoEnterprise device, tap the user groups button. 4. Tap on “Choose User Group” to display list of available groups, and then select the desired group. 5. A user list will be displayed for the group you selected. Using tabs “All”, “Online”, and “Offline”...

  • Page 120: User Group Limitations In Desktop Streamer And Novopresenter

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 6. To de-select this group, tap the user group button, and then tap “De-select this group”. Android Tablets 1. Connect your Android tablet to your computer. 2. Copy User Group files (*.xml) to tablet’s folder “<home>/NovoPresenter/UserGroups”. The rest of the operation is the same as the iPad’s.

  • Page 121: Airnote Annotation Tool

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 4.5 AirNote Annotation Tool The AirNote annotation tool allows participants to annotate on the presentation display directly from their device during a full screen presentation. Enabling AirNote When a participant’s screen is projected as a full screen presentation on a device they may enable other participants to directly annotate on the screen from their device via the AirNote button in the collaboration tools menu.

  • Page 122: Assigning Airnote Annotation Via The Participants List

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 NovoPresenter users), with the annotations made from their device showing up on the presentation display. NOTE: The drawing tools used in AirNote is the same as the note tools used in the Note function for Novo Desktop Streamer.
  • Page 123 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2. Select “Launch AirNote Window”. 3. When the AirNote icon appears, the designated participant can start using AirNote. Page 123...

  • Page 124: Configuring Novoenterprise

    NovoEnterprise’s settings via a microSD card. Download and open NovoAutoConfig.xml template file 1. Visit Vivitek website (http://www.vivitekcorp.com) and download the zip file “SD Configuration”. Extract the “NovoAutoConfig.xml” file from the zip archive. 2. Using either WordPad or another XML editing program, open the file “NovoAutoConfig.xml”.
  • Page 125 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 <edition>CORP or EDU</edition> <wifi-ssid>example_wifi</wifi-ssid> <wifi-password>example_wifi_password</wifi-password> <remote-manager-ip-address>0.0.0.0</remote-manager-ip-address> <remote-manager-port-number>20142</remote-manager-port-number> </NovoEnterprise> </configuration> 2. Change appropriate setting value according to your setup environment, and delete the ones you don’t need. The following table describes each setting in details. Value (example) Explanation Edition value.

  • Page 126: Dns Mapping

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 5.2 DNS Mapping DNS mapping is a capability that allows network technicians to bind the device name and the IP address of a NovoEnterprise device so that both items can be used interchangeably in the IP address field when a user is logging into a presentation session.

  • Page 127: Novoenterprise Management

    NovoEnterprise devices from a single PC, making it ideal for corporations, schools or other large institutions. 6.1 Software setup Download the installation package from the Vivitek website (http://www.vivitekcorp.com). Click on the installation package and follow the on-screen instructions. 6.2 Adding/Removing/Grouping devices Adding a device 1.
  • Page 128 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Disconnected Removing a device 1. To remove a device from the device list, click on the device you wish to remove from the list then click the icon. 2. A confirmation dialog will pop up. Click “Yes” to confirm or “No” to cancel. Refreshing device list To refresh the list of devices in Remote Manager, click the “Refresh”...
  • Page 129 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Grouping devices Click the “+ Group” button to add a new group, and then give a group name, description and add devices into the group. Once the group is defined, you can click the group name to view group device list and apply the settigs to the group.

  • Page 130: Managing Device Settings

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 6.3 Managing device settings 1. By selecting a device and clicking the device settings button you will be taken to the device settings management screen. From there you will be able to remotely view and/or configure the settings for each NovoEnterprise device on your network. a.

  • Page 131: Updating Firmware

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 b. Section “User-defined”: the customization content. Users can edit the “playlist” for this slideshow area. The “playlist” consists of any numbers of pictures and videos. 3. Click on button “Sync” to commit the changes to the NovoEnterprise device (including uploading the content.) 6.5 Updating firmware Remote Manager allows you to initiate firmware upgrade for multiple NovoEnterprise devices by...

  • Page 132: Setting Moderator Credentials

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 2. A list of connect devices will be displayed with check boxes in the left column. Select the device or devices you wish to check for updates, or click “Select All” to check all devices on the list. Click “Unselect All”...
  • Page 133 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 Setting up Moderator Credentials in Remote Manager: 1. To set moderator credentials for a device, select the device from the device list and click “Set Moderator.” 2. This will open the Moderator Credentials window. NOTE: For changes to take effect, make sure the green connection indicator is lit in the upper left of the screen.
  • Page 134 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 3. Enter the moderator name and password in the corresponding windows. 4. Use the buttons to add or delete moderators from the list. 5. Click “Save” to save the moderator credential file to the local PC. 6.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 7 Specifications Hardware Specifications Power Supply 5.0VDC, 2A Power < 10W Consumption Output Resolutions 1024x768 (XGA), 1280x720 (HD), 1280x800 (WXGA), 1920x1080 (Full HD), Auto Config CPU (SoC) ARM Quad-Core 1.6GHz Memory DDR3 2048MB Storage Internal: 8GB (eMMC Flash) External: microSD Card Slot (Up to 32GB) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz &...

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 8 Troubleshooting NovoEnterprise does not power up or operate. Check if the proper DC power supply with the appropriate operating voltage and sufficient operating current (5VDC, 2A) is connected to the Micro-USB port of the NovoEnterprise. My PC cannot link to NovoEnterprise wirelessly.
  • Page 137 NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 There may be an aspect ratio mismatch between the NovoEnterprise’s chosen output resolution and your device’s screen aspect ratio (e.g. your device’s screen has the 4:3 aspect ratio, and you have set NovoEnterprise’s output resolution to a 16:9 or 16:10 option). Try to set the display resolution on the NovoEnterprise so that it has an aspect ratio that either matches that of your device or is as close to your device’s screen aspect ratio as possible.

  • Page 138: Safety Information

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 9 Safety Information Refer to the manual and take note of the safety instructions before operating your device.  Ensure that the power source’s output voltage matches your device’s operating voltage.  To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not operate this device near water or in environments of high moisture.

  • Page 139: Copyright Information

    NovoEnterprise User Manual V3.1 10 Copyright Information Copyright 2013 Delta Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Android and Google are registered trademarks of Google Inc. ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Inc. App Store, iPad, iTunes, Mac, and Mac OS are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
  • Page 140 46101 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 U.S.A. T: +1-510-668-5100 F: +1-510-668-0680 Vivitek Asia 7F, No. 186, Ruey Kuang Road, Neihu, Taipei 11491 Taiwan R.O.C. T: +886-2-8797-2088 F: +886-2-6600-2358 V3.1 Copyright © 2018 Vivitek. Vivitek is a trademark of Delta Electronics, Inc.

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