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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NovoConnect User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED ................5 Package Content ..................5 Hardware Setup ..................5 NovoProjectorjector Home Screen ............6 Basic Device Configuration ................ 8 Client software download and installation ..........12 2 SETTING UP NETWORK ..............14 Network connection ................
  • Page 3 NovoConnect User Manual Direct Annotations .................. 74 4 COLLABORATION TOOLS ............... 76 Voting/Polling ..................77 4.1.1 Edit voting/polling ..................... 77 4.1.2 Administer voting/polling ..................81 4.1.3 Respond to voting/polling ..................83 Video Clips and YouTube Streaming ............84 4.2.1 Streaming local video files ..................84 4.2.2 Streaming YouTube video ..................
  • Page 4 NovoConnect User Manual Customizing Home Screen..............109 Updating firmware ................110 Setting moderator credentials .............. 111 7 SPECIFICATIONS ................113 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............114 9 SAFETY INFORMATION ..............116 10 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ............117 Page 4...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    NovoConnect User Manual 1 Getting Started 1.1 Package Content 1.2 Hardware Setup DH3665ZN RJ45 (Ethernet) Port USB 2.0 Port Hidden USB 2.0 Port DH858N Setting up NovoConnect is simple. Press the SOURCE button and use ▼▲ to scroll to NovoConnect and press Note: ...

  • Page 6: Novoprojectorjector Home Screen

    NovoConnect User Manual 1.3 NovoProjectorjector Home Screen After a successful boot-up, the NovoConnet device will show the following screen, which is referred to as “NovoProjectorjector home screen” or just “home screen” in this document. The home screen is generated by NovoProjectorjector’s main application, Remote Viewer. Basic Device Configuration NovoProjectorjector is default at Wi-Fi Hotspot mode with its SSID name displayed at the home screen (e.g.
  • Page 7 NovoConnect User Manual Connection Information  Device Name / Location – Users can change this to a meaningful room name.  PIN – This is an optional PIN code to join a presentation session.  IP address – Ethernet and Wi-Fi IP address respectively. ...

  • Page 8: Basic Device Configuration

    NovoConnect User Manual 1.4 Basic Device Configuration Before being deployed, a NovoProjector device may require some basic configuration such as setting up its display resolution, network connection, etc. To access the various settings menus click the button on the NovoProjectorjector home screen and click the respective menu you want to open.
  • Page 9 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Wi-Fi: Click on WiFi to bring up the Wi-Fi configuration dialog.  To use the NovoProjector as the Wi-Fi host, select “Enable WiFi Hotspot” and click Apply.  To connect to an existing Wi-Fi network, Select “Connect to WiFi”.
  • Page 10 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Settings: Click on Settings for more device settings.  General Settings: Access the Android system settings.  Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the NovoProjector to the latest version.  Settings Lock: This allows users to lock the settings with a password, or unlock it.
  • Page 11 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Hide Session Info: Click on Hide Session Info to hide/reveal the login info located at the top right side of the NovoProjector 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 NovoProjector Remote Viewer home screen.

  • Page 12: Client Software Download And Installation

    NovoConnect User Manual You can also configure the name for the NovoProjector 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 13 NovoConnect User Manual (3) Select the appropriate OS and then click the DOWNLOAD button to start the download. (4) Execute the downloaded file to start the installation. Following the on-screen instructions and you should be able to finish the installation in a couple minutes. App Download/Installation for Android/iOS ...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Network

    NovoConnect User Manual 2 Setting Up Network To fully take advantage of NovoProjector’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 NovoProjector deployment in your network.

  • Page 15: Ethernet

    NovoConnect User Manual It is worth mentioning that Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections can coexist on NovoProjector. Namely, you can configure NovoProjector in Ethernet and Wi-Fi Client mode, or in Ethernet and Wi-Fi Hotspot mode. 2.1.1 Ethernet The following home screen shows NovoProjector is in Ethernet mode, where its Ethernet IP is highlighted in a red box.
  • Page 16 NovoConnect User Manual 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. Page 16...

  • Page 17: Wi-Fi Client Mode

    NovoConnect User Manual 2.1.2 Wi-Fi client mode In this mode, NovoProjector functions as a client to join an existing Wi-Fi network. As illustrated in the following diagram, to set up the Wi-Fi connection, on NovoProjector home screen, click on  Wi-Fi  Connect to Wi-Fi  Configure  Wi-Fi (ON). Then select the desired Wi-Fi SSID (the name associated with the Wi-Fi network) and enter the proper credentials when necessary.
  • Page 18 NovoConnect User Manual 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.  “Wi-Fi Analyzer” on Android devices;  “InSSIDer” tool on Windows OS. The following is a screenshot from “Wi-Fi Analyzer”...

  • Page 19: Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode

    NovoConnect User Manual 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:  Network SSID  Your network ...

  • Page 20: Dual-Network Configuration

    NovoConnect User Manual 2.1.4 Dual-Network Configuration NovoProjector can even be connected to both your organization’s wired network and wireless network simultaneously. This function is extremely useful for organizations with “guest” wireless network setup for external visitors. In such a case, NovoProjector’s RJ45 port is connected to a wired EMPLOYEE network for employees to securely access it;...

  • Page 21: Port Numbers And Intranet Firewall

    NovoConnect User Manual users connecting to the Wi-Fi section will not be able to access any resource on the Ethernet at all, and vice versa. In short, security is not compromised in this configuration. 2.2 Port numbers and intranet firewall NovoProjector is a TCP/IP-network-based device, and the communications between a NovoProjector device and its client devices (e.g.

  • Page 22: Making A Presentation

    NovoConnect User Manual 3 Making a Presentation The NovoProjector 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 NovoProjector to join the presentation session. There are four key features that help facilitate smooth collaboration and coordination of presentations using the NovoProjector: 1) A participant list is included with the individuals’...

  • Page 23: Step 1: Set Up Session Parameters

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.1.1 Step 1: Set up session parameters Before clicking on the connection button , some session parameters need to be set up. Function Description The main window of Novo Desktop Streamer Application. Manually enter the IP address shown on the NovoProjector home screen, or select an IP address entry from the drop-down menu that matches the IP address shown on the NovoProjector home screen.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Connect To Your Novoprojector Device

    NovoConnect User Manual Function Description 1. Projection Mode: Video Playback: Select this option for video-quality image, with synchronized audio. (You might notice some sluggishness in mouse movement due to the needs of buffering to ensure smooth video playback.) Presentation: Select this option for low-latency and fast-response presentation.
  • Page 25 NovoConnect User Manual 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 26: Step 3: Make A Presentation

    NovoConnect User Manual Function Description By clicking the right button you can bring up the Desktop Streamer settings menu described above. Please note that your PC screen resolutions may change to match projector resolution. After disconnecting from the NovoProjector device, the original screen resolution will be restored. 3.1.3 Step 3: Make a presentation Once you have started/joined a presentation session you can make a presentation with the content stored on your PC, local network, or the Internet.
  • Page 27 NovoConnect User Manual When you click the green play button in the middle of the button pad your desktop will be mirrored on the full screen of the display. 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.

  • Page 28: Step 4: Presentation Management

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.1.4 Step 4: Presentation management 3.1.4.1 Moderator Function Description Set the moderator mode: Click the tab and click the Moderator On/Off switch to turn the moderator function on or off : The moderator mode is off. : The moderator mode is on. Manage presentation: The moderator has the capability to select participant(s) for projection.
  • Page 29 NovoConnect User Manual 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 30 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description For Corporate Edition, when a participant is asked to be a The participant’s screen: presenter, a dialog box will appear on the participant’s screen. The participant has 23 seconds to respond. For Education Edition, this dialog box will not appear. In the dialog box, we see that Jason has received a request to assume the presenter role.
  • Page 31 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Three presenters: 3. When less than 4 participants are assigned as presenters, Four presenters: the NovoProjector will display their screens in a layout based on the number of presenters. The images to the left display the different layouts. Screen preview (Education Edition only): 1.
  • Page 32 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description 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. NOTE: In presentations with a moderator, this function is only available to the moderator.
  • Page 33 NovoConnect User Manual 3.1.4.4 Pause, resume, disconnect and lock session Function Description To pause/resume a presentation: Click the tab to bring up the presentation control page. Pausing and resuming a presentation: Move your mouse cursor to hover on the presentation button.
  • Page 34 NovoConnect User Manual 3.1.4.5 Lock/Unlock students’ tablets/phones (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to lock down student tablets. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To lock/unlock mobile devices: Click the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then click Mobile Devices to lock or unlock mobile devices.

  • Page 35: Presenting With Android/Ios Devices

    NovoConnect User Manual 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 36 NovoConnect User Manual 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 37 NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.1.2 Connect via Manual Input Use this method if you need to configure some login information before connecting to NovoProjector. 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 38 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description IP Address: Manually enter the IP address shown on your NovoProjector home screen, or select an entry from the drop down menu that matches the IP address shown on your NovoProjector home screen. You can tap the Scan button to scan the IP addresses of all available NovoProjectors within the same subnet.
  • Page 39 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Make Connection: Tap the Connect button. If you are the first participant, this will start a presentation session on your NovoProjector. If you are not the first participant, you will be joining a presentation session. Successful Connection: After your NovoPresenter app connects successfully to your NovoProjector, the...

  • Page 40: Step 2: Make A Presentation

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.2 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 41 NovoConnect User Manual 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 42 NovoConnect User Manual 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 Export an image...
  • Page 43 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Close and save changes: to exit editing. The changes will be saved automatically. 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 44 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description The chosen file has been moved to the selected subject (folder). 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 45 NovoConnect User Manual 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 46 NovoConnect User Manual dragging files into the Document list.  If you want to delete existing files, highlight them and press “Delete” button on the keyboard. (4) Tap “Sync” to start transferring the selected files. Function Description Navigate document list: tab to access Documents.
  • Page 47 NovoConnect User Manual 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 48 NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.2.4 Documents (Dropbox) Function Description Select Dropbox as the document source: tab to access Documents. The folder icon will become lit up. For Dropbox, tap My Dropbox. First time using Dropbox in NovoPresenter: When using this feature for the very first time, an authentication dialog will be popped up.
  • Page 49 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Navigate document list: By default, your Dropbox’s home directory is shown. Navigate to a folder by tapping the desired folder. You can change sorting method by tapping button Sort by…. NOTE:  Tap the tab to return to the parent folder.
  • Page 50 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Unlink the Dropbox account: If you need to unlink the Dropbox account, tap and hold the My Dropbox tab for a few seconds. When the Request Confirmation appears, tap Yes to proceed. 3.2.2.5 Web You can open any website for sharing with NovoPresenter. An example screen is shown below. Page 50...
  • Page 51 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Browse a webpage: Tap the internet tab . It will light up blue. Select one of the three options to access a Web page: - Go to… (enter webpage address[default]) - Snap a QR Code - Browse My Bookmarks (Web site bookmarks) Go to…: Tap the Go to…...
  • Page 52 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description 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. Tap and hold a bookmark for two seconds to edit or delete the bookmark.
  • Page 53 NovoConnect User Manual 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 54 NovoConnect User Manual 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 54...

  • Page 55: Step 3: Manage The Presentation

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.3 Step 3: Manage the presentation 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 56 NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.3.2 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, tap the tab.
  • Page 57 NovoConnect User Manual Role change, screen preview, four-way split screen, withdraw projection, 3.2.3.3 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 58 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Screen preview (Education Edition only): For the Education Edition, the moderator can preview desktop screens of all participants. To preview a participant’s screen, tap the corresponding entry. Wait for a few seconds for the screen to appear. In this example, Ivan’s Windows PC is selected to be previewed.
  • Page 59 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Two presenters: Three presenters: Four presenters: Page 59...
  • Page 60 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Withdrawing projections: When a participant’s screen is currently projected on the display and the participant wants to withdraw the projection of their screen from the display (while staying in the presentation session), tap the numbered box assigned to the presenter.
  • Page 61 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Tap Yes to remove the participant from the presentation session. 3.2.3.4 Disconnect and lock session Function Description Disconnect from a presentation session: Tap Disconnect button to exit the presentation session. If the moderator exits the presentation session without handing over the moderator role, all participants will receive a message...
  • Page 62 NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.3.5 Reset In case you run into cases where NovoProjector may have weird behavior or lock up, you could reset NovoProjector from your iPad. Function Description Reset NovoProjector: First tap tab and tap arrow of the Device’s Reset window. Quick Reset and Full Reset: ...
  • Page 63 NovoConnect User Manual 3.2.3.6 Lock/Unlock students’ tablets (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to lock down student tablets/phones. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To lock/unlock students’ tablets: Tap the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then tap Mobile Devices to lock or unlock the students’...

  • Page 64: Ios/Android Mirroring

    NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Confirmation: Tap Yes to terminate the session. All devices will be disconnected. 3.3 iOS/Android Mirroring When NovoProjector 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/multi-screen mirroring request. 3.3.1 iOS Full Mirroring All participants using iPads/iPhones can mirror their screens to NovoProjector by using iPad/iPhone’s built-in Airplay service.
  • Page 65 NovoConnect User Manual 3. Tap AirPlay and select NovoProjector’s AirPlay device name. By default NovoProjector’s AirPlay device is named as “Novo-XXXXX”, where XXXXX is a device-generated name. 4. Switch on “Mirroring” option. Then an “Airplay Password” prompt pops up. Enter the 4- digit “AirPlay password”...

  • Page 66: Android Full Mirroring

    NovoConnect User Manual 5. To stop mirroring your iPad/iPhone, you should swipe up from the bottom of the iPad/iPhone to access the “AirPlay” menu. Tap “Novo-XXXXX” name, and then switch off mirroring function. 3.3.2 Android Full Mirroring All participants using Android tablets or phones can mirror their screens to NovoProjector by using tablets/phones’...
  • Page 67 NovoConnect User Manual 1. Connect your Android device to the same network as your NovoProjector. 2. Swipe down from the top of your Android device to show the Control Center, and then tap Cast button. 3. You will see a list of devices you can cast your Android device to. If this is the first time you set up such a connection, the list may be empty.
  • Page 68 NovoConnect User Manual 4. A new list will pop up with all available GoogleCast-capable devices you can cast to. In this case, “Novo-C87F6” is the desired NovoProjector unit. Tap on it and continue. 5. Establishing such a connection could take up to 15 seconds. The following “Connecting…”...
  • Page 69 NovoConnect User Manual 7. To stop mirroring, please swipe down from the top of the Android device to show the Control Center, and then tap Cast Icon. Please note that “Cast” is changed to NovoProjector’s device name (“Novo-xxxxx”). 8. Tap icon to stop the GoogleCast session.

  • Page 70: Multi-Screen Ios/Android/Pc Mirroring

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.3.3 Multi-Screen iOS/Android/PC Mirroring NovoProjector allows multiple users to project their screens to NovoProjector simultaneously using AirPlay (iOS), GoogleCast (Android) and Desktop Streamer. To do so: 1. Project your screen to NovoProjector via Desktop Streamer, Apple AirPlay, or GoogleCast using the instructions described in section 3.1.2, 3.3.1 and 3.3.2.

  • Page 71: Presenting With Novoprojector

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.4 Presenting with NovoProjector Your NovoProjector 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 an USB memory drive, the internal storage of your NovoProjector device, or in your Dropbox online storage account (Internet connection required for Dropbox access).
  • Page 72 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description (2) Click the apps button (3) Click NovoPresenter (4) Now you can navigate to and open the desired files. Page 72...
  • Page 73 NovoConnect User Manual Function Description Return to NovoProjector Home Screen (1) Click the back key one or more times until you exit NovoPresenter. (2) Click Remote Viewer (3) Click the back key one or more times until the system bar disappears.

  • Page 74: Direct Annotations

    NovoConnect User Manual 3.5 Direct Annotations During any presentation, NovoProjector also allows non-participant users the ability to draw annotations directly on the display. This can be done either via a USB mouse connected to the NovoProjector device or via a touchscreen display if the NovoProjector device is connected to one. Function Description To activate direct annotations:...
  • Page 75 NovoConnect User Manual Undo Eraser Options: Opens a list of options which allows you to send a screenshot of the annotations to the presenters, send a screenshot of the annotations to all participants, or exit the annotation tool. Page 75...

  • Page 76: Collaboration Tools

    NovoConnect User Manual 4 Collaboration Tools NovoProjector is not only a wired/wireless presentation device, but also a collaboration system with a set of built-in tools. You can access these tools by clicking the “Tools” button. Share desktop Voting and polling screen, files, or webpage links Local or YouTube...

  • Page 77: Voting/Polling

    NovoConnect User Manual 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 78 NovoConnect User Manual 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 79 NovoConnect User Manual Select the image (.png, .jpeg, .jpg) and click “Open.” The image should now appear below the text area. Choose Question Type from the “Type” drop-down list. Page 79...
  • Page 80 NovoConnect User Manual 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” button at the bottom left corner. When a question set is completed, save it by clicking the “Save”...

  • Page 81: Administer Voting/Polling

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.1.2 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 82 NovoConnect User Manual 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 83: Respond To Voting/Polling

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.1.3 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 84: Video Clips And Youtube Streaming

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.2 Video Clips and YouTube Streaming This feature allows you to smoothly stream your local video clips or YouTube to NovoProjector. NOTE: 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.) 4.2.1 Streaming local video files 1.

  • Page 85: Streaming Youtube Video

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.2.2 Streaming YouTube video From the “Tools” menu, click on and launch the “Video & YouTube” tool. Page 85...

  • Page 86: Video Controls

    NovoConnect User Manual When the video player bar opens, paste or type the URL for the YouTube video you wish to play in the window. Click on the PLAY button to start the playback. 4.2.3 Video controls : Start/Pause/Resume playback : Stop playback : Progress bar.
  • Page 87 NovoConnect User Manual c. Share a Webpage: Send a webpage link for sharing. d. Browse “GroupShare” Folder: Open the default folder at “C:\Users\<user name>\GroupShare” e. Browse Webpages Received: View the webpage links received from others. 4.3.1.1 Sending Share a File 1.
  • Page 88 NovoConnect User Manual 2. If you start sending a new file while the previous one is still in progress, you will be prompted with the following warning. Share Desktop Screenshot 1. To send the current desktop screenshot, click on “Share Desktop Screenshot” to start the process.
  • Page 89 NovoConnect User Manual Share a Webpage 1. To send a webpage link, click on “Share a Webpage…” to start the process. A dialog box will be prompted for the user to enter the webpage link, as shown below. 2. Click on “Yes” to start the transfer. 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.

  • Page 90: File Sharing In Novopresenter App

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.3.2 File Sharing in NovoPresenter App Folder “GroupShare” is dedicated to this feature, which is used to store received files. You can locate it in “Documents” tab. 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. ...
  • Page 91 NovoConnect User Manual 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” Page 91...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting And Rules About File Sharing

    NovoConnect User Manual  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. If not, an error message will pop up. You will have to resend the file when the current transfer is completed. 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.

  • Page 93: User Groups

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.4 User groups This feature allows the moderator to organize and monitor participants. 4.4.1 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 94: Creating User Group

    NovoConnect User Manual In this case, participants will use these IDs to connect to a NovoProjector session. The moderator will use this group feature to turn them into “human-readable” names (Emily, Jerry, etc.) instead of Tablet-01 & Tablet-02 in the participant list. Only devices with matching name can connect successfully.
  • Page 95 NovoConnect User Manual 2. Click on button “Create” to add a new user group. 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.
  • Page 96 NovoConnect User Manual 4.4.2.2 Saving a Presentation Session as a User Group NOTE: This feature is only available in Education Edition. A moderator for a presentation session can also quickly save the participants in a current presentation session as a user group via the Desktop Streamer and NovoPresenter application. 1.

  • Page 97: Managing Existing User Group

    NovoConnect User Manual 4.4.3 Managing Existing User Group Click on one of the user groups and three action buttons will become visible on the right. (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.
  • Page 98 NovoConnect User Manual 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 98...
  • Page 99 NovoConnect User Manual 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 100 NovoConnect User Manual 3. After connecting to the NovoProjector 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 101: Airnote Annotation Tool

    NovoConnect User Manual 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. 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.

  • Page 102: Using Airnote

    NovoConnect User Manual The Collaboration Tools Menu on the presenter’s screen (Desktop Streamer / NovoPresenter) NOTE: When AirNote is enabled the button in the collaboration tools menu will show “Disable AirNote”. When AirNote is enabled the button in the menu will show “Enable AirNote”. 4.5.2 Using AirNote 1.

  • Page 103: Configuring Novoprojector

    NovoConnect User Manual NOTE: The drawing tools used in AirNote are the same as the note tools used in the Note function for Desktop Streamer. See 3.2.2.1 My Notes for more information on the note tools. IMPORTANT: Only NovoPresenter participants using a tablet are able to draw annotations on their device.
  • Page 104 NovoConnect User Manual 4. Launch WordPad and open the template file. Use the view “All Documents” option when the Open File window appears. Fill in the values of some settings: 1. When opened, the text will look like this: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <configuration>...

  • Page 105: Dns Mapping

    Field DNS mapping is allowed on the NovoProjector device but must be done via third-party software by a network technician. For more information on the DNS mapping procedure, check the network guide document provided on the Delta website. Page 105...

  • Page 106: Novoprojector Management

    NovoConnect User Manual 6 NovoProjector Management “Remote manager” is a stand-alone Windows/Mac application that enable system administrators to manage multiple NovoProjector 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.
  • Page 107 NovoConnect User Manual 3. When the new device is successfully added it will appear in the device list. 4. If the device is currently connected, the connection indicator will become green. Otherwise, it is in red. Connected Disconnected Removing a device 1.

  • Page 108: Managing Device Settings

    NovoConnect User Manual Once the group is defined, you can click the group name to view group device list and apply the settigs to the group. In addition, you can click the button to change and delete group respectively. 6.3 Managing device settings 1.

  • Page 109: Customizing Home Screen

    NovoConnect User Manual 2. To edit the editable settings, click on button edit to start. 3. Click “Refresh” to update the settings information. 4. Click “Firmware Upgrade” to check for the latest device firmware. If an upgrade package is available, the upgrade process will be triggered. 5.

  • Page 110: Updating Firmware

    NovoConnect User Manual 3. Click on button “Sync” to commit the changes to the NovoProjector device (including uploading the content.) 6.5 Updating firmware Remote Manager allows you to initiate firmware upgrade for multiple NovoProjector devices by clicking on one button. 1.

  • Page 111: Setting Moderator Credentials

    NovoConnect User Manual 3. Once you have selected the devices to update, click “Update Now.” 6.6 Setting moderator credentials When using NovoProjector, the first connected user is assigned as the meeting moderator by default. However, this may not be the intended result in real world as the “real” moderator may not be the first user to join the session.
  • Page 112 NovoConnect User Manual 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. 3. Enter the moderator name and password in the corresponding windows. 4.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    NovoConnect User Manual 7 Specifications Hardware Specifications Output 1920x1080 (Full HD) Resolutions CPU (SoC) ARM Quad-Core 1.6GHz Memory DDR 1024MB Storage Internal: 8GB (eMMC Flash) Wi-Fi Supported 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz & 5GHz) Input/Output USB Input USB Type A x 2 Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 type x 1 PC/Notebook Application Requirements Intel Pentium, 2GHz (Intel Core i3 and above are preferred)

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    NovoConnect User Manual 8 Troubleshooting NovoProjector does not power up or operate. Check if the projector is normally operating and select input source to NovoConnect. My PC cannot link to NovoProjector wirelessly. For your PC to link to NovoProjector, your PC must either have a built-in a Wi-Fi module or an external Wi-Fi adapter, and Wi-Fi must be enabled.
  • Page 115 NovoConnect User Manual My device’s on-screen display looks stretched or compressed on NovoProjector’s screen output. There may be an aspect ratio mismatch between the NovoProjector’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 NovoProjector’s output resolution to a 16:9 or 16:10 option).

  • Page 116: Safety Information

    To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not operate this device near water or in environments of high moisture.  Do not disassemble or try to repair this device by yourself. Contact your local Delta service center for assistance. ...

  • Page 117: Copyright Information

    NovoConnect User Manual 10 Copyright Information Copyright 2018 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.
  • Page 118 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 V2.5 Copyright © 2018 Vivitek. Vivitek is a trademark of Delta Electronics, Inc.

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