-------------------------- inXtron, Inc. -------------------------- D8 Firmware change report: ========================== April 15, 2010 Version: mpt20100415_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Changed: Minor changes for CMS compatibility Fixed: File download from CMS does not work January 7, 2010 Version: mpt20100107_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Changed: Improved compatibility with D8 CMS Changed: WEP key now supports ASCII mode October 13, 2009 Version: mpt20091013_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added: Domain name support for D8 CMS Fixed: Backup config does not work September 7, 2009 Version: mpt20090907_eng / mpt20090907_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added: Beta support for D8 control center (CMS) Fixed: Multiple bug fixes May 27, 2009 Version: mpt20090527_eng ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed: Does not start up when booting from serial flash (mpt20090511_eng only) May 11, 2009 Version: mpt20090511_eng --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed: Fails to create playlist (*_eng release only) May 6, 2009 Version: mpt20090506_eng / mpt20090506_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed: Can not select or change screen mode (*_msd release only) Fixed: Repeat mode does not include files on external USB drives April 3, 2009 Version: mpt20090403_eng / mpt20090403_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added: Support for German Eszett in scrolling text (*_eng only) Changed: Improved accuracy and reliability for playlist, download and power on/off timer November 24, 2008 Version: mpt20081124_msd -------------------------------------------------------------------- Changed: Fine-tuned startup sequence and timing for wireless login Changed: Download will skip to the next file instead of rebooting when network is lost for more than 90-110 seconds Changed: Moved temporary files (*.lst, *.conf, *.d8) to RAM disk (will only be moved to CF/HDD after comparison) Changed: Upload.lst has been moved to the end of the download sequence Changed: After downloading in background mode, it will compare the new playlists with existing ones and only refresh for changes Changed: When sending its MAC address, it will now use the one that is set in the setup menu (wired or wireless) Changed: IP in setup menu gets refreshed when exiting & entering setup menu again Changed: Modified software watchdog time-out time to 3-4 minutes in order for download to time-out by itself Changed: Check temporary *.lst and *.conf files after download and only rename if they are not 0bytes Changed: Minor modification for dialog during file copy Fixed: Download hangs in foreground mode when network connection is lost (added scenario to SW watchdog list) Fixed: IP conflicts cause D8 not to acquire new IP address Fixed: Download cycle does not restart under some circumstances (affects background and foreground mode) Fixed: Volume set via update.d8 is not saved Fixed: If both commands "erasehdd" and "reboot" are used at the same time for USB auto-copy, it will erase the files after the reboot July 24, 2008 Version: mpt20080724_eng / mpt20080724_msd --------------------------------------------------------------------- Added: HDD capacity display on main page Changed: SMS and sms.txt for Multi Zone 3 template renamed info and info.txt Fixed: Delete.lst gets executed after downloading play.lst and message.txt (changed update.d8 file order) Fixed: File copy via remote control triggers watchdog for large files Fixed: HDD capacity display on main page does not support drives larger than 32GB July 18, 2008 Version: mpt20080715_eng / mpt20080718_msd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Added: Support for multi-screen display (msd only) Added: HDD capacity and date is displayed on main screen (msd only) Added: CRC check and compression for firmware update Added: Support for German double-s character ß in scrolling text (eng only) Changed: Firmware update process (reboots after CRC check) Changed: Improved download speed for multiple files Fixed: Unit went into stand-by when playlist is missing instead of showing the main screen Fixed: Playlist was not properly refreshed after a download when the schedule changed Fixed: Config value for Enhance is Compulsory instead of Enhance Fixed: Playlist by date&time does not work April 1, 2008 Version: mpt20080401_std --------------------------------------- Added: Option to erase all files on the USB drive after USB auto-copy (requires new drive tool) Added: Download list now supports the [MAC] variable Changed: Increased font size for scrolling text message Changed: Scrolling text speed (0=slow, 1=medium, 2=fast) and method for smoother scrolling Changed: Files with the *.lst extension in the down.lst will be downloaded regardless of the download mode (skip or not) Changed: Increased limit for file names and list (maximum 120bytes per line, 70bytes per file name and 30bytes for path in playlist) Changed: Longer delay time for obtaining Auto IP Changed: Log file is written to temporary memory and can be uploaded to FTP server via upload.lst (/D8.log) Fixed: Scrolling text in JPEG Quick mode causes unit to freeze Fixed: Can not obtain its IP address under some circumstances Fixed: Software watchdog for USB auto copy Fixed: Auto ON/OFF turned on too early under some circumstances Fixed: Minor spelling mistakes Fixed: HDD formatted using NTFS is not recognized Fixed: Timer issue when download every 5 minutes is set immediately after resetting December 18, 2007 Version: mpt20071218_std --------------------------------------- Added: Upload function (upload.lst and upload command) Added: File verification during firmware update Added: Multi language setting (only English available at the moment) Added: Splash screen Added: Additional VGA resolutions via config.conf (1280x960 60Hz, 1400x1050 60Hz) Added: Dynamic value [MAC] for download path (lower case, one word) Added: Support for hardware watchdog and RTC Added: New remote command "downfromserver" to start downloading from download path if download is set to OFF or Schedule Added: Remote command fwupdate or fwupdate.txt to start the firmware upgrade process Added: Software watchdog to reboot device automatically when it's stuck during download ( e.g. time out, missing file, network issues) Added: Auto copy function from USB to HDD at start up Added: Volume can be set via update.d8 list (no need to restore the configuration) Added: Shows firmware version in config.conf Changed: Log temporarily disabled Changed: Improved speed for file comparison in skip mode Changed: GUI and setup menu Changed: When download is set to background/skip, it will only refresh the content if something has been downloaded. Changed: Downnow will not check the download path any more but download files according to the down.lst that has to be stored on the local HDD first. Fixed: Doest not resume playback (multiple playlist without title.lst) Fixed: If files in playlist do not exist, it will get stuck and can not be rescued remotely Fixed: Timer issues (reboots without reason) Fixed: Saveconfig did not store actual volume level Fixed: Minor spelling changes Fixed: Minor issues related to firmware upgrade procedure Fixed: Auto ON/OFF would not stay off for more than 1 minute Fixed: Firmware update via update.d8 will now only update newer versions Fixed: If a file in the playlist is missing, playback in JPEG Quick mode will stop Fixed: Device crashes after several hours of playback Fixed: System hangs if play mode is set to Repeat and firmware updated via USB copy Fixed: JPEG Quality mode Fixed: Scrolling text in JPEG Quick mode Fixed: Scrolling text stops while loading new image (JPEG Quick mode) Fixed: If one of the files listed in the update.d8 list is missing, the download stops instead of skipping the file Fixed: First frame of certain WMV files appeared again for a fraction of a second at the end of the clip Fixed: If there are two or more extra blank lines in the delete.lst file, it will erase all content on the HDD August 21, 2007 Version: MPT-0821a ------------------------------ Changed: Minor spelling change for on-screen messages Fixed: Remote firmware update (FWupdate) Fixed: Did not start playback and turned off power after download when Auto ON/OFF was enabled Fixed: If download was set to "every xxx minutes", setting a time via config.conf failed Fixed: When the scrolling text was enabled, the unit froze and stopped playback under some circumstances August 10, 2007 Version: MPT-0810a ------------------------------ Changed: Spelling for several pop-up messages Changed: Text overflow and alignment for several on-screen messages Changed: Removed PC1/PC2 from copy function Changed: Download order for update.d8 file, config and firmware update now done after the file download Changed: File name for firmware, renamed mpt20070810.bin Changed: Description for JPEG mode, now Quick and Quality instead of ON and OFF Changed: If there is a timeout of more than 3 minutes during download, it will reboot Fixed: Scrolling text message in JPEG mode "quick" Fixed: Image overlay in JPEG mode "quick" Fixed: Download every xx minutes during playback Fixed: Auto ON/OFF after download and for time based playlists Fixed: JPG delay time for time based playlists and title.lst July 21, 2007 Version: MPT-0721a ------------------------------ Added: Password option for setup menu (if ON, use 2580 to access) Added: Option to turn high definition mode for JPG display off (OFF allows for a slideshow without black screen for transition period) Added: Firmware update can be done remotely via update.d8 ("FWupdate = 1" plus version "Version = 20070628") Added: Settings (config.conf) can now be restored remotely via update.d8 (config = 1) Added: Volume level now included in config.conf file Added: Files on the HDD or in the root directory can be erased completely by using the delete.lst list (*.* for root directory, * for all files) Changed: PC1 & PC2 are enabled when the playlist is turned on Changed: On-screen messages changed to pop-up type Change: Improved transfer speed for "USB to HDD" copy function. Fixed: Bug when only one file was included in the playlist or repeat mode Fixed: Bug when a delay time of more than 25 seconds was used for JPG display (maximum of 65535 seconds and it must be in steps of 5 seconds!) June 20, 2007 Version: MPT-0620a ------------------------------ Added: Multiple playlist function, supporting playlists by date, time or date&time Added: Support for title.lst playlist (used in gaps for time based playlists) Added: Download interval every 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes Added: Old files can be remotely deleted before downloading new content (see update.d8) Changed: PC1/PC2 can now only be used in the standard playback mode via remote control Changed: No more reboot required after changing the PC1/PC2 path Changed: Download will access the update.d8 list to confirm which files have to be downloaded Improved: PC utility (configuration tool) now supports multiple units Fixed: Erase HDD command button May 7, 2007 Version: MPT-0507a ------------------------------ Added: VGA output (1280x768, 1280x1024, 1920x1200) Changed: Removed setting to adjust sharpness Fixed: ISO playback April 26, 2007 Version: MPT-0426a ------------------------------ Added: Option to skip already downloaded files for the download mode Added: Daily playlist function offering the option to use different playlists according to the date Added: Setting to adjust the sharpness of the video output (press the SETUP key during playback to access the menu) Added: Command to refresh the content and playlist (reboot not required any more) Added: Command to turn the OSD and scrolling text message ON or OFF during playback Changed: After stopping playback, the last file played will stay selected Fixed: Length for WEP key input field March 22, 2007 Version: MPT-0322a ------------------------------ Added: Function to reload the playlist without rebooting the device Added: GUI translation and support for Traditional/Simplified Chinese Added: New remote commands for OSD and scrolling text ON/OFF Improved: JPG display quality (sharper and better quality) Improved: WMV9 & MPEG playback Improved: Supports HD (high definition) video clips of up to 1080p Changed: Larger and more readable font Fixed: ISO menu selection with ENTER key Fixed: Audio issues during ISO playback (clicking noise in menu) Fixed: TV type 16:9 setting March 12, 2007 Version: MPT-0312 ---------------------------- Fixed: Scheduled download did not start on certain occasions during playback Fixed: Unit did not reboot after scheduled download but got stuck at library screen Fixed: Wireless connection with WEP encryption February 26, 2007 Version: MPT-0226 ---------------------------- Added: Input field for NTP server to use custom IP address Fixed: Erase HDD function in setup menu Fixed: Scheduled download did not start during playback and when in playlist was enabled Fixed: Settings after resetting the unit to factory default Fixed: Chapter playback for ISO files January 30, 2007 Version: MPT-0130 ---------------------------- Added: VGA mode 1360x768 Fixed: Bug caused by long download path January 16, 2007 Version: MPT-0116 ---------------------------- Changed: Timer event function for improved stability during playback Fixed: Did not accept repeat mode when set via configuration tool Fixed: Playback in repeat mode sometimes stopped for no apparent reason January 3, 2007 Version: MPT-0103 ---------------------------- Changed: Removed disk path for delete list, only allowing relativ paths for files on the local HDD (/photo.jpg instead of /HDD/photo.jpg) Fixed: Bug with IP address, allowing a value of 0 now January 2, 2007 Version: MPT-0102 ---------------------------- Added: Scrolling text message function Added: Command "getfiles" to create file index November 29, 2006 Version: MPT-1129 ---------------------------- Fixed: Bug with saving config.conf function Fixed: Bug with erase command November 28, 2006 Version: MPT-1128 ---------------------------- Changed: Renamed ESSID to SSID Fixed: Config.conf structure November 26, 2006 Version: MPT-1126 ---------------------------- Added: Dialog box to confirm the erase command for HDD/USB1/USB2 Added: Remote commands restoreconfig & saveconfig Added: Option to select between Foreground and Background download mode Added: Progress bar for Foreground download mode Changed: Download for playlist is now defined in down.lst and not loaded automatically anymore Fixed: Minor spelling mistakes November 16, 2006 Version: MPT-1116 ---------------------------- Added: Standard, repeat, manual and standby play modes Added: Option to define the remote command path (HDD/PC1/PC2) Added: Configuration Management to store and load the settings via text file Added: TFTP server to transfer files via network from and to the D8 Added: Option to copy single files from remote location to local HDD (SELECT button) Added: Option to erase single files (CLEAR button) Added: Enabled WEP encryption Fixed: Bug when Video mode could not be switched back October 13, 2006 Version: MPT-1013 ---------------------------- Added: Scheduled ON/OFF function Added: Remote command to delete single files Added: Kiosk play mode with assigned buttons from 0-9 Added: Progress bar during firmware upgrade and copy function Changed: Reduced maximum volume to prevent audio distortion Changed: Modified menu order Fixed: Bug to allow scheduled download if unit is in playback mode September 15, 2006 Version: MPT-0915 ---------------------------- Added: Auto play function, to play all files in the root directory automatically on boot up Added: Display progress status during copy process in % Changed: Expanded maximum length of download path to 80 characters Changed: Firmware now supports large drives up to 750GB Fixed: Bug with download function (did not work properly after the first reboot) August 29, 2006 Version: MPT-0829 ---------------------------- Added: Support for wireless network connection (encryption and password not supported yet) Added: Reset function in setup menu for factory default Added: New option for down.lst to define destination path Added: Progress info for copy and erase function Changed: Browsing the file library using the up and down keys will scroll to next pages Changed: Simplified main screen GUI Changed: Modified setup menu descriptions Changed: Firmware update will not erase setup values anymore unless with major changes to FW Fixed: Bug with download function August 8, 2006 Version: MPT-0808 ---------------------------- Added: New remote commands now includes reboot, downnow, erasehdd, eraseusb1 and eraseusb2 Added: Page index for file browser Changed: NTP server now includes a list of selectable NTP servers Changed: Modified GUI for download and playlist Changed: After remote download, the device will reboot automatically Changed: Modified OSD messages during firmware update and added firmware version July 18, 2006 Version: MPT-0718 ---------------------------- Added: Display MAC address in network category Added: Copy function in initial category Added: Erase function in initial category Added: Accepts command from modified jumper (delayed boot up) Changed: Moved firmware date location to top left corner of setup screen Changed: Metwork settings for PC1/PC2 (removed login input fields) Changed: Modified instructions during firmware update Fixed: Bug where info display for JPG files resulted in a blank bar Fixed: Bug if remote reboot command was used with auto play ON and more than once Fixed: Text input bug for Download URL June 15, 2006 Version: MPT-0615 ---------------------------- Added: Reboot command option to force reloading the playlist Added: Option to set display time in playlist for JPG images (max 65535 seconds) Added: Reboot message after successful firmware update Changed: Moved firmware date location to the top of the setup screen Changed: Network setting for PC1/PC2 allows blank password Fixed: Firmware update progress bar Fixed: Remaining OSD messages May 28, 2006 Version: MPT-0528 ---------------------------- Added: Setup option to disable OSD messages Added: Setup option to select video output (CVBS, S-Video, YPbPr, VGA) Changed: Key function for the "Clear" button changed (Pressing it will now only erase the last letter, instead of erasing the whole text) Fixed: Bug with playlist when list only contained movie files (it now plays all files, instead of only one movie)