======================================= Alcorn McBride Inc. Digital Video Machine 4 --------------------------------------- Installation Instructions 1. Copy OS.NEW to the MEDIA folder. This is the root folder if you FTP to the unit. 2. Reboot the unit by turning off the power switch, waiting five seconds, and then turning the unit back on. 3. Sending a ?V command to the unit will return the current software version. NOTE: If there are any driver changes with the new OS update, the unit will need to reboot again ---------------------------------------- If you have any questions regarding any items listed in this document, please contact support@alcorn.com. ***************************************** * * * DVM4 Release Notes * * * ***************************************** ************************* * Version 0.65 * ************************* 05/09/06 -Fixed a bug that would incorrectly read long IP addresses from the INI file ************************* * Version 0.64 * ************************* 09/09/05 -Now, only channelized playlist commands have the channel number inserted automatically -Implemented WinScript string method for the SS command -Updated to AMI Terminal V2.21 ************************* * Version 0.63 * ************************* 11/29/04 -Fixed DVM4.INI IP Address bug that would store 0.0.0.0 when DVM4 was disconnected from network -Fixed DVM4.INI GroupMode bug that would always reset to PEER mode -DVM4 will now respond to any source ethernet port (not just 2639) - the destination port still must be 2639 -Updated to AMI Terminal V2.14 ************************* * Version 0.62 * ************************* 5/28/04 -Fixed a bug that was caused by resuming a paused playlist -Updated to AMI Terminal V2.12 (support for 576i and 576p) ************************* * Version 0.61 * ************************* 5/25/04 -Added the ability to use full filenames with direct play command (ie. "vid00001.mpg"1PL) -Added support for 576i and 576p video modes. -Added support for using file number AND file names in AUTORUN.INI file. -Fixed bug that would force a playlist to loop if an LP command was anywhere within a playlist. -Fixed a bug that would cause a video to resume after a still/pause, even if a search was issued. -Updated Video Output Driver to 1.6.9.72 (Restored AC3 passthrough functionality) -Updated to AMI Terminal V2.11 ************************* * Version 0.60b * ************************* 2/25/04 -Padded Stop Commands to allow decoder(s) to finish up before acknowledging the command. ************************* * Version 0.59 * ************************* 1/14/04 -Updated Video Output Driver to 1.6.4.67. This makes improvments to Peer-to-Peer sync mode. -Added user capability to change between MASTER Group mode and PEER-TO_PEER Group mode. See DVM4.INI section of User Manual for details. -Fixed a bug that would cause a playlist (called with a direct play command) not to function properly if called while a video was playing. -Added Rev 0.7 of the user's manual. Detailed playlist examples, corrected HD15 Pinouts, etc. ************************* * Version 0.58 * ************************* 11/11/03 -Fixed a bug that unintentionally disabled all Scheduler Logging capabilities -Fixed Banner Limit Bug, Banners can now be generated until you are blue in the face -Fixed a Serial bug that would manifest itself if the DVM4 was SLAMMED with serial messages. -Play/Loop Command no longer responds with unnecessary errors - Only manifested itself when a channel was slammed with commands -Corrected a bug that required a user to send a Direct Play command twice in some circumstances -Playlists can now be called via the Direct Play Command (ie. Ply000405.lst can started by sending 4051PL) -Playlists can now start other playlists -Pause Command now mutes video, however this feature does not perform well with Sync - Use Still for sync -Updated VGA Output screen to provide more control and more helpful status information -Included AMI Terminal V1.5 ************************* * Version 0.57 * ************************* 09/04/03 Changes: -Fixed a bug that would cause errors when Image Location was changed before image was loaded -Fixed a bug that would allow images/banners to re-appear when they were muted. -Bitmap Overlay can now be 256 colors - NOTE: Both the length and width of the bitmap MUST be divisible by 8 to be displayed. -Updated Video Output Driver to 1.4.10.51. This makes significant improvments to sync capability. -Disabled Playlist logging. It slows down too much when the files get fairly large. This will be implemented again at a later time. -Included AMI Terminal V1.4 Known Issues: -The 9980 Banner limit still exists. ************************* * Version 0.56 * ************************* 8/13/03 Changes: -Fixed a bug that caused the scheduler to crash if there was no CR at the end of a schedule file. -Added basic HTTP services - AMI Terminal, Manual, Release Notes, Alcorn site links, etc. -Added CD/DVD/USB Update Feature - NOTE: If your unit came from the factory with an earlier version than v0.56, you will need to update your complete DVM4 drive image to use this feature. To acquire this, contact support@alcorn.com. -Added Microsoft Networking Capability. This includes the ability to change the Network Name and update/modify DVM4 contents using the Network Interface of windows. Known Issues: -The 9980 Banner limit still exists. -Grouped (synced) videos may start a few frames out of sync. ************************* * Version 0.55 * ************************* 6/24/03 Changes: -Removed AMI logo screen and replaced with Black Interface screen -DVM4 functions and information can now be monitored with the VGA output -Fixed an Autorun problem that would cause the default video to play if a group was assigned. -Changed Scheduler so that 1: is the only field that needs to be used. The entire command string can now be placed here rather than dividing it into different data fields. Known Issues: -The 9980 Banner limit still exists. -Grouped (synced) videos may start a few frames out of sync. ************************* * Version 0.54 * ************************* 4/23/03 Changes: -Added Playlist support -Added Playlist fields in Autorun.ini NOTE: playlist gets priority over video Known Issues: -The 9980 Banner limit still exists. -Grouped (synced) videos may start a few frames out of sync. ************************* * Version 0.53 * ************************* 4/16/03 Changes: -Added Scheduler support -Added INI entries that allow you to set Geographic Info and Scheduler settings -Added Remote commands for setting time/date/timezone etc. -Improved the jumpiness that occurred when videos started in sync Known Issues: -The 9980 Banner limit still exists. -No Playlist support -Grouped (synced) videos may start a few frames out of sync. ************************* * Version 0.52 * ************************* 4/03/03 Changes: -Added a workaround so that Multi-line banners would not be 're-drawn' every line. This will help to reduce problems with the current 9980 limit. -IP Address UDP bug fixed. -Corrected library loading bug -Added basic INI file support -Added autorun support with autorun.ini Known Issues: -The 9980 Banner limit still exists. -No Scheduler support -No Playlist support -Grouped (synced) videos may start a few frames out of sync. ************************* * Version 0.50 * ************************* 3/24/03 Changes: -Initial release of DVM4 Known Issues: -After 9980 banners are drawn, no more can be made. -After an IP address change, UDP would not function -No Scheduler support -No Playlist support -No Autostart support -Grouped (synced) videos may start a few frames out of sync.