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Digital Signage Solution
An easy-to-manage digital signage solution for creating dynamic multimedia content for a variety of large-scale corporate and educational applications. It features a diverse mix of signage templates for easy creative control. Designed with a complete user-friendly interface, the NovoDS allows users to generate signage content without the need of any programming skills.
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Easy-to-Use Software
NovoDS Studio allows users to easily design, publish, and manage multimedia content within a single application. 40 pre-configured and two customizable templates allow users of all technical familiarities to create effective, professional-grade layouts. And best of all, NovoDS users are entitled to a lifetime software usage license and free updates.
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Online Content Widgets
Beyond multimedia content created and scheduled by users, NovoDS can also display a wide variety of automatically refreshed widgets including Twitter, RSS, YouTube, Weather, and more. Set-and-forget, these online content widgets only require a one-time setup before they show up-to-date, relevant information to your audience completely autonomously.
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Open Software API
To accommodate custom applications requiring machine-to-machine communication between IT systems, AV systems, and more, NovoDS provides an Open Software API. By granting developers an easily accessible means of transmitting requests to their NovoDS device, organizations can greatly enhance the possibilities of their digital signage deployment.
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Centralized Device Management
Even across multiple NovoDS devices, uploading content, altering settings, and updating firmware is made easy thanks to centralized device management. Via intuitive, user-friendly software, network administrators can access, update, and manage every NovoDS device connected to their organization’s network simultaneously.
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NovoDS Cloud Ready
For remote device and content management over the internet, NovoDS can be accessed via NovoDS Cloud. This easy-to-use, role-based cloud service enables administrators, publishers, and designers to manage playlists, set up devices, create users accounts, and more from anywhere with an internet connection. And to provide users with flexible options that best fit their business, NovoDS can be deployed as a public cloud solution or on their own server.
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Enhanced Hardware Performance
To deliver the top-of-the-line playback and connectivity businesses of all sizes demand, NovoDS features high-performance components. A built-in WiFi adapter, high-speed LAN port, RS-232 serial port for legacy support, and the power to output 4K Ultra HD video all work together to ensure that NovoDS is fully capable of achieving whatever digital signage task users ask of it.
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Download Our White Paper
Truly effective digital signage deployments successfully leverage technology, marketing strategy, and engaging multimedia content. For an in-depth exploration of digital signage technology, applications, strategy, and best practices, download our informative white paper. After reading, you'll have the knowledge to take full advantage of your NovoDS system.

Click here to download “Implementing Digital Signage Solutions.”
  • Full HD 1080p, 60 fps display quality with support for the next generation of ultra-high resolution (3840 x 2160) displays
  • Displays content directly from the built-in storage, microSD slot or USB flash drive
  • Export  and update signage content via an Ethernet or wireless connection
  • Network-based remote management and maintenance software included
  • Remotely manage and monitor the status of content playing from a single display to Enterprise wide
  • Compatible with Windows® and Mac® operating systems
  • Plug-and-play for easy setup and configuration
  • Kensington® security slot to prevent theft or movement of the device
  • Playlist editing – including, RSS, Google Calendar, Twitter, weather, built-in widget, IP streaming (RTSP/RTP), real-time message updates, USB and IP camera inputs
  • Warranty – Minimum 3 years
  • Playback Scheduler, single or multi-playlists
  • HDMI CEC support
  • CAP (Common Alert Protocol) for emergency broadcasting

Device Firmware Spec
Display Resolution 720p
1080p
4k UHD (3840x2160)
Networking Connection WiFi
Ethernet
Storage Internal: 8GB (~6GB available)
External: micro-SD card (up to 64GB)
Media Supported Video: MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264, VC-1(WMV), WebM
Audio: MP3, WMA, AAC
Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Web:
Text:
Screen Partition Built-in templates or build-your-own templates
Auto-Start Feature Automatically start media playback upon power-up
Operation Modes Standalone: playback from micro-SD card directly
Network-based: content synchronization and playback control from a remote computer
Firmware Upgrade Upgrade over the Internet or Site Manager

PC/Mac Software Spec.
OS Windows 7 and above
Mac (10.6.8 and above)
Template 36 built-in templates
Fully-customized template
Playlist Editing Import pictures, video clips, web links, and text.
Playlist Export/Import Export playlists to SD card for standalone playback
Export playlists to pre-build content packages
Import playlists from pre-built content packages
Remote Device Management Manage multiple devices from one computer

Monitor device status
Basic management task, like start, stop, upgrade firmware, etc.
Push playlists to multiple devices via one-button click
Control via Serial Port Control external equipment via RS232 port
Software Upgrade Upgrade over the Internet or Site Manager

Hardware Specifications
CPU ARM Cortex A9 Quad-Core at 1.6 GHz
Memory DDR 1 GB
Storage Internal: 8 GB; External: MicroSD Card Slot
Wi-Fi 802.11 AC (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) (b/g/n) 2T2R
Ethernet (RJ45) 10/100 (x1)
USB USB 2.0 Type A (x1)
HDMI Video Output (x1) with Audio
Power Input Micro USB (5.35 V at 2A)
LED Indicators GREEN (Power on); BLUE (Network Activity); RED (Standby)
Button RESET
RS232 via USB-to-RS232 adaptor (Prolific Chipset)
Temperature Operating: 0°- 40° C; 32° - 104° F (Ambient)
Storage: -20° C - 60° C; -4° - 140° F (Ambient)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 120 x 75 x 16 mm; (4.72" x 2.95" x 0.63")
Weight 128 g, (4.5 oz.)
Type Title Version Type Size   Download
Brochure
  Digital Signage Brochure 10/2017 pdf 4.63 MB
  NovoDS Brochure 10/2017 pdf 1.34 MB
  Vivitek Catalog 2019 06/2019 pdf 21.59 MB
Guides
  NovoDS IP Streaming v1.0 pdf 0.74 MB
  NovoDS Quick Start Guide v1.0 pdf 1.17 MB
  NovoDS Remote v1.0 pdf 0.54 MB
  NovoDS Serial Port Guide v1.0 pdf 0.93 MB
  NovoDS Cloud User Guide V1.1 pdf 0.98 MB
  NovoDS Remote Media Cloud Drive Setup Guide V1.0 pdf 0.57 MB
  NovoDS User Manual (English) pdf 3.92 MB
  NovoDS User Manual (Spanish) pdf 2.74 MB
  NovoDS Manual Installation pdf 0.40 MB
  A Solution-Based Guide to Novo pdf 0.24 MB
ReleaseNote
  NovoDS Series Release Notes V3.0.0 1/2018 pdf 0.63 MB
Title Version Type Size   Download
NovoDS Studio (Windows 7 and Above) (EXE) V3.6.0 exe 90.86 MB
NovoDS Studio (Windows 7 and Above) (MSI) V3.6.0 msi 90.30 MB
NovoDS Studio (Mac OS 10.7 above) V 3.6.0 zip 238.55 MB
NovoDS Mobile (Android) Ext. URL N/A Privacy
Privacy

Mobile Apps for NovoConnect and NovoDS products

This privacy policy covers the use of the "NovoConnect App", "NovoPresenter", "NovoDS Simulator", and "NovoDS Mobile" applications.

It may not be applicable to other software produced or released by Delta Electronics, Inc.

Mobile Apps for NovoConnect and NovoDS products do not collect any statistics, personal information, or analytics from our users. In addition,
1) The mobile Apps do request explicitly to users for authentication credentials for Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Facebook, which are solely for users to access the content from the corresponding services.
2) Camera access in NovoPresenter and NovoConnect App is for QR code scanning only.
Title Version Type Size   Download
Alaska NovoDS case study 2017-01 pdf 1.56 MB
Columbia NovoDS Case Study 2017-06 pdf 0.49 MB
All Videos
Product Overview
  • NovoDS Introduction
  • NovoDS At a Glance
Product Features
  • Vivitek NovoDS - Multi-Playlist Synchronization
  • Vivitek NovoDS4k - Video Wall 2x1 Multi-Player Synchronization
  • How to create a playlist using NovoDS software
  • NovoDS Device management
Webinar
  • NovoDS Digital Signage Solution Overview
  • Building Dynamic Content using Online Features
How-to Series
  • Device installation and setup
  • Remote media
  • Multiple page playlist
  • Device Settings
  • Page & Zone Import
  • Scheduler
  • Overlay Message
  • Calendar
  • Synchronized Playback
NovoDS Introduction
NovoDS Introduction
NovoDS At a Glance
NovoDS At a Glance
Vivitek NovoDS - Multi-Playlist Synchronization
Vivitek NovoDS - Multi-Playlist Synchronization
Vivitek NovoDS4k - Video Wall 2x1 Multi-Player Synchronization
Vivitek NovoDS4k - Video Wall 2x1 Multi-Player Synchronization
How to create a playlist using NovoDS software
How to create a playlist using NovoDS software
NovoDS Device management
NovoDS Device management
NovoDS Digital Signage Solution Overview
NovoDS Digital Signage Solution Overview
Building Dynamic Content using Online Features
Building Dynamic Content using Online Features
Device installation and setup
Device installation and setup
Remote media
Remote media
Multiple page playlist
Multiple page playlist
Device Settings
Device Settings
Page & Zone Import
Page & Zone Import
Scheduler
Scheduler
Overlay Message
Overlay Message
Calendar
Calendar
Synchronized Playback
Synchronized Playback
10/2017
NovoDS Version 2.5 adds great new features
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08/2017
Check out what's new with NovoPro 2.4.2
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08/2017
Check out what’s new with NovoDS 2.4.2
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06/2017
Vivitek is bringing Corporate Solutions to InfoComm 2017!
05/2017
Check out what's new with NovoDS 2.4.0
03/2017
Vivitek released NovoDS V2.3.0 of our digital signage software which features new and improved functionalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storage capacity available for user content?
A1. The following table is a good summary of these information.
Internet Storage
(Available for Users)		 microSD Card
(max.)		 USB Drive
(max.)
NovoDS Mini 8GB
(4.8GB)		 32GB FAT32 / NTFS / EXFAT
NovoDS 8GB
(4.8GB)		 32GB FAT32 / NTFS / EXFAT
NovoDS4k 32GB
(26.2GB)		 32GB FAT32 / NTFS / EXFAT
NC-X700 16GB
(10.7GB)		 32GB FAT32 / NTFS
NC-X900 16GB
(10.7GB)		 32GB FAT32 / NTFS
NovoDisplay 16GB
(11.1GB)		 32GB FAT32 / NTFS
NovoTouch EK 16GB
(9.7GB)		 N/A FAT32 / NTFS
NovoTouch LK 16GB
(9.3GB)		 32GB FAT32
Some notes on media formats, video decoding capabilities, social media, offline webpage content, and others.
A2.

1. No limit on how many Twitter widgets are used in one page.
2. “Instagram” widgets in any given playlist must share the same Instagram account.
3. “Facebook” widgets in any given playlist must share the same Facebook account.
4. Only one of “USB Camera”, “HDMI IN widgets can exist in any given page
5. "Video Decoding" is the max amount of video widgets that can exist in one page. (Video widgets include “YouTube”, “IP Streaming”, “Social Media (play video)” and “Media” (with video clips).
Note: No more than one YouTube widget can exist in one page.
6. The following table is a good summary of other information.

Media
(Media Formats)		 Media
(Max File Size)		 Video Decoding Web Page
(Max File Size for Offline Content)		 Text – Local Text
(Max Length)		 HDMI-In
NovoDS Mini Pictures: png, jpg, jpeg, bmp
Video: mp4, wmv, 3gp, avi, mov
Audio: mp3
Others: pdf, ppt, pptx		 2GB Single 1080@30fps 1GB 512 N/A
NovoDS 2GB Single 4K@30fps 1GB 512 N/A
NovoDS4k 4GB Single 4K@30fps 4GB 512 1
NC-X700 4GB Single 4K@60fps
Dual 4K@30fps		 2GB 512 N/A
NC-X900 4GB Single 4K@60fps
Dual 4K@30fps
Quad 1080p@30fps		 2GB 512 1
NovoDisplay 4GB Single 4K@60fps
Dual 1080@30fps		 2GB 512 N/A
NovoTouch EK 4GB Single 4K@60fps 2GB 512 N/A
NovoTouch LK 4GB Single 4K@60fps
Dual 4K@30fps
Quad 720p@30fps		 2GB 512 N/A
Some notes on the length of naming and text strings.
A3. The following table is a good summary of these information.

Playlist name Playlist folder name Device name Schedule name Announcement name Media library folder name Description
NovoDS Mini 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NovoDS 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NovoDS4k 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NC-X700 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NC-X900 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NovoDisplay 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NovoTouch EK 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
NovoTouch LK 32 32 20 32 32 32 255
Notes
Only alphanumeric are allowed
Some notes on screen orientation and layout options.
A4. The following table is a good summary of these information.

Screen Orientaion Landscape Screen Orientaion Portrait LayoutGrid LayoutFlexible
NovoDS Mini Yes Yes Yes No
NovoDS Yes Yes Yes Yes
NovoDS4k Yes Yes Yes Yes
NC-X700 Yes Yes Yes Yes
NC-X900 Yes Yes Yes Yes
NovoDisplay Yes No Yes Yes
NovoTouch EK Yes No Yes Yes
NovoTouch LK Yes No Yes Yes
How to display Google Docs?
Google Docs are becoming more and more popular due to its Office-like editing features, online collaborative capability, and ease of sharing and publication. NovoDS fully supports Google Docs with its Webpage widget.

1) On the Google Docs – Obtain the “published” web link of the “Google Docs” document

a. Open the “Google Docs” document you want to show on NovoDS

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b. Click on menu “File → Publish to the web” and a dialog will prompt you for options to publish this document.

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c. Choose option “Link” and then click on button “Publish”.

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d. Copy the web link (URL) for later use in NovoDS Studio or NovoDS Cloud

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2) On the NovoDS Studio (or NovoDS Cloud) – Apply the web link to a Webpage widget

a. Create a new playlist

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b. Create a Webpage widget

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c. Paste the web link (URL) you have from Step (1.d) to this Webpage widget

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d. Save your playlist and this is all you need to do.

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How to show PowerPoint documents?
1) Convert PowerPoint documents to MP4 or WMV video clips. This can be done via “Save as” menu item in PowerPoint software. The biggest benefit is that, the animation effects in your original PowerPoint documents will be preserved completely. The downside is that it may take a few minutes to complete the conversion.

2) Convert PowerPoint documents to JPEG images. This can be done via “Save as” menu item in PowerPoint software. This can be done in a few seconds (fast). The biggest drawback is, the animation effects in your original PowerPoint documents disappear.

3) Upload PowerPoint documents to Google Docs and then publish it as a web link. Here are the steps to do so

a. Start a new presentation at Google Docs
b. Click on menu “File → Open” and then choose “Upload”.
c. When prompted for the upload, select the PowerPoint document you want to publish
d. Then, follow the steps described in Q5 and you will be able to watch the PowerPoint document on NovoDS in a couple minutes.

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How to set up Remote Media or Remote Text?
FTP

The following info are necessary for accessing FTP folder.
• Port number (default value is 21)
• Path (including IP address and folder path)
• Username and password

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Samba

The following info are necessary for accessing Samba folder.
• Path (including IP address and folder path)
• Username and password

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Dropbox

By Account
Step 1. Log into your Dropbox and copy the name of the folder for NovoDS display (e.g. “SharedContent”)

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Step 2. Enter the Dropbox folder name (e.g. “SharedContent”) and your username.

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Step 3. Once a NovoDS device starts playing your playlist, you will be prompted to log into your Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this process

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By Public Link
Step 1. Log into your Dropbox. Right click on the folder for NovoDS display (e.g. “SharedContent”) and select “Share with Dropbox”. The public link is copied to your Clipboard.

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Step 2. In NovoDS Studio, select “Public Link” and paste the public link to the input field. Once a NovoDS device starts the playback, no log-in is required at the device.

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OneDrive

Step 1. Log into your OneDrive and copy the name of the folder for NovoDS display (e.g. “SharedContent”)

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Step 2. Enter the OneDrive folder name (e.g. “SharedContent”) and your username.

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Step 3. Once a NovoDS device starts playing your playlist, you will be prompted to log into your OneDrive account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this process.

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Google Drive

By Account
Step 1. Log into your Google Drive and copy the name of the folder for NovoDS display (e.g. “SharedContent”)

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Step 2. Enter the Google Drive folder name (e.g. “SharedContent”) and your username.

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Step 3. Once a NovoDS device starts playing your playlist, you will be prompted to log into your Google Drive account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this process.

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By Public Link
Step 1. Log into your Google Drive. Right click on the folder for NovoDS display (e.g. “SharedContent”) and select “Get shareable link”. The public link is copied to your Clipboard.


Step 2. In NovoDS Studio, select “Public Link” and paste the public link to the input field. Once a NovoDS device starts the playback, no log-in is required at the device.

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HTML5 performance on NovoDS devices.
A9. All NovoDS devices support HTML5 through widget “Webpage”, which not only can be used to display webpages on the Internet, but also enables users to develop interactive signage applications (e.g. kiosks). The following table summarizes the performance of all NovoDS models. You may use it as a guide to choose the right model for your applications

Model Scores by HTML5test.com Chromium Engine
NovoDS Mini 354 Version 30
NovoDS 499 Version 53
NovoDS4k 499 Version 53
NC-X700 516 Version 79
NC-X900 516 Version 79
NovoDisplay 513 Version 79
NovoTouch EK1 505 Version 61
NovoTouch LK1 505 Version 61
NovoTouch EK2 502 Version 58
NovoTouch LK2 505 Version 61