New firmware released:-
Please be informed that Popcorn Hour A-100 firmware release:
01-17-080612-15-POP-402
and NMT apps:
00-17-080529-15-POP-402
is available for update.
Changelog:
Release Date : 18 June 2008
Firmware Version : 01-17-080612-15-POP-402-000
Release Note :
1. Requires NMT apps 00-17-080529-15-POP-402
2. Stepstone update to a new fail-safe kernel
- *older firmware need to step through this, before able to update to future firmware.
- ** Note that there will be a repeated "programming kernel..." message, this is correct behaviour.
- fail-safe kernel for recovery from bad updates/flash programming.
3. Browser
- fixed Browser no longer runs after long idle
- fixed myiHomeLite hangs when certain filename listed
- improved memory clearing, reduce time from 390ms to few milliseconds
- fixed bug where links with #xxx does not work when page is with OnLoad
- added image changing and on-the-fly loading feature
- added menu frames for file operation UI
- fixed problem changing TV mode when URL prompt is turned on
- fixed focus/unfocus not working when browser frame does not start at (0,0) location
- all page loading and refresh request disabled when screensaver is on.
- fixed screen freeze when changing onfocus image in MSP
4. Subtitle
- increased subtitle font size to 32 max, swiched to cleaner method
- subitle time adjust now from -1000sec to +1000sec
- fixed subtitle not aligned to center under certain conditions
- fixed subtitle On/Off not persistent when in playlist
- fixed subtitle centering issue, encountered with Hebrew subtitle
- fixed Hebrew subtitle bi-directional bug
- fixed external subtitle turn on/off issue, when Play All
5. Matroska (MKV)
- added VC1 in MKV support (no TimeSeek for this yet)
- fixed MKV audio sync latency after TimeSeek/td>
- fixed MKV no audio after changing from AC3 to DTS track
- fixed MKV no PCM audio after switching audio track
- fixed MKV audio info not updated after switching, reported as audio switching failure.
6. BT
- recover schedule database after system reboot
- added reset schedule function
- fixed sometimes unable to delete BT schedule
7. WiFi driver
- Atheros USB 11n driver added
- added wpa_supplicant and new zd1221 driver
- WiFi setup page updated to support new scanning method and USB hotplug
- Enable Atheros USB WiFi detection for different vendor and product IDs.
8. UPnP
- Marquee tweaks and color customisation
- fixed for TVersity playback issue
- improved crash handling
9. Network share
- Share out removable storage (e.g. USB drives) through SMB/NFS server
- Reset UDN when restore factory settings
- Removes all network shares after restore factory settings
- Able to set system password to None now, just leave it blank
10. Photo app
- fixed 1-bit PNG rendering
- fixed after photo rotation failed, slideshow paused
- fixed after rotation, photo scaling incorrect
11. Skinnability for browser UI
- refer to notes below how to modify "skins" for your NMT
- added customisable color for fonts
- added NMT watermark
12. Various patches and improvements
- fixed aspect ratio issue for 4:3 TV mode (16:9 TV mode not affected)
- added OSD message when USB keyboard inserted/removed
- turns off SPDIF out when exit playback
- fixed character 'j' wrong horizontal position when rendering
- fixed login page wrong SD/HD server icon
- fixed Splashscreen flickering issue
- included traditional Chinese in language selection
- turns off analog video output when in HDMI (some power saving)
- added TV Mode 1360x768 60Hz
- fixed regression, when player first boot, if failed to login to server, get stuck at 2nd splashscreen for long time.
- fixed incomplete Traditional Chinese translation
- fixed delayed auto-login issue
- added additional language options for DVD subtitle and audio option
- enabled IP multicast support and USB card reader support in kernel configuration.
- fixed crash issue (#QA0482)
- fixed DVD autoplay issue during bootup.
- fixed missing dimension and AR info
- workaround long auto-login when SMB name resolution failed
- fixed info bar becomes translucent after ISO playback (#QA0480)
- fixed "Could not play" error after pressing next while play m4a
- fixed timezone DST and other xx:30/xx:45 timezone handling
- fixed occasional HDMI black-screen after stopping video playback
- fixed DVD setup page cannot save Chinese audio
- fixed Network setup navigation issue
- fixed HDD NMT version checking when network restarted
How to change the "skins" of your NMT UI:
1. Obtain _theme_.zip from release package or download from www.popcornhour.com/download/_theme_.zip
2. Unzip and modify existing graphics as you wish, but maintain the dimension and filename
3. Modify .config file in root of _theme_ folder to change the colors of the text, color attributes is same as in HTML, e.g. RRGGBB, #RRGGBB, "green", "white-alpha", "black"
4. Copy entire _theme_ folder to the NMT harddisk's Photo folder
5. Reboot (Power + Eject) and new theme will be loaded
NMT Apps Version : 00-17-080529-15-POP-402
Release Note :
1.Minimum firmware version to use this NMT App is 01-17-080529-15-POP-402-000
2. Share out USB / HARD DISK through SMB / NFS server
3. Blank password supported for FTP and SMB server
4. Support SATA drive with NMT partition
5. Fixed setup page start/stop torrent button disabled after stop
6. Fixed BT crash bug
7. Fixed upload cap for BT client reverting to 0
8. Fixed Samba auto login delay
Please be informed that Popcorn Hour A-100 firmware release:
01-17-080612-15-POP-402
and NMT apps:
00-17-080529-15-POP-402
is available for update.
Changelog:
Release Date : 18 June 2008
Firmware Version : 01-17-080612-15-POP-402-000
Release Note :
1. Requires NMT apps 00-17-080529-15-POP-402
2. Stepstone update to a new fail-safe kernel
- *older firmware need to step through this, before able to update to future firmware.
- ** Note that there will be a repeated "programming kernel..." message, this is correct behaviour.
- fail-safe kernel for recovery from bad updates/flash programming.
3. Browser
- fixed Browser no longer runs after long idle
- fixed myiHomeLite hangs when certain filename listed
- improved memory clearing, reduce time from 390ms to few milliseconds
- fixed bug where links with #xxx does not work when page is with OnLoad
- added image changing and on-the-fly loading feature
- added menu frames for file operation UI
- fixed problem changing TV mode when URL prompt is turned on
- fixed focus/unfocus not working when browser frame does not start at (0,0) location
- all page loading and refresh request disabled when screensaver is on.
- fixed screen freeze when changing onfocus image in MSP
4. Subtitle
- increased subtitle font size to 32 max, swiched to cleaner method
- subitle time adjust now from -1000sec to +1000sec
- fixed subtitle not aligned to center under certain conditions
- fixed subtitle On/Off not persistent when in playlist
- fixed subtitle centering issue, encountered with Hebrew subtitle
- fixed Hebrew subtitle bi-directional bug
- fixed external subtitle turn on/off issue, when Play All
5. Matroska (MKV)
- added VC1 in MKV support (no TimeSeek for this yet)
- fixed MKV audio sync latency after TimeSeek/td>
- fixed MKV no audio after changing from AC3 to DTS track
- fixed MKV no PCM audio after switching audio track
- fixed MKV audio info not updated after switching, reported as audio switching failure.
6. BT
- recover schedule database after system reboot
- added reset schedule function
- fixed sometimes unable to delete BT schedule
7. WiFi driver
- Atheros USB 11n driver added
- added wpa_supplicant and new zd1221 driver
- WiFi setup page updated to support new scanning method and USB hotplug
- Enable Atheros USB WiFi detection for different vendor and product IDs.
8. UPnP
- Marquee tweaks and color customisation
- fixed for TVersity playback issue
- improved crash handling
9. Network share
- Share out removable storage (e.g. USB drives) through SMB/NFS server
- Reset UDN when restore factory settings
- Removes all network shares after restore factory settings
- Able to set system password to None now, just leave it blank
10. Photo app
- fixed 1-bit PNG rendering
- fixed after photo rotation failed, slideshow paused
- fixed after rotation, photo scaling incorrect
11. Skinnability for browser UI
- refer to notes below how to modify "skins" for your NMT
- added customisable color for fonts
- added NMT watermark
12. Various patches and improvements
- fixed aspect ratio issue for 4:3 TV mode (16:9 TV mode not affected)
- added OSD message when USB keyboard inserted/removed
- turns off SPDIF out when exit playback
- fixed character 'j' wrong horizontal position when rendering
- fixed login page wrong SD/HD server icon
- fixed Splashscreen flickering issue
- included traditional Chinese in language selection
- turns off analog video output when in HDMI (some power saving)
- added TV Mode 1360x768 60Hz
- fixed regression, when player first boot, if failed to login to server, get stuck at 2nd splashscreen for long time.
- fixed incomplete Traditional Chinese translation
- fixed delayed auto-login issue
- added additional language options for DVD subtitle and audio option
- enabled IP multicast support and USB card reader support in kernel configuration.
- fixed crash issue (#QA0482)
- fixed DVD autoplay issue during bootup.
- fixed missing dimension and AR info
- workaround long auto-login when SMB name resolution failed
- fixed info bar becomes translucent after ISO playback (#QA0480)
- fixed "Could not play" error after pressing next while play m4a
- fixed timezone DST and other xx:30/xx:45 timezone handling
- fixed occasional HDMI black-screen after stopping video playback
- fixed DVD setup page cannot save Chinese audio
- fixed Network setup navigation issue
- fixed HDD NMT version checking when network restarted
How to change the "skins" of your NMT UI:
1. Obtain _theme_.zip from release package or download from www.popcornhour.com/download/_theme_.zip
2. Unzip and modify existing graphics as you wish, but maintain the dimension and filename
3. Modify .config file in root of _theme_ folder to change the colors of the text, color attributes is same as in HTML, e.g. RRGGBB, #RRGGBB, "green", "white-alpha", "black"
4. Copy entire _theme_ folder to the NMT harddisk's Photo folder
5. Reboot (Power + Eject) and new theme will be loaded
NMT Apps Version : 00-17-080529-15-POP-402
Release Note :
1.Minimum firmware version to use this NMT App is 01-17-080529-15-POP-402-000
2. Share out USB / HARD DISK through SMB / NFS server
3. Blank password supported for FTP and SMB server
4. Support SATA drive with NMT partition
5. Fixed setup page start/stop torrent button disabled after stop
6. Fixed BT crash bug
7. Fixed upload cap for BT client reverting to 0
8. Fixed Samba auto login delay
