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HD492 iCap Encoder: Build 5.4.1 (Requires 5.3.0+)

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Release Notes:

  • Lexi Controller 4.0.5
    • Bug fixes:
      • GPI-E could fail to turn Lexi back on when the status of the last-created job was "terminated by server"
      • Jobs started by the EEG Cloud scheduler could erroneously be terminated by the encoder when GPI-E was inactive
      • GPO-2 sometimes failed to reflect the Lexi on/off state correctly

Upgrade Instructions

To apply the update through the front-panel USB port:

  • Download the update file (hd492_5.3.1_to_5.4.0_r0.tar.bz2) to your computer.
  • Copy the file to a USB flash drive
  • Insert the drive in the front-panel USB slot of the encoder.
  • Go to System Setup | Update on the front-panel LCD menu and press OK when the name of the update is displayed.
  • The update should take 1-2 minutes; when it is complete, the encoder will power off. Please do not power the unit off yourself before this occurs.
  • Remove the USB drive.
  • Once the LCD screen indicates that the update is complete, press the X button to return to the main screen.

To apply the product update through the HD492 Web Portal:

  • Download the update file (hd492_5.3.1_to_5.4.0_r0.tar.bz2) to your computer.
  • Navigate to the Update page the HD492 Web Portal and click the Choose File button.
  • Select the update file you just saved and then click the Upload button to load the file onto the unit.
  • After the update finishes uploading, click the Proceed button to begin the update process. This should take 1-2 minutes.
  • When the update is complete, the encoder will power off automatically; please do not power the unit off yourself.
  • The web site will indicate that the update is complete. You may need to perform a "hard refresh" in your browser in order to see the latest version of the HD492 Web Portal.

Previous releases

Build 5.4.0

  • Lexi Controller 4.0.1
    • Bug fixes:
      • GPI-E could fail to turn Lexi back on when the status of the last-created job was "terminated by server"
      • Jobs started by the EEG Cloud scheduler could erroneously be terminated by the encoder when GPI-E was inactive
      • GPO-2 sometimes failed to reflect the Lexi on/off state correctly
    • Feature additions:
      • "Start" and "End" buttons in web interface replace previously-used "Module Enable" checkbox, making it easier to start or stop Lexi instantaneously

Build 5.3.3

  • Lexi Controller 3.0.8
    • Bug fixes:
      • Auto-restart not properly restarting terminated instances
      • Lexi Controller 2.3.4 sometimes stops instance that was started from cloud
      • Lexi sometimes fails to start when GPI is toggled too quickly
      • Correctly display Lexi instance language setting when connected to Lexi Local and using a Spanish instance
      • Lexi starts faster in response to GPI activation
    • Feature additions:
      • New encoder-based API can be used to start/stop Lexi, obtain status via HTTP

Build 5.3.0

  • Lexi Controller 2.3.4
    • Standby feature now works with any Lexi instance targeting the selected accesscode, regardless of what  instance is selected on the encoder
    • Supports special characters in EEG Cloud passwords
    • Cloud server address is now configurable
  • iCap 4.6.2
    • Key bug fix related to stability of encoder's connection to iCap server
    • Supports faster resuming of Lexi when standby periods end
  • Significant improvements to OP-42/OP-47 Teletext encoding
  • SCTE-104 Inserter 6.1
    • Improved logging for LAN-based messages
    • LAN messages longer than 128 bytes now supported
  • Miscellaneous
    • iCap Video feed now defaults to 8-9 frames per second
    • Web main page shows Lexi status

Build 5.2.0

  • Lexi Controller 2.3.0
    • Supports putting Lexi into a new standby/pause mode, where Lexi remains running but does not send captions to the encoder. This allows for:
      • faster transitions between Lexi and other sources of captioning,
      • scheduling Lexi jobs from EEG Cloud, whilie not running Lexi upon other caption sources 
      • Running fewer Lexi jobs, making it easier to review lists of jobs for debugging purposes.
        • Note: Billing of Lexi hours will still occur while Lexi is paused.
    • SCTE-104 triggers can now be used to block Lexi captions, such as when commercials are active
    • Improved status messages on encoder Lexi web page
    • Maximum row width is now 36 characters (only recommended for use in OP-42/OP-47 output mode, rather than 608/708 mode)
  • Decoder 28.1
    • Improved Teletext decoding in OP-42/OP-47 output mode, including support for Newfor-based workflows  
  • iCap 4.6.1
    • iCap Video improvements
      • Allows sending open-captioned video frames (via Caption Settings page) 
      • Higher frame rate (8-9 fps)  
  • Caption Settings web page  
    • Consolidates key encoding and decoding settings into one convenient location  
    • Reduces or eliminates need to use Startup Settings editor for custom settings  
  • Teletext encoding enhancements  
    • Support for OP-42 insertion  
    • Improved cross-conversion from 608 to OP-42/OP-47  
    • Support for passthrough of upstream OP-47
  • SSL Certificates web page
    • Allows users to upload their own SSL certificates to be used for both inbound access to and outbound access from the encoder
  • System stability improvements  
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and feature additions 
    • Users can download all logs with one click 
    • GPI-A can now be used to trigger a screen erase 
    • GPI-G can now be used to block incoming Telnet captions

Build 5.0.1

  • Significantly improved security vulnerability profile due to operating system upgrade
  • Lexi Controller 2.0.2
    • Supports use of saved Lexi instances (configured via EEG Cloud)
    • Web page alerts users to problems with login credentials or with connection to EEG Cloud
  • OP-47 Teletext improvements to enhance readability and improve decoder compatibility
  • iCap audio settings and peak level meters are now accessible via the HD492 Web Portal
  • Improvements to logging and ancillary data capture features
    • Captures of ancillary data from both input and output video can be taken via the HD492 Web Portal
  • System date/time configuration page supports all international time zones
  • Improved handling of SRT files in CCPlay module

Build 4.0.5

  • Lexi Controller 1.3.6
    • Adds support for "Block Lexi on serial port"
    • "Lexi Client" section of web interface updated to improve usability
  • iCap Encoder Client 4.3.1
    • Adds support for speaker change notifications, via GPI or UDP input
    • iCap Video is now enabled by default
  • Display driver 5.30 for front-panel LCD menu
    • iCap audio programs 1-3 can now be configured through the Audio Setup menu
  • Security
    • Updated SSL certificate (expires February 1, 2023)
    • TCP/IP port used by Clone module is now disabled when the module is inactive
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Newfor input now supported on encoders configured for OP-47 CC output mode
    • "F all off" now supported by Startup Settings editor, to disable all upconversion of 608 captions to 708
  • Fixes for the following bugs:
    • (Critical for users of OP-47 CC output mode) Display errors when OP-47 captions are decoded by various set-top boxes and waveform monitors
    • DHCP leases may not be renewed after expiring
    • Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters don't decode correctly on auxiliary output when decoder mode is active
    • CCPlay and Caption Text Server don't restart properly after a system reboot, even if licensed
    • New settings applied via AFD web page can't be saved
    • Incorrect display of settings related to decoder output, on main page of web portal
    • GPO alarm sometimes turns on or stays on while captions are present
    • Unusually high rate of caption input may cause firmware reboot and loss of some settings, until encoder is rebooted

Build 4.0.1

  • Updated operating system to new major version
    • Eliminates many security vulnerabilities in system software components like Apache, OpenSSL, etc.
  • Lexi Controller 1.3.5
    • Supports Lexi 2.0
    • Key bug fixes related to GPI job control and communication with EEG Cloud
    • Added option to automatically restart jobs on return of audio, after inactivity timeout
  • iCap 4.2.0
    • Key bug fixes related to multi-program audio and server connection stability
    • Primary audio program can now be sourced from an individual embedded audio channel, as an alternative to a stereo or surround mix
  • Improved support for Asian language characters in open-caption decoder output
  • Streaming module now supports Zoom
  • Fix for rare issue in which captions will freeze until captioner performs software reset
  • Bug fixes in CCPlay and Simulcast modules

Build 3.3.1

  • iCap now supports SSL (enabled via web configuration page)
  • iCap supports sending multiple audio programs to captioners or to Lexi
  • Supports new "auto mode entry" command for smoother alternation between Lexi and teleprompters
  • Added ST 2110-40 IP Simulcast module (license key required)
  • Supports UTF-8 caption input modes
  • Lexi supports automatic caption positioning via Lexi Vision
  • Time synchronization via PTP is available as a higher-precision alternative to NTP
  • Startup settings can now be applied immediately, without needing to reboot
  • Telnet input port is now configurable
  • Users can download all software logs with one click, as a .zip file
  • High-impact bug fix: resolved issue causing individual bytes to occasionally be dropped from caption data on some encoders
  • Various other bug fixes affecting LCD menu, SCTE-104 inserter, and serial port settings page

Build 3.2.0

  • Updated operating system for increased security
  • Lexi bug fixes and enhancements
  • Added job restart mechanism
  • Language list now automatically updates
  • Hitting "Apply" will make new settings take effect immediately
  • Improved logging
  • Modem LED now lights yellow to indicate connection
  • VANC capture utility now supports output captures
  • Web portal title is now editable
  • Added HTTP API for SCTE-104 insertion
  • Startup settings editor allows immediately applying new settings
  • Various LCD cosmetic display fixes
  • Added iCap lockout functionality to GPI-F and iCap Video support for SD
  • Removed "F1 Blocked" LCD status message
  • Improved Telnet status reporting
  • Various LCD display cosmetic fixes
  • Generate new Web password on boot if none present
  • Added stop button to Caption Text Server
  • iCap feedback now generated for OP-47 captions
  • Added CC4 through iCap S4 access code
  • Improved Force Regen GPI when held active
  • OP-47 enhancements
  • Fixed 9600 serial baud rate communication
  • Fixed Modem B force mode

Build 3.1.2

  • Lexi supports configurable inactivity timeout and blocking on upstream caption data
  • iCap supports captioning to 708 services S3-S6
  • CCRecord supports WebVTT output
  • Improved firmware logging
  • VANC capture feature supports capturing data from output video
  • Added GMT support to web date/time page
  • Added locale setting to web main page
  • Bug fixes for Lexi, web terminal, CCRecord, GPO alarm
  • display 5.19, patch prevents the re-installment of the default DNS IP Address 8.8.8.8 after a power cycle if the address list has been edited and the IP has been removed.

Build 3.1.1

  • Added Network tab for DNS support

Build 3.1.0

  • Lexi custom models now selectable via dropdown input
  • Improved Lexi logging
  • Added "force all caps" option on Lexi configuration page
  • CCRecord now supports WebVTT file format
  • iCap supports encoding into S3 and S4
  • SCTE-104 inserter bug fixes
  • Added support for GPIs E-H

Build 3.0.9

  • Added Lexi Speech Automatic Captioning

Build 3.0.8

  • Added Lexi Speech Automatic Captioning
  • Added ability to generate black background on decoder output channel
  • Added internal 1080i60 video generator (for use when no input video is present)
  • Added support for 1080p50 input video
  • Allow both video channels to be delayed independently of each other in CCMatch mode
  • Changed how video standard strings are displayed to match industry-standard conventions
  • Bug fixes in the following areas:
    • Serial port setting configuration
    • iCap audio mix controls
    • Analog iCap audio recovery
    • ARIB-B37 caption encoding and decoding
    • OP-47 rollup encoding
    • Front-panel display menu

Build 3.0.6

  • Enhanced CCPlay for TTML support, encoding up to S6, fixed file info tags, fixed newlines in input files now sent as 608 data, added erase on jump feature.
  • Corrected audio mix controls for iCap
  • Normalized analog audio amplitude by 20 dB to match HD480 level
  • Improved LCD command responses reducing front panel LCD display errors
  • Added RS422 save after power cycle picking selection from drop down menu.
  • Enhanced SCTE104 to insert LAN messages by comparing their embedded timestamps to      upstream timecode 
  • Improved data repository speed and stability

Build 3.0.5

  • Fixed VANC Readahead.
  • Installs SCTE-104 module (for users upgrading from builds earlier than 3.0.4)