RELEASE NOTES:  OSD 3.33-1.71-01.7c5  (Beta release 12/05/07)

http://open.neurostechnology.com/files/osd-3.33-1.71-01.7c5.upk

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Here is the binary to update the Beta and Production OSD. Not for Clear housing dev samples with green PCBs (sold prior to September '06).

UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS --- Do NOT disconnect power during upgrade !

[Note]

Critical bugs regarding longtime recording have been fixed on this release. Several critical bugs remain with recording and playback on this Beta release. If you are uncomfortable with bugs, please do not use this beta release.

1. [2965] Long time recording will cause USB reset error (occurrs randomly).
2. [3016] Video is ok but no audio when playing the recorded file on OSD.
3. [2991] Can't record sometimes and infrom 'server error 8-42:-1.
4. [2910]
   Can not split to a new ASF file after first file recording finished.

[WHAT'S NEW]

[WHAT'S FIXED]

1. Youtube access issue.

[KNOWN ISSUES BY COMPONENT]



Below is in basic priority order.  For a complete listing and explanation of the Components, see Bugzilla OSD

Firmware - Basic Multimedia Functionality - Recording still has issues on this bug. nbsp; it will pop up "can't record" sometimes and inform 'server error 8-42:-1' " sometimes.nbsp; And there are some audio issues during playback recorded files on OSD sometimes.nbsp; In this release, the OSD can split files normally after the file size reaches 4G with high quality settings or 2G with low quality setting.  ASF files do not record correctly; Can't fast forward and no timestamp to ASF files that have length more than one hour.   iPods cannot play long MP4 files to the end.   You can use iPod with different iTunes versions on the OSD. Please continue to give us your repeatable issues and files that don't play properly!

Firmware - Networking and Streaming - Implement Wireless bridge logic.  Supports Linux, Windows 2000 and Windows XP (if you set the shared folder’s permissions as 'Share with Everyone' and allow full change/edit permissions). OSD can browse shares on Windows Vista.  uPnP has been temporarily removed from top-level menu. To access, enable advanced features (type 429 in top-level menu).

Removable Media/USB - MPEG-2 files have playback issues over USB (particularly high bitrate ones, such as those from DVDs).  OSD will freeze if you try to eject a multi-subareas usbdisk.

IR receiver/Blaster - IR receiver is working. IR Blaster Interface has been implemented and has been modified to inform users whether they have "learned" all keys.

Firmware - Scheduler/Electronic Programming Guide - EPG not implemented yet.  Basic time and channel scheduler has been implemented. . Schedule recording can work normally but the schedule list are deleted occasionally.Nerochiaro is working on EPG.

Firmware - User Interface - A more functional GUI has been included in this release.  A new Video Editor (combined with video player) is included.   Recording settings are simpler for mainstream users.

Firmware - Miscellaneous - Host of mostly minor issues remain. Console doesn't work properly. Some new functions have been added in "Coming Soon".

Firmware - Audio Player/Recorder - Xmms2 was implemented. It supports mp3, aac, m4a, flac, ogg, and wma audio files in this release;   The player can fast forward/rewind by holding down these keys. Background playback has been enabled.  Playqueue support has also been implemented.

Multimedia Framework/Neuros API -API requests will be fielded as they come.  Primary focus is on OSDMain Refactoring.  Make sure to attend the IRC meetings.