4K HDMI Firmware Release Notes

4K HDMI Firmware Release Notes

4K HDMI Firmware Release Notes

08/22/24
Firmware 5.5.308
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Must be on 5.5.258 or higher Firmware to update
(See NDI 5 Download on website)

This release contains the following fixes:
  1. Fixed payload ID issue to accept SDI signals without ST352 payload
  2. Fixed Character limit issue, can now enter up to 32 character per channel
  3. Flickering on 4K60p HDMI Decode resolved for Single Decode mode
Known Limitations:
  1. API for Channel 2 is not fully implemented, some commands will not work in dual channel modes
  2. During device restart or changing resolutions on decode source will output a scrambled feed for a couple of seconds.
  3. Currently cannot change device operation mode with an API Command
  4. When decoding interlaced video formats, it may be required to adjust the field order (A/V tab) in the converter BirdUI.
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06/04/24
Firmware 5.5.301
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Must be on 5.5.258 or higher Firmware to update
(See NDI 5 Download on website)

This release contains the following new features:

     AV Setup Tab
  1. New Dual Channel Encode Mode 
    1. Now you can choose between HDMI or SDI IN, or why not Both!? In Dual Encode Mode They will now show up as 2 independent NDI streams
  2. New Dual Channel Decode Mode 
    1. In addition to an HDMI OUT decoding, now the SDI OUT can be used as its own independent NDI stream decoder

This release contains the following fixes:
  1. Resolved NDI Audio distortion bug that required toggle between mute and active when changing to a new decode source
  2. Q-sys API Decode status now properly populates info
  3. 4K60p Mac sources now cross convert properly on 4K HDMI
  4. Fixed visual signal scramble when hot-plugging HDMI cable
  5. Tally Delay fixed when in Single Channel Encode Mode
  6. NDI Groups now properly working with Studio Monitor discovery
  7. OLED spacing and information updating optimized
  8. API Reboot command after changing operation modes now works correctly
  9. UI Dashboard now properly updates streaming status
Known Limitations:
  1. In some instances you may see flickering in single channel HDMI Decode at 4K60p, set the 4K HDMI operation mode to dual channel decode in order to resolve this issue
  2. API for Channel 2 is not fully implemented, some commands will not work when in dual channel modes
  3. When decoding interlaced video formats, it may be required to adjust the field order (A/V tab) in the converter BirdUI.
  4. Discovery server may not function properly, issue currently being investigated.

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