Release Notes for Server Release 1.3.0 Build 46

Submitted by slightlyoffbeat on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 14:47

Connected Server 1.3.0 Build 42

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Changes since server 1.2.1:

  • Added support for BMP and PNG image files as well as PNG, BMP album art in MP3 files
  • Added Japanese language option to both 2’  & 10’ UI (not in Setup Menus)
  • Hyper fast pre-scan of basic folder / file structure
  • Much faster deep scan (almost 5X for music and 2X for photos) for full ingestion for thumbnail generation and metadata
  • Improved folder monitoring of new, renamed and removed content for local and networked storage
  • Auto re-scan as folders are navigated
  • Navigation based (multi client) prioritization for database ingestion.  A user will always be able to access new content without delay
  • Preservation and transfer of metadata when folders are moved on same server or to a different server
  • File stacking view option (for files with similar leading characters in title).  Press the Menu button to enable this feature for a folder
  • Photo rotation (Enter button) and zoom setting with save (Menu button)
  • Ability to remove plug-ins from the 10' UI using the Delete button on the remote
  • Improved playlist support
  • Improved playback of WMV, WMA, MKV playback
  • Added broken thumbnail icon in the 10’ UI for non-supported content
  • Added ability to ‘Fill Screen’ when viewing photos. Press the Menu button and select ‘Fill Screen’ under Options. 
  • New Menu Option during Video playback of DMF videos [Navigation, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, Adjust A/V Sync]
  • New Menu Option during Video playback of other supported Videos to adjust A/V sync

Known Issues:

  • Copying a file to monitored folder from a network drive causes a broken thumbnail
  • When attempting to play invalid media content files from the metadata playback screen nothing occurs
  • List View is not being remembered in the Stacked folder when returning to the folder
  • Slideshow playback of HD photos could be choppy when using Dissolve or Pan & Zoom effects
  • The last played video clip doesn't get remembered when advancing through videos using the NEXT button on the remote
  • Exporting thumbnail artwork from the video metadata editor does not render an image file
  • Time info overlay is not updating properly