Improvements

• Emem preset numbering will remain the same regardless of what position the emem was originally exported from.

• Added literal string fallback values to Datalink keys.

• Added better error messages when exporting to FTP servers.

• Added 9:16 Safe Area Overlay option in the isomonitors.

• Made SRT input streams more robust when audio and video streams are not in sync.

User Interface

• Removed the Periscope streaming preset as the service was discontinued.

Known Issues

• Update button installs wrong software version and corrupts user settings.

• Caller audio distortion (clicks) heard from certain live call connect applications (Discord, WhatsApp, Facetime and Zoom).

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where NDI loopbacks could sometimes stutter or freeze.

• Fixed an issue where the Audio Mixer was not configured correctly when creating new sessions.

• Fixed an issue where volume sliders would sometimes disappear when loading an imported and converted preset.

• Fixed an issue where loading a 16-channel emem file into a session that supports 44 channels would remove VU meters in the Audio Mixer.

• Supplemental Output Device settings will remain constant regardless of emem changes.

• Fixed an issue where streaming from all 3 encoders could cause the system to lock up.

• Fixed an issue with the Vimeo streaming plugin where characters after an ampersand would be ignored.

• Fixed an issue with double-tapping the DDR bin when in touch mode.

• Fixed an issue with decoding 10-bit HEVC video streams.

• Fixed an issue where LCC Teams' calls could sometimes have a slightly audible hiss.

• Fixed an issue where sources from the Output Matrix were sending the wrong frame rate.

• Fixed an issue where the Contour Shuttle Xpress controller would lose connection if the controller was plugged in before a script was loaded into the Teleprompter.

• Fixed an issue where a stray VU meter would load below the main row of VU meters in LivePanel.

• Fixed an issue where exporting an interlaced ProRes clip would result in a progressive clip.

• Fixed an issue where using non-English characters in session names would cause LCC options to disappear from input source selection.

• Fixed an issue where File Explorer was opened when overlay VU options are selected above the Automation window.

• Fixed an issue where an exception was thrown if a custom image was used as a LivePanel button background, then moved or deleted.

• Fixed an issue where an exception was thrown if certain fonts were used in a buffer title.

Highlights of this Release

• AI audio/neural voice isolation

• NDI genlock

• NDI alpha out

• LivePanel Builder IsoPreview

• Video resolution indicator

• 3rd streaming encoder

• Live Call Connect audio/video routing

• 44ch audio mixer support

• LivePanel Builder

See https://www.vizrt.com/products/viz-vectar-plus for more details.

Improvements

Known Issues

• Update button installs wrong software version and corrupts user settings.

• Caller audio distortion (clicks) heard from certain live call connect applications (Discord, WhatsApp, Facetime and Zoom).

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where recordings would stop after 30 minutes.

• Fixed an issue where recording was not possible when Multicast was enabled.

• Fixed an issue where some macros would not trigger from LivePanel.

• Fixed an issue where digital noise and macro blocking appearing on SDI output.

• Fixed an issue in LivePanel where the Hockey game clock would stop at 1:12.

• Updated Twitch streaming to use the new API

• Fixed an issue where in certain circumstances the list of streaming presets would not populate because of a network issue.

• Fixed an issue where NDI recording was disabled. With this version it will be enabled and working correctly.

• Fixed an issue with streaming while in a 9:16 aspect ratio session.

• Fixed an issue with streaming to Vimeo.

• Fixed an issue where audio was choppy on Live Call Connect.

• Fixed an issue where some macros would not trigger from LivePanel.

• Fixed an issue where recalling a preset higher than 15 using Macros could cause the Take and Auto buttons to lock up.

• Fixed an issue in the Macro Editor where setting a Boolean value when a shortcut requires a numerical value can cause the switcher to crash.

• Fixed an issue when using a macro to mute multiple audio channels simultaneously would allow some channels to still be routed to Master.

• Fixed an issue where on some units, a 4K30p session would not show all the output options available.

• Improved CPU usage and general system performance.

• Fixed an issue where button label names were not getting updated in the switcher dictionary until the session was restarted.

• Fixed an issue where imported PSD files would have an incorrect offset for text.

• Fixed an issue where PSD files with numbers encased in parentheses would not import correctly.

• Fixed an issue where transcoding certain resolution clips would result in the wrong aspect ratio being used.

• Fixed an issue where LCC App Return would output black the first time you went into a session.

• Fixed an issue where sometimes opening the Media Browser could lock up the UI.

• Fixed an issue where comps were not properly importing into sessions when importing emems.

• Fixed an issue where LCC could display 4 camera/microphone options instead of just 1.

• Corrected an issue where files recorded for over 13 hours would show an incorrect length.

• Fixed an issue with Zoom audio from LCC becoming garbled over time.

• Fixed an issue where a Network Share notification would appear every time a file browser window was opened.

• Fixed an issue where recalling a preset higher than 15 using Macros could cause the Take and Auto buttons to lock up.

• Fixed a bug where the shortcut toggle publishing was not working correctly.

• Fixed an issue where clips could be inaccessible if they were transcoded in a session and that session was deleted.

• Fixed an issue where audio delay settings would be lost when reentering a session.

• Clips would sometimes register as stills in the export bin.

Installation and Update

• Installation: Refer to the Viz Vectar Plus User Guide, section Setup.

• Update: Download the installer from the Vizrt FTP server. The installer performs the update.
  

  Note: Do not use the Update button in the Viz Vectar Plus Administration menu. See Known Issues.