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- DivX Player(tm)
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- Version 2.5.5
- ReadMe updated on 2004-08-18
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- (c) Copyright DivXNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- DivX and DivX Pro are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc.
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- | Table of Contents
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- 1. Introduction
- 2. Files in this Bundle
- 3. New in this Version
- 4. Version History
- 5. Known Issues
- 6. Technical Support
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- | 1. Introduction
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- Welcome to DivX Player 2.5.5!
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- In this release you'll find support for three new languages, the very
- latest DivX decoder, more extensive playback support, and a brand new
- automated update system. Scroll down to read about our new features in
- detail.
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- Enjoy the new version,
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- - The DivX Team
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- | 2. Files in this Bundle
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- |File | Information |
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- |DivX Player.exe | DivX Player application |
- |README.txt | This ReadMe file |
- |License.txt | Software license agreement |
- |DivXPlayerATIPlugin.dll | ATI plug-in |
- |lang_*.qm | Language files |
- |dp*.dll | Auto update plug-ins |
- |default.dps | Default Player skin |
- |libeay32.dll | SSL libraries |
- |qt-mt331.dll | QT UI libraries |
- |ssleay32.dll | SSL libraries |
- |unicows.dll | International Windows support libraries |
- |Skins\ | Skins for DivX Player |
- |Movies\ | A folder that stores downloaded movies |
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- | 3. New in this Version
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- DivX Player 2.5.5 now includes:
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- - Support for three new languages
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- In addition to English, the DivX Player is now available in French,
- German, and Japanese.
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- - Includes DivX 5.2.1 decoder
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- The DivX Player includes the latest DivX decoder enabling playback of
- all DivX 3, 4 and 5 video. The DivX 5.2.1 decoder adds full support for
- new features such as adaptive multiple consecutive bi-directionally
- coded frames and MPEG-2 quantization.
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- - High Definition playback support
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- The DivX Player can now playback High Definition DivX files at 720p
- (1280x720) and 1080p (1920x1080) resolutions. 720p playback requires a
- minimum system of 2.4Ghz, 384 RAM, 64 MB VRAM or better. 1080p playback
- requires a minimum system of 3.0 Ghz, 512 RAM, 128 VRAM or better.
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- - Enhanced MPEG-4 decoding support
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- The DivX Player can now play an even greater range of MPEG-4 videos
- using the DivX 5.2.1 decoder.
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- - Blocking fix (Oops!)
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- We corrected a small issue that caused blocks to be displayed along
- high-contrast edges in the picture, mainly affecting anime content.
- Get ready to watch Sponge Bob as it was meant to be viewed once again!
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- - Improved playback from optical media
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- The DivX Player will now play DivX files stored on CDs and DVDs smoothly
- and with reduced drive activity.
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- - Seek speed control
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- Clicking the Fast Forward and Rewind contorls multiple times changes the
- Fast Forward and Rewind rate.
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- - Automatic update
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- The DivX Player can now check for updates automatically when you are
- connected to the Internet using the DivX update application. You will be
- prompted when new updates are available and have the option of installing
- those updates. You can also search for updates to your DivX software by
- using the update check link on your start menu.
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- - Menu options
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- There is now a link to the DivX Player Version History page in the player
- menu.
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- | 4. Version History
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- To view the full Version History for the DivX Player, please visit the
- following URL in your web browser:
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- http://go.divx.com/player/versions
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- | 5. Known Issues
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- To view Known Issues for this release, please visit the following URL in your
- web browser:
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- http://go.divx.com/player/knownissues
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- | 6. Technical Support
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- For product support please visit the following URL in your web browser:
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- http://go.divx.com/player/help
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- You can also search our knowledge base by visiting:
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- http://go.divx.com/player/search