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Zoom Player, copyright (c) 2000-2001 - www.inmatrix.com
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Introduction:
Zoom Player is a robust Media and DVD Front-End Player.
Zoom Player was designed to be simple at first glance while being
remarkably dynamic and flexible when used to its full potential.
Zoom Player works in two modes. A Media mode which can play any
file supported by DirectShow (any file which plays in MediaPlayer)
and a DVD mode which uses pre-installed DirectShow DVD filters to
play DVD content.
Specific DVD features include:
* DVD Front-End navigation using any DirectShow compatible
combination of DVD Decoder filters.
* Automatic and Manual DVD Graph Construction with many pre-built
profiles for easy selection and registration of filters.
* DVD Overlay Color control including an easy to use on-screen
interface (For cards that support it, tested on Radeon series).
* IRE-0 overlay setting (Tested on Radeon series).
* Smart DVD bookmark system.
* Auto loading of selected bookmarks on Play to bypass previously
seen DVD menus.
* Auto saving last disc's position for automatic resume at later times.
* Auto saving of disc definition file which includes a per-disc
setting for later use (Aspect Ratio Video Position, Overlay Colors).
* Ability to assign DVD-Insert notification to Zoom Player or any
other program.
* Multiple play speeds including manual specification.
* DVD Path definition for use with hard disk playback (with
supporting filters).
* Preferred DVD Menu Language selection.
* Preferred DVD Audio Track selection by Language, Number of Channels
and Audio Format (AC3/DTS/ETC...).
* Preferred DVD Subtitle selection.
* Replaceable background image for Stop Mode.
* Temporarily disable Auto-Play to prevent programs such as
PC-Friendly popping up.
* DVD Trailers interface allowing you to play trailers prior to
starting the movie.
* Automatic Aspect Ratio, Video and Blanking Position depending on
the DVD type (Fullscreen, 16:9 Letterbox and 16:9 Anamorphic).
Specific Media features include:
* Extensive play list support.
* Per-File Chaptering system.
* File definition system allowing you to save pertinent information
about played file which can be recalled the next time the file
is opened.
* Easy access to popular audio/video interfaces such as DivX/MPEG4
dialogs, DirectVobSub language selection, TFM Audio Filter 10 band
Audio Equalizer, etc...
* Fast forward support for all Media files (as long as your CPU can
keep up).
* Manual Graph construction on a Per-Extension basis.
* Manual DirectShow filtering system allowing you to force
specific filter into the DirectShow FilterGraph.
* Folder Images for Audio Files so you can have the Album image appear
while listening to the music.
* Enhanced Play Back control allowing you to control what actions are
taken when playback ends.
* MP3 ID3 information visualization. Customizable, including screen
position, display order, smart display (only show entered information).
* Support for advanced file formats (such as OGG/OGM) including
Chaptering, Subtitles and multiple audio and video tracks.
* Rewind support in all media formats.
* Auto-Play Media CDs on insert.
* Hardware Filtered Image Slideshow capability.
System wide features include:
* Works with most windows operating systems, including NT4.
* Light-Weight and doesn't take over your system.
* Fully dynamically skinned (includes two minimalistic skins for
less screen clatter).
* Dynamic range of Aspect Ratio settings including non square pixels
relative adjustment, manual Fit-To-Rectangle Aspect Ratio, Anamorphic
Aspect Ratio and even a Custom user-specified ratio.
* Easy control of Video Size and Positioning to reduce image
overscan when used in conjunction with a TV-Output device.
* 10 Manual presets for use with Video Positioning (can also be
used with multi-monitor setup for advanced positioning).
* 10 Manual presets for use with Aspect Rations
* 10 Manual presets for use with Overlay Color Controls
* Fully keyboard mapped feature-set covering every function used
by the player (useful for Remote devices).
* Programmable keyboard interface which can include chaining of
multiple functions to one key.
* Advanced mouse controls with per-button function allocation
including a wide array of wheel supported features (useful
for remote mouse controls).
* Dynamic Control Bar for easy navigation while in full screen
mode, complete with selectable on-bar features.
* 3-Mode time skipping programmable navigation speeds for quickly
seeking forward/backward within the time-line.
* Duel Context Menus with extensive support for both DVD and
Media modes.
* Extensive command line support.
* Blanking support to cover up non-black area of encoded Video
(useful for widescreen DVDs or badly encoded media files).
* Configurable On-Screen-Display.
* OSD Navigation systems for Files, Blanking, Bookmarks, Chapters
and Play Lists (in addition to the editor interfaces).
* Smart hiding of the Windows Task Bar.
* LCD Communication API supported by popular LCD display drivers.
* Girder Control File export for maximum control through a remote device.
* Interface for controlling aspects of the PowerDVD and WinDVD DVD filters.
* Customizable Context Menu interface.
* DirectShow filter registration service.
* Scene Cut interface allowing you to dynamically change playback
chronology without altering the actual files.
* An Interface to easily seek into any position using either HH:MM:SS:MS
interface, or by entering a specific frame number.
* Ability to override Audio Output to any supported sound device.
While some of the settings may seem intimidating, you can rest
assured that the on-line help covers each function in detail. Be it
Keyboard, Mouse or Remote Control, Zoom Player was designed for you.
And best of all, it's free for non commercial use and will remain so.
Requirements:
Direct-X installed, latest version recommended for the entire
feature-set to work properly.
License:
This software is provided "as is" and any expressed or implied
warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are
disclaimed. In no event shall the author or his contributors be
liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary,
or consequential damages (including, but not limited to,
procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data,
or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any
theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or
tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out
of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility
of such damage.
Use of this program commercially without prior consent of the
author is prohibited, violators will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law.
Distribution or Sale of this program on digital media such as
Floppy Disks, DVD Discs, CD Discs and other transferrable or
removable media without the Author's consent is prohibited.
Modification of this program or any of it's documentation is
prohibited.
Keyboard Macros:
Almost every feature of Zoom Player can be controlled through
the keyboard in order for it to support remote devices and
power users.
To view a list of the keyboard macros, open the options dialog
and switch to the "Keys" tab.
Subtitles & Other Filters:
To enable subtitles in Zoom Player, you need to install a
subtitle filter called "DirectVobSub". This filter is freely
available and can be found either at it's home page:
"http://vobsub.edensrising.com" or at "http://www.doom9.org".
Once installed, you can access the subtitle properties through
the filter list, or by pressing ALT+"S" once a movie is loaded.
Zoom Player also supports the TFM Audio Filter.
This filter when installed can modify various audio aspects of
the played video in real time. It can be activated by pressing
ALT+"A", or through the filter list on the right-click menu.
You can get the latest version of the TFM Audio filter at it's
home page: "http://www.tfm.ro" or at "http://www.doom9.org".
Chaptering:
Zoom Player supports chapters on any file format using a
built-in easy to use editor.
Donations:
This program is free for non commercial use and will stay that
way, but if you wish to contribute to the future development of
this program then press on the Donations link on the options page
within the player or go to: http://order.kagi.com/?47D
Credits:
Zoom Player uses UPX to pack the executable, get UPX here:
http://upx.sourceforge.net
Zoom Player DirectShow interface was built using various
reference code from Delphi-Jedi:
http://www.delphi-jedi.org
Zoom Player uses the NSIS installer, get it here:
http://www.nullsoft.com
And in particular, help from:
Lord Trancos (Initial help for understanding DirectShow basics).
Henri Gourvest (Help with some advanced DirectShow filter mechanics).
Uri Sharon (for the nice looking Magnifying glass on the default skin).
Vit Kovalcik (bilinear resize code)
People on the Zoom Player and AVS Forums for feedback and bug reports.
Documentation:
You can find the latest Zoom Player documentation on-line at:
http://www.inmatrix.com/zplayer/
Contact:
The Zoom Player home page is www.inmatrix.com, you should be
able to find the latest version and information there.
If you wish to comment on the player, leave a message on
the inmatrix forum at:
http://forum.inmatrix.com