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- CINECOM(r) Corporation
- CineVideo/Direct(r)
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- Copyright (c) 1995-98 by CINECOM Corporation
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- TABLE of Contents
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- 1.0 - Version Release Changes and bug Fixes
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- 2.0 - System Requirements
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- 3.0 - Installing CineVideo/Direct
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- 4.0 - Technical Support
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- 1.0 - Version Release Changes and bug Fixes:
- --------------------------------------------
-
- Version 1.20 -- January 5, 1998
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- 1) SDK Support Upgrades
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- 2) NT Compatibility fix
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- 3) Faster performance (frames per second)
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- 4) Streamlined installation (optional demographics questions)
-
- 5) 3-minute timeout is still annoying but no longer disconnects
- your current call.
-
- 6) Optimized interface so that out of the 4 main forms (windows), only the
- main form appears in the task-bar (for Windows 95/NT users). Use the
- drop-down menu selection View... to change which forms are visible or not.
-
-
-
- Version 1.17R -- April 24, 1997
- ============================================
-
- 1) Price change from $39.95 to $49.95 on all related forms and documents.
-
- 2) Absolute fix for MMSYSTEM.DLL bug in CineVideo/Theatre exit
-
- 3) New CineVideo/Theatre Introduction video
-
- 4) Fixed re-enabling of video after CineVideo/Theatre session
-
- 5) Additional program optimizations
-
- 6) An additional clean slate 30 day free trail for all UNREGISTERED users
-
-
-
- Version 1.17B10 -- April 21, 1997
- ============================================
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- 1) Additional Audio Improvements
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- 2) MMSYSTEM.DLL bug in CineVideo/Theatre exit fixed
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- 3) Smart help added, drag cursor over object and status windows displays help
-
- 4) An additional Clean Slate 30 day free trial for Unregistered users who are
- participating in Beta test program
-
- 5) Changed Director Listing from "UNREGISTERED <name>" to "<name> UNREGISTERED"
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- 6) Added own name to Director listing for self connecting (for easy diagnostic testing)
-
- 7) Direct dial modem support completely removed - see CineVideo/Direct forums for details
- on why. Direct dial is still possible and with our new recommended method it is more
- reliable then ever! The downside is that Windows 95 on both machines along with 1 copy of
- Microsoft Plus for Windows on one of the PC's - again see CineVideo/Direct forums for
- details
-
- 8) Support forums added on our Website "www.cinecom.com" click on Support and then Forums
- under the CineVideo/Direct product area
-
- 9) Newly updated FAQ on website, follow above instructions but click on FAQ instead of Forums
-
- 10) No more complete video lockups on resend failures, video frame rate now decreases to 1 fps
- instead
-
- 11) New sounds for Splash Screen, Director Login, Message From Director, Program Shutdown, and
- Incoming Teleconference Text Messages - To disable these sounds, see Settings...Sounds
-
- 12) CINECOM company logo now on Viewport and Capture window when not in use
-
- 13) Statistics added to VOD
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- 14) Added AVIFILE.DLL to VOD distribution files for "file not found" bug
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- 15) Miscellaneous improvements in VOD interface and functionality
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-
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- Version 1.17B9 -- April 2, 1997
- ============================================
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- 1) Miscellaneous bug fixes per beta reports
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- 2) Tuned Audio buffering, delivery
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- 3) Video Information option added
-
-
- Version 1.17B2 -- March 7, 1997
- ============================================
-
- 1) Key Frame after password not being sent bug fixed
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- 2) CineVideo/Theater Client program enhancement
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- 3) New and improved Broadcast Client enhancement
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- 4) Clean-slate 30 day free trial for old installation of CineVideo
-
- 5) List displays "UNREGISTERED <name>" for non-registered users
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- 6) Unregistered disconnect now informs other party of why it
- is disconnecting
-
- 7) Dual Timer mod support for Windows 3.11 or Modem users
-
- 8) New low-level Audio fix for "Max Headroom" repeating bug on
- slower 486 and P5-75's
-
- 9) Fixed button display problems on Service Connection form
-
- 10) Client now reports call availability status to Director for future
- list status upgrade
-
-
-
- Version 1.16 -- November 29, 1996
- ============================================
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- 1) Video Lockup problem improved
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- 2) Audio MMSYSTEM.DLL crash fixed
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- 3) Disconnect immeadiately after connect bug fixed
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- 4) Improved flow control on low and high speed connections
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- 5) Improved video quality using new video filter
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- 6) Direct connect via modem is now fully operational
-
- 7) New installation procedure with demographic information
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- 8) Viewport Zoom bug fixed
-
-
- Version 1.15 -- November 7, 1996
- ============================================
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- 1) Fixed Win3.11 lockup bug
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- 2) Added more dynamics based on connection speed
-
- 3) Added video overlay support
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- 4) Initial code added for dynamic model support
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- 5) Added recursion checking and handling for slower machines
-
- 6) Restructured menus to consolidate drop down menus to the
- main CineVideo\Direct form.
-
-
- Version 1.14 -- October 21, 1996
- ============================================
-
- 1) Fixed audio problems with slow computers or slow cameras
- by adding Frame-Scaling in .INI file
-
- 2) Consolidated program to a single executable (CINTCP.EXE)
-
- 3) Fixed unhandled data type bugs
-
- 4) Re-architected audio and video data flow to be more efficient
-
-
- Version 1.13 -- October 15, 1996
- ============================================
- 1) Fixed miscellaneous bugs
-
-
- Version 1.12 -- October 14, 1996
- ============================================
-
- 1) Fixed flow control bug
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- 2) Fixed incoming audio break up bug
-
-
-
- Version 1.11 -- October 12, 1996
- ============================================
-
- 1) Added flow control to prevent video freezing on slow connections
-
-
-
- Version 1.10 -- October 9, 1996
- ============================================
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- 1) Software can be launched from a Web Browser using MIME types.
-
- 2) Enhanced audio quality for medium and high quality settings.
-
- 3) Bug fixes for internal system integrity.
-
- 4) Added audio speaker volume slider and meter.
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- 5) Added connection timer.
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- 6) Enhanced text box.
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- 7) Added support for Broadcasting and Video On Demand.
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- 8) Added "Always-On-Top" options for Viewport and Capture windows.
-
- 9) Fixed password bug.
-
- 10) Added "Accept Calls" and "Minimize On Use" to saved settings.
-
-
- Version 1.09 Service Pack 1 -- July 17, 1996
- ============================================
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- 1) Decrease in computation for Video CODEC
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- 2) Support for Thousands of Colors (16 Bit Color) for Color Quickcam and
- other capture cards that support it.
-
- 3) Support for 8-bit Black and White data
-
- 4) Enhanced Teleconference window. Is now fully scalable and text can
- be copied out of the input window.
-
- 5) Viewport scaling has been overhauled. It will now maintain Aspect
- ratio.
-
- 6) 2X zoom and Normal settings on the Viewport for easily changing
- resolutions.
-
- 7) New 30 Day Trial. The software will run for 30 days and then expire.
-
- 8) Added Hayes Accura DSVD modem to list with appropriate string to do
- voice over data.
-
-
- Version 1.09 -- May 15, 1996
- =============================
-
- 1) Audio Overwrite problems causing broken audio reception
-
- 2) Capture window is now always hidden when watching broadcasts and VOD
-
- 3) Fixed Compuserve connection problem
-
- 4) Default modem for Direct Dial is now Generic 28800. Will work with most
- modems.
-
-
- Version 1.09 Beta 7 -- May 8, 1996
- ==================================
-
- 1) Out of memory error fixed for Windows 3.1 Users
-
- 2) User list was disappearing if a connection failed - Fixed
-
- 3) Accept calls Toggle enabled for Direct Dial connections. If this is
- enabled the modem will Automatically answer the phone when it rings.
-
- 4) Help files have been updated to include all functions and user interface
- changes.
-
- 5) Teleconference window is now horizontally scalable.
-
- 6) Text that is sent is now scrolled into the In: window and is indicated
- with an Italic bold font. System messages are indicated with a
- bold font and messages from the other user are using the normal font.
-
- 7) Spinning "C" will now spin during connection to the director
-
-
- Version 1.09 -- APRIL 1, 1996 Release
- =====================================
-
- 1) Improved video compression engine. Video transmission speed improved
- by 250%. This provides for faster frame rates over modem and LAN
- connections.
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- 2) Slight modificaitons to user interface.
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- 3) Modem-to-modem direct dial.
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- 4) Director (Lookup Sever) connections supporting "Email Address" Lookups.
-
-
- Version 1.08 -- FEBRUARY 1, 1996 Release
- =========================================
-
- 1) Redesigned the user interface.
-
- 2) Improved the TCP/IP stack and improved the speed of the compression
- engine. Fixed the split video frame problem.
-
- 3) Improved the installation program.
-
- 4) Improved the text chat window to have scroll back text.
-
- 5) Improved the connection window to remember the last 5 connections
- made.
-
- Version 1.07 -- DECEMBER 27, 1995 Release
- =========================================
-
- 1) Improved Audio size. Audio data is configured with a new setting for
- Audio quality. Quality can be set to Radio (.8Kbytes/sec) or
- Phone (1.5KBytes/sec).
-
- 2) Video fluidity improved.
-
- ** NOTE **
-
- Audio for V1.07 is not compatible with any of the previous versions.
-
- Version 1.06 -- DECEMBER 21, 1995 Release
- =========================================
-
- 1) Improved Audio quality/size and user interface
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- 2) Included list of files that are installed with the program FILELIST.TXT
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- 3) Video Overlay support added for increased video capture performance.
-
-
- Version 1.05 -- DECEMBER 13, 1995 Release
- =========================================
-
- Changes from previous release:
- ------------------------------
-
- 1) Improved performance for internet users with long routes
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- 2) Added Labels indicating "In:" and "Out:" for TeleConference Application
-
- 3) Changed the Video pause to use a green X instead of a Red X. So now
- if a Red X is on an icon it means that the user does not have that
- capability.
-
- 4) Removed "beep" noise from text entry areas when pressing return.
-
- 5) PAL support for resolution 96x72.
-
-
- 2.0 - System Requirements:
- --------------------------
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- 1. Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT.
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- 2. 4MB of RAM, 8 MB recommended.
-
- 3. 486 50Mhz PC, Pentium 90 or faster recommended when using
- CineVideo/Theatre.
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- 4. Windows compatible audio board, with speakers and microphone.
-
- 5. Video for Windows installed. (Supplied by CINECOM in installation)
-
- 6. TCP/IP software with WINSOCK 1.1 support or a Modem connected to
- a serial port.
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- 7. A SLIP/CSLIP/PPP, or direct Internet(TCP/IP) connection
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- 8. Windows 95 and 1 copy of Microsoft Plus (or equivalent Remote Access
- Server software) is required for direct connection via POTS
-
- 9. Unregistered copies of CineVideo/Direct that cannot connect to the
- CINECOM Director via the Internet will be subject to the 3 minute
- timeout mode. Only Registered copies of CineVideo/Direct will function
- normally when not connected to the Internet.
-
- 10. 14.4 baud modem, 28.8 baud modem recommended
-
- 11. A video Capture Device with a camera:
- - Color Connectix QuickCam
- - ACS Compro
- - Connectix QuickCam
- - Logitech MovieMan
- - Intel Smart Video Recorder Pro
- - VideoLogic Captivator
- - Reveal TV500
-
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- 3.0 - Installing CineVideo/Direct
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-
-
- 1. Make sure that your microphone and speakers work properly,
- by recording yourself using the Microsoft's Sound Recorder.
-
-
- 2. If you downloaded the program off of the web you will first need
- to locate and run the file. The file name should have been:
-
- CINVDIR.EXE
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- You can locate and execute this file by using the file manager
- or explorer in windows.
-
- 3. This program will extract the needed files for installation and will
- automatically execute the setup program.
-
- 4. If you registered and have a CineVideo on diskette then run the
- SETUP.EXE program and install CineVideo/Direct into its
- own directory C:\CINVDIR. After the SETUP.EXE program is done,
- the CineVideo/Direct Program Group will be available in Windows.
- If you are running Windows 95 or Windows NT, Only install Video
- for Windows if you are running Windows 3.1 or Windoww 3.11.
-
- 5. Start videocasting with the rest of the world!
-
-
- 4.0 - Technical Support
- -----------------------
-
-
- Before calling CINECOM for technical support, please do the following:
-
- 1. Check the Help menu in the CineVideo/Direct. It contains information
- on proper operation.
-
- 2. Check the FAQ and Support Forums on our Web Site at www.cinecom.com.
-
- 3. You can receive technical support by calling CINECOM Corporation at
- 703-680-4733 during the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00pm EST, Monday through
- Friday.
-
- 4. To register CineVideo/Direct, call CINECOM with your VISA or MASTERCARD
- number or send check or money order for 49.95 to:
-
- CINECOM Corporation
- 2239K Tacketts Mill Dr
- Woodbridge, VA 22192
-
- Phone: 703-680-4733
- Fax: 703-680-1697
- BBS: 703-680-1092
- WWW: http://www.cinecom.com
- Telnet: topgun.cinecom.com
- Email: cinevideo@cinecom.com
-
- (Price is subject to change without notice)
-
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