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Ok, it seems a lot of people are confused about Zoom Player and it's features.
I admit that the original readme file was not updated in a while and a lot of features have been added, so here's the new draft.
If anyone has any comments/corrections, let me know:
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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 it's 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 filters.
* Smart DVD bookmark system.
* Auto loading of selected bookmarks on Play to bypass previously
seen DVD menus.
* 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).
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).
System wide features include:
* Works with most windows operating systems, including NT4.
* 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 and Anamorphic Aspect 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).
* 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.
* Manual DirectShow filtering system allowing you to force
specific filter into the DirectShow FilterGraph.
* 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.
* Configurable On-Screen-Display.
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.
I admit that the original readme file was not updated in a while and a lot of features have been added, so here's the new draft.
If anyone has any comments/corrections, let me know:
- - - - - -
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 it's 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 filters.
* Smart DVD bookmark system.
* Auto loading of selected bookmarks on Play to bypass previously
seen DVD menus.
* 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).
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).
System wide features include:
* Works with most windows operating systems, including NT4.
* 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 and Anamorphic Aspect 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).
* 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.
* Manual DirectShow filtering system allowing you to force
specific filter into the DirectShow FilterGraph.
* 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.
* Configurable On-Screen-Display.
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.