Creative PC-DVD Encore
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This file contains additional information to supplement the user manual.
Please read all the sections before you proceed with the installation.

This file contains the following sections:

    1. Installation
    2. Video Configuration After First Installation
    3. Auto Alignment Fails
    4. Knowing The Hardware And Firmware Version Numbers Of Your PC-DVD Drive
    5. Multiple Drives Detection
    6. DVD Movies Playback
    7. Tips For Handling DVD Discs
    8. Video Playback Problem In "Claw"
    9. Key Stroke Mappings For DVD Player
    10.Slow Motion Backward and Single Step Backward Not Supported
    11.Start-up Sound Distortion


1. INSTALLATION

   The device driver for the decoder card is available on the diskette.
   Please ensure that the device driver is installed first before running
   the application setup program found in the CD.


2. VIDEO CONFIGURATION AFTER FIRST INSTALLATION

   For proper video configuration after first installation or re-installation,
   launch the dvdplayer to playback DVD movies or any MPEG files. The
   application will detect that it is being run for the first time and will
   automatically do the video configuration.


3. AUTO ALIGNMENT FAILS

   To solve this problem, do one or more of the following:

   - Ensure that the loopback cable is properly connected to the decoder
     card and the graphics display card. Refer to your PC-DVD GETTING
     STARTED manual for more instructions.

   - Ensure that the video is not full screen during auto alignment.

   - If the video auto-alignment still fails (even though the overlay video
     is displayed), you have to manually align the video. Refer to the topic,
     "To adjust the video alignment", in your online help file for more
     instructions.


4. KNOWING THE HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE VERSION NUMBERS OF YOUR PC-DVD DRIVE
     
   You need to take note of the hardware and firmware version numbers of
   your PC-DVD drive.  These numbers will enable Technical Support to
   identify the model of your PC-DVD drive if you need to call Technical
   Support to troubleshoot any problems involving your drive.
     
   To take note of the hardware and firmware version numbers of your
   PC-DVD drive:
     
   1. Look for the sticker label on the top side of your PC-DVD drive.
     
   2. Look at the serial code which is located just below the barcode on
      the sticker. The 7th character is the hardware version of your
      PC-DVD drive. For example, if the serial number is 7827PDA00001,
      the hardware version is A.
     
   3. As for the firmware version, it is located next to the serial
      number. For example, F/W = 1.0A means that the firmware version
      is 1.0A.


5. MULTIPLE DRIVES DETECTION

   The PC-DVD Player supports switching between drives when there are more
   than one drives in the system.

   For Windows 95 Version 4.00.950 and 4.00.950.A (please refer to Getting
   Started manual on how to read this version), if you have both a CD-ROM
   Drive and a DVD-ROM Drive, it is recommended that you connect the CD-ROM
   drive to the secondary onboard IDE connector, and the PC-DVD drive to
   the Primary onborad IDE connector via the hard disk. Please refer to the
   Getting Started manual for details on connection.

   With the above configuration, the player will only be able to
   recognised the DVD-ROM Drive.


6. DVD MOVIES PLAYBACK

   PC-DVD Player supports DVD titles that conform to DVD 1.0 specification.
   The following are some of the frequently asked questions on playing DVD 
   Video titles.

   Q. Why can't I file open a .VOB file on the DVD Movie disk for playback?
   A. The file is probably copy-protected and thus playback is prohibited.

   Q. Can I play movie titles of any other regional codes?
   A. No.

   Q. Why can't I fast-forward through the Warning Message for some
      movie titles?
   A. This is set during the DVD mastering by individual producers.  The 
      PC-DVD Player cannot overwrite this setting, and so the fast-forward 
      is disabled.

   Q. Why can't I select certain menu items?
   A. Some of the "hot spots" for menu items are very small--a thin line or 
      a dot.  To help in identifying the hot spots, the mouse icon will be
      changed to a hand when it is on a hotspot. The directional pad is also
      useful if the hot spot could not be found.

   Q. Why does the menu page change without having to click the mouse button?
   A. Some menu items are auto-activated when the mouse cursor is placed on the
      hot spot; most frequently, when the mouse cursor is placed on MORE button
      of the menu, the next menu page is displayed.

   Q. Why can't time search, bookmark and AB repeat be used for certain
      DVD Movies?
   A. Some titles are mastered so that either the function is prohibited or
      they do not provide the necessary timing information.


7. TIPS FOR HANDLING DVD DISCS

   Dirt, scratches and fingerprint on a DVD disc may result in error in
   data reading. Such errors may result in momentary glitches in the movie
   during playback.

   You should handle DVD discs carefully, touching it at only the edges and 
   the hole at the center.  Do not touch the surface of the disc. Clean the
   disc with a damp, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.  Do not use any harsh
   cleaning agents. Wipe the disc in a straight motion from the hole at the
   center to the outer edge.  Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion.


8. VIDEO PLAYBACK PROBLEM IN "CLAW"

   If you are playing "Claw" for the first time using the DVD-ROM drive, we
   recommend that you set your system to display at a resolution of 640x480
   at 256 colors.

   After you have set the system's display properties, restart the system, 
   and launch the PC-DVD Player. Select any video (.VOB) file in your "Claw"
   disc and play it (for example, the video file resides in the Claw\Movies
   directory).

   The PC-DVD Player will automatically configure at this display resolution
   you had set.  Once this is done, you can enjoy playing the game in any
   other VGA display resolutions you want.


9. KEY STROKE MAPPINGS FOR DVD PLAYER

   Following are the key stroke mapping to the buttons of the DVD Player
   remote control interface.

        Up Arrow      - Go Up
        Down Arrow    - Go Down
        Left Arrow    - Go Left
        Right Arrow   - Go Right
        Return        - Enter
	F1            - Help
        0..9          - 0..9 Chapter/Track/DVD Menu Item
        Control 1..0  - Bookmark #1..#10
        P             - Play/Resume
        S             - Stop
        A             - Pause
        E             - Eject/Close Drive Tray (Toggle)
        B             - Step Backward
        W             - Step Forward
        V             - Previous
        N             - Next
        R             - Fast Rewind
        F             - Fast Forward
        U             - Increase Volume
        D             - Decrease Volume
        Control D     - Place Bookmark here
        X             - Mute On/Off (Toggle)
        M             - Go Root Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        T             - Go Title Menu/Resume (Toggle)
                                                     

10. SLOW MOTION BACKWARD and SINGLE STEP BACKWARD NOT SUPPORTED

    These buttons are disabled for the Creative PC-DVD Encore Player. The
    support for these two functions is subjected to the capability of the
    hardware.


11. START-UP SOUND DISTORTION

    You may encounter sound distortion or 'break-up' if a SCSI harddisk or
    SCSI CD-ROM drive is connected.  To resolve this problem, disable the 
    Creative PC-DVD Auto Launcher. 

    To disable the Auto Launcher, right click the Auto Launcher icon in the 
    systray, click Properties, and then uncheck the 'Show icon when Windows 
    starts' and 'Enable auto launch' options.


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