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/Uninstallation
    2. Video Configuration After First Installation
    3. Auto Alignment Fails
    4. Overlay Video Colorkey Leak
    5. Knowing The Hardware And Firmware Version Numbers
       Of Your PC-DVD Drive
    6. DVD Movies Playback
    7. Tips For Handling DVD Discs
    8. Video Playback Problem In "Claw"
    9. Key Stroke Mapping For DVD Player
   10. Win98 Power Management System Standby Mode    
   11. Win NT4.0 Disc Auto Detection For New User 	


1. INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION

   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.

   If the application needs to be re-installed, please make sure
   that the previous installation is uninstalled and the system
   is rebooted before re-installation.


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 manual
     "Getting Started" for more instructions.


4. OVERLAY VIDEO COLORKEY LEAK

   Overlay video colorkey leak will cause patches of blue pixels
   to be noticed on the overlay video display. The Colorkey1 and
   Colorkey2 settings are default to the optimum for most system
   setup. This settings, however, might still fail for some system
   setup.

   If the colorkey leak is observed, you have to manually adjust
   the colorkey settings. Refer to the topic, "To adjust the
   Colorkey Settings", in your manual "Getting Started" for more
   instructions.

   If you increase your Graphic card's brightness level and you
   notice patches of blue pixels on the overlay video display,
   you have to manually adjust the colorkey settings. After
   adjustment, if you still notice patches of blue pixels, you may
   have to lower your Graphic card's brightness level.


5. 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.


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.  To play the file, open
      the PC-DVD Player, click on the Open File button (see the
      GETTING STARTED manual), select the VIDEO_TS.IFO file in the
      VIDEO_TS directory, click on the Open button.

   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.  In such cases, try playing the video in
      full-screen or moving the mouse cursor slower.

   Q. Why does the menu page change without having to click the mouse
      button?
   A. Some menu items are set so that the mouse cursor is sensed
      whenever it touches the hot spot; most frequently, when the
      MORE button is touched, the next menu page is displayed.

   Q. Why are some selections such as audio and caption settings grayed
      out for certain movie titles?
   A. Support for audio, caption, and multi-angle settings differ from
      one title to another, especially for multi-angle.  Sometimes, the
      setting can only be changed via the on-screen menu and not through
      the PC-DVD Player setting.

   Q. Why can't time search be used for some video clips?
   A. Some titles are mastered so that either time search 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 MAPPING 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
        F2            - Cycle Subpicture
        F3            - Cycle Audio
        F4            - Cycle Angle
        F5, Ctrl-D    - Place Bookmark here
        F7, M         - Go Root Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        F8, T         - Go Title Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        F9            - Go Chapter Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        F10           - Go Subpicture Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        F11           - Go Audio Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        F12           - Go Angle Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        M             - Go Root Menu/Resume (Toggle)
        T             - Go Title Menu/Resume (Toggle)

        0..9          - 0..9 Chapter/Track/DVD Menu Item
        Ctrl-1..0     - Bookmark #1..#10
        P             - Play/Resume
        S             - Stop
        A             - Pause/Play (Toggle)
        E             - Eject/Close Drive Tray (Toggle)
        B             - Step Backward
        W             - Step Forward
        O             - Slow Backward
        L             - Slow Forward
        V             - Previous
        N             - Next
        R             - Fast Rewind
        F             - Fast Forward
        U             - Increase Volume
        D             - Decrease Volume
        X             - Mute On/Off (Toggle)
                                                     

10. WIN98 POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDBY MODE

   In Win98, the system standby mode for power management is supported.
   But there is a random chance of the application during video playback
   to be unresponding after system standby mode. The application would
   have to be terminated before restarting.

   If this is undesirable, please disable the system standby mode during
   video playback.


11. WINNT 4.0 DISC AUTO DETECT FOR NEW USER

   For new user created in Win NT4.0, the application association for the 
   disc detector has to be done manually for disc auto detection. Please 
   refer to the disc detector online help for details for association.
 

 
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