Created for Version 1.00 beta 11
Do not modify... the help window relies on it

What is QuickPlayer:
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  Thanks for using QuickPlayer.
  QuickPlayer is an GUI (Graphical User Interface) for
  Firelight Technologie's (http://www.fmod.org) fmod.dll.
  This means, QuickPlayer manages the playlist, menus,
  options, ... (What you actually see) and uses fmod.dll
  to play back (...) sounds/music. (What you hear) (load/
  play/pause/volume/time/seek/...).
  Additionally, QuickPlayer "supports" Infrared Remote
  Controls (See Section "IR Support")

  This document will give you additional information of
  QuickPlayers features. It will not contain any infor-
  mation about basic features that any player offers.

Bugs, Errors, Problems, ...:
----------------------------

  We suggest to disable scrolling effects (display proper-
  ties)

  As QuickPlayer uses an external dll-file (fmod.dll),
  any problem/error could be:
   - QuickPlayer error/bug
   - fmod.dll error/bug
   - other software error/bug (e.g. Operating system)
   - multimedia device problem (e.g. no device, device not
     installed (properly), device in use by other appli-
     cation; incompatibility; directx problem)
   - media error (invalid/damaged file)

  What you should do:
  Of course I'm testing my software and find most errors
  myself. Additionally, a good friend of mine tests any
  beta-version.
  If you find an error anyway (that's why it's a beta),
  here's what you should check first:
   - Test other players; if an error occurs:
     other software error/bug, multimedia device problem
   - Test same media file with other players: if the error
     occurs: media error
   - Test same media file with fmod player
     (http://www.fmod.org). If the error occurs:
     fmod error/bug (...). Check their homepage
   - Test it with QuickPlayer:
     If the error occurs with QuickPlayer only (oops), it
     is (may be) my fault (or one more strange Microsoft
     Visual Basic behavior).
     You can do me a favor and find out what you did that
     caused the error (bug) and find the fastest / easies
     way to reproduce this error and eMail your report
     (info@ctuser.net).
     Please also check if the error depends on one or more
     settings (repeat mode, fading, ...)

Stop / Next Song / End song / Play next:
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  Stop:      Stops current song. Does not jump to next
             item. (When "Play next" is set, QuickPlayer
             will not stop but remove your "Play next"
             command)
  Next song: Stops current song and play next item
             "Remove played song", "stop each song" and
             "MD Record Mode" options are NOT be processed
  End song:  Stops current song (simulates the song ended)
             and plays next item
             "Remove played song", "stop each song" and
             "MD Record Mode" options are processed
  Play next: Selected playlist item will be played after
             the current item. To skip a "Play next"
             command, press "Stop" once (does not stop
             current song)

Drag'n'Drop:
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  Adds files/directories to playlist end
  Dropping on the form or playlist will insert files only.
  Dropping on the default play buttons will jump to first
  inserted, file and:
   - Previous button: dropping not supported
   - Play button:     Play new file(s) immediately
                      (no crossfade support)
   - Pause button:    No additional function
   - Stop button:     No additional function
   - Next button:     Play new file(s) after current song
   - End song button: Ends current song, play new file(s)
                      (with crossfade support)

  You can also drag items from your playlist to the
  explorer or other programs. (Dragging to the explorer
  will copy files)

Crossfade General Readme:
-------------------------

  QuickPlayer supports automatic "crossfading" (works with
  streams only). You can also crossfade yourself using the
  crossfade window.
  Please note: If QuickPlayer does automatically crossfade
               (or assist you), it does fade in the new
               song and immediatelly fade out the old, but
               it's not really crossfade, but it fades and
               crosses songs. (Should be better than a
               real crossfade if song volumes differ or
               the songs allready fade)

  If enabled, QuickPlayer will autocrossfade 16-12 seconds
  before songend. (current song lenght must be above 30
  seconds total length)

  A perfect crossfade would be:
   1. The new song starts at 0% volume
  [2. Using headphones to hear the new song, attach both
      songs speed, ...
      Not supported in QuickPlayer]
   3. The new song fades in, the old song fades out.
      (You may play both songs for some time if they match
      each other)
   3. Stop old song / finish (New song should be at full
      volume, the old song at 0%)

Crossfading for beginners:
--------------------------

  Please note: If QuickPlayer does automatically crossfade
               (or assist you), it does fade in the new
               song and immediatelly fade out the old, but
               it's not really crossfade, but it fades and
               crosses songs. (Should be better than a
               real crossfade if song volumes differ or
               the songs allready fade)

  Tip: If you make any mistake or don't know what to do,
       simply press press "Finish / automatic crossfade".
       This will finish your crossfade and you can start a
       new one.
  Tip: During crossfade an icon will be displayed to
       indicate that the crossfade is in progress / not
       yet finished.

  Crossfade modes:
   1. Fullautomatic
        - Press "Finish / automatic crossfade"
   2. Simple
        - Press "Fade in" to fade in the new song
        - Press "Fade out" to fadeout the old song
   3. Simple crossfade
        - Press "Start" to beginn playback of the new song
          (at 0% Volume)
        - Slowly slide the scrollbar at the bottom to the
          left
   4. Manual fading
        - Press "Start" to beginn playback of the new song
          (at 0% Volume)
        - Use the left scrollbar to fade in the new song /
          use the right scrollbar to fade out the old song
          (When both fade in/out are finished, QuickPlayer
          will automatically stop the song)

  Tip: QuickPlayer automatically enabled/disabled features
       whenever [possible / not / no more] needed.
       During crossfading, you can press "Finish /
       automatic crossfade" at any time to let QuickPlayer
       complete.

Crossfade window elements:
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  What each element does: Start  FadeIn  FadeOut  Stop
   - Start                  xxx
   - Fade in                xxx     xxx
   - Start (100%)           xxx     ---
     (starts at full volume)
   - Fadeout                                xxx     xxx
   - Stop                                           xxx
   - Finish /               xxx     xxx     xxx     xxx
     automatic crossfade
   - Bottom scrollbar               xxx     xxx    (xxx)
     (stops when finished)
   - Left scrollbar                 xxx
   - Right scrollbar                        xxx    (xxx)
     (stops when finished)

  Labels:
   - upper left:  Shows elapsed time of the new song
   - upper right: Shows volume of the new song 
   - lower left:  Shows remaining time of the old song
   - lower right: Shows volume of the old song 

  Tip: If you make any mistake or don't know what to do,
       simply press press "Finish / automatic crossfade".
       This will finish your crossfade and you can start a
       new one.
  Tip: During crossfade an icon will be displayed to
       indicate that the crossfade is in progress / not
       yet finished.

IR Support:
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  So QuickPlayer can receive commands from WinLIRC, I
  cannot promise it works on any hard-/software.
  (I currently use a Packard Bell remote control /
  receiver with WinLIRC 0.6 on Windows 98 SE)

  This version will NOT work with Microsoft Windows XP
  Media Center Edition Remote Control (if it really
  supports IR Controls). You need a Infrared remote
  control and receiver that are compatible with and setup
  for WinLIRC. As WinLIRC uses network communication, it
  may be that you need either a virtual or hardware
  ethernet adapter. (WinLIRC fails to initialise on my
  computer before my ethernet adapter is installed)
  To use your IR, QuickPlayer requires MSWinSck.ocx (in
  QuickPlayer or Windows system directory).

  Open QuickPlayer Setup page, check "Infrared remote
  support (via WinLIRC)". On success, you can click on
  "..." to setup your remote. If you use a "firewall", you
  will have to permit both QuickPlayer and WinLIRC:
   - QuickPlayer: Outbound TPC/IP connection, port 8765 to
                  your computer (Name or IP)
   - WinLIRC:     Inbound TPC/IP connection, port 8765
                  from your computer (Name or IP)

  Please note that QuickPlayer may "stop responding" for
  some time when trying to enable IR (waiting for
  WinSock). It's not a QuickPlayer problem (not my fault).

Settings / Playlist:
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  The INI-file is compatible with most previously saved
  files and may be compatible with future QuickPlayer
  versions.

  The playlist (m3u-file) is full compatible, but when
  using QuickPlayer playlists with other players (or
  versewise), only the playlist itself (filelist) will be
  loaded. Any additional settings will get lost.

  The following settings are stored in the playlist (m3u):
   - Remove missing songs
   - Remove played songs
   - Repeat mode
   - Autorefresh directory count and refresh interval
   - Last played song
   - Autorefresh directories
   - Playlist (non-refresh songs only)

  The following settings are stored in the INI-file:
   - Fading (Fading)
   - Follow current song (FollowSong)
   - Stop after each song (StopEachSong)
   - MD Record mode (MDRecMode)
   - Crossfading (CrossFading)
   - Show titles when minimized (AlwaysShowTitle)
   - Show elapsed time (ShowElapsedTime)

   - Crossfade window (CrossFadeWindow) and its position
     (CrossFadeWindowLeft, CrossFadeWindowTop)
   - Volume (Volume)
   - Qplayer window position and size (WindowLeft,
     WindowTop, WindowWidth, WindowHeight)

   - Skip songs after ... minutes (SkipAfter)
     (0 if disabled)
   - Tray icon settings (ShowTrayIcon, MinimizeToTray,
     TrayLeftClick, TrayRightClick)
   - Disabled file types (DisabledFiles)
   - File delete confirmation (DelFileSett)

  The following are stored in the INI-file but will be
  removed if any error occur:
   - Output device settings (OutPutMode, SoundCard)
   - PLay on startup (PlayOnStartup)
   - Infrared remote support (IRSupport)

  The following setting is stored in the Windows regestry:
   - Run at windows startup (HotKey_LocalMachine,
     Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run,
     QuickPlayer)

