                                                                         09/10/2008
                                                                  Version 3.05.91

ProCoder 3 Readme

This Readme contains important information that is not included in the User Manual. 
Also, this file might contain information of recent changes or enhancements. 
Please check this Readme before use. 


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What's inside this document:

1. License Agreement
2. Before installing ProCoder
3. Install ProCoder
4. Uninstall ProCoder
5. Known Limitations  
3. Revision dates 
Registered trademarks and trademarks 

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1. License Agreement
Please read the Software License Agreement before using this software. Do not use this software if you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement. 

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2. Before installing ProCoder
- Please uninstall previous versions of ProCoder first. 

- Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable is required for installation. If an error message appears duing intallation, go to vc_redist folder and run vcredist_x86.exe to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable.

- Apple Quick Time 7.4 is required for installation. To install QuickTime, go to the QuickTime folder and run QuickTime740Installer.exe.

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3. Install ProCoder 
Run setup.exe to install ProCoder. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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4. Uninstall ProCoder 
When uninstalling ProCoder, please uninstall from the Windows Control Panel.

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5. Known Limitations
- Fade in, fade out, or clip features cannot be seen on the preview screen, but the effects will be applied correctly to the exported file.

- When setting multiple MPEG2 HD or H.264 or Windows Media targets at the same time, the files may not be converted properly.

- Loading AVCHD file(1920x1080) is not supported.

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Revision dates
The version number stated here is given to this package. 
A different version number may be given to separate applications or drivers. 

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3.03.00       Release: 2007/03/01
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First release.

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3.05.50       Release: 2007/12/18
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(1)Additional support
- Support for Windows Vista.
- Support for HQ files created by Pegasus.
- Support for .MTS AVCHD files.
- Added MPEG-HDV2 presets for target.
- Added BluRay targets.

(2)Fixed issues
- Online help did not launch from the "?" button.
- Error when converting 1920x1080 MPEG2-TS files.
- Incorrect frames are added when stitching MPEG files.
- When converting to RealMedia 10, unsupported clips heights can be entered.
- H.264 2-pass conversion error when converting stitched HD uncompressed files.
- Error when converting to Flash with no audio.
- Error with audio when converting to WindowsMedia-Archive target.
- Error when applying rotate filter.
- Error when applying crop filter to HD video. 
- Error when converting to MPEG4.
- Error when converting to "iPod - device playback, PAL source" target.
- When launching ProCoder 3 from EDIUS, if you set multiple (more then 5) targets and then cancel ProCoder with the "X" button without exporting, this may cause EDIUS to crash.
- When AC3 is set as target audio parameter, the file is cannot be exported properly.

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3.05.91       Release: 2008/9/10
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(1)Additional support
- Support for EDIUS 5

(2)Fixed issues
- Fixed issue when transferring original timecode for long files.

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Registered trademarks and trademarks 
Canopus is a registered trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd. 
All other registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective holders. 

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Copyright (C) 2008 Canopus Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 
