Important Information About QuickTime 7
Welcome to QuickTime 7, the world's digital media standard. Please take a moment to read the important information below.
Minimum System Requirements:
• 233 MHz Intel Pentium class or better processor
• At least 128 MB of RAM
• Windows 2000 or XP
Please note: A more powerful computer will deliver better playback performance.
Important notice to QuickTime Pro users
Installation of QuickTime 7 will disable the QuickTime Pro functionality in prior versions of QuickTime, such as QuickTime 5 or QuickTime 6. If you proceed with this installation, you must purchase a new QuickTime 7 Pro key to regain QuickTime Pro functionality. After installation, visit http://www.apple.com/quicktime to purchase a QuickTime 7 Pro key.
What's New in QuickTime 7.1.3
QuickTime 7.1.3 is an important release that delivers numerous bug fixes and addresses critical security issues. This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users and is required for playback of content purchased in the iTunes Music Store.
New in QuickTime 7 Player
QuickTime Player provides many exciting features.
• H.264 video support. Watch movies created with this state-of-the-art, standards-based codec which delivers exceptional-quality video at the lowest data rate possible.
• Live resize. Playback continues smoothly as you change the size of the QuickTime Player window.
• Zero-configuration streaming. Now QuickTime automatically determines the best Internet connection speed for your computer and adjusts it as necessary. And if a connection is lost during streaming, QuickTime automatically reconnects to the server.
• Surround sound. QuickTime Player can now play up to 24 channels of audio. With QuickTime 7, your PC, and surround speakers, you can enjoy the full effect of your surround sound movie or game.
• New and improved playback controls. Use new playback controls to adjust settings for the best viewing experience. Easily change settings including jog shuttle, playback speed, bass, treble, and balance.
• All-new content guide. The new QuickTime Content Guide provides access to the latest in entertainment on the Internet.
New in QuickTime 7 Pro
QuickTime 7 Pro users enjoy not only all the great features in QuickTime Player, but also the following new QuickTime Pro capabilities:
• Create H.264 video. Create incredible-looking video for any use, from 3G (for mobile devices) to HD (high definition) and everything in between.
• Record audio. Capture audio for easy podcast creation or slideshow narration.
• Create video for iPod. QuickTime Pro allows you to easily convert your existing movie collection or video podcast into a format that can be played back on iPod.
• Create surround audio. Create a rich multimedia experience by adding multichannel audio to your movie. QuickTime automatically mixes the audio to work with the speaker setup of each user.
• Floating controls. Easily access functions like pause, play, fast-forward, and rewind while watching full-screen movies.
• Concurrent exports. Export multiple files at once and continue with your next playback or editing task.
• Improved movie authoring. Editing tasks are much easier with new hot keys for in and out points. In addition, Movie Properties has been completely redesigned to facilitate simple and efficient movie authoring.
• AAC constant-quality mode. In addition to the existing constant bit rate mode, QuickTime 7 Pro allows you to create AAC audio files optimized for constant quality for a consistently high-quality listening experience.
• 3G streaming. Create 3G files for RTSP streaming that are interoperable with 3G streaming handsets and delivery architectures.
• Automate with VB Script. Automate your QuickTime workflow with native VB Script support in QuickTime 7. Developers can also use VB Script to access the new QuickTime Active X control for creating custom multimedia applications.
Stay up-to-date
Future updates to QuickTime and other Apple software may be applied using Apple Software Update for Windows. Apple Software Update for Windows will be installed with QuickTime 7.1.3.
For more information
For more information about using QuickTime, open QuickTime and choose Help > QuickTime Player Help.
To purchase QuickTime 7 Pro, visit http://www.apple.com/quicktime.
To find the latest in QuickTime content, visit http://www.apple.com/quicktime or open QuickTime and choose Window > Show Content Guide.
To access technical support, visit http://www.apple.com/support and choose QuickTime.
A note about copyright
This software may be used to reproduce materials and is licensed to you only for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials you are authorized or legally permitted to reproduce. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, contact your legal advisor.
About Roland's Sound Set for General MIDI and GS Format
This release of QuickTime includes an instrument sound set licensed from Roland Corporation that makes a complete General MIDI compatible sound set. It also includes additional sounds necessary to make a complete GS Format compatible sound set.
What is the GS Format?
The GS Format is a standardized set of specifications for sound sources that defines the manner in which multitimbral sound generating devices will respond to the MIDI messages. The GS Format complies with the General MIDI System Level - 1. The GS Format also defines a number of other details over and above the features of General MIDI. These include unique specifications for sound and functions available for tone editing, effects, and other specifications concerning the manner in which sound sources will respond to MIDI messages. Any device that is equipped with GS Format sound sources can faithfully reproduce both General MIDI sound recordings and GS Format MIDI sound recordings.
How to contact Roland:
Roland Corporation
1-4-20 Sonezaki-Shinchi, Kita-ku,
Osaka 530-0002 Japan
For more information about Roland and its line of products, visit their website at: http://www.roland.co.jp
Limitations
Roland reserves all rights to the Sound Set not expressly granted by Roland Corporation U.S. or by Apple under the terms of Apple's Software Distribution Agreement.
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