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Apple's QuickTime Plug-in for the Internet
Version 1.1
Read-me for Macintosh Users
Apple's QuickTime plug-in lets you view QuickTime movies and QuickTime
VR (Virtual Reality) Panoramas and Objects directly in your browser
window. This read-me describes what you will need and how to use the
Macintosh version of Apple's QuickTime plug-ins for the Internet. If you
are a Windows user, please see the Windows read-me.
ATTENTION Netscape Navigator Users: This version of the QuickTime
plug-in is newer than the 1.0 version shipping with Netscape Navigator
3.0. Check out the new features listed below!
This document covers:
Ñ Installation Instructions
Ñ New Features
Ñ Frequent Questions
Ñ Sources of additional information
Installing the QuickTime Plug-in
--------------------------------
To take full advantage of the QuickTime plug-in, you will need to
install QuickTime 2.5, the plug-in (and optionally the QuickTime Virtual
Reality component and the QuickTime MPEG extension), and configure your
browser to use the plug-in. Here are the details of what you will need
and how to configure it.
What you need
-------------
Ñ Macintosh or Power Macintosh running System 7 or later
Ñ A browser that supports plug-ins: Netscape 2.x, Netscape 3.x, or
Internet Explorer for Macintosh 2.1. (Note: We are evaluating a
pre-release beta version of Internet Explorer 3.0.)
Ñ QuickTime 2.5 for Macintosh
Ñ Macintosh Sound Manager version 3.2 for Macintosh (included in System
7.5.3 and QuickTime 2.5)
Ñ The latest version of Apple's QuickTime Plug-in for the Internet (
Macintosh)
Ñ Version 1.00 or later of the QuickTime MPEG extension.
Ñ Sufficient free memory. RAM requirements depends which browser you
use. We recommend your Macintosh have an additional 1 MB of free RAM
beyond that required by the browser you are running.
Install QuickTime 2.5
---------------------
Please make sure you have QuickTime 2.5, which is available on the WWW
at the QuickTime software page (http:\\quicktime.apple.com\sw\sw.html).
The QuickTime software will be downloaded as a compressed archive called
qt25.hqx. If you are using Netscape 3.0, this file should decompress
automatically to a folder called "Net Install".
If the file does not expand, you may need StuffIt Expander 4.0 from
Aladdin Systems. You can download this software from Aladdin's Web site
at http://www.aladdinsys.com/consumer/updates.html. To use StuffIt
Expander to decompress the file, launch StuffIt Expander and select
"Expand..." from the "File" menu and choose qt25.hqx. StuffIt Expander
will decompress the file and create the "Net Install" folder.
Open the Net Install folder, open the "Install Disk 1" folder inside of
it, and launch the Installer application. This will place all of the
necessary QuickTime software in the proper places on your computer. You
will need to restart your computer after running the installer.
Install the QuickTime plug-in and optional extensions
-----------------------------------------------------
Download the plugin (mac_qtpi.hqx) from the QuickTime software page. The
downloaded file is a compressed archive which should automatically
expand and unarchive to a file called "QuickTime plugin". Put this file
in the plug-ins folder for the browser you are using. You'll need to
quit and restart the browser.
If the file does not expand, you may need StuffIt Expander 4.0 from
Aladdin Systems. You can download this software from Aladdin's Web site
at http://www.aladdinsys.com/consumer/updates.html. To use StuffIt
Expander to decompress the file, launch StuffIt Expander and select
"Expand..." from the "File" menu and choose mac_qtpi.hqx. StuffIt
Expander will decompress the file.
If you would like to use the Beta release of the QuickTime MPEG
extension to play back MPEG movies with the plugin, you will need to
download the MPEG Installer from the QuickTime BETA Software Page. Be
sure to read the documentation that comes with the MPEG software.
Configure Your Browser
----------------------
The Macintosh QuickTime plug-in can be used to Fast Start a variety of
media types in addition to QuickTime movies. But you may need to tell
your browser to use it. Complete instructions are in are in the Browser
Configuration document on the web at http://quicktime.apple.com/sw/
browserconfig.html
New Features in Version 1.1
---------------------------
Ñ Expanded Browser Support: Netscape 2.x, Netscape 3.x, Internet
Explorer for Macintosh 2.1.
Ñ Detailed instructions on how to install the plug-in and configure your
browser have been included here.
Ñ QTVR Hot Spots - allows you to click on "hot spots" in a QTVR movie to
jump to a new page.
Ñ Webmaster control over default playback volume for movies.
Ñ "Scaled" movies - movies can play back at different sizes.
Ñ "Cached" movies (Netscape 3.0 users only) - movies you have recently
viewed can be cached just like other documents so they don't need to
re-load when you return to them.
Ñ Expanded media type support - you can configure your browser to use
the Apple QuickTime plug-in to play non-QuickTime files such as WAV and
AIFF audio files.
Ñ MPEG playback support with the QuickTime MPEG Extension (Power PC
only).
Ñ Greatly improved (3x) load times for local movies. Makes hybrid CD/internet systems fly.
Ñ VR capabilities are built in, no extra file to download.
Frequently Asked Questions
--------------------------
Q Why should I install the QuickTime plug-in?
A Apple's QuickTime plug-in for the Internet lets you experience
QuickTime content directly in the browser window. You no longer need a
"helper application" like MoviePlayer to view QuickTime content over the
Internet. You can also view QuickTime VR (Virtual Reality) Panoramas and
Objects right in your browser.
The QuickTime plug-in works with existing QuickTime movies, and with
movies prepared to take advantage of the plug-in's "fast-start" feature.
The fast-start feature will present the first frame of the movie almost
immediately and can begin playing even before the movie has been
completely downloaded.
Your browser can be set up to use the QuickTime plug-in automatically to
play any QuickTime movie while browsing the Internet. The plug-in can
play many kinds of QuickTime movies (.mov files) including movies with
text, MIDI, and other kinds of data. It will also let you interact with
QuickTime VR Panoramas and Objects. Version 1.1 of the QuickTime plug-in
supports other file formats as well - you no longer need half-a-dozen
plug-ins to support each different type of audio or video file that you
may encounter on the Web since QuickTime 2.5 and the plug-in can play
them back for you.
Q I dowloaded the QuickTime MPEG extension and my browser is configured
to use it, but it doesn't work. Why not?
A You probably have a 68k Macintosh. The MPEG extension only works with
PowerPC Macintoshes.
Q I have a 68k Mac so I can't use the QuickTime MPEG extension. But the
QuickTime plug-in is configured to look for it to play MPEG files. How
to do I tell the plug-in NOT to look for the MPEG Component?
A The answer depends on which browser you are using:
Netscape 3.0: The Helper preferences for the MPEG mime type should be
set to save to disk.
Netscape 2.0 or Internet Explorer. To reconfigure the plug-in to not
include support for MPEG: Load a (non-MPEG) movie with the plug-in, then
click and hold on the movie, and select 'Update Mime Types' from the
pop-up menu. This will force the plug-in to scan the system capabilities
and set its list of supported mime types appropriately. You will need
to quit and relaunch the browser after doing this. See the Browser
Configuration document on the web at http://quicktime.apple.com/sw/
browserconfig.html for more information.
Q How much memory (RAM) do I need to use the plug-in, and are there any
ways to reduce RAM requirements?
A Macintosh RAM requirements depends which browser you use. We
recommend your Macintosh have an additional 1 MB of free RAM beyond that
required by the browser you are running. For instance, if you are using
the Navigator 3.0 version, which in recent releases came configured to
use 9 MB of RAM, you will need 10 MB free to run Navigator and the
plug-in. Check the RAM requirements for your browser by clicking on the
browser's icon in the Finder and choosing "Get Info" from the File menu.
Your RAM mileage may vary so you may not require as much as stated
above. Different browsers may require different amounts of memory.
Turning off unneeded extensions and quitting other running applications
may help reduce memory requirements.
For best performance, we recommend turning Virtual Memory off if
possible.
Q Is there any special configuration or set-up I need to do depending on
which browser I am using?
A Yes; different browsers require different set-up. See the Browser
Configuration document (http://quicktime.apple.com/sw/
browserconfig.html) for more information.
Q I am using a Web browser other than Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer and I am experiencing problems with the QuickTime plug-in.
A In this release the QuickTime plug-in only supports Netscape
Navigator 2.x, 3.x, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1.
Q How do I save a QuickTime movie from a Web page to my hard-drive?
A Just click and hold the mouse down over the movie. A popup will appear
that lets you save the movie.
Q I design web pages and would like to know more about movie controls
and other capabilities of the QuickTime plug-in. Where should I look for
documentation?
A Please check the QuickTime Webmaster's Page on the web at
http://quicktime.apple.com/sw/webmaster_1.1.html to learn about all of
the capabilities of the Quicktime plug-in.
Q I downloaded the QuickTime software - it showed up with the extension
.hqx and when I click on it, nothing happens.
A The suffix .hqx is used for files that have been Bin-Hex compressed. To
decompress these files, you need an application such as StuffIt Expander
4.0 from Aladdin Systems. Some browsers come with this software but
others do not. StuffIt Expander is free - you can download this software
from Aladdin's Web site at http://www.aladdinsys.com/consumer/updates.html.
Q When I click on a QuickTime VR Object or Panorama, I get a blank
window. How do I get VR to work with the QuickTime plug-in on the
Macintosh?
A You may not have enough free memory. Try quitting open applications or
disabling unneeded extensions to increase your free memory.
Q The QuickTime movies I'm viewing don't always play smoothly. What's
wrong?
A Check to see if you have Virtual Memory turned on. Virtual memory can
interfere with the plug-in's ability to play back QuickTime movies. If
possible, turn virtual memory off for best performance.
Q I found a page with background audio and a VR Panorama. As I was
playing with the VR movie, the audio stopped playing. Why?
A When you are interacting with the VR movie and moving the mouse, the
audio movie will stop temporarily. Releasing the mouse button should
allow the audio to resume.
Q I am browsing a page with a QuickTime VR panorama and expect that I
can use the option and control (shift and control on Windows) to zoom
in/zoom out of the movie. Likewise, with a regular QuickTime movie, I
expect the arrow keys to step through the movie a frame at a time. But
the movies don't seem to respond to keystrokes.
A You need to select the QuickTime VR panaroma or QuickTime movie first
by clicking on it. On Windows, the arrow keys do not step through the
movie as they do on the Macintosh.
Q I have a Power Macintosh with 16MB of RAM. When I try to run a music
movie I get no audio.
A You are probably still using QuickTime 2.1, which requires additional
memory to play MIDI movies. You should upgrade to QuickTime 2.5, which
is available on the QuickTime Software page.
For More Information
--------------------
Direct your Plug-in feedback and bugs to: qtplug11@apple.com
If you attempt to play a Software MPEG movie over the Internet and
experience problems with the QuickTime MPEG Extension, send feedback and
bugs to: qtmpeg10@apple.com
When reporting a difficulty or problem please be sure to correctly
report:
Ñ Which version of the plug-in you are using
Ñ Which operating system you are running
Ñ What the configuration of your machine is (machine type, RAM, etc.)
Ñ What movie or URL location you are at when you experience difficulties
Because of the heavy traffic on the QuickTime pages, we may not be able
to respond to your e-mail individually. We appreciate your feedback!
For general QuickTime support for both Mac and Windows, go to
http://www.info.apple.com where you can find both discussion groups and
FAQs to answer whatever questions you might have.
QuickTime Plug-in Sample Site
-----------------------------
Visit the new QuickTime Plug-in Sample Site at
http://www.mediacity.com/~erweb and see how developers are using
embedded QuickTime media to enhance web sites. Before your visit, make
sure you've already installed the plug-in and related QuickTime software
as described above.
This read-me was last updated on December 11, 1996