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- ***** Important Notice *****
-
- If your system does not have the hardware and software to play MPEG movies
- in Windows, then you must first install the Video for Windows runtime player
- for the movies to work. Go to the Windows Program Manager and select FILE,
- then RUN, and type "D:\VFWSETUP\SETUP" (where D is the letter of your
- CD-ROM drive). Even if you have already loaded a version of Video for
- Windows, you will still need to run this setup program to load the
- SuperMatch Cinepak(TM) decompressor.
-
- ****************************
-
- **** Welcome to Aris Entertainment's Americana(tm) ****
-
- Thank you for your purchase. Your Aris disc was created by leading
- professionals in the electronic publishing field.
-
- For technical support, please call or write:
-
- Aris Entertainment
- 310 Washington Blvd, Suite 100
- Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- (310) 821-0234
- fax (310) 821-6463
-
- Copyright Notices: Americana is (c)(p) Copyright 1994 by Aris
- Multimedia Entertainment, Inc. Photos (c)(p) Copyright 1994 by
- Roger Goldingay. Audio (c)(p) 1994 by Bruce Hanifan Productions/BMI.
- Videos (c) 1994 by Roger Goldingay and (c) 1994 Video Tape Library, Ltd.
- The SuperMatch Cinepak decompressor is (c) Copyright 1993 by SuperMac
- Technology. The Video for Windows runtime player software is
- (c) Copyright 1992 Microsoft, Inc. Portions (c) Copyright 1992 Intel
- and Media Vision.
-
- NOTE: The SuperMatch Cinepak decompressor may not be redistributed by
- users of Aris products without a valid license agreement from SuperMac
- Technology. They can be reached at (408) 245-2202.
-
- Every attempt has been made to provide Multimedia PC-compatible content,
- both in images (BMP format) and sound (WAV format). A Windows
- navigational program can be found in the root directory of the disc.
- You may install part or all of the software (with the exception of the
- photos and music) to the hard drive by using the SETUP.EXE program. To do
- so, choose RUN from the FILE menu of the Windows Program Manager and type
- D:\SETUP, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. Installing
- everything to the hard disk provides much better performance, however, it
- adds about 1.5 MB of files to your hard drive. Buttons in the Windows
- program may be used with a mouse or with the TAB and ENTER keys. The
- TAB key moves from button to button, and the ENTER key selects.
- Standard Windows help is available--just press the button labeled
- "?" on the "Control Panel" (button bar) in the program.
-
- Keep in mind the following requirements:
-
- 1. You must have Windows version 3.1 or later to use our navigational
- program. We have discontinued distributing our MS-DOS non-Windows version,
- though you can still use the image files on the CD in a DOS application if
- you have a program that can display them.
-
- 2. You must have an MPC-compatible sound card to hear the music. Boards
- from Creative Labs (the SoundBlaster Pro), Media Vision (Pro Audio
- Spectrum), and many other vendors have been tested for compatibility with
- this product.
-
- 3. Still pictures were meant to be displayed with a 256, 32K, 64K,
- or 16M color 640 x 480 Windows driver. Such drivers are available
- direct from your video board's manufacturer. Drivers for many
- brands are also included in Aris's "MPC Wizard." You must have
- at least 512K of video RAM. Use Windows Setup to change your
- driver.
-
- 4. In order to view the MPEG versions of the movies in Windows, your system
- must have the necessary hardware and software. If your system lacks this
- hardware, you should still be able to play the movies in the Video for
- Windows (SuperMatch Cinepak) format.
-
- 5. Video for Windows playback requires installation of the Video for Windows
- runtime drivers. These can be found in the VFWSETUP directory. Just go to
- the File Manager of Windows, then launch the SETUP.EXE program in the
- VFWSETUP directory.
-
- 6. If the sound breaks up, try to increase the buffering done by Windows.
- To do this, go to the Main Window, select Control Panel, then select
- Drivers. Double click on the MCI Sound selection and move the slider to
- 9 seconds of buffering. If this doesn't entirely solve the problem,
- you may need to increase the memory buffering in the MSCDEX statement in
- your AUTOEXEC.BAT (the /m: command). Try increasing it to 16 or 20.
-
- 7. Movie performance varies, based on the caliber of your installed
- hardware. Best performance is obtained from MPC-compatible CD-ROM drives,
- which are capable of transfering data at 150KB per second or greater.
- You can test the performance of your drive with the MPC Wizard(tm).
-
-
- The disc you have in your CD-ROM drive contains two complete
- versions of Americana (tm), one for Macintosh, the other for the
- Windows PC. Your CD-ROM driver is smart enough to figure out which one
- you view, so sit back and enjoy.
-
- Audio is stored in the WAVE directory in Microsoft's WAV format.
- Audio files have been tested with MPC-compatible sound boards and
- are of a high-enough quality for multimedia presentations (22 Khz, mono).
- You must have an MPC compatible sound board with a speaker or headphones
- to hear the WAV files. The MediaVision ProAudio Spectrum and the Sound
- Blaster Professional sound boards were used in the development of this
- product. They are both easy to install and work well.
-
-
- LIMITED USE RIGHTS
- ------------------
-
- When you first enter the program you are asked whether you accept
- limited-use rights to the images, sounds, and videos supplied on
- the Americana disc. Limited use rights are as follows:
-
-
- * Reuse Guidelines: MediaClips can be reproduced royalty
- free in print and digital publications, except that
- resale in the form of clip art collections or as clip
- art is not permitted. Reproduction for broadcast, satellite
- or cable media is prohibited. Users must give prior written
- notice of any commercial reproduction(s) and submit two sample
- copies to Aris Multimedia Entertainment, Inc. Users must not
- reproduce more than 20% of the individual pictures, sounds or
- videos without the prior written permission of Aris Multimedia
- Entertainment, Inc. Users may not alter, remove or modify logos
- or any proprietary marks of ownership contained on any files on
- this disc. Users further agree to comply with all federal, state
- and local legal restrictions. Contents may not be used for
- pornographic or illegal purposes.
-
- * Copyright notice: Users must credit the artist and reproduce the
- following notice in the publicationÆs listing of copyrights, as
- well as adjacent to the reproduction in print works:
-
- ⌐ Aris Multimedia Entertainment, Inc. l994.
-
- If you wish to use HIGH resolution versions of the images, sounds or
- videos contained on this disc, Aris will place you in contact with the
- artist(s) so you may negotiate rights. For additional information contact:
-
- Rights and Permissions
- Aris Multimedia Entertainment, Inc.
- 310 Washington Blvd., Suite 100
- Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- 310-821-0234
-
-
- FILES ON THIS DISK
- ------------------
-
- There are 100 high quality images and 100 sound tracks stored on
- this disc. Images are stored in several formats for your
- convenience:
-
- 1. 24-bit TIF, in 640 x 480 format, for high resolution paint
- programs and desktop publishing, in the TIFF directory. Users with
- Hi-Color or True-Color cards may view these images with programs
- capable of 24-bit image display.
-
- 2. 8-bit BMP, 640 x 480 format, in the BMPLARGE directory.
-
- 3. 8-bit BMP, 320 x 240 format, for high speed viewing, in the
- BMPSMALL directory.
-
- We have also included an excellent file conversion shareware program called
- IMAGE ALCHEMY in case you need to use one of our images in a format we
- have not provided. You may use the IMAGE ALCHEMY shareware program for
- two weeks without registering the software and paying the fee. Please
- note, this program works well on all 640 x 480 or smaller
- images. It offers many fine capabilities, such as
- conversion between many different formats, including Mac and PC,
- and it should find a home in your imaging utilities directories.
- The registered version will handle images larger than 640 x 480.
-
- ALCHEMY.EXE is copyright (c) 1990-91 by Handmade Software,
- Inc. Handmade Software is not affiliated or associated with Aris
- Entertainment, and use of its program does not constitute an endorsement.
-
- Movies are stored in the MPEG and Video for Windows (SuperMatch Cinepak)
- formats. MPEG files can be found in the MPEG directory, and Video for
- Windows files can be found in the VFW_CINE directory.
-
- Audio files are stored in the WAV format, and can be found in the WAVE
- directory. They were recorded in 22 Khz, 8-bit.
-
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- PRODUCTS BY ARIS MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
- -----------------------------------------
-
- Multimedia Starter Pak(TM)
- *Special 3-disc set*
- Get the most out of your multimedia system with three of the best
- selling CD-ROMs ever made. The Starter Pak includes:
- * WinTutor 3.1
- It's the easy way to learn Windows 3.1! Learn what you want
- at your own pace. An ideal companion to quickly get started,
- or improve your skills.
- * The MPC Wizard 2.0
- * World View
-
- Video Cube: Space(TM)
- A radically new CD-ROM game that pits you against the Video Cube.
- It's like the cube puzzle game you couldn't put down...only way
- cooler! Unscramble the images to solve the puzzle and then stand
- back for the show! But do it fast because it's you against the
- cube. Fail and you're blown to interstellar bits!
-
- The MPC Wizard(TM)
- Get your Multimedia Windows system up and running fast!
- Diagnostics tests check out your graphics, sound, and CD-ROM
- performance. Extensive Troubleshooting Tips help you solve your
- multimedia problems. Includes one of the most comprehensive
- collections of Windows graphics and sound drivers available
- anywhere. Also includes The Best of MediaClips(TM), featuring 60
- images, 60 sounds, and 8 movies from our extensive MediaClips(TM)
- series.
-
- Americana(TM)
- From the Purple Mountains to the Great Plains, from the big cities to
- the small towns, from sea to shining sea--experience the land we call
- home!
-
- New York, NY(TM)
- The best of the Big Apple is here! The sights and sounds of New York
- City from the World Trade Center to the subways. Experience the
- excitement and culture of the city that never sleeps!
-
- Animal Kingdom(TM)
- From the Great Plains to the savannas, from the Sahara to the coldest
- tundra, a multitude of creatures abound. With outstanding new-age
- clips accompanying every image, explore nature and let Animal Kingdom
- take you on a safari you'll never forget.
-
- World View(TM)
- Pictures of the earth and other planets from above. Liftoffs,
- landings, and other photos and videos from the best of the space
- program.
-
- Full Bloom(TM)
- A bouquet of beautiful and exotic flowers from around the world.
- You'll find 100 images bright and bursting with color, 100
- soothing solo piano music clips, and 25 Video for Windows videos
- of flowers that bloom before your eyes.
-
- Deep Voyage(TM)
- Journey for 20,000 leagues under the sea! Dive in exotic coral
- reefs and majestic kelp beds. Deep and uncharted waters come
- alive with plant and animal life right before your eyes.
-
- Tropical Rain forest(TM)
- The overwhelming abundance of the world's most exciting natural
- wonder unfolds before your eyes. Exotic creatures and plants that
- are found nowhere else on earth come alive as you explore the
- uncharted regions of the forest.
-
- Majestic Places(TM)
- Dynamic Mt. Everest, breathtaking Mt. McKinley, the remotest
- parts of Tibet and other natural wonders along with 100 audio
- clips of contemporary music.
-
- Island Designs(TM)
- *Special 2-disc set*
- Disc 1 (Vintage Aloha)(TM) contains playful and rare "antique"
- Hawaiian shirt patterns from the 1920's through the 1950's,
- teamed with the best of early Hawaiian music.
- Disc 2 (Batik Designs)(TM) contains alluring and richly-colored
- fabric designs from exotic Bali, combined with enchanting
- Balinese drum and xylophone music, and other ambient sounds.
-
- Wild Places(TM)
- Award-winning natural landscapes and close-ups featuring deserts,
- rocks, jungles, seascapes, and forests, paired with originally-
- scored "new age" audio tracks.
-
- Jets and Props(TM)
- *Special 2-disc set*
- Graphic and spectacular photos of civilian and military jet and
- classic props. Hundreds of photos and sound clips make this an
- airshow on a disc!
-
- Business Backgrounds(TM)
- Business equipment, offices, buildings and situations for use in
- business presentations.
-
- Money, Money, Money!(TM)
- Pictures of US and international currency, along with 25 MPC
- movies of money hot off the press. One hundred audio tracks,
- descriptions on each currency, and sound-effects.
-