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This MM version of Pro AudioSpectrum & MPC Digest requires
an MPC compatible computer... in other words, at least a
386/SX, 256 color VGA and a sound card compatible with
Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.0 with MM extensions. THIS PROGRAM
WILL ONLY RUN IN WINDOWS!!
You also have to have the following files...
PLAYACT.ZIP or preferrably PLACT2.ZIP
PASFNTS7.ZIP
PFNTUD??.ZIP where ?? is the issue #. You should have ALL update
font files as we use some over and over from month to month.
If you did not get these files, you need to call back to the
bbs you got this from and download those files. If they aren't
there, please call the support bbs at 206-957-1112 and log on
as P A S (use the spaces) with a password of MPC. You will
be able to get the files from directory 68. Also, PLEASE leave
me a message (Comment to SysOp) and tell me where you got
this file and that the others are not present so I can
upload them.
You will need to change your MIDI Mapper for this magazine.
You should be running the extended configuration. This is the one
that has PAS OPL3 Driver or FM Synth set to channels 1-10 and 13-16.
Then set the destination channel of 10 to 16.
If you do not have this setup, you will have to create it. Just click on New
and then set the port properly. Set channels 1-10 and 13-16 to FM Synth
or OPL3 Synth or something like that. It HAS to be the synth. There
were several names for this, so you need to figure that part out.
Instructions for using Playact, the multimedia player and playing
PASMMXX.ACP.
PLAYACT.EXE is the file you will use to play the multimedia
version of Pro AudioSpectrum & MPC Digest. It is very simple
to use. Here are some quick instructions.
In 1024X768 mode, you will not need to do anything but use
run from Program Manager (or whatever shell you happen to be
using) and type in PLAYACT.EXE. When the program comes up,
you will choose file and then open and then type in
PASMMxx.ACP. After that, all you have to do is just push the
right arrow on the VCR control panel and away you go. There
are always buttons at the bottom of each scene to make
choices with. Please keep in mind that these buttons will
not work if you have pushed stop on the controls. You will
need to start again to use the buttons. If you didn't
download the font files you can still view the
digest. Some of the type may be wrong and the centering may
be off, but all should still work ok. If you push a button
on the main menu and nothing happens it is because that
particular catagory has nothing in it this month.
800X600 users can basically follow the 1024 instructions
except that you may want to choose WINDOW and then FULL
SCREEN to get rid of the menu lines so the VCR control won't
be in the way of the stage. You will still be able to access
these funtions by just moving your cursor to the top of the
screen where the menu item was and clicking.
640X480 users need to both run full screen AND need to close
the VCR control panel in order to view the full screen. Keep
in mind that at this resolution, everything is going to look
BIG.
Since this version has been created in 256 color mode, 16
color users may find some of the type hard to read. We chose
to use 256 color so our readers could enjoy it more. If
there is enough demand, we will make a 16 color version
also.
If you have any problems using PLAYACT or running this in
any way, be sure to give us a call between 9am & 9pm Pacific
time at 206-868-0950. If you get the answering machine,
PLEASE leave a message and we WILL call you back asap.
Thanks for taking a look at this publication. If you wish to
subscribe, you can print out the PASSUB.TXT file and send or
fax it to us.