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NED PLAYER v2.9                                ( 11.9. 1997 )
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Simple sample player for ATARI STE/TT/FALCON. Now you can 
change smooth frequency from 6 to 25 kHz (SW MODE).  
And it automatically recognize some sound formats
(SAM, DVS, SND/AU, WAV, AVR).

This version of NED PLAYER is SHAREWARE!!! Please read file
SHAREWAR.TXT.


-files in archive:-------------------------------------------

N_PLAYER.APP	= main program
N_PLAY_H.RSC	= RSC file one (for bigger resolution)
N_PLAY_L.RSC	= RSC file two (for smaller resolution) 

DOC\N_PLAYER.TXT   = this file
   \HISTORY.TXT    = something about history
   \FUTURE.TXT     = future plans
   \SHAREWAR.TXT   = important information :)
   \N_PLAYER.INF   = info file

SOURCE\N_AV_SER.C  = you can use it in your programs

CYBER\ORDER_FM.TXT = CyberSTrider's informations
     \SUPPORT.TXT  
     
         
-features:---------------------------------------------------

- It runs as ACC or PRG
- You can use Drag & Drop
- MultiTOS compatible
- SW MODE (smooth frequency change from 6 to 25 kHz)
- Automatic file format recognize
- Keyboard commands
- Shell parameters
- AV protocol
- ability to play 16 bit files
- Microsoft ADPCM and DVI ADPCM (WAV)
- Fast RAM support

 
-file formats:-----------------------------------------------

It recognize and play this sound formats:

- SAM (ATARI 'STOS Maestro')
- DVSM (ATARI Falcon 'WinRec')
- SND, AU (Sun, Mac, NeXT)
- WAV (PC)
- AVR (ATARI)

    data storage              |   format type
  -----------------------------------------------
    8/16 bits linear - PCM    |      
    8 bits mu-law             |   WAV, SND/AU
    8 bits A-law              |   WAV, SND/AU
    4 bits Microsoft ADPCM    |   WAV
    4 bits DVI ADPCM          |   WAV
  

Note:

1) If you press LOAD with CONTROL, it will load file
   as normal binary data.
2) Microsoft ADPCM decoding algorithm is extremly slow.
   I will try speed it up.
3) NED Player can decode 4-bits mono DVI ADPCM files only.
   It is also bugy :( It dosn't sound 100% well.   


-keyboard commands:------------------------------------------

 CONTROL-Q  as APP quit
            as ACC close window

 [P]  PLAY  (also RETURN)
 [L]  LOAD
 [S]  STOP   


-info file (n_player.inf):-----------------------------------

This file must be in the same directory as the main program.

name "..."      - registration name and key
key  "..."        (see SHAREWAR.TXT)
playonce        - set to playonce mode


-memory:-----------------------------------------------------

NED Player should be runing in ST RAM. Not in Fast RAM. There
is no ability to play by DMA sound. 
                 	
From version 2.8 NED Player use Fast RAM for sound data 
(If no free space in ST RAM). If has been sound data situated
in Fast RAM, you will see flag "F" behind the name of file.
In this case you will not be able to use clasical HW MODE
(6, 12, 25, 50 Hz).

Note: If you have MAGNUM RAM (FALCON with FX card ?) you will
be probable able to use all playing modes and you will be also
able to run NED Player from it.


-shell parameters:-------------------------------------------

 N_PLAYER.GTP [-po] [filename]
 	      [-w]  [filename]

 p - it will try automatic play
 o - set to PLAY ONCE mode
 
 w - no window
     set to PLAY ONCE mode
     start play
     (you will have to wait to the end of sample)

Note: N_PLAYER.TTP -w [filename] should works too.

	     
-thank to:---------------------------------------------------

- EMPTY HEAD for his help with Falcon debugging,
- FUFIN for his advice about GEM dialog in window.
- Claude Labelle for converting RSC files to 3D interface
  (these files will be available on my WWW site)
  
	  
-program availability:---------------------------------------

http://www.stud.fee.vutbr.cz/~xsumbe00 


-contact address:--------------------------------------------

Send suggestions, criticism, comments, bug reports to:

Petr Sumbera

Post:  ul. 24. dubna 283, Zelesice, 664 43, Czech republic
Email: xsumbe00@stud.fee.vutbr.cz
FIDO:  2:421/16.14

If you want to me continu in programming NED PLAYER, please
let me know.