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--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 release candidate 2:
New :
* New Setting (Adv. Options / Playback / Controls) that lets you specify the number of milliseconds Zoom Player should wait after closing a streaming media before resuming operations.
Change :
+ To prevent instability, if Zoom Player's options dialog is open, all API/Keyboard processing (for the main window) are now disabled.
Fixes :
- Fix for a possible freeze when opening the media library.
- The default 16:10 skin was showing a 1px clear line to the right of the movie poster in jukebox mode.
- Fixed an issue where pressing next track in a playlist containing an executable file would not stop playing the previous media track after executing the playlist entry, which also caused a cosmetic glitch in the playlist editor.
- Furiously Clicking the mouse's right button to open the context menu while a track was loading caused multiple context menus to appear on screen and could even lead to a crash in some cases.
- Under some rare conditions, Mouse Gesture actions could trigger without the left mouse button being held down.
- Unchecking 'Limit 'Hot Corners' to fullscreen mode' caused issues trying to move the player windows in Audio Mode.
- Pressing DEL to erase the currently playing media will no longer prompt you to delete to recycle bin if the playing media is a URL.
- Stopped the two settings that control automatic switching between Audio and Media mode from working while the player is in fullscreen mode: Auto Switch to Audio Mode when a Media File does not contain a Video Stream Auto Switch to Media Mode when a Media File contains a Video Stream
- Deleting the active entry in the playlist editor (orange highlight when using the default onyx skin), did not reset the active entry if that track wasn't currently playing.
- Using the 'fnPLEditMetaData' function (for example using the command line '/func:fnPLEditMetaData' parameter) several times would cause multiple windows to appear.
- The internal screen saver no longer activates if a track is currently in the process of loading or if an error dialog is currently visible.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 release candidate 1:
Change :
+ Hovering with the mouse cursor over the timeline no longer pops up a '00:00' position hint when playing a live stream with no duration.
Fixes :
- Rewind, Fast Forward and Slow Motion are now disabled when playing live streams with no duration (these functions were interfering with playback).
- Fixed a freeze when using the MPC Audio Renderer combined with the 'Show all filters in Stream Selection sub-menu' setting.
- The DVD Audio Renderer setting was not being saved due to a bug introduced in the previous beta.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 10:
Change :
+ Forgot to include the updated TheMovieDB scraper plugin in the previous beta.
Fixes :
- Rewrote the entire system that handles the currently selected audio device. Previously, if you were to disconnect an audio device (e.g. a BlueTooth headset), Zoom Player would switch to the default audio device, but when the the audio device was reconnected, Zoom Player would continue to use the default device instead of the previously selected device. Now Zoom Player always tries to use the previously selected device and only temporarily switches to the default device if the selected device is not currently available.
- Pressing the next-track button with the next tracks being a series of executable files would execute all files at once instead of just the first executable and pausing.
- A bug introduced in a recent beta prevented Zoom Player from automatically switching between DVD and Media modes.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 9:
Change :
+ TheMovieDB scraper plugin will now scrape movies that do not contain a poster image.
Fixes :
- Using the Advanced Playlist Control to move items to the top or bottom while a media was playing messed up the playlist active item display as well as the ID3/TAG on-screen information.
- When the media library displayed a movie with no poster in JukeBox mode, the poster area showed random junk.
- Trying to switch to Audio or DVD modes while a media was in the process of loading triggered a crash.
- Trying to close the Playlist editor while a track was in the process of loading triggered a crash.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 8:
New :
* New Setting 'Adv. Options / System' (disabled by default) to allow the Command & Control API to remotely control the PC's mouse cursor.
* Zoom Player Command & Control API has been expanded with support for remotely controlling the PC's mouse cursor. For additional security, this capability requires you to enable the new 'Allow remote mouse control' setting.
Fixes :
- Playing a media through the Advanced Playlist Control dialog and then trying to close the dialog before the media finished loading would cause a non-fatal crash.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 7:
New :
* Zoom Player Command & Control API has been expanded: 1. New command to open a streaming URL. 2. New command to Get & Set the current playlist sorting order (Ascending/Descending). 3. New command to sort the playlist (by name, size, date, etc).
Change :
+ The Next/Previous frame functions are now ignored when playing audio-only content (there was no real use for it and it caused weird behavior with some decoders).
Fixes :
- Enabling 'Force the navigation list or thumb view display to full width' or 'Force the navigation list or thumb view to maximum width' settings would break the visual integrity of the information fullscreen navigation interface (and the Main navigation interface if it was used in list mode).
- The Media Library's 'Run Application' plug-in did not run applications correctly if some command line parameters were used.
- Fixed an issue where certain characters used in a media library's category path could corrupt the category list or prevent the afflicted category from functioning correctly.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 6:
New :
+ Newly created YouTube media library categories will no longer show a video icon overlay by default (as all content from YouTube is video).
+ The fullscreen navigation information interface no longer closes automatically when opening a new media file.
Fixes :
- Enabling fullscreen navigation's 'Safe Mode' broke the functions screen on the 'Favorites' navigation interface.
- Enabling fullscreen navigation's 'Safe Mode' prevented access to the stream selection navigation interface.
- It's no longer possible to erase files in safe mode from within the media library mini-menu.
- Accidentally forgot to include the DSF/DSD smart play profiles with the previous beta.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 5:
New :
* New Smart Play profile for the '.DSF' file format.
* New Smart Play profile for the 'DSD' (Direct Stream Digital) codec.
Change :
+ When safe mode is enabled, instead of completely hiding the main navigation interface's 'System' sub-menu, now only the 'Exit Zoom Player' entry is hidden.
Fixes :
- Enabling fullscreen navigation's 'Safe Mode' broke the functions screen on the 'Favorites' navigation interface.
- Enabling fullscreen navigation's 'Safe Mode' prevented access to the stream selection navigation interface.
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 4:
New :
* The Play History fullscreen navigation interface now lists the last play time (not just the date), the last play position and the full path to the currently highlighted entry.
* The Favorite media fullscreen navigation interface now shows the full path to the highlighted entry.
* New 'Close on Play' checkbox on the Advanced Playlist Control dialog to control whether the dialog remains open or closed after playing a new media from the dialog.
Change :
+ Enhanced detection for Dolby Atmos tracks.
+ Changed the how information (text/icons) are aligned on the right side of fullscreen navigation interfaces so the information does not shift around when the selected line is changed.
+ Tweaked the list based fullscreen naviation interfaces to squeeze out a little more horizontal space.
Fixes :
- The sub-folder selection within the media scanner fullscreen navigation interface would draw outside the defined line boundries.
- The media scanner no longer allows you to add folders to plugin based categories (which are not folder based).
--- What's new in Zoom Player v15 beta 3:
New :
* Live YouTube stream support using the latest version of the 3DYD YouTube source and LAV Filters.
* New YouTube channel listing strategy (not enabled by default) which you can now enable through the Media Library category editor. The new strategy works by listing videos in a channel's 'Uploads' playlist. The downside to this strategy is that some videos may not be ordered by Publish date. For this reason, 50 videos are requested instead of the usual 25 and these videos are then sorted by the plugin instead of just listing them as-is. The upside is that you get longer descriptions for the videos.
* The media library can now display a format icon for the new AV1, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos audio/video codecs.
* Support for the ADTS audio wrapper format.
* New '/SHOWOSD:[Text]' command line parameter used to show a pop-up OSD on an already running instance of Zoom Player.
Change :
+ YouTube changed their text encoding scheme which caused Zoom Player to show the encoding of certain characters instead of the actual characters.
+ Trying to open a navigation interface while in audio mode simply didn't do anything, now Zoom Player will automatically switch to media mode and show the navigation interface.
+ Trying to seek backward/forward on a live stream with no duration will no longer show an OSD message as if a seek was performed.
Fixes :
- The 'Refresh' button on the media library cat...

Home Theater PC made Simple
Zoom Player's fullscreen navigation interface is based on a simple 5-Key system (up/down/left/right/select). The 5-key system allows easy access and navigation to such interfaces as Media Library, File Browsing, Playlist, Color Control, Audio Equalizer, Chaptering, Play History and many more. The system's simplicity makes it ideal for users with no previous computer experience.
With Zoom Player, you can instantly Convert any PC into a Home Entertainment Center or Home Theater PC (HTPC) with no requirement for specialized hardware or operating system (Zoom Player runs on every version of Windows).
Utilizing Zoom Player's modular design and flexibility, you can easily design a safe viewing environment, limiting or extending functionality, making it ideal for both children and to the consummate professional.
Forward Thinking
Zoom Player's Install Center will scan your system for missing or outdated components and automatically present you with a list of recommended updates and patches. Using Zoom Player's Install Center technology, you can be sure your system is up to date with the most recent technological innovations without compromising security (all updates are digitally signed) while gaining access to a centralized location, removing the burden of manually searching for the latest updates yourself.
Technology meets Sophistication
Zoom Player installs easily, learning your computer's hardware and software setup. Using the innovative Smart Play technology, Zoom Player employs the ideal 'play profile' for every session. This profile comprises the most suitable Audio and Video decoders matched with compatible components - a combination that guarantees a perfect viewing experience, time after time.
A tool for every need
Zoom Player addresses every aspect of DVD and Media control. Zoom Player plays media in every conceivable color composition, display type, playback speed and more. With Zoom Player you can create and manage personalized Media Libraries, virtual Chaptering and Bookmarks, cut and edit scenes with the Scene Cut Editor. Zoom Player employs customizable display characteristics and user defined presets, allows to Remote-Control all menu, navigation and playback functions via wireless (RF) or Infra-Red (IR) Remote Control units, and comes ready with a set of TCP/IP Commands to allow control of Zoom Player via the internet (or any TCP/IP based connection).
Customize, Modify, Reshape as you like
Use Zoom Player's flexible customization options to match your taste. Modify the Graphical User Interface, menus and splash screens. Change operation modes, control options, codec compatibility and many other features. Don't compromise. Make the system meet your EXACT needs.
Shape your desired viewing environment with ease using Zoom Player's modular design and flexibility. Extend or limit functionality as you wish. Personalize the interface, functions and viewing parameters to suit any type of use, any viewer - from a simple, safely monitored, children-friendly viewing tool to a sophisticated, no-limits powerhouse for professionals.
Flavors for All
Zoom Player comes in three flavors: Zoom Player Professional, Zoom Player Premium, and Zoom Player MAX Professional.

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