WMV Player & Player Pro
User’s Guide
Version 1.0
What is WMV Player?
WMV Player allows you to open and play Windows Media® files (WMV) directly - and without
conversion - in QuickTime Player. You can open Windows Media files from your local disk or network,
from Web servers, and from Windows Media streaming servers. WMV Player also includes a plug-in for
Safari that allows you to play Windows media directly within the Web browser.
Once you install WMV Player, you gain the great playback experience and control you’ve come to rely
on in your QuickTime Player with WMV media. You can use QuickTime Player to play WMV media,
stop and start at any point in the movie, jog and shuttle, and even advance forward and reverse frame
by frame.
What is WMV Player Pro?
WMV Player Pro includes all of the features and advantages of WMV Player. WMV Player Pro also
allows you to import Windows Media files into QuickTime-based applications for editing and conversion
to other QuickTime formats.
WMV Player Features
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Plays Windows Media Video 7, 8, 9, and 9 Advanced
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Plays Windows Media Audio 7 through 10
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SD, HD playback
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WMV plug-in for Safari
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MMS protocol, ASX play lists
Note: WMV Player does not support ASF (Advanced Streaming Format) that contains Microsoft
MPEG4 V2 video or ACELP audio.
WMV Player Pro Adds…
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Import Windows Media for editing in Final Cut Pro HD, Final Cut Express HD, QuickTime Pro,
iMovie HD
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Conversion to other QuickTime formats using QuickTime Pro
System Requirements
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Mac OS X v10.3.5
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QuickTime 6.5.X
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Download & Installation
Downloading and installing the WMV Player and Player Pro package is easy. Visit www.flip4mac.com
with your Web browser.
In the WMV Player section of the home page, click the Get It! link which is located directly under the
WMV:Mac logo. On the next page, click the Try button to display the Download Center.
Follow the instructions in the Download Center to download a disk image (.dmg) file.
Double-click the disk image file to install WMV Player and Player Pro on your Macintosh. (If your
Macintosh is not connected to the Internet, you can download the WMV Import installer disk image
(.dmg) file to another computer (Macintosh or Windows PC) and move the disk image (via a LAN
connection or burn a CD) to your Macintosh for installation.)
When installation is complete, you can open WMV files and automatically play them in QuickTime
Player, edit WMV files in supported QuickTime applications, and convert WMV files to other supported
QuickTime formats.
Trying Out WMV Player and Player Pro
Both WMV Player and WMV Player Pro operate in trial mode until you purchase a license. You’re
welcome to try out WMV Player and WMV Player Pro for as long as you like.
During the trial period, WMV Player plays the first half of Windows Media files, and WMV
Player Pro imports the first half of Windows Media files.
Purchase Options
To purchase WMV Player or WMV Player Pro, choose from these secure options:
Purchase directly in WMV Player. If your Macintosh is connected to the Internet, the easiest way to
purchase WMV Player or WMV Player Pro is directly in WMV Player. Proceed to Purchase Directly in
WMV Player, on the next page.
Purchase from the Flip4Mac Web site. You can also purchase from the Flip4Mac Web site.
Choose this option if:
You haven’t downloaded and installed WMV Player or Player Pro yet
You prefer to use a Web site to purchase your license for WMV Player or Player Pro.
Your Macintosh isn’t connected to the Internet so you need to use another computer.
Proceed to Purchase From Flip4Mac Web Site on page 5.
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Purchase Directly in WMV Player
If your Macintosh is connected to the Internet, the easiest way to purchase WMV Player or WMV Player
Pro is directly in WMV Player.
To purchase WMV Player or WMV Player Pro using this method, go to System Preferences and click
WMV Player to display the WMV Player preferences.
Click the Registration button to
display the Registration window.
Click the Registration button to display the Registration window.
Select WMV Player or WMV Player
Pro, and click the Purchase button to
run the Esellerate Purchase wizard.
In the Purchase panel, select WMV Player or WMV Player Pro from the popup and click Purchase.
When you click Purchase, WMV Player displays the secure esellerate Purchase wizard. Follow the
instructions to purchase WMV Player or WMV Player Pro.
When the wizard completes, your name and serial number are automatically updated and display in the
registration window.
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When your transaction is complete,
your name and serial number
automatically display in the
Registration window.
Registration is complete. Click OK to close.
After you have registered WMV Player or Player Pro, the trial limit of playing or importing the first half of
media files is lifted, and you can play and import complete WMV files.
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Purchase from Flip4Mac Web Site
To purchase Player or Player Pro directly from the Flip4Mac Web site, go to www.flip4mac.com and
click the Buy button at the top of the home page.
On the next page, click the Buy Now button in the WMV Import section. Flip4Mac displays the eStore
page. Follow the instructions to purchase WMV Player or WMV Player Pro.
When the transaction is complete, go to System Preferences and click WMV Player.
Click the Registration button to
display the Registration window.
In the WMV Player window, click the Registration button to display the Registration window.
When your transaction is complete,
enter your name and serial number
exactly as it was provided to in the
confirmation email you received
from esellerate.
In the Registration panel, enter your name and serial number from the confirmation email you received from
esellerate and click Activate. Registration is complete. Click OK to close. After you have registered WMV
Player or Player Pro, the trial limit of playing or importing the first half of media files is lifted, and you
can play and import complete WMV files.
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Using the Plug-In Panel
Click the Plug-in button to display the WMV Player plug-in settings. These settings control how WMV
Player behaves when you are playing Windows Media in your Safari Web browser.
Always show movie controller. Check to override the Web page you’re viewing and display the
QuickTime movie controller even when the Web page is hiding it. If unchecked, the movie controller
displays only if the Web page specifies that it should be displayed.
Maintain aspect ratio. Check to maintain the original aspect ratio when displaying video in a display
frame. When displaying the video, fill unused space (top and bottom, or sides) with the background
color. If unchecked, the video is distorted to completely fill the display frame even if the aspect ratio is
different from the original aspect ratio of the video you’re viewing.
Launch QuickTime Player. Check to launch and play the Windows Media file directly in QuickTime
Player, even though you clicked on a link in a Web page. If unchecked, the media will play directly in
the Web page.
Background Color. The default background color that displays in unused regions of the plug-in is
black. In QuickTime, the default color is white. Click the color selection to change the color you want
displayed in unused regions of the plug-in when the plug-in is a different aspect ratio than the video
being played.
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Using the Movie Panel
Click the Movie button to display the WMV Player movie settings. These settings control how WMV
Player converts WMV files into QuickTime movies.
Play movies automatically. Check to play the Windows media file automatically when it is opened. If
unchecked, the player is displayed, but you have to click to play the movie.
Import local files immediately. Check to import and convert local Windows Media files without playing
the media progressively when you open the file. If unchecked, the movie is progressively downloaded
and played as quickly as possible to minimize delay and maximize the user experience.
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Using the Audio Panel
Click the Audio button to display the WMV Player audio settings. These settings control how
WMV Player imports audio from files containing Windows Media Audio Professional.
Note: These options are only available in future versions of QuickTime.
Down mix surround sound to stereo. Check to convert WMA Professional 5.1 or 7.1 surround
sound to stereo for best playback on your Macintosh. When unchecked, no audio is played.
Re-quantize to 16 bit. Check to convert WMA Professional 24 bit audio in real time for playback.
This does not change the audio track in the media file itself. When unchecked, no audio is played.
Down-sample to 48 kHz. Check to resample WMA Professional 96 kHz audio to 48 kHz during
playback. This does not change the sampling rate of the audio track in the media file itself. When
unchecked, no audio is played.
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Uninstalling WMV Player and Player Pro
To uninstall WMV Player or WMV Player Pro, quit all of your QuickTime applications.
Open the Library > QuickTime folder on your default hard drive. Locate the file named “Flip4Mac
WMV Import.component”. Select this file and drag it to the Trash.
Next, open the Library > Internet Plug-ins folder and drag “Flip4Mac WMV plug-in.plug-in” to the
Trash.
Finally, open the Library > Preference Panes > folder and drag “WmvPlayer.prefs” to the Trash.
The serial number remains in your system, and will re-activate the next time you install the WMV
Player or Player Pro.
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Copyright and
Trademark Notice
Obtaining Support
and Information
©2005 Telestream, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
altered, or translated into any languages
without written permission of Telestream,
Inc. Information and specifications in this
document are subject to change without
notice and do not represent a commitment
on the part of Telestream.
To learn more about WMV Import, or find
out how other movie enthusiasts are using
WMV Import, go to www.flip4mac.com and
click the forum button. The Flip4Mac forum
is used by people interested in all aspects of
media. You can read FAQs, search for
specific topics, and participate in lively
discussions.
Telestream is a registered trademark of
Telestream, Inc. Flip4Mac is a trademark of
Telestream, Inc.
Mac OS X, Macintosh, QuickTime, Final Cut
Pro HD, Final Cut Express HD, QuickTime
Player, and iMovie are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Windows Media is a registered trademark of
Microsoft, Inc.
Other brand, product, and company names are
trademarks of their respective holders.
You can also join the forum and post your
questions so that another Flip4Mac user or a
support engineer may respond.
Alternatively, you can email
support@flip4mac.com for assistance.
When you post a question to the forum or
email the support address, please include
your Mac OS X version, QuickTime version,
the application you’re using with Flip4Mac
WMV Import, the input file characteristics
(DV, or AVI, for example), and the encoding
characteristics you have selected.
Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
Telestream, Inc. warrants to you, as the original licensee only, that the software you licensed will
perform as stated below for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase of the software:
The software will operate in substantial conformance with its specifications as set forth in the
applicable product user guide/published specifications/product description. Telestream does not
warrant that operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free, will meet your
requirements, or that software errors will be corrected. Telestream’s sole liability in this Limited
Warranty shall be to use reasonable commercial efforts to bring the Software’s performance into
substantial conformance with the specifications in the applicable product user’s guide/ published
specifications/product description.
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UNINTERRUPTED, THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS IN THE LICENSED MATERIALS WILL
BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE’S FUNCTIONALITY WILL MEET YOUR
REQUIREMENTS.
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