			WinTlv by C3 Systems
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*	Introduction
*	Operation
*	Registration
*	Legal Matters
*	Technical Support
*	Contact Information


			INTRODUCTION
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WinTLV is a shareware program that allows you to make time lapse videos using any Windows 95 video capture system. Video files conform to the standard AVI format, allowing you to share these files with other Windows users who will not require additional replay software. 

WinTLV allows you to select the picture interval from 1/4 of a second to one day. You can also choose the video compression method used to optimise disk usage. Additionally, WinTLV offers a 'single frame' mode of operation suitable for animation and claymation video production. WinTLV is an ideal educational tool allowing you to devise memorable, practical experiments. Other uses include long term studies or security applications. 

To run the program you will need a Windows 95 PC with video capture hardware. 
Once running WinTLV will automatically detect suitable hardware. The program requires no special set-up.
Note: this documentation relates to the registered version. Some of the facilities described may not be present in older or unregistered versions


			OPERATION
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WinTLV has been designed with a simple, single-window interface. The most common functions are available from the main screen.

To use the program simply select the required picture interval and click on the 'start' button. WinTLV will then use the default settings to create a video file (c:/capture.avi). Recording will stop when the disc becomes nearly full or the 'stop' button is clicked. To change the location of the video file or the video compression settings click on the 'set-up' option on the main menu. 
You will be presented with three options: -

* Video Settings
      This will launch an external program supplied by the manufacturer of your video capture hardware. Typically, this will allow you to modify settings such as contrast, brightness etc.

* Video compression
      This allows you to select different video compression techniques, some of which offer the option of trading off picture quality against disc space requirements. Some experimentation may be required to determine which settings best suit your requirement.

* Video file
      This option launches a standard 'save file' dialog that allows you to select the name and location of the video file produced.

To select the single frame animation mode simply select a recording interval of 0 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds and 0 milliseconds. Clicking on the 'start' will then enable the '1 frame' control. Each time a this button is clicked a single frame will be captured and added to the current video file. NOTE: If single frame mode is used with an existing video file the data in that file will be overwritten. To create an animation of any significant length it is necessary to create a number of clips and combine them using a video editing application.

The best way to understand the effects of these options is simply to try them.

NOTE: the following restrictions apply to the unregistered version

* Picture interval is limited to 10-30 seconds.
* The capture file location is set to c:/capture.avi and can not be changed.
* The video compression is not selectable.

			REGISTRATION
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The demonstration copy of WinTLV can be registered by obtaining a valid registration number. Once you have your registration number simply click on the 'register' button. A window will appear prompting you for the registration number. Once you have correctly entered a valid number all functions will be enabled and all references to the software as an 'unregistered demo' will disappear together with the 'register' button.

Registration costs $20.00 for each single copy.

Note:
Each copy can only be used on a single machine.
Each copy will get a separate registration number.

			To order 
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Currently ordering is by online registration (via a distributor). Details of the online registration procedure can be found on the C3 Systems website at

				www.c3sys.demon.co.uk/register
 
                    	LEGAL MATTERS
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WinTLV Copyright (c) 1997, by C3 Systems.

I hereby grant permission to use and copy, for any purpose, and to redistribute this UNREGISTERED version of WinTLV (whole and unmodified), all without fee, provided that :-
(1) Any such redistribution shall realise no profit or gain, direct or indirect. 
(2) These copyright and permission notices appear on all copies and supporting documentation.
(3) Our name not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the program without specific prior permission.
(4) Notice be given in supporting documentation that copying and distribution is by our permission only. We reserve the right to modify this grant of permission in future releases.

Decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering this program is not permitted. This notice makes no grant of permission or access to the source code for this program; such access is available by specific separate license only.  
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.  
By way of example, but not limitation, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE 
OF THIS SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, 
TRADEMARKS, OR OTHER RIGHTS. We shall not be held liable for any liability with respect to any claim by the user or any other party arising from use of the program.


			TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Registered users are offered technical support via E-mail. The E-mail should be addressed to techsup@c3sys.demon.co.uk and include the following details:-

* Details of query
* Users name or organisation
* Registration key

We will of course endeavour to any questions from unregistered users.


			CONTACT INFORMATION
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E-Mail:
enquiries@c3sys.demon.co.uk

Web Site:
http://www.c3sys.demon.co.uk


