FAB Media Encoder Changes & Corrections ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.20 2017-07-18 - FIX: Startup problem corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.19 2017-06-06 - NEW: Timecode mode can be set in encoding profile. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.18 2017-05-12 - FIX: Audio was not played when switching from Composite to SDI input on some Decklink cards. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.17 2017-04-05 - FIX: Corrected insertion of visible timecode for TIMER/NONE. - NEW: ATC LTC and ATC VITC timecodes are supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.16 2016-11-28 - NEW: TIMER can be used as timecode. - FIX: Corrected display on non-themed Windows. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.15 2016-09-30 - NEW: Support for new USB Dongle type. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.14 2016-01-28 - Compatible with Windows 10. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.13 2015-12-04 - SceneChanges are detected when using v210 video (SD video on Decklink cards). ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12 2015-12-03 - SceneChanges are detected when using v210 video (HD video on Decklink cards). ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11 2015-05-13 - Defaults, Control VTR with Sony 9-pin protocol option is working again. - Timecode entry fields are correctly enabled/ disabled when a VTR is connected. - Timecode can be entered with frame precision when a VTR is connected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10 2015-03-16 - Minimized state is not restored on restart. - Improved support for 720p50 video. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09 2014-12-05 - Fixed: If language was changed in Options and then Cancel was clicked, language was not restored to the original value. - "Delete initial file" setting is correctly preserved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08 2014-12-03 - Recording duration is not changed when profile is changed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07 2014-11-11 - Recorded file size is correctly updated. - New program icons. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06 2014-08-22 - Recording waits for a timecode change if a timecode source is provided. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05 2014-08-13 - Recording with Decklink card is corrected. - Timecode is correctly imprinted to 720p50 video. - FAB MediaPlayer correctly displays timecodes for any frame rate. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04 2014-08-07 - Initialization of the Decklink card corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03 2014-07-18 - Fixed an error in communication with the Activity Manager. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02 2014-06-08 - Installation requires elevation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.01 2014-06-02 - Installation does not report a runtime error. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.00 2014-05-16 - Modernized user interface. - Windows XP is no longer supported. - Windows Server 2003 R2 is no longer supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.12 2013-05-20 - Default profile does not override video resolution and framerate. - Timecode can be read from the S436M VBI Data track in MXF files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.11 2013-02-12 - FAB Media Player can read timecode from MXF files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.10e 2012-10-26 - Stability has been improved when running long periods of time. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.10d 2012-09-16 - Timecode reading from VTR via serial port improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.10c 2012-09-15 - Frame accurate start of encoding when controlling VTR via serial port improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.10b 2012-08-27 - Fixed a memory leak and improved long term stability. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.10a 2012-08-24 - Encoding with control of VTR by serial cable corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.10 2012-07-12 - Filenames with periods can again be used. - Fixed an error when selecting None for video encoder. - VDCP logging can be enabled in options. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.09f 2012-04-13 - Default Windows video rendering is used again for better performance and stability. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.09e 2012-01-26 - VDCP delete and rename commands corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.09d 2012-01-25 - VDCP protocol returns list of files which are present on the folder where encoded files are copied to automatically if the copying is enabled in options and if the deletion of initial file is also enabled. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.09c 2012-01-25 - List of present IDs is returned when using VDCP protocol to start recording. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.09b 2011-11-16 - Timecode is inserted correctly on first encoding. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.08 2011-10-21 - New installation package. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.07 2011-07-27 - Runtime error that could occur when activating the software during installation corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.06a 2011-07-10 - Installation of dongle driver corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.05a 2011-06-16 - Problem corrected: In some cases the filename used for encoding was not used correctly and a filename which was entered in previous encoding was used. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.05 2011-06-03 - Blocking of application does not occur any more when the serial port is activated. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.04f 2011-05-26 - New version release due to new user interface version. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.04e 2011-05-04 - Duration of encoding is not rounded to minutes any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.04c 2011-02-03 - Video resolution and framerate can be defined in every profile. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.04a 2011-02-02 - Licensing information corrected.. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.04 2011-02-01 - FAB Media Encoder Installation package does not contain FAB Media Converter. Please install FAB Media Converter separately if your license allows it. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.03e 2011-01-25 - Selected profile with kbit/s bitrate is respected correctly in FAB Media Encoder. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.03d 2010-12-08 - A new setting "Play audio on PC speakers" is available in Encoder settings of FAB Media Encoder. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.03c 2010-12-01 - Translation of texts corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.03b 2010-11-29 - Processing of invalid MXF files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.03a 2010-11-19 - Installation process improved for Windows 7. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.03 2010-11-10 - Additional audio formats in MXF files supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02h 2010-10-28 - Automatic mode improved in FAB Media Converter. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02g 2010-10-25 - Conversion of MXF files to WMV improved in FAB Media Converter. - Automatic mode implemented in FAB Media Converter. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02f 2010-10-18 - Conversion of MOV files to WMV improved in FAB Media Converter. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02e 2010-09-06 - Runtime error corrected when clicking on TEST button in Media Encoder Options. - Adrienne timecode readers are supported in Media Encoder. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02d 2010-08-30 - Missing DLL files added. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02c 2010-08-19 - Media Converter supports conversion of 50fps video files to 25fps WMV files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02b 2010-07-22 - Display of audio level corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02a 2010-07-20 - Some window titles corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.02 2010-07-16 - Insertion of visible timecode is corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01h 2010-07-08 - Display of status messages improved in FAB Media Converter. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01g 2010-06-17 - Display of error messages improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01f 2010-05-10 - Opening of MXF files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01e 2010-05-04 - Installation and activation process corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01d 2010-04-28 - Duration of encoding can be increased during encoding again. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01c 2010-03-18 - FAB Media Converter handles PDProxy MXF files in a better way. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01b 2010-03-09 - FAB Media Converter supports additional MXF formats. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01a 2010-03-08 - FAB Media Converter supports additional MXF formats. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.01 2010-03-02 - FAB Media Encoder uses ribbon GUI. - WMV file is finalized in a better way to avoid File Write problem over network. - Demo version is available. ---------------------------------------------- Version 2.00 2010-01-26 - Software Assurance is supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19h 2009-12-04 - FAB Media Converter and FAB Media Encoder can function correctly simultaneously. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19g 2009-12-03 - FAB Media Converter converts MXF files to WMV correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19f 2009-12-01 - FAB Media Converter can insert static text into output video. - FAB Media Converter allows selecting audio stream in WMV files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19e 2009-11-27 - FAB Media Converter converts more MXF files correctly. - FAB Media Converter remembers last chosen Audio Channel / Stream. - FAB Media Converter can insert visible timecode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19d 2009-11-24 - FAB Media Converter converts timecode from Quicktime MOV files correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19c 2009-11-19 - FAB Media Converter converts video files without audio correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19b 2009-11-18 - FAB Media Converter converts WMV files correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19a 2009-11-17 - FAB Media Converter converts timecode from MXF files to WMV files correctly. - FAB Media Converter allow selection of audio stream and channels. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.19 2009-11-16 - FAB Media Converter is a separate application available on the desktop and can not be started any more from within FAB Media Encoder. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18h 2009-10-26 - For recording of files to CD/DVD the following software must be installed on the PC: http://www.cdburnerxp.se ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18g 2009-10-05 - Additional COM ports are supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18e 2009-05-13 - Control of Adrienne timecode reader modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18d 2009-05-08 - Encoding corrected when using Decklink card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18c 2009-04-29 - Selection of video and audio input corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18b 2009-04-26 - Video input, audio channels and audio level can be selected on the main screen when a Decklink card is used. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18a 2009-03-06 - Runtime on application start error corrected. - Adrienne timecode reader card supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.18 2009-03-03 - Audio is played on soundcard when using Decklink card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17g 2008-11-18 - Conversion of MXF files to WMV format improved. - Error message before burning a CD corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17f 2008-11-10 - Conversion of files to WMV format improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17e 2008-10-13 - Old dongle type is not supported any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17d 2008-09-26 - Missing DLL added to installer. - FT-MEDIAENC 1 NLE, STD and PRO included in installer. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17c 2008-04-11 - VITC timecode is read correctly again from video capture card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17b 2008-02-20 - A new option is available which allows automatic initialization of the encoder card on every encoding start. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17a 2007-11-09 - FAB Media Player runs again under Windows 2000/XP. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.17 2007-11-07 - Encoding control via VDCP corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16i 2007-10-29 - Screen saver will be activated if the filename field is empty. - Handling of lost frames improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16h 2007-10-25 - VITC Timecode decoding improved. - Lost frames are treated correctly in scene change detection. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16g 2007-08-24 - VDCP Protocol corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16f 2007-08-24 - Installation does not block any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16e 2007-08-09 - Overall speed improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16c 2007-04-02 - Support for Hauppauge WinTV-GO2 card implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16b 2007-02-20 - Restored compatibility with PCTV Rave cards. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16a 2007-02-19 - Modified FAB Media Player. - Modified display of Options window. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.16 2007-01-17 - Decklink SDI capture cards support implemented. Video, Audio and VITC timecode are read directly from the card. A certified PC is required. See www.decklink.com for details on supported PCs. - Audio level adjustment is now only available if the capture source supports it ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.15 2006-11-28 - Bluefish SDI audio input supported - Universal dongle support implemented ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.14 2006-10-16 - Bluefish cards supported as SDI input cards. - Pinnacle PCTV supported as VITC reader. - Scene change detection implemented for Bluefish cards. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.12f 2006-05-22 - Corrected timecode encoding when offset was 0 frames. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.12e 2006-04-18 - Reading of Timecode corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.12d 2006-04-11 - Timecode handling corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.12c 2006-01-19 - Resolution for video in a window preview can be set which allows better compatibility with integrated VGA cards. - New installer. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.12 2005-06-15 - Video bitrate can be as low as 180 kbit/s. - New type of PCTV Rave PCI cards supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.11g 2005-01-12 - Video and audio source can be selected in profile. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.10f 2004-05-13 - Additional CD burners supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.10e 2004-05-05 - Field for setting of video bitrate corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.10d 2004-02-09 - Pinnacle PCTV distorted screen on some PCs corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.10c 2004-01-31 - Video and audio bitrate can be defined separately in profiles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.10b 2004-01-22 - Smaller video size is used automatically when a CPU with less than 2GHz is used. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.10a 2003-12-22 - WMV files with timecode can be opened by FAB Subtitler during encoding process. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.09 2003-12-14 - USB Video/Audio input supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.09 2003-04-29 - Special processing for ORF implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.08 2003-03-17 - VITC timecode is read correctly by Pinnacle PCTV PCI card with Version 5 driver. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.07 2003-03-03 - Corrected to support DFS File Replication. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.06 2003-02-24 - Default bitrate changed to 500 kbit/s (when no profiles are defined). This bitrate is recommended to be used. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.05 2003-02-23 - Duration can be incremented during encoding. - Duration of last encoding is stored and proposed at next software start. Default duration can not be set in options any more. - Video quality improved ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.04 2002-10-30 - Encoding of a temporary file with short duration corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.03 2002-10-29 - Offset between audio and video removed. - Existing data on CD/DVD will not be deleted when burning a CD/DVD. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.02 2002-10-23 - Audio level indicator and german/spanish translation improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.01 2002-10-21 - Copying to CD/DVD improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 1.00 2002-10-04 - Initial release. ----------------------------------------------