vPedal~ Windows Media Player 11
Plugin

Please Note: The extent that you can control the files you are playing back has alot to do with which format the files has been encoded. ( Which we have no control over ) We have found that some video formats DON'T allow the rewind + fastforward & varispeed features to operate.

This is a list of tested formats

The list above doesn't represent all of the file types capable of being played, just the ones tested so far

Features:

This is a new totally rewritten Plug-in to support WMP11 & Vista . It has all the same features as the earlier application but now you can use the standard windows Media player interface.

If you are using the earlier version of WMP i.e. WMP9 + WMP10 please use the old plug-in.

Disclaimer:

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

It has been tested on XP & VISA, but we specifically disclaim any liability and we do not promise to have any particular enhancements available on any specific date.

Instructions:

Step 1. First you must have the "Administrator" level of access rights on you pc. Click here for more info

Step 2. Check that WMP11 INSTALLED FOR THIS PLUGIN TO WORK > ( Note: WMP11 is standard on Vista )
( to find out what version of windows media player you are using you click on Help > About Windows Media Player )

Step 3. Download & Install .NET Framework - version 2.0 or above. ( Note: not needed for Visa > installed already )

Step 4. Download & Install "vp_wmp11_setup.exefile"( or right mouse click " save target as" over the link)

Step 5. RENAME "vp_wmp11_setup.exefile" to "vp_wmp11_setup.exe"
( we had to do this to get by your computer firewall + antivirus programme )

This is the installer program which will guide you through the installation process.

Install Tip # 1: If you were using the old version of the vPedal WMP9 application / plugin please uninstall the old version before you install this new version.

Install Tip # 2: Please ensure that the vPedal Plugin is selected in WMP. To select click on > Tools > Plug-ins> ensure that the tick appears next to vPedal Plugin ( as per the image below )

Install Tip # 3: The Settings Dialog Box is accessed from START > All Programs > vPedal Windows Media Player 11 Plug-in directory ( as per the image below ). If you need to change these settings often, you can make a shortcut & place it on your desktop.

If you can't see the vPedal WMP11 Settings you may need to goto Control Panel Folder Options click "show hidden files and folders

Install Tip #4: You now use the dialog box below to set Rewind & Fast Forward increments, as well as the Release Back setting. The Tap Enabled option allows you to "tap" the pedal to start playback > i.e. You don't need to keep pressing the pedal to continue playing.

Install Tip # 5: To now access the Varispeed function you now use > View > Enhancements > Play Speed Settings
( please note: not all files will allow this function to work)

USB setup Vista

1. Click on start button >Control Panel > Game Controllers

Click on Properties... (as above)

To Test > Press "Play"on the vPedal - the display will light Buttons 1 + 2

( as above )

Press "Fast Forward" on the vPedal - the display will light Button 2

( as above )

Press "Rewind" on the vPedal - the display will light Button 1

( as above )

vPedal is now talking to windows

Install Tip #6: if you are using a USB version of a vPedal please ensure that "Galy USB Joystick" is selected in the Preferred device" option in the Advanced Settings.

Install Tip # 7: Please only have the Galy USB joystick installed on your PC ( like the image below ). Having other joystick devices installed on your PC can confuse the software causing the vPedal not to talk with the software.

Install Tip #8: if you are using a games port version of a vPedal install the " 2 axis 4 button " option in the joystick controllers

Install Tip #9: YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST WMP11 INSTALLED FOR THIS PLUGIN TO WORK

Install Tip #10: Streaming Audio ~ How to..