Etymonix SoftReel MPEG-2 Decoder

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Etymonix SoftReel codec is a faster than real-time MPEG-2 video decoder optimized for single-core and multi-core systems. It enables smooth high-quality playback of native MPEG-2 SD and HD video streams in DVB applications, Windows Media Player and other DirectShow-compatible products.

SoftReel's robust design makes it resilient to bitstream errors (e.g. from transmission glitches or scratched video discs). It has been tested on a wide range of processors and Windows operating systems for outstanding compatibility and stability.

The following table compares the main features of SoftReel version 2 with version 1. For a more complete product description, please see the detailed feature list.

Feature SoftReel v2 SoftReel v1 Maximum resolution 1920x1152 768x576 Media formats supported HD 1080p, 1080i and 720p DVB (SD and HD, 4:2:0 and 4:2:2) All 18 ATSC formats SD (NTSC/PAL) SVCD/CVD/VCD SD (NTSC/PAL) SVCD/CVD/VCD Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 only Performance Up to 5x faster than v1 Baseline Multi-core optimized Yes, up to 4 cores No Deinterlacing Yes (*) No 3:2 pulldown (telecine) Yes (*) No DVB applications Yes (*) (ProgDVB, DVBViewer, DVBDream, MyTheatre, AltDVB, TransEdit) No Resilient to errors Yes No CPU compatibility Wide range of CPU manufacturers Limited CPU optimizations MMX/SSE/SSE2 MMX only MPEG-1 video playback Yes No Operating systems Windows 7/Vista Windows XP MCE Windows XP/2000/NT4 Windows Me/98/95 Windows XP/2000/NT4 Windows Me/98/95 Frame-accurate seeking in AVI files Yes Yes One-click setup Yes No Profiles/levels MP@ML, MP@LL, SP@ML, 4:2:2P@ML, 4:2:2P@HL, MP@H-14, MP@HL MP@ML, MP@LL, SP@ML MPEG chroma formats 4:2:0, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 4:2:0, 4:2:2 Output formats RGB32, RGB24, RGB565, RGB555, YUY2, UYVY, YV12, NV12 RGB32, RGB24, RGB565, RGB555, YUY2, UYVY, YV12 (*) New features introduced in version 2.10

Registration

Etymonix SoftReel is distributed as shareware. A 30-day trial period is allowed for evaluation purposes only. To continue using the product beyond the trial period, visit our online store to purchase a valid license.

Registered users are entitled to the following benefits:

• Logo overlay is removed from the video window
• Email technical support
• Free product updates (up to version 2.99)
• Discounts on product upgrades
• Notification of new releases

Distribution Licensing

Developers and integrators can purchase a distribution license for Etymonix SoftReel by contacting license@etymonix.com. Please include a product description along with your request.

System Requirements

System Requirement	Minimum	Recommended
Processor manufacturer	Any x86 processor (AMD, Intel, Transmeta, VIA, etc)
Processor model/speed	AMD K5 Intel Pentium	Real-time SD playback: AMD Athlon Intel Pentium III Real-time HD playback: AMD Athlon 64 (2.0 GHz or faster) Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz or faster)
System memory (RAM)	32 MB	256 MB or more
Graphics card	Any graphics card (integrated or dedicated)	Accelerated graphics card with YUV overlay support and hardware scaling
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT4/Me/98/95 with latest service pack
Microsoft DirectX runtime	DirectX 10 for Windows Vista DirectX 8 for Windows XP/2000/Me/98/95 DirectX Media 6 for Windows NT4	Latest version of DirectX for your operating system

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