Replay Converter 3.05 notes

This is the stand alone version of Replay Converter 3.05. Working with the developer to fix a minor issue involving the right click to work when selecting the added file in the listbox view. Work around is to use your route jaws to PC cursor then do a right mouse click on the file to bring up the popup context menu list. Then back to PC cursor mode. Then back to route jaws to PC cursor to find the troubleshoot option in the context menu and then left mouse click on troubleshoot. Back to PC cursor mode. The status for the file will now read as "TShoot" instead of pending. In very rare instances do you have to do this for your files as most will convert automatically for you. It's the best converter in my book.

I burned a .asf file to DVD NTSC blank disc successfully. Got someone to check the DVD's audio/video to see if it was in sync and was told it was.

Replay Converter 3.05 released

Replay Converter 3.05 has been released.

Replay Converter 3 Official Release

Replay Converter 3.0
Yesterday, August 18, 2008, 1:32:36 PM
This update to Replay Converter has been a major rewrite of our core conversion technologies.

- Conversions are now faster.
- Added the capability to burn DVD's, audio CD's and data CD's.
- Can now convert DVD's to other file formats.
- Removed optional user DirectShow settings. Replay Converter now will convert files automatically using the best method.
- Added a progress bar while files are being converted.
- Can convert to more file formats: MOV, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and FLAC.
- Improved audio and video sync with converted files.
- Improved success rate of converted files.
- Fixed "Minimized" button bug while converting files.
- No time limit in demo mode video conversions. Adds a watermark to the videos instead.
- New right-click option opens the folder where converted files reside.
- Added a "Convert with Replay Converter" right-click option to Windows File Explorer.

Software Updates

Today, August 09, 2008, 3 hours ago

Replay Music 3.4
Today, August 09, 2008, 3 hours ago
- Uses a new, improved song recognition engine.

Petro says: Uninstall older Replay Music, reboot your PC then install RM 3.40. Do not choose launch now button during install but the exit button. Reboot PC then run RM 3.40.

Replay Media Catcher 3.0 Release
Today, August 09, 2008, 3 hours ago
- Minor bug fixes relating to start-up issues.

Software Updates

Today, August 09, 2008, 3 hours ago

Replay Music 3.4
Today, August 09, 2008, 3 hours ago
- Uses a new, improved song recognition engine.

Petro says: Uninstall older Replay Music, reboot your PC then install RM 3.40. Do not choose launch now button during install but the exit button. Reboot PC then run RM 3.40.

Replay Media Catcher 3.0 Release
Today, August 09, 2008, 3 hours ago
- Minor bug fixes relating to start-up issues.

Replay Media Catcher 3.0 Beta 2 Plugins updater

Replay Media Catcher 3.0 beta 2 now has a plugins updater screen. You will get a dialog box with a standard list box containing the plugins. Just tab over to the start button (alt + s) and spacebar on it.Screen will go blank. Do a alt + tab to find the successful update dialog box. This will have an ok button. Choose ok to close this update success message screen.

Replay Media Catcher 3.0 beta 2 rel. 8-5-08

Replay Media Catcher
August 05, 2008
3.0 Beta 2
- Fixed occasional crashes on start-up for some Vista users
- Automatically updates the plug-ins which are geared to downloading specific media types.

Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 7-28-2008 User Guide

http://www.applian.com/replay-converter/support/user_guide3

Replay Converter 3 User Guide  

Click here for printable version of this User Guide

Overview
Converting Video Files
Converting Audio Files
Adding More Audio or Video Output Formats
Editing Conversion Parameters
Making DVD's
Making CD's
Ripping DVD's
Program Options
Hints and Tricks
Keyboard Shortcuts

Overview

Replay Converter 3 is the easiest way to convert video and audio files from one format to another, rip DVD's, or make CD's and DVD's from video and audio
files on your PC. You simply pick the files to convert, choose an output target format, and click GO to start the process. Everything happens automatically.

Here's how the main screen of Replay Converter appears:

Replay Converter can convert the following video formats:

table with 3 columns and 13 rows
Format 

Convert From 

Convert To  

DVD (NTSC and PAL)     

Windows Media Video (WMV)    

Real Video (RM)     

AVI    

MPEG 4     

Quick Time (MOV)      

Flash Video (FLV)     

Flash (SWF)     

iPod/iPhone and Play Station Portable MPEG 4 formats     

MPEG-1    

MPEG-2    

3GP (for Mobile Phones)    
table end

For audio, the following formats are supported:

table with 3 columns and 10 rows
Format 

Convert From 

Convert To  

CD     

MP3    

WAV    

AAC (M4A)    

iPod/iPhone Audiobook (M4B/AAC)    

OGG    

Windows Media Audio (WMA)    

FLAC    

Real Audio (RA)    
table end

 
Replay Converter 3 can also make data CD's.  

Converting Video Files

Converting video files is easy - here's how to do it:

list of 5 items
1. Open Replay Converter, and click Add Files. A file picker appears:

2. Locate the video file to convert, and click Open. The file you picked appears in the list of files to convert:

3. Repeat if you want to convert more files.
4. Next, we'll need to pick an output format. Click Convert to Video File , then pick from one of the supplied Target Formats:

Hint: Choose Add More Video Formats to see more conversion options.

5. Once you have all your files chosen and the target format selected, click Go. The file conversions begin.
list end

 
Converting Audio Files

Converting audio files is just like converting video files - here's how to do it:

list of 5 items
1. Open Replay Converter, and click Add Files. A file picker appears:

2. Locate the audio file to convert, and click Open. The file you picked appears in the list of files to convert:

3. Repeat if you want to convert more files.
4. Next, we'll need to pick an output format. Click Convert to Audio File , then pick from one of the supplied Target Formats:

5. Once you have all your files chosen and the target format selected, click Go. The file conversions begin.
list end

 
Adding More Audio or Video Output Formats

Replay Converter comes pre-configured with the most popular format options readily available. However, it's easy to add more to the drop-down list of options.
Here's how to add more video options:

list of 4 items
1. Select Convert to Video File.
2. Under Choose a Target Format, select Add more Video Formats. The Add Video Formats dialog appears:

3. Select an additional format to appear in your list of options and click Add. Repeat for additional formats.
4. Click Close when finished.
list end

 
The same process works for adding additional Audio formats as well. Just start by selecting Convert to Audio File and continue with step 2 above.
To delete a target format from the default list:

list of 2 items
1. Right-click the format.
2. Choose Delete Target Format from the pop-up menu.
list end

 
Note that you can restore deleted formats to the drop-down list using the Add Output Format process
above.  

Editing Conversion Parameters

You can customize the parameters used in any predefined video or audio conversion. Here's how:

list of 3 items
1. From the main screen, click Convert to Video File or Convert to Audio File.
2. Right-click a conversion, and choose Edit Target Format Properties from the pop-up menu . The Edit Target Properties dialog appears:

3. Change any of the parameters and click OK.
list end

 
Making DVD's

Replay Converter 3.0 now has the ability to burn DVD discs from a wide variety video files. Here's how to do it:

list of 12 items
1. Open Replay Converter, and click Add Files. A file picker appears:

2. Highlight the video files to burn to DVD, and click Open. The file you picked appears in the list of files to convert:

3. Repeat the above step if you want to burn more files from other folders.
4. You can reorder the files by dragging them up or down in the list.
5. Select Burn to CD/DVD:

6. At Choose a Target Format, select one of the Burn to DVD options.
7. Click Go. The files are first converted to MPEG-2 format, which is required for making DVD's.
8. Once the Conversion process ends, then the Burn process begins. First of all, select the SPTI default and click Next:

9. Select a DVD drive from the list and click Next.

10. Continue to use the defaults in the next 3 screens and click Next each time.

11. After the last step, the Burn process starts:

12. Click Finish when the burn process completes.

Making CD's
Replay Converter 3.0 can make CDs from MP3 and WAV files. Here's how to do it:

list of 11 items nesting level 1
1. Open Replay Converter, and click Add Files. A file picker appears:

2. Highlight the audio files for your CD (in the order they are to appear on the CD), and click Open. The files you picked appear in the list of files to
convert:

3. Repeat the above step if you want to add more files from other folders to your CD.
4. Choose Burn to CD/DVD, then select Burn to Audio CD from the Choose a Target Format area.

5. Click Go.
6. Before a CD is burned, the audio files need to be converted into a suitable format for burning.
7. Once the Conversion process ends, then the Burn process begins. First of all, select the SPTI default and click Next:

8. Select a CD drive from the list and click Next.

9. Continue to use the defaults in the next 3 screens and click Next each time.

10. After the last step, the Burn process starts:

11. Click Finish when the burn process completes.

list end nesting level 1
list end

 
Ripping DVD's

Replay Converter can create playable video files from DVD's. For example, you could take a video from a DVD and watch it on your iPod or iPhone. (See the
legal note below.)

Here's how to rip files from a DVD:

list of 5 items
1. Open Replay Converter, and click Add DVD. The Pick DVD Folder dialog appears:

2. Pick the drive and subfolder where the DVD files are located. Often you will see a folder labeled VIDEO_TS in the DVD drive. Click OK once the proper
folder is selected.
3. The "VOB" files on the DVD appear in Replay Converter like this:

4. Click Convert to Video File, and pick an output option next to Choose a Target Format.
5. Click the GO button to start ripping the DVD.
list end

 
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTE: Many commercial DVD's are copy protected. However, if the laws in your country allow this, you can use a utility like
DVD43
to read those files. Any files created from copyrighted DVD's are to be used for your own personal use, in compliance with the copyright laws of your country. 

Program Options

Click Options. The options dialog appears:

options 

Open Target File Folder: Opens the current target folder in Windows Explorer.

Display Hints: Replay Converter can display helpful hints when the program starts. If you've selected to turn these hints off, you can see them again here.

Display Log: Opens your recording log for troubleshooting purposes.

Computer Resource Usage During Conversion: Select normal for faster conversions or low for better computer responsiveness while converting.

Hints and Tricks

As you've seen, Replay Converter is pretty straightforward to use. Here's a few hints and tricks that will save you time and effort.

Picking Files

Instead of using the Add Files button, you can also drag and drop files into Replay Converter from Windows File Explorer.

Reordering Files

You can change the order of files in the list in two ways:

list of 2 items
• Select a file and press Shift + Up or Shift + Down.
• Drag a file using the mouse to a new position.
list end

 
Converting Video files to Audio

You can make MP3 or any other audio format from video files - this is great if you want to listen to a TV show on your iPod, for example. The conversion
process is the same as converting audio files. Just add your video file(s) to the list and make sure to select the correct Audio Target Formats

Removing Files from the conversion list

Use the Remove button to remove the selected file from the conversions list, or click Clear List to remove all files.

Picking a folder for converted files

Replay Converter will place a converted file in the same folder as the original, or place it in a new folder. Use the Write file to Same Folder or Write
File to New Folder options.

Keyboard Shortcuts

The following shortcuts can be used in Replay Converter:

ALT + M = Minimize.
ALT + E = Exit.
ALT + T = About.
ALT + B = Target file browse.
ALT + D = Add file.
ALT + R = Remove file.
ALT + L = Clear file list.
ALT + S = Write to same folder.
ALT + N = Write to new folder.
ALT + A = Convert to Audio.
ALT + V = Convert to Video.
ALT + C = Start Conversion job.
ALT + O = Options.
ALT + H = Help.
ALT + X = Do not convert audio in video.
ALT + Y = Select Burn to CD/DVD check box.
ALT + P = Select Add DVD option.
Shift + Up Arrow = Move selected file up the list.
Shift + Down Arrow = Move selected file down the list.
 

Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 2 Download URL

The download URL for Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 2 is at
http://applian.com/replay-converter/demo.php

Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 2 Download URL

The download URL for Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 2 is at
http://applian.com/replay-converter/demo.php

Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 2 Download URL

The download URL for Replay Converter 3.0 Beta 2 is at
http://applian.com/replay-converter/demo.php

Installing the new Replay Converter 3 beta 7-28-2008

This is beta software. Not the final version.
 
Please read these notes at least 3 times.
 
Make sure no Applian products are running. Check taskbar and system trays.
 
Close all other applications. I left my antivirus program running here.
 
If you have Replay AV 8 software then you have Replay Converter 2.80. Comes with Replay AV 8. DO NOT UNINSTALL replay Converter 2.80. Leave it alone.
 
Download Replay Converter 3 beta to your hard drive.
 
Run the .exe file.
 
On the last setup screen choose EXIT button. Do not choose "Launch Now".
 
The installation is finished.
 
Please do not run Replay Converter.
 
You must reboot your computer now by going to start menu, turn off, restart button.
 
Your computer starts up. You are on the desktop.
 
Run the Replay Converter desktop icon.
 
You may get a message saying another version of Replay Converter was detected. Press enter key on ok.
 
Go back to desktop and run Replay Converter desktop icon again.
 
Replay Converter 3 beta is running now.
 
Improvements are:
faster conversions, progress bar percentages are heard like 2%, 4%, 8%, The main interface listbox now reads much better as you can hear file status like
pending and done.
 
Burning video files to a DVD blank dis is accessible. The developer and Applian Technologies have gone out of there way to make this possible for you and
me. I know because I see the improved results in accessibility.
 
I burned a video .asf file to DVD blank disc to the DVD NTSC format. You can burn to the PAL format (overseas format).
 
I converted .asf, .mp3 to other formats. No errors. Keep in mind its beta software.
 
You can use RC to burn to CDs but haven't tested this here. Did work for me when I beta tested the other RC 3 beta releases.
 
If you need assistance on using Replay Converter 3 beta post to this list. The developer has been working on this for almost a year if my memory is correct.
 
Replay Converter 3 beta is a stand alone program.
 
Replay AV 8 will continue to use your existing Replay Converter 2.++ version.
 
You cannot run both Replay Converter 2.++ and the new Replay Converter 3 beta software at the same time. Only 1 can be running.
 
In Control Panel you will see in your add or remove:
Replay Converter 2.80 folder
And
Replay Converter folder listed. The Replay Converter folder in add or remove is the Replay Converter 3 beta software.
 
 
To those who do not have Replay AV 7 or 8. That is you only have Replay Converter software on your computer.
 
You must uninstall Replay Converter first. Reboot your computer.
 
Install Replay Converter 3 beta. Last screen during setup choose Exit button. Do not choose Launch Now button.
 
Installation is finished.
 
Reboot your PC.
 
The Windows Desktop appears.
 
Run the Replay Converter desktop icon.

Hope this helps everyone. Show your support.

Reaching Applian Tech Support for Replay AV

http://applian.com/replay-av/support/index.php#contact

Replay Media Catcher 3 beta Download URL

Released 7-30-08
http://www.applian.com/replay-media-catcher/demo.php

Installed and tested Replay Media Catcher 3.0 beta

For those who are using Replay Media Catcher version 2 and want to try out Replay Media Catcher 3 beta this is what to do. Only my experiences here.

Make sure RM Catcher is closed and no longer running.

Go control panel, add or remove, locate Replay Media Catcher in the list. Choose remove. Follow the on screen messages. You will be taken to a survey which is optional. Close the survey with alt + F4 when done. You are taken back to the uninstall process.

Uninstall it.

Examine your add or remove list and see if RM Catcher is gone.

Go to start, all programs, and make sure you do not see RM Catcher folder.

Go to "My Computer", C:\ hard drive, Programs folder and locate Replay Media Catcher folder/directory. Open it. It should be empty since you uninstalled it. No log files are there.

Highlight "Replay Media Catcher" directory in your:
C:\Program Files\

That is highlight Replay Media Catcher.

Press delete key to delete this directory called Replay Media Catcher.

Verify its gone.

Go to Recycle Bin and delete this folder.

This is important. you must restart your computer. Go to start, turn off, restart.

Your computer reboots for you.

Download and install RM Catcher 3 beta.
Release version date is: 7-30-08.

During the install you don't have to change any of the settings except when you hear the license agreement sccreen you will the I do not agree button. When you hear this button just up arrow one time and you will I agree button and then tab to the next button to continue the rest of the installation.

On the last screen during the setup choose EXIT button. Do not choose Launch Program now button.

Installation is finished.

Restart your computer.

Run RM Catcher now.

For me the product key was retained. When RM Catcher started up I heard full version.

The interface is the same. The tip of the day dialog box type messages have new tips so read them. Like it supports rtsp:, mms: streams and there's a new plugin called webstream dumper.

I have not tested to see if I can capture any streams here but all looks good to me. You can use it with your JAWS screen reader.

Petro

New Replay Converter 3.0 beta

August 01, 2008
3.0 Beta
This update to Replay Converter has been a major rewrite of our core conversion technologies.

- Conversions are now faster.
- No time limit in demo mode video conversions. Adds a watermark to the videos instead.
- Removed optional user DirectShow settings. Replay Converter now will convert files automatically using the best method.
- Added a progress bar while files are being converted.
- Added the capability to burn DVD's, audio CD's and data CD's.
- Can now convert DVDs to other file formats.
- Can convert to more file formats: MOV, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and FLAC.
- Improved audio and video sync with converted files.
- Improved success rate of converted files.
- Fixed "Minimized" button bug while converting files.

Applian Coupon Codes

August 1, 2008
RMCBB - $10 off Replay Media Catcher
RAVBB - $15 off Replay AV
RMBB - $15 off Replay Music
SUITEBB - $20 off the Replay Capture Suite

The coupons are good for 90 days. Just enter the coupon code into the "source code" field on the check-out page and the price of the purchase will be reduced by the same amount.