                         NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE                     Version 3.13.2.6
                         ====================


Products involved: AXIS Media Parser SDK 3.13

Release date:      October 21, 2009

Release type:      Production

Software version:  3.13.2.6

File name:         AXISMediaParserSDKSetup.exe

Supported OS:      Microsoft Windows 2000,
                   Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
                   Microsoft Windows Vista,
		   Microsoft Windows Server 2008,
		   Microsoft Windows 7.
		   Use latest service packs

Supported Devices: AXIS video products with firmware versions 4.03/4.10 or 
                   higher except AXIS 230, AXIS 250S, AXIS 262 and AXIS 292.

Last preceding
release:           3.13.2.5

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The AXIS Media Parser Software Development Kit (SDK) contains 
the AXIS Media Parser (AMP), the AXIS Media Viewer (AMV)
and the AXIS File Writer components and related software, 
documentation and samples to aid in the development of 
any applications that require the component's features.

If you are new to the AXIS Media Parser SDK, please read the
documentation first, to familiarize yourself with the components
and its capabilities.

New features since 3.13.2.5
===========================
- Fixed missing triggerdata when MPEG-4/H264 packets are fragmented.
- Fixed GetVideoCodec method in IAxisMediaParser.
- AAC audio in asf-files are now playable on Windows 7. 
  Note: MPEG-4 decoder 2.2.6.0 must be used for asf MPEG-4 playback on windows 7.


New features since 3.12
=======================
- GetVideoSize method will now return the aspect ratio corrected video dimensions. 
- The image rendered by AxisMediaViewer is now aspect ratio corrected.
- The AxisFileWriter stores the Aspect ratio as attributes in the asf-file.
- SynchronizeUsingRTCP property added in AxisMediaParser
- New properties in AxisMediaviewer:
  - EnableOnDecodedImage 
  - H264VideoDecodingMode 
  - MPEG4VideoDecodingMode

- Mediaviewer window can now be moved between monitors without image freeze.


New features since 3.11
=======================
- SendRenewStream method added in AxisMediaParser.


New features since 3.10
=======================
- RTCP support for improved video/audio synchronization.


New features since 3.00
=======================
- Added parsing of trigger data embedded in the H.264 video stream.


New features since 2.11
=======================
- Added support for H.264 video streams.



New features since 2.10
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- Uses newer versions of DirectShow filters which should increase stability.



New features since 2.0
======================
- Added audio support for MPEG-4 media streams. 
- Added the AXIS File Writer COM component (IAxisFileWriter). 
- Added in AXIS Media Parser (IAxisMediaParser and IAxisMediaParserEvents): 
- Status property, 
- GetAudioCodec() and GetVideoCodec() methods. 
- OnAudioSample event. 
- Added in AXIS Media Viewer (IAxisMediaViewer): 
- Volume and PlayOptions properties. 
- GetAudioCodec(), GetVideoCodec() and RenderAudioSample() methods. 



New features since 1.1
======================

- Redesigned COM-interfaces for easier usage and integration. 
- Added exception handling for easier error management. 
- Added event handlers to replace existing callback interfaces. 
- Added property handling to COM-interfaces for easier setup. 
- Data types are now 100% COM-compliant. 
- Added support for RGB24, RGB32, YUY2 and YV12 color spaces. 
- Added samples for Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET. 
- Updated C++ samples to use the new COM-interfaces. 




Contact Information
====================

Please contact Axis Communications for product information, updates and support
at: http://www.axis.com

Solutions to new problems and FAQs are listed at:
http://www.axis.com/techsup



Installation
============

- Run the self-extracting AXISMediaParserSDKSetup.exe file.

- Make sure you have full administrator rights on the computer you install 
  on.



Uninstallation
=============

- Click 'Remove' for AXIS Media Parser SDK under 
  Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs



Requirements
============
- Client PC requirements for MPEG-4 and MJPEG:
    CPU
       Pentium 4 2 GHz or higher, any AMD Athlon
    Memory
       512 MB RAM
    Graphic card
       DX9 compatible and 32 MB video memory 
       32/64 Mb recommended for high resolutions/color depths

    Software
       Internet Explorer 6.0.
       DirectX 9.0c or higher

- The AXIS Media Parser SDK does not include an MPEG-4
  video decoder. The AXIS MPEG-4 video decoder must be installed 
  from an AXIS camera or video server running firmware 4.40 or
  later. It can also be retrieved by contacting Axis through the
  partner pages at the Axis ADP Website. The MPEG-4 video decoder
  can not be redistributed with your application.



Recommendations
===============

- Observe the hardware requirements for using AXIS Media Parser SDK.
  See product details at www.axis.com for more information.

- Run Windows Update prior to installation to ensure you have the latest 
  updates for your Operating System from Microsoft. 

- For more information see the SDK documentation.



Known limitations
=================

See the "Limitations and Considerations" section in the
SDK documentation.



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