Introduction to the Timeline Text Display

The Control Bar (and the main user) displays a timeline. The information displayed within the timeline is fully customizable, allowing you to pick and choose which entries are displayed.

Play State

The current Zoom Player play state (Playing/Paused/Stopped/etc).

Track Number

The current playlist track number.

Time

The current play position within the currently playing media.

Total Play Length

The total play length is the duration of the currently playing media.

Remaining Play Time

The time remaining on the currently playing media content.

Video Resolution

The video resolution of the currently playing media content.

Media File Name / DVD Title and Chapter

Depending on Media or DVD mode, either the file name or the DVD's Title and Chapter numbers will display.

Current Time

Shows the current time (a clock).

Idle State

Shows the current player mode (Audio/Media/DVD).

Show chapter points on the Timeline

When enabled with supporting skins (the default 'Onyx' and bundled 'Alba' skins support this feature), visible chapter points will appear on the timeline. Hovering with the mouse cursor over a chapter point displays the time and chapter.

Show Timeline selection markers

Show timeline markers with functions that select a portion of a media's duration (AB-Repeat, Create ring tones, etc).