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Help Guide

Learn how to use the Audiobook Library and Player

📚 Welcome to the Audiobook Library

This guide will help you navigate and make the most of your audiobook experience. The library offers both traditional audiobooks and Animated cinematic editions with synchronized visuals.

🎬 What are "Cinematic Edition" stories?

Every story in this library is conceptualized and authored by the site owner using a collaborative process where human imagination meets AI-assisted synthesis to create synchronized visual and auditory experiences. All content is refined and curated manually to ensure a high-quality, immersive journey.

🏠 Library Interface Guide

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Search & Filter

Find books quickly using various filtering options:

  • Search Bar: Search by title, author, or keywords
  • Category Filters: Children Adult Both
  • Animation Filter: Show Animated Only
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Book Information

Each book card provides important details:

  • Hover/Click: View book details and overview
  • Category Badge: Age-appropriate content indicator
  • Animation Badge: Animated if video version available
  • Duration & Chapters: Total listening time and segments

Quick Actions

Efficient ways to interact with the library:

  • Click Book Cover: Play audiobook immediately
  • Click Info Area: View detailed information
  • Play Button: Start listening directly from card
  • Mobile: Long press for quick info preview

🎧 Player Guide

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Basic Playback

  • Play/Pause: Click center button or spacebar
  • Skip: Previous/Next chapter buttons
  • Seek: Drag progress bar or use arrow keys
  • Volume: Adjust with slider or mute with 'M' key
  • Speed: Change playback speed (0.75x to 2x)
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Visual Experience

Choose your preferred media type:

  • Auto: Videos if available, otherwise images
  • Static Images: Traditional audiobook with images
  • Videos Only: Animated cinematic experience
  • Image Fade Effect: Ken Burns animation for static images
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Advanced Features

  • Gapless Playback: Smooth transitions between chapters
  • Crossfade: Smooth audio/visual transitions (1-3 seconds)
  • Auto-play: Continuous playback through chapters
  • Preloading: Next chapter loads automatically

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with these keyboard shortcuts (active in player):

Space
Play / Pause
← →
Seek ±10 seconds
Ctrl + ← →
Previous / Next chapter
M
Mute / Unmute
F / F11
Toggle fullscreen
Esc
Close sidebars / Exit fullscreen

💡 Double-Tap / Double-Click

On mobile: Double-tap the artwork to toggle fullscreen.
On desktop: Double-click the player view or use the fullscreen button.

⚙️ Settings Guide

Setting Description Recommendation
Auto Play Automatically play next chapter when current ends ✅ Recommended for continuous listening
Media Type Choose between Auto, Static Images, or Videos Only Auto for best experience
Image Fade Effect Ken Burns animation for static images ✅ Creates immersive experience
Gapless Playback Smooth transitions between audio chapters ✅ Recommended for audiobooks
Crossfade Transition Smooth visual/audio transitions between chapters ✅ Creates cinematic feel
Track Info Display Show/hide chapter title and description overlay ✅ Keep on for context

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a book has animated content?

Books with animated content display a Animated badge on the cover. You can also filter for animated-only books using the "Show Animated Only" toggle in the library.

What do the category badges mean?

Books are categorized by appropriate audience:

  • Children - Content suitable for younger audiences
  • Adult - Content for mature audiences
  • Both - Suitable for all ages
Can I save my playback progress?

Yes! The player automatically saves your position within each chapter. When you return to a book, it will resume from where you left off. Your settings preferences are also saved automatically.

Why is there no sound sometimes?

Check these common issues:

  • Volume slider in player controls
  • System volume on your device
  • Browser tab might be muted (check tab icon)
  • Headphone/speaker connection
How do I use the player on mobile?

Mobile-specific features:

  • Tap: Play/Pause
  • Double-tap: Toggle fullscreen
  • Long press: Preview book info in library
  • Swipe: On sidebars to close/open
  • Controls auto-hide for immersive viewing
What happens when a book ends?

When you finish the last chapter of a book, you'll see a cinematic "THE END" animation. After a few moments, you'll automatically return to the library to choose your next adventure.

🔧 Troubleshooting

⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

  • Book won't load: Check internet connection and refresh page
  • No video playback: Some browsers require user interaction before video autoplay
  • Controls not responding: Try refreshing the player or reopening the book
  • Audio stuttering: Lower playback speed or close other tabs/applications
  • Visual glitches: Update your browser to latest version

If problems persist, try these steps:

  1. Refresh the page (F5 or Ctrl+R)
  2. Clear browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Delete)
  3. Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge recommended)
  4. Check internet connection stability
  5. Disable browser extensions that might interfere