How to Read this Manual

Introduction to Sofdec2
This chapter is intended as an introduction for first-time users of Sofdec2.
Sofdec2 Tools
This chapter explains how to use the Sofdec2 tools.
Sofdec2 Runtime Library
This chapter explains the operations of and how to use the Sofdec2 library.
Version Check Tool
This chapter explains the version check tool Wizz.
[PC] Target Specific Manual
This chapter discusses target-specific settings for the Sofdec2 library and other related notes and cautions.
Sample Programs
This chapter introduces the tutorials and samples provided for the Sofdec2 library.
Sofdec2 Library Reference Manual
This is the reference manual for the Sofdec2 library.
CRI Mana VP9 Library Reference Manual
This is the reference manual for the CRI Mana VP9 library.

Cautions

Sofdec2 Tool

Note the following cautions when using the Sofdec2 Tools.

.NET Framework Installation
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is required to use the Sofdec2 tools.
Before using the tools, download and install the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 from the following site.
```
	Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
```
Network Execution
You cannot run the Sofdec2 tools remotely over a network.
Copy the executable files to your own PC before using the tools.
Microsoft DirectX Runtimes Installation
DirectX June 2010 or newer is required to use the Sofdec2 tools.
Download and install the runtimes from the following site.
```
	DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
```
Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 Installation
The Visual C++ run-time components is required to use the Sofdec2 tools.
Download and install the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages (for x64) from the following site.
```
	Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013
```