🏠 Library Interface
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Search & Filter
- Search bar: Title, author, keywords
- Audience filter: Children Adult Educational
- Origin filter: Public Domain vs Original
- Animation toggle: Animated only
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Book Information
- Click cover: Instant fullscreen playback
- Info area: Opens detailed modal
- Badges: Audience, Origin, Animation, Duration, Chapters
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Quick Actions
- Fullscreen Player: Click cover or Play Now
- Help Button: This guide
- Mobile: Tap to play, long press for details
🎧 Fullscreen Player & Bookmarks
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Basic Playback
- Play/Pause: Spacebar or center button
- Previous/Next: Ctrl+←/→ or chapter buttons
- Seek: Arrow Left/Right (10 sec)
- Volume: Slider or M key
- Speed: 0.75x to 2x
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Bookmark System (NEW)
- Set bookmark: Click 🔖 icon in playlist or press Ctrl + B
- Jump to bookmark: Ctrl + J instantly returns to saved chapter
- Auto-resume: Reopening a book starts from bookmarked chapter
- Visual indicator: Bookmarked chapters show 📍 icon
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Visual Experience
- Videos (ON) → Cinematic animated visuals
- Images (OFF) → Ken Burns image effect
- Image fade/zoom always active for static images
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Advanced Features
- Gapless playback & crossfade (1.5s)
- Auto-play & preloading next chapter
- Progress & settings saved automatically
🖱️ Immersive Auto‑Hide Interface
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Top Navigation Bar
- Auto-hides after 5s of inactivity
- Reveal: move mouse to top edge or tap near top
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Bottom Controls
- Visible only when audio is PAUSED
- Reveal: tap screen or move mouse to bottom edge while paused
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Track Info & Titles
- Large chapter title overlay on top
- Cursor hides after 2s over artwork
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Esc
Exit fullscreen player
Ctrl + B
📍 Set Bookmark on current chapter
Ctrl + J
🔖 Jump to Bookmark
Ctrl + A
🎬 Easter Egg: Player Technology Showcase
⚙️ Player Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Auto Play | Always enabled — automatic next chapter playback. |
| Animate toggle | Switch between video (cinematic) or Ken Burns images (animated books only). |
| Image Fade Effect | Ken Burns zoom/pan always active for static images. |
| Gapless + Crossfade | Smooth chapter transitions (1.5s crossfade). |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set and use bookmarks?
In the chapter playlist, hover and click 🔖 icon, or press Ctrl+B. Jump back with Ctrl+J. The bookmark persists between sessions and auto-resumes when you reopen the book.
Why are controls hidden?
Bottom controls appear only when paused to maximize immersion. Tap the screen or move mouse to bottom edge while paused to reveal them. Top bar reappears by moving cursor to top.
How to exit fullscreen player?
Press ESC or click the “← Back to Library” button. After finishing the last chapter, "THE END" animation auto-returns you to library.
What do animated badges mean?
Books with Animated badge include synchronized video scenes. Toggle "Animate" in player to enable/disable video mode.
Does the player save my progress?
Yes — current chapter timestamp is saved automatically. Plus the bookmark feature lets you lock a specific chapter for permanent resume.
What is the Easter egg Ctrl+A?
Pressing Ctrl+A (Cmd+A on Mac) triggers a hidden "Player Technology Showcase" with a toast notification — a fun surprise!
🔧 Troubleshooting
⚠️ Common fixes
- If book won't load: refresh page, check connection
- No video: browser autoplay policies → tap screen to enable
- Audio stutter: reduce speed or close background apps
- Clear cache or update browser if visual glitches appear
Try refreshing, clearing cache, or using Chrome/Firefox for best experience.