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VIEWING ON A PC
What do
I need to view the IPTV stream on my PC.
You
will need a computer installed with Windows Media Player. This is the software
that your computer uses to play video. For the best results, you will need to
have version 9.0 of Windows Media Player installed. If you're not sure, then
download the latest version and install it anyway.
For the latest version of Windows Media Player, it can be found
here.
Always download Microsoft software direct to from
their site or trusted sites and never use unknown links from other sites.
I
have the latest version of Windows Media Player but I can't see anything playing
on the tv/pc screen.
Planet Vision IPTV uses the latest software to play tv over the internet. You may need to
update your computer to the latest version of Internet Explorer. If you have
version 5.5 or later the stream should work, if you're not sure, then download
the latest version and install it anyway.
The latest version of this can be found
here.
If you have updated Windows Media Player & Internet Explorer and you are still
having problems, try re-starting your computer and then re-launch the channel
you are trying to play.
If you are still having problems, you will need to check whether your computer
meets the following minimum system requirements. Pentium 3 or similar with 512MM
RAM, 500MB Hard Drive space, 64MB graphics card.
I am getting a picture but it is jumpy, blocky or freezes.
Planet Vision
IPTV
plays at different connection speeds. It is worth checking your line speed by
going to the following link and do a line speed check.
http://www.speedtest.net/ . You may find your connection speed is much lower than
your internet provider is telling you. You really need a genuine line speed of
700kbs but for best results 1300kbs is preferred.
Can I view on a Mac computer.?
Yes, but for it to function correctly you will need to
have Panther OS X 10.3 minimum with the latest Windows Media Player plug-in
installed. You can download it
here.
VIEWING ON A SET TOP
BOX
What is IPTV
and how does it work on my TV set?
Planet Vision
IPTV
is one of the largest Internet Protocol TeleVision networks available for home
television viewing. IPTV is TV to TV using standard broadband connections thus
making it possible for 93% of the worlds broadband users to receive its streams.
Using the IPTV and Microsoft Windows Media Player, the video stream is delivered
to your home television over any broadband Internet connection. This means that
if you already have a high-speed Internet connection, like a DSL or Cable modem,
then you're probably ready to go.
Are there any minimum requirements?
A broadband
Internet connection (DSL or Cable modem with a 1Mb minimum download speed) a
modern Television with Video Inputs/Scart or similar. By adding
Planet Vision IPTV's
set top box (STB) all the functions normally viewed on a PC will be viewed on
your TV without complicated browsers.
Can I browse the internet with my TV ?
Yes, using the web or browse
button on your STB remote control you are presented with an address bar where
you can type in web addresses. You can either use the optional infrared keyboard
or the text facility on the remote control. Some remote controls also feature a
simple joystick built in for moving the mouse around the screen making the
experience easier to operate and more enjoyable.
