Video Player Help
At NBC6.net, we want you to enjoy all the video our site has to offer. That's why we've compiled these tips to make your online video experience even better.
There are three ways to play video on our site. You'll find video on our homepage, embedded in the story page or on our video page.
Also, we've listed some of the most frequently asked questions below.
When you click on a thumbnail for a story, you'll see a link to "Watch Video." Click on that link to see the video in the main window just to the left of the link.
Use these controls to play (
), pause (
), restart (
) or stop (
) the video.
You will also see a status bar that tells you how much of your video has played, and how much video still remains (
).
1. To play a video clip, click on the play button under that clip's thumbnail.
2. Be sure to scroll down the video list to find other clips that may interest you.3. We have also divided our video into various categories to make it easier for you to find the video you want, fast.4. If you want to search for a particular clip, or just want to see what's most popular, use the tabs near the top of the player.
5. You can also build your own playlist. Click on and hold thumbnail, then drag it into the playlist line and let go of the mouse button. You can add as many clips as you want to the playlist and they will play in the order that you put them in the list.
When the video is buffering, that means the first few seconds of the clip are loading into your computer. That way, if the streaming video is interrupted momentarily, there is enough video in the memory to keep the video playing smoothly without interruption.How do I control the volume?
If you need to adjust the volume of your video, you can physically change the volume knob on your speakers, or use the volume settings in the "Sound and Audio Devices" settings your computer's Control Panel.What does the Switch to Full Screen button do?
The Switch to Full Screen button enlarges the video to fill your entire monitor. Press ESC to close full screen mode.I click on a video link and nothing happens. What can I do?
You may have a pop up blocker installed that is preventing the video player from launching. Disable the pop up blocker to view the video. This is particularly common with live video. What media player do I need to watch the video?
To view video, you are required to have Window's Media Player 9 or higher. Microsoft has released Windows Media Player 9 Series. You can download Windows Media Player 9 Series from Microsoft.com.Windows Media Player 9 Series is available for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP. Microsoft recommends that you upgrade to Windows Media Player 9 Series to maximize audio quality, video quality, and performance, and to make sure that you have the latest version of the player. A 233 megahertz (MHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium II or Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor with 64 MB of ram is required. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher are also required.
Video Basics
To play video, you need to have Window's Media Player 9 or higher installed on your computer. Click here for more information about downloading and using Windows Media Player.There are three ways to play video on our site. You'll find video on our homepage, embedded in the story page or on our video page.
Also, we've listed some of the most frequently asked questions below.
Playing Video On The Homepage
Video on the homepage will play in the main window near the top of the page:When you click on a thumbnail for a story, you'll see a link to "Watch Video." Click on that link to see the video in the main window just to the left of the link.
Playing Video In The Story Page
If there is video available for a story, you will see video player controls in the top right-hand corner of the text:Use these controls to play (
), pause (), restart () or stop () the video.You will also see a status bar that tells you how much of your video has played, and how much video still remains (
). Playing Video In The Video Page
NBC6.net also has a dedicated video page online at www.nbc6.net/video. Here, you have much more control over the video that you watch online:1. To play a video clip, click on the play button under that clip's thumbnail.
2. Be sure to scroll down the video list to find other clips that may interest you.3. We have also divided our video into various categories to make it easier for you to find the video you want, fast.4. If you want to search for a particular clip, or just want to see what's most popular, use the tabs near the top of the player.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is video buffering?When the video is buffering, that means the first few seconds of the clip are loading into your computer. That way, if the streaming video is interrupted momentarily, there is enough video in the memory to keep the video playing smoothly without interruption.How do I control the volume?
If you need to adjust the volume of your video, you can physically change the volume knob on your speakers, or use the volume settings in the "Sound and Audio Devices" settings your computer's Control Panel.What does the Switch to Full Screen button do?
The Switch to Full Screen button enlarges the video to fill your entire monitor. Press ESC to close full screen mode.I click on a video link and nothing happens. What can I do?
You may have a pop up blocker installed that is preventing the video player from launching. Disable the pop up blocker to view the video. This is particularly common with live video. What media player do I need to watch the video?
To view video, you are required to have Window's Media Player 9 or higher. Microsoft has released Windows Media Player 9 Series. You can download Windows Media Player 9 Series from Microsoft.com.Windows Media Player 9 Series is available for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP. Microsoft recommends that you upgrade to Windows Media Player 9 Series to maximize audio quality, video quality, and performance, and to make sure that you have the latest version of the player. A 233 megahertz (MHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium II or Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor with 64 MB of ram is required. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher are also required.
