Possible solutions to common streaming issues.
1. Make sure you have QuickTime 6.5 or higher.
A free download is available here.
The site also includes a link for system requirements. Installation instructions are included with the download.
2. Check your Internet connection speed.
A cable, DSL, or higher connection is required to view this live stream. A dial-up version will be available soon after the live broadcast.
3. Update your web browser.
Compatible browsers to view this stream are:
Windows- Interenet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox
4. Make sure your firewall is open for QuickTime streams.
Learn how to set up QuickTime clients behind a firewall to receive a streaming movie.
About Streamed movies behind a firewall
QuickTime uses the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) to send video and audio over the Internet. Some institutions may have a firewall that prevents movies streamed by RTSP to be viewed by clients behind a firewall. To overcome this, QuickTime can stream video and/or audio using the Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP)--the protocol used by the Web. Note: Playback performance may lag when using HTTP streaming instead of RTSP. In addition, the streaming server must also have a streaming over HTTP feature.
How to set up QuickTime
Mac OS X
1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2. From the View menu, choose QuickTime. The QuickTime preferences pane appears
3. Click on the Connection tab.
4. Choose your Internet connection from the Connection Speed pop-up menu.
5. Click Transport Setup. The Streaming Transport Setup window appears.
6. Click Auto Configure.
If QuickTime is able to configure itself for use behind a firewall, you should be able to watch a streamed movie.
Windows
1. Click Start and point to Control Panels.
2. Open the QuickTime control panel.
3. From the pop-up menu, choose Streaming Transport.
4. Click Automatically determine the best protocol and port ID.
If QuickTime is able to configure itself for use behind a firewall, you should be able to watch a streamed movie.