Essentials

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A basic guide...
1. Download and install Sopcast
2. Download and install VLC Media Player
3. Read the first post of today's STREAMING thread in its entirety because there are a few other sets of instructions there for getting some of the streams to work properly.
4. At game time open Sopcast, look for the link next to the game you want to watch, and click it. Note that these channels are typically online only while the game is going. If it says channel offline and it's game time, wait a few more minutes and if it's still offline mention it in the STREAMING thread.
5. Report problems with the stream (ie. "Channel xxxx is not up and the game started 10 minutes ago, the video is lagging, there is no audio, etc.).
6. DO NOT COMPLAIN IF A GAME YOU WANT TO SEE IS NOT BEING SHOWN. DO NOT REQUEST GAMES IN THE STREAMING THREAD (that will make it less likely your game will be shown). Also, less important but still important, do not discuss the game in that thread. Use the discussion thread instead for that.
7. Enjoy what you get. The streamers are doing this out of the goodness of their heart. They get no money. They want no fame. They just want you to enjoy what is available. Many nights every game gets covered, so if your favorite team isn't covered tonight it probably will be next time they play if you don't beg for it. The streamers try to cover every game.

If you want this to work pretty well:
1. Turn off all downloads (including torrents and other filesharing) while you are watching the game.
2. Do not browse the web while you are watching the game -- just enjoy the game or disconnect if you aren't watching it.
3. Give the stream at least 3-5 minutes before assuming something isn't working properly. It takes a few minutes for these streams to stabilize by the nature of the technology.
4. Stay connected during commercial breaks and intermissions. Not only will you avoid the 3-5 minutes (or more) of instability mentioned in #3, but you will preserve the best stream for the rest of the viewers.
5. Only view HQ streams if you have a high quality internet connection. The cheapest DSL plan, for example, will not be able to handle it. You probably need at least the middle tier of DSL or a cable internet connection. You need a good download AND a good upload rate to be able to view HQ streams (good is probably a minimum of 500k up and 500k down).

Lastly, PLEASE read through the first post of the streaming thread slowly and methodically before asking questions. If you ask a question and it's already answered somewhere in the first post, you probably won't get an answer. The streamers aren't being lazy by bringing you the game. They expect you to not be lazy and make a reasonable effort to read what is there and give it a try. We don't type up instructions for our health, but so that you can get up and running as soon as possible without our help as we can't always help in a timely manner.

Oh, and if you follow this and the first post and still can't get it to work, ask for help by all means.

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Semi Important Guidelines...

• Schedule is subject to change
• JIP = Joined in Progress
• Stream links can also be found here
• The name in brackets (..) is the platform the game is being streamed on.
• The name in the square brackers [..] is the name of the feed. E.g. TSN / CBC / NBC / MSG / FSN / RDS / ETC...

NHL FAQ. Any problem? Please ask here.

Essentials

• Take the time to learn about the Software and how to use it!
• Be sure your PC's date and time are correct.
• Sometimes you need to close and reopen your browser. ie: Firefox, IE.
• Get the most recent Flash update .
• For most streams, IE is recommended. (solves most sound problems)
• Sometimes the software needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled.
  This stuff works >>>>>
• Download StreamTorrent and you should read ST Guide as well. It's easier to use than TvAnts!
• Download TvAnts ...Windows Firewall should have exception for tvants.exe; open Ports 16800 & 16900 in both UDP & TCP
• For StreamTorrent it's streamtorrent.exe; ports 15800 & 15900.
• Install the connections patch, especially for Windows XP users, at: MyP2P.eu Software Overview
• Vista users using TvAnts (or ST) need to read > Fix-tvants-vista-wmp11
• Other software... TVU ; Sopcast; WMP; VLC; etc which can be found in the appropriate forums.
• UK Users may need a Proxy. Using TOR would cover it. The guy who posted this did a first rate job - step by step with pictures. More background here Tor (anonymity network) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ~Thanks Big Mac!
• If you have an issue, clear your cache and cookies before using the new proxy.
• Or you may need to try and Repair/Reset Winsock settings

Having issues viewing a StreamTorrent or TvAnts stream? Use VLC!

• Download VLC at VideoLAN.org and install it.
• Turn on TvAnts. Right click on the streaming picture window, go to "Properties" and copy the .asf link you find.
• Turn on StreamTorrent. Click and Lock the channel you wish to watch. Then... right click on the streaming picture window, go to "Properties" and copy the .asf link you find.
• In VLC, go to "File" and open a network stream.
• In the HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/MMS box, paste in the asf link.
• Click on "OK" and sit back and watch in VLC. Close the StreamTorrent or TvAnts picture window, but DO NOT close out of the application, for this closes the stream. (Side note: The asf link will change for each stream. Usually the last number is what changes.)
  OR...
• Search the TVAnts forum at MyP2P Forums ...or... The StreamTorrent forum at MyP2P Forums
• Still can't find an answer? Start a thread in the StreamTorrent or TVAnts forum and ask for help.
• Record with VLC! Click Here!
  

Using VLC for SopCast streams

All SopCast streams can be viewed with VLC, but for some streams it is mandatory. VLC can also be a option worth trying if a stream buffers but won't load correctly.

To use VLC...

• Download VLC at VideoLAN - Free and Open Source software and video streaming solutions for every OS! and install it.
• VLC, go to Open Network Stream, select HTTP option, and type in 127.0.0.1:8902 (If port 8902 doesn't work, try 8912).
• You MUST leave SopCast running; closing SopCast closes the stream.
• You may need to mute the sound on SopCast so it doesn't bleed with the sound in VLC.
• To make VLC a default external player on SopCast 2.0.4, Vist This Thread!

Using Windows Vista? Can't click on a link and load it?

• Right-click on the link and select Copy.
• Go to the SopCast address bar and paste the link.
• OR, hover the mouse on the link, and the SopCast channel URL will appear in the browser status bar at the bottom of the URL. Type that URL into the SopCast address bar.

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