Traffic on the Internet is extremely unpredictable , which can make for varied experiences when you must rely on the Internet for delivery of media. To create a consistent experience when receiving streaming media, Windows Media provides intelligent streaming.
Intelligent streaming is a way of creating a stream so that when a file is streaming, Windows Media Player detects network conditions and adjusts the properties of the stream to maximize quality. The highest-quality stream is delivered to you, regardless of network conditions. Intelligent streaming depends on the media being encoded at multiple bit rates. Windows Media Player has a variety of video streams to switch to when available network bandwidth fluctuates.
Understanding streaming media
Streaming media is a technology for delivering audio, video, or multimedia files across a network without waiting for the entire file to download. When you click an Internet link to open a streaming media file, the file is partially downloaded and stored in a buffer; this is called
buffering. The file then begins to play. As more information in the file is streamed to Windows Media Player, it continues to buffer information before playing it. Windows Media Player does this so that if traffic on the Internet interrupts the flow of information, there will be no breaks or interference with the file as it plays.
You will notice a break in play when the data in the buffer runs out.
Windows Media Player alerts you when information is buffering. All streaming Windows Media files buffer before they begin playing. Unlike a downloaded file, data is not saved to the hard disk drive when streaming files are done playing.
Windows Media Player also supports intelligent streaming; it monitors network conditions and automatically makes adjustments to ensure the best reception and playback.
When you play streamed media or CD tracks, you can view statistics and information about the quality of the connection and the performance of the playback. The information in the
Statistics dialog box can help you determine whether you are receiving a quality data transmission.
To view statistics about content
On the View menu, click Statistics.
If you want more specific information, click the Advanced tab. To view details about a file
On the File menu, click Properties. –or-
In Media Library, right-click the file in the right pane, and then click Properties.
I understand about the buffering somewhat when I am listening to something I am in the process of dowloading, but that's not the only time I have a problem. When I try to play a music file that is already in my library on windows media player, a file that is copied from a CD for instance, it skips all over the place if I am connected to the internet. So I can't listen to anything in my library while I'm on line. I can play a CD without it skipping and I can play anything from the library when I'm not on line.
Mephistopheles
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January 31st, 2004 20:00
Traffic on the Internet is extremely unpredictable , which can make for varied experiences when you must rely on the Internet for delivery of media. To create a consistent experience when receiving streaming media, Windows Media provides intelligent streaming.
Intelligent streaming is a way of creating a stream so that when a file is streaming, Windows Media Player detects network conditions and adjusts the properties of the stream to maximize quality. The highest-quality stream is delivered to you, regardless of network conditions. Intelligent streaming depends on the media being encoded at multiple bit rates. Windows Media Player has a variety of video streams to switch to when available network bandwidth fluctuates.
Understanding streaming media
Streaming media is a technology for delivering audio, video, or multimedia files across a network without waiting for the entire file to download. When you click an Internet link to open a streaming media file, the file is partially downloaded and stored in a buffer; this is called buffering. The file then begins to play. As more information in the file is streamed to Windows Media Player, it continues to buffer information before playing it. Windows Media Player does this so that if traffic on the Internet interrupts the flow of information, there will be no breaks or interference with the file as it plays. You will notice a break in play when the data in the buffer runs out.
Windows Media Player alerts you when information is buffering. All streaming Windows Media files buffer before they begin playing. Unlike a downloaded file, data is not saved to the hard disk drive when streaming files are done playing.
Windows Media Player also supports intelligent streaming; it monitors network conditions and automatically makes adjustments to ensure the best reception and playback.
When you play streamed media or CD tracks, you can view statistics and information about the quality of the connection and the performance of the playback. The information in the Statistics dialog box can help you determine whether you are receiving a quality data transmission.
To view statistics about content
To view details about a file
–or-
In Media Library, right-click the file in the right pane, and then click Properties.
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Donna121
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February 1st, 2004 12:00
Mephistopheles
13 Posts
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February 1st, 2004 17:00