Customizing SlingPlayer • Page 46
I-frames are these “key” frames in a sequence that show the entire,
complete image, including the motion and the background. When intervals
between I-frames are shorter, the video quality is higher but it uses more
bandwidth. When intervals between I-frames are longer, less bandwidth is
used but the video quality is lower. If you’re having bandwidth problems, try
adjusting the interval between I-frames to get better video quality.
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Audio bit rate
. This setting cannot be changed while streaming. bit rate is
the amount of data per second (Data is measured in what are called “bits.”).
The number you see here is in kilobits, or thousands of bits per second. The
higher the audio bit rate, the more information SlingPlayer gets per second,
resulting in higher quality audio. If you increase the bit rate, the quality of
the audio may improve, but you'll will use more bandwidth.
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Video Resolution
. This is the size of the picture that is being encoded.
Higher resolutions result in improved picture quality but increased
bandwidth usage. Note that the computer system you have may limit the
resolution. See “What you need for viewing at home” on page 7, and “What
you need for viewing away from home” on page 10. Early Slingbox models
(versions 1.6 and before) may also limit the resolution.
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Video smoothness
. When video is “smoother,” action scenes appear more
natural, but the details are fuzzier. When video is sharper, action may be
jumpier, but more details are preserved. To maximize smoothness, move
the control all the way to the left. To maximize sharpness, move the control
all the way to the right.
Connection preferences
Some companies use firewalls to prevent unauthorized entry into their network
systems. This might cause trouble if you’re trying to use your Slingbox from the office.
If you’re having trouble connecting to your Slingbox at work, try to connect to a Web
site from which video is playable. If you can’t stream from this site, you may not be
able to stream your in-home Slingbox from the office.
Additionally, some office locations use proxy servers for security between office
workstations and the Internet.
If you use a proxy server to connect to the Internet, you may need to enter this
information if you are having trouble viewing your Slingbox.
To enter proxy server information:
