Minimum system Requirements

In order to view the media items on this site the following is required:

  • Adobe Flash Player - version 9 or above. You can download flash Adobe website External link

  • JavaScript enabled

  • One of the following browsers:

Internet Explorer browser - version 5 or above
Firefox browser - any version
Opera browser - version 9 or above
Chrome browser – any version
Safari browser - version 3 or above

It is recommended that you have at least Windows XP with Service Pack One or or MAC OS9 and Internet speed of at least 512Kb/s to maintain a suitable streaming speed.

Using the Flash Media Player

The player is designed to be as easy to use as possible, the bottom bar has simple navigation buttons as well as the option to mute the volume and enlarge the video to full screen.

A progress bar is also included which can be used in conjunction with the timer to allow the user to drag the clip to the desired time.

When the user selects a video to play, they are presented with a playlist of all the different parts of the event. This allows the user to select any part of the event without the need to watch it all from the very beginning.

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Navigation

By selecting the link "See All items" located just below the player, the user can view every audio and video file uploaded which are displayed in chronological order on the new page.

The search option on the top left hand corner of the page grants even greater functionality. Every media item uploaded is associated with a number of keywords and is displayed by relevance.

Streaming problems

If you have trouble viewing the video you may need to open up additional ports on your firewall/router. The streaming video uses port 1935 for the RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) and will need to be open before you can view the video. If you cannot view the video please consult your internet service provider or the person who manages your network who will be able to conduct the necessary steps to rectify the problem.