System Check
Dixzar has few requirements to download or stream video. This page will help in getting you viewing our content quickly.
Streaming
| Component | Minimum Version | Your Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser |
FireFox 3.0+ IE 7.0+ Safari 4.0+ Opera 9.8+ |
||
| Adobe Flash Player | v10.0.28 (or higher) |
Test Video Streams
You can use the following short sample videos to test your bandwidth and computer to make sure it will play Dixzar's streaming videos. Please try both the standard definition and high defintion samples.
| Connection Type | Standard Definition | High Definition |
|---|---|---|
|
Lowest Bandwidth 300 Kbps Basic DSL |
Taking Flight (low) | Malibu Heat (low) |
|
Medium Bandwidth 768 Kbps High Speed DSL |
Taking Flight (medium) | Malibu Heat (medium) |
|
High Bandwidth
1500 Kbps High Speed Cable |
Standard Definition videos are not available at this speed. |
Malibu Heat (high) |
Once your optimal speed is determined, you can quickly tune to that speed from within the Video Player.
Dixzar Video Player controls
Downloading
Downloaded scenes require that your machine can play the format you choose to download. Dixzar's videos are available in both Windows Media format and MPEG4 (iPod/Quicktime) format.
High Definition videos require a more up-to-date computer in order to insure proper playback. We recommend the following minimum specifications for best High Definition playback. Please download the sample videos to test your video playback quality.
| Windows Media | MPEG4 (iPod/Quicktime) |
|---|---|
| Windows Media 9 at 960 by 540 pixels. | MPEG4 H.264 at 1280 by 720 pixels. |
| Windows Media Player 9 Series | Mac OS X, Windows, or Linux with VLC Player (Mac users may use Quicktime for playback) |
| 512 MB of RAM | 512 MB of RAM |
| 2.4 GHz Intel processor of equivalent | 2.0 GHz Intel processor of equivalent |
| 64MB Video Card | 64MB Video Card |
Test Downloads
The following are samples of our videos in the two different formats.
| Windows Media | MPEG4 (iPod/Quicktime) | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Definition | JVP134_SD_trailer.wmv | JVP134_SD_trailer.mp4 |
| High Definition |
FVP189_HD_trailer.wmv | FVP189_HD_trailer.mp4 |
Resources Around the Web
To determine your network download speed, visit the site www.SpeedTest.net.
Browser Downloads
Get the latest version of your browser.| FireFox | To download the latest FireFox, check out http://www.mozilla.com/firefox. |
| Safari | To download the latest Safari, check out http://www.apple.com/safari. |
| IE | To download the latest Internet Explorer, check out http://www.microsoft.com/ie. |
| Opera | To download the latest Opera, check out http://www.opera.com/. |
