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How to Listen
Ballparkradio.com's
"How To" Guide
for Listening to Streaming Audio
First and foremost, don't be
intimidated by the technology. It's easy, even if you
are a computer novice.
1) Where Do I Find Your
Broadcast?
On the front page of this
site,
www.ballparkradio.com .
2) How do
I tune in to your broadcast?
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At the
front page of Ballparkradio, click this icon: |
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Then, at
the next page, click
the
link
for your game. (this will open your media player on
your computer) |
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Be Patient, it takes time
to load a broadcast. The "streaming audio" takes
time to load into your Windows Media Player, similar to
waiting for a file to download to your computer. With
streaming audio, this is called "buffering". The delay is
normal, so please be patient. The Windows Media Player
will show you the progress of the "buffering" in % terms,
counting up to 100%. When it hits 100%, you will hear the
signal. |
3) What equipment do I
need to listen to Streaming Audio?
To listen to streaming audio,
you need the following:
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Computer
with sound card & either speakers or headphones (most
computers come with sound card built in). If you can
listen to music CD's then you're set. Be sure your
speakers are on. (And if you're listening at work, be
sure to turn the volume down ;-) ) |
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"Windows
Media Player". Again, most computers have this
software already pre-installed. If so, it will
automatically load when you click to listen.
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Not sure if
you have it?
Click here to test your Windows Media Player.
(your player should open automatically when you click the
link and you should hear short audio clip. |
4) If I don't have
Windows Media Player, where do I get it?
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Streaming Audio Broadcasts play through the Windows
Media Player, which comes installed on most computers.
If not, click the "Get Media Player" button for free
download.
If you don't have Window
Media Player, you can download it for free by clicking the
icon below: |
Not to worry - the program
will install itself. Just follow the download and
installation instructions for Windows Media Player.
5)
A Word about
"Buffering"
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Oh, now you're getting too
technical for me! No, not really. "Buffering"
is just a fancy way of saying "wait for the broadcast to
load into your computer". |
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You may
experience an occasional loss of signal, and
"re-buffering" of the stream. Please be patient, your
system will "re-buffer" and reconnect you to the
broadcast. |
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If the
disconnect/buffering problem persists, click the "Adjust
Buffering" menu button at the above left to adjust your
settings in Windows Media Player. |
6) Advanced Help
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What's New! |
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Ballparkradio's lead play-by-play man, Kyle
Smith will be broadcasting live from the Erie
Tournament, July 31 and August 1.
Broadcasts on
Saturday, July 31 are slated for
4pm and
8pm
(Teams to be
determined)
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(That translates
to 1pm and 5pm for those of you/us on the West
Coast.
We hope you enjoy
the games.
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