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1080P and high bit rate 1080P Super HD are now available with the appropriate connection speeds outside of open connect. usually 5-6+ mbps respectively
Set Netflix Silverlight Bit Rate on PC easy way
While a netflix video is playing (not full screen ) you can also have the mouse pointer on the video in a clear spot away from (above) progress bar and hold down the shift and alt keys only while left clicking on mouse
this will open up an dialog box you can select stream manager there.
For some reason I could not find this exact procedure on the web I figured this out (more likely on accident) when trying some that I read about . I use this all the time in WMC or Browser. Everybody else was saying 3 or 4 keystrokes + clicking mouse or without clicking mouse ,while they will work it is not necessary if you would rather use mouse + 2 keys only
Usually ,2300- 4500 for 720p (see chart below ) or even better (4500 + for 1080p 6000+ for super HD 1080p if you have it ) NOTE : I have done min. HD as low as 2300 but it buffers and is not always stable there.
if have a 3mbps or less service just use the highest one visible or automatic. You *can get stable HD on solid 3mbps conn it will not be 1080p however 720p will be it and it will ramp up slow and if you move progress bar forget it you will forever be in buffer world. .
1.0 - 2.3 Mb/s for SD — Standard definition video
2.3 Mb/s - 4.5 Mbs for HD — High definition 720p resolution video
4.5 Mb/s - 9 Mb/s for HDX — Full high definition 1080p resolution video and high definition audio
6 Mbps + for Netflix super HD
Open connect is no longer required for netflix super HD (high bitrate 1080p)
Over 9 Mb/s for 3-D HD movies
.
PC Keyboard short cuts
F : To enable Full Screen Mode
Esc : To exit Full Screen Mode
PgUp : Play
PgDn : Pause
Space or Enter : Toggle between Play and Pause
Ctrl+Space : Pauses movie and shows and enters Key Frame Viewer; use arrow keys to fast forward or rewind.
To use the following shortcuts, you must exit Full Screen Mode:
To set Bit Rate manually PC keystroke method
PC Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S or Shift +Alt+ Left Click Stream Manger set bit rate
(Ctrl+Shift+Option+S for Mac) Stream Manger set bit rate
Note : to find HD Netflix content = Netflix Home / watch instantly /HD
/select HD for PC or Mac /or SHOW ALL HD works on all three
No Joy with manual bit rate setting on on Amazon Prime instant . it is automatic only and dependant on your program selection and connection speed.
MAC keystrokes
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S (Ctrl+Shift+Option+S for Mac) : Stream Manger (Stream bit rate; Manual rate selection)
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+M (Ctrl+Shift+Option+M for Mac) : Access the Diagnostics Menu
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D (Ctrl+Shift+Option+D for Mac) : A/V stats
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+P (Ctrl+Shift+Option+P for Mac) : Player info
Note: To close any of the above windows, simply repeat the keyboard shortcut.
source: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/7854...hortcuts-when-viewing-watch-instantly-videos/
1080P and high bit rate 1080P Super HD are now available with the appropriate connection speeds outside of open connect. usually 5-6+ mbps respectively
Set Netflix Silverlight Bit Rate on PC easy way
While a netflix video is playing (not full screen ) you can also have the mouse pointer on the video in a clear spot away from (above) progress bar and hold down the shift and alt keys only while left clicking on mouse
this will open up an dialog box you can select stream manager there.
For some reason I could not find this exact procedure on the web I figured this out (more likely on accident) when trying some that I read about . I use this all the time in WMC or Browser. Everybody else was saying 3 or 4 keystrokes + clicking mouse or without clicking mouse ,while they will work it is not necessary if you would rather use mouse + 2 keys only
Usually ,2300- 4500 for 720p (see chart below ) or even better (4500 + for 1080p 6000+ for super HD 1080p if you have it ) NOTE : I have done min. HD as low as 2300 but it buffers and is not always stable there.
if have a 3mbps or less service just use the highest one visible or automatic. You *can get stable HD on solid 3mbps conn it will not be 1080p however 720p will be it and it will ramp up slow and if you move progress bar forget it you will forever be in buffer world. .
1.0 - 2.3 Mb/s for SD — Standard definition video
2.3 Mb/s - 4.5 Mbs for HD — High definition 720p resolution video
4.5 Mb/s - 9 Mb/s for HDX — Full high definition 1080p resolution video and high definition audio
6 Mbps + for Netflix super HD
Open connect is no longer required for netflix super HD (high bitrate 1080p)
Over 9 Mb/s for 3-D HD movies
.
PC Keyboard short cuts
F : To enable Full Screen Mode
Esc : To exit Full Screen Mode
PgUp : Play
PgDn : Pause
Space or Enter : Toggle between Play and Pause
Ctrl+Space : Pauses movie and shows and enters Key Frame Viewer; use arrow keys to fast forward or rewind.
To use the following shortcuts, you must exit Full Screen Mode:
To set Bit Rate manually PC keystroke method
PC Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S or Shift +Alt+ Left Click Stream Manger set bit rate
(Ctrl+Shift+Option+S for Mac) Stream Manger set bit rate
Note : to find HD Netflix content = Netflix Home / watch instantly /HD
/select HD for PC or Mac /or SHOW ALL HD works on all three
No Joy with manual bit rate setting on on Amazon Prime instant . it is automatic only and dependant on your program selection and connection speed.
MAC keystrokes
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S (Ctrl+Shift+Option+S for Mac) : Stream Manger (Stream bit rate; Manual rate selection)
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+M (Ctrl+Shift+Option+M for Mac) : Access the Diagnostics Menu
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D (Ctrl+Shift+Option+D for Mac) : A/V stats
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+P (Ctrl+Shift+Option+P for Mac) : Player info
Note: To close any of the above windows, simply repeat the keyboard shortcut.
source: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/7854...hortcuts-when-viewing-watch-instantly-videos/
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