GusTv
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GusTv is an IPTV pilot project that allows users to access basic cable channels via their wired Internet connection.

In order to watch television on your computer, you must

  • Plug your computer into an Ethernet jack (IPTV does not work over wireless at this time).
  • Download VLC from .
  • Install VLC. If you are using Windows, make sure to check the box for the Firefox/ plugin.

Windows

In a web browser

If you would like to view television from within a web browser (easier to use)

Using VLC

If you want to view television using VLC (more channels)

NOTE: Version 0.8.6 of VLC works Best With GusTv

  • Open VLC
  • Go to View > Playlist
  • Go to Manage > Services Discovery > SAP Announcements
  • Wait about 30 seconds (if your firewall asks you to allow VLC to access the network, say OK).
  • Click on the plus sign next to SAP Announcements to see channels. Click on 鶹Ƶ to see local channels or UCTV International to see international channels.
  • Double-click on a channel to view it.
  • Go to View > Full screen to view in full screen.
  • For the international channels you may get better results if you go to Video > Deinterlace > Bob (that will get rid of the lines you see when there is a lot of motion).

Mac

  • Open VLC
  • Go to Window > Playlist
  • Go to File > Services Discovery > SAP Announcements
  • Wait about 30 seconds (if your firewall asks you to alow VLC to access the network, say OK).
  • Click on the plus sign next to SAP Announcements to see channels. Click on 鶹Ƶ to see local channels or UCTV International to see international channels.
  • Double-click on a channel to view it.
  • Go to View > Full screen to view in full screen.
  • For the International channels you may get better results if you go to Video > Deinterlace > Bob (that will get rid of the lines you see when there is a lot of motion).

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