How to Watch MNN Online

We are aware that the streams do not work for everyone. We are working to resolve the issues and will post a news item as soon as there is a resolution. Thank you for your patience in this matter!

To reach a broader audience MNN streams all of its programming LIVE on the internet. We use a dedicated video streaming server to broadcast on the internet. These streams are encoded live with only a second or two of delay from our television cablecast.

Quick Start

MNN's webstreams and can be viewed in any browser with the Flash plugin installed.

Advanced Troubleshooting

1. Please made sure that your computer system meets the minimum requirements to stream MNN channels, that you have a fast enough internet connection and that you’ve read the sections below.

2. Over the past year the streams had a 98% uptime rate

If you are still having trouble please contact us.

Minimum Requirements

An Internet connection faster than 300Kbps
- good: Cable, DSL and most workplace connections (Road Runner, RCN Broadband, etc.)
- bad: dialup modem
Fast enough computer (general suggestions)
- PC: >800mhz with Windows XP
- Mac: >600mhz and OS X 10.3.9 or higher

A fast internet connection is a must. Dial-up connections will not work. The computer requirements are only a suggestion. Try it out and let us know if your computer works.

If the ASX file does not work on your computer, try accessing the stream directly.

The streams are located at

MNN1 (34/83/33) :: http://mnn1.mnntv.org/OnAir/flash/live.html
MNN2 (56/84/34) :: http://mnn2.mnntv.org/OnAir/flash/
MNN3 (57/85/35) :: http://mnn3.mnntv.org/OnAir/flash/
MNN4 (67/86/36) :: http://mnn4.mnntv.org/OnAir/flash/

Contacting Us

If you are still unable to view our streams after following the instructions above, please feel free to contact us. Please be patient with us as we will do our best to assist you in viewing our streams.

If you contact us please include as much information as possible about your situation. An email stating "I cannot watch the streams" is of little use to us. Please note that we do monitor and watch these streams Monday-Friday 10am until 8pm. Over the past year the streams had a 99% uptime rate.

Please include the following information at a minimum

How you accessed the stream (directly from MNN's frontpage, from Windows media player, etc.)
The Application name and version of your media player (ex. Windows Media Play 9.012)
Operating System you are running
Speed of your network connection (Cable, DSL, etc.)
Processor Speed

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Technical Specifications

For the geek in all of us.

Bitrate: 219Kbps

Audio Codec: VoxWare

Audio Format: 32 kbps, 44khz, STEREO

Video Codec: Windows Media Video 9

Video bit rate: 180 Kbps

Video size: 640 x 480

Frame Rate: 15fps

Key frame :10s

Future Plans to support multiple formats and connection speeds

MNN is committed to providing accessible media in both creation and viewing. We do our best to leverage our skills, talents, budget, and time to provide the best service to our staff, producers, and the viewers. Unfortunately we do not have enough time to help everyone or to implement the latest and greatest technology.

This is where YOU can help out.

MNN's IT department is welcoming interns and volunteers to help out. We only ask that you come with a skillset in the area in which you want to help out with. Unfortunately we do not have the time to train you, although we will assist in anyway we can.

If you would like to help with MNN's webstreams this is what we are looking for

Knowledge of Linux
Comfortable at a Linux command line
Experience with VLC or FFMPEG

We plan to use VLC on Linux servers to provide multiple stream formats at various bandwidth levels. You can read more about the VideoLan Project (VLC) on their website.

We can also use help with