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Knowledgebase
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General Stuff (6)
Orb system requirements, supported OSes, int'l versions. Why is it free? How secure is it? Questions most new users ask about Orb...
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Installation & Setup (13)
Install issues, account setup and system configuration. Info for first-time users. How to add media libraries and where is what...?
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Orb Startup & Login Problems (8)
Forgot your login or password? Want to change your password? Errors starting Orb, problems connecting to Orb servers...
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Network Configuration (6)
Firewalls, blocked ports and router configuration; LAN streaming issues...
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Streaming Issues (10)
The file types you can stream in Orb, DRM, A/V issues, all about stream quality...
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Live TV & Webcams (17)
Webcam setup & video monitoring; supported TV tuners and program guide issues...
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Phones, PDA, Game Consoles, etc. (8)
Wii, Xbox, PS3 and DMA setup, and more device stuff. Is my phone compatible...?
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OrbLive for iPhone (or iPod Touch) (21)
Play ALL your media files on your iPhone (requires iPhone software 2.x)
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Frequently Asked Questions (62)
See what other Orber's are asking frequently
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Most viewed
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What do I need to get live TV via Orb?
To stream Live TV in Orb, Orb recommends the following minimum configuration:
a broadband Internet connection (Cable, DSL, etc.)
an...
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14 Feb, 2009 |
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How can I find out if my TV tuner will work in Orb?
Orb does not maintain a list of supported tuner models. Therefore, the best way to find out if your TV tuner will work in Orb is to just try it!...
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12 May, 2008 |
Views: 75011 |
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How do I configure my firewall to allow incoming and outgoing traffic for Orb streaming?
If you have a software firewall (other than the built-in Windows firewall) on your Orb PC then you will need to create incoming and outgoing...
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17 Feb, 2009 |
Views: 72108 |
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Is there an Orb version for Mac or Linux?
At this time, there is no public Orb version for Linux.
We have released a public build for Mac OSX (Intel 10.5 or later). Currently there is...
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04 Nov, 2009 |
Views: 44071 |
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What codecs do I need to stream various file types in Orb?
All supported audio and video files (incl. recorded TV) need to be decoded on your Orb PC before Orb can stream them to the device (PC, PDA, phone)...
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19 Oct, 2009 |
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How do I setup and stream Live TV (local channels) via Orb?
To stream Live TV via Orb, you need the following:
- an Orb supported tuner installed on your Orb PC with cable/antenna feed connected to...
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06 Mar, 2009 |
Views: 30841 |
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What ports need to be open on my PC for Orb streaming?
It is the media player on your client device that determines to which format will Orb transcode the file you want to stream before sending it to...
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28 Jan, 2010 |
Views: 28795 |
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What is DirectStream, and what does it do?
DirectStream is the communication method used by Orb when it sends streams directly from your Orb PC to your Orb client device (i.e., other PC or...
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17 Mar, 2009 |
Views: 27965 |
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How do I setup my webcam so I can remotely access it via Orb?
There is no webcam configuration per se in Orb. All USB webcams that have a WDM driver are DirectShow-compatible and, therefore, should work in...
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07 May, 2008 |
Views: 25128 |
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How do I stream inside my LAN without going through the Internet?
When your client device (a PC / Mac, laptop, PDA, or smartphone) and your Orb PC / Mac are in the same LAN (i.e., both access the Internet via the...
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12 Jan, 2010 |
Views: 23392 |
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Recent articles
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What are the differences between various Orb apps on App store?
Functionalities
OrbLive Free*
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19 Jan, 2010 |
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When I am streaming Live TV, the video appears to be cropped, upside-down, squished, etc
It is possible that Orb may be using the wrong MPEG2 codec on your system. When Orb can't use the preferred MPEG2 codec, it tries the other ones...
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21 Apr, 2009 |
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Why is that I am able to stream Live TV but without any audio output?
Most likely you have a software based tuner which does software-encoding. If that's the case, then you should connect a from the audio out of your...
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21 Apr, 2009 |
Views: 2380 |
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I can't figure out why my TV tuner does not work with Orb?
If you are able to stream audio / video files but not Live TV then verify that:
- you have a compatible TV tuner (see: ), detected by Orb and...
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21 Apr, 2009 |
Views: 5799 |
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I am able to stream my webcam video fine, but without any audio output?
USB Webcams without built-in microphone: If your webcam does not have a built-in microphone then make sure that your external microphone is properly...
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21 Apr, 2009 |
Views: 2144 |
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Why am I unable to stream my webcam via Orb?
Error #0X80004005: Unspecified error: Orb cannot stream from your webcam. If possible, try to use another media player. If the problem persists,...
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21 Apr, 2009 |
Views: 3193 |
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How do I disable Orb on Windows startup?
To disable Orb on Windows startup, click Orb Tray icon > click Configuration > select Advanced Tab > Uncheck "Start Orb when...
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18 Mar, 2009 |
Views: 1504 |
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How do I delete a Custom Internet TV channel?
To delete your Internet TV channel, on your Orb PC / Mac or any other PC / Mac, logon to > click Open Application > click TV/Webcams on...
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09 Dec, 2009 |
Views: 1365 |
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How do I add a Custom Internet TV channel?
To add Custom Internet TV channel, logon to > click Open Applications > click TV/Webcams > click Internet TV > click Add Custom on...
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09 Dec, 2009 |
Views: 3898 |
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How do I add an Internet webcam?
To add an Internet Webcam, logon to on your Orb PC / Mac or another PC / Mac > click Open Application > select Control Panel > select TV...
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09 Dec, 2009 |
Views: 2017 |
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