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Q1. Japanese Government Internet TV videos do not start automatically.

  • A1. There are several possibilities:
    Try the following workarounds:
    • * Since programs on Japanese Government Internet TV are video files, it may take some time to read (download) each file.
    • * Enable JavaScript settings.
    • * Verify the recommended viewing environment.
    • * To use Windows 2000:
      Windows 2000 will not play the MPEG-4 (H.236).
      Make sure you are using Adobe Flash Playe Version 9 or higher.
      Check if your system meets the system requirements for Flash Player on Adobe's web site.
      Adobe Flash Player download site
    • * To use Mac OSX 10.5:
      Microsoft Corporation does not support Windows Media Player for Mac OSX 10.5. Obtain a QuickTime plug-in (Windows Media Components for QuickTime) from the site below.
      QuickTime plugin download site

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Q2. Motion and sounds of video are paused.

  • A2.Your computer may have insufficient resources to display the videos properly.
    Try the following workarounds:
    • * Close any unnecessary windows.
    • * Close any unnecessary applications.
    • * Restart your computer.

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Q3. There is no sound.

  • A3. There are several possibilities:
    • * Make sure that the speaker is (or headphones are) properly connected to your personal computer.
    • * Make sure that the volume control is not turned down.
    • * Start Windows Media Player and make sure that the Volume bar is not turned down.
    • * Make sure the speaker is not on mute.

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Q4. When I use a Macintosh computer, I can watch and hear some animations, but not others.

  • A4. There are several possibilities:
    • * When you are using Windows Media Player:
      Make sure you are using Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher.
    • * When you are using a Macintosh computer that has an Intel processor:
      Microsoft Corporation does not support Windows Media Player for Macintosh computers with Intel processors. Obtain a QuickTime plug-in (Windows Media Components for QuickTime) from the site below.
      QuickTime plugin download site
    • * To use Adobe Flash Player:
      Check if your system meets the system requirements for Flash Player on Adobe's web site.
      Adobe Flash Player download site
    • * To use Mac OSX 10.5:
      Microsoft Corporation does not support Windows Media Player for Mac OSX 10.5. Obtain a QuickTime plug-in (Windows Media Components for QuickTime) from the site below.
      QuickTime plugin download site
    • * To use Mac OSX 10.3 or less:
      Macintosh OSX 10.3 or less will not play the MPEG-4 (H.236).
      Make sure you are using Adobe Flash Playe Version 9 or higher.
      Check if your system meets the system requirements for Flash Player on Adobe's web site.
      Adobe Flash Player download site

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Q5. Can I watch and hear the programs on Linux?

  • A5. You can watch and hear the programs on Linux, but with some restrictions.
    • * To use Adobe Flash Player:
      You can use standard plug-ins prepared for your personal computer.
      If your computer does not have any standard plug-ins, download an appropriate one to your Linux distribution from the Adobe Flash Player site.
      Adobe Flash Player download site
    • * To use Windows Media Player:
      You should use a video player application preinstalled on your personal computer.
      In such cases, videos may be played in a separate window.

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Q6. Can I choose which video player to use?

  • A6. No, you cannot.
    Japanese Government Internet TV auto-detects your viewing environment and chooses the best application for viewing.

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Q7. How can I check the version of my video player?

  • A7. Follow the procedure below:
    • * For Adobe Flash Player
      Run the following Adobe Flash Player version test to get the version.
      Adobe Flash Player version test
    • * For Windows Media Player
      Start Windows Media Player. Right-click the down-triangle at the upper-right corner of the window and then from the drop-down, select Help > About Windows Media Player.

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