HOW TO

Take a deep breath and relax, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know to use the technology that gives you immediate access to all the KUT goodies.

Podcasts

Our podcasts are easy to subscribe to, all you need is a subscription tool, such as iTunes (recommended), Odeo or iPodder. Once you have installed your subscription software, you are ready to instruct it to subscribe to any number podcasts. You are ready to listen on your computer, as long as you have a sound card and speakers. If you’d like to take our podcasts on the go, you’ll need a portable subscription tool, such as an iPod. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves!

How To Subscribe

Highlight the “Podcast” URL, and right click to copy it. If you are using a Mac, Control-click. You may select “Copy” or “Copy Shortcut”. Then simply paste this URL into your subscription tool. If you are using iTunes, you can find this area under “Advanced” menu, under “Subscribe to Podcast.”

Troubleshooting

You’ve clicked the code, you are now viewing a page full of code that is meaningless to you.

You are viewing the XML! Some browsers will display it, but it’s not what you’re looking for. You need to right click the code and paste it into your player.

You subscribe, but can only see one episode.

Using iTunes? Click on the arrow next to the podcast’s title and watching it roll out all the previous episodes you might have missed.

Still having trouble? Email us.

Live Radio Stream

Our live stream works with many popular media players; you should find the help information you need below.

KUT

• Windows Media Player
  
• Real Audio, iTunes, QuickTime, or WinAmp
  
• Real Audio (alternative) or any MP3 player
  

KUT2

• Windows Media Player
  
• Real Audio, iTunes, QuickTime, or WinAmp
  
• Real Audio (alternative) or any MP3 player
  

KUT3

• Windows Media Player
  
• Real Audio, iTunes, QuickTime, or WinAmp
  
• Real Audio (alternative) or any MP3 player
  

Austin Music Unlimited Anytime

Austin Music Unlimited streams the most recent program in a continuous loop 24/7.

• Windows Media Player
  
• iTunes, Real Player, etc.

MP3 Stream Help

MP3 streams can be played using iTunes, QuickTime, RealAudio, Windows Media Player, Winamp, and other media players. Our mp3 streams are available in two different types to accommodate the different player preferences:

Player	Stream Type
iTunes	pls
QuickTime	pls
Real Player	pls & .m3u
WinAmp	pls
Windows Media Player	m3u

iTunes (Mac OS
Use the .pls link to listen to the stream. For more help, refer to iTunes support or choose the help menu in your iTunes player.

QuickTime (Windows or Mac OS)
Use the .pls link to listen to the stream. If the QuickTime player is installed, but you’re having trouble listening to the stream, you may need to reinstall or upgrade your QuickTime Player. Some browsers require the QuickTime Plugin; reinstalling the player will install the necessary plugin.

For more help, refer to Apple’s support or choose the help menu in your QuickTime Player

Real Player Basic/RealOne (Windows or Mac OS)

Use either the .pls link or .m3u link to listen to the stream. If the Real Player Basic/RealOne player is installed but you’re having trouble listening to the stream, you may need to reset the player’s preferences.

1. Go to the Tools menu > Preferences.
2. In the left menu, go to Content > Media Types and select MP3 Audio and MP3 Playlist.
3. Click OK to save the settings, then close and restart the player.

If you continue to have trouble listening to the stream, consider reinstalling or upgrading your Real Player. For additional assistance, please refer to Real Player support or choose the help menu in your Real Player.

Windows Media Player (WMP) version 7 and higher (Windows OS)

Use the .m3u link to listen to the stream. If Windows Media Player is installed but the stream will not play, you may need to reset the player’s preferences.

1. Go into Tools > Options/Preferences > Formats and make sure MP3 is selected.
2. Click Apply, and then close your player.
3. Restart your player.

For WMP version 8 and higher, the path for resetting preferences is slightly different.

1. Go to the Tools > Options > File Types and make sure MP3 is selected.
2. Save, then close your player.
3. Restart your player.

If you continue to have trouble listening to the stream, consider reinstalling or upgrading your Windows Media Player. For additional assistance, visit the Microsoft Windows Media Support Site or choose the help menu in your Windows Media Player.

Winamp (Windows OS, *NIX)
Use the .pls link to listen to the stream. For additional assistance, see Winamp support or choose the help menu in your Winamp Player.

Additional MP3 Player Options
There are countless players available. If your preferred player is not included in these instructions, try a Google search for additional information.

Launching the Stream in a Different Media Player

When you install a media player, you will often see pop-up windows that ask if you’d like to make the current software the “default player,” which simply means the player will automatically launch in the future when music or videos of those types are played.

Typically, the most recently installed media player will be the default player on your computer for most media types unless you set it up NOT to be. You can reset these preferences in the following places:

RealPlayer >View > Preferences > Upgrade > Media Types
Winamp > Options > Preferences
Windows Media Player > Tools > Options > Formats

Firewalls and MP3 Streams

Strict firewalls, especially those configured to deny inbound traffic not sent on port 80 (the port used by most Web traffic), may block access to an mp3 stream. The KUT mp3 streams are sent on varying ports. If you have a firewall at work that denies inbound traffic from ports other than 80, contact your network administrator for a potential workaround. If you have a firewall at home, refer to your firewall’s settings to make sure KUT gets through.

Windows Media Player Help

Can’t Connect

Many types of interruptions between your computer, your player, your computer’s OS, your local network, your ISP, and our streaming server can pop up and cause trouble; the interruptions are often temporary. If you have difficulty connecting, please try to connect a few times at different times of the day, if possible.

Still Can’t Connect

If you continue to have trouble listening to the stream, consider reinstalling or upgrading your Windows Media Player.

Are there Windows Media Player choices for Linux?

You can use MPlayer, which is free, or The CrossOver Plugin from CodeWeavers for $25.

Saving Programs and Saving/Bookmarking the Stream

This is a live web stream, so you cannot save specific songs or programs, but you can bookmark the stream in your player. To add the stream to your list of favorites, go to File – Add To Media Library.

Windows Media Error Codes

The Microsoft Windows Media Support Site lists error codes, what they mean and what to do when they occur.

Windows Media Support Site
For additional assistance, please visit the Microsoft Windows Media Support Site or choose the help menu in your Windows Media player.