Asojima 2,874 Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) The NSK should once again provide a live internet video stream of the action in ALL divisions every day of the Nagoya basho. The link(s) should go active at about 8:20 AM Japan Standard time with the Jonokuchi division (10:00 AM on days 13-15) and continue through the end of the Makuuchi Division at about 6:00 PM. To watch the action, you need a high capacity (non-dialup) internet link and Microsoft Media Player or an equivalent ( many use VLC ). The links to get to it are: Link 1 : http://sumo.goo.ne.j...sx/sumolive.asx Link 2: http://mfile.akamai....7281.asx?prop=a and mms1 - mms://a1282.l12513437281.c125134.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1282/125134/v0001/reflector:37281 Links 1 and 2 are usable with WMP and most others. On some systems, WMP will not play the mms1 link, but VLC and others can handle it. If you try to open any of the links before the NSK activates them for the day, you will get a connect error message. Keep trying. The links are useable on iPhone4 using Good Player and on Samsung Galaxy S II using Vplayer. Other similar devices may also handle the links. Reports on other devices would be appreciated. The approximate start times for each division through day 12 should be: Jk - 08:30 - 08:45 AM JST Jd - 09:00 AM Sd - 11:20 AM Ms - 1:40 PM Juryo - 3:05 PM Mk - 4:20 PM Dohyo-iri: Juryo 2:40 PM, Mk 3:50 PM All times are +/- 15 minutes Days 2-4 may have maezumo matches for about 10 minutes before Jk. Days 13-15 have fewer matches per day. Jk should start at about 10:30 AM on days 13/14 and at 10:00 AM on Day 15. Enjoy!! . Edited July 20, 2012 by Asojima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted July 6, 2012 RealPlayer is another browser that can be used to view the video stream. I use it for the mms link above. The viewing quality is very good, and it includes the capability to locally record the stream in up to 4 hour chunks. I limit my chunks to 1 or 2 hours. When you are viewing the recorded data, RealPlayer also offers the capability to extract selected segments and make separate recordings of the segments. Just offering this as yet another viewing option. There is also an article about a new VLC player Beta for the Android. I am not an Android user, and I do not know whether the beta can be used to view the stream. Another offering of possible viewing options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Day 1 - Link active at 07:39 JST. No activity yet. Link 2 and mms validated as usable. Audio tests at 07:54 Song Fest at 08:00. Video live on dohyo at 08:05. Action scheduled to start at 08:20. High bitrate (500) They got the house/announcer sound right from the git go!! Sandanme start at 10:53 Makushita start at 1:00 PM Day 2 Jk action scheduled to start at 08:30 JST Edited July 8, 2012 by Asojima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugman 384 Posted July 7, 2012 I've got the WMP up and clicked your link there, Sumo not started yet but i am hearing some seriously haunting singing, impressive stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted July 8, 2012 Can I watch on my iPad at work today? :) I can't get it open, everything says unsupported! I didnt try in May, cuz I was there every day! Now I am desperate to watch until I get there on Thursday! About these Techie things I am so challenge :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted July 8, 2012 Success! The Good player finally downloaded and that worked! It looks good on the new iPad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,246 Posted July 8, 2012 NHK are bringing in a handheld camera to the sunakaburi area this basho. So as not to cause a disturbance and block the fans' view, they will be filming the shikiri only, especially the last one, and concentrating on joi and upward matches. No filming of the actual bout will take place. "We thought a very close-up view from an unorthodox angle will excite the viewers ," said NHK. Only in Nagoya for now, since there are logistical problems to do it at the KKan at present, but who knows what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,631 Posted July 8, 2012 No song at the end of the streaming this basho :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted July 8, 2012 ..... When you are viewing the recorded data, RealPlayer also offers the capability to extract selected segments and make separate recordings of the segments. It also lets you view the recorded video in very slow motion by hitting pause and then tapping a slow motion button. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks again for the "good player" tip! It also helped my Tokitsukaze beya koenkai friend who just got an iPad. The next question is.... Anything out there for iPad users that can also record? My friend is also searching to record the Tokitsukaze boys matches! Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugman 384 Posted July 8, 2012 No song at the end of the streaming this basho :-( my thoughts too :) On the plus side the singing at the beginning before the day started was something special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted July 20, 2012 Day 2 - Link active at 07:55 JST. Jonokuchi started at 08:30. Bitrate: 548. Sandanme finished about 1/2 hour early. Juryo delayed. Day 3 - Link active by 08:15 JST. Jonokuchi Scheduled at 08:30. Jk preceded by 3 maezumo matches. Jk start at 08:35. Bitrate still 548. Day 4 - Jonokuchi started at 08:30 JST. No Maezumo. Day 5 - Link active at 08:00 JST. Jk start scheduled for 08:30. Day 6 - Link active at 07:35 JST. Jk start scheduled for 08:30. Day 7 - Link active at 07:45 JST. Jk start scheduled for 08:30. Day 11 - Link active by 07:55 JST. A reminder that startup should be delayed to about 10:30 JST on Days 13 and 14, and to about 10:00 JST on Day 15. Day 13 - Link active at 09:50 JST. Jk scheduled to start at 10:50 JST.[ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
