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What is EpixHD?
Epix is the new channel and online service from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM.

Get Movies
Watch hundreds of big Hollywood movies and fan favorites, instantly. Get front-row seats to the hottest live music and comedy events.
All in HD.

Get More
EPIX takes you deeper into the movies you love. Tons of studio exclusives, behind the scenes access and downloadable extras.

Go Anywhere
Watch Epix on any screen, anytime. On air. Online. On demand. The best movies are only two clicks away, and always in HD.

 

FAQ'S
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To have the best experience on EPIXHD.com, you will need the following software installed on your computer:

• Internet Explorer 7.0 or above, Firefox 3 or above, or Safari 3.0 (Mac / PC), and Google Chrome.
• JavaScript and Cookies must also be enabled
Adobe Flash Player 10 or above
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista or Macintosh OS X

In addition to the software requirements, you will need an internet connection that is capable of providing you with high bandwidth. A minimum of 500Kbps download is required to seamlessly view the lowest rate possible. Our videos stream at a variable rate between 500Kbps up to 3000Kbps, and we will dynamically adjust our stream based on your bandwidth capability. You will also have the ability to choose either the highest quality stream (3000Kbps) or set the player to “variable/seamless mode,” which will adjust the bit rate accordingly. We recommend a minimum downstream bandwidth of 1,000Kbps for the smoothest playback experience.

Account:
You can enjoy most of EPIXHD’s by simply visiting the website, and even more when you sign up for a free account.

When you sign up for a free registration you will receive:
• Full access to the website and all of its pages
• Ability to watch all the extras videos
• Watch a movie in the private screening room (with invite from a paid subscriber)

• Create a profile which will let you share your interests with other users and a feed to follow your recent activity on the site


However, a Paid subscription will offer you the full experience and the following advantages:
• All the access that free subscribers get
• The ability to watch all the movies available from our library

Login:
In order to register or login you must click on the “Me Tab” from wherever you are on the website.

To create a new account:
• Click on the “Me Tab” to access the registration form
• Fill out the form with a username, email, and unique password
• An email will be sent to the account you provided and you must click the link to confirm registration.
• When you have confirmed registration with the link you are ready to go

Audio:
A majority of audio issues that users experience can be resolved on their end very easily. The following are some suggestions if you are experiencing less than satisfactory audio:

• Make sure the volume level on the video player is properly set and that you have no muted the movie.
• Make sure that your computer speakers are turned on and that the volume is set to the appropriate level. Also make sure that your computer volume is not muted. To check this do the following: On Windows: double-click the volume Icon in the System Tray making sure none of your settings are muted. On Macintosh: the volume controls are located in the top right corner of the menu bar.
• Make sure that you are able to listen to audio files locally on your computer.
• Restart your browser and try to watch another video.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, you may need to reinstall your Flash drivers.

To do so:
Uninstall Flash following these steps.
Restart your computer.
Reinstall the latest version of Flash following these steps.

Geo-Filtering:
EPIXHD is currently only available in the United States, At present we do not have international streaming rights for our movies.

Streaming:
The movies you watch on EPIXHD are streamed to your computer and use a process known as “buffering” in order to ensure the smoothest playback possible. If your Internet connection does not meet the minimum requirements you will experience stuttering of the movie as your buffer begins to run out. To remedy this it is recommended you pause the movie and let the buffer reach its maximum to ensure smooth playback. The buffer size is limited due to legal reasons and will only download a short portion of the movie.

Stuttering;
When a video begins to stutter, discovering the root cause of the issue is difficult to diagnose. However, there are some methods to determine if the stutter is being caused by a common cause. If you are experiencing a stutter one of the following may be the cause:

• If you are experience both an audio and video stutter during playback, the most likely cause is an issue with your internet connection.
• If your audio playback is fine but video playback is not working properly, it is likely that you are experiencing hardware or software issues on your computer.
• You are viewing the movie over a wireless connection which may not provide the same bandwidth as a wired connection.
• You are using multiple bandwidth intensive programs or downloading something while watching a movie at the same time.
• You are sharing an internet connection with other people on a network and they are using bandwidth intensive applications.
• Your computer hardware is incapable of handling video playback in full screen mode and you are only able to smoothly watch a video in regular mode.

Besides these two common reasons for playback issues, there may be a deeper issue that you are experiencing on your computer, on your network, or from your internet service provider. If this is the case we recommend seeking out a professional to diagnose and resolve the problem.

Video Settings:
The EPIXHD video player is capable of streaming multiple levels of quality to your browser. As the user you are able to decide whether you want to watch a movie in variable quality or in the highest quality. The video quality that is available to you are the following: 500Kbps, 900Kbps, 1200Kbps, 1700Kbps, 2200Kbps, 3000Kbps. When in variable/seamless mode, the streaming values will range through all the values depending on connection speed. If a user chooses to watch the movie only in the highest quality possible, they are able to choose the “Maximum/Locked” mode in the stream info menu.


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I bit, but it seems this is just for a weekend pass:
Thanks for requesting an invite code for an EpixHD.com Weekend Pass.
Too bad, I wanted a real test drive. I am all for legal videos over the net. I love my Netflix and Roku and am looking for even more.


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GeorgeGarman said:I bit, but it seems this is just for a weekend pass:
Thanks for requesting an invite code for an EpixHD.com Weekend Pass.
Too bad, I wanted a real test drive. I am all for legal videos over the net. I love my Netflix and Roku and am looking for even more.

I took the bait too. However, I wonder what the 12-31-09 expiration date for the access code means if this is only a weekend pass:

Offer limited to US residents who are eighteen years of age or older only. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Only one invite per person. Previous invite users are not eligible. Free invitation ends approximately 72 hours after receipt of your access code and registration. Except as otherwise provided, access codes under this free invitation shall expire on December 31, 2009. EPIX reserves the right to terminate this free invitation at any time or terminate your access to EPIXHD.com for any reason, including any violation of our Terms of Use EPIX is collecting your email address to enable EPIX to contact you with launch information, news and other updates related to EPIX and you agree that we may email you with this type of information. For more information on how EPIX treats your information, see our Privacy Policy.

I also wonder abput the line in the OP's post that says "When you sign up for a free registration you will receive... Watch a movie in the private screening room (with invite from a paid subscriber)." Swilson191, are you a paid subscriber? Does your invite link in the OP constitute an invite to watch a free movie?


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so i guess this is just the online material; not any type of "coupon" with which you can buy access to the channel via your cable provider? (since they bother to ask who your cable provider is and since it's an a-la-carte channel)


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How recent is the movie selection?


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Connection type: ATT U-Verse 18Mb

Results: Jittery and not as smooth as Netflix

Quality: Appeared to be 720p at times, others looked like 540i

Movies: Ironman (for action sequences)
Madonna (for color correction)

Steam Time: About 20-30 secs after clicking play


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Nice summary swilson191. I tried to watch Iron Man but wasn't impressed by the video quality. It was also inconvenient to search for movies and the vast majority of the selection is old stuff (in most cases it would be too kind to call them 'classics'). Thanks for the opportunity to check this out OP.


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