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Please could you explain to a numpty how to use --http-reconnect ?
Thanks!

I don't think it's a 'time-out' issue after all. I think there was an internet blip at the transmit end causing VLC to stop.

I can't see any setting for 'auto reconnect'.

Some streams are using a redirection which may expire after some time.

Good point, but this is a direct link.

http://radio.canstream.co.uk:8029/live.mp3 if you fancy a listen!

Hello folks, I'm using VLC to play a network stream to create a point to point audio link over the internet for a remote link for a community radio station. The stream is from an Icecast server. I set it up and working fine, however after about 20 hours it appeared to have just stopped. It manually ...