Instructions Video Setup: If you havent done so already, please download and install Windows Video Encoder Step 1: Connect camera to PC using FireWire cable or USB port (depending on your camera) and power on. If you are using a Sound Board, then also connect the audio cable to the PC. Using the Headphone output jack (sound board) to the microphone input (on PC). Step 2: Open Windows Media Encoder (should be in Programs & Windows Media folder) A: In the New Session box select "Capture Audio and Video" icon. B: Click Next and you should see your camera in the video and sound board or camera in audio drop down. C: Next, Select where to store the video (my documents/my videos) and save as .wmv file D: Next, Select Web Server (Progressive Download) E: Next is where quality is selected. There is no need to use DVD and CD quality for internet viewing. Starting at Low Bandwidth you can select your video quality and see the bit rate in the screen below, same with Audio and click Finish. You should now be able to see the camera view and the size of the video screen. F: The next step is to begin recording, at the top press Start Encoding. Once started you can monitor the PC load to determine the video quality your PC can handle. If you started at Low Bandwidth and have plenty of PC load available. Then step up to VHS quality for larger viewing screen. Step 3: When finished recording press Stop (or Pause for intermission) The file will be saved and you can now login to your video admin section and upload your video. ** Helpful Tips ** * If using a Mini-DV camera and not using the tapes. Be sure to leave the video tape eject open or the camera will turn off automatically during encoding. * If you do not have a dual processor PC with a decent amount of Ram, you will only be able to record on Low Bandwidth or the PC will overload. If you do have a fast processor you can step up to VHS quality video for a bigger screen size. Low Bandwidth screen size is about 2x2 inches, VHS quality is about 4x4 inches (a good viewing size). * Incase your Church has slow internet or you don't want to stay after services to upload video. You may want to purchase a Flash drive with 2gb or higher. With this yu can take the video file with you for uploading at a different location.