This document will walk you through installation of the CourseCast 2.1 Recorder on a Windows based computer. The software can generally be run successfully on any computer that can run Windows XP or Vista with the biggest consideration being given to having plenty of hard drive space available for long lectures.

If you've already installed the recorder and you only need to do the configuration, click here

Specifications

Windows XP or Windows Vista
Dual core 1.8ghz / 1GB RAM (recommended)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
FireWire ports for digital cameras
USB ports for Webcams or other recording devices
Disable sleep mode, screen savers and scheduled tasks

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

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The recorder will auto-install .NET 3.5 SP1 for you if it is not detected.

Install Silverlight 2 Beta 1 (only required for viewing recordings)
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Installation

1. Run the Panopto Recorder Installation File (http://yourcoursecastserver/coursecast/software/panoptorecorder.exe)
2. Locate PanoptoRecorder.exe and run application

3. When prompted, click Next at the “Welcome to Panopto Recorder Setup Wizard” window

4. The CourseCast 2.1 Recorder allows recordings to be uploaded while the Recorder is closed. If you would like to enable this feature, choose Yes here.

A service, Recorder.exe, will be installed and will run while the Panopto Recorder is closed in order to upload your recordings. Click Next when ready.