Installing the Windows Recorder

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This document will walk you through installation of the Focus 4 Recorder on a Windows based computer.  The software can generally be run successfully on any computer that can run Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 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 (SP2) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
    (32 and 64 bit) / Mac OSX 10.5 (and above)
  • Adaptive Streaming Capture Format Disabled: Core 2 Duo 1.8ghz / 2GB RAM (recommended)
  • Adaptive Streaming Capture Format Enabled: Standard/High: Intel i3 2.5 ghz or 2.6ghz AMD Phenom IIX4 910. Ultra: Intel i7 2600 Processor (3.4GHz) or 3.2ghz AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
  • Mac: Intel CPUs required
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
  • Recording Quality Options: High– 540MB/hr, Standard– 135MB/hr
  • FireWire ports for digital cameras
  • Windows Media Player 10 (or higher) required for broadcast
  • USB ports for Webcams or other recording devices
  • Disable sleep mode, screen savers and scheduled tasks

Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

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

Install Silverlight (only required for viewing recordings)
Download from Microsoft Here

 

Installation

Step 1.)  Go to yourpanoptoserver.com and insert your username and password.  Click "Log In" (If Active Directory is enabled, please choose the appropriate domain, from the "Log In Using" drop down box). You will be automatically redirected to the Sessions page.

Step 2.) You can download the Recorder by clicking on the "Download Recorder" button on the Portal Page

downloadrecorder , 

You could also click this button as well, located in the top right of the sessions page.

 downloadrecordersessions

Both options will show a popup that will allow you to download the Recorder for your operating system.


downloadrecorderportal

 

Step 3.) Locate PanoptoRecorder.exe that you've downloaded and run the application

Step 4.) The installer will self extract and begin the installation.

Step 5.) Select a destination folder to install the recorder to. Click Next.

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Step 6.) Click Install and the installation will begin.

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Step 7.) Once the Recorder is installed you will be able to open the software. Login using the proper Sever Address, Username and Password. (This information can be obtained from a Panopto Administrator at your organization).

RecorderLogin

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