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Setup the Encode | Pausing and Stopping the Capturing | Playing the Demo

To set up a live broadcast using the New Session Wizard

  1. Open New Session Wizard, and then click Broadcast a live event from attached devices or computer screen. If you want encoding to start after you complete the wizard, select the Begin broadcasting when this wizard finishes check box, and then click Next.

    screen capture of new session wizard

  2. If you want to encode video, select the Video check box, and then click the arrow to select from the list of capture devices.

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  3. In Audio, click the arrow to select from the list of capture devices, and then click Next. Audios always selected.

  4. Specify a broadcast Method.

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  5. Specify a port for broadcasting or click Find Free Port, and then click Next.

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    Note: A Windows Media server connects with the encoder through Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) , which is based on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). HTTP enables content to stream through firewalls.

    Windows Media Encoder no longer supports the Media Stream Broadcast Distribution (MSBD) protocol. If you configured your Windows Media server to use MSBD, you must reconfigure it to use HTTP.

  6. Select an existing profile that is best suited to encode your content; use the drop down description to help you decide on the quality levels.

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  7. To create an archive file of the broadcast, select the Archive a copy of the broadcast check box, and then enter a file name and location for the file. Click Next.

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  8. Do one of the following, and then click Next.

  • To broadcast the main event without additional content, select the No, I want to broadcast from my selected devices only check box, and then proceed to step 8.

  • To broadcast the main event with additional content, select the Yes, I want to add welcome, intermission, and goodbye video files check box.

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  • Enter the name and location of the video files you want to include, and then click Next.

  • In Title, Author, Copyright, Rating, and Description, enter information about the content, and then click Next. The information you add is displayed in Windows Media Player when the content is viewed.

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  • Review the summary of your selections, and then do one of the following:

    • Click Back to modify a session.

    • Click Finish to complete the session configuration.

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    To Start encoding:

    Click Start on the Control Panel. A message will notify you that encoding has begun.

    Note: Also see encoding sources page, to learn about encoding and switching between multiple sources.

    Pausing and Stopping the Capture:

    During encoding, use the Pause or Stop buttons on the sessions task bar near the top of the Windows Encoder program window.

    Playing the Capture with Windows Media Player

    After the capture, there is an summary and description of the session, along with a button to play and review your encoded file.

    If you want to launch Windows Media Player:

    1. Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Windows Media Player; or, double-click the Windows Media Player icon on your desktop.

    2. On the File menu, click Open.

    3. Type the file name or navigate to the file, and then click Open.

    4. Click the Play button on the player.

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