How to configure the Windows Recorder
Recorder Configuration
Run the Panopto Recorder from the desktop (if using a Butler computer). Log into the Panopto Recorder
Once the Recorder opens, you will be taken to the “Create New Recording” tab. To continue with configuration, please click on the “Settings” tab.
Basic Settings
System Settings
Recording Directory: This is the directory on the recording computer where all of the raw data will be stored. The default is set to C:PanoptoRecorder.
Upload when recorder is closed: The Panopto Recorder Service allowing recordings to be uploaded even while the Recorder is closed.
Use smart video capture resolution detection: Automatically determines the best resolution for the primary recording device.
Prefer primary capture device input resolution: Used to override automatic resolution if output is not optimal.
Click Save if you make any changes to System Settings.
Application Settings
Automatically Upload Recordings: This setting allows you to tell the recorder to upload video data as soon as the recording has ended. You may wish to uncheck this box if you want to wait until you have a faster connection before uploading.
Show Help Messages: This setting will enable or disable the Help messages in the highlighted area at the top of the Panopto Recorder.
Minimize When Recording: This setting will automatically minimize the Panopto Recorder when you start your recording.
Notify me when a viewer asks a question: This setting will enable a pop up window (shown below) on the recording computer notifying you when a viewer asks a question during a live broadcast even if the recorder is minimized.
Disable hot keys: Disables hot keys (more here: http://support.panopto.com/documentation/recording/windows-recorder/recording-hotkeys-windows)
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings tab allows users with Panopto administrative permissions to configure additional settings within the Panopto Recorder.
Application Settings
Allow Stored Login Info: This will allow you to save your login information at the login screen.
Advanced Capture Settings
Use Adaptive Streaming capture format (BETA): This new feature will enable adaptive streaming at HD resolutions. Note this feature is in its BETA stage.
Always set screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels: This setting will automatically adjust your screen display resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels anytime the Recorder is open.
Click OK if you would like to use this setting.
Always capture PowerPoint as screen image: This setting helps render fonts or objects that may be present within your PowerPoint slideshow. This is useful when using custom fonts that do not exist on the server.
Fix primary Audio/Video stream synchronization: Automatically fixes audio and video syncing with Apple iSight and clones when running Windows on a Mac.
Click Save to save and apply any changes to advanced settings