Livestream Setup Instructions

1. Retrieve Equipment

• Retrieve two black bags, the smaller tan camera bag, and the tripod.
• Bring all bags to the sound booth (located at the 8th row of the stands).

2. Stage-Side Setup

• To the right of the stage, behind the curtains, there will be a white table.
• Pull the yellow outlet from the cable bin.
• An HDMI cable will be located at the back right of the stage, behind the curtains, hanging on a hook.
  • Plug one end of this HDMI cable into the HDMI-to-SDI box next to the computer.
  • Run the other end to the black box pictured in the instructions.
• Add tape to secure all cable runs.

3. Sound Booth Setup

• Return to the sound booth and grab the Victus laptop from the horizontal black bag.
• Plug the laptop charger into the power strip on the right side of the booth. Ensure cables run behind the console.
• Log in using the provided credentials.
• Connect to the PSC Visitor Wi-Fi network.

Tripod Setup

HDMI and USB Connections

• Route the HDMI cord behind the console.
• Grab the USB-C hub and USB-A extender cables.
• Plug the two USB-A cables from the USB-C adapter into the USB-C hub.
• Grab the white charger cable and plug it into the Zoom recorder box.

4. Camera Setup

• Grab the two Cam Links from the bag.
• Remove the camera from its bag and mount it on the tripod.
• Open two side panels on the camera to expose the HDMI port and the USB-C port.
• Plug in the larger white power brick and connect its cable to the camera.
• Plug in the HDMI cable.
• Turn on the camera using the power switch.
• Press OK to all prompts during startup.
• After confirming all prompts, remove the lens cap.

Camera Zoom and Settings

• Use the ridged dial at the center of the lens to zoom in or out.
• Hold the Power button on the Zoom recorder, select USB Audio I/F, then choose PC/Mac, and then Linear.

Camera-to-Computer Connections

• Plug headphones into the USB-C hub.
• Plug the camera’s HDMI cable into one of the Cam Links.
• Ensure the video receiver is connected to the other Cam Link and powered by a USB-C cable.
  • A solid blue light should appear when properly powered.

Audio Input

• On the left side of the stage, near the exit sign, locate the XLR audio input cable.
• Run this cable to the Zoom recorder box and plug it into input 2.

5. OBS Studio Configuration

• Open OBS Studio on the Windows computer.
• Ensure Studio Mode (on the right side) is enabled — it should be highlighted in blue.

Program and Preview Windows

• The Program window (right) displays what the livestream audience sees.
• The Preview window (left) is used to prepare the next scene.
• To switch scenes, click Transition.

Troubleshooting Video Inputs

• If the Message and Slides scenes appear reversed, swap the two USB-A cables based on the order they plug into the USB-C hub.
• Only use the Music scene while music is playing. Note that music-only lyrics may cover people; adjust zoom to prevent this.
• The Slides scene displays what appears on the Mac and the projector.

6. YouTube Studio Setup

• After OBS is configured, open the Waterfox browser.
• Open a new tab and navigate to YouTube Studio using the livestream bookmark.
• Edit the livestream title to include the date of the service.
• Update the episode number to one higher than the previous stream.

Starting the Stream

• When the projector displays the countdown timer, click Start Streaming and Start Recording in OBS.
• Ensure the timer appears in the Program window.
• Make sure the band is fully visible during worship and that Jimmy is fully visible while preaching.
• Refer to past livestreams for visual framing guidance.

7. Teardown

• Once the stream is finished, power down all equipment.
• Remove all cables, store everything neatly, and return all equipment to the closet.