Help and FAQs
Video Sharing FAQ: Is Outdoor Video TV a free service? Outdoor Video TV is 100% sponsor supported. Storing and streaming such a large number of videos is not cheap, so we are obviously pleased to have such generous sponsors who pay the bills and keep this site free for all of you to enjoy. Return to Top How do I sign up for an account at Outdoor Video TV? Signing up for an account at Outdoor Video TV is literally as easy as 1-2-3. Just follow these simple steps: - Click the "Sign Up" link that appears in the top right corner of the screen.
- Fill out a short form to give us your email address, desired user name and desired password. Remember, signing up for an account certifies that you are over 13 years old and that you agree to both the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.
- Sign in to your account to start uploading and sharing videos instantly.
In some instances you may receive a confirmation email at the time you register your account, so please use a valid email address. Return to Top How do I upload a video to Outdoor Video TV? The video streaming technology used by Outdoor Video TV makes it quick and easy for you to upload your videos and share them with friends. Follow these simple instructions to upload any video with ease: - After you've logged in, click the "Upload" link at the top of the page. This will take you to the first step of the video upload process.
- During the initial step, you are asked to supply a little information about your video. Please let us know the title you would like to use, the tags (or keywords) associated with the video, and a brief description. You can also select up to three channels to have your video showcased in. After all information is entered, click "Continue" to move to the next step.
- From the second upload page, click "Browse" and then navigate to your video. Simply click upload and wait for your video to be converted into the format for our media player. This process may take a few minutes with larger videos.
You can always visit the "My Videos" section of your profile to edit any of this information in the future. Return to Top My upload timed out. What's wrong? There are a number of possible causes to this problem. The most common is simply that the video is too large. In an effort to discourage Outdoor Video TV from being used to pirate full length motion pictures, we have set a maximum video size of 100 Megabytes. Please check to see if your video is larger than this file size restriction. If your video is smaller than the allowed size, it is possible that your internet service suffered a brief interruption. This could happen in an instance that is too quick for the user to notice, but still significant enough to cut off the video upload. In this event, please try to upload your video a second time. If neither of these are the cause of the problem, and more than one attempt to upload a file has timed out, please email Customer Support and we will look into the problem. Return to Top How do I embed a video on my web site/blog/friendster/my space? Adding your favorite videos to web sites has never been easier. Simply visit the page for the video you would like to add to your site, and scroll down to the "Share Details" section of the page. There you will find an "Embeddable Player". Simply highlight the code for the embedded version of the video, then copy and paste the code into your site. Return to Top
Social Networking FAQ: How do I add a friend to my Friends list? Adding other members to your friends list is simple. Just visit the person's member profile by clicking on their name. Located just under their photo is a button that says "Add Friend". Clicking on this button will take you to a screen where you can type a short note to the friend and ask for approval. If the person approved you as a friend, they are added to your friends list. The social networking aspects of Outdoor Video TV become more and more popular as the site's community develops. Many people who first came here to share videos are finding that they stay so that they can socialize with the friends they have made on Outdoor Video TV. Return to Top How do I add a video to my Favorites list? Easy. Just visit the page for the video you like. Under the video is a link to "Add To Favorites". Simply click the link to add the video to your list of favorite videos. Return to Top How do I add a photo to my profile? If you would like to share your photo and let the world know what you look like, start by visiting your profile page. If you are logged in, you can click your user name in the top right corner of the screen. When you are logged in and on the page for your own profile, you will see a link that says "Upload Photo". Simply click that link and attach the photo you should like to be displayed on your profile. Return to Top How do I create a group on Outdoor Video TV? Creating a group allows you to form a community within a community, by linking together groups of people who share a common interest. For example, you may wish to create a group specifically about your favorite fishing lake, so that you can network and share videos with other fans of the team. Creating a group is very simple. Start by clicking "Groups" in the menu at the top of the screen. Once you are on the main page for Groups, look on the right hand side. There are two menus on the right side of the screen: Browse Groups and Groups by Channel. Below Groups by Channel is a button that reads "Create a Group". Click this button. You will be asked to fill out a small amount of information about your group. You will be asked to type a Name for your Group, a description for perspective Group members to read, any tags or keywords associated with your group, and a destination folder for your group (usually the main word in the group name). You will also be asked to select up to three channels that your group will be associated with. You are also presented with a number of options that will govern how your Group is managed. After all of these have been selected, simply click the button that reads "Submit" and your group will be instantly created. Return to Top How do I join another member's group? If you thought creating a group was easy, then joining other member's groups will really be a piece of cake. Again, start by clicking the "Groups" link at the top of the screen. However, instead of clicking the button to create a group, you will simply browse for a group that meets your interest. Once you find a group that looks like it might be of interest, click on the name to go to the Group's page. From here you will be presented with more information to help you decide if you would like to be a member of the group. If you would like to join the group, simply click the "Join Group" button and you're done. It's as easy as that. Return to Top | 
