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What is Daystar Statement of Faith?
We believe:
• The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
• There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
• In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal return and second coming to this earth in power and glory.
• The baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
• In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is able to live a holy and victorious life.
• That the only means of being cleansed of sin and receiving the free gift of eternal life is through repentance and faith in the precious shed blood of Jesus Christ and accepting Him as personal Lord and Savior.

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How can I get an audio or video tape or a transcript of a Daystar program?

Transcripts of Celebration or Joni programs are not available; however you can order a copy of the program by calling 800-329-0029.  It is always helpful for you to call immediately following a program if you would like to purchase it so that it will be easy to identify.  All VHS tapes are $20 plus $3 shipping and handling.  DVD’s are available for $25 plus $3 shipping and handling.

Make checks payable to Daystar Television Network, P.O. Box 612066, Dallas, TX 75261.  Upon receipt of your payment, tapes are usually shipped within 2-4 weeks.


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I have tried to download RealOne Player, but I must pay for it. I thought it was free. Can you please explain this?

Real offers a free version of their RealOne Player. When you visit the page to download the RealOne Player, look for the link to the free RealOne Player.

Daystar streaming videos will work with either one.


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I have a web site and I would like to make a link to Daystar web site. Is this OK?
Daystar does not have a useful link page for various organizations on it’s website.  We do have links available for guest on our shows, specials or products.  You may link to our site and use the Daystar logo however at this time we can not reciprocate linking your site to ours.  If you choose to link our site to yours it must be a site that glorifies God and lift’s up the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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I see you have an address book, can I submit my name and ministry to be included?
The Daystar Address Book is limited to guest and programmers of Daystar and is not open to the general public for inclusion.
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I want to write Marcus and Joni personally and will they view my mail or email?

Marcus and Joni desire to read and answer every email and letter that they receive.  They have a competent staff who reviews and reads every letter that is sent to them and often they review them also.  Depending on the content of your letter or email, they are usually forwarded to them personally. If you would like to send a letter to Marcus or Joni Lamb please send it to:

Marcus or Joni Lamb
Daystar Television Network
P.O. Box 612066
Dallas, TX 75261


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How can I find out about employment opportunities at Daystar?
You may visit the link Join our Team and apply on-line and view our job postings. 
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I can’t get Daystar in my area, what do I do?
Call your local cable provider to ask if they carry Daystar.  Daystar is available in many local markets, through DirecTV, Dish in select markets and on various cable systems.  You can also request Daystar through our website by clicking on this link, I want Daystar and a fax will be sent immediately to a cable operator in your local area.  This will help Daystar to generate demand for cable operators to consider providing our programming to customers like you.
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What is required to view videos on Daystar Television?

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, NT, 2000, ME and XP or Apple OS X.

Media Player:
Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 or later.
Click here to upgrade to latest version of Windows Media Player.

Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (preferred).
Click here to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

or Netscape 4.7x or later.
Click here to upgrade to the latest version of Netscape.

Flash Player:
Macromedia Flash Player 5 or later.
Click here to upgrade to the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player.


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Can I use the Netscape browser to watch videos on Daystar Television?
This website is compatible with the Netscape browser. However, you may encounter some technical difficulties or reduced functionality. To have the best video viewing experience with Daystar Television, we recommend that you use Internet Explorer.
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Can I use my Apple Macintosh to watch videos on this web site?
This website is currently optimized for Mac users with OS X with Internet Explorer and the latest version of Windows Media Player. However, you may encounter some technical difficulties or reduced functionality.
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Can I use the AOL browser to watch videos on this website?
This website currently works on the AOL 6 and 7,8 Browsers. However, you may encounter some technical difficulties. To be fully compatible with this website, we recommend that you use Internet Explorer.
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Can I use the MSN browser to watch videos on this website?
This website currently works on the MSN Browser. However, you may encounter some technical difficulties or reduced functionality. To be fully compatible with this website, we recommend that you use Internet Explorer.
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Can I use QuickTime or RealPlayer to watch videos on this website?

This website does not currently support QuickTime or RealPlayer. You must use Windows Media Player Version 6.4 or later.

Click here to upgrade to latest version of Windows Media Player.


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Are cookies required to watch videos on this website?

You may experience technical difficulties when watching videos on watch videos on this website if the cookies (Internet Files/Web Pages temporarily stored on your computer) are disabled. The following are step-by-step instructions to enable the cookies on your browser. Note that these instructions may vary slightly for different browser versions.

Internet Explorer 6.0:
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click the Tools menu and choose Internet Options.
3. Click the Privacy tab to display the Privacy panel.
4. Use the verticle slide bar to adjust your privacy settings to Medium.
5. Click the Advanced button.
6. Verify that the Override Automatic Cookie Handling option is not checked.
Note that if you prefer to use the Override Automatic Cookie Handling option, you must accept first-party cookies for watching videos on this website. Though not required for viewing, we strongly recommend also accepting third-party cookies for the best viewing experience.
7. Click OK.
8. Click OK again.
9. Close all open Internet Explorer browsers.
10. Reopen the browser and return to this website.

Internet Explorer 5.5:
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click the Tools menu and choose Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab and the Custom Level button.
4. Scroll down to the "Cookies" section and select "Enable" for both: Allow cookies that are stored on your computer. Allow per-session cookies (not stored).
5. Click OK and YES to the confirmation message.
6. Click OK again.
7. Close all open Internet Explorer browsers.
8. Reopen the browser and return to this network.

Netscape:
1. Start Netscape.
2. Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
3. Click the Advanced category on the bottom left.
4. Select "Accept all cookies" in the Cookies section.
5. Click OK.
6. Close all open Netscape browsers.
7. Open Netscape and return to this network.


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Why does my computer ask for the Windows Media Player plug-in after I installed the Netscape browser?

Netscape will not recognize the Windows Media Player plug-in if you download or upgrade your Netscape browser after you have already downloaded Windows Media Player.

To Determine What Plug-Ins You Currently Have:
1. Open the Netscape browser.
2. Click on Help in the menu bar.
3. Click About Plug-ins and look for the following section: "Windows Media Player Plug-in Dynamic Link Library"

Choose One Of The Following Options If You Do Not See The Above Header On The "Installed Plug-Ins" Page:
Visit http://home.netscape.com/plugins/ and follow the instructions for downloading the Windows Media Player plug-in; or Reinstall Windows Media Player from your Netscape browser. Netscape will automatically detect the plug-ins after you install them.

 


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Why do I have to keep entering my e-mail address into the registration?

Suggestion One - Cookie Settings
1. Go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options (unless already there).
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Click the 'Advanced' button.
4. Put a check in the box 'Override Automatic Cookie Handling'.
5. Under 'First Party Cookies', select the 'Prompt' radio button.
6. Now put a check in the 'Always Allow Session Cookies' box.
7. Click OK.
8. Click OK again.
9. Test the registration again.

Suggestion Two - Ad/Pop-up Killers
1. Ad killers or pop-up blockers can unintentionally block the registration. If you use an ad or pop-up blocker, please temporarily disable the program to test to see if the registration can be completed.
2. If you are then able to complete the registration, you may then be able to use the ad/pop up blocker by adding an exception. Your ad/pop up blocker will have information on adding exceptions in the manual or check with the manufacturer for the proper settings.

Suggestion Three - Security Settings (Internet Explorer only):
1. Go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Click the Trusted 'Sites' icon and add the web address. Click 'OK'.
4. Click the Restricted Sites icon. If the message says "No sites are in this zone", fine. Otherwise click the Sites... button and make sure the web address is not listed there. Click 'OK'.
5. Click the Internet icon.
6. If the slider is not visible, click the 'Default Level' button. If the slider is set to High, move it down to Medium.
7. Click the OK button.
8. Test the registration again.

Suggestion Four - Alternate Browsers
We actively support Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers - cookies may appear 'turned off' in alternative browsers. At this time we can only suggest Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers as a work around.


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Can I download Daystar Television videos to my computer?
Currently this feature is not available.
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Why are the videos choppy or freezing?

The quality of the video clip you are watching mainly depends on two factors: (a) the speed of your Internet connection and (b) the bit rate (speed) of the video clip. The faster the bit rate of the video clip, the better the quality. However, the speed of your Internet connection will limit which video clip bit rate that you can watch. For example, if you only have a 56kbs dial up connection to the Internet, the highest video clip bit rate that you will be able to watch will be 56kbs or less (most likely less as the majority of dial-up connections only get speeds of 28kbs or less due to phone line issues). If you try to watch a video clip with a bit rate of 300kbs over a dial up connection, the video will not play. That is why we offer multiple bit rates for each video clip. Each bit rate is optimized for the different types of Internet connections available (Dial-up/DSL/Cable Modem/T1). As you can see, it is very important that you select the proper video clip bit rate for your Internet connection. For the best viewing experience, we recommend a high speed Internet connection such as DSL or Cable Modem.

It is important to note that even if you have a high-speed (DSL/ Cable Modem/ T1), Internet traffic congestion affects your connection speed and/or video performance. You will get slower or faster speeds at different times depending on peak or off-peak use hours. You may also get slower speeds during the morning and afternoon, but faster speeds late at night when fewer people are online. Also, streaming quality decreases when multiple people share the same Internet connection (e.g. at work or on a home network).


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Why can I hear the audio but not see the video?
This occurs when the speed of your Internet connection is lower than the bit rate of the video clip you are watching and can be caused by either (a) your selecting of a bit rate for the video clip that is to high for your Internet connection or (b) Internet traffic congestion reduces the speed of your connection below what it should be (for example, you have a high speed DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet, but due to Internet congestion or shared usage, the effective speed of your Internet connection is actually closer to a 56kbs dial up connection).
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How do I configure Windows Media Player to improve streaming?

For optimum viewing, we recommend the following:

Windows Media Player version 9
Windows 98 Second Edition, ME, 2000 and XP
Apple Mac OS X

Windows Media Player version 6.4
Windows 98 and NT

Click here to upgrade to latest version of Windows Media Player.

To Find Out What Version of Windows Media Player You Currently Have:
1. Start Windows Media Player.
2. Click on Help in the menu bar.
3. Click About Windows Media Player.
4. If you need to upgrade, click here to go to Windows Media Download Center.

The Following Are Some Tips To Optimize Streaming On Windows Media Player.
1. Start Windows Media Player.
2. Click the Tools menu and choose Options.
3. Click the Performance tab.
4. Click "My connection speed is:" and select the appropriate speed for your Internet connection. Select Modem (56 kbps) or a lower speed if you have a 56k dial-up modem connection. Select DSL/Cable (256 kbps) or a higher speed if you have a high-speed connection (DSL, Cable Modem, T1, etc.).
5. Click OK.
6. NOTE: You can change these settings at any time.

Optional Advanced Settings for Windows Media Player:
1. Click the Network tab and select all the protocols: Multicast, UDP, TCP, and HTTP.
2. Click the Player tab, select "Enable automatic codec download", and choose how often you would like to upgrade (i.e., once a day, once a week, or once a month).


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What does bandwidth mean and what is the difference between 56k and 300k?
Bandwidth is a term used to describe connection speed to the Internet. The numbers 56k, 300k and others describe the minimum Internet connection you need to experience the associated video or audio program. For instance, 56k requires a minimum of a 56 kbps connection to the Internet. The content may be transferred at a lower rate as long as it is suitable for the connection speed. You can always play the lower speed content over higher speed lines, but a higher number (100k, 300k, 500k, etc.) generally provides better overall quality of streaming.
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What does the “broadcast settings” button do?

When you watch a video clip, you watch video files that are sent, or streamed, to your computer over the Internet. The speed at which these files can be streamed varies depending on your computer's "bandwidth". In other words, if you have a high bandwidth connection (i.e. cable, DSL, T1/LAN connection), your computer can receive streaming video at a higher speed than a user with low bandwidth (i.e. modem / ISDN) connection. This also means that a user with high bandwidth can receive larger, better quality video streams.

Daystar Television provides multiple bit rates for each video clip in order to give both high and low bandwidth viewers the best possible viewing experience. The "broadcast settings” button allows you to change between the bit rates for the video clip in order to choose the best bit rate for your computer’s Internet connection.


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Even though I have all the system requirements, why can't I see or hear any videos?

1. If you launch Daystar Television on Windows 98 while other audio applications -- including but not limited to mp3 players -- are running, you may have trouble hearing Daystar Television sound. If this is the case, close your browser and all audio applications. Restart your browser and enter Daystar Television.

2. Click here to go to Windows Media and Firewalls for firewall configuration settings if you are connecting to Daystar Television from work and are behind a firewall.

3. If you are using a Windows Media Player version earlier than Windows Media Player 9, your system should automatically download the required Windows Media 9 codecs.  However, to download codecs successfully, you must have Internet Explorer 3.02 or later installed on your computer, you must maintain Internet access during content playback, and your Internet security should be set to medium. In addition, if your computer is running Microsoft Windows NT®, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Server 2003, you must be logged on as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. In addition, not all codecs are included in a codec download. If your system is unable to download the required Windows Media 9 codecs, you can manually download and install the Windows Media Player 9 codec pack.
Click here to download the Windows Media 9 codec pack for Media Player 6.4

4. Your computer's Internet security options are set at a level too high where your computer may not be able to automatically download the codecs required to view the video. If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, check to make sure that you have selected the medium Internet security settings, which allows signed ActiveX controls to be downloaded with the codecs.
• IE Version 4.0 and up
• Click on the start menu, go to settings, then control panel, then select Internet options.
• Select the Security Tab
• Click on the internet zone and then click on the default level button if it is available
• Once the Slider bar is visible set it to the middle setting which should display "Medium"
Click the "OK" button to apply the changes and close "Internet Options"


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I am able to view the gateway advertisement on Daystar Television but after it finishes playing it begins to show the buffering screen and never shows video again. What can I do?

Some of the digitizing equipment is using Windows Media Version 9. If your computer does not have the version 9 codecs, it will be unable to decode the information sent for the broadcast and thus be unable to provide playback.

The gateway advertisements are digitized with Windows Media Encoder Version 7. This allows the stream to use the older more widely installed, Windows Media Version 7 Codecs this would allow you to only view the gateway and not the actual broadcast.

Two methods are available to fix this issue:

1. Install Windows Media Player Version 9 from http://www.microsoft.com/mediaplayer and select the appropriate download for your operating system.

2. If you are unable to install Windows Media Player 9 due to a legacy operating system or low bandwidth, install the Windows Media 9 Codec pack available from http://www.microsoft.com/mediaplayer. In the drop down box entitled Select Download: change the selection to “Codecs Installation Packages”, and then click the “Download Now” link under the Codec Pack for your Media Player version. This will install the Codecs necessary to decode the information for playback of the Version 9 streams on Version 6.4 and 7.1 Windows Media


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Why is Daystar Television video viewer cutoff at the bottom of my monitor?

The bottom of Daystar Television video viewer may appear cutoff if your computer's screen resolution is set to 800x600 pixels or less. To adjust your screen size complete the following steps.

To Change The Screen Resolution:
1. Click the Start button at the bottom left of your desktop.
2. Click on Settings and Control Panel.
3. Click on the Display icon.
4. Click on the Settings tab.
5. Put the mouse on top of the arrow on "Screen Area" and move it towards "More". Choose 1024x768 pixels.
6. Click OK.
7. Click OK again on the confirmation message. The screen will turn completely black for a few seconds.
8. Click YES on another confirmation message within 15 seconds, otherwise the change will not take effect.
9. Open a browser and return to a Daystar Television site.
NOTE: You can change these settings at any time.


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How do I return from full screen video to Daystar Television video viewer?
Hit the ESC key.
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