Clickable FLV/SWF Banner Ad

Hi,
I am having some difficulty creating a SWF file that had a FLV embedded that is completely clickable at any point during the video.
Created a new Flash document and imported the video, using the "Progressive download" option. I have tried everything from adding layers with click instances (http://forums.adobe.com/message/256259#256259) to making a button the size of the video that is set at 0% alpha.
Every time I either get the video playing that is not clickable or i get the flv icon flashing (no video) that is clickable, or I get the flv icon flashing and it is not clickable at all.
I am using CS3 and just looking for a video banner ad.
Thanks
Patrick

from the timeline that contains your flv component:
var mc:MovieClip=new MovieClip():
with(mc.graphics){
beginFill(0x000000,0);
drawRect(0,0,stage.stageWidth,stage.stageHeight); // if you want your button to cover the stage.
endFill();
mc.addEventListener(etc...

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