NewTek TriCaster Mini User Manual

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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 5
SECTION 2.1 MEET THE FAMILY ........................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2.2 OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2.3 STARTUP SCREEN ............................................................................................................ 6
SECTION 2.4 LIVE DESKTOP ................................................................................................................. 7
SECTION 2.5 FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Physical............................................................................................................................ 8
2.5.2 Multi-Tier Failsafe ........................................................................................................... 8
2.5.3 A/V Input and Output ...................................................................................................... 9
2.5.4 Alpha Channel I/O ......................................................................................................... 10
2.5.5 Timecode ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.6 Monitoring .................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.7 Video Processing ........................................................................................................... 11
2.5.8 The Switcher .................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.9 M/Es .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.5.10 Virtual Sets .................................................................................................................. 15
2.5.11 Record and Stream ...................................................................................................... 15
2.5.12 Media Publishing ......................................................................................................... 16
2.5.13 Macros ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.5.14 Hotspots, Triggers and Trackers .................................................................................. 16
2.5.15 Import and Export ....................................................................................................... 17
2.5.16 Audio Mixer ................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.17 Audio Remote Control ................................................................................................. 18
2.5.18 Integrated Media Players ............................................................................................ 18
2.5.19 Buffers ......................................................................................................................... 19
2.5.20 Titles and Graphics ...................................................................................................... 20
2.5.21 Edit .............................................................................................................................. 20
2.5.22 Optional Control Surfaces ........................................................................................... 20
SETTING UP ............................................................................................................ 21
SECTION 3.1 COMMAND AND CONTROL .............................................................................................. 21
SECTION 3.2 ACTIVATING & AUTHORIZING WINDOWS® ......................................................................... 22
SECTION 3.3 LICENSE AND REGISTRATION ............................................................................................ 23
3.3.1 Online Registration ........................................................................................................ 24

NewTek TriCaster Mini Specifications

General

Recording Format	QuickTime
Max Recording Resolution	1080p
Live Switching	Yes
Built-in Graphics	Yes
Virtual Inputs	Yes, NDI support
Multi-viewer Output	Yes
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz