NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 - User Manual

Summary

2 INTRODUCTION

2.4.1 A;V INPUT AND OUTPUT

Details TriCaster's capabilities for live switching between SDI and analog HD or SD cameras.

2.4.2 MONITORING

2.4.4 THE SWITCHER

Explains the three-row switcher for hot-punching between various video sources.

2.4.5 TRANSITIONS

2.4.6 OVERLAY

2.4.7 RECORD AND STREAM

Covers recording live-switched productions and streaming to the internet.

2.4.8 AUDIO MIXER

2.4.9 INTEGRATED MEDIA PLAYERS

2.4.10 KEYING, VIRTUAL SETS AND VIRTUAL INPUTS

Covers LiveMatte keying technology and LiveSet virtual set technology.

3 SETTING UP

3.1 COMMAND AND CONTROL

Guides on connecting monitors, mouse, and keyboard for system control.

3.3 TRICASTER LICENSE AND REGISTRATION

3.4 INPUT CONNECTIONS

Explains how to connect external audio and video sources to the TriCaster.

3.4.1 CONNECT A;V SOURCES

Details connecting SDI, Component, Y/C, and Composite video sources.

3.5 GENLOCK CONNECTION

Describes the Genlock input for synchronizing equipment in the video chain.

3.5.1 GENLOCK CONNECTION

Explains connecting a house sync or reference signal to the Genlock input.

3.6 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Details the video and audio output connectors and options for display.

3.6.1 A;V OUTPUT

Covers simultaneous program output to SD/HD and Analog/Digital devices.

3.6.2 HD AND SD

3.6.3 CONNECTING DEVICES

Guides on connecting downstream video devices to the VIDEO OUT section.

3.6.4 VGA OUTPUT

Describes connecting a secondary monitor or projector via VGA.

3.8 STARTING A SESSION

Guides on powering up TriCaster and navigating to the Startup Screen.

3.9 CONFIGURE VIDEO OUTPUT

Explains how to configure video output monitoring on the Live Desktop.

3.9.1 SD ANALOG CONFIGURATION

3.9.2 CONFIGURE VGA OUTPUT

Guides on setting VGA output resolution and screen layout for secondary displays.

3.10 CONFIGURE VIDEO INPUT

Explains how to configure connected video sources in the Live Desktop.

3.11 CONFIGURE AUDIO

Details audio setup and control features in the Audio tab.

3.12 CONFIGURE GENLOCK

Guides on configuring Genlock settings in the Output Configuration panel.

3.13 NETWORKING

4 LIVE PRODUCTION WALKTHROUGH

4.1 CREATING A SESSION

Guides on starting new TriCaster sessions and configuring devices.

4.2 IMPORTING CONTENT

Details how to import media files for use in TriCaster productions.

4.3 MONITORING

Explains the monitoring features of the Live Desktop, including Program Output.

4.3.1 PROGRAM OUTPUT

4.3.2 ALL MONITORS

4.4 AUDIO MIXER

Explores features in the Audio tab, including Mute, Mono, and Balance.

4.4.1 MUTE, MONO AND BALANCE

4.5 NETWORK SOURCES

Covers using network-connected computer displays as TriCaster sources.

4.5.1 IVGA CLIENTS

Guides on installing and using the iVGA client for Windows and OS X.

4.5.2 LIVETEXT

4.6 SWITCHING

Explores basic Switcher operations, including selecting sources on rows.

4.6.1 SWITCHER ROWS

Details the Effects, Program, and Preview rows of the TriCaster Switcher.

4.6.2 TRANSITIONS

Explains how to use transitions to swap video streams between Program and Preview.

4.7 RECORD AND GRAB

Covers capturing video clips and still images from Program Output.

4.7.1 RECORD

Guides on recording the program output as a file for archiving or clips.

4.7.2 GRAB

Explains capturing a fresh still image from Program Output.

4.8 MEDIA PLAYERS

Introduces TriCaster's DDR, Stills, and Titles media players.

4.8.1 DDR

Details the Digital Disk Recorder (DDR) media player functionality.

4.8.2 STILLS

4.8.3 TITLES

4.9 OVERLAY

Explains how to superimpose content over Program Output using Overlay channels.

4.10 LIVEMATTE

Demonstrates using LiveMatte for chromakeying effects like a weather report.

4.11 VIRTUAL INPUTS

Introduces Virtual Inputs for multi-source compositions and LiveSet integration.

4.11.1 COMPOSING INPUTS A AND B

Guides on composing sources into Virtual Inputs for foreground and background.

4.11.2 ADDING AN UPSTREAM OVERLAY

4.11.3 LIVESET

Covers TriCaster's virtual set technology, LiveSet, for studio environments.

4.12 STREAMING

Details sending TriCaster output to the internet via streaming.

4.12.1 STREAMING CONFIGURATION

Guides on configuring stream type, profiles, and network settings.

4.12.2 SIMPLE PULL STREAMING

Explains the simplest method of getting production online via Pull streaming.

4.12.3 PUSH AND FLASH STREAMING

Covers Push and Flash streaming methods for wider audience distribution.

4.12.4 CAPTURING THE STREAM

5 THE STARTUP SCREEN

5.2 THE HOME PAGE

5.2.1 NEW (SESSION)

Guides on creating a new session, designating video standard and format.

5.2.2 OPEN (SESSION)

Explains how to open existing sessions and navigate the Sessions List.

7 DESKTOP MONITORS

7.1 PROGRAM OUTPUT

Describes the Program Output monitor's importance and associated controls.

7.2 ALL MONITORS TAB

Covers viewing ISO monitors for video inputs, DDR, Stills, Titles, and Network sources.

7.2.1 CONTEXTUAL TOOLS

7.2.2 INTERACTIVE CONTROL

Explains how ISO monitors can be used for interactive Switcher operations.

8 I;O CONFIGURATION

8.1 OUTPUT CONFIGURATION

Details the Output Configuration panel for controlling video signal at output stages.

8.1.1 SEPARATE OUTPUT CONTROLS

Explains tabbed panes for Program, VGA, and Genlock output controls.

8.1.2 PROC AMP

Details Proc Amp adjustments for brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation.

8.1.3 SD ANALOG CONNECTIONS

8.1.4 VGA OUTPUT

Explains the purpose and configuration of TriCaster's VGA output.

8.1.5 GENLOCK

Describes the Genlock feature for locking video output to a reference signal.

8.2 INPUT CONFIGURATION

Details the Input Configuration panels for sources like Camera 1-3.

8.2.1 CONNECTION TYPE

Lists available connection types for camera inputs (e.g., Component, SDI).

8.2.2 PROC AMP

Explains Proc Amp settings applied to individual video inputs.

8.2.3 LIVEMATTE

Details configuration of TriCaster's realtime keying system, LiveMatte.

9 NETWORK SOURCES

9.1 IVGA

Guides on installing and using the iVGA client for network sources.

9.1.1 IVGA FOR OS X

Details iVGA installation for Apple OS X systems.

9.1.2 IVGA FOR WINDOWS

Provides instructions for iVGA installation on Microsoft Windows systems.

9.2 LIVETEXT

10 STREAMING

10.1 TRICASTER STREAMING

Covers TriCaster's support for Adobe Flash and Microsoft Windows Media streaming.

10.1.1 PULL PROFILES

Explains the Pull streaming method for internal or limited audiences.

10.1.2 PUSH AND FLASH STREAMING

Details Push and Flash streaming protocols for wider distribution.

10.1.3 CAPTURING THE STREAM

10.2 STREAMING STRATEGIES

10.2.2 STREAMING PROTOCOLS

10.2.3 STREAMING MEDIA PROVIDERS

10.3 PRODUCTION AND CAPTURE CONSIDERATIONS

10.4 CONFIGURATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Addresses potential teething problems in video streaming and configuration.

10.4.1 TESTING YOUR STREAM

Emphasizes the importance of onsite testing for live streams.

11 RECORD AND GRAB

11.1.1 RECORD

Guides on capturing program output as a file for the system or DDR.

11.2 GRAB

Explains the Grab function for capturing a still image from Program Output.

12 SWITCHER, TRANSITIONS AND OVERLAY

12.1 SWITCHER ROWS

Details the Effects, Program, and Preview rows of the TriCaster Switcher.

12.2 TRANSITIONS

Explains various controls for swapping video streams using digital effects.

12.2.1 TAKE AND TRANSITION

Covers the Take button for straight cuts and Transition for digital video effects.

12.2.4 TRANSITION SELECTOR

12.3 OVERLAY

Details the Overlay panel for superimposing imagery on video streams.

12.3.1 TWO CHANNELS

Explains control over two overlay (downstream keyer) channels.

12.3.2 OVERLAY SOURCE

12.3.3 SOURCES AND TRANSPARENCY

12.3.4 POSITION (AND SIZE)

12.3.5 ACTIVATE

13 DDR, STILLS AND TITLES

13.1 SPECIALIZED MEDIA PLAYERS

13.2 SHARED FEATURES

13.2.1 PLAYLISTS

13.2.2 MEDIA BROWSER

13.2.3 CONTROLS

13.2.4 PRESET BIN

13.4 EDITING TITLE PAGES

14 LIVEMATTE

14.1 CHROMAKEYING

Explains chromakeying as a method for combining images using a key color.

14.2 MATTE

14.2.1 COLOR

14.2.2 TOLERANCE

14.2.3 SMOOTHNESS

14.3 SPILL SUPPRESSION

14.4 GARBAGE MATTE

14.6 FINE TUNING

14.7 PRACTICAL STAGING FOR LIVEMATTE

14.7.1 LIGHTING

15 VIRTUAL INPUTS

15.1 PRIMARY VIDEO SOURCES

Explains Virtual Inputs supporting two primary video sources: Input A and Input B.

15.2 POSITION

15.3 OVERLAY

15.4 LIVESET

Covers LiveSet for achieving studio settings within small spaces.

15.4.1 LIVESET SELECTION

15.4.2 VIDEO SOURCES

15.4.3 ZOOM PRESETS

15.4.5 INPUT POSITION

15.4.6 ANIMATE ZOOM

16 AUDIO

16.1 EXTERNAL SOURCES

16.1.1 INPUT 1

Covers control for Input 1, including analog and digital audio connections.

16.1.2 INPUT 2 AND 3

16.1.3 COMMON FEATURES

VU METERS AND GAIN

16.2 INTERNAL SOURCES

16.3 OUTPUT CONTROLS

16.3.1 MASTER (AND PHONES)

16.3.2 AUX AND STREAM OUTPUT

17 SPEEDEDIT AND LIVETEXT

17.1 SPEEDEDIT

Introduces SpeedEDIT for pre and post-production video editing.

17.1.1 SESSIONS, PROJECTS AND DISPLAY

17.2 LIVETEXT

17.2.1 SESSIONS, PROJECTS AND DISPLAY

A HOW DO I …?

Connections

Connect cameras?

Guides on connecting video sources to TriCaster's BNC input connectors.

Connect monitors?

Details connecting computer monitors and secondary displays via DVI or VGA.

Sessions

Start an SD Session?

Start an HD Session?

Work on a Stored Session?

Backup a Session?

Restore a Session?

Delete a Session (and its Content)?

Live Production

Initiate Streaming?

Provides steps to connect to the internet and start streaming.

Find my Captured Stream file?

Record my Program?

Details steps to configure and start recording the program output.

Find my Recorded Program file?

Prepare a Matched Group of Virtual InpUts?

Improve the Quality of VGA Output?

Files

Change the Recording Quality?

Import Media Files?

Guides on importing media files into TriCaster session folders.

Add an External File Location to the File Browser?

Export Files to an External Drive?

Software, Maintenance and Updates

Resolve Serious Instability or Dropped frames?

Update My TriCaster?

Restore TriCaster to Original ‘As-Shipped’ Condition?

Registration and Tech Support

Register TriCaster?

Add A New Streaming Profile to the Stream Configuration Panel?

C VIDEO CALIBRATION

C.1 WHAT (AND WHERE) TO CALIBRATE?

C.2 CALIBRATING VIDEO SOURCES

C.2.1 SETTING BLACK AND WHITE

Guides on calibrating black and white levels using IRE units and a waveform monitor.

C.2.2 ADJUSTING COLOR

C.2.3 COLOR METRICS

C.3 CALIBRATING YOUR MONITORS

C.3.2 PROGRAM OUTPUT MONITOR

C.3.3 SETTING BLACK AND WHITE

Details setting black and white levels using NTSC and PAL color bars.

NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 Specifications

General

Brand	NewTek
Model	TriCaster TCXD300
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English