NewTek TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) - Manual (Page 225)

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22.2.1 STRIPES AND ECHELONS
Broadly speaking, the control layout of the all stripes is quite
similar, and the second echelon is nearly identical to the first.
However, the first echelon is unique in providing several
common controls (e.g., SHIFT, ALT, BANK, etc., conveniently
locating these right under your hands at rest.
This being so, it’s not hard to see that the first echelon – that is,
the one nearest the operator – can be considered dominant,
even vital, while the second echelon plays a supporting role.
We’ll cover the functions assigned to these controls in due
course but, for now, let’s continue our exploration of the control
surface topography by looking at stripe organization, and the
distinctions between odd and even stripes.
22.2.2 CONTROL COLUMNS
FIGURE 245
Controls in each horizontal stripe can be grouped into the following four columns:
1 –
Selection : choose video sources
2 –
Command : control operations and options
3 - Layers & Effects : transitions and layer visibility
4 -
Joystick & Media : layer position and PTZ control, plus Media Player control
In the sections that follow, we’ll look at each the functions of controls in each of these columns more closely,
but first, let’s sidestep briefly to talk about dis
plays.
1 2 3 4
FIGURE 244