NewTek TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) - Manual (Page 84)

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SECTION 7.5
CLOCK
The Dashboard also hosts a clock which, in addition to showing the
current time, can display countdowns to event start and end times
when enabled.
To access time features, click the small gear icon next to the
timecode display at right in Live Desktop
’s Dashboard .
Hint: You can set the system clock, as for any computer; simply exit to the Windows® Desktop to do so.
7.5.1 LTC TIMECODE
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Linear timecode has long served as a method of sharing an external timecode reference in video production.
Output from an external
timecode generator is supplied to devices in the video pipeline using a standard
audio connection.
Choose an LTC source in the Timecode Configuration panel, and the feature will decode time stamps from the
audible signal, using the values for clock displays as well as embedded timecode when recording video (if
the file format supports this). This is a great asset for post-production purposes.
Hint: The timecode display in the Live Desktop titlebar is tinted blue when external timecode is in use. If
the external connection is lost for any reason, the display changes to white. TriCaster will attempt to
maintain continuous timecode from the interruption on, until a valid signal is restored (in which case the
display turns blue once more).
7.5.2 EVENT TIME
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Two switches under the label Indicate Event Time allow you to configure Start and End times for your
upcoming show. Beside each of these is an editable time field. Enable the Start/End switches, then click
inside the field to modify the time value by direct entry, or drag left right to raise or lower the current value.
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