NewTek TriCaster 2 Elite (3 RU) - Manual (Page 38)

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To enable this behavior, checkmark the Use External (name) switch in the Input Configuration panel
(Figure 13) – see Section 8.1.1 for more detail.
B LACK M AGIC D ESIGN ® A UTO -D ETECTION
For backwards compatibility reasons, these routers are auto-detected by default. (Black Magic ® routers may
use a USB control connection, rather than a network connection. The router’s firmware should be up to date.
If detection fails, please contact BMD support for assistance.)
You can, if you wish, disable auto detection by editing the XML configuration file discussed above. (You might
do this to avail yourself of the extended configuration options that are provided by doing so.) To do this,
simply add the line below to the section of the file.
SECTION 3.6
GENLOCK CONNECTION
The Genlock input on the backplane is for a ‘house sync’ or reference signal (often a ‘black burst’ signal
intended specifically for this purpose). Many studios use this method to synchronize equipment in the video
chain. Genlocking is commonplace in higher-end production environments, and genlock connections are
typically provided on professional gear.
If your equipment allows you to do so, you should genlock all cameras and TriCaster. To connect the genlock
source , supply the reference signal from the ‘house sync generator’ to the Genlock In connector. (See Section
3.13 regarding genlock configuration.)
SECTION 3.7
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Next, we’ll discuss the audio and video output connectors along with relevant settings. We’ll start with video
output, not only so you can view your results but because certain items are best considered before beginning
a live production session.
3.7.1 A/V OUTPUT
Your NewTek system provides multiple video and audio output connector groups, and very flexible display
options. Here are some of the possibilities:
• TriCaster can output a huge number of different sources – including as many as eight different mixed
compositions, (TriCaster 1 Pro - four) forty more diverse NDI and streaming outputs, (TC1 Pro - 19)
three streaming encoders, multiple internal recorders, and three additional local multiview monitors.
• All hardware inputs and all outputs are always presented to your local network as NDI sources, ready for
varied utilization at any convenient place where your network extends.
• Send program output, secondary mixes, or custom ‘monitor bridge’ layouts to as many as three
supplemental monitors.
• Stream three different outputs to multiple Content Delivery Networks via a suitable network connection.