NewTek TriCaster Advanced Edition User Guide - Manual (Page 35)

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 Save the file after editing, and re-launch TriCaster.
Note: TriCaster communicates with each using individual IP address and port numbers, allowing multiple routers
to be connected simultaneously. Several TriCasters can even control either the same router(s) – especially useful
when TriCaster control is mirrored. File comments explain how you can bypass the default 1:1 mapping of router
outputs to TriCaster inputs when required, or prevent accidental changes to inputs that are displayed on Program
output, along with other extended configuration options.
Some routers allow each router input to be provided with a unique name. In such a case, TriCaster may be
able to access that name and use it for Switcher buttons as appropriate.
FIGURE 17
To enable this behavior, checkmark the Use Router Name switch in the Properties panel (Figure 17) opened
by the Switcher (or M/E) button context menu item of the same name.
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 3.5 GENLOCK CONNECTION
(Not a TriCaster 410 or TriCaster Mini feature.) The Genlock input on TriCaster’s backplate is for connection
of 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 supplying TriCaster, and TriCaster
itself. To connect the genlock source TriCaster, supply the reference signal from the ‘house sync generator’
to TriCaster’s Genlock In connector. (See Section 3.13 regarding genlock configuration.)