NewTek TriCaster 8000 - Manual (Page 457)

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A.2.1 START AN SD SESSION?
1. Connect your SD sources to TriCaster’s input connectors (see Section 3.5).
2. Connect your SD monitors to TriCaster’s output connectors (see Section
3.8.1)
3. Select the New icon in the Home Page of the Startup Screen.
4. Click the Enter Session Name link (under Session Name at right) and supply a
name for the new session.
5. Select a Volume (hard drive) for the new session.
6. TriCaster Multi-standard only: choose your local Video Standard (NTSC,
NTSC-J or PAL)
7. Choose either SD 4:3 or SD 16:9 (widescreen) for Resolution, and click the
Start Session link (lower-right).
(See also Sections Section 3.10 and Section 5.1.)
A.2.2 START AN HD SESSION?
1. Follow steps 1-6 in the preceding section.
2. Select either 720p or 1080i for Resolution.
3. Click the Start Session link (lower-right).
S UPPLEMENTARY Q UESTION :
Q: What is the best session format for streaming?
A: We strongly recommend that you use a progressive video format for sessions
you intend primarily for streaming.