NewTek TriCaster 300 - Manual (Page 5)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... i
PART I (Getting Started).............................................................................................................. 1
1 About This Manual .............................................................................................................. 3
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Startup Screen ................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Live Desktop ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Features ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.4.1 Physical ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 A/V Input and Output ............................................................................................... 8
2.4.3 Monitoring ................................................................................................................ 9
2.4.4 Video Processing ....................................................................................................... 9
2.4.5 The Switcher ............................................................................................................. 9
2.4.6 Video Layers and Transitions .................................................................................. 10
2.4.7 Record and Stream ................................................................................................. 11
2.4.8 Import Media .......................................................................................................... 12
2.4.9 Audio Mixer............................................................................................................. 12
2.4.10 Integrated Media Players ........................................................................................ 12
2.4.11 Keying, Virtual Sets and Virtual Inputs .................................................................... 13
2.4.12 Graphics .................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.13 Edit .......................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.14 Optional Control Surfaces ....................................................................................... 15
3 Setting Up ......................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Command and Control .................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Activating & Authorizing Windows™ .............................................................................. 18
3.3 TriCaster™ License and Registration ............................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Online Registration ................................................................................................. 20