NewTek TriCaster Studio - Manual (Page 32)

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1. Write down the 25-digit Windows product key on the bottom of TriCaster. You’ll need
that information when you power up.
2. Connect one end of the supplied power cable to an outlet, and plug into TriCaster’s
power supply.
3. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
4. Connect your computer monitor to the DB15 VGA connector.
5. (Optional step) Connect a projector to the secondary DVI-I digital interface.
6. Optionally, connect the local area network (LAN) RJ-45 connector. (Make sure to use a
special crossover type network cable to hook up a computer or laptop directly to the
TriCaster.)
7. At this point, TriCaster is ready for operation. You may now turn it on, by pressing the
large power button on its face to initialize the system.
Hint: Though not a requirement, we do strongly recommend that you connect TriCaster using an
uninterruptable power supply (UPS), as for any ‘mission critical’ system. Likewise, consider A/C
“power conditioning”, especially in situations where local power is unreliable or ‘noisy’.
Surge protection is especially important in some locales. Power conditioners can reduce wear on
TriCaster’s power supplies and other electronics, and provide a further measure of protection
from surges, spikes, lightning and high voltage.
4.2 ACTIVATING & AUTHORIZING WINDOWS™
(Your dealer may have performed this operation for you as part of his pre-delivery service.)
When you see the ‘Welcome to Windows’ screen:
1. Click Next at lower right.
2. Choose your time zone.
3. Accept the license agreement.