NewTek TriCaster TCXD300, User Manual

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3.6.2 HD AND SD
As mentioned above, TriCaster supports simultaneous output of both SD (Standard Definition)
and HD (High Definition) video. Flexible video output is conveniently presented on TriCaster’s
faceplate. The
Video Output section provides three rows of BNC connectors which offer the
following connection possibilities for live production:

Row 1 and 2 output format is determined by the session (see Section 5.1)
o
When the session is SD (4:3 or 16:9), output is SD (4:3 or 16:9).
o
When the session is HD, output is HD.
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Row 3 always outputs video in SD format. If the session is 16:9, output from Row 3 is
also 16:9, and output will likewise match SD 4:3 sessions.
3.6.3 CONNECTING DEVICES
1. Connect downstream video devices to the appropriate output connectors in the VIDEO
OUT section, whether
SDI , Component , Y/C (BNC) or Composite . Please note that the
latter two formats may require RCA (cinch type) or S-video (4 pin mini-DIN) to BNC
adapters, and also that both of these connection options support output at SD
resolution only.
a. SDI
–
Attach SDI connectors to the BNC connectors marked SDI .
Hint: If your equipment supports SDI connections, this is your best quality option.
b. Component – Attach your device to the second, third and fourth BNC
connectors (labeled Y , Pb and Pr ).
c. Y/C
–
If your S-Video equipment and cabling has the usual 4-pin mini-DIN
connectors, you will need an ‘S-Video to dual BNC’ adapter. Attach the Y
(luma) connector of your device to the third BNC connector (labeled Pb ).
Attach the C (chroma) connector to the fourth connector (labeled Pr ).
d. Composite - Attach the device’s connector to the second connector (labeled Y ).