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2. Click the Genlock tab in the Output Configuration panel.
3. The default Reference Type in the Genlock settings is SD (Bi-level) , as this is currently
the most common reference signal type. However, if you supply an HD reference signal
to the Genlock input, you may want to change the setting to
HD (Tri-level) .
4. With the aid of downstream Waveform and Vector Scopes , adjust TriCaster’s Horizontal
and Vertical Position and Phase settings in the Genlock section of the I/O Configuration
panel.
Again, ideally both the cameras and the TriCaster should be genlocked. If they are not genlocked
to the same reference signal as the TriCaster output, a TBC (Time Base Correction) operation is
automatically applied. Time Base Correction may drop or insert frames as necessary to maintain
synch, hence it is a less desirable approach.
Note: For a deeper explanation of genlocking, please see Section 7.1.6.
3.14 NETWORKING
TriCaster is capable of displaying screens from networked computers running NewTek’s iVGA™
client software, or output from other supported applications (such as NewTek’s own LiveText™).
Connecting TriCaster to a local area network (LAN) may require additional steps beyond those
mentioned back when we discussed Microsoft Windows ™ activation (Section 3.2). Here is the
basic procedure involved in joining a
workgroup :
1. Connect a suitable cable from the ETHERNET port on TriCaster’s backplate to your
external network.
2. (If necessary) – close the Live Desktop ; click the Back arrow to return to the Home Page .
3. Click Shutdown , then select Exit to Windows at right to access the operating system’s
own desktop.