NewTek TriCaster 855 - Manual (Page 19)

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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Hate reading manuals? If so, you are part of the majority (estimates are that
between 60 and 97% of the human race concur). Most prefer to jump right
in, maybe asking a friend for occasional help – and who can blame them?
This manual attempts to tell you what you need to know in a friendly, concise
way, while also providing a deeper reference section you can turn to when
you really need specifics.
Even if you hate reading, please take a moment to peruse at least this section, which explains the
manual structure. You may find you can escape with a minimum of reading. (Or, if you are a
devout reader, you can be the hero others turn to for expert advice.)
Part I – Getting Started: introduction to TriCaster; connecting devices (cameras, monitors,
etc.) and registration, ending with the Live Production Walkthrough – a brisk jog through
fundamentals, about 50 pages (if you’re a quick study, this may provide all you need).
Part II – Reference : chapters in this section cover every arcane detail related to using
TriCaster (for those who need it, and those who just like to know everything).
Part III – Appendices : leads off with a handy section titled “How do I …?“, a helpful question
and answer section with its own brief index. When you have a specific need, you may well
find a quick answer here, along with cross references to more detailed information when
appropriate. Appendix D lists all shortcut keys. Part III is also home to a comprehensive
keyword index.
(This User Guide discusses two TriCaster models differentiated principally by the input and
output configurations they offer. In most other respects operations and the interface are quite
similar, and a common description will suffice for our purposes. Wherever a significant
difference appears, it is noted in context.)