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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
