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A word about UPS devices:
‘Modified sine wave’ UPS devices are
popular due to low manufacturing
costs. However, such units should
generally be viewed as being of low
quality and possibly inadequate to
fully protect the system from
abnormal power events..
For a modest added cost, consider a
"pure sine wave" UPS. These units can
be relied on to supply very clean
power, eliminating potential
problems, and are recommended for
applications demanding high
reliability.
3. Connect the A/C power cord (or cords, for 8-input models) from the three-
prong connection(s) on TriCaster’s backplate to an external power
receptacle (see Hint below).
4. Turn on the computer monitor.
5. Press the Power switch on TriCaster’s faceplate (located behind the door).
At this point, the blue Power LED will illuminate, and the adjacent hard drive activity
light should flicker as the device boots up. (If this does not happen, check your
connections and retry).
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.
SECTION 3.2 ACTIVATING &
AUTHORIZING WINDOWS®
(Your reseller 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.