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BLACK MAGIC DESIGN® AUTO-DETECTION
For backwards compatibility reasons, these routers are auto-detected by default.
(Black Magic® routers may use a USB control connection, rather than a network
connection. The router’s firmware should be up to date. If detection fails, please
contact BMD support for assistance.)
You can, if you wish, disable auto detection by editing the XML configuration file
discussed above. (You might do this to avail yourself of the extended configuration
options that are provided by doing so.) To do this, simply add the line below to the
<config> section of the file.
<blackmagic_config discovery="false"/>
SECTION 3.6 GENLOCK CONNECTION
(Not a TriCaster 410 feature.) The Genlock input on TriCaster’s backplate is for
connection of a ‘house sync’ or reference signal (often a ‘black burst’ signal intended
specifically for this purpose).
Many studios use this method to synchronize equipment in the video chain.
Genlocking is commonplace in higher-end production environments, and genlock
connections are typically provided on professional gear.
If your equipment allows you to do so, you should genlock all cameras supplying
TriCaster, and TriCaster itself. To connect the genlock source TriCaster, supply the
reference signal from the ‘house sync generator’ to TriCaster’s Genlock In connector.
(See Section 3.14 regarding genlock configuration.)
SECTION 3.7 TIMECODE CONNECTION
(Not a TriCaster 410 feature.) TriCaster supports external linear timecode (LTC)
input. Connect the cable from your timecode generator to one of the connectors in
audio Input 7 (8-input models) or Input 3 (4-input models). External timecode is
enabled and configured in the Live Desktop (see Sections Section 3.15 and 8.2.8).