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SECTION 3.8 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Next we’ll discuss the audio and video output connectors along with relevant
settings. We’ll start with video output – not only so you can view your results, but
because certain items are best considered before beginning a TriCaster session.
3.8.1 A/V OUTPUT
TriCaster provides multiple video and audio output connector groups, and very
flexible options for display of your live and recorded video streams. Here are some
of the possibilities:
 Simultaneously send output to standard and/or high definition devices from HD
sessions.
 Simultaneously send output to both analog and digital devices (except TriCaster
410, which provides digital output connections only).
 Send program output, a secondary mix, or custom ‘monitor bridge’ layouts to a
supplemental monitor or projector using Multiview.
 (TriCaster 8000 only) Supply independent video outputs to the two Display
ports for supplemental monitoring or projection.
 Stream program output to the Internet via a suitable network connection.
3.8.2 HD AND SD
As mentioned earlier, for HD sessions TriCaster supports simultaneous output of
both SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition) video. Except for TriCaster
410, the Video Output connector groups on TriCaster’s backplate are arranged in
vertical columns of four BNC connectors, offering the following connection
possibilities for live production:
 Output 1 video output format is determined by the session (see Section 5.1).
When the session is SD 4:3 or 16:9, output is likewise SD 4:3 or 16:9. When
the session is HD, output is HD.
 Output 2 is user-configurable, and can be set up in the Live Desktop (Output
Configuration panel).