About This Manual - NewTek TriCaster 850 User Manual

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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:
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
TriCaster (for those who need it, and those who just like to know everything).
Part III – Appendices
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.
TriCaster ™
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and interface are very similar, and a single description will suffice. TriCaster
provide additional and unique features, though. Wherever these are discussed in the text, they
will be flagged in the same manner as this paragraph.
Hate reading manuals?
(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.
introduction to TriCaster; connecting devices (cameras, monitors,
: chapters in this section cover every arcane detail related to using
: leads off with a handy section titled "How do I ...?", a helpful question
This User Guide discusses two TriCaster types. In most respects, operations
If so, you are part of the majority
models
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