
At a Glance
TriCaster Mini
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Update TriCaster (Optional)
A. Connect Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port and plug into an active network connection, as
instructed in step 5
B. Register TriCaster as instructed in steps 11-18, if needed
C. At the Startup Screen, select the Shutdown icon and choose Administrator Mode from the menu
D. In Administrator Mode, select Update TriCaster from the System Utilities menu to download and
install software update, if available
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Connect the TriCaster power supply cable to
the DC IN port on the rear panel and plug into
an electrical outlet or external power source
Connect the keyboard and mouse using USB
ports
Connect the cable for User Interface monitor to
the DVI port on the right
Optional: Connect the cable for Multiview
monitor to the HDMI port on the right
Plug an Ethernet cable into the TriCaster
Ethernet port and connect to an active local
network
Connect an appropriate SDI accessory cable
to camera and plug in using VIDEO IN port 1;
repeat using ports 2-4 for additional cameras
Connect the cable for SDI output to VIDEO
OUT port 1; repeat using port 2 for additional
SDI output, as needed
Plug in audio input devices (microphone,
audio mixer, or other sound source) using the
appropriate 1/4” AUDIO IN jacks
Optional: Plug in audio output devices
(headphones, speakers, or sound system)
using the appropriate 1/4” AUDIO OUT jacks
Press the power button and accept the End
User License Agreement (press the keyboard
button for ILLUMINATION to light keys if
desired)
Locate the sticker with the 15-digit Serial
Number (s/n) for your TriCaster and write it
down on the included registration card for
future reference
Enter your Serial Number as directed in the
Register TriCaster dialog box and write down
the Product ID provided for future reference on
the included registration card
Click the button as directed in the Register
TriCaster dialog box to proceed to the
NewTek Registration site
Create (or log into) your User Account in
the NewTek Registration System using a
valid e-mail address
Select TriCaster Mini from the drop-down
menu and click the Register Now button
Enter your Serial Number (if needed),
Product ID and additional information as
required, then click the Register button
When you receive the email with your
Registration Code, write it on the TriCaster
sticker and your registration card for future
reference
Enter your Registration Code in the
Register TriCaster dialog box as
directed, then click Continue to complete
registration
At the Home Screen, select the New icon
Enter a Session Name to title your
production
Choose a High Denition (1080 or 720) or
Standard Denition (480i) Resolution
Click the Start Session button to proceed
to the Session screen
At the Session Screen, click the Start
Live Production button to enter the Live
Desktop
Once you are in the Live Desktop, TriCaster
automatically detects each connected
camera (each camera must be on and
connected properly)