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Recording, broadcasting & outputs

How do I send the show to a monitor display?

Follow this workflow to send the show to a monitor display.

Before you start

Connect the intended display and decide whether it should be fullscreen.

Where to find it

External Output Profile > Output Type and Output Type Settings.

Steps

  1. Create an External Output Profile in the intended layout.
  2. Choose Monitor as Output Type.
  3. Choose Output Feed and its target when needed.
  4. Under Output Type Settings, select Monitor Display and the required Fullscreen output behavior.
  5. Choose Audio Output Device, compatible render settings, and the required Audio Track.
  6. Save and attach through External Destination.
  7. Start the attached output and check the actual display and sound device.
  8. Stop the destination when finished.

Check the result

Check picture on the chosen display and sound on the chosen audio device.

Helpful information

The External Output Type settings guide explains the controls and options for this task. Save edited settings where offered, and check the intended scene, input, or destination before using them during a show.

If something is wrong

Select Monitor in an External Output Profile, then review Monitor Display, Fullscreen output, and Audio Output Device.

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