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packages/documentation/docs/user-guide/installation/installing-connections-and-additional-hardware/casparcg-server-installation.md

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title: Installing CasparCG Server for Sofie
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description: Sofie specific fork of CasparCG Server 2.1
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description: CasparCG Server
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# Installing CasparCG Server for Sofie
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## Installing the CasparCG Server
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To begin, download the latest release of [CasparCG Server from GitHub](https://github.com/nrkno/sofie-casparcg-server/releases). There are multiple versions of CasparCG Server available to the public for download but, you specifically want the latest NRK version.
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To begin, download the latest release of [CasparCG Server from GitHub](https://github.com/casparcg/server/releases). While some Sofie users have their own fork of CasparCG, we recommend the official builds.
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Once downloaded, extract the files and navigate down the folders, _CasparCG Server_ then _Server_. This folder contains your CasparCG Server Configuration file, `casparcg.config`, and your CasparCG Server executable, `casparcg.exe`.
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Once downloaded, extract the files into a folder and navigate inside. This folder contains your CasparCG Server Configuration file, `casparcg.config`, and your CasparCG Server executable, `casparcg.exe`.
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How you will configure the CasparCG Server will depend on the number of DeckLink cards your machine contains. The first subsection for each CasparCG Server setup, labeled _Channels_, will contain the unique portion of the configuration. The following is the majority of the configuration file that will be consistent between setups.
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```markup
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
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<configuration>
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<log-level>debug</log-level>
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<thumbnails>
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<generate-thumbnails>false</generate-thumbnails>
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</thumbnails>
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<!-- Paths to the Server Media -->
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<!-- Currently set to the same folder as this file -->
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<paths>
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<media-path>media/</media-path>
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<log-path>log/</log-path>
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<data-path>data/</data-path>
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<template-path>template/</template-path>
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<thumbnail-path>thumbnail/</thumbnail-path>
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<font-path>font/</font-path>
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</paths>
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<lock-clear-phrase>secret</lock-clear-phrase>
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<channels>
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<port>5250</port>
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<protocol>AMCP</protocol>
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</tcp>
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<tcp>
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<port>3250</port>
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<protocol>LOG</protocol>
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</tcp>
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</controllers>
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<amcp>
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<media-server>
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<host>localhost</host>
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<port>8000</port>
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</media-server>
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</amcp>
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</configuration>
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One additional note, the Server does require the configuration file be named `casparcg.config`.
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### Installing CasparCG Media Scanner
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You can use the CasparCG Media Scanner to locate and add all of your media to the _Sofie&nbsp;Core_. To install the Media Scanner, you will go to the [project's Release page](https://github.com/nrkno/sofie-media-scanner/releases) and download the `.zip` file under the latest release. Similar to the CasparCG&nbsp;Server, you want to use the NRK version.
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Once downloaded and extracted, move the `scanner.exe` file to the same folder as your `casparcg.exe` file.
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### Installing the CasparCG Launcher
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You can launch both of your CasparCG applications with the[ CasparCG Launcher.](https://github.com/Sofie-Automation/sofie-casparcg-launcher) Download the `.exe` file in the latest release and once complete, move the file to the same folder as your `casparcg.exe` file.
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You can launch both of your CasparCG applications with the [CasparCG Launcher.](https://github.com/Sofie-Automation/sofie-casparcg-launcher) Download the `.exe` file in the latest release and once complete, move the file to the same folder as your `casparcg.exe` file.
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## Configuring Windows
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There are a few SDI cards made by Blackmagic Design that are supported by CasparCG. The base model, with four bi-directional input and outputs, is the [Duo 2](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-31). If you need additional channels, use the[ Quad 4](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-30) which supports eight bi-directional inputs and outputs. Be aware the BNC connections are not the standard BNC type. B&H offers [Mini BNC to BNC connecters](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1462647-REG/canare_cal33mb018_mini_rg59_12g_sdi_4k.html). Finally, for 4k support, use the [8K Pro](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-34) which has four bi-directional BNC connections and one reference connection.
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There are a few SDI cards made by Blackmagic Design that are supported by CasparCG. The base model, with four bi-directional input and outputs, is the [Duo 2](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-31). If you need additional channels, use the [Quad 2](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-30) which supports eight bi-directional inputs and outputs. Be aware the BNC connections are not the standard BNC type. B&H offers [Mini BNC to BNC connecters](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1462647-REG/canare_cal33mb018_mini_rg59_12g_sdi_4k.html). Finally, for 4k support, use the [8K Pro](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-34) which has four bi-directional BNC connections and one reference connection.
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Here is the Blackmagic Design PDF for [installing your DeckLink card \( Desktop Video Device \).](https://documents.blackmagicdesign.com/UserManuals/DesktopVideoManual.pdf)
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Launching the Server is the same for each hardware setup. This means you can run`casparcg-launcher.exe` and the server and media scanner will start. There will be two additional warning from Windows. The first is about the EXE file and can be bypassed by selecting _Advanced_ and then _Run Anyways_. The second menu will be about CasparCG&nbsp;Server attempting to access your firewall. You will need to allow access.
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Launching the Server is the same for each hardware setup. This means you can run `casparcg-launcher.exe` and the server and media scanner will start. There will be two additional warning from Windows. The first is about the EXE file and can be bypassed by selecting _Advanced_ and then _Run Anyways_. The second menu will be about CasparCG&nbsp;Server attempting to access your firewall. You will need to allow access.
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A window will open and display the status for the server and scanner. You can start, stop, and/or restart the server from here if needed. An additional window should have opened as well. This is the main output of your CasparCG&nbsp;Server and will contain nothing but a black background for now. If you have a DeckLink card installed, its output will also be black.
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