NCAA Broadcast policy does not allow on site broadcast networks to make copies of NCAA championships games for teams even though, during the regular season and during conference tournaments this is process is permitted but not governed by the NCAA.

At all NCAA championships, the NCAA National Office and Broadcast policy is to not allow CBS/ESPN/CBS College Sports to make or give copies of games to teams.  All schools who wish to obtain footage on site must record their own footage via the network supplied broadcast mult box feed.

If you wish to hook up a recording device (e.g. DVD burner, VCR, BETA, AVID, etc.) to the mult box, please follow these instructions.

In order to hook up most VCR's (or recording devices) into a Broadcast mult box (audio and video) you will need to have the following cables and connectors for each single VCR.

1. RCA to RCA 3 color cable (6 feet long).
2. VIDEO connector (BNC male to RCA female).
3. AUDIO connectors (XLR female to RCA female).

You can purchase these at most electronic stores.

In the JPEG picture, BNC XLR Photo Example, the VIDEO connector is the smaller item on the left.  The AUDIO connectors are the two bigger items on the right side of the picture.

The normal "consumer twist on cable" that most people use to hook a VCR into the cable jack on the wall, will not work with the mult box!

Other helpful tips:

1. Label your VCR (PROPERTY OF UNIVERSITY OF XXX).
2. Label your tapes (TEAM A vs. TEAM B, DATE, 1ST ROUND,  TEAM C COPY).
3. Bring your remote control and fresh batteries.
4. Arrive at least three (3) hours before the first game of the session to get it properly hooked up.  Your best bet is to ask for assistance from the network on site operations manager or truck EIC assistant.  The earlier you arrive the better.

All schools who wish to obtain footage must fill out the online footage request form after the event (www.NCAA.com/broadcast).

Related Links

• Footage Requests
• NCAA Photos
• Quick Reference Guide to Broadcast Rights
• The NCAA's Advertising and Promotional Standards
• Directory of Broadcast Staff
• NCAA TV Broadcast Schedule
• Best Lighting Practices
• NCAA Photo Store
• NCAA On Demand