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Introduction to 3Play, connections, registration, and walkthrough.
Detailed guide to using 3Play features.
Q&A, shortcuts, and index.
Overview of NewTek 3Play system components and capabilities.
Recording, marking, and event management features.
Describes the dedicated control surface for operational control.
Area for initial configuration options and system management tools.
Central interface for live production features, controls, and modules.
Overview of key 3Play features.
Describes the physical characteristics of the 3Play unit.
Explains the failsafe mechanisms in hardware and software.
Details about connectors, recording capabilities, and output options.
Describes output monitors, Channel Info, and controls.
Adjusting video signal for color balance and harmonization.
Explains the dependency of replay features on recorded data.
Timecode bookmark system for quick skipping through footage.
Interface for managing timed events and recorded camera angles.
For creating and controlling sequences with optional transitions and music.
Details 3Play's transition system and Animation Store effects.
Using the Tags bar for text entry and search criteria.
Publishing clips and still images to social media and storage.
Recording and assigning operations to macros for automation.
Instructions for connecting monitors, mouse, keyboard, and powering up.
Steps to activate and authorize the Windows operating system.
Details on registering the 3Play system online or by phone.
Connecting external audio and video sources to 3Play.
Discusses audio and video output connectors and settings.
Steps to power up and access the Startup Screen.
Operating without downstream monitors or configuring outputs.
Settings for Genlock reference signal and phase adjustments.
Configuring video sources and connection types.
Setting input type and gain for audio sources.
Procedure for joining a workgroup and connecting to a network.
Steps for starting and configuring a new 3Play session.
Overview of the Replay Desktop interface after session creation.
Setting channel and source delegates for output control.
Enabling and using the record function for capture.
Marking events and clips during recording.
Navigating through the CLIP LIST and PLAY LIST.
Using Memo fields and Tags for data management.
Using search and go to functions for finding clips.
Adjusting In/Out points and duration of events.
Re-ordering, copying, pasting, and publishing events.
Adding, editing, and preparing clips for a PLAY LIST.
Exporting the PLAY LIST project to a new clip.
Explains production environment information and session adjustments.
Primary screen for creating and choosing sessions.
Interface for managing session content after opening.
Top-level view of the Replay Desktop interface.
Convenience features and usage of controls like sliders and text fields.
Tweaking the user interface for specific needs.
Useful data and menus displayed on the Dashboard.
Using the Grab and Record features.
Tools for configuring video output.
Configuring input sources and related audio.
Connecting 3Play to video router systems.
Configuring timecode sources for sessions.
Understanding 3Play's two independent audio/video output channels.
Using Take and Auto buttons for program/preview workflow.
Choosing audio/video sources for channels from CLIP LIST, PLAY LIST, or Live.
Storing control and output delegate states independently for channels A and B.
Activating and controlling audio-visual data capture.
VCR-style controls for media playback.
Adjusting playback speed using the T-Bar.
Buttons for changing selection in CLIP LIST or PLAY LIST.
Qualifier button modifying Control Surface operations.
Buttons for marking events with In and Out points.
Changing cameras or angles for clips.
Setting timecode bookmarks for quick skipping.
Buttons for media management functions like Cut, Copy, Paste, Publish.
Overview of Tag, Go To, and Search functions.
Using the number pad for text entry, searching, and TAGS.
Viewport overlay options for operator reference.
Previews of live inputs, referred to as ISO monitors.
Monitors showing current output to downstream devices.
Deciding which inputs to capture and where to store data.
Lists mounted storage volumes available for capture.
Recording and desktop interaction.
Tools and features in the CLIP LIST titlebar.
Overview of NewTek's Media Browser and third-party systems.
Explains columns like Event ID, In Point, Out Point, Duration, and Memo.
Playing clips using PLAY, STOP, T-Bar, or Jog Wheel.
How highlighted clips are shown on output.
Ways to add clips to the PLAY LIST pane.
Tools and features in the PLAY LIST titlebar.
Columns for Clip ID, Memo, Audio, In/Out Points, Speed, and Transitions.
Adding, editing, and preparing clips for a PLAY LIST.
Menu for Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Undo, Redo, Export Playlist, Add to Publish Queue.
Initiating PLAY LIST playback.
Creating EDL files for playlist reconstitution in NLE applications.
Importance of metadata, Memo fields, TAGS, and FastClip for data management.
Using the Control Surface number pad for TAGS input.
Interface for managing tags with tabs and cells.
Functions for searching clips based on criteria.
Importing tags from CSV files using spreadsheet software.
Using transitions between clips in a prepared sequence.
Using transitions in a program-preview workflow.
Standard wipes and Animation Store effects.
DSK overlay channels for layering video sources.
List of potential sources for DSKs (Cameras, Buffers, etc.).
DSK layer settings accessed via Network Input Configuration.
Publishing clips and images to social media and storage.
Entering credentials for social media sites or storage targets.
Panel showing batch processing list for uploads.
Smoothing workflow by reducing complex operations to single button presses.
Commands identical to UI and Control Surface operations with default shortcuts.
Macros available only within the current session.
Creating macros by recording a sequence of operations.
Executing macros via menu, keystrokes, MIDI, or GPI.
Using MIDI devices as macro triggers.
Software API for network A/V and control instructions.
Protocol for Advanced Media Protocol commands.
Using GPI for macro triggers and signal input/output.
Modifying steps in an existing macro using the Macro Editor.
Connecting cameras, monitors, and the control surface.
Managing sessions, including deletion and renaming.
Starting, ending, and marking events.
Managing files, importing, exporting, and preparing clips.
Improving performance, updating software, and virus protection.
Registering the system and contacting technical support.
Miscellaneous topics like remote desktop and blurry images.
Common questions about power supply and clip timing.
Keystrokes for navigating tables and lists.
Keystrokes for editing lists and text.
Keystrokes for marking events and setting bookmarks.
Keystrokes for executing search and going to specific items.
Keystrokes for controlling channels, sources, and inputs.
Introduction to 3Play, connections, registration, and walkthrough.
Detailed guide to using 3Play features.
Q&A, shortcuts, and index.
Overview of NewTek 3Play system components and capabilities.
Recording, marking, and event management features.
Describes the dedicated control surface for operational control.
Area for initial configuration options and system management tools.
Central interface for live production features, controls, and modules.
Overview of key 3Play features.
Describes the physical characteristics of the 3Play unit.
Explains the failsafe mechanisms in hardware and software.
Details about connectors, recording capabilities, and output options.
Describes output monitors, Channel Info, and controls.
Adjusting video signal for color balance and harmonization.
Explains the dependency of replay features on recorded data.
Timecode bookmark system for quick skipping through footage.
Interface for managing timed events and recorded camera angles.
For creating and controlling sequences with optional transitions and music.
Details 3Play's transition system and Animation Store effects.
Using the Tags bar for text entry and search criteria.
Publishing clips and still images to social media and storage.
Recording and assigning operations to macros for automation.
Instructions for connecting monitors, mouse, keyboard, and powering up.
Steps to activate and authorize the Windows operating system.
Details on registering the 3Play system online or by phone.
Connecting external audio and video sources to 3Play.
Discusses audio and video output connectors and settings.
Steps to power up and access the Startup Screen.
Operating without downstream monitors or configuring outputs.
Settings for Genlock reference signal and phase adjustments.
Configuring video sources and connection types.
Setting input type and gain for audio sources.
Procedure for joining a workgroup and connecting to a network.
Steps for starting and configuring a new 3Play session.
Overview of the Replay Desktop interface after session creation.
Setting channel and source delegates for output control.
Enabling and using the record function for capture.
Marking events and clips during recording.
Navigating through the CLIP LIST and PLAY LIST.
Using Memo fields and Tags for data management.
Using search and go to functions for finding clips.
Adjusting In/Out points and duration of events.
Re-ordering, copying, pasting, and publishing events.
Adding, editing, and preparing clips for a PLAY LIST.
Exporting the PLAY LIST project to a new clip.
Explains production environment information and session adjustments.
Primary screen for creating and choosing sessions.
Interface for managing session content after opening.
Top-level view of the Replay Desktop interface.
Convenience features and usage of controls like sliders and text fields.
Tweaking the user interface for specific needs.
Useful data and menus displayed on the Dashboard.
Using the Grab and Record features.
Tools for configuring video output.
Configuring input sources and related audio.
Connecting 3Play to video router systems.
Configuring timecode sources for sessions.
Understanding 3Play's two independent audio/video output channels.
Using Take and Auto buttons for program/preview workflow.
Choosing audio/video sources for channels from CLIP LIST, PLAY LIST, or Live.
Storing control and output delegate states independently for channels A and B.
Activating and controlling audio-visual data capture.
VCR-style controls for media playback.
Adjusting playback speed using the T-Bar.
Buttons for changing selection in CLIP LIST or PLAY LIST.
Qualifier button modifying Control Surface operations.
Buttons for marking events with In and Out points.
Changing cameras or angles for clips.
Setting timecode bookmarks for quick skipping.
Buttons for media management functions like Cut, Copy, Paste, Publish.
Overview of Tag, Go To, and Search functions.
Using the number pad for text entry, searching, and TAGS.
Viewport overlay options for operator reference.
Previews of live inputs, referred to as ISO monitors.
Monitors showing current output to downstream devices.
Deciding which inputs to capture and where to store data.
Lists mounted storage volumes available for capture.
Recording and desktop interaction.
Tools and features in the CLIP LIST titlebar.
Overview of NewTek's Media Browser and third-party systems.
Explains columns like Event ID, In Point, Out Point, Duration, and Memo.
Playing clips using PLAY, STOP, T-Bar, or Jog Wheel.
How highlighted clips are shown on output.
Ways to add clips to the PLAY LIST pane.
Tools and features in the PLAY LIST titlebar.
Columns for Clip ID, Memo, Audio, In/Out Points, Speed, and Transitions.
Adding, editing, and preparing clips for a PLAY LIST.
Menu for Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Undo, Redo, Export Playlist, Add to Publish Queue.
Initiating PLAY LIST playback.
Creating EDL files for playlist reconstitution in NLE applications.
Importance of metadata, Memo fields, TAGS, and FastClip for data management.
Using the Control Surface number pad for TAGS input.
Interface for managing tags with tabs and cells.
Functions for searching clips based on criteria.
Importing tags from CSV files using spreadsheet software.
Using transitions between clips in a prepared sequence.
Using transitions in a program-preview workflow.
Standard wipes and Animation Store effects.
DSK overlay channels for layering video sources.
List of potential sources for DSKs (Cameras, Buffers, etc.).
DSK layer settings accessed via Network Input Configuration.
Publishing clips and images to social media and storage.
Entering credentials for social media sites or storage targets.
Panel showing batch processing list for uploads.
Smoothing workflow by reducing complex operations to single button presses.
Commands identical to UI and Control Surface operations with default shortcuts.
Macros available only within the current session.
Creating macros by recording a sequence of operations.
Executing macros via menu, keystrokes, MIDI, or GPI.
Using MIDI devices as macro triggers.
Software API for network A/V and control instructions.
Protocol for Advanced Media Protocol commands.
Using GPI for macro triggers and signal input/output.
Modifying steps in an existing macro using the Macro Editor.
Connecting cameras, monitors, and the control surface.
Managing sessions, including deletion and renaming.
Starting, ending, and marking events.
Managing files, importing, exporting, and preparing clips.
Improving performance, updating software, and virus protection.
Registering the system and contacting technical support.
Miscellaneous topics like remote desktop and blurry images.
Common questions about power supply and clip timing.
Keystrokes for navigating tables and lists.
Keystrokes for editing lists and text.
Keystrokes for marking events and setting bookmarks.
Keystrokes for executing search and going to specific items.
Keystrokes for controlling channels, sources, and inputs.
| Instant Replay | Yes |
|---|---|
| Multi-angle Playback | Yes |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Inputs | 4 x SDI Embedded |
| Audio Outputs | 4 x SDI Embedded |
| Recording Resolution | Up to 1080p |
| Supported Resolutions | 1080p, 1080i, 720p |
| Storage | Internal storage, expandable via external storage |









