NewTek 3Play 820 - Manual (Page 17)

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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Hate reading manuals? If so, you are part of the majority.
Estimates are that between 60 and 97% of the human race concur.
Most prefer to jump right in, maybe asking a friend for occasional
help – and who can blame them?
This manual attempts to tell you what you need to know in a
friendly, concise way, while also providing a deeper reference
section you can turn to when you really need specifics.
Even if you hate reading, please take a moment to peruse at least this section, which explains the
manual’s organization. You may find you can escape with a minimum of reading. (Or, if you are a
devout reader, you can be the hero others turn to for expert advice.)
Part I – Getting Started: introduction to NewTek 3Play™ – connecting devices
(cameras, monitors, etc.) and registration, ending up with the Live Production
Walkthrough – a brisk jog through fundamentals, about 10 pages (if you’re a quick
study, this may provide all you need).
Part II – Reference : chapters in this section cover every arcane detail related to using
3Play™ (for those who need it, and those who just like to know everything).
Part III – Appendices : leads off with a handy section titled “How do I …?“, a helpful
question and answer section with its own brief index. When you have a specific need,
you may well find a quick answer here, along with cross references to more detailed
information when appropriate. Appendix B lists shortcut keys. Part III is also home to a
comprehensive keyword index.
3P LAY ™ M ODEL N OTES This User Guide discusses two 3Play™ models, 3Play™ 820 and 425. In most
respects, operations and interface are very similar, and a single description will suffice. There are
some relatively minor exceptions, however. Wherever these are discussed in the text, they will
be flagged in the same manner as this paragraph.