Connecting Devices; Starting A Session - NewTek 3Play 3P1 User Manual

Notes: Multiview options and layouts are found in the Workspaces menu (located in the Dashboard). For
best results, configure the Multiview Output to the native resolution of the external display (monitor or
projector) connected to it.

3.4.2 CONNECTING DEVICES

As mentioned earlier, the VIDEO OUT section on 3Play's backplate provides four BNC connectors. These
represent:
1. Channel A (labeled 1 in the VIDEO OUT group)
2. Channel B (labeled 2 in the VIDEO OUT group)
3. Clean Output A.
4. Clean Output B.
The output connectors provide either SD or HD video output, according to the format specified for the
current session.
1. Connect downstream video devices to the SDI output connectors in the VIDEO OUT section.
2. Connect 3Play's audio outputs:
a. Analog audio – Connect external audio devices to the connectors in the AUDIO OUT
section.
b. Digital audio – A separate digital audio connection is not necessary for SDI output with
embedded audio. Digital audio is also carried over the network output along with NDI
video outputs.
3.5

STARTING A SESSION

If 3Play is not already running, power it up now to reveal the Startup Screen. (If 3Play is running, and is in
the Replay Desktop or another area of the interface, you may need to use the File menu Exit item, or click
the Back arrow at upper-left in the Session Page to return to the Home Page.)
The Startup Screen consists of two similar screens – the Home page and Session page. Among other
things, the Home page is where you choose basic 3Play session settings (see Section 5.1 for a discussion
of sessions).
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