About This Manual - NewTek 3Play User Manual

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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:
(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
3Play™ (for those who need it, and those who just like to know everything).
Part III – Appendices
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.
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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.
Hate reading manuals?
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.
introduction to NewTek 3Play™ – connecting devices
: chapters in this section cover every arcane detail related to using
: leads off with a handy section titled "How do I ...?", a helpful
This User Guide discusses two 3Play™ models, 3Play™ 820 and 425. In most
If so, you are part of the majority.
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