Network Connection - NewTek 3play User Manual

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Again, ideally both the cameras and the 3P
the same source as the 3P
involve frames being dropped or inserted to maintain sync, which is not as desirable.
Note: For a deeper explanation of genlocking, please see Section 6.4.2.4.

4.4.5 NETWORK CONNECTION

Connecting 3P to a local area network (LAN) may require additional steps beyond those
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mentioned back when we discussed Microsoft Windows ™ activation (Section 4.2). Here is the
basic procedure involved in joining a workgroup:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the port on 3P
connection or router.
2. (If necessary) – close the 3P
Screen's Shutdown pane to go to the Microsoft Windows™ desktop.
3. Right-click on the My Computer icon, and select Properties.
4. Scroll down in the right hand pane of the System panel that opens to find the Computer
name, domain and workgroups settings area.
5. Click the Change Settings link at right.
6. Click the Computer Name tab of the System Properties panel that opens.
need to be genlocked. If they are not genlocked to
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output, a TBC (Time Base Correction) operation is applied - this can
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Desktop, and use Exit to Windows in the Administration
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's back plate to your external network
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