NewTek 3Play 820 - Manual (Page 19)

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2 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing NewTek 3Play™. 3Play™ is a member of
the NewTek family of video production systems and software, and
bears a proud heritage. A bona fide video pioneer, NewTek is
justifiably proud of its record of innovation, ongoing commitment
to excellence and superb product support.
This chapter provides a quick tour of the major components of your
NewTek 3Play™.
2.1 OVERVIEW
Figure 1 Figure 2
NewTek 3Play™ is a multi-channel high definition video device supporting simultaneous
recording, display and instant replay of multiple audio and video sources (up to eight of each for
3Play™ 820, and four in the case of 3Play™ 425). Its output possibilities include professional
hardware connections capable of conveying two fully independent video streams to external
video systems such as live broadcast switching equipment, and of course file export.
Output at any time may consist of any combination of the following:
I. Live video – direct pass-through of an input source
II. Delayed video – output running somewhat behind live input
III. Clip – playback of a ‘bookmarked’ time segment of captured (or imported) media
IV. List – playback of a prepared playlist that may include clips or other imported media and
transitions.
Hint: It’s important to realize that Delayed, Clip or List playback do not interrupt continuous
capture of configured live sources.