Quick Start Guide for 3Play®Mini
Connect the 3Play power supply to the DC IN
port on the rear panel, and plug into an external
power source
Connect the keyboard and mouse using USB
ports
Connect the cable for User Interface monitor to
the DVI port on the right
Optional: Connect the cable for Multiview monitor
to the HDMI port on the right
Plug an Ethernet cable into the 3Play Ethernet
port and connect to an active local network
Optional: Mount and fasten the included bracket
between the VIDEO and AUDIO ports on the
front panel for additional cable security
Connect an appropriate HDMI accessory cable to
camcorder and plug in using VIDEO IN port 1;
repeat using ports 2-4 for additional camcorders
Connect the cable for HDMI output display
to VIDEO OUT port 1; repeat using port 2 for
second HDMI output display
Optional: Plug in audio input and output devices
using the appropriate AUDIO IN and AUDIO
OUT jacks
Press the power button and accept the End User
License Agreement (press the keyboard button
for ILLUMINATION to light keys, if desired)
Locate the sticker with the 15-digit Serial Number
(s/n) for your 3Play and write down for future
reference
Enter your Serial Number as directed in the
Register 3Play dialog box and write down the
Product ID provided for future reference
Click the button as directed in the Register 3Play
dialog box to proceed to the NewTek
Registration site
Create (or log into) your User Account in the
NewTek Registration System using a valid e-mail
address
Select 3Play Mini from the drop-down menu and
click the Register Now button
Enter your Serial Number (if needed), Product ID,
and additional information as required, then
click the Register button
When you receive the email with your
Registration Code, write it on the 3Play sticker for
future reference
Enter your Registration Code in the Register
3Play dialog box as directed, then click Continue
to complete registration
At the Home Screen, select the New icon
Enter a Session Name and choose an Output
Resolution
Click the Create Session button to proceed to the
Session screen
Click the Start Session button to enter the Live
Desktop
Once you are in the Live Desktop, 3Play
automatically detects each connected camcorder
(If you do not see video, make sure each
camcorder is on and connected properly)
Click the Record button to begin recording and
operate using any supported control method
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Plug an Ethernet cable into the 3Play Ethernet
port and connect to an active local network as
instructed in step 5
Register 3Play as instructed in steps 11-18
At the Home Screen, select the Utilities icon
Click Update 3Play and follow the on-screen
instructions to download and install software
update, if available
