NewTek 3PLAY Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3PLAY? 3PLAY is a multi-channel, HD/SD, instant replay slow motion solution. 3PLAY is a standalone hardware device that provides simultaneous recording and display of up to three video streams with audio. 3PLAY outputs three (synchronized) video streams to a live broadcast switcher and is capable of sending live video, delayed video or selected replays.
Does 3PLAY record audio with each input? Yes. Each input will capture four audio channels in either analog or digital audio. Digital Audio can be in AES or SDI embedded formats.
Does 3PLAY always record a continuous stream? Yes. All three inputs are captured in a single file. From that file, a highlight reel can be generated and exported along with an edit decision list (EDL) for post production and editing. There are also tools integrated in 3PLAY to backup and restore the entire project, with markers.
Is 3PLAY portable? With dimensions of only 8.5x10.5x17 and weighing in at just 20 pounds, 3PLAY easily qualifies as airline carry-on gear.
Is 3PLAY native HD? 3PLAY supports 720p and 1080i SDI or component High Definition video. Unlike other devices that refer to HD compatible, 3PLAY supports full High Definition throughout its entire pipeline. 480i or 576i composite, Y/C, component or SDI Standard Definition video, is also supported in 4:3 or 16:9
Is 3PLAY multi-standard? Yes. There are two models: 3PLAY NTSC for US$21,995 and 3PLAY Multi-Standard PAL, NTSC & NTSC-J for US$24,995.
Is there a controller surface? Yes. 3PLAY includes the 3P-10, a full-featured desktop control surface. In production, the only need for the keyboard would be to add replay comments or create a new session name.
What is included with 3PLAY? 3PLAY arrives with keyboard, mouse and external controller (monitor not included).
What are the 3PLAY playback speeds? 3PLAY is designed to play back at any speed from 0 to 100% and, if using the shuttle control, this expands to +/- 600%. There are also buttons on the 3P-10 control surface to instantly select replays at 25%, 33%, 50%, 75% or 100% speed.
What is the 3PLAY storage capacity? As a general guideline, 3PLAY can store more than 11 hours of up to three HD video channels and up to 12 audio channels. While 3PLAY video compression can vary slightly, the quality
remains constant to ensure visual fidelity at all times. Frames containing a high amount of detail may consume more disk space.
Can I record to external drives? To ensure recording integrity, replays can only be captured to the internal hard drive. Once recording ends, those clips can be copied across a network or to a USB drive.
Are there plans to support 14:9 aspect ratio? Not at this time. NewTek determined that the more standard 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios dominate live production.
How can I have more than three channels of slow motion replay? You can run multiple 3PLAY units, but each one will need its own operator.
What are the supported resolutions and frame rates? NTSC: 1080i 59.94Hz, 720p 59.94Hz, 480i 59.94Hz Multi-Standard adds: 1080i 50Hz, 720p 50Hz, 576i 50Hz
What is the audio/video format? Video is compressed using MPEG-2, constant quality, variable bitrate (VBR), I-Frame only. Audio is uncompressed and sampled at 48 kHz with, 24-bit precision.
Are these files compatible with other systems? Yes. The exported MPEG-2 video clips will play in all professional NLEs.
Is there genlock in? Yes. NewTek recommends that 3PLAY and all connected inputs are genlocked to the same reference signal. As 3PLAY is HD native, there is full support for both tri-level and regular sync sources.

3Play 820

NewTek 3Play 820 is the powerful, new HD/SD slow motion replay system youve been waiting for. Cover every play. Control the capture. Complete the playout. No other replay system compares. You get a 10-channel (8-in, 2-out) replay system for a fraction of the cost of similar systems. If similar systems existed, that is. All producers looking to create serious instant playback get groundbreaking capabilities with 3Play 820. Its much more than affordable. Its innovative. Easy to use. Its Replay. Reinvented.
With: 10-Channel, HD/SD Slow Motion Replay

3Play 300

NewTek 3Play 300 provides sports broadcasters, teams, leagues, schools and other organizations with an affordable option for multi-channel, HD/SD replay. Its small size and portability enhance HD live production at any venue. The ability to connect to any switcher offers the ultimate flexibility for all production environments. 3Play is the perfect replay solution for on-the-go, live production.
Operating the instant replay in an HD live production is an intense experience. There are no second chances. You have to react. Or lose the play. The 3Play 820 replay system includes an intuitive control surface thats the ideal companion to the Replay server. You have easy access to controls and a premium T-bar for smooth navigation. Control surface includes speed presets; an A+B button for simultaneous control of A and B outputs; Stop and Play transport functions; as well as Scrub (incl. accelerated Scrub), and much more. Comfortable. Responsive. Easy to maneuver.
3Play 820 offers the following benefits:
10-channel instant replay server supports simultaneous, continuous recording from up to eight sources, with two fully independent channels for playout Full support for progressive video with a wide variety of frame rates, including 24fps World-class, interpolated slow motion delivers smooth playback, and ensures still frames are free of ghosting or blurring Linear timecode (LTC) support for synchronized capture of live action and efficient post production Easy import and export of a wide variety of popular media file types Multiple playlists provide the flexibility to arrange content, add imported media, adjust speed and audio levels, and more A second display may be used as an ISO monitor bridge Capture content from live video inputs to the destination drives of choice Compact 4U rack mount design includes always on-air, multi-tiered fail-safe systems and redundant hardware
With 3Play 300 you have the ability to:
6-channel instant replay server supports simultaneous recording from up to three sources, with three channels for playout Support for most common HD and SD video resolutions Deliver interpolated slow motion at variable speeds from multiple camera angles One-button recording for synchronized capture of live action and efficient post production Multiple playlists provide the exibility to arrange content with color coding to distinguish teams, players, game periods, event types, highlights, and more Produce network-quality highlight reels Choose from two output modes: 1-Out lets you send a switched replay from multiple camera angles to the switcher. 3-Out lets you control the playback speed while the switcher is fed all three outputs so you can choose the camera angle Capture content from live video inputs to the destination drives of choice Compact and cost-efficient
3Play 820 includes 3Play 820 CS

3Play 820 CS

System Specifications
3Play 820 Video Inputs 8 simultaneous inputs Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, or Y/C (BNC) 2 fully independent, simultaneous playout channels HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, or Y/C (BNC) Dedicated DVI multi-view output AUX output HDMI output NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i Multi-Standard: NTSC-J and PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i Supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspects 8 SDI Embedded 8 AES3/EBU 8 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line) Analog audio conforms to SMPTE RP-SDI Embedded 2 AES3/EBU 4 Balanced XLR outputs (PGM) 4 Balanced XLR outputs (AUX) Audio is uncompressed and sampled at 96kHz, 32-bit 200 hours of combined 1080i storage on 4 removable drives (50 hours per drive) Locks to HD or SD analog signals Supports either tri-level or bi-level sync sources HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M SD video conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656 Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155 $39,995.00 $42,995.00 3Play simultaneous inputs Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, or Y/C (BNC)

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Video Outputs

3 simultaneous, synchronized playout channels HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, or Y/C (BNC)

Video Formats

NTSC: 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60i Multi-Standard: NTSC-J and PAL 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i Supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspects

Audio Inputs

3 SDI Embedded 3 AES3/SPDIF 4 balanced analog inputs per video channel 3 SDI Embedded 3 AES3/SPDIF 4 balanced analog outputs per video channel

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Audio Processing Recording Capacity Genlock
Audio is uncompressed and sampled at 48kHz, 24-bit 30 hours of combined storage (10 hours of three simultaneous channels) Locks to HD or SD analog signals Supports either tri-level or bi-level sync sources HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M SD video conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656 Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155 $21,995.00 $24,995.00
Specifications subject to change without notice

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Standards

NTSC Price

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Multi-Standard Price

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