The is not a one-time read. Keep it on your phone, tablet, and laptop. Print the quick reference card. Learn the menu tree so you can make adjustments blind (useful when your preview monitor fails). Treat the manual as a vital accessory, no less important than the power supply or SDI cables.

Download the PDF from Datavideo’s website, print the "Quick Reference" card (page 7), and laminate it. Tape it to the inside lid of the HS-1300’s carry case. When the director yells "go," you won't have time to search a PDF—but you will have time to glance at the cheat sheet that the manual so kindly provides.

Use the web-based UI (by entering the HS-1300's IP address into a laptop browser) to paste your stream credentials. Press the button on the control panel to go live. Advanced Transitions and Keying