Editing using Multi-cam option

I have to edit a show I did not shoot- 3 panasonic AF100A cameras supposedly synched TC wise, with the main camera receiving a feed the show audio board. Each camera has a different view, so I obviously want to pick and choose the best coverage to make a lean looking show a tad better. I've been told the best option is to edit in multi-camera mode. True? Using an iMac, with show files on an external HD. I imported each of the files into the project by clicking the 'private' folder for each. Then I selected them all, selected multicam option and then show in timeline. Couple of questions: do I need to sync the beginning of each clip or does the TC take care of that? It appears my main video and audio track is off a bit- should I just pull all the tracks as far to the left as possible to ensure timeline synching?
How do I view each camera at the same time, so I can compare footage?
I'm not ignorant, I just haven't used Premiere in years and I'm primarily a shooter, so any help or advice is appreciated

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What version of Premiere?
Which Project Preset are you using?
What clip format are you Importing?
Computer specs?

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Does FCP X has multi cam option? and it support VOB video file ?

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Premier is a bloated Windows app first, ported to Mac. I seriously suggest you download the trial version of Premier before you drop $800. for it (or $1699. for the suite.), and see for yourself if it's all that.
Is Adobe software overpriced? Opinions vary.
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2. Does life get better when you exit Dropbox completely (or if you uninstall it)?
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4. Does the same thing happen with different kinds of footage formats?
5. What version of Anti-virus? Try turning it completely off?
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