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tascam MX-2424 User Guide

ViewNet MX
Graphic Interface Network
Modular Multitrack
ViewNet MX 1.15 OWNER’S MANUAL
CR1100-84393-5
Assistance and Information
Technical support is available free of charge only to registered owners of a TASCAM® MX-2424. Be prepared to provide the serial number of your TASCAM
For future reference, please write your serial number here:
®
You may register your TASCAM
Email: Web:
mxteam@tascam.com
http://www.tascam.com
MX-2424 via the internet.
®
MX-2424 when calling for technical support.
Copyright and Trademark
Software. Copyright  2000 by TimeLine Vista, Inc. All rights reserved. The software described in this document is supplied under license. The software may be used and/or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The purchaser may make copies of the software for backup purposes only.
Manual. Copyright  1999 by TimeLine Vista, Inc. Copyright  2000 by TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than those specified in the license without prior written permission of TimeLine Vista, Inc. and TEAC America Inc.
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. TimeLine Vista, Inc. and TEAC America, Inc. make no warranty of any kind with regard to this material or the product, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose.
TimeLine Vista, Inc. and TEAC America, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material or the product.
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Trademarks
ViewNet MX
Use of this trademark for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of TimeLine Vista, Inc. may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws.
All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in the United States of America.
, is a registered trademark of TimeLine Vista, Inc.
Software License Agreement
Software is Licensed. The ViewNet MX software (the “Software”) is licensed (and not sold) by TimeLine Vista, Inc. to the original purchaser for use only under the following terms, and TimeLine and/or its licenser(s) retain ownership and reserve all rights in the software not expressly granted herein. BY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT.
License Grant. You are hereby granted a non-exclusive, non-assignable (except as provided in item (c) of this sentence, nonsublicensable license to: (a) use the Software on a computer (or computers) that are part of a ViewNet MX network; (b) make copies of the software for backup purposes only; and (c) transfer the Software (and your rights under this license, with the exception of the source code rights), but only to another party, and only if such party is given a copy of this Agreement and agrees, in writing delivered to TimeLine, to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Restrictions. You may not use, copy, modify, or transfer the software, in whole or in part, except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. Any attempt to transfer any of your rights, duties, or obligations hereunder except as expressly permitted in this Agreement is void. YOU SHALL NOT (NOR SHALL YOU ALLOW ANY THIRD PARTY TO) DECOMPILE, DISASSEMBLE, OR OTHERWISE REVERSE ENGINEER THE SOFTWARE BY ANY MEANS WHATSOEVER.
Terms. This license is effective until terminated and will immediately and automatically terminate without notice if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. You agree upon termination to promptly destroy the software together with all copies thereof in any form. Termination is not an exclusive remedy, and all other remedies remain available whether or not the license is terminated.
Compliance. You agree to certify to TimeLine, from time to time upon TimeLine’s request, your compliance with the terms and conditions of the license. TimeLine shall have the right to audit such compliance at any reasonable time upon reasonable notice.
Maintenance Service. TimeLine shall provide maintenance service for the Software, at a reasonable fee if not pursuant to TimeLine’s limited warranty, in accordance with standard industry practices.
Export Law Assurances. You agree that the Software will not be removed, transferred or exported from the United States, in violation of the restrictions and controls imposed by the United States Export Administration Act and the regulations thereunder (nor will it be transferred to anyone who intends to do so).
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Limited Warranty. The Software is provided with a limited warranty as described in the User Manual. No other warranties, express or implied, shall apply.
Limitation of Liability. TimeLine and/or TEAC America, Inc. will not be liable under any subject matter of this software license agreement under any contract, statute, tort, negligence or strict liability or other theory, for (a) loss or inaccuracy of data, cost of procurement of substitute goods, services, or technology; (b) any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits; and (c) any matter beyond its reasonable control.
General. This license agreement for the Software, and the limited warranty, and related provisions in this manual will be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof. This is the complete and exclusive understanding of the parties relating to this subject matter, and may not be amended except in writing.
Software Updates. Future updates of the Software, if produced, will be available for license by licensees for a reasonable fee or free of charge. Registered Licensees will be notified of such updates, if and when they become available.
Government Licensees. If you are acquiring ViewNet MX on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply:
The Government acknowledges that the ViewNet MX Software and documentation were developed at private expense and no part of them is in the public domain. The Government agrees that: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as “Commercial Computer Software” and the Government is acquiring only “restricted rights” in the Software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause 252.227-7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than the DoD, the Government’s rights in the Software and its documentation will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the DFARS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause of DFARS
252.227-701
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ViewNet MX Version 1.1/1.5
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 VIEWNET MX INSTALLATION ......................................................................12
BOUT VIEWNET AUDIO
A
TEPS TO COMPLETE VIEWNET SETUP
S
ETWORK CONFIGURATION FOR THE
N
.............................................................................................................12
........................................................................................12
MX-2424 ..........................................................................12
IP Address ..............................................................................................................................12
Setting the IP Address ...................................................................................................................... 13
Important Rules for IP Addresses..................................................................................................... 13
Using the TimeLine IP Address........................................................................................................ 13
Next Available IP ...................................................................................................................13
Reserved IP Numbers ....................................................................................................................... 14
Errors Setting Next Available IP Address ........................................................................................14
IP Net Mask............................................................................................................................14
IP Gateway.............................................................................................................................15
NSTALLING THE VIEWNET
I
MX A
PPLICATION
.............................................................................16
Installing ViewNet Audio on a Macintosh..............................................................................16
Installing ViewNet Audio on a Windows Computer...............................................................17
ONFIGURING COMPUTER NETWORK SETTINGS
C
..........................................................................18
Installing A Network Interface Card in the Computer ...........................................................18
Setting Windows TCP/IP Properties ......................................................................................18
TCP/IP Properties Window .............................................................................................................. 19
Setting IP Gateway Address ............................................................................................................. 20
INDOWS
W
NT 4.0 N
ETWORK CONFIGURATION
...........................................................................21
Windows NT Network Window...............................................................................................22
Windows NT Network Adapter Selection ........................................................................................ 23
Windows NT TCP/IP Properties.............................................................................................24
PPLE MACINTOSH NETWORK CONFIGURATION
A
.........................................................................25
The Macintosh TCP/IP Window.............................................................................................26
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE NETWORK.........................................................................27
MPORTANT NETWORK SET UP CONSIDERATIONS
I
.......................................................................27
Terminating the Network Connection ....................................................................................27
THERNET CABLES AND CONNECTORS
E
........................................................................................27
100Base-TX Specifications.....................................................................................................27
Ethernet Patch Cable .............................................................................................................28
Ethernet Crossover Cable Wiring ..........................................................................................28
Ethernet Hubs.........................................................................................................................28
SING VIEWNET WITH EXISTING
U
LANS.......................................................................................28
CHAPTER 3 THE NETWORK SCREEN.................................................................................29
ECTIONS OF THE NETWORK SCREEN
S
ACHINE STATUS INFORMATION COLUMNS
M
..........................................................................................29
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Name ......................................................................................................................................29
Ident .......................................................................................................................................29
Serial Number ........................................................................................................................29
Type........................................................................................................................................30
Project....................................................................................................................................30
Sync Group.............................................................................................................................30
Bus status ...............................................................................................................................30
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Sample Rate............................................................................................................................30
Frame Rate.............................................................................................................................30
Machine Sets ..........................................................................................................................30
ETWORK VIEW FILTERS
N
Sync Group Filter...................................................................................................................31
Machine Set Filter..................................................................................................................31
Defining Machine Sets ...........................................................................................................32
Stage Machines Pre-Filter In Preferences .............................................................................33
YSTEM STATUS PANEL
S
Description.............................................................................................................................34
Online.....................................................................................................................................34
Connection Box ......................................................................................................................35
Active Connections.................................................................................................................35
Active Connections In Multi-Machine Operation ............................................................................ 35
Active Connections In Multiple Specific Machine Macros .............................................................. 36
HE PREFERENCES WINDOW
T
Net Delay Compensation........................................................................................................37
Machine Offline Warning.......................................................................................................37
Always.............................................................................................................................................. 37
Stage ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Never ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Nudge Amount........................................................................................................................38
Coarse Nudge Amount ...........................................................................................................38
Machine Sets List ...................................................................................................................38
Creating Machine Sets...................................................................................................................... 38
Deleting Machine Sets...................................................................................................................... 38
Multi-Machine Behavior ........................................................................................................38
Creating New Projects...................................................................................................................... 38
Propagate Edit Tracks....................................................................................................................... 39
Propagate In/Out............................................................................................................................... 39
Machine Sets Server IP..................................................................................................................... 39
IEWNET DEFAULT PREFERENCES FILE
V
AVING AND OPENING NAMED PREFERENCES FILES
S
Opening Preferences Files .....................................................................................................40
Saving Preference Files .........................................................................................................41
Revert to Default ....................................................................................................................41
.............................................................................................................31
...............................................................................................................33
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CHAPTER 4 PROJECTS AND TRACKS ................................................................................42
HE LOAD PROJECT
T
RACK WINDOW
/ T
........................................................................................42
Opening Load Project/Track from the Network View ............................................................42
Opening Load Project/Track Windows for Multiple Machines..............................................42
ECTIONS OF THE LOAD PROJECT/TRACK WINDOW
S
....................................................................43
Machine Name .......................................................................................................................43
Ident .......................................................................................................................................43
Serial Number ........................................................................................................................43
ROJECT LIST
P
..............................................................................................................................43
Showing Tracks ......................................................................................................................44
Choosing Project/Track To Be Loaded..................................................................................44
Choosing A Destination Track...............................................................................................44
Loading Projects ....................................................................................................................45
Loading Tracks.......................................................................................................................45
ILE UTILITIES
F
.............................................................................................................................46
Opening File Utilities from the Network View .......................................................................46
Opening File Utilities Windows for Multiple Machines.........................................................46
ECTIONS OF THE FILE UTILITIES WINDOW
S
..................................................................................47
Machine Name .......................................................................................................................47
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Ident .......................................................................................................................................47
Serial Number ........................................................................................................................47
Disk Status..............................................................................................................................47
Project / Track Selection ........................................................................................................48
Rename...................................................................................................................................48
Smart Copy.............................................................................................................................48
Smart Copy Over An Existing Project.............................................................................................. 48
Disk Status Progress Display............................................................................................................ 49
Smart Copy Abort............................................................................................................................. 49
TapeMode Convert.................................................................................................................50
Auto Naming of TapeMode Converted Files.................................................................................... 50
Not Enough Space Warning ............................................................................................................. 51
TapeMode Convert Progress Display ...............................................................................................51
Cancel TapeMode Convert ............................................................................................................... 52
Delete .....................................................................................................................................52
REATING A NEW PROJECT
C
NLOADING TRACKS
U
CHAPTER 5 THE PROJECT VIEW SCREEN .......................................................................55
VERVIEW
O
OMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT VIEW SCREEN
C
UMMARY OF SECTIONS IN THE PROJECT VIEW SCREEN
S
...................................................................................................................................55
Transport Controls.................................................................................................................56
Network Panel........................................................................................................................56
Project Overview....................................................................................................................56
Machine Status .......................................................................................................................56
Track Function Panel.............................................................................................................56
Memory Locations and Displays............................................................................................56
Network Access Button...........................................................................................................57
Machine/Project Name...........................................................................................................57
Edit Buttons............................................................................................................................56
RANSPORT BUTTONS
T
Online.....................................................................................................................................57
Loop .......................................................................................................................................57
Rewind....................................................................................................................................57
Reverse Play...........................................................................................................................57
Stop.........................................................................................................................................57
Play ........................................................................................................................................58
Fast Forward .........................................................................................................................58
Rehearse.................................................................................................................................58
Record ....................................................................................................................................58
Go to Head .............................................................................................................................58
Go to Tail ...............................................................................................................................59
Go to Next Edit.......................................................................................................................59
Go to Previous Edit................................................................................................................59
Shuttle.....................................................................................................................................59
YSTEM STATUS PANEL
S
ROJECT OVERVIEW
P
Head and Tail.........................................................................................................................60
Navigating With The Overview ..............................................................................................62
The Playhead In The Overview ..............................................................................................61
View Follows Playhead .................................................................................................................... 61
View Pages With Playhead............................................................................................................... 61
Selecting A Region While In Play.................................................................................................... 61
ACHINE STATUS INFORMATION
M
RACK FUNCTION AND INFORMATION
T
.........................................................................................................53
...................................................................................................................54
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.............................................................56
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...............................................................................................................60
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Track Name ............................................................................................................................62
Load Project / Track ..............................................................................................................62
Input .......................................................................................................................................62
Record ....................................................................................................................................63
Edit .........................................................................................................................................63
Select All Buttons ...................................................................................................................63
IME REGISTERS AND DISPLAYS
T
The Entry Register..................................................................................................................63
Changing The Value In The Entry Register...................................................................................... 64
Time Register Function Buttons.............................................................................................64
Capture .............................................................................................................................................64
Store.................................................................................................................................................. 64
Locate ............................................................................................................................................... 64
Clear .................................................................................................................................................64
Read-Only Display Registers .................................................................................................64
TC Read............................................................................................................................................ 65
User Registers ........................................................................................................................65
Current.............................................................................................................................................. 65
In....................................................................................................................................................... 65
Out.................................................................................................................................................... 66
Offset................................................................................................................................................ 66
Memory Registers............................................................................................................................. 66
Duration Registers .................................................................................................................66
In > Out ............................................................................................................................................ 66
Out > In ............................................................................................................................................ 67
IME RULER AND MARKS
T
Time Ruler Scale ....................................................................................................................67
Playhead (Current Time Register) .........................................................................................67
In Mark...................................................................................................................................68
Out Mark ................................................................................................................................68
Memory Markers....................................................................................................................68
ROJECT
P
EDL V
IEW
....................................................................................................................68
Tracks.....................................................................................................................................69
Hidden Track Names ........................................................................................................................ 69
Audio Events .................................................................................................................................... 69
Fades................................................................................................................................................. 69
Splice Points ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Selecting Material To Edit .....................................................................................................70
Selecting Clips.................................................................................................................................. 70
Multiple Clip Selection..................................................................................................................... 71
Selecting Regions ............................................................................................................................. 71
Audio Event Appearance In Record.......................................................................................72
Horizontal Scroll Bar.............................................................................................................72
Project View Adjustment ........................................................................................................73
Panel Resize Triangles...................................................................................................................... 73
Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ 73
EDL Height....................................................................................................................................... 73
Edit Buttons............................................................................................................................73
URSOR FUNCTION SELECTION
C
Marker Placement Cursor......................................................................................................74
Select In / Out Cursor.............................................................................................................74
Grab Cursor...........................................................................................................................74
Zoom Cursor ..........................................................................................................................74
IEW MENU SETTINGS
V
................................................................................................................75
Follows Playhead...................................................................................................................75
Pages with Playhead ..............................................................................................................75
Show Subframes .....................................................................................................................75
..................................................................................................63
............................................................................................................67
...................................................................................................74
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Show Feet-Frames..................................................................................................................75
Show Splice Points .................................................................................................................76
Show Volume Automation ......................................................................................................76
Show Mute Automation ..........................................................................................................76
View Whole Project................................................................................................................76
CHAPTER 6 MACHINE SETTINGS........................................................................................77
PENING THE MACHINE SETTINGS WINDOW
O
Opening Machine Settings from the Network View................................................................77
Opening Multiple Machine Settings Windows........................................................................77
ECTIONS OF THE MACHINE SETTINGS WINDOW
S
Legend for Numbered Tabs....................................................................................................78
Working With Settings............................................................................................................79
Settings Application Controls.................................................................................................79
Selecting Machines.................................................................................................................79
Original Machine.............................................................................................................................. 79
Sync Group / Machine Set................................................................................................................ 79
Apply Changes .......................................................................................................................79
Apply All Settings ...................................................................................................................79
Settings Files ..........................................................................................................................79
Save .................................................................................................................................................. 80
Open .................................................................................................................................................80
Revert ............................................................................................................................................... 80
ASIC SETUP
000 B
........................................................................................................................81
Control Mode .........................................................................................................................81
Local/TL-Bus.................................................................................................................................... 81
Timecode Chase................................................................................................................................81
MTC Chase....................................................................................................................................... 82
Varispeed.......................................................................................................................................... 82
Frame Reference ....................................................................................................................82
Automatic ......................................................................................................................................... 82
Video ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Sample Reference ...................................................................................................................82
Internal/Frame ..................................................................................................................................82
Ext Wordclock.................................................................................................................................. 82
Digital In........................................................................................................................................... 82
Sample Reference Status ........................................................................................................82
Timecode Type .......................................................................................................................83
Sample Rate............................................................................................................................83
Varispeed Rate .......................................................................................................................83
US CONTROL
100 B
......................................................................................................................84
TL-Bus Request ......................................................................................................................84
TL-Bus Assigned.....................................................................................................................84
Ident Request..........................................................................................................................85
Ident Assigned ........................................................................................................................85
RANSPORT
200 T
..........................................................................................................................86
Record Mode ..........................................................................................................................86
Non-destructive ................................................................................................................................ 86
Tape Mode........................................................................................................................................ 86
Loop Mode .............................................................................................................................86
Loop Record...........................................................................................................................87
Pre-roll...................................................................................................................................87
Post-roll..................................................................................................................................87
Tape Mode Start.....................................................................................................................87
Tape Mode Length..................................................................................................................87
Rollback Length .....................................................................................................................87
...............................................................................77
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300 MIDI....................................................................................................................................88
MIDI Device ID......................................................................................................................88
NPUT/OUTPUT
400 I
Inputs......................................................................................................................................89
Analog .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Digital In........................................................................................................................................... 89
2CH In .............................................................................................................................................. 90
Analog I-8 ..............................................................................................................................90
Digital 1-8 ..............................................................................................................................90
Digital In Rate Conversion............................................................................................................... 90
2CH In Rate Conversion................................................................................................................... 90
2 CH Input Source............................................................................................................................ 90
2 CH Output Select.................................................................................................................90
2 CH Output Encoding ..................................................................................................................... 90
UDIO CONTROLS
500 A
Crossfade................................................................................................................................91
Gapless Punchout...................................................................................................................91
ESERVED FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS
600 R
ISK
700 D
.....................................................................................................................................92
Disk Encoding ........................................................................................................................92
Record Disk SCSI ID..............................................................................................................92
Record Disk Status .................................................................................................................93
Target Disk Cleanup ..............................................................................................................93
Disks Mounted........................................................................................................................93
ROJECT
800 P
Project Name..........................................................................................................................93
Track Prefix............................................................................................................................94
YSTEM
900 S
Store/RecallUser Settings.......................................................................................................94
Date and Time........................................................................................................................94
Machine Name .......................................................................................................................95
Software Version ....................................................................................................................95
ACHINE INFORMATION
M
Machine Name .......................................................................................................................95
Description (short) .................................................................................................................95
Description (long) ..................................................................................................................95
Backup MX Software..............................................................................................................95
Update MX Software..............................................................................................................96
ULTI-MACHINE
M
Starting Multi-machine Mode ................................................................................................96
Selecting the Multi-machine Group .......................................................................................97
Multi-machine Mode Indicator ..............................................................................................97
Exiting Multi-machine Mode..................................................................................................97
Multi-Machine Behavior ........................................................................................................97
Propagate Edit Tracks....................................................................................................................... 98
Propagate In/Out............................................................................................................................... 98
Propagate In/Out............................................................................................................................... 98
Propagate In/Out............................................................................................................................... 98
Propagate In/Out............................................................................................................................... 98
.....................................................................................................................89
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CHAPTER 7 MACROS ..............................................................................................................99
ACROS MENU
M
...........................................................................................................................99
Start Macro Recording...........................................................................................................99
Stop Macro Recording ...........................................................................................................99
Naming Macros......................................................................................................................99
ANAGE
M
LAY MACROS
/ P
.........................................................................................................100
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Single nonspecific machine macros .....................................................................................101
Multiple specific machine macros........................................................................................101
Import...................................................................................................................................102
Export...................................................................................................................................102
Delete ...................................................................................................................................103
Function Key Assign.............................................................................................................103
Checking Macro – Function Key Assignments............................................................................... 103
Play ......................................................................................................................................103
Play To Destination..............................................................................................................103
Original Machine............................................................................................................................ 103
Sync Group / Machine Set.............................................................................................................. 103
CHAPTER 8 HELP MENU ......................................................................................................104
HE HELP MENU
T
BOUT VIEWNET AUDIO
A
EXT AVAILABLE
N
IMECODE CALCULATOR
T
.......................................................................................................................104
...........................................................................................................104
IP .................................................................................................................104
...........................................................................................................105
Entering Numbers In The Timecode Calculator...................................................................105
Arithmetic Operator Choice.................................................................................................105
TC Calculator Parameter Choices.......................................................................................105
Timecode Type ............................................................................................................................... 105
Sample Rate.................................................................................................................................... 105
Show Subframes............................................................................................................................. 105
Show Feet-Frames.......................................................................................................................... 105
Time Field ............................................................................................................................105
CHAPTER 9 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS..............................................................................106
CHAPTER 10 EDITING COMMAND....................................................................................107
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Chapter 1 ViewNet MX Installation
About ViewNet MX
ViewNet MX is a graphical interface network created by TimeLine for the TASCAM MX-2424. It provides a graphical interface application which runs on personal computers using the Apple Macintosh or Microsoft Windows (98/NT), operating systems. This interface provides for viewing and editing of audio tracks loaded on the TASCAM MX-2424 and also provides access to all machine and system setup parameters.
ViewNet MX works via a 100 Mbps (Megabit per second) Fast Ethernet connection linking the MX­2424 and the 100Mbit Ethernet interface port of computers on the network running the ViewNet MX application.
Steps to Complete ViewNet Setup
Complete the following steps, explained in detail in this chapter, to operate ViewNet MX.
1)
Set the IP address, IP Net Mask, and IP Gateway settings for MX-2424 machines.
2)
Install the ViewNet MX application in the computer(s) that will be on the network.
3)
Set up TCP/IP settings on all computers running the ViewNet MX application.
4)
Connect the MX-2424(s) and Computer(s) using cat 5 UTP Ethernet cable and Fast Ethernet hubs, as appropriate. See Chapter 2, Setting Up The Network, for more information on Ethernet cables and connections, including hubs, switches, and routers.
Network Configuration for the MX-2424
Before the ViewNet MX application can work with a TASCAM MX-2424, the proper network settings must be configured on the MX-2424.
must be rebooted before these settings will take effect.
2424 related to ViewNet network configuration.
IP Address
The IP (Internet Protocol) address for each machine must be entered manually at the front panel of the MX-2424 before that machine can be seen by the network and appear as a machine to the ViewNet MX software application. To set the IP address, press Setup on the front panel of the MX-2424, and use the wheel or arrows to move to Setup menu 950.
Once the network settings have been configured, the MX-2424
There are three Setup Menu items on the MX-
01234567890123456789 LCD characters indicate:
950 IP Address Top: (menu name)
*000.000.000.000 Bottom:(shows IP Address)
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Setting the IP Address
Enter the value for the IP Address by pressing Trim then using the Shuttle Ring to move the cursor and the Up/Down Arrows or Scrub Wheel to change the value of a single digit. When the desired value is entered press Yes to save it and reboot the MX-2424 for the change to take effect.
Important Rules for IP Addresses
It is important to make sure the first nine numbers of the IP address should be the same for all host machines on that network, and
each device on the network
If the MX-2424 is to be used in a facility where IP addresses are managed by a network administrator, that person should assign and log the IP addresses for each MX-2424 and ViewNet MX computer according to the address scheme for the facility. IP addresses for MX-2424’s can always be changed by using Setup menu 950.
Using the Default IP Address
The Default network address can be safely used as a valid IP address for host machines on self-contained ViewNet MX networks. A self contained network is one that is not being used for access to the Internet and which will be dedicated to running ViewNet MX within a facility.
will be connected to the Internet, you should be using your facility’s assigned IP addresses, not the default IP addresses.
the final three numbers should set to a number which is unique for
.
If your ViewNet MX network
Next Available IP
If the Default network address is used, the ViewNet MX application can see which unique host IDs have been used by MX-2424 units on the network and suggest the next valid host IP address for new units which will be added to the network. This function is listed under the ViewNet MX Help menu.
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Reserved IP Numbers
When looking at the network for the next available IP address, the system will only see the IP addresses in use by MX-2424’s which are turned on and connected to the network, and will not detect the IP addresses of other host computers running the ViewNet MX application.
The automatic next available IP function views IP host address numbers 1 through 15 as automatically reserved for computers on the network running the ViewNet MX application. It is therefore recommended that computers on the ViewNet MX network using the default IP address set the last three numbers of the IP address to a value between 1 and 15 in order for this scheme to work. This scheme will only report as available, IP address numbers whose last three numbers have a value of 16 and above and are not currently being used by an MX-2424.
To summarize, when using the default IP address system for a ViewNet MX network, allocate IP address numbers according to this plan:
Host Computers 192.168.001.001 through 192.168.001.015
(ViewNet MX application)
MX-2424’s 192.168.001.016 through 192.168.001.254
Errors Setting Next Available IP Address
If the IP address of the computer requesting the next available IP is set to a host address number higher than 15, the system will not be able to suggest the next available IP number and will give the following message.
IP Net Mask
Use this field to enter the IP Net mask. Set this value to 255.255.255.000 unless your network administrator advises that you should use a different setting.
01234567890123456789 LCD characters indicate:
951 Ip Net Mask Top: (menu name)
*255.255.255.000 Bottom:(IP Net Mask address)
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IP Gateway
Use this field to enter the IP Gateway if the ViewNet MX network is part of a larger network which uses a Gateway. If there is no Gateway in use, there is no need to enter any data in this menu.
01234567890123456789 LCD characters indicate:
952 Ip Gateway Top: (menu name)
*000.000.000.000 Bottom:(IP Gateway address)
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Installing the ViewNet MX Application
The ViewNet MX application is a software program designed to run on a personal computer. Each instance of the ViewNet MX application installed on a network computer operates independently and can view any MX-2424 or show an overview of the entire network.
Installing ViewNet MX on a Macintosh
To install ViewNet MX on a Macintosh.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included with the MX-2424 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the CD-ROM and open the folder named “ViewNetMX1_1 Install”
3. Copy the folder named “ViewNet” from the CD-ROM to your computer’s hard drive by dragging its icon to your computer’s Hard Drive icon.
4. Double-click the MRJ Installer icon on the CD-ROM. This will place an MRJ Install icon on your desktop.
5. Open the MRJ Install icon from your desktop, inside will be an “Installer” icon. Double-click that icon to install the Java Runtime Environment. Accept all default choices by pressing AGREE in the License screen and pressing INSTALL in the MRJ Installer screen.
6. Once the MRJ installation is complete, drag MRJ Install icon on the desktop into the trash and remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
7. Access Menu 950 on the MX-2424 by pressing SETUP, the numerical key “0” then the Down Arrow Key six times. There will be an IP Address displayed similar to this: 192.168.100.001. NOTE: Your number may be different but will follow the XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX rule.
8. Open the TCI/IP control panel which is accessible under the Apple menu in the Control Panels folder.
9. Set the Connect via option to “Ethernet” and the Configure option to “Using Mac IP Manually”.
10. Enter the first three groups of numbers from Menu 950 on the MX-2424 into the IP Address field exactly as they are displayed on the MX-2424. Enter a different value for the last group of numbers. Example: If Menu 950 displays 192.168.100.001 then the IP Address field on the computer should display 192.168.100.XXX where XXX is anything except 001.
11. Close the TCP/IP control panel, saving changes and restart the computer.
12. Double-click the ViewNet icon in the folder on your hard drive that you copied from the CD-ROM in step #3 above to run ViewNet. You will see the ViewNet Network screen with connected machines listed on the right. Click the Connection box next to the desired machine to activate it.
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Installing ViewNet MX on a Windows Computer
To install ViewNet Audio on a Windows PC.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included with the MX-2424 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the CD-ROM and double-click on the file named “ViewNet1_15MX-Win”.
3. In the space provided type C:/Windows/Desktop
4. Press Unzip
5. The file will extract to your Windows Desktop and you will see an information box that 78 files have been unzipped successfully.
6. Press OK and Close the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box.
7. You may remove the MX-2424 CD-ROM
8. On your desktop will be a folder named ViewNet1_15 MX Install. Open that folder and double-click on the ViewNet Install icon for Windows 98 or the ViewNet Install NT icon for Windows NT.
9. You will see a black ViewNet Install screen and indication that a total of 76 files have been copied. You will be prompted to proceed with the installation of the Java Runtime Environment 1.1.8. Press YES
10. Accept all default choices by pressing NEXT in the Welcome screen, YES in the Software License screen, NEXT in the Select Components screen and NEXT in the Start Copying Files screen.
11. When Java has finished installation press FINISH in the Setup Complete screen. This will take you back to the ViewNet Install screen, press the Space bar and close the window.
12. You may delete the ViewNet1_15 MX Install folder on your desktop.
13. Access Menu 950 on the MX-2424 by pressing SETUP, the numerical key “0” then the Down Arrow Key six times. There will be an IP Address displayed similar to this: 192.168.100.001. NOTE: Your number may be different but will follow the XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX rule.
14. On your computer’s desktop right click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.
15. Highlight the TCP/IP icon that corresponds to the Ethernet card installed in your computer and press Properties.
16. Select “Specify an IP address and enter the first three groups of numbers from Menu 950 on the MX­2424 into the IP Address field exactly as they are displayed on the MX-2424. Enter a different value for the last group of numbers. Example: If Menu 950 displays 192.168.100.001 then the IP Address field on the computer should display 192.168.100.XXX where XXX is anything except 001.
17. On the computer enter 255.255.255.000 as the value for Subnet Mask.
18. Press OK twice and restart the computer.
19. When the computer has restarted run ViewNet MX by double-clicking its icon on the Desktop. You will see the ViewNet Network screen with connected machines listed on the right. Click the Connection box next to the desired machine to activate it.
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Configuring Computer Network Settings
To use the ViewNet MX application with an MX-2424, the computer running the ViewNet MX application must be configured with the proper IP (Internet Protocol) address and other network settings.
Installing A Network Interface Card in the Computer
A Windows PC running ViewNet MX must have a properly functioning Network Interface Card (NIC) installed before the ViewNet MX software will work. A NIC configured for operation with Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps (100BaseT) networks is required for proper function of ViewNet MX.
Setting Windows TCP/IP Properties
Right-click on the desktop icon “Network Neighborhood,” and select “Properties” from the pop-up menu.
After clicking on properties, the Properties window will open. Click on the “Configuration” tab to bring the configuration page to the front.
Highlight the correct TCP/IP for your NIC and click on Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties window.
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TCP/IP Properties Window
The TCP/IP Properties Window has several tabs used for setting up various aspects of the TCP/IP network configuration for the computer.
Click on the IP Address tab, click the button for “Specify an IP address” and enter an appropriate IP address in the field provided. Please note that no two computers may share an IP address. See the discussion on IP addresses earlier in this chapter for more information.
Use the Subnet Mask field to enter the IP Net mask. Set this value to 255.255.255.000 unless your network administrator advises that you should use a different setting.
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Setting IP Gateway Address
If you plan to connect two or more networks then you must enter a gateway IP address. To enter a gateway IP address, click on the “Gateway” tab and enter the appropriate address in the provided field. After the new number has been entered, click on “Add”. The new gateway address will then appear in the installed gateways box. If you are unsure about this please contact your network administrator.
Fig. 8
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Windows NT 4.0 Network Configuration
It is a good idea to have the Windows NT CD-ROM available when changing Windows network settings, because Windows may require that certain files be copied from the CD to the hard drive. The following assumes a dedicated Ethernet network of MX-2424’s and computers running ViewNet MX software. When running MX-2424’s or ViewNet MX on an existing local area network, please consult the network administrator for assistance in setting up the computer network.
Right click on the desktop icon “Network Neighborhood,” and select “Properties” from the pop-up menu.
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Windows NT Network Window
This will open the Windows NT Network window. Click on the “Protocols” tab.
Make sure the TCP/IP Protocol installed. If it is not, click on “Add” to open the window called Select Network Protocol and then select TCP/IP from the available choices. Complete the installation of the TCP/IP protocol, then return to the Network window.
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Windows NT Network Adapter Selection
In the Windows NT Network window, click on the “Adapters” tab. You must have a working network adapter in your hardware profile (in this example the Intel 82557-based 10/100 Ethernet PCI Adapter is installed). If you do not, please consult your Windows NT documentation or see your network administrator for help installing your Network Interface hardware.
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Windows NT TCP/IP Properties
Select the Protocols tab in Network window, then select TCP/IP and click on Properties. This will open the TCP/IP Properties window.
Click on the IP Address tab, click on “Specify an IP address” and enter an appropriate IP address in the field provided. Please note that no two computers may share an IP address, and that unpredictable behavior is likely to occur if they do. See the discussion on IP addresses earlier in this chapter for more information.
Use the Subnet Mask field to enter the IP Net mask. Set this value to 255.255.255.000 unless your network administrator advises that you should use a different setting.
If you plan to connect two or more networks then you must enter an IP Gateway address. To designate a gateway address, simply move the cursor to the Default Gateway field and enter the appropriate numbers.
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Apple Macintosh Network Configuration
The following assumes a dedicated Ethernet network of MX-2424’s and computers running ViewNet MX software. When running MX-2424’s or ViewNet MX on an existing local area network, please consult the network administrator for assistance in setting up the computer network.
To configure networking support on the Macintosh, follow these steps.
Click on the apple menu in the upper left corner of the menu bar. From the pull down menu select “Control Panels” and then select “TCP/IP” within the Control Panels menu.
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The Macintosh TCP/IP Window
From the TCP/IP window, select “Ethernet” in the box labeled “Connect Via.”
In the “Configure” box choose “Manually.”
Enter an appropriate IP address in the field provided. Please note that no two computers may share an IP address, and that unpredictable behavior is likely to occur if they do. See the discussion on IP addresses earlier in this chapter for more information.
Use the Subnet Mask field to enter the IP Net mask. Set this value to 255.255.255.000 unless your network administrator advises that you should use a different setting.
If you plan to connect two networks or more then you must enter a Router IP address (Gateway address). To specify a router IP address, move the cursor to Router Address box and enter the appropriate number.
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Chapter 2 Setting Up The Network
This chapter gives a brief overview of the Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) networking protocol used by ViewNet MX and discusses some details concerning implementation of a 100 Mbps (Megabit per second) Ethernet network. As an aid to further research, links to additional information which can be found on the World Wide Web are also provided.
Important Network Set Up Considerations
Once the ViewNet MX software has been installed and the IP addresses have been set, the components must be physically connected before the network can be used. If the MX-2424 is being connected directly to the computer, a special type of Ethernet cable, called a crossover cable, must be used. To connect an MX-2424 or computer to an Ethernet hub, switch, or router, use a normal Ethernet cable. For more detailed information, see the section in this chapter called Ethernet Cables and Connectors. If the ViewNet MX network is going to be used in conjunction with an existing company Ethernet network, it is also vitally important that all ViewNet MX computers and MX-2424’s be located behind a network router to segregate the ViewNet MX components from the rest of the network. Please review the section in this chapter called Using ViewNet MX With Existing LANs, and the sections on network switches, routers, and hubs for more information.
Terminating the Network Connection
To properly terminate the network connection, exit the ViewNet Audio application, or turn the MX-2424 off before unplugging the cable.
A physical disconnection, i.e., unplugging the cable from the back of either the MX-2424 or the computer (or an associated network hub or router), is not an acceptable means of breaking the connection, and is strongly discouraged. Doing so may require a restart of the MX-2424, the computer running ViewNet MX, or both, in order to restore normal operation.
Ethernet Cables and Connectors
The 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet used by ViewNet MX has a different set of cabling rules from 10 Mbps Ethernet. Fast Ethernet requires Category 5 cabling. Some existing installed networks, however, may have Category 3 cabling or poorly installed Category 5 cabling. Such cabling is adequate for 10 Mbps Ethernet, however, it can result in dropped or corrupted packets, network noise, and even failure when called upon to transmit Fast Ethernet.
cabling meets Category 5 standards
100Base-TX Specifications
Maximum Stations per Segment: 1024
Cable: 2-Pair Category 5 UTP cable
Maximum Length of Segments: 100 meters
To achieve the best performance, make sure all network
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Ethernet Patch Cable
In a standard Fast Ethernet configuration with more than twodevices, a hub is used to provide a central means of connecting the units to each other. The cables used to connect each of the devices to the hub are standard Ethernet patch cables. These are typically available at computer stores in a variety of lengths. Keep in mind that only cat 5 UTP type cable should be used with ViewNet MX. These cables are wired directly through pin to pin.For direct connection between two Ethernet devices where no hub is used, see the next section on crossover cables.
Ethernet Crossover Cable Wiring
When connecting two Ethernet devices together directly (without a Hub), a crossover cable must be used. This type of cable is available from TASCAM or most computer stores.
Ethernet Hubs
When more than one MX-2424 is used in a network configuration with ViewNet MX, an Ethernet hub is required to connect the individual MX-2424’s and computers running the ViewNet MX software into a networked system.
There are many commercially available hubs, which can be used with ViewNet MX. Any computer network hub that is a 100BaseT hub (Fast Ethernet) should work.
Using ViewNet with existing LANs
It is not recommended that the ViewNet MX network be run on the same physical network as a regular business LAN (Local Area Network) which also carries other network traffic such as company email and Internet access. Running the ViewNet MX network under these circumstances may adversely affect the speed of the network and the responsiveness of the ViewNet MX application. If the ViewNet MX network must coexist with a company LAN, it is advisable that it be segregated from the rest of the network traffic by means of a network switch or router which isolates traffic of the two sections of the network to minimize interference. Check with the Information Systems manager or Network manager for your company network to properly configure such systems.
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Chapter 3 The Network Screen
When the ViewNet MX application is first started, it will open to the Network screen. This screen shows a list of all MX-2424’s currently operating and connected to the network. If no machines are connected, then nothing will appear in the list, most menu items will be grayed and unavailable, and the Project View screen can not be accessed. Click the button labeled Network (upper right corner) at any time to return to the Network View screen.
Sections of the Network Screen
The Network Screen consists of the following sections:
These are described in detail below.
Machine Status Information Columns
When a network broadcast is received from one or more MX-2424’s, columns in the Network screen will show a list of setup parameters for each machine. To change any of the Setup parameters, select a machine by clicking in the row of settings, then choose the “Settings…” item in the Machine menu to open the Machine settings window.
If it is desired to broadcast new settings to multiple machines change the “Applied to:” button from “Original machine” to “Machine Set ” then click on Apply Changes to apply only changes that have been made since the Machine Settings window was opened or Apply All to apply all current settings to the selected machine(s).
Name
This is the Machine Name, as entered in Setup Menu 940 of the MX-2424. The name can also be entered by using the Machine Information window which is available in the Machine menu of ViewNet.
Ident
This is the machine ID number which is assigned in Setup Menu 111 of the MX-2424. This number will have a value between 01 and 32, and must be unique for each MX-2424 connected together via the TL­Bus. This number can be changed by using the Ident Request item under the 100 tab in the Machine Settings window.
Serial Number
This displays the unique serial number of an MM series machine. This number is not displayed for the MX-2424.
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Type
This field shows that the connected machine is an MX-2424.
Project
This is the name of the currently loaded Project, as indicated in Setup Menu 800 of the MX-2424. Note that if no Project is loaded, this will show the default name “MX Project.tl”. This name can also be changed by using the Project Name item under the 800 tab in the ViewNet MX Machine Settings window Create a new project by using the “New Project…” item in the File menu. This menu item is only available when in the Project View Screen.
Sync Group
This field is only used by MM series machines..
Bus status
This field shows the current status of the machine on the TL-Bus (Off, Master, or Slave). This status can be changed by using the TL-Bus Request item under the 100 tab in the ViewNet Machine Settings window or Menu 110 on the MX-2424. If there is only one machine, activating the bus as either slave or master will show “master” in this field (because there is nothing to slave to).
Sample Rate
This field shows the digital sample rate of the MX-2424 as assigned in Setup Menu 005 of the MX-2424. This value can be changed by using the Sample Rate item under the 000 tab in the ViewNet Machine Settings window.
Frame Rate
This field shows the Timecode Type of the MX-2424 as assigned in Setup Menu 004 of the MX-2424. This value can be changed by using the Timecode Type item under the 000 tab in the ViewNet Machine Settings window.
Machine Sets
This field is only used by MM series machines.
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