MAYAH FLASHMAN II User manual

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Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II

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FLASHMAN II User Manual; Order-No. F-UM001
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List of Contents
Part I Introduction 6
...................................................................................................................................61What is FLASHMAN II
...................................................................................................................................72Scope of Delivery
...................................................................................................................................73Useful Accessories
Part II First Start 10
...................................................................................................................................101Before Start
...................................................................................................................................102Battery Charger
...................................................................................................................................113Connectors
...................................................................................................................................124Buttons
...................................................................................................................................145Graphic User Interface
...................................................................................................................................156Switching On And Off
...................................................................................................................................167Useful Hints
......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Default IP settings
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How to access the device via FTP
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
How to start Web Remote
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
How to update the firmware
......................................................................................................................................................... 19
How to activate Keycodes
......................................................................................................................................................... 19
How to reset the device
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Boot Script
Part III Front panel user Interface 22
...................................................................................................................................221Main Screen
...................................................................................................................................252Control keys
......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Menu key
......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Stop key
...................................................................................................................................263Cursor keys / OK button
...................................................................................................................................274Function keys
......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Recorder button
......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Playback button
......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Connect button
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Back light / Audio button
...................................................................................................................................355Menu structure
......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Recorder
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Tracks
.................................................................................................................................................. 36
Upload
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Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Quality
........................................................................................................................................... 41
Storage
.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Card
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Monitor .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Mixer

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Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 47
Audio In
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Mix Mode
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Codec .................................................................................................................................................. 50
Status ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Interface
........................................................................................................................................... 53
Coding
.................................................................................................................................................. 54
Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Interface...................................................................................................................................... 54
Ethernet
...................................................................................................................................... 55
SIP ...................................................................................................................................... 57
3G ...................................................................................................................................... 58
WLAN
........................................................................................................................................... 60
Quality ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Apply codec profile
...................................................................................................................................... 63
New codec profile
...................................................................................................................................... 66
Edit codec profile
...................................................................................................................................... 66
Delete codec profile
......................................................................................................................................................... 66
System .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Configs
.................................................................................................................................................. 68
LCD .................................................................................................................................................. 69
Display
.................................................................................................................................................. 69
Miscellaneous
........................................................................................................................................... 69
Device ID
........................................................................................................................................... 70
Date & Time
........................................................................................................................................... 71
System health
........................................................................................................................................... 71
Versions
........................................................................................................................................... 71
Connections
........................................................................................................................................... 72
User Interface
........................................................................................................................................... 72
Factory Default
........................................................................................................................................... 72
Timeouts
........................................................................................................................................... 73
AJC ........................................................................................................................................... 73
BGAN........................................................................................................................................... 74
Export Configuration
........................................................................................................................................... 74
Import Configuration
........................................................................................................................................... 74
Ancillary Data
........................................................................................................................................... 75
Storage
.................................................................................................................................................. 77
Switch Off
Part IV How to use for 80
...................................................................................................................................801Recording during Transmission
...................................................................................................................................812Playback during Transmission
Part V Technical specifications 84
...................................................................................................................................841General Technical Specifications
Index 87

Part I
Introduction

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1Introduction
1.1 What is FLASHMAN II
FLASHMAN II comprises the following general features:
·Recording
·Playback of files
·Transmission
·Recording during Transmission
·Playback during Transmission
·Mixer
·Mobile
For all the features FLASHMAN II was intent to have an 'easy to use' and
'intuitive' User Interface. However, nobody is perfect and therefore serious
suggestions to improve this user interface are highly appreciated. For this and
any other questions referring FLASHMAN II please contact [email protected].
a) Recorder
FLASHMAN II can record audio on the following media:
·Standard SD-card (see also chapter Introduction/Useful Accessories)
·Standard USB stick (see also chapter Introduction/Useful Accessories)
The audio input can be recorded from the audio inputs 1 and 2. Since
FLASHMAN II is a professional portable audio recorder the audio input supports
the features:
·Switching between line and microphone input
·Switchable high pass filter
·Switchable limiter
·Switchable attenuation of -20 dB
·Switchable phantom power of 48 Volts for condenser microphones
The recorded audio can be saved in following formats
·MPEG Layer 2; file format Digas Musifile; file name extension .msf
·MPEG Layer 3; file format BWF; file name extension .mp3
·Linear audio (PCM); file format: BWF; file name Extension .wav
·AAC; file format RAW; file name extension: .aac
·AAC (HE); file format RAW; file name extension: .aac
·other formats as RAW
b) Player
FLASHMAN II can playback and transmit the recorded files. The audio can be
monitored via the headphones and the line output (see also chapter First Start/
Connectors).
c) Transmission
Besides the functionality of recording and playback of files FLASHMAN II also
inherits some of the genes of one of the most powerful professional audio codec
CENTAURI II. Therefore live audio or recorded audio can be transmitted and
received via the following interfaces:

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·Ethernet (IP-transmission)
·3G/UMTS (optional; IP-transmission; see chapter Introduction/Useful
Accessories)
·WLAN (optional; IP-transmission; see chapter Introduction/Useful Accessories
)
d) Recording during Transmission
FLASHMAN II can also record the transmitted audio in linear format. This
enables you to protocol all your transmissions.
e) Playing during Transmission
FLASHMAN II enables to listen to an audio file while another audio is transmitted.
Listen to your lately recorded interview while transmitting a parliament debate.
f) Mixer
The powerful mixer of FLASHMAN II enables you to mix all input and output
audio. More info about this
can be found in chapter Front panel user interface/menu/monitor/mixer.
g) Mobile
Features as
·compact size
·light weight
·powerful rechargeable battery
·support of mobile interfaces such as 3G/UMTS and WLAN
·robust housing
·professional audio input connectors (no adapter necessary)
·ergonomic design
·easy to press buttons
excel the FLASHMAN II as a true mobile device.
1.2 Scope of Delivery
·FLASHMAN II (order no. FMII)
·This manual (link: www.mayah.com/content/download/pdfs/manuals/
FLASHMAN II-man_eng.pdf)
·FLASHMAN II AC/DC international power supply (100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz)
(order no. F-PSU)
·FLASHMAN II rechargeable battery (order no. F-ACC)
·FLASHMAN II battery charger (order no. F-CH)
1.3 Useful Accessories
Original MAYAH FLASHMAN II Accessories
·FLASHMAN II carrying bag (Order no. F-BAG)
·FLASHMAN II 3G/UMTS card (Order no. F-3G)
·FLASHMAN II WLAN card (Order no. F-WLAN)
·FLASHMAN II Car charger cable (Order no. F-CAR)

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Other FLASHMAN II Accessories
·SD/SDHC card (for recording)
·PCMCIA adapter for CF memory card (CF = Compact Flash)
·USB stick (for recording)
Notes:
·If you want to use FLASHMAN II for mobile transmission you need an 3G/
UMTS or a WLAN card.
·If you want to use FLASHMAN II for recording you need either a SD/SDHC
card, a PC memory card or an USB storage device

Part II
First Start

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2 First Start
2.1 Before Start
·Check if scope of delivery (see chapter Scope of Delivery) is complete with
help of the included packing list
·Recharge the original FLASHMAN II battery with the original FLASHMAN II
recharger (see also chapter Battery Recharger). Please just use the original
FLASHMAN II equipment. MAYAH is not liable for damages caused by none-
MAYAH equipment.
·For later recording/playback insert either an SD/SDHC card or USB stick or
PCMCIA memory card
·For later mobile transmission insert either the original FLASHMAN II 3G/
UMTS card or the original FLASHMAN II WLAN card
2.2 Battery Charger
The original FLASHMAN II battery charger can be used in a range of
·100-240V
and
·50-60 Hz.
With appropriate adapters this charger nearly can be used world wide.
To enhance lifetime of FLASHMAN II battery it is strongly recommended first to
insert the FLASHMAN II battery and afterwards to connect the charger to the AC
electricity network.
The charger has got three LED's.
Meaning of LED's:
·Power (Green LED):
Lights up when charger is connected to electricity network
·Charging (Yellow LED):
Lights up during battery charging. When FLASHMAN II battery is fully charged

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this LED is switched off.
·Error (Red LED):
Lights up when charger senses an error or when no battery is placed in the
charger. Possible errors are described below.
Charger errors:
·Output voltage is out of operational range (9-12V)
·Internal temperature of charger is out of range
·Battery is faulty
2.3 Connectors
FLASHMAN II has got connectors on the top and bottom side.
Connectors on the top side
Slots
a) Slot for PCMCIA cards
In this slot the following cards can be inserted:
·FLASHMAN II 3G/UMTS card for IP-transmission via 3G/UMTS
·FLASHMAN II WLAN card for IP-transmission via WLAN
·PC-Memory-card (for recording)
b) Slot for SD/SDHC card
In this slot any standard SD/SDHC card can be inserted as storage device for
recording.
c) Slot for FLASHMAN II battery
Here the original FLASHMAN II battery can be inserted. This battery enables a
mobile use of FLASHMAN II for a period of about 5 hours, depending on type of
use.
d) Ethernet connector
The RJ45 Ethernet connector can be used for IP-transmission via LAN and WAN.
e) USB connectors
FLASHMAN II has got two USB ports.
USB A-type port

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Here a USB storage device (e.g. USB stick) can be connected. Such a USB
storage device can be used as storage device for recording (instead of SD/SDHC
card or PC-Memory card).
USB mini port
This USB mini port is planned to use FLASHMAN II as a client (e.g as
professional sound card for PC).
Audio connectors on the bottom side
a) Audio inputs
Two balanced XLR inputs (female) which can be switched between line use and
microphone use. 48 Volts phantom power can be activated for condenser
microphones.
b) Audio outputs
Outputs 1 and 2 are unbalanced (!) stereo (!) outputs using a 1/4'' headphone
stereo plug each. At output 2 the volume can be set via the headphone level (see
also Front panel user interface/Functions keys/Audio button).
c) Power Supply connector (DC in)
Special Hirose HR10 port for FLASHMAN II AC/DC power supply. Just use an
original MAYAH FLASHMAN II AC/DC power supply. MAYAH is not liable for
damages caused by none-MAYAH equipment.
2.4 Buttons
Generally FLASHMAN II has got the following buttons:
·Cursor buttons/OK button
·Function buttons
·Front panel rotary knobs
·Control buttons
a) Cursor buttons / OK button

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The cursor buttons enables all navigations through the menus.
With the OK button the user steps in entry fields (e.g to type in an IP-address)
and confirms the complete entry.
In edit fields the |button and the }button have got special meanings:
·Hold the |button pressed for 2 seconds changes to delete mode. First
character is deleted after 0.5 seconds but the delete speed is increased for
10% for each further character.
·Hold the }button pressed for 2 seconds changes to delete mode. First
character is deleted after 0.5 seconds but the delete speed is increased for
10% for each further character.
b) Function buttons
The 4 function buttons have got the following meanings:
·Recorder button
Pressing this button starts the recoding functionality of FLASHMAN II (see
also Front panel user interface/Functions keys/Recoder button)
·Playback button
Pressing this button starts the playback functionality of FLASHMAN II (see
also Front panel user interface/Functions keys/Playback button)
·Connect button
Pressing this button opens a dialog to establish or end connections (see also
Front panel user interface/Function keys/Connect button)

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·Back light/audio button
Pressing this button opens a dialog to set head phone volume. Holding this
button for two seconds switches the LCD display back light on and off (see
also Front panel user interface/Function keys/Back light-audio button)
c) Control buttons
MENU
The 2 control buttons have got the following meanings:
·Stop/Escape
Pressing this button stops recoding or playback of a file. Furthermore it can be
used to escape the current control field. For more info please consult item
Front panel user interface/Control keys/Stop key.
·Menu button
Pressing this button for 2 seconds switches on the FLASHMAN II. At running
FLASHMAN II it activates the menu mode. For more info please consult item
Front panel user interface/Control keys/Menu key.
2.5 Graphic User Interface
a) Menu mode
Menu mode can be opened by pressing the menu button. In menu mode the next
menu item can be reached by pressing the menu button once again. When last
menu item is reached pressing menu button closes menu mode.
b) ESC (=)
'ESC' means to step back to the next upper level or to close current dialog.
c) Scrollbars
The scroll bar on right side indicates the position in the referring list. An empty
scroll bar means that the whole list is shown on the screen. Scrolling is done by
pressing and holding cursor buttons ~and €.
d) Delete/Shift left in edit fields
In a string edit fields holding the |button pressed deletes the character left of the
cursor whereas holding the }button pressed shift right character (i.e insert
spaces).
e) Typing in strings
In a string edit field can be navigated with cursor buttons |and }. A character
can be selected with cursor buttons ~and €. The succeeding character is
shown below and the preceding character is shown above the currently selected
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e) Navigation within screens
Elements inside of the screen can be reached by pressing the cursor buttons.
Direction of the cursor buttons corresponds to the navigation direction on screen.
2.6 Switching On And Off
To switch on FLASHMAN II press and hold the Menu key till back light is on.
To prevent accidental switch off this must be done via front panel menu item
System/Switch Off.

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2.7 Useful Hints
2.7.1 Default IP settings
a) By default the FLASHMAN II has got the following IP settings:
·DHCP: off
·Address: 10.0.0.10
·Netmask: 255.255.255.0
·Gateway: 255.255.255.255
·DNS Server: 255.255.255.255
Note:
If IP-address 255.255.255.255 is entered, it means that the service or address is
not in use.
Note 2:
If you want to control your FLASHMAN II in your LAN it must be located in the
same subnet as your PC i.e. when the digits of your binary net mask are '1' the
referring digits of the IP address of your FLASHMAN II and your PC must be the
same.
Example:
Net mask: 255.255.255.0 = 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000
PC IP address: 192.168.1.56
FLASHMAN II with IP address: 192.168.1.57 is located in the same subnet, but
192.168.100.57 is not.
b) Default IP ports
Necessary IP ports for successful Audio-over-IP connections:
·5004 (Audio transmission, RTP)
·5005 (Network information, RTCP)
·5060 (SIP)
Some other IP ports used by MAYAH devices:
·20 and 21 (FTP Data and control)
·23 (Telnet remote control)
·80 (HTTP for web-remote)
·123 (NTP)
·161 (SNMP control)
·162 (SNMP traps)
·5006 (FEC Redundant Data, columns)
·5008 (FEC Redundant Data, rows)
·2060 (Audio level information for remote control software)
·2061 (UDP scan)
Full list of the IP ports can be found in the Communication Reference Manual at
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2.7.2 How to access the device via FTP
Each MAYAH unit provides an integrated FTP and Web server, so you can
access them as soon as the device is reachable via IP and the IP address is
known.
FTP access should be performed only by an experienced user
a) Access FLASHMAN II system files
FTP access data for FLASHMAN II are by default:
·Host: <IP addres of FLASHMAN II>
·Username: Admin
·Password: Power
b) Access storage devices attached to FLASHMAN II
To access SD Card or USB stick inserted into FLASHMAN II just add an
appropriate 'path' to the access data:
·D: (SD Card)
·E: (PC card)
·F: (USB storage)
2.7.3 How to start Web Remote
The Web Remote access data are by default:
·Host: <IP address of FLASHMAN II>
·Username: WebAdmin
·Password: WebPower
Please consult the Web Remote 4 Manual for more details. It can be found on
http://www.mayah.com/help
2.7.4 How to update the firmware
In some cases it can be necessary to update your FLASHMAN II. It can be done
using a USB stick or an SD card or using FTP. The update process should not
be interrupted, otherwise the unit can be damaged.
The firmware update is provided by MAYAH as a single file with the file name
extension '.upd'. This file must be get ready on your computer before update.
The latest official firmware release can always be found on MAYAH's web site:
www.mayah.com/update
The latest Release Candidate can be found on MAYAH's FTP. Please visit
support.mayah.com for more information.

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a) Update via Web Remote (recommended)
·Download an Update file "*.upd" from MAYAH web-site or FTP
·Open the web remote control of the FLASHMAN II and go to the menu
"SPECIAL/Firmware Update"
·Upload an Update file "*.upd" from your computer to the device
·Proceed with a soft reboot (e.g. in the web remote control menu "SPECIAL/
Reboot"
Please consult the Web Remote 4 Manual for more details. It can be found on
http://www.mayah.com/help
b) Update with a USB stick or SD Card
(available with the firmware version 4.0.0.9 and higher)
·Download an Update file "*.upd"
·Rename the file to "device.upd"
·Put the file on a USB stick or SD card in the folder \Update\
·Turn off your FLASHMAN II
·Put the storage media, i.e. a USB Stick or SD Card in the corresponding slot on
the device
·Turn on the FLASHMAN II
Don't disconnect the update media from the device if "Update
Extracting files" appears on an LCD screen or ALARM, CONNECT
and FRAMED LEDs are lit up simultaneously!
If the "device.upd" file is not write-protected it will be deleted from the
storage media upon successful update
If the file is write-protected it may come to an Update "loop", so
please remove the storage media from device as soon as the LCD
screen shows "Update ... %" or LEDs are have started to blink.
c) Update by using FTP
·With a standard FTP client software access FLASHMAN II using the
credentials given in the chapter 'How to access FLASHMAN II via FTP
·Put the '.upd' File to the root directory of the unit ('/user/'), ensure that the file
has been transferred entirely and restart (switch off and on) the FLASHMAN
II.
Note:
FTP Upload takes about 4 minutes to upload the '.upd' file to FLASHMAN II. After
this a reboot / restart is required.
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·Installation. The new firmware is installed automatically. The
progress is shown by the text messages at the LCD screen and/
or blinking of LEDs. After this step is completed successfully
another reboot will occur automatically.
·First start of the new firmware. At this point some further
update processes might occur without notice. These processes
must not be interrupted.
·Update process is finished when the Start Screen is displayed.
2.7.5 How to activate Keycodes
Keycodes are used to activate optional algorithms (see also Codec/Setup/Quality
) and functions of FLASHMAN II. Keycodes are provided by MAYAH
Communications.
Keycodes can be set for each particular device by using Web Remote (menu
item "SPECIAL/Keycodes").
Alternatively keycodes can be entered with the direct command 'sys_keycode
<keycode>' by using Telnet session, boot script (see below) or any other control
type.
2.7.6 How to reset the device
This operation should only be done by expert users. MAYAH is not
responsible for any possible risks or configuration losses in case of
misuse of this function.
Upon factory reset the entire configuration of the device will be set
back to the factory default values. Codec quality profiles, phone book
entries and all presets created by device users will be deleted!
There are several ways to bring the FLASHMAN II back to the factory defaults
a) it is possible to do in the menu SYSTEM/MISC/Factory Default.
b) it is possible to do in the menu SPECIAL/Reset of the Web Remote Control.
c) it is possible to do by establishing a telnet session to the FLASHMAN II or by
using a telnet console in the SPECIAL area of the integrated web-remote and
typing the direct command 'sys_reset factory'.
d) it is possible to include the direct command 'sys_reset factory' in the Boot
Script file and apply the boot script as described in the next chapter of this
manual.

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2.7.7 Boot Script
This feature should only be used by expert users for emergency
situations e.g. helpful emergency USB stick created by service staff
to support non technical colleagues.
A file named 'mayah-command-scripts.txt' can be used as a boot script if it is
located in the root folder of a USB stick. A boot script can contain a set of any
direct commands (one command per line). Such direct commands are described
in the Communication Reference Manual. Please contact MAYAH for more
information on this.
Just insert the USB stick and start device. All the direct commands will be
executed after booting.
Example mayah-command-scripts.txt
ip_address 192.168.1.57
ip_netmask 255.255.255.0
Description: This simple boot script sets the IP address of FLASHMAN II to
'192.168.1.57' and the net mask to '255.255.255.0'.