Roland V-Mixer M-200i User manual

Telnet Reference
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................4
Telnet Server Functions........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Telnet Server Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 4
Setup................................................................................................................5
Network settings........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Setting the M-200i's Network.................................................................................................................................. 5
Setting the Computer Network .............................................................................................................................. 5
Overview of commands..................................................................................6
Communication Protocol.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Special Purpose Commands .................................................................................................................................... 6

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Introduction
This manual describes the procedures for using Telnet to control the M-200i via a LAN (TCP/IP protocol).
For information regarding the M-200i itself, please refer to the M-200i Owner's Manual.
This manual is intended for users who are generally familiar with network issues. Refer to other available literature and documentation for
more detailed information on computer terminology and the use and handling of computers.
The content herein is subject to alteration without prior notice.
The M-200i supports Telnet server functions.
Logging in from a computer that features Telnet client functionality permits remote operation of M-200i units.
Telnet Server Functions
Telnet Server Specifications
Connector M-200i LAN connector
TCP port 8023
Control Mode Character mode (character-at-a-time
mode)
Echo Control Remote echo
Termination Key Processing reception CR, LF, or CR-LF
Processing transmission CR-LF

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Setup
The computer and the M-200i must be connected on same network.
The network traffic where the M-200i is connected is too busy, the unit cannot operate properly.
Take counter measures as follows when necessary.
•Separate the network for the M-200i control from the others.
•Decrease the traffic amount of broadcast packet.
•Decrease the traffic amount addressed to the M-200i unit like PING.
You can set the IP address for the M-200i unit using one of following methods.
•Use fixed IP address
•Use DHCP
You can check the current IP address of the M-200i unit on the NETWORK screen or the LAN INFORMATION screen.
Using the Fixed IP Address
Set the M-200i’s LAN as follows. Refer to the owner’s manual for steps of the setting.
Using DHCP
Set the M-200i’s LAN as follows. Refer to the owner’s manual for steps of the setting.
Under surveillance of your network administrator, set IP address, subnet mask and gateway.
If the network cannot be connected properly, check followings.
•Check that the IP address is not overlapped by another device.
•Check that the subnet mask and gateway setting are properly set.
•Check that firewall or other securities are properly set on the computer.
Network settings
Setting the M-200i's Network
CONFIGURE MANUALLY
IP ADDRESS As necessary (follow the network to connect)
SUBNET MASK As necessary (follow the network to connect)
CONFIGURE USING DHCP
Setting the Computer Network

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Overview of commands
The commands for Telnet remote controls are common with RS-232C commands except for the control codes (stx, ack).
Refer to “V-Mixer RS-232C Reference” for details of the commands.
The control codes of the RS-232C commands should be converted as follows.
Depending on the command, there are two types of communication protocols between the control computer and the M-200i
●When specifying an operation or setting for the M-200i
This type corresponds to the “Control commands”. These commands use the procedure shown in the following diagram.
fig.PrtConcept1.eps
a. Transmit the command from the computer to the M-200i.
b. The M-200i will output “OK” if the command was received correctly, or an ERR command in case of invalid reception.
●To learn the settings of the M-200i
This type corresponds to the “Request commands”. Commands used to check the status of a setting in the M-200i use the following
procedure.
fig.PrtConcept2.eps
a. Transmit the command from the computer to the M-200i.
b. If the M-200i receives the command correctly, it will send back a command containing the information that was requested. If the
command was not received correctly, an ERR command will be sent back.
c. If the output of the M-200i was received correctly, an “OK” will be sent back. (* This “OK” can be omitted.)
Followings are the special purpose commands to be transmitted from the computer to the M-200i.
•You can use capital letters or small letters.
Codes Hexadecimal Expression Processing
stx 0x02 Delete
ack 0x06 Convert to the text “OK”
Communication Protocol
Special Purpose Commands
Commands Processing
Text “OK” Send “ack” to the server
Text “QUIT” Terminate connection
COMPUTER M-200i
a. command
b. "OK" or ERR command
COMPUTER M-200i
a. command
b. command or ERR command
c. "OK" or ERR command