Sonifex Net-Log Audio Logger Instruction Manual

Net-Log Audio Logger
User Handbook

bNet-Log User Handbook
Revision 2.01 September 2007
©Sonifex Ltd, 2000-7
All Rights Reserved
Sonifex Ltd, 61, Station Road, Irthlingborough,
Northants, NN9 5QE, England.
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]o.uk or technical.suppor[email protected]o.uk
Web : http://www.sonifex.co.uk
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of Sonifex Ltd. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or
damage whatsoever arising form the use of information or any error contained in this
manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and
retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the
express written permission of Sonifex Ltd.
Unless otherwise noted, all names of companies, products and persons contained herein are
part of a completely fictitious adaptation and are designed solely to document the use of
Sonifex products.

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
License Agreement i
1 Definitions i
2 Software License i
3 Limited Warranty & Remedies i
4 Warranty Disclaimer ii
5 Object Code ii
6 Limitation of Liability iii
7 Copyright iii
Net-Log License Form iv
Warranty & Safety Information v
Warranty and Liability v
Returning the Warranty Card vii
Reporting Software Bugs viii
Unpacking the Net-Log viii
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment ix
Fuse Rating ix
Power Cable and Connection ix
WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement x
1 Introduction 1
General Overview 1
The Net-Log 1
Net-Log Control Software 2
Recording 2
Playing 2
Archiving 3
Network 4
Required Hardware 4
2 Net-Log Hardware 5
Physical Description 5
Power 5
Level Indicators 5
Record Control/Indicator 6
Archive Alarm 6
Disk Drive Alarm 6
Reset Switch 6
Audio Inputs/Input Level Control 7
Network Status Indicators 7
Network Connections 7
RS232 Serial Ports 7
Alarm Outputs And Remote Inputs And Outputs 8
3 Set-up & Installation 9
Adjusting Record Input Levels 9
Network Topology 9
Maximum Network Connections 10
Connecting Net-Log To Your Network 11
IP Addresses 11
Subnet Masks 12
Installing Net-Log-Win Software 13
Entering Network Settings 14

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4 Startup & Login 19
Starting Net-Log-Win 19
Maximum Concurrent Users 19
Multiple Net-Logs On A Network 19
Licensing Your Net-Log 20
Obtaining License Codes 20
The Login Procedure 21
The Device List Editor 21
First Time Use of Net-Log 23
Changing User Details 23
General Screen Layout 24
Disconnect/Log-Off Button 24
Net-Log Selector 24
Alarm Indicators 24
Network Activity Indicators 24
Net-Log & PC Time 25
Status Bar 25
Screen Selection Buttons 25
Mentor Status Indicator 25
5 Recording 26
The Record Screen 26
Manual Recording 26
Program Recording 27
Auto Recording 27
Remote Recording 27
Serial Recording 27
Manual Recording 27
Program Recording 27
Saving and Loading Record Programs 29
Auto Recording 30
Remote Recording 31
Serial Recording 31
Record Tally Outputs 31
6 Playing & Downloading 32
Track List Display 32
Play Download 33
Play Program 34
Play Stream 36
Play File 37
7 Archiving 39
The Archiving Process 39
Configuring Archival To A Networked PC 39
Alarm Enabled 40
Buffer Size 40
Warn Time 40
Arrange Archive Audio into Fixed Duration Files 40
Target File Duration 40
File Type 40
Destination IP Address 40
Target Folder Share Name 40
Auto Purge on Record Stop Enabled 40
Format of Archived Files 41
Beginning to Archive 41

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8 Serial Control Interface 42
Televic CE2500 Interface 43
Televic CE2500 Protocol 45
AMX/Crestron Interface 47
AMX/Crestron Protocol 47
9 Options 51
Saving and Loading Options 51
Record Options 51
Disable 52
Override Enabled 52
Format 52
Mode 52
Channels 52
Sample Rate & Bit Rate 52
Start Level 52
Start Duration 52
Stop Level 52
Stop Duration 52
Service Names 53
Record Capacity 53
Archive Options 53
Alarm Enabled 54
Buffer Size (Mbytes) 54
Warn time prior to data loss 54
Arrange Archive Audio into Fixed Duration Files 54
Target File Duration (mins) 54
Target File Type 54
Destination IP Address 54
Target Folder Share Name 54
Auto Purge on Record Stop Enabled 54
Archive Auto Continue Enabled 54
Play Options 55
Use Defaults 55
Default Play Screen 55
Play Download Defaults: 55
Select Audio By Cut and Generate File Name From Cut Details 55
Folder 55
File Type and Bit Rate 55
Play Program Defaults: 56
Auto Create Program Name and Download Separate Cut For Selected Days 56
Folder 56
File Type and Bit Rate 56
Play Stream Defaults: 56
Ignore cut end time selection 56
Play File Defaults: 56
Folder 56
Remotes Options 56
Disabled 57
Momentary 57
Latching 57
Normally Off, Switched On For Alarm Condition 57
Clock Source Options 57
Control Options 58
No Control/Interface Selected 58
Televic CE2500 58
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Net-Log-Win Options 60
Info Font 60
User Font 60
Information 61
10 The Administrator 62
Licenses 62
Accounts Editor 62
“admin” 62
“user1” to “user25” 62
“guest” 62
Function Access – View 63
Function Access – Control 64
User Name & Password 64
The Onboard Clock 64
Updating The Onboard Clock 65
Network Settings 65
Updating Firmware 66
Resetting The Net-Log 67
11 Tools 68
Show Cut List 68
Auto Refresh Cut Display 68
Play Cut Auto Load 68
Hide Unavailable Cuts 68
Suspend Play Programs 68
Log Play Program Operation 68
Deleting Cuts 69
View 69
Net-Log Connections 69
Net-Log Status 69
Drive Alarm 70
Cut Change 70
Program Change 70
Config Change 70
Record Auto Enabled 70
Record Active 70
Archive Enabled 70
Archive Pending 70
Archive Auto Purge 70
Archive Active 70
Archive Warn 70
Archive Alarm 70
Network Stats 71
Audio Header Info 72
Play Program Log 72
About Sonifex Net-Log 73
12 Auto-Archive 74
Introduction 74
Licensing 74
The Net-Log List 75
The Status Bar 75
Performance 75
System Set-up 75
Starting The Archive 75
The Settings Screen 76
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System Name 77
Force Record Stop At Midnight 77
Auto-Delete Archives 77
Use mm-dd-yyyy Format For Archive Folders 77
E-Mail 78
The Status Screen 79
The Control Screen 80
The Archive Screen 81
The Event Log Screen 81
Reports 82
Status Report 82
Error Report 82
Possible Errors 83
Archive Warn Report 83
Archive Alarm Report 83
Startup/ Shutdown 83
The Schedule 83
The Schedule Database 83
Network Scheduling 84
The Schedule Screen 85
13 Net-Log Scheduler 87
Introduction 87
Database Connection Status 87
Primary and Backup Schedules 88
Database Locations 89
Create A New Event 89
Refreshing The Schedules 91
14 Technical Specification - Net-Log 92
MP2 Record Data Rates 93
MP3 Data Rates Supported For Play Download 94
Pin Connections 95
Glossary 97
Index 99

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FIGURES
FIGURES
Figures
Fig 1-1: Net-Log System Block Diagram. 1
Fig 1-2: Single Net-Log Connection example. 2
Fig 1-3: Multiple Net-Log Connection example. 3
Fig 2-1: The Front Panel. 5
Fig 2-2: The Rear Panel. 7
Fig 3-1: Network Topology. 9
Fig 3-2: Maximum Simultaneous Streams. 10
Fig 3-3: IP Addresses. 12
Fig 3-4: Net-Log-Win Installation. 13
Fig 3-5: Net-Log-Win Serial Utility. 14
Fig 3-6: Detail Of Net-Log-Win Serial Utility. 14
Fig 3-7: Diagram Of A Null Modem Cable. 15
Fig 3-8: Diagram Of ‘Straight Through’ And ‘Crossover’ CATS Cables. 16
Fig 3-9: Details Of Net-Util Tool Buttons. 16
Fig 4-1: The Initialisation Screen. 19
Fig 4-2: The Licensing Screen. 20
Fig 4-3: The Login Screen. 21
Fig 4-4: The Net-Log Device List Editor. 22
Fig 4-5: User Details. 23
Fig 4-6: General Screen Layout. 24
Fig 5-1: Manual Record Screen. 26
Fig 5-2: Program Record Screen. 28
Fig 5-3: Program Record Popup Menu Commands. 29
Fig 5-4: Auto Record Mode. 30
Fig 6-1: Play Download Screen. 32
Fig 6-2: Play Program Screen. 34
Fig 6-3: Play Stream Screen. 36
Fig 6-4: Minimum Play Stream Delays. 37
Fig 6-5: Play File Screen. 37
Fig 7-1: Archive Options Screen. 39
Fig 7-2: Archive Screen. 41
Fig 8-1: Control Options Screen. 42
Fig 8-2: Televic CE2500 Interface Options. 43
Fig 8-3: Additional Play Cut List Columns. 48
Fig 9-1: Record Options. 51
Fig 9-2: Archive Options. 53
Fig 9-3: Play Options. 55
Fig 9-4: Record Remotes Options. 56
Fig 9-5: Clock Source Options. 57
Fig 9-6: Control Interface Options. 58
Fig 9-7: Televic CE2500 Control Options. 59

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Fig 9-8: Net-Log-Win Options. 60
Fig 9-9: Information. 61
Fig 10-1: Net-Log Administrator Menu. 62
Fig 10-2: Accounts Editor. 63
Fig 10-3: Function View. 63
Fig 10-4: Function Control. 64
Fig 10-5: Select or Edit User Name & Password. 64
Fig 10-6: Network Settings. 66
Fig 10-7: Upgrading Firmware. 67
Fig 11-1: Net-Log Tools Menu. 68
Fig 11-2: Net-Log Connections Screen. 69
Fig 11-3: Net-Log Status Screen. 71
Fig 11-4: Net-Log Stats Screen. 71
Fig 11-5: Net-Log Audio Header Info Screen. 72
Fig 11-6: Play Program Log Screen. 72
Fig 11-7: Net-Log About Screen. 73
Fig 12-1: The Status Screen. 74
Fig 12-2: The Net-Log List. 75
Fig 12-3: The Net-Log Device List. 76
Fig 12-4: The Settings Screen. 77
Fig 12-5: The Settings Screen. 78
Fig 12-6: The Status Screen. 79
Fig 12-7: The Control Screen. 80
Fig 12-8: The Archive Screen. 81
Fig 12-9: The Event Log Screen. 82
Fig 12-10: Sharing And Security Selection. 83
Fig 12-11: The Schedule Properties Screen. 84
Fig 12-12: Permissions Screen. 85
Fig 12-13: D:Scribe Dongle. 85
Fig 12-14: Primary Archive Screen. 86
Fig 13-1: Net-Log Scheduler’s Listing. 87
Fig 13-2: Block Diagram Showing Two Mirrored Systems For Use As Primary And Backup. 88
Fig 13-3: Selecting Database Locations. 89
Fig 13-4: Entering A New Schedule Recording. 89
Fig 13-5: Updated Listings With A New Recording. 90
Fig 13-6: Schedule List Showing Multiple Recordings. 91

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License Agreement
This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Sonifex Limited.
BY PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS SOFTWARE.
Sonifex Limited (“Sonifex”) and the individual or entity acquiring the Software (“Licensee”),
agree as follows:
1 Definitions
“Software” means the computer program(s) in machine-readable form furnished to Licensee
by Sonifex or Sonifex’s suppliers, in whatever media and by whatever method. Software
includes any related update or upgrade programs that may be added from time-to-time.
“Hardware” means the equipment, furnished to Licensee by Sonifex or Sonifex’s suppliers, to
which the Software relates. Hardware is to be used solely in conjunction with the Software.
2 Software License
a Sonifex hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use
the Software for Licensee’s internal purposes only, on any computer possessed by
Licensee on which the Software is designed to operate, such use to be in accordance
with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
b Licensee shall not distribute, lend, incorporate, modify, or use the Software for any
purpose except as expressly provided herein. Licensee may transfer rights under this
Agreement on a permanent basis, provided all copies of the Software and all written
materials are transferred, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
c If Licensee fails to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, the License is
automatically terminated.
d Except for the rights expressly granted herein to Licensee, the title and all intellectual
property rights in and to the Software and any copy of the Software which may be
made by Licensee hereunder remain the sole and exclusive property of Sonifex and/or
Sonifex’s licensors.
3 Limited Warranty & Remedies
a Sonifex warrants to Licensee that the media containing the Software will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of
ninety (90) days from the date of delivery.
b Sonifex further warrants that (a) the Software will perform substantially in accordance
with the accompanying Product Manual(s) for a period of ninety (90) days from the
date of delivery; and (b) any Sonifex supplied Hardware accompanying the Software
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service
for a period of one year from the date of receipt. Any implied warranties on the
LICENSE AGREEMENT
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
Software and Hardware are limited to ninety (90) days and one (1) year, respectively,
or the shortest period permitted by applicable law, whichever is greater.
c Any products which are not returned to Sonifex within the warranty period or which
have been subject to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, or unauthorised
repair or installation are not covered by warranty.
4 Warranty Disclaimer
EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTIES, SONIFEX MAKES NO
WARRANTIES ON THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR IN
ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR COMMUNICATION WITH LICENSEE,
AND SONIFEX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SONIFEX DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE
OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE BY LICENSEE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR
FREE. LICENSEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION OF THE SOFTWARE AND
HARDWARE TO ACHIEVE ITS INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE PROPER INSTALLATION,
USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE SOFTWARE. EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE
EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTIES, LICENSEE ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK OF THE
SOFTWARE PROVING DEFECTIVE OR FAILING TO PERFORM PROPERLY AND IN SUCH
EVENT, LICENSEE SHALL ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST AND RISK OF ANY REPAIR, SERVICE,
CORRECTION, OR ANY OTHER LIABILITIES OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY OR ASSOCIATED
WITH THE SOFTWARE.
SONIFEXS’SOLE LIABILITY, AND LICENSEE’S SOLE REMEDY, IS SET FORTH ABOVE.
5 Object Code
Licensee shall not attempt to reverse translate, de-compile or otherwise attempt to derive
the source code of the Software. In the event any source code is explicitly licensed to
Licensee as part of the Software, such limitation will not apply to such source code. Licensee
shall not alter or remove from the Software any copyright, trademark or other proprietary
notices of Sonifex and/or Sonifex’s licensors. Any use or attempted use of the Software
in violation of the foregoing restrictions is a breach of the Agreement which will cause
irreparable harm to Sonifex, entitling Sonifex to injunctive relief in addition to all
legal remedies.
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6 Limitation of Liability
a Licensee agrees that Sonifex’s entire liability to Licensee and Licensee’s sole remedy
hereunder for any cause whatsoever, regardless of the form of the action, and at
Sonifex’s option, shall be limited to either (a) the price paid to Sonifex for the Software
and Hardware or (b) repair or replacement of the Software or Hardware that does
not meet Sonifex’s Limited Warranty and which is returned to Sonifex with a copy of
Licensee’s receipt or invoice. Any replacement Software or Hardware will be warranted
for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
b TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SONIFEX AND ITS
SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SONIFEX
PRODUCT, EVEN IF SONIFEX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, SONIFEXS’ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID FOR THE
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE.
7 Copyright
The Software is owned by Sonifex and is protected by United Kingdom copyright laws,
international treaty provisions and all other applicable national laws.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
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NET-LOG LICENSE FORM
NET-LOG LICENSE FORM
Net-Log License Form
To provide a license for your Net-Log, Sonifex requires the following information:
License reference code from the
Administrator Menu -> Licenses screen.
Ethernet MAC address from the
Administrator Menu -> Licenses screen.
Serial number from rear of Net-Log.
Number of consecutive streams to be
licensed (2, 5 or upgrade 2-5)
Your name and address
Agent or distributor purchased from
At least one of the following:
Telephone (inc country code)
Fax number (inc country code)
Email address
Please send this form to:
Net-Log Licensing
Sonifex Ltd
61 Station Road
Irthlingborough
Northants NN9 5QE
United Kingdom
OR telephone during
UK working hours to
[phone]
OR Fax to
[phone]
OR email all this information to
[email protected].uk
OR fill in the form which can be
found on our website
www.sonifex.co.uk/netlog
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Warranty & Safety Information
Warranty and Liability
Important: the purchaser is advised to read this clause
(a) The Company agrees to repair or (at its discretion) replace Goods which are found to
be defective (fair wear and tear excepted) and which are returned to the Company
within 12 months of the date of despatch provided that each of the following are
satisfied:
(i) notification of any defect is given to the Company immediately upon its
becoming apparent to the Purchaser;
(ii) the Goods have only been operated under normal operating conditions and
have only been subject to normal use (and in particular the Goods must have
been correctly connected and must not have been subject to high voltage or
to ionising radiation and must not have been used contrary to the Company’s
technical recommendations);
(iii) the Goods are returned to the Company’s premises at the Purchaser’s expense;
(iv) any Goods or parts of Goods replaced shall become the property of the
Company;
(v) no work whatsoever (other than normal and proper maintenance) has been
carried out to the Goods or any part of the Goods without the Company’s prior
written consent;
(vi) the defect has not arisen from a design made, furnished or specified by the
Purchaser;
(vii) the Goods have been assembled or incorporated into other goods only in
accordance with any instructions issued by the Company;
(viii) the defect has not arisen from a design modified by the Purchaser;
(ix) the defect has not arisen from an item manufactured by a person other than
the Company. In respect of any item manufactured by a person other than the
Company, the Purchaser shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or
guarantee provided by such manufacturer to the Company.
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(b) In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not
warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
(c) The Company accepts liability:
(i) for death or personal injury to the extent that it results from the negligence of
the Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its
agents (in the course of the agency);
(ii) for any breach by the Company of any statutory undertaking as to title, quiet
possession and freedom from encumbrance.
(d) Subject to conditions (a) and (c) from the time of despatch of the Goods from the
Company’s premises the Purchaser shall be responsible for any defect in the Goods
or loss, damage, nuisance or interference whatsoever consequential economic or
otherwise or wastage of material resulting from or caused by or to the Goods. In
particular the Company shall not be liable for any loss of profits or other economic
losses. The Company accordingly excludes all liability for the same.
(e) At the request and expense of the Purchaser the Company will test the Goods to
ascertain performance levels and provide a report of the results of that test. The report
will be accurate at the time of the test, to the best of the belief and knowledge of the
Company, and the Company accepts no liability in respect of its accuracy beyond that
set out in Condition (a).
(f) Subject to Condition (e) no representation, condition, warranty or other term, express
or implied (by statute or otherwise) is given by the Company that the Goods are of
any particular quality or standard or will enable the Purchaser to attain any particular
performance or result, or will be suitable for any particular purpose or use under
specific conditions or will provide any particular capacity, notwithstanding that the
requirement for such performance, result or capacity or that such particular purpose
or conditions may have been known (or ought to have been known) to the Company,
its employees or agents.
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(g) (i) To the extent that the Company is held legally liable to the Purchaser for any
single breach of contract, tort, representation or other act or default, the
Company’s liability for the same shall not exceed the Price of the Goods.
(ii) The restriction of liability in Condition (g)(i) shall not apply to any liability
accepted by the Seller in Condition (c).
(h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer
Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the
Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale.
Returning the Warranty Card
In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design
improvements or modifications, it is important to complete the warranty registration
document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK, or register online at
www.sonifex.co.uk/register
For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the
rear of the Net-Log) and software versions (which is found in the About menu screen of Net-
Log-Win, which is accessed via the help menu).
Serial Number
Net-Log-Win Version V
Net-Log-Win Play Filter Version V
Net-Log Base Version V
Net-Log Version V
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Reporting Software Bugs
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the Net-Log-Win software is bug-free, it
is possible that there are bugs in the software. If you find any bugs, please report them to
Sonifex because it helps us to improve the quality of the product and we will usually be
able to issue another version of software onto the Sonifex website for you to download and
upgrade your Net-Log.
Report any bugs by email to: [email protected].uk
When you report a bug, please add the following points:
• TheNet-Logserialnumber,theSoftwareversions,andtheLicensestatusyouare
using. All of which can be found in the About menu screen (Figure 11.7).
• IfthebugisassociatedwithAudiotimingordatapleaseincludethedatafromthe
audio header screen (Figure 11.5)
• Acontactwhowecangetintouchwithregardingtheproblem,togetherwithareply
email address.
• Whatyouweredoingwhenthebugoccurred.
• Whatactuallyhappened,inasmuchdetailaspossible.
• Whatyouthinktheproblemwascausedby.
The more information you include, the easier it is to find the bug and cure it so please add as
much information as you can.
Unpacking the Net-Log
Each Net-Log is shipped in protective packaging and should be inspected for damage
before use. Where an item is found to have transit damage, notify your supplier immediately
with all the relevant details of the shipment. Packing materials should be kept for inspection
and also for if the product needs to be returned.
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Safety of Mains Operated Equipment
This equipment has been designed to meet the safety regulations currently advised
in the country of purchase and it conforms to the safety regulations specified by
use of the CE Mark.
The power supply is rated to 95 - 265VAC at 47 – 63Hz with a fuse of 2A.
Warning: There are no user serviceably parts inside the machine. If you should ever
need to look inside the unit, always disconnect the mains supply before removing the
equipment covers.
Fuse Rating
The Net-Log is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of the power-in feed
at the power supply. For reasons of safety it is important that the correct rating and type of
fuse is used. Incorrectly rated fuses could present a possible fire hazard, under equipment
fault conditions.
Power Cable and Connection
An IEC power connector is supplied with the Net-Log, which has a moulded plug attached
– this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your Net-Log,
please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector is always supplied from the
Sonifex factory.
If for any reason, you need to use the Net-Log with a different power cable, you should use
the following wiring guidelines
Wire Colour Connection
Green, or green and yellow Earth (E)
Blue, or Black Neutral (N)
Brown, or Red Live (L)
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WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was agreed on
13 February 2003, along with the related Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions
of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (RoHS).
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) aims to minimise the
impacts of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment during their life times
and when they become waste. It applies to a huge spectrum of products. It encourages
and sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. All products manufactured by Sonifex Ltd have the WEEE directive
label placed on the case. It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct
procedure when the product has reached its“end of use”.
Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can
reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached“end of use”can be
returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.
Sonifex Ltd has phased out the use of certain hazardous substances identified in the
European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The RoHS directive
limits the use of certain hazardous substances currently used in EEE manufacture, including
lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and halide-containing compounds PBB
(polybrominated biphenyl) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ether). Elimination of these
substances will result in more environmentally friendly recycling of electronic equipment.
For the products which Sonifex manufacture, the main area where products were affected
was in the use of lead for manufacturing and assembling electronics circuit boards.
Sonifex Ltd practices lead-free (LF) manufacturing processes. LF solder is used on the
surface-mount PCB manufacturing processes and for hand soldering. The printed circuit
boards (PCBs) used are either gold plated, or immersion tin plated, both of which use no
lead. Historically the PCBs were hot air solder levelled (HASL) PCBs which used tin/lead
based solder.
The manufacturing processes include the assembly of purchased components from various
sources. Product is offered as RoHS compliant, or LF, only after sufficient evidence is received
from the component manufacturers that their components are RoHS compliant. Sonifex
Ltd relies solely on the distributor, or manufacturer, of the components for identification of
RoHS compliance. Thus whilst every effort is made to ensure compliance, Sonifex Ltd makes
no warranty, or certification, or declaration of compliance concerning said components.
Sonifex Ltd defines“Lead Free” as pertaining to any product, which has been manufactured
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xNet-Log User Handbook
1 Introduction
General Overview
The principal behind the Net-Log logger is that generally speaking, computers should not
be used for recording audio where their general unreliability can cause system crashes
or lockups, with little regard for the security of the audio being recorded. However, for
playback, using computers is perfectly acceptable and probably preferable, due to the
ability to manipulate and edit the audio, provided it is in a suitable format.
Fig 1-1: Net-Log System Block Diagram.
The Net-Log
The Net-Log is a 1U rack-mount, hardware audio recorder, designed primarily for audio
logging in a broadcast environment. It is able to record up to 4 mono, or 2 stereo audio
feeds, which are saved onto a large internal IDE hard disk. The hard disk is continuously over-
written, allowing access to all the audio recorded on it. Apart from the front panel mounted
record override button, all functions and configurations are controlled via the Ethernet
TCP/IP network connection using the supplied Windows control software package.
Net-Logs can be used singularly (Fig 1-2), or if more record channels are required, multiple
Net-Logs can easily be configured to operate on the same Network (Fig 1-3).
Audio Input Buffers
MPEG/G.729A DSP
TCP/IP Stack
Microprocessor
Real Time
Clock
EIDE
Interface
High Capacity
EIDE Disc Drive
System
FLASH ROM
Non-Volatile
RAM
System
RAM
Ethernet Interface
Audio Input Buffers
MPEG/G.729A DSP
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