Sonifex Net-Log Instruction Manual

Sonifex Net-Log
User Handbook

©Sonifex Ltd, 2005
All Rights Reserved
Revision 1.07, February 2005
Sonifex Ltd, 61, Station Road, Irthlingborough,
Northants, NN9 5QE, England.
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persons contained herein are part of a completely fictitious adaptation and are designed solely to document the use of
Sonifex product.

Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
License Agreement...........................................................................................................................................1
Net-Log License Form.......................................................................................................................................3
Warranty & Safety Information..........................................................................................................................5
Warranty and Liability ......................................................................................................................................5
Returning the Warranty Card.............................................................................................................................6
Reporting Software Bugs ..................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking the Net-Log .....................................................................................................................................6
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment..................................................................................................................6
Fuse Rating.....................................................................................................................................................6
Power Cable and Connection .............................................................................................................................6
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 7
General Overview ............................................................................................................................................7
The Net-Log....................................................................................................................................................7
Net-Log Control Software..................................................................................................................................7
Recording .......................................................................................................................................................7
Playing ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Archiving ........................................................................................................................................................8
Network .........................................................................................................................................................8
Required Hardware ..........................................................................................................................................9
2 Net-Log Hardware......................................................................................................................................11
Physical Description .......................................................................................................................................11
Power...........................................................................................................................................................11
Level Indicators.............................................................................................................................................11
Record Control/Indicator.................................................................................................................................11
Archive Alarm................................................................................................................................................12
Disk Drive Alarm............................................................................................................................................12
Reset Switch .................................................................................................................................................12
Audio Inputs/Input Level Control .....................................................................................................................12
Network Status Indicators...............................................................................................................................12
Network Connections......................................................................................................................................12
RS232 Serial Ports.........................................................................................................................................12
Alarm Outputs And Remote Inputs...................................................................................................................12
3 Net-Log Set-up & Installation ....................................................................................................................13
Adjusting Record Input Levels .........................................................................................................................13
Network Topology..........................................................................................................................................13
Maximum Network Connections.......................................................................................................................13
Connecting Net-Log To Your Network ...............................................................................................................14
IP Addresses.................................................................................................................................................14
Installing Net-Log-Win Software ......................................................................................................................15
Entering Network Settings ..............................................................................................................................15
4 Startup & Login ............................................................................................................................................19
Starting Net-Log-Win .....................................................................................................................................19
Maximum Concurrent Users ............................................................................................................................19
Multiple Net-Logs On A Network ......................................................................................................................19
Licensing Your Net-Log...................................................................................................................................19
Obtaining License Codes.................................................................................................................................20
The Login Procedure.......................................................................................................................................20
The Device List Editor.....................................................................................................................................20
First Time Use of Net-Log................................................................................................................................21
Changing User Details ....................................................................................................................................21
General Screen Layout ...................................................................................................................................21
5 Recording ..................................................................................................................................................23
The Record Screen.........................................................................................................................................23
Manual Recording ..........................................................................................................................................23
Program Recording ........................................................................................................................................24
Saving and Loading Record Programs...............................................................................................................25
Remote Recording..........................................................................................................................................25
Auto Recording..............................................................................................................................................25
6 Playing & Downloading..............................................................................................................................15
Track List Display...........................................................................................................................................15
Play Download...............................................................................................................................................15
Play Stream ..................................................................................................................................................16
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Play File........................................................................................................................................................17
7 Archiving ...................................................................................................................................................19
The Archiving Process.....................................................................................................................................19
Configuring Archival To A Networked PC ...........................................................................................................19
Format of Archived Files .................................................................................................................................20
Beginning to Archive ......................................................................................................................................20
8 Auto-Archive..............................................................................................................................................21
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................21
Licensing ......................................................................................................................................................21
The Net-Log List............................................................................................................................................21
The Status Bar ..............................................................................................................................................21
Performance .................................................................................................................................................21
Set-up..........................................................................................................................................................22
E-Mail ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Auto-Delete Archives......................................................................................................................................22
Device List....................................................................................................................................................22
The Status Screen .........................................................................................................................................23
The Control Screen ........................................................................................................................................23
The Archive Screen........................................................................................................................................ 23
The Event Log Screen.....................................................................................................................................24
Reports ........................................................................................................................................................24
Status Report................................................................................................................................................24
Error Report.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Possible Errors ..............................................................................................................................................24
‘Archive Warn’ Report..................................................................................................................................... 24
‘Archive Alarm’ Report....................................................................................................................................24
9 Serial Control Interface .............................................................................................................................25
Televic CE2500 Interface................................................................................................................................25
Televic CE2500 Protocol .................................................................................................................................27
AMX/Crestron Interface ..................................................................................................................................28
AMX/Crestron Protocol....................................................................................................................................28
10 Options....................................................................................................................................................31
Record .........................................................................................................................................................31
Archive.........................................................................................................................................................32
Record Remotes ............................................................................................................................................33
Clock Source.................................................................................................................................................33
Control......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Information...................................................................................................................................................34
Saving and Loading Options............................................................................................................................34
11 The Administrator....................................................................................................................................35
Licences .......................................................................................................................................................35
Accounts Editor .............................................................................................................................................35
Function Access – View...................................................................................................................................35
Function Access – Control...............................................................................................................................35
User Name & Password...................................................................................................................................36
The Onboard Clock.........................................................................................................................................36
Updating The Onboard Clock...........................................................................................................................36
Network Settings...........................................................................................................................................37
Updating Firmware.........................................................................................................................................37
Resetting The Net-Log....................................................................................................................................37
12 Tools........................................................................................................................................................39
Auto Refresh Cut Display ................................................................................................................................39
Play Cut Auto Load ........................................................................................................................................39
Hide Unavailable Cuts.....................................................................................................................................39
Deleting Cuts ................................................................................................................................................39
View ............................................................................................................................................................39
Net-Log Connections......................................................................................................................................39
Net-Log Status..............................................................................................................................................39
Network Stats ...............................................................................................................................................40
Audio Header Info..........................................................................................................................................40
About Sonifex Net-Log....................................................................................................................................40
13 Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................................41
Physical Specification .....................................................................................................................................41
Audio Specification.........................................................................................................................................41
Rear Panel Connections, Controls and Indicators................................................................................................ 41
Front Panel Controls and Indicators..................................................................................................................41
Additional Information....................................................................................................................................41
Pin Connections.............................................................................................................................................42
14 Glossary & Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................45
Index...........................................................................................................................................................47
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1 System Block Diagram .........................................................................................................................7
Figure 1.2 Single Net-Log Connection example.......................................................................................................7
Figure 1.3 Multiple Net-Log Connection example.....................................................................................................8
Figure 2.1 The Front Panel.................................................................................................................................11
Figure 2.2 The Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................12
Figure 3.1 Network Topology .............................................................................................................................13
Figure 3.2 Maximum Simultaneous Streams.........................................................................................................14
Figure 3.3 IP Addresses.....................................................................................................................................14
Figure 3.4 Net-Log-Win Installation.....................................................................................................................15
Figure 3.5 Net-Log-Win Serial Utility ...................................................................................................................15
Figure 3.6 Detail of Net-Log-Win Serial Utility.......................................................................................................15
Figure 3.7 Diagram of a Null Modem Cable...........................................................................................................16
Figure 3.8 Diagram of “straight through” and “crossover” CAT5 Cables....................................................................16
Figure 3.9 Details of Net-Util Tool buttons............................................................................................................16
Figure 4.1 The Initialisation Screen.....................................................................................................................19
Figure 4.2 The Licensing Screen .........................................................................................................................19
Figure 4.3 The Login Screen...............................................................................................................................20
Figure 4.4 The Net-Log Device List Editor ............................................................................................................20
Figure 4.5 User Details......................................................................................................................................21
Figure 4.6 General Screen Layout.......................................................................................................................21
Figure 5.1 Manual Record Screen........................................................................................................................23
Figure 5.2 Program Record Screen......................................................................................................................24
Figure 5.3 Program Record Popup Menu Commands..............................................................................................24
Figure 5.4 Auto Record Mode .............................................................................................................................25
Figure 6.1 Play Download Screen........................................................................................................................15
Figure 6.2 Play Stream Screen ...........................................................................................................................16
Figure 6.3 Play File Screen.................................................................................................................................17
Figure 7.1 Archive Options Screen ......................................................................................................................19
Figure 7.2 Archive Screen..................................................................................................................................20
Figure 8.1 The Status Screen .............................................................................................................................21
Figure 8.2 The Net-Log List................................................................................................................................21
Figure 8.3 The Settings Screen...........................................................................................................................22
Figure 8.4 The Status Screen .............................................................................................................................23
Figure 8.5 The Control Screen............................................................................................................................23
Figure 8.6 The Archive Screen............................................................................................................................23
Figure 8.7 The Event Log Screen ........................................................................................................................24
Figure 9.1 Control Options Screen ......................................................................................................................25
Figure 9.2 Televic CE2500 Interface Options ........................................................................................................25
Figure 9.3 Additional Play Cut List Columns..........................................................................................................26
Figure 10.1 Record Options................................................................................................................................31
Figure 10.2 Archive Options...............................................................................................................................32
Figure 10.3 Record Remotes Options...................................................................................................................33
Figure 10.4 Clock Source Options .......................................................................................................................33
Figure 10.5 Control Interface Options..................................................................................................................34
Figure 10.6 Televic CE2500 Control Options.........................................................................................................34
Figure 10.7 System Information .........................................................................................................................34
Figure 11.1 Net-Log Administrator Menu..............................................................................................................35
Figure 11.2 Accounts Editor ...............................................................................................................................35
Figure 11.3 Function View..................................................................................................................................35
Figure 11.4 Function Control..............................................................................................................................35
Figure 11.5 Select or Edit User Name & Password.................................................................................................36
Figure 11.6 Network Settings.............................................................................................................................37
Figure 11.7 Upgrading Firmware.........................................................................................................................37
Figure 12.1 Net-Log Tools Menu .........................................................................................................................39
Figure 12.2 Net-Log Connections Screen .............................................................................................................39
Figure 12.3 Net-Log Status Screen .....................................................................................................................39
Figure 12.4 Net-Log Stats Screen .......................................................................................................................40
Figure 12.5 Net-Log Audio Header Info Screen.....................................................................................................40
Figure 12.6 Net-Log About Screen ......................................................................................................................40
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License Agreement
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
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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
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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.
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of Sonifex and/or Sonifex’s licensors.
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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.
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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]
OR fill in the form which can be
found on our website
www.sonifex.co.uk/netlog
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