Tascam Viewnet MX Graphic Interface Network MX-2424 Owners Manual

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Single nonspecific machine macros .....................................................................................101
Multiple specific machine macros ........................................................................................101
Import ...................................................................................................................................102
Export...

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Chapter 1  ViewNet MX Installation
About ViewNet MX
ViewNet MX is a graphical interface network created by TimeLine for the TASCAM MX-2424. It
provides a graphical interface application which runs on personal computers using the Apple Macintosh
or Microsoft Windows (98/NT), operating systems. This interface provides for viewing and editing of
audio tracks loaded on the TASCAM MX-2424 and also provides access to all machine and system setup...

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Setting the IP Address
Enter the value for the IP Address by pressing Trim then using the Shuttle Ring to move the cursor and
the Up/Down Arrows or Scrub Wheel to change the value of a single digit.  When the desired value is
entered press Yes to save it and reboot the MX-2424 for the change to take effect.
Important Rules for IP Addresses
It is important to make sure the first nine numbers of the IP address should be the same for all host
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Reserved IP Numbers
When looking at the network for the next available IP address, the system will only see the IP addresses
in use by MX-2424’s which are turned on and connected to the network, and will not detect the IP
addresses of other host computers running the ViewNet MX application.
The automatic next available IP function views IP host address numbers 1 through 15 as automatically
reserved for computers on the network running the ViewNet MX...

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IP Gateway
Use this field to enter the IP Gateway if the ViewNet MX network is part of a larger network which uses
a Gateway. If there is no Gateway in use, there is no need to enter any data in this menu.
01234567890123456789 LCD characters indicate:
952 Ip GatewayTop: (menu name)
    *000.000.000.000Bottom:(IP Gateway address) 

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Installing the ViewNet MX Application
The ViewNet MX application is a software program designed to run on a personal computer. Each
instance of the ViewNet MX application installed on a network computer operates independently and can
view any MX-2424 or show an overview of the entire network.
Installing ViewNet MX on a Macintosh
To install ViewNet MX on a Macintosh.
1. 
Insert the CD-ROM included with the MX-2424 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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Installing ViewNet MX on a Windows Computer
To install ViewNet Audio on a Windows PC.
1. 
Insert the CD-ROM included with the MX-2424 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. 
Open the CD-ROM and double-click on the file named “ViewNet1_15MX-Win”.
3. 
In the space provided type C:/Windows/Desktop
4. 
Press Unzip
5. 
The file will extract to your Windows Desktop and you will see an information box that 78 files have
been unzipped successfully.
6. 
Press...

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Configuring Computer Network Settings
To use the ViewNet MX application with an MX-2424, the computer running the ViewNet MX
application must be configured with the proper IP (Internet Protocol) address and other network settings.
 Installing A Network Interface Card in the Computer
A Windows PC running ViewNet MX must have a properly functioning Network Interface Card (NIC)
installed before the ViewNet MX software will work. A NIC configured for...

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TCP/IP Properties Window
The TCP/IP Properties Window has several tabs used for setting up various aspects of the TCP/IP
network configuration for the computer.
Click on the IP Address tab, click the button for “Specify an IP address” and enter an appropriate IP
address in the field provided. Please note that no two computers may share an IP address. See the
discussion on IP addresses earlier in this chapter for more information.
Use the Subnet Mask...

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Setting IP Gateway Address
If you plan to connect two or more networks then you must enter a gateway IP address. To enter a
gateway IP address, click on the “Gateway” tab and enter the appropriate address in the provided field.
After the new number has been entered, click on “Add”. The new gateway address will then appear in the
installed gateways box.  If you are unsure about this please contact your network administrator.
Fig. 8