Tascam Viewnet MX Graphic Interface Network MX-2424 Owners Manual

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Windows NT 4.0 Network Configuration
It is a good idea to have the Windows NT CD-ROM available when changing Windows network settings,
because Windows may require that certain files be copied from the CD to the hard drive. The following
assumes a dedicated Ethernet network of MX-2424’s and computers running ViewNet MX software.
When running MX-2424’s or ViewNet MX on an existing local area network, please consult the network
administrator for...

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Windows NT Network Window
This will open the Windows NT Network window. Click on the “Protocols” tab.
Make sure the TCP/IP Protocol installed. If it is not, click on “Add” to open the window called Select
Network Protocol and then select TCP/IP from the available choices. Complete the installation of the
TCP/IP protocol, then return to the Network window. 

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Windows NT Network Adapter Selection
In the Windows NT Network window, click on the “Adapters” tab. You must have a working network
adapter in your hardware profile (in this example the Intel 82557-based 10/100 Ethernet PCI Adapter is
installed). If you do not, please consult your Windows NT documentation or see your network
administrator for help installing your Network Interface hardware. 

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Windows NT TCP/IP Properties
Select the Protocols tab in Network window, then select TCP/IP and click on Properties. This will open
the TCP/IP Properties window.
Click on the IP Address tab, click on “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, and that unpredictable
behavior is likely to occur if they do. See the discussion on IP addresses earlier in...

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Apple Macintosh Network Configuration
The following assumes a dedicated Ethernet network of MX-2424’s and computers running ViewNet
MX software. When running MX-2424’s or ViewNet MX on an existing local area network, please
consult the network administrator for assistance in setting up the computer network.
To configure networking support on the Macintosh, follow these steps.
Click on the apple menu in the upper left corner of the menu bar. From the...

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The Macintosh TCP/IP Window
From the TCP/IP window, select “Ethernet” in the box labeled “Connect Via.”
In the “Configure” box choose “Manually.”
Enter an appropriate IP address in the field provided. Please note that no two computers may
share an IP address, and that unpredictable behavior is likely to occur if they do. See the
discussion on IP addresses earlier in this chapter for more information.
Use the Subnet Mask field to enter the IP Net...

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Chapter 2  Setting Up The Network
This chapter gives a brief overview of the Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) networking protocol used by
ViewNet MX and discusses some details concerning implementation of a 100 Mbps (Megabit per
second) Ethernet network. As an aid to further research, links to additional information which can be
found on the World Wide Web are also provided.
Important Network Set Up Considerations
Once the ViewNet MX software has been...

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Ethernet Patch Cable
In a standard Fast Ethernet configuration with more than twodevices, a hub is used to provide a central
means of connecting the units to each other. The cables used to connect each of the devices to the hub are
standard Ethernet patch cables. These are typically available at computer stores in a variety of lengths.
Keep in mind that only cat 5 UTP type cable should be used with ViewNet MX. These cables are wired
directly through...

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Chapter 3  The Network Screen
When the ViewNet MX application is first started, it will open to the Network screen. This screen shows
a list of all MX-2424’s currently operating and connected to the network. If no machines are connected,
then nothing will appear in the list, most menu items will be grayed and unavailable, and the Project
View screen can not be accessed. Click the button labeled Network (upper right corner) at any time to
return to...

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Type
This field shows that the connected machine is an MX-2424.
Project
This is the name of the currently loaded Project, as indicated in Setup Menu 800 of the MX-2424. Note
that if no Project is loaded, this will show the default name “MX Project.tl”. This name can also be
changed by using the Project Name item under the 800 tab in the ViewNet MX Machine Settings
window
Create a new project by using the “New Project…” item in the File menu. This...