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 ...................................................................................................................................102
Delete ...................................................................................................................................103
Function Key Assign.............................................................................................................103
Checking Macro – Function Key Assignments............................................................................... 103
Play ......................................................................................................................................103
Play To Destination..............................................................................................................103
Original Machine ............................................................................................................................ 103
Sync Group / Machine Set .............................................................................................................. 103
CHAPTER 8  HELP MENU ......................................................................................................104
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HE HELP MENU.......................................................................................................................104
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BOUT VIEWNET AUDIO...........................................................................................................104
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EXT AVAILABLE IP .................................................................................................................104
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IMECODE CALCULATOR...........................................................................................................105
Entering Numbers In The Timecode Calculator...................................................................105
Arithmetic Operator Choice .................................................................................................105
TC Calculator Parameter Choices .......................................................................................105
Timecode Type ............................................................................................................................... 105
Sample Rate .................................................................................................................................... 105
Show Subframes ............................................................................................................................. 105
Show Feet-Frames .......................................................................................................................... 105
Time Field ............................................................................................................................105
CHAPTER 9  KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS..............................................................................106
CHAPTER 10  EDITING COMMAND ....................................................................................107 
						

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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
parameters.
ViewNet MX works via a 100 Mbps (Megabit per second) Fast Ethernet connection linking the MX-
2424 and the 100Mbit Ethernet interface port of computers on the network running the ViewNet MX
application.
Steps to Complete ViewNet Setup
Complete the following steps, explained in detail in this chapter, to operate ViewNet MX.
1) 
Set the IP address, IP Net Mask, and IP Gateway settings for MX-2424 machines.
2) 
Install the ViewNet MX application in the computer(s) that will be on the network.
3) 
Set up TCP/IP settings on all computers running the ViewNet MX application.
4) 
Connect the MX-2424(s) and Computer(s) using cat 5 UTP Ethernet cable and Fast Ethernet hubs, as
appropriate. See Chapter 2, Setting Up The Network, for more information on Ethernet cables and
connections, including hubs, switches, and routers.
Network Configuration for the MX-2424
Before the ViewNet MX application can work with a TASCAM MX-2424, the proper network settings
must be configured on the MX-2424. Once the network settings have been configured, the MX-2424
must be rebooted before these settings will take effect. 
There are three Setup Menu items on the MX-
2424 related to ViewNet network configuration.
IP Address
The IP (Internet Protocol) address for each machine must be entered manually at the front panel of the
MX-2424 before that machine can be seen by the network and appear as a machine to the ViewNet MX
software application. To set the IP address, press Setup on the front panel of the MX-2424, and use the
wheel or arrows to move to Setup menu 950.
01234567890123456789 LCD characters indicate:
950 IP AddressTop: (menu name)
    *000.000.000.000Bottom:(shows IP Address) 
						

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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
machines on that network, and the final three numbers should set to a number which is unique for
each device on the network
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If the MX-2424 is to be used in a facility where IP addresses are managed by a network administrator,
that person should assign and log the IP addresses for each MX-2424 and ViewNet MX computer
according to the address scheme for the facility. IP addresses for MX-2424’s can always be changed by
using Setup menu 950.
Using the Default IP Address
The Default network address can be safely used as a valid IP address for host machines on self-contained
ViewNet MX networks. A self contained network is one that is not being used for access to the Internet
and which will be dedicated to running ViewNet MX within a facility. If your ViewNet MX network
will be connected to the Internet, you should be using your facility’s assigned IP addresses, not the
default IP addresses.
Next Available IP
If the Default network address is used, the ViewNet MX application can see which unique host IDs have
been used by MX-2424 units on the network and suggest the next valid host IP address for new units
which will be added to the network. This function is listed under the ViewNet MX Help menu. 
						

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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 application. It is therefore
recommended that computers on the ViewNet MX network using the default IP address set the last three
numbers of the IP address to a value between 1 and 15 in order for this scheme to work. This scheme will
only report as available, IP address numbers whose last three numbers have a value of 16 and above and
are not currently being used by an MX-2424.
To summarize, when using the default IP address system for a ViewNet MX network, allocate IP address
numbers according to this plan:
Host Computers 192.168.001.001 through 192.168.001.015
(ViewNet MX application)
MX-2424’s 192.168.001.016 through 192.168.001.254
Errors Setting Next Available IP Address
If the IP address of the computer requesting the next available IP is set to a host address number higher
than 15, the system will not be able to suggest the next available IP number and will give the following
message.
IP Net Mask
Use this field to enter the IP Net mask. Set this value to 255.255.255.000 unless your network
administrator advises that you should use a different setting.
01234567890123456789 LCD characters indicate:
951 Ip Net MaskTop: (menu name)
    *255.255.255.000Bottom:(IP Net Mask address) 
						

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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.
2. 
Open the CD-ROM and open the folder named “ViewNetMX1_1 Install”
3. 
Copy the folder named “ViewNet” from the CD-ROM to your computer’s hard drive by dragging its
icon to your computer’s Hard Drive icon.
4. 
Double-click the MRJ Installer icon on the CD-ROM.  This will place an MRJ Install icon on your
desktop.
5. 
Open the MRJ Install icon from your desktop, inside will be an “Installer” icon.  Double-click that
icon to install the Java Runtime Environment.  Accept all default choices by pressing AGREE in the
License screen and pressing INSTALL in the MRJ Installer screen.
6. 
Once the MRJ installation is complete, drag MRJ Install icon on the desktop into the trash and
remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
7. 
Access Menu 950 on the MX-2424 by pressing SETUP, the numerical key “0” then the Down Arrow
Key six times.  There will be an IP Address displayed similar to this: 192.168.100.001.  NOTE: Your
number may be different but will follow the XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX rule.
8. 
Open the TCI/IP control panel which is accessible under the Apple menu in the Control Panels
folder.
9. 
Set the Connect via option to “Ethernet” and the Configure option to “Using Mac IP Manually”.
10. 
Enter the first three groups of numbers from Menu 950 on the MX-2424 into the IP Address field
exactly as they are displayed on the MX-2424.  Enter a different value for the last group of numbers.
Example:  If Menu 950 displays 192.168.100.001 then the IP Address field on the computer should
display 192.168.100.XXX where XXX is anything except 001.
11. 
Close the TCP/IP control panel, saving changes and restart the computer.
12. 
Double-click the ViewNet icon in the folder on your hard drive that you copied from the CD-ROM in
step #3 above to run ViewNet. You will see the ViewNet Network screen with connected machines
listed on the right.  Click the Connection box next to the desired machine to activate it. 
						

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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 OK and Close the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box.
7. 
You may remove the MX-2424 CD-ROM
8. 
On your desktop will be a folder named ViewNet1_15 MX Install.  Open that folder and double-click
on the ViewNet Install icon for Windows 98 or the ViewNet Install NT icon for Windows NT.
9. 
You will see a black ViewNet Install screen and indication that a total of 76 files have been copied.
You will be prompted to proceed with the installation of the Java Runtime Environment 1.1.8.  Press
YES
10. 
Accept all default choices by pressing NEXT in the Welcome screen, YES in the Software License
screen, NEXT in the Select Components screen and NEXT in the Start Copying Files screen.
11. 
When Java has finished installation press FINISH in the Setup Complete screen.  This will take you
back to the ViewNet Install screen, press the Space bar and close the window.
12. 
You may delete the ViewNet1_15 MX Install folder on your desktop.
13. 
Access Menu 950 on the MX-2424 by pressing SETUP, the numerical key “0” then the Down Arrow
Key six times.  There will be an IP Address displayed similar to this: 192.168.100.001.  NOTE: Your
number may be different but will follow the XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX rule.
14. 
On your computer’s desktop right click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.
15. 
Highlight the TCP/IP icon that corresponds to the Ethernet card installed in your computer and press
Properties.
16. 
Select “Specify an IP address and enter the first three groups of numbers from Menu 950 on the MX-
2424 into the IP Address field exactly as they are displayed on the MX-2424.  Enter a different value
for the last group of numbers.  Example:  If Menu 950 displays 192.168.100.001 then the IP Address
field on the computer should display 192.168.100.XXX where XXX is anything except 001.
17. 
On the computer enter 255.255.255.000 as the value for Subnet Mask.
18. 
Press OK twice and restart the computer.
19. 
When the computer has restarted run ViewNet MX by double-clicking its icon on the Desktop.  You
will see the ViewNet Network screen with connected machines listed on the right.  Click the
Connection box next to the desired machine to activate it. 
						

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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 operation with Fast Ethernet
100 Mbps (100BaseT) networks is required for proper function of ViewNet MX.
Setting Windows TCP/IP Properties
Right-click on the desktop icon “Network Neighborhood,” and select “Properties” from the pop-up menu.
After clicking on properties, the Properties window will open. Click on the “Configuration” tab to bring
the configuration page to the front.
Highlight the correct TCP/IP for your NIC and click on Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties
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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 field to enter the IP Net mask. Set this value to 255.255.255.000 unless your
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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