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Contents I Table of Contents Part I V4 Logger User Guide 1 Overview 1 ................................................................................................................................... 2 2 Requirements................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Installation ...................................................................................................................................
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V4 Logger User Guide 1.1 Overview Version 4 LOGGER Overview: Welcome To the Version 4 Logger Guide. Version 4 represents the 6th generation of Broadcast Software from OMT Technologies. As always, your feedback is important to us. Please refer to the following contact list for sales, support and product information. QA/Product Development: Rick Landry rlandry@imediatouch.com Sales/Operations Manager: Jackie Tetlock jtetlock@imediatouch.com Support Administration: Brenda Barteaux bmalash@imediatouch.
3 1.2 V4 Logger Requirements Version 4 LOGGER Requirements: Computer Description Minimum Recommended CPU P4 1.5 GHz P4 2.0 GHz RAM 512 MB 1 GB 1024 X 768 1280 X 1024 * Non-Onboard 250 MB >250 MB Screen Resolution Video Hard Drive space Screen Resolution is 1280 x 1024 in Version 4.x. ONAIR and ONAIR applications. The minimum hard drive space requirement is now 250 MB. Previous screen resolution in 3.x and older was 1024 x 768 (for ONAIR) and the minimum hard drive space was 50 MB.
V4 Logger User Guide Version 4 LOGGER Requirements - Continued: Other It is recommend having two hard drives in all Media Touch workstations. This allows a separate drive/array for audio storage and access. A RAID 5 storage array is recommended for dedicated audio servers and 8 and 12 channel Logger applications. ONAIR computers acting as a server may also require a RAID 5 array based on the amount of recording or Production units.
5 1.3 V4 Logger Installation Version 4 LOGGER Installation: ftp site information: Every Media Touch client has an ftp account created with a software purchase. The ftp site, username, and password are sent out to client provided contact information. If you do not have your ftp account information or cannot locate, simply contact OMT Support or Support Administration to obtain. The ftp site is: ftp://support.imediatouch.
V4 Logger User Guide Version 4 LOGGER Installation - Continued: If your computer passes the minimum requirement screen, the “Next” button will be available. The System Check will fail the installation if the requirements are not met. Select the “I agree to the terms of this license agreement” once you have reviewed.
7 V4 Logger Version 4 LOGGER Installation - Continued: Place the appropriate user information into the corresponding fields. The help file will install by default from the Install Options page.
V4 Logger User Guide Version 4 LOGGER Installation - Continued: Select number of Logger channels based on your purchase from the Install Options page. 8 and 12 Channel Logger applications can use a significant amount of CPU and RAM from your computer and there is a warning screen that will appear reminding the user based on the 8 or 12 channel selection form the Install Options screen. Select OK when ready. The Ready to Install screen will now appear. Select “Install when ready.
9 V4 Logger Version 4 LOGGER Installation – Continued: Logger has a utility called the “Watcher” that will detect the loss of the Logger.exe and restart if required. This feature is turned off by default and is not normally required. Select “Next” when ready. You can add Logger to your start by selecting the appropriate start up selection. Select “Next” when complete.
V4 Logger User Guide Version 4 LOGGER Installation – Continued: Enable the “Run iMediaLogger” by selecting to place a check mark in the box if you wish to run immediately following the installation and selecting “Finish”. You have 60 days upon installation to register your software. If you have Internet access, you can click on the “Get Password” button from the splash screen. You can also register your software at www.imediatouch.com and click on the “Support” tab.
11 V4 Logger Version 4 LOGGER Installation – Continued: Setup Wizard If you are upgrading from any existing version of Logger that is higher than 2.5.6 then clicking on “Trial” or registering your software and clicking “Next” will start the Logger application as expected. If this is a new installation of Logger then clicking on “Trial” or registering your software and clicking “Next” will start the “Setwiz.exe utility as displayed below. Select “Next” when ready.
V4 Logger User Guide 12 Version 4 LOGGER Installation – Continued: Audio Device Configuration Select the appropriate channels from the Audio Device Configuration page. Each Logger channel can consist of a Stereo input channel, Left Channel, or the Right Channel. Only one of the before mentioned devices can be use for a Logger channel. E.G. A single channel Logger does not allow three separate recording streams based on the availability of stereo, left, and right on each device.
13 V4 Logger Version 4 LOGGER Installation – Continued: The Network Configuration allows what name is to be displayed through the HTML Interface, what port to assign, and enabling the HTTP service in Logger. If you do not plan on using the HTML Interface simply uncheck the HTTP Web Services Active box. This will prevent anyone from accessing the Web Browser through Logger. The port value can be changed to any suitable or required value if you do not wish to use port 80. Click “Next” when complete.
V4 Logger User Guide 14 Version 4 LOGGER Installation – Continued: Database Setup The file location is only to be setup if you currently have an iMediaTouch system (ONAIR, MTP, MVT, etc.) and wish to record spots directly to the database via Logger. This will allow automated and scheduled playback of pre-recorded items through the Logger software. Leave this field blank if you are using your Logger as a stand alone unit or use a different radio broadcast software system. Click “Next” when complete.
15 1.4 V4 Logger New Features V4 Logger New Features : There are several new features in the V4 Logger over 3.1.9 and previous versions. - Repeat Recording Every Hour Allow Multiple Closures per Recording Delayed Broadcast E Series Wheatstone AOIP Audio and GPIO Interface AXIA AoIP Systems Interface These new features have been requested by our clients and we are pleased to be able to provide this functionality.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.4.1 16 Repeat Recording Every Hour “Repeat this recording every hour” The repeat function will save a great deal of time and data entry since many top of hour spots such as News, Weather and Sports can now be entered (scheduled) once and enable the repeat this recording every hour box.
17 1.4.2 V4 Logger Allow Multiple Closures per Recording “Allow Multiple Closures per Recording” Allow Multiple Closures per Recording is convenient where multiple closure segment recording are required for a single scheduled feed event. Example: A Logger recorded event requires several closures to occur over time such as a scheduled mic skim. This feature will now allow multiple closures to occur over a set scheduled time.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.4.3 18 Delayed Broadcast A new feature has been added to Logger (Version 4.1 and higher) called "Delayed Broadcast". This feature is designed to allow only the ONAIR application to play back a Logger file during recording. This is the only window of time where the .vis file from a Logger based recording cannot be updated is when the Logger is still recording an audio spot that the ONAIR application is actively playing.
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21 1.4.4 V4 Logger E Series Wheatstone AOIP Interface Module Version 4.1 of Logger and higher now have the ability to Interface both Audio and GPIO with the E Series (88a,d, and e) Wheatstone AOIP system. A separate module/installer is now available and can be purchased through sales at sales@imediatouch.com or phone 888-665-0501. Once the Wheatstone Interface module is installed, an additional device listing for the Wheatstone device will appear under the "Hardware" tab of the Logger Configuration page.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.4.5 AXIA AoIP Systems Interface Module Logger 4.1.2 and higher now have the ability to interface with both GPIO and audio routing the AXIA AoIP system. A separate module/installer is now available and can be purchased through sales at sales@imediatouch.com or phone 888-665-0501. Once the AXIA Interface module is installed, an additional device listing for the AXIA device will appear under the "Hardware" tab of the Logger Configuration page.
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V4 Logger User Guide 1.5 24 Configuration V4 Logger Configuration : The above screen shot shows the “Status” screen immediately following the start of the Logger software. The example displayed is an 8 channel version using an Echo Layla 3G 4 Stereo/8 mono audio device. Channels that are not viewable directly from the main status tab can be accessed by using the scroll bar on the right hand side of the screen.
25 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Tools The Tools dropdown will allow the user to select between “Configuration” and “About”. The “About” drop down will display the version information of the Logger Software. Configuration The configuration window appears after you have selected “Tools” then “Configure” from the Logger main screen. The first tab or page displayed from the Configuration window is the “Files” tab.
V4 Logger User Guide 26 V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Log File Names The default Log File Name is displayed in the above screen shot. The definitions of the characters are explained below: $f = $y = $m = $d = $h = $n = $s = \ = Clear = Feed ID Year Month Day Hour Clip No. Second Sub Dir Removing all default or custom naming convention back to the default destination. The list of invalid characters is displayed to the right hand side of the Log File Names window.
27 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Destinations OMT recommends that all workstations running our software contain a separate OS and storage hard drive. This will dramatically improve performance as the OS drive is not trying to write or access the disk when write audio files to a specified storage location. With two drives one is always dedicated to the operating system while the storage drive is always recording digital files on to the storage drive.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Connect to OMT Database Only enable this feature if you have a Media Touch ONAIR system and wish to record directly to the database for later play out or editing. Use the button to browse to a suitable location. The Projdata.dbf file is located at the root of the O:\ drive in most cases and the location created on the audio server or ONAIR acting as a server by OMT when integrating systems in house.
29 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Server Settings This will display the version of the Logger software and allow the user to change the name that will be displayed on the Server Identity displayed in the built HTML page in Logger. Event Logging The General Status is the only item that is enabled by default in the Logger application.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: “Delete Files” is enabled by default along with the 30 day setting and the user can also enable the “Move Files to” feature to move the files to a user definable location. This would be a network or additional storage drive letter under a standard windows file location and not through a URL or ftp string. To set the location of the Move File to feature, select the path window.
31 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: The audio devices are listed in the display window and will show all WDM based audio devices installed in Windows. You can select any or all listed devices and are limited the number of channels of your Logger application. When you have selected the maximum number of devices for the amount of Logger channels available, any remaining audio device selections will become grayed out.
V4 Logger User Guide 32 V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Perform Silence Detection The above screen shot displays the “Perform Silence Detection” section. This is enabled by default and will flash the “Silence” warning from the Record/Meter section on the left hand column of the Logger application independently for each audio channel.
33 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Hardware Switcher Options Once you enable the Switcher field, there are currently four selections to choose from: NOTE: The code set for the SS4.2 and SS8.2 are the same so you can still support a SS4.2 by selecting the SS8.2 drop down. The ACS8.2 will also work using the SS8.2 dropdown.
V4 Logger User Guide 34 V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Most Broadcast Tools Switcher and closure devices can operate at 38400 and this will decrease “latency” in processing closure or audio routing commands. NOTE: OMT configures Broadcast Tools Switchers to operate in “Interlock Mode” versus “Mix” mode with the ONAIR application. This is to prevent simultaneous audio content from multiple sources being recorded through the switcher device.
35 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Time Services You can apply a specific time server to update the Logger PC clock based on two formats. NTPv3: Select “Add” from the bottom of the Time Servers windows and you can select NTPv3 and a drop down list of available NTP servers to choose. You can also supply your own custom NTP server address. Time You can also use the Time Protocol and supply the corresponding address to obtain updates.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Enable the “Set system clock” if you have selected a time server and this will allow the user to select the time when the Logger PC updates, the time window, and the additional of a time offset is desired. The “Set clock” drop allows for two time update choices: The Time window or “if more the x seconds out” drop down is user definable from 0 to 60 seconds.
37 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Archives The archives section will allow the user to send scheduled recorded audio based on feed to a specific ftp location. This will also allow the user to configure there WebSecure+ ftp account based on IP address. Select “Add” to proceed and you will see the screen below. Create any desired name for the ftp site or leave as the default naming convention. The host name can be DNS based or IP address.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Below is an example of a typical WebSecure+ Archive configuration screen: Below is an example of a standard ftp archive site configuration: “ftp archived” audio is dependant on Internet connectivity and bandwidth. The larger number of ftp sites or the greater the size of the recording, the longer it will take for audio to arrive at the specified location. Plan and calculate the amount of audio you intend to transfer based on these parameters.
39 V4 Logger V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: HTML General Config Under “General Config” the HTTP Service Port can be enabled and the Port value set. Color Settings Use the box to select a specific color and change the appearance of the HTML page to the desired effect.
V4 Logger User Guide 40 V4 Logger Configuration - Continued: Content Any or all of the above content features can be enabled/disabled and this is a global feature with respect to the HTML page and not feed specific. Metafile Configuration The user can change the information displayed within the HTML page by editing the field in the above screen shot. $F – Feed Name $D – Day of the week $d – Description field in the edit window under Scheduler Below is a screen shot of the standard HTML through Logger.
41 1.6 V4 Logger Feed Creation V4 Logger Feed Creation: Once the Logger Configuration has been completed, the user can now define feeds and recording schedules. A Feed item contains the format of the recording, audio device or channel and other custom settings. To create a feed, click on the “Add” button at the bottom right corner of the Feeds tab. The following New Feed Entry edit window will appear. NOTE: Characters that are not allowed are displayed at the bottom of the New Feed Entry Edit screen.
V4 Logger User Guide 42 V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: You can use the default name or a custom name of your choice following the rules on non-valid characters displayed previously. Click “OK” when complete. Feed Properties Edit the Feed Properties field to remove the default naming and placement of “New Feed”. Perform this prior to saving or you will have to delete and recreate the feed as this cannot be change once it has been saved.
43 V4 Logger V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Audio Properties The above screen shot shows the default display prior to configuring audio parameters. The channel displayed will be the default Windows channel setup under Playback and Record options. This setting is located in the Control Panel under Sounds and Audio devices and located under the “Hardware” tab. Select the dropdown to the right hand side of the Channel field to select any available channel.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Once you have selected a suitable recording format you can now select the recording parameters under Channels, Sample Rate, and bitrate. Choose between Stereo and Mono: Sample Rate: NOTE: Consumer or onboard sound cards will generally only work under 44,100. If you are using a Sample Rate other than 44,100, check with your sound card provider to ensure proper operation.
45 V4 Logger V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Closure and Switcher Options Default Destination: This section allows the user to setup closures and/or audio routing based on the device that has previously been configured under Logger Configuration.
V4 Logger User Guide 46 V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: - Input Closures Output Closures Split Closure Pause Closures Switcher/Serial Devices Options Input Closures Click on the box directly to the right of the Start or Stop display field to select from a list of available and previously configured closure devices. The parallel port (if present or enabled) is the default device displayed. Valid input closures for the parallel port are as follows: Pins 2 – 13 and 15 are input closures.
47 V4 Logger V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Logic for the incoming closure can be based on a “low” or “high” condition. When you have applied the desired closure and logic, click “OK” and the result will be placed in the Start or Stop display window. The user can generally save on the number of required closures by selecting one closure with two logic conditions to perform mic skimming, time based recordings, etc on a single feed.
V4 Logger User Guide 48 V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Once you have completed selecting the desired output closure pin assignment, the display in the output closure window will appear similar to the input closure window. Broadcast Tools SS4.2, SS8.2 ASC 8.2, and the SS16.4 all contain 16 input closures and 8 output closure that can also be assigned to either the Input or Output closures tab.
49 V4 Logger V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: To configure the split closure, select the box to the right of the split file closure display and select the appropriate closure device and pin assignment. Under “Split Delay”, set the desired time for the Logger to “wait” until the recording resumes. When configuring your pre-recorded satellite or external event, this will be based on the provider schedule clock that outlines the duration of the commercial stopset.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Switcher/Serial Devices If you have configured a BTools switcher, Klotz router, or raw serial device under the Logger Configuration page, then it will be available under the Switcher/Serial Devices tab for selection. To configure the Switcher/Serial Device, select the box to the right of the Switcher/Serial Device display and select the appropriate device and audio routing assignment.
51 V4 Logger V4 Logger Feed Creation - Continued: Assign the appropriate audio channels for both input and output for both Start and Stop functions. Select when complete. Options The user can place and EOM or Stop marker by enabling the feature and select a value between 0 and 999 seconds for either function. This would be most commonly applied to show segments where log based sweepers or jingles are required to cross fade over the recorded segment.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.7 52 Schedule Creation V4 Logger Schedule Creation: There are three main sections to the Schedule tab where the user can create and edit under Logging, Daily, and One Shot schedules. Logging Logging is most commonly used for off air signal recording for CRTC requirements, mic skims, and “best of” shows. To create a new Logging Scheduled item, right click anywhere in the Logging window and select “Add”.
53 V4 Logger V4 Logger Schedule Creation - Continued: Select the button to provide either MP3 ID3 V2 tagging of MP3 recorded audio or CART information for MP2/WAV recordings. NOTE: XML information can also be applied if desired to a Daily Schedule recording when “archive” is enabled. E.G. ID3 V2 or CART information will be embedded into the recording (MP3 or MP2/WAV) if the CART/ID3 checkbox is enabled.
V4 Logger User Guide V4 Logger Schedule Creation - Continued: The following example has been tagged with ID3 V2 information as this is a MP3 recording and is being played out of Windows Media Player 9. You can see the title/artist information being displayed along with the album. Windows Media Player 11 is displayed below with the same track and information. You can also edit an existing Logging scheduled item once created by right clicking in the Logging window and select “Edit”.
55 V4 Logger V4 Logger Schedule Creation - Continued: Daily Daily scheduled recordings allow for pre-recorded satellite events with “split on closure” feature, pause, static cut number assignments and 0.5 second EOM placement. Both Default Destination and OMT Database locations can be used under the Daily section. To create a Daily scheduled item, right click in the Daily schedule window and select “Add”. There will be several options available based on a Default Destination or OMT Database recording.
V4 Logger User Guide 56 V4 Logger Schedule Creation - Continued: Break down of the Daily Schedule Edit Window: Item Type: This will be set to Daily as the edit window has been opened from the Daily section. Use Feed: All feeds previously created are selectable from the drop down. Description: The user can create any name for the Daily scheduled item. The default is “New Schedule Item”. Tag/XML: This was outlined in the Logging section where ID3/CART and XML output can be enabled.
57 V4 Logger V4 Logger Schedule Creation - Continued: Repeat this Recording: This will automatically schedule same time spots for each hour of the day at the same start time. This is very useful for top of hour news recordings, sports, etc. Allow multiple closures per hour: This will allow the same closure assignment to be active within a specified record window. This is very useful for hour specific mic skims, fixed or same length floating closure recordings, etc.
V4 Logger User Guide 58 V4 Logger Schedule Creation - Continued: Use Schedule Split Closure Delays: This will take the time value placed under the “Split Closure” tab of the Feeds section. If no value has been placed in this field and the Use Schedule Split Closure Delay is enabled, it will take the time information from the “Set Delay” Time log. Click on the “Set Delay” button and the following time schedule will appear.
59 1.8 V4 Logger Histogram V4 Logger Histogram: The Histogram provides a waveform time based graph to display when audio (and relative level) was present and at what time. This is particularly convenient when validating an audio source such a satellite feed, to confirm audio was present at a specific time. This is also a good diagnostic tool to verify if audio is being received on any channel.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.9 60 Event Log V4 Logger Event Log: The Event Log is your primary source for verification of recordings, closures, audio routing and error reporting. It is highly recommended that Logger users enable all event logging previous covered under the Logger Configuration of this guide to ensure all event logging is posted. This will assist in troubleshooting and validation for new Logger clients.
61 V4 Logger V4 Logger Event Log - Continued: The following log file displayed below shows a successful Logger startup sequence. This particular Logger has a SS16.4 BTools switcher connected.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.10 Inventory V4 Logger Inventory: The Inventory tab in Logger will display all locally recorded audio. This is the same information that can be viewed through the HTML interface for LAN based workstations. The “Selected Inventory” view can be adjusted by moving the mouse over the top line of the selected inventory window until the “double lines” appear within the mouse pointer. Right click and hold and “pull up” to the desired position.
63 V4 Logger V4 Logger Inventory - Continued: The user can sort the available inventory based on Feed Name, Year/Month or Day. All content will be loaded by default when the Inventory tab is first accessed. The Inventory list is not preloaded upon selecting the Inventory tab and therefore will take some time to load a large inventory.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.11 Appendices The following "How To" guides are also available from our website at www.imediatouch.
65 V4 Logger 1.11.1 DIO 24H PCI Closure Card “HOW TO” SERIES 2.6.X, 3.X and 4.
V4 Logger User Guide Setup for the DIO – 24 H card and iMediaLogger The DIO – 24H card requires 3 – 2.2K 9 Pin SIPS (Pull up resistors) and a 5 volt DC power source if using output closures to drive relays or logic circuits. The software for the DIO card is the InstaCal software and is available for direct download at: http://www.measurementcomputing.com/download.htm You can install the DIO card prior to installing the InstaCal software and simply cancel the Windows installer when it appears after reboot.
67 V4 Logger Find a suitable location to download the program. After saving to a known location, double click the icalsetup.exe file and follow the installation steps. It is OK to “Run” the program.
V4 Logger User Guide Windows XP has a built in WinZip extractor and you should see the following screen. Proceed by clicking “OK”. Now click on “Setup”. The files will extract and then you should see the following screen. Click “Next” then you will see the screen below.
69 V4 Logger If the location is suitable, click “Next” then you should see the following screen.
V4 Logger User Guide You should see the following screen when completed. After the installation is complete you will be prompted to reboot your computer. Once the computer has rebooted, go to the “Start” button from your desktop, select “Programs” and locate the InstaCal program. You will need to select the PCI card displayed under “PC Board List” then double click and this will initialize the card and make it ready for use verified by the Interrupt and port values displayed.
71 V4 Logger Special Notes: The DIO – 24H card does not require SIPS if you are providing “dry” input closure. If you are using “logic” inputs or driving relays from sinking output current, you will require the SIPS. The SIPS are generally 2.2K in value and slightly higher values will work with less available current output. Now that the software for the DIO card is installed and the card has been initialized, you can power off the PC and begin wiring the CIO – 37 breakout card (if supplied).
V4 Logger User Guide 72 Port “A” and Port “B” are designated within Media Touch applications as inputs DIO 1 through 16. The outputs are assigned to Port “C” and are labeled as output DIO 1 through 8 respectively.
73 V4 Logger John Brunson, Chief Engineer at Troy State University has noted that the internal computer power supply provides a very solid +5, +12 volt source thus eliminating the requirement for an external supply when using output closures. A small wire extension from an open plug or the purchase of a Molex plug with extension wires allows for quick and easy connection to a 5 or 12 volt source.
V4 Logger User Guide Under “Hardware” you will find a checkbox to enable the DIO card. Once enabled, click “Apply”, then “OK”. Restart the Logger application to save the configuration. To select a specific closure assignments for input or output go to the “Feeds” tab from the main Logger window. Select the appropriate input or output you have wired from the “Edit” button on the “start” or “stop” functions.
75 V4 Logger NOTE: The pin out designation in Logger will refer to the number 1 instead of DIO 1 as with the ONAIR application. This is also the case with the output closure functions. In most cases, the DIO card is configured for “high” with the SIPS. This refers to “sourcing” and the transition will go from high to low and therefore, the input will become active when set to “low”. If you are current “sinking” the DIO card, the reverse would hold true with respect to the “high/low” transitioning.
V4 Logger User Guide 76 To take advantage of all 8 output closures, 8 of the above RC relay circuits would be supplied and can be easily built with generic circuit boards available at most electronic shops. The relays used for testing were 5 volt micro relays for use with telecom and data applications. There would be three main components to building your own momentary pulsed output device.
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V4 Logger User Guide 78 Setting up Pre-Recorded Satellite Events Logger can pre-record Satellite show through the “split on closure” function by assigning a switch/closure device initially with the Logger. If you have a DIO-24H card from Measurement Computing, a Klotz control surface system, most BTools switcher/closure devices or a serial switcher/closure device that can accept ASCII or HEX, it can be configured from the “Configuration” page under “Hardware”.
79 V4 Logger You will have the choice of selecting any category you would normally see from iMedia Touch Production. The above example is using the “BED” category to pre-record a news program that comes down in segments and the show will last for 2 hours. The show you are recording could be “Rush Limbaugh”, “Dr. Laura” or any host or available satellite feeds you would normally send live to air and can be relatively any length.
V4 Logger User Guide 80 If you are using a switcher device, you will also select the input channel on that device that will be supplying the audio for that particular feed event. Once you have your audio input/output and closure selected, you can now schedule the event to occur. Using your satellite provider clock or time sheet, establish the overall length of the show you wish to record and create a schedule item for that time under “Daily Scheduler”.
81 V4 Logger The above example shows a scheduled recording that is to start at midnight and stop at 2:00AM. The checkbox has been enabled for “always start recording at” so the first segment will record under cut number 1000. The Logger will then stop recording upon closure, wait 3 minutes, then increment the next recording by one and the following segment within the specified 2 hour window will be 1001, 1002, etc.
V4 Logger User Guide 82 If the first hour of the show took a 3 minute break and the second hour took a 2 minute break, then you would create two separate feed and schedule items to reflect the two different length breaks. I recommend using a 2000 series cut number for two minutes, 3000 series for 3 minutes, etc.
83 V4 Logger For Media Touch system support: OMT Support 1-800-726-2635 support@imediatouch.com To report a bug or place a feature request: QA and Product Management rlandry@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Software: Jackie Tetlock Sales Manager Jtetlock@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Support: Brenda Barteaux Support Administrator supportadmin@imediatouch.
V4 Logger User Guide 1.11.2 Broadcast Tools GPI - 32 USB Closure Device “HOW TO” SERIES HOW TO INSTALL THE BROADCAST TOOLS GPI 32 WITH LOGGER 2.6.X, 3.X, and 4.
85 V4 Logger OVERVIEW OMT Technologies is always searching and testing the latest in cost effective interfacing hardware with our software solutions to provide exceptional value in your OMT software purchase. Software such as ONAIR and Logger are powerful automation and audio solutions that are enhanced with simple and reliable hardware interfacing devices.
V4 Logger User Guide 86 INSTALLATION Please read the Broadcast Tools GPI 32 manual before installing this device as it will provide an outline of how the device functions and its requirements. The following is an excerpt from the Broadcast Tools manual. The GPI-32 interfaces 32 optically isolated inputs to a users PC's RS-232 or USB port. The serial data conforms to our standard switcher PIP format.
87 V4 Logger http://www.ftdichip.com The CDM 2.02.04 has been verified and used in this guide. Create a folder on the “C:\” root or convenient location to save the driver file. Extract the file in the same folder location. NOW YOU CAN CONNECT Be sure to connect the USB cable and power supply to the GPI 32 while the computer you are connecting to is “off”. Verify that the power is on the GPI 32 device and this can be determined by the green led beside the power cord jack.
V4 Logger User Guide Double click on Ports (COM & LPT) and verify there is a USB serial device driver installed. You may want to change the COM port that the new USB serial driver is currently on to ensure the available ports are sequential, especially if you are adding additional serial ports through a PCI card or USB device. To change the COM port to a different value, double click on the USB Serial Port from the Ports (COM & LPT) section of the Device Manager.
89 V4 Logger The following screen will allow you to select an open or available COM port in Windows. The above example is changing COM 3 to COM 2. After you click “OK”, you should see the following screen showing the correct COM port number in the display.
V4 Logger User Guide 90 Reboot the computer as the COM port will need to be reinitialized through Windows. Now you are ready to configure your Media Touch ONAIR or Logger upon restart. NOTE: You can also run the GPI-32 at 38,400 by changing the value in Windows, in the Logger Configuration and by changing the DIP switches on the GPI-32. This is available on Versions 3.X and 4.X of Logger. If you are experiencing “lag” at the 9600 rate on closures, then increase to 38,400.
91 V4 Logger LOGGER CONFIGURATION Once the VCP software is installed (see previous driver setup), configuring Logger is relatively simple. Start the Logger application and from the top left corner, click on “Configure” then “Hardware”. You should see the following display. Enable the SRC 32 device as the input codes are the same as the GPI 32 and select the appropriate COM port. You will need to restart your Logger application once you have saved your configuration settings.
V4 Logger User Guide Special Notes: Be sure to select “COM 1” on the SRC 32 under the Hardware device selection on versions 2.6.1 and older. Version 2.6.7 and later of Logger have support for multiple COM ports. When finished, click and . Remember to restart the Logger application so the changes will take effect. HYPERTERMINAL If you are unsure if your Broadcast Tools GPI 32 device is communicating over the specified port, Hyper Terminal is a simple way to show the communication on a specific COM port.
93 V4 Logger The following screen upon starting Hyper Terminal may ask you to make this the default Telnet program and ask for the Telephone Area code in your area. Once completed, you should see this screen. Give an appropriate name for the connection such as TEST and click . to and click Select the COM port you have the GPI 32 device connected .
V4 Logger User Guide 94 Be sure to set the COM port to 9600 from the default of 2400 then click and . Force a closure at input 1 through 16 on the first block (J5) and 17 through 32 on the second block (J6) starting with the first connector position on the GPI 32. There are two common connections on each block and they are the two connections farthest to the right hand side of the plug looking from the back of the unit. They are generally green in color and will have a “lug” type set screw.
95 V4 Logger 37 connectors on the back also and you may install a straight through StarGuide II/III to GPI 32 cable for convenience. Either connection will produce the same results. The screen shot below shows the ASCII text on the Hyper Terminal screen for the first 16 closures that were manually forced. If you are not seeing any text on the screen, verify that the GPI 32 DIP switch settings have position 5 and 6 in the up or on position and the rest of the switches down or in the off position.
V4 Logger User Guide For Media Touch system support: OMT Support 1-800-726-2635 support@imediatouch.com To report a bug or place a feature request: QA and Product Management rlandry@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Software: Jackie Tetlock Sales Manager Jtetlock@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Support: Brenda Barteaux Support Administrator supportadmin@imediatouch.
97 V4 Logger 1.11.3 Broadcast Tools SS4.2/SS8.2 Switcher “HOW TO” SERIES HOW TO SETUP VERSION 2.6.X, 3.X, and 4.X LOGGER WITH A BROADCAST TOOLS SS4.2 OR SS8.
V4 Logger User Guide 98 OVERVIEW This “HOW TO” guide will demonstrate basic configuration for a Broadcast Tools SS4.2/8.2 audio switcher for use with the iMedia Logger software. Some of the commonly used functions for a Logger/BTools pairing are: - Pre-Recorded Satellite Events - Best of Shows - Mic skimming - Audio Routing For a detailed manual on the iMediaLogger software, please refer to our website at www.imediatouch.com/help and download the Version 4 user guide for Logger.
99 V4 Logger SS4.2 dipswitch settings: On Logger, set the switches on the SS4.
V4 Logger User Guide 100 Closure wiring on the SS4.2 Since switch position 7 is “ON”, the row showing the PIP1, PIP2, etc is the correct reference and is the large, lower connector on the back of the SS4.2. PIP1 represents 1, PIP 2 represents 2, etc. in the drop down closure assignment in Logger.
101 V4 Logger SS8.2 dipswitch settings: You must remove the four #2 Phillips screws from the top of the BTools SS8.2 lid to access the dipswitch and change settings. Make sure the power is off before changing dipswitch settings. On Logger, set the dip switch setting on the SS8.
V4 Logger User Guide PIP 1 represents 1, PIP 2 represents 2, etc. J-6 is the DB 25 connector towards the center on the back of the BTools SS8.2 and the J-7 connector is the DB 25 connector closer to the right hand side on the back of the BTools SS8.
103 V4 Logger Logger Software Configuration The main screen of your Logger software will appear similar to the example below. To configure your iMediaLogger software for use with a BTools Audio switcher, go to the “Tools” drop down at the top left corner of the main screen. The following configuration screen should appear with the “Files” tab information being displayed by default. The “Default Destination” is the location that the local audio file recordings will be sent or “stored”.
V4 Logger User Guide 104 NOTE: The “Split” function from the Feeds section of Logger requires an OMT database. This feature cannot be used with a stand-alone Logger. It must be used with an OMT automation system/database. Select the “Hardware” tab along the top of the configuration screen to select and configure your BTools SS4.2/8.2 Audio Switcher. Click on the enable box for “Enable Switcher” and select “BTools SS8.2” if you are configuring either a SS4.2 or a SS8.2 switcher.
105 V4 Logger Click on the “Administration” tab after you have configured your BTools switcher under the “Hardware” tab. Make sure all event logging is enabled as this will script all closure and audio routing to the event log. This is the event log after saving the configuration changes and restarting Logger. Note that the BTools switcher is now recognized on COM port 2 at 9600 baud.
V4 Logger User Guide 106 MIC Skimming in Logger Now we are ready to create a Feed item under the “Feeds” tab in Logger. Click on “Add” at the bottom right corner of the Feeds page and you will see the following screen appear. Give your new feed item a name and click “OK” The “TEST” feed has been setup to record to the “Default Destination” as previously discussed and the audio format is set to MP3, stereo, at a sample rate of 256,000.
107 V4 Logger The “TEST” feed will be scheduled under the “Logging” window of the Schedule tab as it will be a mic skim for anytime the mic is “live”. This example assumes that the audio source would be the “audition out” from the console.
V4 Logger User Guide 108 Now select the appropriate output of the BTools Audio switcher that is input into the sound card of your Logger recording device. Output 1 of the BTools is wired into the single channel sound card input for this example. You can choose between 1, 2, or all (both). Click “OK” when complete and you should see the configuration you have just set show up in the “On Start” window. Next, we will configure the “On Stop” section by selecting the “Edit” button on the same row.
109 V4 Logger Click “OK” when finished and you should be able to see your configuration for both “On Start” and “On Stop” as the screen shot below. We have successfully assigned audio routing. Now we can assign closures to the BTools switcher. Select the ”Input Closures” tab from the main Feeds page. You can also assign Output closures in the event you need to trigger an external device. Select the “Broadcast Tools SS8.2” from the available list under Input Closures.
V4 Logger User Guide 110 Select the “Edit” button from the “On Stop” field and configure to “Goes High” on the same closure input. If you require two separate closures based on your console setup, select another input closure for the “On Stop” value. Most consoles can be configured to use one input closure for a Low/High change of state or condition. Click “OK” when complete and you should see the following information displayed.
111 V4 Logger If you are planning to record “Best Of” shows or want the audio only without long periods of silence on traditional background recordings or mic skimming, use the “Pause” closure. The Pause closure feature acts exactly as the “Old School” cassette recorder for monitoring or validating announcers when on shift. It will only record audio when the closure is active and remain in “pause” when the closure is inactive or off.
V4 Logger User Guide You should see the following window and feed since we only have one feed created. By default the recording “split” time is 30 minutes. This value can be set from one minute to two hours from the drop down menu. Click “OK” when complete and you should see the following entry under “Logging”. The “TEST” feed will now record anytime the closure assigned to Input 1 is active and stop anytime the closure is inactive on Input 1.
113 V4 Logger OMT Database Recordings You can configure Logger to record directly to the OMT database if you have a Media Touch automation system (ONAIR software and audio assets and database). Prior to configuring your logger software, you must map an “O” drive on the Logger computer to the root of your server or ONAIR computer’s “O” drive. Verify that your Logger computer contains all appropriate user accounts (MTS, OPLOG, Logger, etc.
V4 Logger User Guide You should also be able to select any of the available categories that you have created through Media Touch Production. I have selected the “BED” category for this example. I have also assigned audio routing to Input 2 and Input closure 2 under the same procedure as the original “TEST” feed creation.
115 V4 Logger Since I am recording directly to the OMT Database, I will be using a “Daily” schedule. To create a daily schedule, select the “Schedule” tab from the main Logger window. Right click in the open daily window and select “Edit”. You should see the following edit screen and now be able to select between the two feeds we have just created. NOTE: The audio format is based on the category that was originally created with Media Touch Production.
V4 Logger User Guide 116 Click “OK” when complete and you should see the daily entry as per below. Pre-Recorded Satellite Events I have created a new category in Media Touch Production called BGR. I will create a new feed called DR LAURA as I wish to record her show into my newly created category. This will allow me to automate the Logger recording and my ONAIR log play out schedule. I must select the “Split Closure” tab from the Feeds window then select the corresponding “Edit” button.
117 V4 Logger Click “OK” and you will see Split file information in the edit window. I have placed a value of 3 minutes under the split delay time. Every time a closure occurs on Input closure 3, the recording will stop, wait 3 minutes, then start recording another segment while incrementing the cut number by one. Select the Schedule tab from the main Logger window and right click in the Daily window to create the appropriate recording time and associated information. In the following Dr.
V4 Logger User Guide 118 I have enabled the “Use Schedule Split Closure Delays” as there are several different length local breaks that I must take into consideration and schedule. To access the “Split Closure Record Delay Times”, click on the “Set Delays” button. Follow your scheduling clock from your show provider and/or use the log template for the number and length of each required local commercial break. Place this value into the corresponding field in the Delay Time schedule.
119 V4 Logger Place the time of the first local break in the “Record delay time” window and click on “Add”. This value should now be the first in the list displayed. Since each hour is the same, the second hour will be a repeat of the first. When complete, click “OK”.
V4 Logger User Guide 120 “Best of Shows” using the Pause feature. Create a new feed as with the example above. Select the OMT Database and appropriate category under File Properties of the Feeds page. Unfortunately, you must have an OMT database/automation system to use the “Pause” feature. Select an appropriate Input Closure value on your SS4.2/SS8.2. I have chosen Input Closure 4 for this example to be “active” when low and to “pause” when high.
121 V4 Logger You can also Cart tag the audio if it is an MP2/PCM category you have selected. If you have chosen an MP3 category, ID3 information will be applied to the cut. You can also XML tag the file if you are creating a Pod Cast or sending to the WebSecure+ appliance for automated Pod Casts and Archiving. NOTE: XML tagging must have the “Archive To” enabled along with a valid ftp location previously configured.
V4 Logger User Guide For Media Touch system support: OMT Support 1-800-726-2635 support@imediatouch.com To report a bug or place a feature request: QA and Product Management rlandry@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Software: Jackie Tetlock Sales Manager Jtetlock@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Support: Brenda Barteaux Support Administrator supportadmin@imediatouch.
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V4 Logger User Guide 124 OVERVIEW The PCI WDT 500 card is an industrial I/O card that is primarily used to reset the PC in the event the there is no activity on the PCI bus in your ONAIR or Logger computer. The WDT 500 card is solid and reliable and is designed for mission critical applications where a single computer must continue running and there is no other failover computer or mechanism available.
125 V4 Logger HARDWARE INSTALLATION Power down the computer you wish to install the card into and remove the cover. Install the PCI WDT 500 card into a suitable PCI slot and ensure the card is seated and free of wire or cable obstruction. Find the following power supply wire as per the outline from the PCI WDT 500 guide. The ATX pin out will be the same on the current 24 pin power connectors with exception of four additional wires. The “Grey” wire should still be in the same location at Pin 8.
V4 Logger User Guide 126 The following screen shot to the left shows the contents of an HP Compaq 5700 series computer with card installed only (no wiring). After you have removed the side cover from the computer, install the WDT 500 card in a suitable location. This computer also contains an ASI 5111 sound card. The reset cable that is supplied with the WDT 500 has been looped over the cable hold on the air flow cover of the PC until ready for connection.
127 V4 Logger When ready, open the wire clamp and pull the excess loop out.
V4 Logger User Guide 128 Locate the “Grey” wire on the ATX power connector and it should match the pin out specified by the WDT 500 user guide. Place the “Grey” wire to the inside channel of the Wire Connector and the closure wire to the outside channel. Allow for enough cable to tie down securely and without pinching or straining the card or other cables. Use pliers to crimp the connector and fold the plastic lip.
129 V4 Logger Use several cable ties to bundle wires neatly and allowing for maximum air flow inside your computer chassis. Special Notes: The lead supplied by Kontron on the WDT 500 card will come with either a red or black control wire pre attached on the “WDRST” terminal. The “After” shot below was taken from a second computer that required a WDT 500 card. Before After The reset wire that comes pre-attached will be connected to the WDRST lug.
V4 Logger User Guide Software Installation: You can use the disk that Kontron has provided with the card or simply go to their website at http://us.kontron.com and select the download section for the WDT 500 software. From the CD: Place the Kontron CD in your computer and “Install Software To Hard Disk” after the auto installer screen appears. Once the software has been installed to disk, you will see a scroll through library window.
131 V4 Logger Select the PCI-WDT 500 from the scroll through library then select “Install”. Upon the completion of the install download, run “PCIFIND”. This will install the card to the Windows Registry and iMediaTouch software will recognize the card.
V4 Logger User Guide 132 Once you have select “PCIFIND” the screen on the right will appear. You should see a valid IRQ and base address with no error messages. Reboot the computer and “Allow Windows to Install Software Automatically” upon detection of the Kontron WDT 500 card when the computer returns to the Desktop. Your card should now be ready for use. You can also go to the Device Manager in Windows to verify the card is installed properly.
133 V4 Logger You will see the “Files” tab by default of the “Configuration” screen. Now select the “Administration” tab and enable all event logging. By enabling all event logging from this window we can check the “Event Viewer” from the Logger main window and verify that the WDT 500 watchdog card is recognized and working. Now select the “Hardware” tab and enable the WDT 500 card.
V4 Logger User Guide 134 Click “Apply” then “OK” then restart the Logger application. Upon the restart of the Logger application, go to the “Event” tab from the main Logger screen and note the start up sequence outlined in text display. You should see a valid WDT 500 device enabled. If there is an issue with the WDT 500 card installation or the Kontron driver, you will see this in the Event viewer.
135 V4 Logger For Media Touch system support: OMT Support 1-800-726-2635 support@imediatouch.com To report a bug or place a feature request: QA and Product Management rlandry@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Software: Jackie Tetlock Sales Manager Jtetlock@imediatouch.com To purchase Media Touch Support: Brenda Barteaux Support Administrator supportadmin@imediatouch.
