MAYAH FLASHMAN II User manual
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Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II
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FLASHMAN II User Manual; Order-No. F-UM001
Revision 01/2012
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List of Contents
Part I Introduction 6
...................................................................................................................................61What is FLASHMAN II
...................................................................................................................................72Scope of Delivery
...................................................................................................................................73Useful Accessories
Part II First Start 10
...................................................................................................................................101Before Start
...................................................................................................................................102Battery Charger
...................................................................................................................................113Connectors
...................................................................................................................................124Buttons
...................................................................................................................................145Graphic User Interface
...................................................................................................................................156Switching On And Off
...................................................................................................................................167Useful Hints
......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Default IP settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
How to access the device via FTP
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
How to start Web Remote
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
How to update the firmware
......................................................................................................................................................... 19
How to activate Keycodes
......................................................................................................................................................... 19
How to reset the device
......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Boot Script
Part III Front panel user Interface 22
...................................................................................................................................221Main Screen
...................................................................................................................................252Control keys
......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Menu key
......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Stop key
...................................................................................................................................263Cursor keys / OK button
...................................................................................................................................274Function keys
......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Recorder button
......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Playback button
......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Connect button
......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Back light / Audio button
...................................................................................................................................355Menu structure
......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Recorder
.................................................................................................................................................. 35
Tracks
.................................................................................................................................................. 36
Upload
.................................................................................................................................................. 38
Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Quality
........................................................................................................................................... 41
Storage
.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Card
......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Monitor .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Mixer
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Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 47
Audio In
........................................................................................................................................... 49
Mix Mode
......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Codec .................................................................................................................................................. 50
Status ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Interface
........................................................................................................................................... 53
Coding
.................................................................................................................................................. 54
Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Interface...................................................................................................................................... 54
Ethernet
...................................................................................................................................... 55
SIP ...................................................................................................................................... 57
3G ...................................................................................................................................... 58
WLAN
........................................................................................................................................... 60
Quality ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Apply codec profile
...................................................................................................................................... 63
New codec profile
...................................................................................................................................... 66
Edit codec profile
...................................................................................................................................... 66
Delete codec profile
......................................................................................................................................................... 66
System .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Configs
.................................................................................................................................................. 68
LCD .................................................................................................................................................. 69
Display
.................................................................................................................................................. 69
Miscellaneous
........................................................................................................................................... 69
Device ID
........................................................................................................................................... 70
Date & Time
........................................................................................................................................... 71
System health
........................................................................................................................................... 71
Versions
........................................................................................................................................... 71
Connections
........................................................................................................................................... 72
User Interface
........................................................................................................................................... 72
Factory Default
........................................................................................................................................... 72
Timeouts
........................................................................................................................................... 73
AJC ........................................................................................................................................... 73
BGAN........................................................................................................................................... 74
Export Configuration
........................................................................................................................................... 74
Import Configuration
........................................................................................................................................... 74
Ancillary Data
........................................................................................................................................... 75
Storage
.................................................................................................................................................. 77
Switch Off
Part IV How to use for 80
...................................................................................................................................801Recording during Transmission
...................................................................................................................................812Playback during Transmission
Part V Technical specifications 84
...................................................................................................................................841General Technical Specifications
Index 87
Part I
Introduction
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1Introduction
1.1 What is FLASHMAN II
FLASHMAN II comprises the following general features:
·Recording
·Playback of files
·Transmission
·Recording during Transmission
·Playback during Transmission
·Mixer
·Mobile
For all the features FLASHMAN II was intent to have an 'easy to use' and
'intuitive' User Interface. However, nobody is perfect and therefore serious
suggestions to improve this user interface are highly appreciated. For this and
a) Recorder
FLASHMAN II can record audio on the following media:
·Standard SD-card (see also chapter Introduction/Useful Accessories)
·Standard USB stick (see also chapter Introduction/Useful Accessories)
The audio input can be recorded from the audio inputs 1 and 2. Since
FLASHMAN II is a professional portable audio recorder the audio input supports
the features:
·Switching between line and microphone input
·Switchable high pass filter
·Switchable limiter
·Switchable attenuation of -20 dB
·Switchable phantom power of 48 Volts for condenser microphones
The recorded audio can be saved in following formats
·MPEG Layer 2; file format Digas Musifile; file name extension .msf
·MPEG Layer 3; file format BWF; file name extension .mp3
·Linear audio (PCM); file format: BWF; file name Extension .wav
·AAC; file format RAW; file name extension: .aac
·AAC (HE); file format RAW; file name extension: .aac
·other formats as RAW
b) Player
FLASHMAN II can playback and transmit the recorded files. The audio can be
monitored via the headphones and the line output (see also chapter First Start/
Connectors).
c) Transmission
Besides the functionality of recording and playback of files FLASHMAN II also
inherits some of the genes of one of the most powerful professional audio codec
CENTAURI II. Therefore live audio or recorded audio can be transmitted and
received via the following interfaces:
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·Ethernet (IP-transmission)
·3G/UMTS (optional; IP-transmission; see chapter Introduction/Useful
Accessories)
·WLAN (optional; IP-transmission; see chapter Introduction/Useful Accessories
)
d) Recording during Transmission
FLASHMAN II can also record the transmitted audio in linear format. This
enables you to protocol all your transmissions.
e) Playing during Transmission
FLASHMAN II enables to listen to an audio file while another audio is transmitted.
Listen to your lately recorded interview while transmitting a parliament debate.
f) Mixer
The powerful mixer of FLASHMAN II enables you to mix all input and output
audio. More info about this
can be found in chapter Front panel user interface/menu/monitor/mixer.
g) Mobile
Features as
·compact size
·light weight
·powerful rechargeable battery
·support of mobile interfaces such as 3G/UMTS and WLAN
·robust housing
·professional audio input connectors (no adapter necessary)
·ergonomic design
·easy to press buttons
excel the FLASHMAN II as a true mobile device.
1.2 Scope of Delivery
·FLASHMAN II (order no. FMII)
·This manual (link: www.mayah.com/content/download/pdfs/manuals/
FLASHMAN II-man_eng.pdf)
·FLASHMAN II AC/DC international power supply (100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz)
(order no. F-PSU)
·FLASHMAN II rechargeable battery (order no. F-ACC)
·FLASHMAN II battery charger (order no. F-CH)
1.3 Useful Accessories
Original MAYAH FLASHMAN II Accessories
·FLASHMAN II carrying bag (Order no. F-BAG)
·FLASHMAN II 3G/UMTS card (Order no. F-3G)
·FLASHMAN II WLAN card (Order no. F-WLAN)
·FLASHMAN II Car charger cable (Order no. F-CAR)
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Other FLASHMAN II Accessories
·SD/SDHC card (for recording)
·PCMCIA adapter for CF memory card (CF = Compact Flash)
·USB stick (for recording)
Notes:
·If you want to use FLASHMAN II for mobile transmission you need an 3G/
UMTS or a WLAN card.
·If you want to use FLASHMAN II for recording you need either a SD/SDHC
card, a PC memory card or an USB storage device
Part II
First Start
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2 First Start
2.1 Before Start
·Check if scope of delivery (see chapter Scope of Delivery) is complete with
help of the included packing list
·Recharge the original FLASHMAN II battery with the original FLASHMAN II
recharger (see also chapter Battery Recharger). Please just use the original
FLASHMAN II equipment. MAYAH is not liable for damages caused by none-
MAYAH equipment.
·For later recording/playback insert either an SD/SDHC card or USB stick or
PCMCIA memory card
·For later mobile transmission insert either the original FLASHMAN II 3G/
UMTS card or the original FLASHMAN II WLAN card
2.2 Battery Charger
The original FLASHMAN II battery charger can be used in a range of
·100-240V
and
·50-60 Hz.
With appropriate adapters this charger nearly can be used world wide.
To enhance lifetime of FLASHMAN II battery it is strongly recommended first to
insert the FLASHMAN II battery and afterwards to connect the charger to the AC
electricity network.
The charger has got three LED's.
Meaning of LED's:
·Power (Green LED):
Lights up when charger is connected to electricity network
·Charging (Yellow LED):
Lights up during battery charging. When FLASHMAN II battery is fully charged
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