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V-Tap Analog 2
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V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode
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  • Page 1 V-Tap Analog 2 Manual v4.21 V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3.10 Stereo Recording & Recording Quality ....... 25 3.3.11 Notification Message settings ..........26 3.3.12 Analog settings ..............27 3.3.13 Special Settings & Commands ..........30 3.3.14 Licenses & Versions .............. 33 V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...
  • Page 3 Notification & System Messages ......... 45 Number-list (Black- or White-list) ........ 46 Telnet connection............47 Technical Specifications ........... 48 Revision History ............49 Acknowledgements ..........50 12.1 Privacy ................50 12.2 Liability ................50 V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The LAN cable is connected to the Ethernet port (100 Mbps). The V-Tap Analog 2 is a member of a family of compatible products that can be used to create all sorts of recording solutions. There are V-Taps for VoIP, Analog, Audio and ISDN telephony and there is a V-App for mobile recording.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The two possible ways to connect the V-Tap Analog to the telephone system (line or handset) are shown in the next two schemes. The possibility to use the V-Tap Analog for audio recording is shown in the third scheme. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 6: Line Connection (Analog Phone)

    The position of the wire-select switch is always to the right in this case. 2.2.2 Handset connection (Digital Phone) The position of the wire-select switch can be to the left or to the right, depending on the wiring inside the handset-cable. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 7: Audio Connection

    By connecting a headphone or multi-media speakers, the user can listen live to calls on the line. No further web-setting is needed for this feature. OUTPUT INPUT V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    In that case the recordings of different locations are centrally stored in one database. To setup the Apresa to act as a Tunnel server for a V-Tap, go to System settings, Network tab and enable “V-Tap” as is shown below: NOTE1: Apresa’s IP address is the “Tunnel Server Address”...

  • Page 9: V-Archive Software On A Pc

    V-Archive software for the PC can, just as the Apresa, receive Tunnel data from the V-Tap Analog, convert this data into audio files and store the files into its own database. The V-Archive software can also receive multiple data streams from different V-Tap units simultaneously.

  • Page 10: Checklist For Tunnel Connection

    BLUE LED blinks. 9) To see if the PC receives something from the V-Tap, it is possible to make a network trace for test purposes. In V-Archive, go to menu Actions and select ‘Network trace’, press Start, make a short call, wait 10 seconds, press Stop and then Save.

  • Page 11: Web Interface And Settings

    12 digits MAC address of the V-Tap, found on the bottom. Then the IP address 192.168.55.66 must be entered in a browser. In the case of using a cable, DHCP is enabled and the V-Tap can be accessed with a browser by entering the address http://vtapXXXX.local...

  • Page 12: Web Interface

    . Insert the SD card into the V-Tap unit. . The IP address has now changed and can be accessed. . The file “IP.TXT” is deleted from the card by the V-Tap. . Note: The IP address 0.0.0.0 enables DHCP on the V-Tap.
  • Page 13 Putting the mouse cursor on the ‘i’ behind a setting, will show extra information about that setting. By pressing the Save & Logout button, the settings are sent to the V-Tap unit. Any ongoing recording is stopped, the file on SD card is closed, and after a few seconds the new settings are activated.

  • Page 14: Settings

    The DHCP setting is not used for Wi-Fi connections. IP Address As part of the local network, the V-Tap needs an IP address. In case DHCP is used, the DHCP server will assign the V-Tap an IP address. In case DHCP is not used, a static IP address must be filled in.
  • Page 15 In case DHCP is used, the DNS address is automatically obtained. ___________________________________________________________________ Setup for VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q) To setup the V-Tap to take part of a Virtual LAN, the following option must be added to the IP Address: /VLAN<0-4095> : Set the VID field and enable VLAN tagging.

  • Page 16: Tunnel Settings

    V-Tap Analog. Leaving this field empty will disable the Tunnel function all together, in which case the V-Tap only stores recordings onto the SD card. The receiving server can be an Apresa recorder or a PC running the V-Archive software.

  • Page 17: Special Tunnel & Network Settings

    49152 and 65535. This range of port numbers is recommended by IANA to be used for dynamic ports. Once a connection has been established between the V-Tap and the receiving Tunnel server, the chosen port number is kept active for the duration of the communication session.
  • Page 18 .TC<sec> = Tunnel Connect Timeout (default 22 seconds) This timeout is used when the V-Tap tries to connect to the Tunnel server. The default 22 seconds is enough to send 4 requests. If no reply comes from the remote side within the timeout, the V-Tap starts trying again after a few seconds with a new source port number (see above).

  • Page 19: Wi-Fi Settings

    After pressing Save and log in again, the below 3 parameters will become visible. Once Wi-Fi is enabled, you can use your mobile phone or a laptop to connect to the V-Tap over the air to access the settings. The following steps must be taken: •...

  • Page 20: Login Settings For Web Access & Ftp

    V-Tap in the address bar of any browser. See also Access & IP Address. The V-Tap also has a build in FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server that allows you to access the internal filing system. At this moment, this is only used for updating the firmware remotely; see Firmware update.

  • Page 21: Ntp And Date+Time Settings

    NTP and Date+Time settings NTP (Network Time Protocol) can be used to synchronize the internal clock. The V-Tap Analog also has an internal battery to keep the clock running when power fails, but this is not as accurate as the clock on an NTP server.

  • Page 22: Local Phone Number

    A name is shown in capitals in the database software. The remote phone number is obtained from the dial process during outbound calls (received DTMF) or from the received Caller ID during inbound calls. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 23: Button Mode Setting

    After power on, the Red LED is OFF, so the V-Tap is not recording. Mode + 4 = When 4 is added to mode, the V-Tap is in ‘pre-recording’ mode, meaning that all audio of all calls is always stored, even after stopping with the button.

  • Page 24: Audio Input Setting

    2 or 3 (sample rate 16 or 32 KHz). When recording from the audio plug, the start/stop method must also be changed to manually with the Button Mode or automatically with Audio Activated Recording. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 25: Stereo Recording & Recording Quality

    Stereo Recording & Recording Quality Stereo Recording Stereo recording can be of use when the V-Tap Analog is connected to a 4-wired handset on the line inputs. Then the audio of the speaker and microphone signals (remote and local sides of a call) are stored separately in the recorded files.

  • Page 26: Notification Message Settings

    +64 : Include the notification message in the recordings. Note1: The default volume is too loud when the V-Tap is connected to the handset of a phone instead of an analog line. The value should be set about 7 steps lower in that case.

  • Page 27: Analog Settings

    The second method uses an audio level detector and the Audio Start/Stop Level is then used to start and stop recording. This method must be used when the V-Tap Analog is connected to the handset of a phone. The phone can be of any type then, digital or analog.
  • Page 28 8 KHz in Mono mode. The value 512 can be added to set a special feature; then both channels A and B are used to detect audio for start. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...
  • Page 29 Extra amplifiers (20x) can be enabled when the audio signals have a very low volume. Activating this setting is almost always needed when the V-Tap is connected to the handset of a phone (4-wires). V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 30: Special Settings & Commands

    = Notification Beep Interval in seconds, using "NBEEP.WAV". ".IW<sec>" = Notification Beep Interval in seconds, using Square Wave. ".IL<num>" = Notification Beep Length for Square Wave (default=62). ".IF<num>" = Notification Beep Frequency for Square Wave (default=2). V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...
  • Page 31 = Set Timeout for the TCP web server (default 90). ".WK<secs>" = Keep-alive timer for the Wi-Fi Tunnel connection (def 60). ".WUP" = Try to update the Wi-Fi module. ".WZ0/1" = Disable/Enable Wi-Fi module during recording. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...
  • Page 32 = Open Debug Trace file. The file TRACE.TXT is closed again after web login. Then ".DT" must be removed again and the settings saved. TRACE.TXT can be read from the SD card or downloaded with ftp. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 33: Licenses & Versions

    Ethernet network is an unique identifier that is needed to route the packets over the LAN. The serial number and MAC address are both shown for information purposes only and cannot be changed. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 34: Led's

    This can only be solved by removing the card again. Check if the card lock-switch is on, else it is recommended to verify the card on an external PC. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 35: Green Link Led

    The Red LED also starts blinking in that case. Check the firewall on the PC or switch! The Green LED goes to steady ON when the connection is made. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 36: Blue Data Led

    Amber LED blinking fast (Red LED ON): SD card ERROR. • A read- or write-error happened on the SD card or the SD card is not usable by the system. The card must be removed and checked. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 37: Button Functions

    NOTE2: When the Blue LED is not blinking, then no recording is busy, so no data is written, in which case the SD card can also be taken out. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 38: Disable Dhcp Temporary

    192.168.55.255 and the IP mask should be 255.255.255.0. 5.4 Show IP address The IP address of the V-Tap unit can get lost for some reason or is unknown, because a DHCP server is used and the name protocol does not work (MDNS). In other words, the user cannot reach the web interface anymore.

  • Page 39: Copy Settings From Sd Card

    5.5 Copy Settings from SD card The V-Tap automatically copies the settings files to the root of the SD card, directly after insertion (only if they do not exist already). The file CFG.VTH from the SD card can be edited with a text editor on the PC and then be copied back to internal memory.

  • Page 40: Firmware Update

    - Release the button, then update starts immediately. - Normal operation resumes after maximal 30 seconds. The files must be on the BOOT UPDATE.SD HTAP.ROM HTAP.CPY card. The files are optional. SAVECONF DELCONF CLEARROM V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 41: Sd Card Usage

    The SD card is used to store the recorded calls. Without an SD card the recording of calls does not work. The V-Tap system stores the recorded data as a WAV file per call in the G.711 A-Law format. This takes 8000 bytes per second of storage space.

  • Page 42: Special Sd Card Settings

    By default, the WAV files on the SD card can be played by any media player. By enabling the file encryption, the files only produce noise. The file encryption uses the same Encryption Password as the Tunnel encryption. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...
  • Page 43 SD card. The default is good for most of the cards on the market. Valid speeds to enter: 1 till 12, 15, 17, 20, 24, 25, 30, 40 and 60. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...
  • Page 44 “.FF” setting. The read-counter can be set back to resend files. For example, “.CR0” will resend all recorder files from the card to the Tunnel server. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 45: Notification & System Messages

    1. With an SD card: Put your .WAV file(s) in the root of an SD card. Insert the SD card into the V-Tap. The system will automatically copy the file(s) to its internal memory and delete the file(s) from the card.

  • Page 46: Number-List (Black- Or White-List)

    1. With an SD card: Put the file BLACK.TXT or WHITE.TXT in the root of an SD card. Insert the SD card into the V-Tap. The system will automatically copy the file to its internal memory and delete the file from the card.

  • Page 47: Telnet Connection

    9 Telnet connection The V-Tap can be accessed with the Telnet (Teletype Network) protocol. Telnet is an older protocol to access devices remotely with a simple terminal and then perform maintenance or change settings. Telnet also uses protocol with fixed...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    : V2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps) USB Profile : Generic HID (VID: 0DE1 / PID: 5202) USB Current : 5V @ 500mA (Max. 3 W) USB Connector : Full size ‘B’- type V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 49: Revision History

    December 2018 • Picture in Audio connection added. v4.3 November 2018 • New chapter: Checklist for Tunnel connection. • Picture in Apresa install replaced. v4.2 September 2018 • First release. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

  • Page 50: Acknowledgements

    Correct functioning of the V-Tap Analog cannot be guaranteed under all conditions and thus we do not accept any liability for loss of information or other damages due to the use of the V-Tap Analog. V-Tap Analog 2 Manual EN v4.21 Sept 2021 © 2018-2021 Vidicode...

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