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© 2012 MAYAH Communications

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 2 MAYAH, FLASHMAN II, FLASHCAST are registered Trademarks. All other trademarks are acknowledged with this. FLASHMAN II User Manual; Order-No. F-UM001 Revision 01/2012 © 2012 MAYAH Communications For copying this manual, even by extract, an explicit written permission of Mayah Communication GmbH is required.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents List of Contents Part I Introduction ........................... 6 What is FLASHMAN II ........................... 7 Scope of Delivery Useful Accessories ........................... 7 Part II First Start Before Start ........................... 10 ........................... 10 Battery Charger ........................... 11 Connectors Buttons ........................... 12 ...........................
  • Page 4 Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II ..............................Setup ............................Audio In ............................Mix Mode ................................. Codec ..............................Status ............................Interface ............................Coding ..............................Setup ............................Interface ............................54 Ethernet ............................55 ............................57 ............................58 WLAN ............................Quality ............................63 Apply codec profile ............................
  • Page 5 Part Introduction...

  • Page 6: Part I Introduction

    · 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 any other questions referring FLASHMAN II please contact info@mayah.com.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    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.
  • Page 8 · 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...
  • Page 9 Part First Start...

  • Page 10: Part Ii First Start

    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.

  • Page 11: Connectors

    Slot for FLASHMAN II battery Here the original FLASHMAN II battery can be inserted. This battery enables a mobile use of FLASHMAN II for a period of about 5 hours, depending on type of use. d) Ethernet connector The RJ45 Ethernet connector can be used for IP-transmission via LAN and WAN.

  • Page 12: Buttons

    (instead of SD/SDHC card or PC-Memory card). USB mini port This USB mini port is planned to use FLASHMAN II as a client (e.g as professional sound card for PC). Audio connectors on the bottom side...
  • Page 13 10% for each further character. b) Function buttons The 4 function buttons have got the following meanings: · Recorder button Pressing this button starts the recoding functionality of FLASHMAN II (see also Front panel user interface/Functions keys/Recoder button) · Playback button...

  • Page 14: Graphic User Interface

    Front panel user interface/Control keys/Stop key. · Menu button Pressing this button for 2 seconds switches on the FLASHMAN II. At running FLASHMAN II it activates the menu mode. For more info please consult item Front panel user interface/Control keys/Menu key.

  • Page 15: Switching On And Off

    Direction of the cursor buttons corresponds to the navigation direction on screen. Switching On And Off To switch on FLASHMAN II press and hold the Menu key till back light is on. To prevent accidental switch off this must be done via front panel menu item System/Switch Off.

  • Page 16: Useful Hints

    Note 2: If you want to control your FLASHMAN II in your LAN it must be located in the same subnet as your PC i.e. when the digits of your binary net mask are '1' the referring digits of the IP address of your FLASHMAN II and your PC must be the same.

  • Page 17: How To Access The Device Via Ftp

    2.7.4 How to update the firmware In some cases it can be necessary to update your FLASHMAN II. It can be done using a USB stick or an SD card or using FTP. The update process should not be interrupted, otherwise the unit can be damaged.
  • Page 18 Update via Web Remote (recommended) · Download an Update file "*.upd" from MAYAH web-site or FTP · Open the web remote control of the FLASHMAN II and go to the menu "SPECIAL/Firmware Update" · Upload an Update file "*.upd" from your computer to the device ·...

  • Page 19: How To Activate Keycodes

    SPECIAL/Reset of the Web Remote Control. c) it is possible to do by establishing a telnet session to the FLASHMAN II or by using a telnet console in the SPECIAL area of the integrated web-remote and typing the direct command 'sys_reset factory'.

  • Page 20: Boot Script

    USB stick created by service staff to support non technical colleagues. A file named 'mayah-command-scripts.txt' can be used as a boot script if it is located in the root folder of a USB stick. A boot script can contain a set of any direct commands (one command per line).
  • Page 21 Part Front panel user Interface...

  • Page 22: Part Iii Front Panel User Interface

    Front panel user Interface > Front panel user Interface After FLASHMAN II is booted up the following main screen is shown: Main Screen The main screen elements are: a) Menu bar The menu key enables: · to activate/deactivate the menu mode ·...
  • Page 23 · remaining time; in this case the symbol Ñ is shown above Note: It can be switched between elapsed / remaining time in the menu item SYS/ Display. Note 2: Depending on situation the time format is · minutes:seconds,deci seconds (<h) Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 24 Good Sufficient Blinking symbol means "no 3G/UMTS connectivity". e) SIP registration symbol: This symbol is displayed when FLASHMAN II has successfully registered at a SIP registrar. How to configure SIP is described in chapter Codec/Setup/Interface f) Framing state indicator framed...

  • Page 25: Control Keys

    · Bit rate in kbps j) Send / Receive levels Just visible if a connection is established and framed. Control keys The 2 control keys of FLASHMAN II are located below the LCD screen. M E N U 3.2.1 Menu key The Menu key has got the following functionalities: ·...

  • Page 26: Stop Key

    In edit fields holding the | key pressed deletes the character left of the cursor. · Insert spaces In edit fields holding the } button pressed shift right character (i.e insert spaces).. The OK button has got the following functionalities: · Confirmation Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 27: Function Keys

    Function keys The 4 function keys of FLASHMAN II are located on left side of the LCD screen. Pressing any function key will close all dialogs and open the screens as described in the following sub chapters i.e. function keys have the highest input priority.
  • Page 28 (rec/pause) once again. Storage media and audio quality / format settings can be selected via menu item Recorder/Setup. Recorder Screen at Recording Recorder Screen at Recording Pause Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 29: Playback Button

    * AAC for MPEG-4 AAC Low Complexity * LIN for linear - Bit rate in kbps 3.4.2 Playback button Pressing the playback button starts immediately the playback of the currently selected track. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 30 Front panel user Interface > Function keys By default the first track in MAYAH folder of the first inserted storage media is selected. Another track can be selected by · pressing cursor buttons | } · via menu item Recorder/Tracks Playback functions and features: ·...

  • Page 31: Connect Button

    · Phone book Possibility to establish, create, edit or delete phone book entries · Direct Dial Possibility to establish directly IP, 3G/UMTS or WLAN connections. a) END (End Call) b) Last Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 32 The last 10 connections are stored. Select one with the cursor keys and establish the referring connection with dial. c) PH. B (Phone book) At the phone book screen up to 256 predefined phone book entries can be: Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 33 Front panel user Interface > Function keys · Dialed (FLASHMAN II establishes a transmission) · Edited · Newly created · Deleted When a phone book entry is edited or newly created then the following parameters can be set:: · Name (max. 256 chars; 8 chars recommended) ·...

  • Page 34: Back Light / Audio Button

    Pressing the Back light/Audio button opens a pop-up dialog to control the headphones volume and input mute. Press cursor keys | } to control the volume. Press OK key to activate / deactivate mute (both inputs). Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 35: Menu Structure

    In the Tracks menu the desired track for playback can be selected out of the following storage media devices: · SD Card · USB (USB storage media) · PC Card (e.g. Compact Flash card with PCMCIA Adapter) Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 36: Upload

    Upload This Upload feature enables to transfer via FTP or E-mail one or all audio tracks (files) of the selected storage media: SD card (F1, default), USB (F2), PC card (F3). Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 37 Meaning of the control buttons Upload: Starts the transfer of the selected track(s) according to the settings configured at Params All: Selects all tracks of the storage media Params: opens the FTP parameters dialog Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 38: Setup

    'SYSTEM/MISC/STORAGE' 3.5.1.3 Setup In this menu item the following recording parameters can be set: · Quality (i.e. coding algorithm, bit rate, sample rate etc.) · Storage (selection of the storage media) Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 39: Quality

    - Bit rate: 128 kbps - Mode: Joint stereo · L2 Stereo: - Algorithm: MPEG L2 - Sample rate: 48 kHz - Bit rate: 256 kbps - Mode: stereo · L3 Mono: Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 40 - Sample rate: 48 kHz - Bit rate: 768 kbps - Mode: Mono · Linear Stereo: - Sample rate: 48 kHz - Bit rate: 1,536 kbps (1.5 mbps) - Mode: Stereo Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 41: Storage

    · USB (e.g. USB memory stick) · PC card (e.g. Compact Flash card with PC card slot adapter) If storage device is not detected then it's not listed. Card menu screen Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 42 Usually storage media are preformatted by factory default. If this is not the case, this utility provides the possibility to format a storage media and prepare it for use with the FLASHMAN II, as well as with any standard PC or mobile devices.

  • Page 43: Monitor

    In the mixer menu bar the navigation is possible by the | } cursor keys. In the rotary knobs' area adjustable levels and pannings can be selected with the | } cursor keys. The currently adjustable levels and panning's are inverted and marked by underscore. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 44 In the diagram shown above the Left Receive level (rcvL) is set for Headphones (hp) When menu bar item 'mem' is selected it can be changed between factory profiles and user profiles with the | } cursor keys. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 45 The level and the panning state of all possible inputs at headphones output can be set. Levels are shown in the upper row whereas panning's are shown in the bottom row. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 46 Possible inputs for send are: Audio input 1 and 2 · Playback level (left and right) · This is the level of played files. NOTE: Here is the full Mixer Matrix of FLASHMAN II Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 47: Operating Manual For Flashman

    Audio In Here can be set how audio input 1 and 2 are used. It can be selected between the inputs with the | and } cursor keys. a) Line level Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 48 This feature prevents that low frequencies at audio input damages audio equipment. · 48 V Just available for microphone input 48 V phantom power enables to use FLASHMAN II with condenser microphones · c) mic+ (analog, mic+ level) Mic+ is made for higher microphone levels (e.g. loud neighbourhood in football stadiums) or microphones with higher output voltages.

  • Page 49: Mix Mode

    -10 dBu (left position) and 0 dBu (right position). 3.5.2.2.2 Mix Mode Mixer Mode Settings done here affect the menu item Monitor/Mixer. The mixer mode can be set to: All: · Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 50: Codec

    3.5.3.1.1 Interface The contents of this screen depend on a last used interface or interface currently in use. The top line shows the interface and remains on screen all the time. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 51 This can be improved by setting a higher delay buffer (see Codec/ Setup/Interface/Ethernet) b) 3G/UMTS · current protocol: SIP, RTP · connection type: 3G (UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA), GSM ( GSM, GPRS, EDGE) Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 52 These are packets received in a wrong sequence order. Since delay buffer is not big enough these packets cannot be reordered and therefore they're dropped. This can be improved by setting a higher delay buffer (see Codec/ Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 53: Coding

    · Algorithm · Sample rate · Bit rate · Mode b) Decoder: · Algorithm · Sample rate · Bit rate · Mode Note: Parameters shown in this screen cannot be modified. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 54: Setup

    3.5.3.2.1.1 Ethernet DHCP DHCP (= D ynamic H ost C onfiguration P rotocol) enables FLASHMAN II to configure its IP-settings (except of SIP) automatically with help of a DHCP server. To enable DHCP set this parameter to 'client'. Address - sets the IP address for the appropriate interface.

  • Page 55: Sip

    Here the global proxy must be entered. The global proxy is responsible for how SIP requests and messages are handled. In this field an IP-address or a URL can be entered. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 56 In this field an IP-address or an URL can be entered. This setting is optional. Redials Here can be set how often FLASHMAN II should try to reestablish a SIP connection not disconnected by itself. Account Id Here the SIP registration profile can be selected.
  • Page 57 PIN number of your SIM card must be entered Check if the PIN is entered correctly before insert the 3G/UMTS card. FLASHMAN II provides the PIN to the SIM card automatically. Three false attempts will block the SIM card. Note:...

  • Page 58: Wlan

    3.5.3.2.1.3 WLAN Here the settings can be done for MAYAH WLAN USB interface. As soon as the optional WLAN USB interface is attached to a FLASHMAN II and is activated the IP audio streaming interface is automatically set to WLAN.
  • Page 59 Here a WLAN link can be activated or deactivated f) DHCP DHCP (= D ynamic H ost C onfiguration P rotocol) enables FLASHMAN II to configure its IP-settings for WLAN interface automatically with a help of a DHCP server. To enable DHCP set this parameter to 'client'.

  • Page 60: Quality

    The chosen display order cannot be saved and is only active until next reboot of the FLASHMAN II. By default the following quality profiles are available and can be loaded: Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II...
  • Page 61 - Algorithm: Enhanced AptX 16 bit - Sample rate: 48 kHz - Bit rate: 192 kbps - Mode: Mono · APT Clear Mode (optional, not applicable for FLASHMAN II): - Algorithm: AptX - Sample rate: 16 kHz - Bit rate: 64 kbps - Mode: Mono ·...
  • Page 62 - Mode: Stereo · AAC HE 24 Parametric Stereo: - Algorithm: AAC (HE) - Sample rate: 32 kHz - Bit rate: 24 kbps - Mode: parametric stereo · AAC HE 64 Stereo: Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 63: Apply Codec Profile

    New quality profiles with the desired coding settings can be created any time in following ways: · by using the integrated Web Remote of the FLASHMAN II (Menu SETUP / Profiles / New) · directly on the device by selecting the 'save' icon, pressing the cursor button €...
  • Page 64 Front panel user Interface > Menu structure Following parameters are used in a codec profile: a) Profile index: The FLASHMAN II assigns a Profile index automatically, which cannot be changed by the user. b) Profile name: The maximum length of a Profile name is 20 characters. 8 characters are recommended.
  • Page 65 ‘dialling FLASHMAN II’ passes over its parameters to the receiver. FLASHMAN II / non Mayah Codecs transmission: FLASHMAN II evaluates the settings of the other side and configures itself automatically. In most cases 'Remote' is the best setting. Don't change it unless you...

  • Page 66: Edit Codec Profile

    3.5.3.2.2.3 Edit codec profile Changes to an existing profile can be done in following ways: · by using the integrated Web Remote of the FLASHMAN II (Menu SETUP / Profiles / Edit) · directly on the device by selecting the 'save' icon, pressing the cursor button €...

  • Page 67: Configs

    3.5.4.1 Configs The configurations menu enables to save all current settings of FLASHMAN II in a 'macro'. Such a macro can be used to restore easily a former scenario e.g . it is not necessary to remember mixer, codec and other settings to reestablish the transmission scenario to your studio last week.

  • Page 68: Lcd

    Front panel user Interface > Menu structure c) New Save all current settings of the FLASHMAN II in a macro. First the name of the macro is been requested which can be 128 chars long. d) Del Deletes an already existing configuration macro in the list.

  • Page 69: Display

    · Set file playback time display to "elapsed time" or "remaining time" (default) 3.5.4.4 Miscellaneous At Miscellaneous menu item the general settings of FLASHMAN II can be set or requested. The different items can be selected via a list box with the cursor buttons €...

  • Page 70: Date & Time

    · Set time · Set date format Selection between: - YYYY-MM-DD (Year-month-day) - MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year) - DD.MM.YYYY (Day.Month.Year) · Set time format Selection between: - 12 h AM/PM - 24 h Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 71: System Health

    Auto Restore Here can be set if actively established connections will be resumed automatically after power loss (e.g. switching FLASHMAN II off and on during the active connection established from this particular unit). · Auto (default, at the current firmware version: auto = on) ·...

  • Page 72: User Interface

    · Expert Mode (default) · User Mode (few menus are disabled) 3.5.4.4.7 Factory Default This menu item allows to reset the FLASHMAN II to its factory defaults using front panel user interface. Please consult the chapter Useful Hints/How to reset...

  • Page 73: Ajc

    The Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN), is a global Satellite IP Network using portable terminals. FLASHMAN II is connected to a terminal via Ethernet interface, just like to any other Ethernet switch. In this menu the BGAN mode can be activated or deactivated.

  • Page 74: Export Configuration

    Introduction/Useful Accessories) FLASHMAN II also can transmit/receive ancillary data. To initiate the adapter it must be connected to a FLASHMAN II at start up. When adapter is active a blue LED lights up on its body. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II...

  • Page 75: Storage

    MPEG-based algorithms. Since the ancillary data implementation of the FLASHMAN II is the same as for the CENTAURI II codecs, you can find more background information in its manual. Visit www.mayah.com/help...
  • Page 76 · If 'REC seconds' is set to other value than '0' but still no variables are configured under 'REC Name' then the files are named with a default combination of variables: '/year/mon/day-/hour/min/sec', e.g. resulting in the name '20120105-143606.wav' Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 77: Switch Off

    · For correct naming of the files with the time & date variables the system time must be properly configured on the FLASHMAN II. · If there's an internet access available it is recommended also to setup the NTP function by using Web Remote.
  • Page 78 Front panel user Interface > Menu structure happen accidentally) has no effect. To switch off FLASHMAN II the user must first press the cursor button } to select "OK" and then confirm this selection by pressing the OK button. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II...
  • Page 79 Part How to use for...

  • Page 80: Part Iv How To Use For

    After transmission is established the following steps must be done: · Select the storage media at menu item Rec/Setup/Storage (if multiple storage media are available) · Start recording by pressing the Recorder button. Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 81: Playback During Transmission

    If feature 'playback during transmission' is often used a special mixer user profile can be saved. b) Establish connection Establish connection by pressing the Connect button c) Start Playback After transmission is established the following steps must be done: Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 82 During transmission just files with quality 'linear 16 bit stereo' can be used. d) Typical Applications · Nice background music for your live report · An earlier recorded report can be transmitted later Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 83 Part Technical specifications...

  • Page 84: Part V Technical Specifications

    16bit, 20 bit, 24 bit, 192 - 384 kbps, 32 - 48 kHz Display Monochrome, 64x128 pixel Audio Interfaces Mic/Line In 2xXLR, mono, 48V phantom power, balanced Line Out 1x 1/4" headphone plug, stereo, unbalanced Headphones 1x 1/4" headphone plug, stereo, Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 85 Temperature for short term operation 5 to 45 ° C (41 to 113° F) Weight Device 0,75 kg Battery 0,20 kg Power Supply 0,15 kg Dimensions Width 130 mm Height 180 mm Depth 55 mm Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II © 2012 MAYAH Communications...

  • Page 87: Index

    Device ID Back light DHCP Back light /Audio button Direct dial button Backlight Disconnect timeout Battery Display Battery charger 7, 10 Display options Battery time Baud rate - E - Before start BGAN Bit rate EAPT-X © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 88 Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II Elapsed time IMUX emergency USB stick IN/MENU button Escape key Inmarsat Ethenet Interface configuration Ethernet connector Interface status Expert Mode Interfaces Export configuration Inverse Multiplexing - F - IP ports IP-over-Satellite Factory defaults 19, 72...
  • Page 89 Time format Recording quality Timeouts Recording settings Tracks Recording storage device Transmission setup Remaining time TRS (jack) connector Remote control timeout - U - Reporter Mode Reset 19, 72 Resume connection UMTS UMTS card Update firmware © 2012 MAYAH Communications...
  • Page 90 Operating Manual for FLASHMAN II Upload USB A-Type connector USB stick 7, 41 USB stick FTP access USB storage Useful Accessories Useful hints User Interface - V - Versions - W - Web Remote What is FLASHMAN II Wi-Fi WLAN...
  • Page 91 MAYAH Communications GmbH Am Soeldnermoos 17 85399 Hallbergmoos Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 811 5517-0 Fax: +49 (0) 811 5517-55 info@mayah.com www.mayah.com...

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