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Townshend Computer Tools DAT-Link User Manual

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User's Manual
Townshend Computer To ols, Inc.
10 Ontario West, Suite 502
Montreal, Queb ec, Canada
H2X 1Y6
514-289-9123
datlink@tc.com
Revision 2.28
June 13, 1997

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Townshend Computer Tools DAT-Link Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTownshend Computer Tools
ModelDAT-Link
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 About This Manual

Overview of the manual's structure and reference material.

1.2 Getting Help

Contact information and methods for obtaining assistance.

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 What Comes with the DAT-Link

Lists the essential items included in the DAT-Link package.

2.2 What You Need to Provide

Details the required hardware and software for installation.

2.3 Hardware Connection Summary

Provides a brief overview of the steps for connecting and configuring the DAT-Link.

2.4 Machine Specific Instructions

Detailed installation steps for various computer systems like SUN, DEC, HP, IBM, etc.

2.5 Connecting to a Digital Audio Device

Explains how to connect various digital audio devices to the DAT-Link.

2.6 Software Installation

Guides users through installing the DAT-Link software, including different OS versions.

2.7 Testing the DAT-Link

Provides procedures for testing DAT-Link's functionality, connections, and audio paths.

Chapter 3 NetAudio Server

3.1 Starting the Server

Instructions on how to start the NetAudio server and its basic operation.

3.2 Setting up to Run Client Programs

Explains how to configure and run client programs that interact with the NetAudio server.

3.3 Programs that Bypass the Server

Details programs that interact directly with the DAT-Link, bypassing the NetAudio server.

3.4 Terminating the Server

Procedures for safely stopping and shutting down the NetAudio server.

Chapter 4 Command Summary

Chapter 5 Playback Tutorial

5.1 Setting up the DAT Machine

Guides on preparing the DAT machine for playback, including recording and listening modes.

5.2 Running the naplay Program

Instructions for using the 'naplay' command for file playback.

5.3 Front Panel Indications

Explains the meaning of the indicators on the DAT-Link's front panel.

5.4 Stereo or Mono

Details on configuring playback for stereo or mono audio signals.

5.5 Playing Part of a File

How to play specific segments of an audio file.

5.6 Repeating a Passage

Instructions for repeating sections of audio playback.

5.7 Sampling Rates

Discusses sampling rate importance for playback and conversion.

5.8 File Formats

Describes various file formats supported for audio data.

5.9 Playing Multiple Files

How to play back multiple audio files sequentially.

5.10 Using Standard Input

Using standard input streams for audio playback.

5.11 Channel Status and User Bits

Information regarding channel status and user bits in digital audio.

5.12 Starting and Stopping the DAT Machine

Procedures for starting and stopping the DAT machine during playback.

5.13 Buffering of Audio Data

Explanation of how audio data buffering affects playback performance.

5.14 Customizing the Configuration

Options for customizing the DAT-Link's configuration settings.

Chapter 6 Recording Tutorial

6.1 Setting up the DAT Machine

Steps to prepare the DAT machine for recording audio from different sources.

6.2 Running the narecord Program

Instructions for using the 'narecord' command for audio recording.

6.3 Front Panel Indications

Explains the meaning of the indicators on the DAT-Link's front panel.

6.4 Selecting the Input Source

How to choose the digital audio input source for recording.

6.5 Stereo or Mono

Configuring recording for stereo or mono audio signals.

6.6 Specifying the Recording Duration

Setting the duration for audio recording sessions.

6.7 Sampling Rates

Discusses sampling rate importance for recording.

6.8 Skipping Silence

Features for automatically skipping silent periods during recording.

6.9 File Formats

Describes various file formats supported for audio data recording.

6.10 Using Standard Output

Directing recorded audio data to standard output.

6.11 Channel Status and User Bits

Information about channel status and user bits during recording.

6.12 Starting and Stopping the DAT Machine

Procedures for starting and stopping the DAT machine during recording.

Chapter 7 Sampling Rate Conversion

7.1 Specifications of Some Example Converters

Performance specifications for example sampling rate converters.

7.2 Changing the Filter Response

How to modify the filter response for sampling rate conversion.

7.3 Stopband Attenuation

Details on adjusting stopband attenuation for converters.

Chapter 8 Remote Control

8.1 Training the Infrared Controller

Procedure for training the DAT-Link to recognize infrared remote control signals.

8.2 Using the Remote Control

Instructions on operating devices using the DAT-Link's remote control capabilities.

8.3 ES-Bus Remote Control

Information on controlling devices via the ES-Bus interface.

8.4 Hard-wired Remote Controls

Details about controlling devices using hard-wired connections.

Chapter 9 Using Multiple DAT-Links

9.1 Synchronization

Methods for synchronizing multiple DAT-Link units for simultaneous audio operations.

9.2 Multiple Unit Recording

Techniques for recording simultaneously from multiple DAT-Link units.

9.3 Multiple Unit Playback

Techniques for playing back simultaneously from multiple DAT-Link units.

Chapter 10 Utilities

10.1 Checking the Software and Hardware Revision Numbers

How to verify the installed software and hardware revision details.

10.2 Monitoring NetAudio Server Status

Procedures for checking the operational status of the NetAudio server.

10.3 Controlling NetAudio Server Parameters

Options for adjusting NetAudio server parameters.

10.4 Downloading DSP32C Programs

Instructions for loading custom DSP programs onto the DAT-Link.

10.5 Checking the DAT-Link's Filters

How to examine the DAT-Link's filter characteristics.

10.6 Interactive Playback of Multiple Files

Using an interactive interface for playing multiple audio files.

Chapter 11 Third Party Support

11.1 User Interfaces

Overview of third-party software interfaces like ESPS/waves+ and Comdisco SPW.

11.2 Development Software

Information on development tools and SDKs compatible with the DAT-Link.

11.3 Hardware

11.3.1 Ariel Corp's ProPort

Details on the Ariel Corp's ProPort hardware and its features.

11.3.2 TEAC Data DAT Recorders

Information on connecting and using TEAC data DAT recorders with the DAT-Link.

Chapter 12 Subroutine Library

1 User commands.

Description of user-level commands for the DAT-Link library.

8 Utility and testing commands.

Description of utility and testing commands for the DAT-Link.

Appendix A Troubleshooting

A.1 No Communications with DAT-Link

Steps to resolve issues related to DAT-Link communication failures.

A.2 Device Busy Errors

Guidance on handling 'device busy' errors during operation.

A.3 DAT Distribution Tape Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues encountered with DAT distribution tapes.

A.4 Problems with Training (retrain)

Solutions for problems encountered during remote control training.

Appendix B File Formats

B.1 Audio Data File Formats

Details on various formats for storing digital audio data, including Raw, AIFF, SPW, and ESPS.

B.2 Segmentation File Format

Explanation of the file format used for speech segmentation data.

B.3 Configuration File (.datlinkrc)

Description of the DAT-Link configuration file format.

B.4 Channel Status & User Bits Files

Information on files containing channel status and user bit data.

B.5 Remote Control Files

Details on the format of files used for describing device remote control commands.

Appendix C Connectors

C.1 DSP-Port

Information on the DSP-Port connector, its pinout, and configuration.

C.2 Sync

Details about the Sync connector and its pinout.

Appendix D Digital Audio Devices Supported

Appendix E DIP Switch settings

Appendix F Known Bugs and Limitations

F.1 Limitations

Lists known limitations and potential issues with the DAT-Link and NetAudio.

F.2 Bugs

Details known bugs in the NetAudio software, including their ID and severity.

Appendix G Reference Manual

1 User commands.

Description of user-level commands for the DAT-Link library.

8 Utility and testing commands.

Description of utility and testing commands for the DAT-Link.