1. Introduction

1.1. Welcome

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Active Directory software option for use with an Eventide NexLog DX-Series™ and Eventide MediaWorks DX™ software.

This guide will help you maximize the use of your product. It includes:

  • Explanation of the NexLog DX-Series™ authentication modes.

  • Step-by-step instructions on how to configure the available authentication modes.

  • Troubleshooting steps for common issues.

1.2. Customer Support Information

Eventide is committed to your satisfaction. If, after using this manual, you still have questions about the operation of your recorder, contact the Eventide Service department

The Eventide website has additional information that may be helpful. Go to www.eventidecommunications.com.

1.2.1. Identifying NexLog DX-Series™ Model and Version

You may need to identify the software version and serial number for the following products/components:

  • NexLog DX-Series™ Recorder Software: On the touch screen Front Panel or with a monitor and mouse attached (while the recorder is running), do the following to display the version information:

|FPName| Info Screen (with arrow pointing to Setup button)

Fig. 1.1 Front Panel Replay Screen (with arrow pointing to Setup button)

  • Select the third icon on the lower left featuring two gears.

  • The Recorder Serial Number and Current Firmware Version should be displayed.

|FPName| Setup Screen (with serial and software version circled)

Fig. 1.2 Front Panel Setup Screen (with serial and software version circled)

Alternatively, you can get the version and serial number remotely via the Web-based NexLog DX-Series™ Configuration Manager:

|MW| Login Screen (with arrow pointing to Setup Gear)

Fig. 1.3 MediaWorks DX™ Login Screen (with arrow pointing to Setup Gear)

  • Click the Configuration Manager gear icon in the bottom right corner.

  • Log into the recorder here. Note that the default logon credentials for the recorder (before they are changed by the administrator) are User Name: Eventide Password: <serial number>. The Serial number of the recorder can be found on a sticker on the recorder.

  • The system’s Serial Number and current Firmware Version should be displayed.

Configuration Manager Home Screen (with Serial and Firmware circled)

Fig. 1.4 Configuration Manager Home Screen (with Serial and Firmware circled)

  • MediaWorks DX™: On the Help menu, select About to display the version information.

|MW| About Pop Up

Fig. 1.5 MediaWorks DX™ About Pop Up