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4.14 Message Logging
Message logs are generated by LGK-3901/DSK-3901 to record warnings and errors during operation. The message
log file can be used to help diagnose a range of different issues, from invalid parameters in automation commands to
hardware faults.
Two message log files are recorded: “messages” records log messages since the card was powered on;
“messages.old” records log messages for the previous powered session, in case the card was restarted after a failure.
Message logs can be downloaded from the LGK-3901/DSK-3901 Web Page as described in section 8.5.
4.14.1 Logging Level
The logging level is set via the SETUP > LOGGING > LOGGING LEVEL front panel menu. The possible options are:
Logging Level Description
Errors Only
Reports errors, including automation commands that were invalid when received. No valid
automation commands get logged in this mode
Media/Keying
Records all valid media and keying activity (in addition to errors). This provides a full audit of
graphics that have appeared on-air
Verbose Provides a full record of all automation commands received by the unit, whether valid or not
Verbose + OxSox
Provides a full record of all automation (Oxtel and Densité) and OxSox commands received by
the unit, whether valid or not
4.14.2 External Logging
The IP address of an external logging server is set via the SETUP > LOGGING > LOGGING SERVER front panel
menu. This allows a remote syslog
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server to be set up, permitting log files to be logged externally. Setting up a
syslog server is well documented on the Internet; however Miranda Support can also provide details.
4.14.3 Local Logging
Local logging to the Compact Flash storage is enabled or disabled via the SETUP > LOGGING > LOCAL LOGGING
front panel menu. Disabling local logging this can reduce wear to the Compact Flash device, but it should only be
disabled if a logging server has been set up (see above).
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syslog is a standard for forwarding log messages in an IP network