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Abstract

A multichannel communications recorder having the capability to display channel activity, failsafe back-up capability, a unique identification code with provision for changing such code, and apparatus for securing access to the communications recorder. The recorder is formed from modular elements. In each configuration one or more record decks is controlled by a control module having a display. Control is provided by a user selecting to implement functions defined in accordance with a particular page displayed. Acces to various pages is controlled by various levels of passwords with the highest level being used by a service person to input information defining selected configuration and to run diagnostic tests and lower levels being provided to users of the system. Because of the need to provide physical security for recorded tapes, each tape deck is secured by an electro-mechanical lock, which operates under system control. The system is provided with the capability to be configured in configurations providing back-up for selected channels. The CRT of the control apparatus has the capability to display the status of each channel monitored by a selected record deck in matrix form. The communications recorder of the subject invention also records a time code and a unique machine code identification number on each tape. The machine code may be changed through use of a unique one-time password.

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First Claim