Tieline Bridge-IT User Manual

Bridge-IT

IP Codec User Manual

Software Version: 2.14.88

Manual Version: v.2.2_20151125

November, 2015

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Table of Contents

Part I How to Use the Documentation

Part II W arnings and Safety Informati on

Part III Glossary of Terms

Part IV Introduction to the Codec

Part V Front Panel Controls

Part VI Rear Panel Connections

Part VII Navigating Codec Menus

Part VIII A djusting Input/Meter Levels

Part IX Configuring AES3 Audio

Part X Headphone/Output Monitoring

Part XI Language Selecti on

Part XII About Program Dialing

Part XIII Getting Connected Quickly

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3Contents

Part XIV Connecting to the ToolBox

Web-GUI

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Part XV Java Toolbox Web-GUI

Introduction

Part XVI Java Toolbox Web-GUI Codec

Configuration

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Part XVII HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI

Introduction

115

Part XVIII HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI

Configuration

126

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Part XIX Front Panel Configuration Tasks

155

... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1551 Configuring IP via the Front Panel

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... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1695 Configuring Encode/Decode Direction

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... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1727 Configuring TCP/UDP Ports

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... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17611 Inst alling Software Licences

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... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1842 Underst anding IP Networks

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... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Software Licences

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1 How to Use the Documentation

Overview of this User Manual

Use this manual to learn how to:

· Connect the codec to an IP network and configure peer-to-peer, multicast or multi-unicast connections.

· Configure the codec over a LAN or USB cable.

· Adjust audio and other settings within the codec.

· Configure automatic SDHC card backup.

Please read Getting Connected Quickly for an overview of how to configure the codec using 'programs' to store connection settings.

Manual Conventi ons

Warnings: Instructions t hat, if ignored, c ould result in death or serious personal injury

caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.

Cautions: Ins t ruct ions warning against potential hazards, or to detail practices t hat mus t be observed for safe operation and to prevent damage to equipment or personnel.

Importa n t Note: Information you should know to connect and operate your codec successfully.

Typographic Conventions

· Codec software elements are in Arial bold, e.g. Contacts

· Codec hardware elements are in bold Capitals, e.g. KEYPAD

Help Butt on

Press the (information/help) button on the codec when navigating codec menus to display a help dialog on the LCD screen suggesting actions which can be performed from the current menu item.

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2 Warnings and Safety Info rm ation

THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING WARNING:

DO NOT USE Tieline codecs during thunderstorms and lightning. You may suffer an injury using a Tieline codec, or any device connected to a LAN connection during a thunderstorm. This can lead to personal injury and in extreme cases may be fatal. Protective devices can be fitted to lines, however, due to the extremely high voltages and energy levels involved in lightning strikes, these devices may not offer protection to users, the Tieline codec and equipment connected to the codec.

Secondary strikes can occur. These secondary strikes are induced by lightning strikes and also produce dangerously high currents and energy levels. You only need to be near an object struck by lightning to lead to personal injury or damage to equipment. e.g. if located near a lighting tower at a sports facility, water features and drains on golf courses you may be affected by these secondary strikes.

Damage to personnel and Tieline codecs may occur during thunderstorm, even if the codec is turned off but is connected to the system or the power.

ANY DAMAGE TO A TIELINE PRODUCT CAUSED BY LIGHTNING or an ELECTRICAL STORM WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Use of this product is subject to Tieline's SOFTWARE LICENSE and WARRANTY conditions, which should be viewed at

www.tieline.com/support before using this product.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual we are not responsible for any errors or omissions within it. The product specifications and descriptions within this manual will be subject to improvements and modifications over time without notice, as changes to software and hardware are implemented.

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3 Glossary of Term s

AES/EBU

Digital audio standard used to carry digital audio signals between devices.

AES3

Official term for the audio standard referred to often as AES/EBU.

DNS

The Domain Name System (DNS) is used to assign domain names to IP addresses over the World-Wide Web.

DSCP

The Differentiated Services Code Point is a field in an IP packet header for prioritising data when traversing IP networks

Fail over

Method of switching to an alternative audio stream if the primary connection is lost.

GUI

Acronym for Graphic User Interface

ISP

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are companies that offer customers access to the internet

Internet Protocol; used for sending data across packet-switched networks.

LAN

Local Area Network; a group of computers and associated devices sharing a common communications link

Latency

Delay associated with IP networks and caused by algorithmic, transport and buffering delays.

Multicast

Efficient one to many streaming of IP audio using multicast IP addressing.

Multi-unicast

A multi-unicast program (also known as multiple unicast) can transmit a single audio stream with common connection settings to a number of different destinations.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

A system for forwarding data packets to different private IP network addresses that reside behind a single public IP address.

Packet

A formatted unit of data carried over packet-switched networks.

Port Address Translation (PAT)

Related to NAT; a feature of a network device that allows IP packets to be routed to specific ports of devices communicating between public and private IP networks.

QoS (Quality of Service)

Priority given to different users or data flows across managed IP networks. This generally requires a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with a Telco or ISP.

Redundancy

Choosing an alternative audio stream to use if a primary audio connection is lost.

RTP

A standardized packet format for sending audio and video data streams and ensures consistency in the delivery order of voice data packets.

SDP

SDP defines the type of audio coding used within an RTP media stream. It works with a number of other protocols to establishes a device’s location, determines its availability, negotiates call features and participants and adjusts session management features.

SIP

SIP works with a myriad of other protocols to establish connections with other devices. It is used to find call participants and devices and is the method used by most broadcast codecs to connect to competing brands of codec for interoperability.

SLA

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) a contractual agreement between an ISP and a customer defining expected performance levels over a network

STL

Studio to transmitter link for program audio feeds.

TCP

TCP protocol ensures reliable in-order delivery of data packets between a sender and a receiver. Its two functions include controlling the transmission rate of data and ensuring reliable transmission occurs. Generally not wellsuited to streaming live audio because buffering (latency) is employed to ensure data packets are received in order

TTL

Time-to-Live is the setting used in multicast servers to ensure data packets

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have a finite life and don't cause congestion over networks.

UDP

The protocol most commonly used for sending internet audio and video streams. UDP packets include information which allows them to travel independently of previous or future packets in a data stream. In general, UDP is a much faster and more efficient method of sending audio over IP.

Unicast

Broadcasting of a single stream of data between two points.

WAN

Wide Area Network; a computer network spanning regions and/or countries to connect separate LANs

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4 Introduction to the Codec

Welcome to Tieline’s Bridge-IT, the ultimate low-cost, high-performance, stereo IP audio codec solution for broadcast and professional applications. Capable of both peer-to-peer or multi-point connections, Bridge-IT transports audio streams reliably, simply and effectively over IP data networks such as wired and wireless LANs, WANs, the internet, satellite IP, Wi-MAX and Wi-Fi.

Bridge-IT is perfect for a large range of broadcast and professional applications that include:

· Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) applications

· Stereo multi-unicast IP audio distribution (stereo to up to 6 endpoints)

· Simple remote broadcast links

· IP multicasts over compatible IP networks

· Low-latency audio over IP bridging solutions

· Multiple codec installations (2 codecs fit in 1 x 19” rack unit)

Codec Features

The following table outlines the features available in Bridge-IT.

Bridge-IT Features

Peer-to-pee r mon o and ste reo IP audio

SmartStream IP software for automatic management of IP connection streaming

High quali t y low-delay linear au dio

G.711 G.722, MPEG Layer 2, p lus low-de lay Opus, Tieli ne Music and MusicPLUS algorith ms

Simulta neou s an alog and d igital XLR AES/EBU outputs

A utomatic SD/SDHC card con nection f ailo ver

Web-GUI for remote control and configura t ion

EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326 compat ibil ity over IP

2 rel ay in puts and 2 opto-isolated ou t puts plu s RS-232 for local and remote control of equipment at eit her en d of your codec li nk

Multi-un icast and send 6 stereo connection s, one with bidi rectional aud io

A AC-LD, AAC-ELD, LC-AAC, HE-AA C v . 1 and HE-AAC v.2 algorithms

TieServer for automatic firmware up grade notif ication

16 b it and 24 bit apt X® Enhanced algorithm

= includ ed

O = optio nal

Package Contents

Your codec is delivered with:

· Bridge-IT IP codec

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· Multi-region plug pack 12 volt 1 Amp power supply

· Phoenix 7-way connector for control port activation

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact Tieline or your nearest authorised dealer.

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5 Front Panel Controls

Bridge-IT features a full hardware front panel interface with menu navigation buttons, an LCD display with PPM metering and a dialing keypad.

The codec also features an SDHC card slot, which can be used for automatic program audio backup, audio playout and in-store audio recordings.

Navigation Buttons

Bridge-IT has four arrow shaped navigation buttons for navigating codec menus and an

OK button for selecting menu items.

Dialing Keypad

The keypad has alpha-numeric buttons and operation buttons used to:

· Launch codec functions.

· Navigate menus.

· Dial and hang up connections.

· Configure contact details.

Operati on Button Descri pti ons

Features

Operation Button De scriptions

Return Button

Press to navigate back through menus & delete characters

Function Button 1

Press to open codec user functions

Function Button 2

Press to open codec user functions

Connect Button

Press to dial IP connections

Home Button

Press to return to home screen

Information Button

Press to view a help menu on-screen

Settings Button

Press to configure codec settings

Hangup Button

Press to end a call

Adjusti ng LCD Screen Contrast Levels

1. Press and hold the button and then press the arrow up button to display the Contrast adjustment screen.

2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the LCD screen contrast until viewing is

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optimised.

3. Press when you have finished.

Contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the HOME button, selecting Settings, then System, and using the down button to navigate to Contrast.

Enabling and Disabling LCD Screen Auto Dim M ode

By default the codec LCD screen has Auto Dim mode enabled. This dims the intensity of the display 30 secs after inactivity and is designed to maximise the working life of the screen. Disable this mode if you want the screen to be illuminated at all times.

1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.

2. Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select Settings and press the button.

3. Nav igate to System and press the button.

4. Nav igate to Auto Dim and press the button to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.

Importa n t Note: Th e default Auto Dim t ime-out is reduced from 30 seconds to 10 seconds when the Auto Lock function is enabled (to lock the front panel controls). Disabling Auto Dim mode will override all ti me-out periods and the LCD will remain fully ill uminated at all times.

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6 Rear Pane l Connec tions

Features

Rea r P anel Connection Descriptions

IN1/AES3 IN

Balanced Female XLR Mic/Line input 1 or AES3 (AES/EBU) input for mono and stereo AES3 sources

IN 2

Balanced XLR Line input 2

Out 1/Out2

Balanced Male XLR Analog Line Outputs 1 and 2

AES3 OUT

AES3 (AES/EBU) output via male XLR for mono and stereo AES3 signals

CTRL PORT

2 inputs/2 opto-isolated relay outs

RS232

RS-232 (DB9) connection for serial device control

Headphone Output

Stereo 6.35 mm (¼”) headphone out

USB 2.0 port

USB 2.0 for codec configuration

LAN

RJ-45 port for Ethernet 10/100 BaseT network connection

12v DC input

2.1mm 12V DC power supply connection

XLR Anal og and Digital I nputs

Bridge-IT features two XLR microphone inputs. Input 1 is a balanced mic/line input with the ability to connect high, medium and low gain mics, as

well as an unbalanced source. It has switchable phantom power of 15 volts that is turned off by default and can also be used as an AES3 (AES/EBU) digital input. This input accepts both mono and stereo digital AES3 signals. Input 2 is a line input only.

Important Note: Channel 2 input gain can only be adjusted using the Inp ut Audio screen on the codec (See: Adjusting Input Levels)

XLR Anal og and AES3 Outputs

Bridge-IT features two balanced XLR analog audio outputs and a digital XLR AES3 (AES/EBU) audio output. Both the analog and digital outputs can be used simultaneously and the AES3 output can send both mono and stereo signals via the single XLR output.

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Stereo Headphone Jack Output

Bridge-IT has a 6.35mm (1/4") stereo headphone output jack for monitoring audio inputs 1 and 2 and return link audio. Channel 1 is mapped directly to the left headphone output and channel 2 is mapped directly to the right headphone output. When listening to return link audio channel 1 is mapped directly to the left headphone output and channel 2 is mapped directly to the right headphone output. (See Headphone Monitoring)

LAN Port

The codec features a RJ-45 port for Ethernet 10/100 BaseT network connections.

Command & Control Interf aces

Bridge-IT features:

1. 2 relay inputs and 2 opto-isolated outputs for machine control via the CTRL PORT.

2. A nine pin RS-232 connection for local and remote control of equipment at either end of the link

3. A USB 2.0 (slave) connection for codec web-GUI configuration.

DC Power Input

The codec is powered by a 12 volt DC power supply using a standard polarised DC plug.

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7 Navigating Codec Menus

The codec has simple and intuitive menu navigation screens. All main codec menus can be launched from the Home screen and audio levels remain visible throughout all menus.

Bridge-IT Hom e Screen

Features

Codec Home S cre en Elem ents

PPM Meters

Left (top) and right channel audio levels

Screen Name

The name of the current screen being navigated

Connect

Select to dial & adjust connection settings

Cxns

Displays the number of current connections

Programs

View and edit Program dialing configurations

Settings

Select to configure codec settings

Press the RETURN button to navigate backwards through menus, or press the HOME button to return to the Home sc reen from any menu. If a full menu cannot be viewed on the codec sc reen then arrows on the right hand side of the screen indicate that the current menu has items below and/or above t he items c urrently visible. Use the navigation arrows t o scroll up and down.

Features

Codec Home S cre en Elem ents

Up Arrow

Arrow indicating menus can scroll upwards

Down Arrow

Arrow indicating menus can scroll downwards

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Codec Menu Overview

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Connect Menu

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IP Setup Menu Navigati on

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Settings Menu

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8 Adjusting Input/Meter Leve ls

The codec uses dBu to express nominal operating level, headroom and noise floor levels. The PPM meters display input audio by default when the codec is not connected and they then switch to monitor decoded return program audio after making a connection.

Mono and Stereo Audio Capabilit i es

The codec sends input 1 directly to the left output and input 2 directly to the right output. When sending mono analog audio select a mono algorithm in the IP Connect Setup menu and connect audio to input 1 of the codec. Input audio is replicated and sent to both channel 1 and 2 analog XLR outputs in this mode. The AES3 outputs are directly mapped to both the analog and digital inputs, therefore if a mono analog profile is selected, only channel one will have audio on it over AES3. Note: It is not possible to mix channels 1 and 2 into dual mono outputs.

The codec will provide both analog and digital audio out at all times and this is not dependent on whether your audio source is analog or digital. The only point to note is that when you configure a mono analog connection the codec will only send audio on one of the AES3 outputs, but it will send audio on both the left and right channels of the analog outputs.

Adjusti ng Audio M eter Reference Scale Settings

When connected to stereo sources the top PPM meter is the left channel and the bottom PPM meter is the right channel. The codec is configured by default to automatically connect to other Tieline codecs using the correct audio reference meter scales. The audio reference level settings in the codec are:

Reference S etting

Description

Auto (default)

When connecting to a Tieline codec with session data enabled the codec will automatically adjust the reference level for G5 and G3 codecs. When connecting to a non-Tieline codec, or a Tieline codec without session data enabled, the codec will use the

Tieline G5 setting.

Tieline G5

The audio reference scale is -16dBu to +22dBu

Tieline G3

The audio reference scale is -11dBu and +18dBu

To configure this setting manually:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

3. Navigate to Ref Level and press .

4. Select the preferred setting and press .

Audio Meteri ng when Connecti ng to Tieli ne G5 Codecs

The Tieline G5 audio reference scale displayed on the codec screen is -16dBu to +22dBu when you connect to a codec in Tieline's Merlin, Genie or Bridge-IT IP codec families. Set audio levels so that audio peaks average at the nominal 0vu point. This represents a program level of +4 dBu leaving the codec. Audio peaks can safely reach +22 dBu without clipping, providing 18dBu of headroom from the nominal 0vu point. The default PPM audio meter indications are as follows.

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Features

Description

-16dBu

PPM meter low point

+4dBu

Nominal 0vu reference level at +4dBu

+20dBu

+20dBu indication that should not be exceeded to prevent clipping at +22dBu

PPM meter in clip

PPM indication displays a solid section at the right-hand end when audio is in danger of clipping

Audio Meter i ng when Connecting to Tieline G3 Codecs

New generation Genie, Merlin and Bridge-IT IP codecs have more audio headroom than Tieline G3 audio codecs, therefore metering needs to be adjusted when connecting to a Commander or i-Mix G3 codec. The G3 metering scale is between -11dBu and +18dBu and audio levels should average around the nominal 0vu point. Audio peaks should not exceed +16dbu as indicated on the PPM meter.

Features

Description

-11dBu

PPM meter low point

+4dBu

Nominal 0vu reference level at +4dBu

+16dBu

+16 indication where audio will clip/distort

Channel 1 Mi c/ Line Level A udio Adj ustment

The default input level setting in the codec for channel 1 is line level. To adjust this setting for a miclevel or unbalanced source:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

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3. Ensure Input Type is set to Analog.

4. Use the arrow-down button to highlight and select the Ch 1 Gain setting and press the button.

5. Use the navigation buttons to select the appropriate gain setting and press the button to save the setting.

Importa n t Note: 15 volt phantom power is not s upplied to input 1 by default . To turn this on:

1. Select Settings > Audio and use the arrow-down button to highlight the Phantom setting.

2. Press the button to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.

Channel 2 is a line input only and gain can only be adjusted using the In put Audio screen on the codec.

Quick A djustm ent of I nput Levels

1. Press the button and the right arrow button to open the Input Audio level adjustment screen.

2. Press on the numeric keypad to toggle channel 1 on and off and press to toggle channel 2 on and off.

3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate to the channel you want to adjust. Note: A channel is highlighted when selected.

4. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the input levels up or down.

5. Press the RETURN button to exit t he sc reen.

Input Audio Fe atures

Description

Channel On Symbol

Symbol indicates a channel is turned on

Channel Off S y m bol

Symbol indicates a channel is turned off

Input 1 Level Control

Ch 1 level indication with percentage of gain indicated, i.e. 68.

Inp ut 2 Level Contro l

Ch 1 level indication with percentage of gain indicated, i.e. 68

Ch1/2 Gang Indication

Indicates whether ganging is enabled or disabled

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Intell i gent G ai n Control (I G C)

When the broadcast action really starts to heat up, the codec's inbuilt DSP limiter automatically takes care of any instantaneous audio peaks that occur in demanding broadcast situations. IGC (Intelligent Gain Control) is enabled by default and is activated at +20 dBu (G5 audio scale) and +14dBu (G3 audio scale) to prevent audio clipping. IGC automatically adjusts high audio input levels downwards until they are acceptable. If IGC auto level recovery (IGC Level) is not enabled, the input level will remain at the adjusted point until the input gain is manually adjusted again by the user. If IGC is active in the codec it is indicated in the PPM meter section. To adjust this setting:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

3. Navigate to IGC and press to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.

IGC A uto Level Recovery

IGC Level works with IGC to detect when incoming audio levels have reduced sufficiently.

There are two settings; Auto and Fixed. If the IGC Level setting is Auto then the codec will return input levels to the gain setting prior

to IGC being activated. The codec takes just 250 milliseconds to detect audio levels have returned to normal (after IGC Level has been initiated) and will then return the levels to the previous setting within half a second. This response is linear.

If the setting is Fixed then audio levels will remain lower and not return to the original setting. To adjust this setting:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

3. Navigate to IGC Level and press to toggle between Auto and Fixed.

Ganging Audio Channels

Ganging allows you to adjust the audio level of both inputs simultaneously.

1. Press the button and the right arrow button to open the Input Audio level adjustment screen.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate to and select Gang 1 + 2 Enabled or Disabled.

3. Press the button to select Enabled.

4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight and select the audio channels.

5. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust t he levels for both inputs up or down simultaneously.

6. Press the RETURN button to exit t he sc reen.

When channels 1 and 2 are ganged together:

· Both channels highlight together when selected.

· You can adjust the audio of both channels simultaneously.

· The gain setting for both channels is automatically set to match the gain level of the lowest of

the two channels when ganging is configured.

· If one channel is turned on when ganging is configured then the other one will be turned on

automatically.

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9 Configuring AES3 Audio

If your input source is AES3 (AES/EBU) format use the IN1/AES3 IN input on the rear panel of the codec. This is a balanced 110 ohm female XLR input and can operate effectively over distances of up to 100 meters. The input accepts both mono and stereo AES3 signals as only a s ingle 3 pin XLR input or output is required for sending and receivi ng two channels of AES 3 data. To configure the codec to acc ept A E S3 data si gnals:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

3. Select Input Type and press the button to toggle from Analog to AES/EBU.

The 3 pin male XLR AES3 output on the rear panel is labeled AES3 OUT. It is capable of sending both mono and stereo AES3 signals.

Importa n t Note: Input levels are set at 100% automatically for AES3 c onnections. If you switc h back t o the analog input set t ing after selecting AES3, t he previous analog settings will be recov ered .

AES/EBU Sample Rate Conversi on

The codec implements an Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC) to convert the sample rate of the AES3 input to the sample rate set in the codec. The codec sample rate is determined by the selected algorithm. For example, if you select the Music algorithm, the sample rate will be set to 32kHz when the codec is connected.

The codec accepts AES3 input sample rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz. The output sample rate is determined by the algorithm used when connected.

AES3 Audio Out & SD Card Sample Rate

1. When you are not connected, you can adjust the AES3 output sample rate manually in the Audio menu via the AES3 SR setting.

2. If file playback occurs before a connection is initiated, the AES3 output sample rate will match the audio file sample rate.

3. For best performance, the SD card file sample rate should match the AES3 SR setting in the codec and the algorithm sample rate. If they don't match, the codec will re-sample the SD card file audio to match the connection sample rate, and this will be used by the AES3 output. For example, if you are streaming audio using Tieline Music (32kHz sampling), file playback will be re-sampled to 32kHz if the SD card file is 44.1kHz or 48kHz. In this example the AES3 output sample rate will be 32kHz.

Adjusti ng the Codec Output Sample Rate

As there is no external reference clock for the codec it is necessary to set the output sample rate of the codec when you are not connected. The AES3 SR setting in the Audio menu will configure audio outputs and audio monitoring, as well as SD card playback at this sample rate. The default setting is 48kHz sampling:

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1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

3. Navigate to AES3 SR and press .

4. Select a preferred sample rate then press .

Tieline normally recommends selecting STL Silence Mode for audio monitoring if using AES3. If using Auto Select make sure the algorithm sample rate and the AES3 SR sample rate setting are the same.

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10 Headp h o n e/Output Monitoring

The 6.35mm (1/4") stereo headphone output on the codec c an be used for monitoring audio inputs 1 and 2 and return link audio .

Importa n t Note: When the codec makes a connection it will monitor the decoded return audio link by default.

Adjusti ng Headphone Output Levels

When using analog or digital inputs y ou will see input audio on the PPMs and hear it in the headphones.

1. Press and hold the button and then press the right arrow button to display the H/P Volume adjustment screen.

2. Use the left or right navigation buttons to adjust the volume levels up or down. The screen displays level adjustments in real-time.

3. Press when you have finished.

Headphone levels can also be adjusted by navigating to SETTINGS > Audio and using the down button to navigate to HP Level and press .

Output/Headphone Monit ori ng Settings

There are three Output/HP monitoring configurations available in the codec. The default setting is Auto Select and to adjust this setting:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to Audio and press .

3. Navigate to Output/HP and press to select either Monitor Input or STL Silence.

The table below displays how audio is routed to the codec outputs/headphones based on the configuration selected and the current codec state (IP streaming or idle). Please note:

· The same audio is always routed to the headphone and XLR outputs.

· Output 1 corresponds to headphone left and output 2 corresponds headphone right.

· The same audio is routed to the analog and AES XLR outputs.

· When inputs are routed to the outputs, input 1 is sent to output 1 and input 2 is sent to output

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Codec Connection S ta te

Mode

Idle

Streami ng (Mono)

Streami ng (Ste reo)

Auto Select

(default)

Inputs

Same decoded audio

on all outputs

Channel 1 decoded

on output 1, and

channel 2 decoded on

output 2

STL Silence

No audio

Same decoded audio

on all outputs

Channel 1 decoded

on output 1, and

channel 2 decoded on

output 2

Monitor Input

Inputs

Auto Select M ode

Auto Select is the default Output/HP monitoring setting in the codec. Use this setting if you

want to monitor the inputs when not connected and return audio when connected.

Monitor I nput Mode

Select Monitor Input to configure the codec to always monitor input audio. This may be useful if an announcer wants to monitor their own voice and not return audio when connected.

STL Sil ence Mode

1. In STL Silence mode input audio is not monitored on the PPMs or via the headphone output before the codec is connected. It is necessary to check input audio levels using Auto Select or Monitor Input modes prior to connecting.

2. When the codec connects in STL Silence mode it automatically monitors decoded incoming audio.

3. If the connection is lost for any reason then silence is enabled, ensuring input audio cannot be misconstrued as return program audio for STL connections.

4. If the connection is subsequently restored the codec will again monitor decoded incoming audio.

11 Langu age Selection

English is t he default language in the codec. To adjust t his setting:

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

2. Navigate to System and press .

3. Use the navigation buttons to select Language and press .

4. Select a language and press .

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12 About Program Dialin g

What Defines a Program?

The codec uses the concept of 'program' dialing to connect using peer-to-peer, multicast or multiunicast connections. A Program configures a Tieline codec to send or receive an Audio Stream. The attributes of each audio stream and associated connections are embodied within a program when it is created, including the configuration, dialing and answering parameters. Essentially a program is like a connection profile with:

· A Program Name.

· IP address dialing details for up to 6 connection end-points or a multicast IP address.

· Specific connection profile details pertaining to algorithm, FEC, jitter buffer and bit-rate

settings etc.

Custom programs allow you to store connection settings for a range of peer-to-peer, multicast and multi-unicast connections and retrieve or edit them easily at the touch of a button. Simple peer-topeer or multicast profiles can be created using the codec front panel, whereas multi-unicasts must be created with the Programs panel in the Toolbox web-GUI.

Using Programs to Dial between Two Tieli ne Codecs

Tieline Bridge-IT and Bridge-IT XTRA codecs operate similarly to Tieline G3 codecs. By default, Tieline codecs send proprietary session data when connecting to each other in order to establish, manage and terminate connections. When a connection between two codecs is established:

1. The dialing codec sends information about how the codec receiving the call should be configured.

2. Once the codec receiving session data from the dialing codec has received information successfully, it sends an acknowledgement to the dialing codec and streaming can commence.

If you configure a stereo program on the dialing codec using a particular algorithm and bit rate etc., these settings will be configured on the answering codec when it connects. It is also possible to

lock a loaded program in a codec to ensure the currently loaded program cannot be unloaded by a

codec dialing in with different program settings.

Creating Programs

Simple peer-to-peer (point-to-point) programs can be created using the codec front panel. The

Toolbox web-GUI contains a Programs panel with a wizard for configuring program settings and

backup connections. Edit settings easily at the touch of a button and use existing programs as templates for creating other programs.

Mono and Stereo Peer-to-Peer Programs

New peer-to-peer programs can be created using the codec front panel keypad (see 10 Quick

Steps to Connect). If you know the IP address of the codec you want to dial then all you need to

do is enter this into the codec, choose your preferred connection settings and then press CONNECT .

Front panel configured programs are automatically saved as Recent Programs which retain all the audio stream dialing and configuration information. These Recent Programs are displayed when you press the CONNECT button from within any menu except the IP Mode or SIP Mode screens, or the Connect IP or Connect SIP screens.

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Ensure you configure all the correct connection settings when using the codec front panel, because these are stored as part of the program's profile when you first connect. They cannot be adjusted afterwards without using the editing features in the Program panel within the

Toolbox web-GUI.

Importa n t Note: When configuring a connection use the Save function in the Conne ct IP and Connect SIP screens to save programs permanen tly to the codec's Programs menu. Otherwise they are stored to the Rece n t Programs list and will be overwritten after several calls have been made.

Multi - unicast Programs:

Multi-unicast programs can contain dialing information for up to 6 connection end-points. They are useful for distributing audio to several studios and can be created using the Programs panel in the Toolbox web-GUI. (See Configuring Multi-Unicast Programs for configuration details). Once multi-unicast connections have been created they can be dialed via the codec keypad without using the web-GUI.

Multi cast Programs:

Multicasts can be used to broadcast to 'subscribers' who wish to connect to a multicast stream. Multicast server transmissions are sent using a dedicated IP multicast address that looks similar to a regular IP address and multicast (client) subscribers request transmissions from this address. New programs can be created using either the codec front panel or the Programs panel in the Toolbox web-GUI. (For web-GUI configuration see Configuring a Multicast Server

Program or Configuring a Multicast Client Program).

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13 Getting Connected Quickly

Preparing to Connect

Before attempting a new connection please connect and adjust the following:

1. Attach the supplied 12 volt power supply to the codec.

2. Attach an RJ45 Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of the codec.

3. Attach headphones to the 6.35mm (1/4") headphone jack on the rear panel of the codec.

4. Check that the correct country is selected in the codec.

i. Press the SETTINGS button. ii. Navigate to System and press the button. iii.Navigate to Country and press the button.

iv. Use the navigation buttons to select your country of operation.

5. Make sure you have the IP address of the codec you are dialing, or have used the Toolbox web-GUI to load the programs you will be using to dial onto the codec. (see Configuring IP

Addresses).

13.1 10 Quick Steps to Connect Bridge-IT

Important Notes:

· The following procedure will create a custom peer-to-peer connection program using the codec front panel keypad and navigation buttons. It instructs how to connect your codec over IP for the very first time without using the Toolbox web-GUI and your computer for configuration.

· See the Java Toolbox Web-GUI Introduction for details on configuring connections remotely via a computer. Creation of programs is not currently supported in the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI.

· See Installing the Codec at the Studio for valuable information about installing your codec, negotiating firewalls and port forwarding.

· See Tips for Creating Reliable IP Connections for a range of IP information to assist with setting up IP services for your codecs.

· See Testing IP Network Connections to learn how you can test and verify the reliability of your IP connection.

1. Press the button and right navigation button to open the Input Audio Level adjustment screen and adjust audio levels.

· Press on the numeric KEYPAD to toggle channel 1 on and off and press to toggle channel 2 on and off.

· Use the up and down navigation buttons to select Gang 1 + 2 and press the button to toggle ganging on/off.

· Use the up and down navigation buttons to select a single channel, or ganged channels. Note: A channel is highlighted when selected.

· Use the left and right navigation buttons to adjust the input levels up or down.

Important Note: 15 volt phantom power is not supplied to input 1 by default. To adjust this setting select Settings, then Audio and then Phantom. Press the OK button to toggle between Disabled and Enabled.

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