Tieline i-Mix G3 TLM 600, i-Mix G3 Main Operation Manual
TLM 600 Integrated Mixer-CODEC
Main Operation Manual
i-Mix G3 Reference Manual Version 11.0
Software Version: Tieline Toolbox V.4.13.20 RPTP version 99
Firmware Version: 1.6.00; RPTP version 99
October, 2007
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SECTION 1. SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS...............................................13
SECTION 2. MANUAL CONVENTIONS.................................................................14
2.1. CONTROLS.........................................................................................................14
2.2. CONNECTOR PANEL...........................................................................................14
2.3. MENU TEXT........................................................................................................14
2.4. MENU NAVIGATION ...........................................................................................14
2.5. TOOLBOX SOFTWARE........................................................................................14
2.6. HYPERLINKS ......................................................................................................14
SECTION 3. WELCOME TO OUR REVOLUTION................................................16
SECTION 4. INTRODUCTION TO TIELINE CODECS.........................................18
4.1. FEATURES IN RELEASE VERSION 1.4.XX............................................................19
4.2. FEATURES IN RELEASE VERSION 1.6.XX............................................................20
4.3. F
EATURES OF THE I-MIX G3..............................................................................22
4.4. D
ATA OPTIONS AVAILABLE...............................................................................23
4.5. COMPATIBILITY ACROSS THE G3 RANGE OF CODECS ......................................24
SECTION 5. CODEC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS...................................25
SECTION 6. NEW CODEC MENU WIZARDS........................................................28
6.1. EASIER NAVIGATION..........................................................................................28
6.2. MODULE INDICATOR ARROWS...........................................................................29
6.3. CODEC MODULE OPTIONS................................................................................30
SECTION 7. QUICK START: CONNECTING QUICKLY USING MANUAL
DEFAULT PROFILES..........................................................................31
7.1. STEP 1: SET AUDIO CONFIGURATION SETTINGS...............................................32
7.2. STEP 2: SELECT A PROFILE................................................................................34
7.3. STEP 3: CHANGE CONNECTION SETTINGS........................................................36
7.4. G
ETTING CONNECTED.......................................................................................53
7.5. 10
SIMPLE STEPS TO CONNECT TIELINE CODECS............................................54
7.6. 3G/UMTS
IP CONNECTIONS...........................................................................57
7.7. R
EMOTE CONTROL OF INPUT CONTROLS ......................................................... 59
7.8. CONFIGURING REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................60
7.9. A
DJUSTING LOCAL (MASTER CODEC) AND REMOTE (SLAVE CODEC) INPUT
LEVELS WHEN IN REMOTE CONTROL CHANNEL MODE...................................61
7.10. USING THE MENU SELECTOR FOR REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL..........................61
7.11. RESET REMOTE CONTROL.................................................................................61
7.12. CODEC REMOTE CONTROL MENU STRUCTURE................................................62
SECTION 8. POTS OPERATION AND USAGE TIPS: HOW IT WORKS............63
8.1. HISTORICAL REFLECTIONS................................................................................63
8.2. MODEM NEGOTIATION AND LINE QUALITY FOR POTS MODE ........................64
8.3. POTS OPERATION PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................64
8.4. CALL WAITING...................................................................................................64
8.5. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGES (PBX), PRIVATE AUTOMATIC BRANCH
EXCHANGES (PABX), BUSINESS SYSTEMS .......................................................65
8.6. LINE CHECKS.....................................................................................................65
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8.7. EARTH LEAKAGE PROBLEMS ON THE LINE.......................................................66
8.8. EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS AT THE CO OR LOCAL EXCHANGE.............................66
8.9. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION ..................................................................67
8.10. POTS VERSUS NEW POTS G3 MODULES ........................................................68
8.11. STABILITY OF TIELINE POTS MODULES...........................................................69
8.12. SUMMARY:..........................................................................................................71
SECTION 9. ISDN.......................................................................................................73
9.1. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS ..........................................................................73
9.2. WHAT ISDN MODULE DO I NEED? ....................................................................73
9.3. HOW DO I INSTALL THE ISDN MODULE?..........................................................74
9.4. CONNECTING OVER ISDN.................................................................................75
SECTION 10. GSM...................................................................................................81
10.1. HOW DOES IT WORK?.........................................................................................81
10.2. HSCSD
INFORMATION COURTESY OF GSMWORLD.COM ................................81
10.3. W
HAT DO I NEED FOR GSM?............................................................................. 82
10.4. DEFAULT GSM CONNECTION SETTINGS ..........................................................82
10.5. CONFIGURING GSM CONNECTIONS USING A GSM MODULE .........................83
10.6. CONFIGURING GSM CONNECTIONS VIA THE RS 232 SERIAL PORT................83
10.7. CONFIGURING A POTS LANDLINE CODEC FOR GSM CONNECTIONS.............85
10.8. MAKING GSM VOICE CALLS.............................................................................86
10.9. WHY MAKE GSM VOICE CALLS? ......................................................................86
10.10. SELECTING GSM VOICE MODE.....................................................................87
10.11. A FINAL NOTE ON GSM CONFIGURATION ...................................................89
SECTION 11. 3GIP...................................................................................................90
SECTION 12. SATELLITE.......................................................................................91
12.1. BROADBAND GLOBAL AREA NETWORK (BGAN).............................................91
SECTION 13. X.21....................................................................................................92
13.1. H
OW DO X.21 MODULES CONNECT TO THE NETWORK? ................................92
13.2. H
OW DOES IT WORK?........................................................................................92
13.3. CONNECTING VIA X.21.....................................................................................93
SECTION 14. IP STREAMING CONFIGURATIONS...........................................94
SECTION 15. OPERATION OF YOUR CODEC: CODEC LCD DISP
LAYS
AND DIALING CONNECTIONS....................................................95
15.1. G
ETTING STARTED: OPERATING THE MENU SELECTOR (MS)..........................95
15.2. CLEAR ................................................................................................................96
15.3. ADJUSTING INPUT LEVELS ................................................................................96
15.4. AUDIO MONITORING ON THE CODEC...............................................................96
15.5. ADJUSTING AUXILIARY AND PHONE INPUT LEVELS.........................................96
15.6. PRE-FLIGHT CONNECTION CHECKS..................................................................97
15.7. MENU NAVIGATION ...........................................................................................97
15.8. GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................98
15.9. THE LCD SCREEN ON INITIAL POWERUP..........................................................98
15.10. LOADING PROFILES.......................................................................................99
15.11. INITIAL CONNECTION STATE OF CODEC LCD DISPLAYS..........................100
15.12. INITIATING MANUAL CONNECTIONS: DIALING A NUMBER........................102
15.13. MANUAL ISDN CONNECTIONS..................................................................107
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15.14. MANUAL GSM CONNECTIONS...................................................................108
15.15. MANUAL 3G CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 109
15.16. MANUAL IP CONNECTIONS........................................................................ 110
15.17. MANUAL X.21 CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 111
15.18. THE CONNECTIONS MANAGER (CXNS) ....................................................112
15.19. SUMMARY:.................................................................................................. 114
15.20. MENU SETTINGS.........................................................................................115
15.21. MENU: SUBMENU DETAILS.........................................................................117
SECTION 16. DATA TRANSFER & USING 3RD PARTY DEVICES.................142
16.1. DATA OPTIONS AVAILABLE............................................................................142
16.2. THE SERIAL PORT DATA WIZARD................................................................... 142
16.3. AN INTRODUCTION TO SESSION DATA........................................................... 142
16.4. SOME BACKGROUND ON DATA PACKETS ......................................................142
16.5. T
HE OSI MODEL EXPLAINED.........................................................................143
16.6. T
HE SESSION LAYER.......................................................................................144
16.7. HOW TIELINE CODEC SESSION DATA WORKS...............................................144
16.8. CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT TO SEND DATA..........................................147
16.9. ENABLING SERIAL PORT DATA FLOW CONTROL...........................................147
16.10. GSM TRANSPARENT AND NON-TRANSPARENT DATA MODES................... 149
16.11. DTMF CONTROL OF 3
RD
PARTY DEVICES ................................................. 149
SECTION 17. RELAY AND CONTROL PORT OPERATION...........................151
17.1. EXTERNAL RELAY BOX................................................................................... 151
17.2. CABLING AND OPERATION DISTANCES..........................................................152
17.3. CAN BUS CABLE TERMINATIONS .................................................................. 153
17.4. INPUTS ............................................................................................................ 153
17.5. OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................153
17.6. SETUP.............................................................................................................. 153
17.7. DIP SETTINGS.................................................................................................154
17.8. CMOS RELAY OPERATIONAL MODE .............................................................154
17.9. F
RONT PANEL LED INDICATORS.................................................................... 154
17.10. P
IEZO ALARM.............................................................................................. 154
SECTION 18. T
OOLBOX OPERATION..............................................................155
18.1. T
OOLBOX SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS .............................................................. 155
18.2. PREPARING TO USE TOOLBOX SOFTWARE WITH YOUR CODEC ...................156
18.3. CONNECTING YOUR CODEC TO A PC............................................................ 157
18.4. C
ONFIGURING TOOLBOX AND YOUR CODEC TO WORK TOGETHER ............157
18.5. CONNECTING TOOLBOX VIA USB................................................................. 158
18.6. LAN
CONNECTION: STATIC, DHCP AND BOOTP IP ADDRESSES...............160
18.7. INSERTING STATIC IP ADDRESSES INTO A CODEC AND PC........................... 160
18.8. SERIAL PORT CONNECTIONS: CONFIGURATION AT THE CODEC ITSELF........ 162
18.9. CONNECTING YOUR CODEC TO TOOLBOX SOFTWARE .................................. 163
18.10. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................ 165
SECTION 19. CONFIGU
RATION FILE SYSTEM..............................................169
19.1. T
HE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFIGURATION FILES, PROFILES AND
MATRICES .......................................................................................................169
19.2. D
IFFERENT CODEC CONFIGURATION FILES...................................................170
19.3. S
ET, GET, SAVE AND OPEN FUNCTIONS OF CONFIGURATION FILES.............171
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SECTION 20. MATRIX EDITOR...........................................................................172
20.1. AN OVERVIEW.................................................................................................172
20.2. HOW DO I USE MATRICES IN THE CODEC?..................................................... 172
20.3. ROUTING MATRICES EXPLAINED.................................................................... 173
20.4. ACTIVATING THE MATRIX EDITOR.................................................................. 174
20.5. MATRICES –WHERE DO I START? ..................................................................175
20.6. DEFINING THE MATRIX EDITOR...................................................................... 176
20.7. CHECKING OF CROSS POINTS......................................................................... 177
20.8. THE DEFAULT MATRICES: HOW TO USE THEM. ............................................. 178
20.9. CREATING, SAVING AND AMENDING MATRICES............................................. 180
20.10. ADDITIONAL EDIT MATRIX FUNCTIONS.....................................................181
20.11. ALL MATRICES MENU FUNCTIONS............................................................. 181
SECTION 21. PROFILE EDITOR.........................................................................182
21.1. U
SER PROFILES............................................................................................... 182
21.2. S
ET FACTORY DEFAULTS................................................................................ 183
21.3. MANUAL DEFAULT PROFILES: OVERVIEW...................................................... 183
21.4. SELECTING MANUAL DEFAULT PROFILES...................................................... 185
21.5. GENERAL ATTRIBUTES OF MANUAL DEFAULT PROFILES.............................. 185
21.6. CURRENT RUNTIME: OVERVIEW ..................................................................... 186
21.7. MANUAL DEFAULT PRESETS .......................................................................... 186
21.8. MANUAL DEFAULT MONO PROGRAM............................................................187
21.9. MANUAL DEFAULT MONO/IFB..................................................................... 188
21.10. MANUAL DEFAULT STEREO ....................................................................... 190
21.11. MANUAL DEFAULT DUAL PROGRAM.........................................................191
21.12. MANUAL DEFAULT BONDED MONO..........................................................191
21.13. CREATING A NEW PROFILE......................................................................... 192
21.14. PROPERTIES................................................................................................192
21.15. HOW DO I UTILIZE PROFILE MASKS?........................................................ 193
21.16. COPY AND PASTE FUNCTIONS.................................................................... 193
21.17. DELETING A PROFILE.................................................................................. 194
21.18. RENAMING A PROFILE ................................................................................194
21.19. M
AKING ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN PROFILES ................................................ 194
SECTION 22. C
ONNECTION SETUP.................................................................196
22.1. THE CONNECTION MANAGER......................................................................... 196
22.2. CONNECTION NO............................................................................................ 197
22.3. B
ONDING: AN OVERVIEW ............................................................................... 197
22.4. DIALING BONDED MONO CONNECTIONS ...................................................... 198
22.5. ISDN
3B AND 4B BONDING (COMMANDER CODECS ONLY)........................199
22.6. CONFIGURING 4B CHANNEL CONNECTIONS (COMMANDER CODECS
ONLY)..............................................................................................................200
22.7. CONNECTION TYPE.........................................................................................201
22.8. CODING AND ALGORITHMS............................................................................205
22.9. MPEG
EXPLAINED ......................................................................................... 207
22.10. T
IELINE ALGORITHMS AVAILABLE.............................................................210
22.11. S
AMPLERATE............................................................................................... 214
22.12. A
LGORITHM CONNECTION MATRIX ...........................................................214
22.13. P
ORTS AND CODEC CHANNELS: AN OVERVIEW......................................... 217
22.14. P
HONEBOOK NUMBERS ............................................................................. 219
22.15. AUTOMATIC REDIAL ................................................................................... 220
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22.16. FAILOVER PROFILE IN DETAIL.................................................................... 221
22.17. REMOTE PROFILE ....................................................................................... 228
22.18. A TYPICAL CONNECTION SETUP PROCEDURE........................................... 228
SECTION 23. POTS TAB.......................................................................................229
23.1. POTS AND POTS G3 MODULE DIFFERENCES.............................................. 229
23.2. SELECT POTS INTERFACE.............................................................................. 230
23.3. OPERATING MODE.......................................................................................... 230
23.4. AUTO RENEGOTIATE: OVERVIEW.................................................................... 231
23.5. MODEM MAX BIT-RATE................................................................................... 231
23.6. MONITOR ENABLE .......................................................................................... 232
23.7. DETECT DIAL TONE........................................................................................232
23.8. DETECT PROGRESS TONE...............................................................................232
23.9. DISABLE LINE QUALITY.................................................................................. 232
23.10. Q
UICK NEGOTIATION ENABLE: OLD POTS MODULE ONLY .................... 232
23.11. D
IAL METHOD............................................................................................233
23.12. LEASED LINE............................................................................................... 233
23.13. AUTO ANSWER............................................................................................ 233
23.14. DIAL PAUSE TIME.......................................................................................234
23.15. MANUAL DEFAULT ALGORITHM................................................................234
SECTION 24. GSM LL/GSM/USB-3G TAB.......................................................235
24.1. GSM CONNECTIONS....................................................................................... 236
24.2. 3G CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................236
24.3. SELECT GSM LANDLINE INTERFACE..............................................................236
24.4. OPERATING MODE.......................................................................................... 237
24.5. GSM LANDLINE PRE BUFFER SECS ............................................................... 237
24.6. GSM LANDLINE BITRATE...............................................................................237
24.7. MANUAL DEFAULT GSM LANDLINE ALGORITHM.........................................238
24.8. GSM/USB-3G MODULE/CELLPHONE SETUP: SELECT GSM INTERFACE
(FOR A CODEC CONNECTING WITH A GSM CONNECTION).............................. 238
24.9. W
IRELESS NETWORK TYPE............................................................................. 239
24.10. GSM
PRE BUF SECS (FOR A CODEC CONNECTING WITH A GSM
CONNECTION
)............................................................................................. 239
24.11. GSM
BITRATE (FOR A CODEC CONNECTING WITH A GSM CONNECTION).240
24.12. M
ANUAL DEFAULT GSM ALGORITHM (FOR A CODEC CONNECTING
WITH A
GSM CONNECTION)....................................................................... 240
24.13. S
IGNAL STRENGTH ENABLE AND RESET WAIT SECONDS.......................... 240
24.14. A FINAL NOTE ON GSM CONFIGURATION ................................................ 240
SECTION 25. ISD
N TAB.......................................................................................241
25.1. SELECT ISDN INTERFACE............................................................................... 242
25.2. ISDN NETWORK TYPE.................................................................................... 242
25.3. ISDN LINE TYPE.............................................................................................243
25.4. ISDN LOCAL SUBADDRESS............................................................................243
25.5. SPID
EXPLAINED............................................................................................243
25.6. SPID1,
SPID2 (SERVICE PROFILE ID)..........................................................244
25.7. DN1,
DN2 AND MSN NUMBERS...................................................................244
25.8. A
UTO ANSWER ................................................................................................ 245
25.9. P
HANTOM POWER DETECT............................................................................. 245
25.10. M
ANUAL DEFAULT ALGORITHM................................................................245
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25.11. SAMPLERATE............................................................................................... 245
SECTION 26. IP/LAN AND SIP TABS................................................................246
SECTION 27. X.21TAB..........................................................................................247
27.1. SELECT X.21 INTERFACE................................................................................ 247
27.2. X.21 LINK TYPE.............................................................................................. 247
27.3. BIT RATE......................................................................................................... 248
27.4. MANUAL DEFAULT ALGORITHM .................................................................... 248
27.5. SAMPLE RATE ................................................................................................. 248
27.6. X.21 CALL CONTROL TYPE............................................................................ 249
SECTION 28. INPUTS TAB..................................................................................250
28.1. INPUT GAINS................................................................................................... 250
28.2. INPUT TYPES................................................................................................... 250
TABLE 12: INPUT GAIN SETTING OPTIONS................................................................. 251
28.3. A
DDITIONAL INPUT SETTINGS........................................................................251
28.4. P
HANTOM POWER........................................................................................... 252
28.5. INTELLIGENT GAIN CONTROL ........................................................................ 252
28.6. ROUTING VOICE CALLS TO A CODEC’S ANALOG OUTPUTS..........................253
28.7. PHONE INPUT: OPERATION OF THE I-MIX G3 PHONE COUPLER ..................253
28.8. AUXILIARY INPUT............................................................................................ 256
28.9. LOCAL AND REMOTE CODEC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT WITH TOOLBOX
SOFTWARE.......................................................................................................256
28.10. CONTROL MENU: ADJUSTING INPUT LEVELS USING TOOLBOX .............. 256
SECTION 29. REMOTE CONTROL TAB............................................................258
29.1. LOCAL AND REMOTE CODEC OPERATION EXPLAINED .................................. 258
29.2. REMOTE CONTROL OF INPUT GAINS.............................................................. 259
29.3. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE CONTROL......................................... 260
29.4. CONFIGURING THE REMOTE (SLAVE) CODEC TO BE CONTROLLED............... 260
29.5. CONFIGURING THE LOCAL (MASTER) CODEC TO CONTROL THE REMOTE
CODEC ............................................................................................................ 261
29.6. ADJUSTING LOCAL (MASTER CODEC) AND REMOTE (SLAVE CODEC) INPUT
LEVELS WHEN IN REMOTE CONTROL CHANNEL MODE................................262
29.7. A
CCEPT REMOTE CUE .................................................................................... 262
29.8. G
ANG TO KNOB..............................................................................................264
SECTION 30. OUTPUTS TAB..............................................................................265
30.1. PPM DISPLAYS............................................................................................... 265
30.2. PA
CONTROLS................................................................................................267
30.3. AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL.......................................................................... 269
30.4. R
ELATIONSHIP OF IGC TO AGC....................................................................269
30.5. TALK BACK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT................................................................... 270
SECTION 31. FUNCTIONS TAB..........................................................................271
31.1. CREATING A NEW USER FUNCTION................................................................ 272
31.2. ACTIVATION RULE .......................................................................................... 273
31.3. SOME ACTIVATION RULE EXAMPLES.............................................................. 283
31.4. TASK RULE...................................................................................................... 284
31.5. P
RESET USER FUNCTIONS..............................................................................298
31.6. E
DIT FUNCTION .............................................................................................. 303
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31.7. DELETE FUNCTION ......................................................................................... 303
31.8. SOFTKEY MENU DISPLAY...............................................................................303
31.9. A FINAL NOTE….............................................................................................. 304
SECTION 32. MATRIX MAP.................................................................................305
32.1. MATRIX MANAGEMENT – A THREE STEP PROCESS ....................................... 305
32.2. MATRIX MAPPING – AN OVERVIEW................................................................306
32.3. ‘MAPPING’ MATRICES FOR CODEC FUNCTIONS.............................................307
32.4. CUE: AN OVERVIEW........................................................................................ 308
32.5. CUE/COMMS IN PREFADE OR OFF-LINE MONITORING MODE.......................309
32.6. CUE/COMMS AS ‘LOCAL’ INTERCOM.............................................................309
32.7. USING CUE/COMMS AS ‘LOCAL’ INTERCOM IN STEREO ...............................310
32.8. CUE AS CODEC-TO-CODEC INTERCOM............................................................ 310
32.9. TALKBACK....................................................................................................... 311
32.10. R
EMOTE CUE..............................................................................................312
32.11. P
HONE AS TALKBACK................................................................................. 313
32.12. CREATING PROFILES................................................................................... 313
SECTION 33. VIEW MATRIX................................................................................314
33.1. VIEW MATRIX MENU....................................................................................... 314
33.2. AN EXAMPLE: INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS WITH A TIELINE
BROADCAST CODEC ....................................................................................... 315
SECTION 34. UNIT OPTIONS..............................................................................317
34.1. COUNTRY SELECTION..................................................................................... 317
34.2. POWERUP CONSOLE.......................................................................................317
34.3. AUTO RECONNECT..........................................................................................318
34.4. AUDIO REFERENCE LEVEL.............................................................................. 318
34.5. BONDING TYPE............................................................................................... 318
34.6. SESSION DATA ENABLE..................................................................................318
34.7. AUTO SOFTKEY ENABLE.................................................................................318
SECTION 35. GLOBAL UNIT SETTINGS..........................................................319
35.1. UNIT LOCK...................................................................................................... 319
35.2. SPEED DIAL..................................................................................................... 319
35.3. P
OWERUP PROFILE.........................................................................................320
35.4. P
OWERUP PROFILE: MANUAL DEFAULT PROFILE SETTINGS......................... 320
35.5. SERIAL PORT MODE........................................................................................ 321
35.6. SERIAL PORT RATE.........................................................................................321
35.7. S
ERIAL PORT FLOW CONTROL.......................................................................321
SECTION 36. PHONEBOOK EDITOR................................................................322
36.1. N
AME AND NUMBER .......................................................................................323
36.2. INTERNATIONAL PREFIXES AND DIALING OUT OF A PBX.............................. 323
36.3. HOW DOES SPEED DIALING WORK?.............................................................. 323
36.4. PROGRAMMING PROFILES USING TOOLBOX.................................................325
36.5. STORING THE PHONEBOOK............................................................................ 326
SECTION 37. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS........................................................328
37.1. POTS TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................328
37.2. ISDN TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................. 329
37.3. GSM TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................. 330
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37.4. 3G TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................330
37.5. IP TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................330
37.6. X.21 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................331
SECTION 38. GLOSSARY.....................................................................................332
SECTION 39. PORTABLE POWERING SOLUTIONS ......................................336
39.1. TIELINE BATTERY MODULE............................................................................336
39.2. THE 12 VOLT VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY CABLE............................................. 337
APPENDIX 1. CONNECTOR WIRING.................................................................338
APPENDIX 1.1. INTERCONNECTION OF RCA AND XLR CONNECTORS...................... 338
APPENDIX 1.2. RTS HEADPHONE CONNECTOR ........................................................ 339
APPENDIX 1.3. CODEC CONNECTION CABLE CONFIGURATIONS .............................. 339
APPENDIX 1.4. D9 (RS 232) DATA AND INTERFACE CONNECTORS.......................... 340
APPENDIX 1.5. D15 X.21 INTERFACE CONNECTOR .................................................. 340
A
PPENDIX 1.6. X.21 CONNECTIONS .......................................................................... 342
A
PPENDIX 1.7. XLR 4 PIN POWER CONNECTORS ..................................................... 343
APPENDIX 1.8. CMOS SOLID STATE RELAY CONNECTORS......................................343
APPENDIX 1.9. CMOS SOLID STATE RELAY SPECIFICATIONS .................................. 343
APPENDIX 1.10. CAN CABLE WIRING CONFIGURATION......................................... 344
APPENDIX 2. SOFTWARE LICENSE...................................................................345
APPENDIX 3. WARRANTY...................................................................................347
APPENDIX 4. COMPLIANCES.............................................................................348
APPENDIX 4.1. FCC PART 15 ....................................................................................348
APPENDIX 4.2. FCC PART 68 ....................................................................................348
APPENDIX 4.3. IC ....................................................................................................... 349
APPENDIX 4.4. CE & CE TICK ................................................................................... 349
APPENDIX 5. CODEC SPECIFICATIONS........................................................... 350
APPENDIX 6. C
REDIT NOTICES.........................................................................351
INDEX...........................................................................................................................352
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FIGURE 1: I-MIX G3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.............................................................................26
F
IGURE 2: REAR PANEL DETAIL OF THE I-MIX G3REAR PANEL DETAIL OF THE TIELINE
I-MIX G3.................................................................................................................................27
F
IGURE 3: POTS WIZARD MENU SCREEN .....................................................................................28
F
IGURE 4: COMMANDER G3 MENU SCREEN MODULE INDICATOR ARROWS..............................29
F
IGURE 5: I-MIX G3 MENU SCREEN MODULE INDICATOR ARROWS............................................29
F
IGURE 6: CODEC AUDIO MENU STRUCTURE...............................................................................33
F
IGURE 7: POTS MENU WIZARD SCREEN DISPLAYING EDITING FUNCTIONALITY AVAILABLE.36
F
IGURE 8: POTS MENU CONFIGURATION WIZARDS ....................................................................37
F
IGURE 9: ISDN MENU CONFIGURATION WIZARD.......................................................................38
F
IGURE 10: GSM MENU CONFIGURATION WIZARD .....................................................................39
F
IGURE 11: IP MENU CONFIGURATION WIZARD...........................................................................40
F
IGURE 12: 3G WIZARD..................................................................................................................41
F
IGURE 13: X.21 MENU WIZARD ...................................................................................................42
F
IGURE 14: X.21 MPEG 2 LAYER 2 RECOMMENDED BITRATES.................................................47
F
IGURE 15: IP MPEG 2 LAYER 2 RECOMMENDED BITRATES......................................................47
F
IGURE 16: TYPICAL REMOTE CONTROL SETUP WITHOUT USING TOOLBOX............................59
F
IGURE 17: REMOTE CONTROL CODEC MENUS...........................................................................62
F
IGURE 18: ORIGINAL POTS MODULE .........................................................................................68
F
IGURE 19: NEW POTS G3 MODULE............................................................................................69
F
IGURE 20: NEW POTS G3 MODULE CONNECTING....................................................................70
F
IGURE 21: STANDARD POTS CONNECTION SCREEN..................................................................70
F
IGURE 22: TIELINE GSM MODULE AND ANTENNA.....................................................................81
F
IGURE 23: PHONE AUDIO ROUTED TO ENCODER.......................................................................88
F
IGURE 24: THE TIELINE PORTABLE SOLUTIONS RANGE............................................................89
F
IGURE 25: X.21 ISDN INTERFACE CONNECTION........................................................................93
F
IGURE 26: PHONE/AUXILIARY INPUT LEVEL CONTROL LCD SCREEN.....................................97
F
IGURE 27: NEW POTS G3 MODULE CONNECTING..................................................................104
F
IGURE 28: STANDARD POTS CONNECTION SCREEN................................................................104
F
IGURE 29: MENU SUBMENUS.....................................................................................................116
F
IGURE 30: CONFIGURATION SUBMENU ITEMS..........................................................................119
F
IGURE 31: SESSION DATA CHECK-BOX IN THE UNIT OPTIONS TAB........................................145
F
IGURE 32: SESSION DATA STATUS DISPLAY .............................................................................146
F
IGURE 33: DTMF CONTROL LCD SCREEN...............................................................................149
F
IGURE 34: CONTROL PORTS ON A CODEC ................................................................................151
F
IGURE 35: THE REAR VIEW OF A CAN 8+8 EXTERNAL RELAY BOX........................................152
F
IGURE 36: MAIN MENU SCREEN OF THE TOOLBOX PROGRAM ............................................... 156
F
IGURE 37: TOOLBOX RPTP ERROR MESSAGE .........................................................................164
F
IGURE 38: TOOLBOX INCOMPATIBILITY ERROR MESSAGE......................................................165
F
IGURE 39: TOOLBOX SOFTWARE UPGRADE CONNECTION ERROR MESSAGE........................166
F
IGURE 40: RPTP ERROR MESSAGES..........................................................................................167
F
IGURE 41: TOOLBOX UPGRADE WARNING...............................................................................167
F
IGURE 42: ELEMENTS WITHIN A CONFIGURATION FILE............................................................170
F
IGURE 43: INPUTS AND OUTPUTS OF THE ROUTING MATRIX..................................................173
F
IGURE 44: MATRIX EDITOR MAIN MENU PAGE.........................................................................174
F
IGURE 45: HOW TO CONFIGURE MATRICES..............................................................................176
F
IGURE 46: TLM400 PA FEED - PGM AND RETURN PGM MIX..................................................179
F
IGURE 47: THE PROFILE EDITOR MENU SCREEN FOR THE I-MIX G3 IN TOOLBOX
SOFTWARE............................................................................................................................ 182
F
IGURE 48: THE SET FACTORY DEFAULTS DROP-DOWN MENU..................................................183
F
IGURE 49: THE MANUAL DEFAULT PROGRAM B (MONO) MATRIX .........................................185
F
IGURE 50: THE PROFILE ‘MASK’ FOR MANUAL DEFAULT PRESETS ........................................186
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FIGURE 51: MANUAL DEFAULT MONO PROGRAM MATRIX SETTINGS......................................187
F
IGURE 52: MANUAL DEFAULT MONO/IFB MATRIX SETTINGS................................................188
F
IGURE 53: MANUAL DEFAULT STEREO MATRIX SETTINGS......................................................190
F
IGURE 54: MANUAL DEFAULT DUAL PROGRAM MATRIX SETTINGS .......................................191
F
IGURE 55: THE ‘MASK’ FOR MAN DFLT STEREO.......................................................................193
F
IGURE 56: THE CONNECTION SETUP (ADVANCED) MENU IN THE PROFILE EDITOR .............196
F
IGURE 57: LIST OF MANUAL DEFAULT PROFILES DISPLAYING CONNECTION TYPE
SETTING................................................................................................................................198
F
IGURE 58: BONDING TYPE DROP-DOWN MENU........................................................................199
F
IGURE 59: 4B ISDN PROFILE IN TOOLBOX..............................................................................200
F
IGURE 60: PORT AND CODEC ASSIGNMENTS FOR STEREO USING 4B CHANNELS .................201
F
IGURE 61: TIELINE GSM PLUG-IN MODULE..............................................................................202
F
IGURE 62: SIMPLE FAILOVER USER FUNCTION.........................................................................223
F
IGURE 63: FAILOVER CONNECTION DIALING AND PORT ALLOCATION PROGRAMMED
INTO A
MAIN PROFILE..........................................................................................................225
F
IGURE 64: FAILOVER PROFILE CONNECTION SETTINGS...........................................................226
F
IGURE 65: MAIN PROFILE WITH REMOTE AND FAILOVER PROFILE SETTINGS........................226
F
IGURE 66: THE POTS TAB PAGE IN THE PROFILE EDITOR......................................................229
F
IGURE 67: GSM LL/GSM/USB-3G TAB IN TOOLBOX...........................................................235
F
IGURE 68: THE ISDN MENU WITHIN TOOLBOX SOFTWARE.....................................................241
F
IGURE 69: THE X.21 TAB IN TOOLBOX SOFTWARE .................................................................247
F
IGURE 70: THE INPUTS MENU IN TOOLBOX.............................................................................250
F
IGURE 71: ROUTE PHONE INPUT TO OUTPUTS CHECK-BOX...................................................253
F
IGURE 72: VIRTUAL INPUT FADERS IN A COMMANDER G3 CODEC.........................................257
F
IGURE 73: TOOLBOX REMOTE CONTROL MENU......................................................................258
F
IGURE 74: TYPICAL REMOTE CONTROL SETUP WITHOUT USING TOOLBOX..........................259
F
IGURE 75: ACTIVE CUE SOFTKEY FUNCTIONS ON THE COMMANDER G3 FIELD UNIT ..........263
F
IGURE 76: THE I-MIX G3 OUTPUT MENU WITHIN THE PROFILE EDITOR IN TOOL BOX.........265
F
IGURE 77: CODEC PPM METERS...............................................................................................266
F
IGURE 78: DIAGRAM SHOWING CODEC HEADROOM................................................................266
F
IGURE 79: THE LCD SCREEN OF THE COMMANDER G3 FIELD UNIT .................................267
F
IGURE 80: THE FUNCTIONS MENU WITHIN THE PROFILE EDITOR...........................................271
F
IGURE 81: ADD/EDIT MENU IN THE FUNCTIONS MENU ..........................................................272
F
IGURE 82: FUNCTIONS MENU - CATEGORY DROP-DOWN MENU .............................................273
F
IGURE 83: THE DROP-DOWN MENU FOR SELECTING MATRICES. ..............................................307
F
IGURE 84: THE CUE FUNCTION AS DISPLAYED ON A COMMANDER G3 LCD........................308
F
IGURE 85: THE MANUAL DEFAULT CUE/COMMS AUX MATRIX AS VIEWED IN VIEW
MATRIX.................................................................................................................................309
F
IGURE 86: LOCAL INTERCOM USING MANUAL DEFAULT CUE/COMMS MATRICES...............309
F
IGURE 87: INTER-CODEC INTERCOM USING THE MANUAL DEFAULT REM INTERCOM
MATRICES.............................................................................................................................310
F
IGURE 88: TB TX AS VIEWED IN VIEW MATRIX WITHIN THE PROFILE EDITOR........................311
F
IGURE 89: TB RX AS VIEWED IN VIEW MATRIX WITHIN THE PROFILE EDITOR .......................312
F
IGURE 90: UNIT OPTIONS MENU IN TOOLBOX.........................................................................317
F
IGURE 91: UNIT DETAILS MENU IN TOOLBOX..........................................................................319
F
IGURE 92: THE PHONEBOOK EDITOR IN TOOLBOX.................................................................322
F
IGURE 93: SPEED DIAL PROFILE AND NUMBER SCREEN..........................................................324
F
IGURE 94: HANGUP & PROFILE CHANGE CONFIRMATION MESSAGE .....................................324
F
IGURE 95: PHONEBOOK EDITOR IN TOOLBOX.........................................................................325
F
IGURE 96: FEMALE D15 INTERFACE CONNECTOR....................................................................341
F
IGURE 97: MALE D15 INTERFACE CONNECTOR .......................................................................341
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Tables
TABLE 1: UDP IP BROADBAND UPLINK BANDWIDTH TABLE...........................................44
TABLE 2: ISDN MPEG 2 LAYER 2 RECOMMENDED BITRATES.........................................46
TABLE 3: ALGORITHM CONNECTION BIT RATE TABLE......................................................48
TABLE 4: PROFILE, ALGORITHM AND SAMPLE RATE MATRIX ...........................................51
TABLE 5: DUAL MONO PROGRAM ALGORITHM MATRIX...................................................52
TABLE 6: ISDN MODULES .................................................................................................74
TABLE 7: THE OSI MODEL EXPLAINED .......................................................................... 143
TABLE 8: CONFIGURATION FILE MENU OPTIONS...........................................................171
TABLE 9: BONDING TYPE CODEC SETTINGS...................................................................199
TABLE 10: ALGORITHM CONNECTION BIT RATE TABLE................................................. 215
TABLE 11: ISDN NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................... 243
TABLE 12: INPUT GAIN SETTING OPTIONS.....................................................................251
TABLE 13: FUNCTIONS MENU - CATEGORY MENU.........................................................274
TABLE 14: FUNCTIONS MENU - SOURCE MENU.............................................................. 275
TABLE 15: KEY MENU.....................................................................................................276
TABLE 16: FUNCTIONS MENU - TRIGGER MENU............................................................. 278
TABLE 17: FUNCTIONS MENU - TASK RULE CATEGORY MENU ..................................... 285
TABLE 18: FUNCTIONS MENU - TYPE MENU................................................................... 287
TABLE 19: FUNCTIONS MENU - OBJECT AND OPERATION MENUS ................................ 289
TABLE 20: FUNCTIONS MENU – EXECUTABLE FUNCTION ON A REMOTE CODEC ......... 297
TABLE 21: ISDN CONNECTION CHECKLIST...................................................................329
TABLE 22: D9 DATA AND INTERFACE CONNECTOR .......................................................340
TABLE 23: X.21 PIN-OUTS FOR D-15 CONNECTORS......................................................340
TABLE 24: XLR 4 PIN POWER CONNECTOR...................................................................343
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Section 1. Safety Notices and Warnings
SAFETY NOTICES and WARNINGS
THUNDERSTORMS and LIGHTNING
DO NOT USE Tieline codecs during thunderstorms and lightning.
You may suffer an injury using a phone, Tieline codec, or any device connected to
a phone during a thunderstorm
This can lead to personal injury and in extreme cases may be fatal.
Protective devices can be fitted to the line, however, due to the extremely high
voltages and energy levels involved in lightning strikes, these devices may not offer
protection to the 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 will be affected by these secondary strikes.
Damage to personnel and Tieline codecs may occur during thunderstorms, even if
the codec is turned off but is connected to the phone system or the power.
ANY DAMAGE TO A TIELINE PRODUCT CAUSED BY LIGHTNING or an
ELECTRICAL STORM WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEMS
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR Tieline CODEC TO A DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEM.
PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR!
If you are unfamiliar with any facility, check that the line you are using is NOT a
digital line. If the Tieline codec becomes faulty due to the use of a dig ital phone
system, the WARRANTY IS VOID.
(Related Topic: Tips for Successful Operation)
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.
PLEASE READ OUR SOFTWARE LICENSE BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
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Section 2. Manual Conventions
The conventions we have used in this manual are as follows:
2.1. Controls
Buttons, switches, and rotary controls are in ARIAL CAPITALS, the same font
and style as the labeling on the codec. E.g. SEND/RETURN refers to the
SEND/RETURN digipot.
2.2. Connector Panel
Labeling is done in Arial, reflecting the text on the codec. E.g. HEADPHONE 2 is
the socket for HEADPHONE 2.
2.3. Menu Text
Menu Text is done in boxed and is the exact text in the LCD window .
2.4. Menu Navigation
When describing how to navigate through detailed codec menus, the following
convention will be used. Bold Souvenir ITCTT for all characters; square brackets
to surround each individual menu item; inward facing arrows (inside the square
brackets, i.e. →Voice G3←) to indicate the menu setting; the > character is used
to indicate movement to the next menu item.
[Pots Wizard →Setup GSM Landline←] > [Algorithm →Voice G3←] > [GSM
Landline Rate →9600←] > [Pre-buffer Secs →0←] > [Auto Reconnect
→Disable←].
2.5. ToolBox Software
Any reference directly attributable to the ToolBox software will be in Souvenir
ITCTT Italic font. E.g.
Modem Max Bitrate.
If it appears in blue font color in
ToolBox software then it will appear in the same font but in blue. E.G.
Automatic
Redial
(in
Connection Setup
in the
Profile Editor
)
Any ToolBox software section tab or Main Menu title is in Souvenir ITC TT Bold
Italic font. E.g.
Profile Editor
2.6. Hyperlinks
If you are reading this document on a PC, within it there are many hyperlinks to
websites or to other related bookmarked elements within the manual. These are
characterized by being underlined as in the following example:
Connection Setup
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If you are reading this document as a PDF simply click on the hyperlink to go to
the destination. If you are not viewing it as a PDF, to activate the hyperlink
place your mouse cursor on the hyperlink, hold down the Ctrl key on your
keyboard and click the left mouse button. This will take you to the hyperlink
destination.
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Section 3. Welcome to our Revolution
This may seem an outrageous statement, but Tieline has developed and currently
manufactures the world’s finest POTS, ISDN, GSM, X.21, 3G and IP codecs. You
will find that Tieline codecs have a whole range of invaluable features for creating low
cost, studio quality programs from remote locations. The Tieline codec family
includes:
i-Mix G3, the latest generation of 5 channel POTS, bonded POTS, ISDN,
GSM, IP and satellite ISDN mixer-codec, is justifiably known as the
‘sportscasters dream machine’.
COMMANDER G3, with two module slots, allows flexibility in the selection of
field POTS, ISDN, GSM and IP codec with full broadcast functionality.
COMMANDER G3 1RU and 2RU rack unit codecs with similar features to
the field unit. A PC GUI (Graphical User Interface) can be connected to the
1RU codec, providing flexibility in controlling the codec and saving rack
space in the studio.
Tieline codec family specifications can be found at http://www.tieline.com
The Tieline i-Mix
G
3
is an integrated 5 channel mixer and award winning studio
quality POTS, ISDN, GSM, 3G/IP, IP and X.21 codec. The superb Tieline DSP2
algorithm delivers crystal clear, studio quality bi-directional 15 kHz audio with an
insignificant 100ms delay. This single unit weights only 5lb (2kg) and is easily placed
in a briefcase and transported as carry-on baggage, allowing timely and convenient
worldwide deployment of presenters without technical staff. With headsets you have a
complete remote broadcast facility.
The
i-Mix
G
3
concept is about combining suitable communications and
programming modules together to create the right portable studio for your remote
broadcast.
Tieline’s most recent technological advances combine IP, 3G/IP cell-
phone, SIP and X.21 functionality into the i-Mix
G3
.
The superb Tieline
Music
and
Music Plus
algorithms deliver crystal clear, studio
quality bi-directional FM quality audio with low delay. This single unit weights only
5lb (2kg) and is easily placed in a briefcase and transported as carry-on baggage,
allowing timely and convenient worldwide deployment of presenters without
technical staff. With headsets you have a complete remote broadcast facility.
There are a multitude of connection possibilities to suit every broadcast situation.
You can use two POTS connections for stereo or dual-mono POTS. Dual-mono
POTS allows programming to be sent to more than one destination from the same
POTS codec.
One of the unique features of the
i-Mix
G
3
is the ability to connect via a bonded
POTS connection. For example, if you have two POTS connections that are each
achieving bitrates of 12,000 bps, you can bond these connections to create a single
24,000 bps connection.
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For the first time broadcasters are able to phase lock left and right audio channels
over two ordinary telephone lines to deliver stable and reliable 15kHz FM quality
stereo programming – all for the cost of a couple of regular telephone calls. In some
parts of the world, local telephone calls are free which could allow some FM
broadcasters a studio to transmitter link with no transmission costs at all!
Combine an ISDN module with a 15 kHz POTS connection to provide IFB over
POTS and program over ISDN. Using IP and 3GIP you can connect codecs over
wireless 3G networks or connect over a private Local Area Network (LAN), or over
different public networks such as the Internet. Tieline codecs can supply high
bandwidth audio and communications data over national and international
networks. Integration of X.21 capabilities into Tieline codecs adds even more
flexibility in connecting across leased line networks.
The Tieline i-Mix
G
3
is designed to be operated in conjunction with ToolBox PC
software. Most functions can be programmed via the codec itself, but to get the most
out of your codec you can program it using ToolBox software.
One of the features of the
Tieline i-Mix
G
3
platform is the Configuration File
System. It enables a user to configure the codec with
ToolBox software before
arriving at a remote broadcast site, minimizing the amount of adjustments a
broadcaster has to make when arriving at a remote site.
T
ieline’s Connection Manager automates the process of making a connection with
the i-Mix
G
3
from a remote site. All a user has to do is turn the codec on, wait for
the menu on the LCD screen to light up and then select START. Even dialing
manually with the i-Mix
G
3
is simple. Connect to a preferred dialing interface and
dial the number of a remote codec. The remote Tieline codec automatically answers
the call and establishes a secure link at the best quality the line will allow.
T
ieline’s unique remote control feature allows the setting and continuous supervision
of all switch settings and audio levels remotely from a codec. This can be done either
from a studio or a laptop PC connected to a codec – leaving an announcer free to
concentrate on the content of a broadcast, not the technical parameters.
In summary,
Tieline codecs provide opportunities previously impossible to engineer,
or simply too expensive to contemplate. The
Tieline i-Mix
G
3
is the perfect
solution for remote broadcasters. In the audio broadcast revolution - hearing is
believing… welcome to our revolution!
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Section 4. Introduction to Tieline Codecs
If you are a new user or even if you are very familiar with a previous model of Tieline
codec, we highly recommend that you at least familiarize yourself with a few of the
sections within this manual. These sections include:
Connecting Your Codec to a PC;
Quick Start: Connecting Quickly Using Manual Default Profiles;
Operation of your Codec; and
Configuration File System.
The ‘Connecting Your Codec to a PC’ section of this manual will describe how to
configure your codec and ToolBox software, so that they will communicate effectively
with each other.
The section called ‘Configuration File System’ will give you a good understanding of
how Configuration Files are used to store profiles and how to program them into a
codec. If you need further information on these areas the ‘Matrix Editor’ and ‘Profile
Editor’ sections will explain this in more detail.
The ‘Operation of your Codec’ section will assist the experienced user to use the
codec with a minimum of fuss - without using ToolBox software. It includes an
explanation of the basic operations required to connect and adjust audio input levels
etc. You will of course need to use ToolBox software for many codec operations.
This includes creating and amending matrices for profiles and saving configuration
files.
The ‘Quick Start: Connecting Quickly Using Manual Default Profiles’ section of the
manual gives a really quick explanation of how to connect your codecs by using
manual default profiles that come with the codec.
Have fun with your new codec. It is at the leading edge of codec technology and will
deliver superior performance for you and your broadcast partners.
Help us to help you: We value feedback from our customers and encourage you to
help us make your job easier by emailing any suggestions on how we can improve
this reference manual to support@tieline.com
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4.1. Features in Release Version 1.4.xx
Following is an overview of the new features incorporated into Tieline Firmware
Release 1.4.
It is no longer necessary to select the
ManDflt Bonded Mono
profile for
bonded connections - this profile has been removed. Simply select
ManDflt MonoPgm
and if a second connection is dialed it will
automatically be bonded;
3G has been updated to provide 3G to 3G call functionality;
Tieline broadcast codecs now support ISDN 3B and 4B bonding
(COMMANDER
G3
only) in order to create connections of up to 256
kbps in bandwidth;
It is now possible to make voice calls using V.1.2 POTS plug-in modules;
It is now possible to make voice calls over GSM plug-in modules or cell -
phones;
The
Phonebook Editor
now supports speed dialing numbers and
associated profiles (both manual default and custom created profiles);
Phonebook Editor
capacity has increased from 50 numbers to 80;
It is now possible to connect using the
MP2
algorithm and simultaneously
connect via
RS232
(between Tieline broadcast codecs only) to send data
or use ToolBox;
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) is visible in codec menus and able to be
switched on and off if required;
Aux/Phone input level can be adjusted via the codec Audio menu by
pressing Softkey 1;
Updates to session data include the ability to turn it on and off in codecs
and view if it is operating properly via codec menus;
The phone input can be routed to the codec analog outputs via the Audio
menu by pressing Softkey 1 (i-Mix only);
AES/EBU functionality is fully integrated (COMMANDER
G3
rack unit
only); and
X.21/V.35 functionality is fully integrated.
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4.2. Features in Release Version 1.6.xx
Numerous changes have occurred in release 1.6.xx. Most of these relate to IP
and 3G IP connections. As a result, these sections have been extracted from all
codec reference manuals and have been amalgamated into a manual titled the
“IP & 3GIP Streaming Reference Manual”.
This manual contains all the latest connection information relating to IP and
3GIP in general. It also contains information about SIP connectivity and updated
quick start guides for studio and field unit codecs, as well as for wireless 3G
networks.
Following is a summary of the new and updated features that are contained in
the “IP & 3GIP Streaming Reference Manual”.
Updates to how to connect a codec for IP in a studio using a static IP
address;
Updates to how to connect a codec for IP in the field using DHCP
addresses;
Updates to how to connect a codec over 3GIP using new codec menus;
3G Modules available for GSM, GSM Voice, UMTS, EVDO and HS DPA
connections;
Codec interoperability using SIP;
Addition of the high quality, low delay
Music Plus
algorithm;
Support for IP dial/answer without using session data;
Permanent display of signal strength using 3G modules;
Information about how using v.1.6.xx software guarantees the ability to
use auto jitter buffer over IP/3GIP networks;
• Also how if dialing to a lower software version than v.1.6.xx
jitter buffer defaults to the default fixed setting of 500ms.
Jitter buffer software changes;
• New Auto Jitter Buffer use;
• 5 new settings for auto jitter buffer;
• 4 stages to jitter buffer when dialing and connecting;
• Auto jitter buffer and how it works adaptively with FEC by
measuring FEC on a connection and adjusting the jitter buffer
appropriately to suit;
Full explanation of the "Connection Details" screen and the elements
within it, including:
• How to use the new "Loss; Empty; Late; FECd" indications in
the "Connection Details" LCD screen to determine the
reliability and optimum IP jitter buffer and FEC settings;
How to order the right 3G data plan;
3G Antennae: how and what to select for the module purchased, i.e. EV-
DO versus UMTS/HSDPA
USB module use:
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• How v.1.6 version software automatically upgrades v.1.0.2
and v.1.0.4 USB software to v.1.0.9;
• Upgrades are performed either; when firmware is upgraded
and a USB module is in a codec; or subsequently when a
module is inserted into a codec - a screen appears while the
upgrade is performed and it takes about 10 seconds to
perform.
• Use of USB modems and USB modules to connect over 3G.
Programming a new network into a codec using the "Custom Access
Point" setting in the
GSM LL/GSM/USB-3G
tab in ToolBox.
Sending data using the "encode only" and "decode only" functions.
3G idle timeout feature added to minimize data costs.
IP Dialing error messages when dialing:
• To an "incompatible jitter buffer" device
• Using the Raw algorithm where jitter buffer is disabled
automatically.
4.2.1. Adjustments in this Reference Manual
The features outlined in this reference manual supersede the information
contained in the previous manual which was titled
“TLR300B_Commander_G3_Rack_Unit_PLUS_Main_Man_v.4.0.”
Following is a summary of the amendments made to this reference manual:
The “IP Streaming” and “3GIP” sections have been extracted and
consolidated into the “IP & 3GIP Streaming Reference Manual”.
The “LAN Tab” section discussing LAN connection of codecs has
been extracted and consolidated into the “IP & 3GIP Streaming
Reference Manual”.
All ToolBox 3G programming has been consol idated into the “IP &
3GIP Streaming Reference Manual”.
The ISDN section has been updated with more detailed connection
and troubleshooting information.
The TLG3 GUI application for controlling rack unit codecs has the
following new features:
- The GUI is fully resizable on a screen.
- Multiple windows/applications of the GUI can run simultaneously.
- Windows can be tiled or cascaded.
- A Toolbar provides the ability to restore minimised windows.
Caveats:
- Supports multiple TCP connections but with only 1 UDP, 1 Serial or
1 USB connection at the same time.
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4.3. Features of the i-Mix G3
5 balanced MIC/LINE inputs: comprising 4 MIC/LINE and 1 AUX inputs,
all on XLR connectors.
Accommodates 4 announcers simultaneously, each with individual
industry standard, ¼ inch (6.5mm) stereo RTS headphone connectors,
and each with individual volume controls and programmable sources.
Programmable CUE-COMMS buttons allow private communication
between announcers and/or the studio.
2 Programmable PROGRAM OUTPUTS. These can be for PA feeds,
recorders etc.
2 Programmable CONTROL ports for machine control along with 2
opto-isolated CONTROL inputs.
4 Programmable HOTKEYS for triggering User Functions.
Dual 10 LED PPM style meters that are programmable.
Internal 80 Number phone book.
The ability to use POTS, Bonded POTS, ISDN, GSM, 3G, IP and X.21
connections.
In-built phone-coupler connection facility.
Purpose built award-winning modems for POTS codec operation.
High quality bi-directional audio at very low bit rates e.g. 15 kHz @
24000 bps on POTS lines, and an amazing 7 KHz at 9600 bps.
Choice of
Music, MusicPlus, G.711, G.722, MP2 Mono, MP2 Stereo,
MP2 J-Stereo, Other
and
Voice G3
algorithms.
Seamless up and down re-negotiation.
POTS and IP line quality of forward and reverse link displayed on both
codecs.
Programmable automatic re-connection in the event of line dropouts.
Configurable for PSTN/POTS lines, Leased PSTN/POTS (dry) lines,
leased line X.21/ISDN connections.
GSM phone capabilities using either a GSM plug-in module with an
antenna connector and/or from a phone via a data cable connected to
the 9 pin RS 232 connector on the back of the codec.
A 3G plug-in module for connecting to UMTS/HSDPA and EV-DO 3G
networks.
A USB plug-in module for USB modem and 3G cell-phone connections.
An X.21 plug-in module with a male D-15 connector for X.21
connections.
Satellite transmission capability which is similar to ISDN use.
Virtually overload proof
Intelligent Gain Control (IGC)
.
4 programmable CONTROL FUNCTION buttons
All settings and gains of a remote Tieline i-Mix
G
3
can be controlled
from the studio using the LOCAL/REMOTE control feature.
Comprehensive menu and Configuration File system simplifies user
operation.
9 pin RS232 Interface Connector for PC connection.
USB PC interface connector.
LAN 10/100 interface with individual MAC address.
Fast and easy configuration using the Tieline ToolBox software running
on
Windows
® 98/2000/XP.
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Inbuilt 400 Hz Oscillator.
Runs from a 12V DC supply. With the industry standard input range
10.5V to 16.5V. Power plug is a 4 pin XLR connector.
Tieline codecs are fully compatible with the Musicam1 Liberty and
Voyager codecs.
To summarize, the Tieline i-Mix G3 delivers a 5 channel studio quality
audio mixer with
Intelligent Gain Control
, comprehensive monitoring and
control, and the award winning Tieline Codec - all in the one 5lb (2.27
kilogram) package.
4.4. Data Options Available
Every connection includes a minimum of 50 bytes per second in a remote control
channel, for sending ‘session data’ and to provide Tieline ToolBox capabilities,
and which can be also used to control specific Tieline external devices, i.e.
external relay boxes.
If your codec is captioning-enabled, please see the captioning user manual for
more information on data transfer and setting your codec up.
For specific GSM data information, please see the section in this reference
manual titled GSM Transparent and Non-transparent Data Modes. For all other
data information, please see the section of this reference manual titled Data
Transfer & Using 3rd Party Devices.
Please note:
It is possible that when you use
G.722
and
MP2
algorithms to connect to a non-
Tieline codec, the ’framing’ process (where incoming bit streams are identified
and distinguished for individual decoding) can be unsuccessful when a call is
initiated. This can be solved by turning off the ‘session data’ stream sent by the
Tieline codec. To do this select [Menu] > [Configuration] > [System Settings] >
[Session Data] > [Disable]. Please note that this is a global setting and will also
affect all POTS, and IP connections on the codec.
If you try to connect to a Tieline codec with session data disabled, you will have to
ensure that the connection settings on both codecs are identical because dialing
codec session data normally provides this information to the remote codec. To
avoid this problem, simple re-enable session data [Menu] > [Configuration] >
[System Settings] > [Session Data] > [Enable].
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4.5. Compatibility across the G3 Range of Codecs
Tieline
G3
codecs are all compatible with each other. For example, a
COMMANDER
G3
field unit codec will connect successfully with another field
unit codec, as well as a COMMANDER G3 rack unit and the i-Mix G3. The
codecs all use the same algorithms and can be set to interact with each other.
Please not that there are some differences between the previous version of
Tieline’s rack unit codec, the TLR300, and the new TLR300B1 and TLR300B2
rack unit codec.
Important Note:
It is important to note that the i-Mix G3 has several different features in
comparison with the COMMANDER
G3
Field Unit and Rack Unit codecs. For
example, it has more inputs, an on-board POTS modem and programmable
HOTKEYS.
If you are using your codecs in conjunction with ToolBox PC software,
management of the codecs is simple. You can create profiles for all the codecs in
the Tieline range, program them, and then integrate and connect the codecs at
the touch of a button.
(Related Topics: ToolBox Software, Connecting Your Codec to a PC,
Configuring ToolBox and Your Codec to Work Together.)
Backward Compatibility Tip:
If you want to connect your COMMANDER
G
3
to a COMMANDER
G
1
or to an
i-Mix
G
1
you will need to use the
Music
algorithm.
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Section 5. Codec Controls and Connections
ISDN/POTS/
GSM/X.21/3G
Expansion slot for
interchangeable
T
ieline modules.
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Figure 1: i-Mix G3 Front Panel Controls
BALANCE
Controls the balance between the
SEND & RETURN audio to the
headphones. This control does not
affect the level of the transmitted or
received program audio. It only
controls the monitoring.
VOLUME
Sets the volume in the headphones
CUE--COMMS
Pressing this button causes the
codec to adopt the switching rules
in the ToolBox Matrix routing
rules.
INPUT
Trims the input gain of that
channel. Menu items select
between:
+15 dBu line level input
+35 dBu unbalanced
+55 dBu mic input
+65 dBu mic input
+72 dBu mic input
CHANNEL ON/OFF
Illuminated red when channel is
active.
INPUTS
T
ieline i-mix
G3
codecs
have 5 inputs. Inputs 1 to 4
have provision for headphone
control and are for
announcers. Input 5 has no
monitoring and is intended as
an auxiliary input.
PPM style meter.
10 LEDs in 3dB increments.
Programmable for send or
receive audio.
LCD DISPLAY
4 rows of 20
characters
display the
menu options.
MENU SELECTOR (MS)
For navigation through
the menu options.
Pressing the MS down
selects the bracketed
option. In this case DIAL
MEMORY [MENU]
SOFTKEYS
Programmable buttons for one press
initialization of User Functions.
FUNCTIONS BUTTONS
Used for initiating User
Functions. These can all be
programmed with ToolBox
within the
Functions
menu in the
Profile Editor
.
KEYPAD
MEMORY & STORE
For dialing numbers. Memory
and store are for storing &
accessing numbers in the 80
entry phone book.
ENTER/DIAL
CLEAR
ANSWER
HANG UP
POTS/ISDN/GSM/3G/X.21/
IP phone function buttons.
HOTKEYS
Programmable buttons
for one press activation
of functions
programmed with
ToolBox software.
PA OUTPUT
Derives a mix of send and
receive audio for feeding to a
PA system. These pots can
control 2 analogue PA
outputs.
PHONE COUPLER
Activation buttons for the
telephone coupler system
which can be used either for
communications or integrated
into ‘on-air’ program audio.
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HEADPHONE OUTPUTS.
Industry Standard RTS connectors.
Programmable with ToolBox software.
Each headphone can be assigned to an
input. i.e. HEADPHONE 1 assigned to
MIC/LINE in 1.
POTS
RJ 11 Plain Old
Telephone System
connection and RJ 11
telephone coupler
handset connection.
Line 1- POTS Codec
Line 2- Phone Coupler
Figure 2: Rear Panel Detail of the i-Mix G3Rear Panel Detail of the Tieline I-Mix G3
POWER SUPPLY
12 Volt power carried on
industry standard XLR4
connector.
INPUT CONNECTORS
The codec has 5 inputs that will
handle inputs from -72 dB to -18
dBm. The MIC/LINE inputs have
an associated headphone connector
input.
PROGRAM OUT
Line level balanced
outputs that are
programmable with
the T
ieline ToolBox.
Can be controlled by
the PA controls.
AUX
RCA connector input and
output for the Auxiliary
input and output that is
programmable via the
ToolBox software.
CONTROL PORTS
Two opto-isolated
inputs and 2 CMOS
contact closures for
remote control.
RS232 Connection
Allows connection of the
codec to a PC for configuring
i-Mix
G3
settings with
ToolBox software. Can also
be used to connect to a GSM
phone for Bonded GSM.
USB 2 & RJ 45
LAN Connections
Connections for
LAN connections
and control by a
PC using ToolBox
Software
CAN PORT
Allows users to add
accessories such as
relay boxes and
opto-isolators or
control panels.
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Section 6. New Codec Menu Wizards
Tieline has developed an enviable reputation for creating quality products with
unparalleled features and functionality. Now Tieline has developed new menu
wizards to further simplify codec configuration – making life even easier for
broadcasters.
All the previous functionality of Tieline codecs has been retained. All that has
changed is that now you can select the connection on the codec that you wish to
connect with, then click SOFTKEY 3, which has Wiz displayed above it, and the
menu wizard for that connection will be displayed. Each type of connection, whether
POTS, ISDN, GSM or IP, has its own wizard for easy connection configuration.
Figure 3: POTS Wizard Menu Screen
In the previous example, the POTS connection is surrounded by the square brackets
so the POTS wizard will open if SOFTKEY 3 is pressed. All the previous Tieline
menu configuration options are still available by pressing SOFTKEY 4 and accessing
T
ieline’s traditional menu structure.
6.1. Easier Navigation
Tieline has also made navigation of codec menus more user-friendly. The square
brackets, used to display where the MENU SELECTOR (MS) is positioned when
scrolling, now flash to make it easier to see the current position. The current
setting in a menu is still displayed by the use of arrows either side of the setting.
If the flashing MENU SELECTOR (MS) brackets are navigated over the current
selection (displaying arrows) then the brackets and arrows will flash intermittently
between one and then the other.
The new menu
wizard as displayed
on Tieline codecs.
POTS connection
surrounded by square
brackets to access the
POTS wizard.
SOFTKEY 3 for
opening the menu
wizard.
A
rrow as displayed
on the LCD screen of
Tieline codecs.
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6.2. Module Indicator Arrows
When a module is inserted into a Tieline codec an arrow on the LCD indicates
where the module is situated in the codec.
6.2.1. Commander G3 Modules
The following image could be from a COMMANDER
G3
field or rack unit
codec. COMMANDER
G3
field unit codecs can have modules inserted into
the left and right sides of the codec. If the following codec screen image was
from a field unit codec, it would indicate that an ISDN module is in the left
side of the codec and a POTS module is in the right side of the codec.
With a
COMMANDER
G3
rack unit codec the modules are inserted into the
rear of the codec. Therefore, if the following image was from a rack unit
codec, the arrows would display where the modules are positioned in the rear
of the codec (when viewing from the front of the codec).
Figure 4: Commander G3 Menu Screen Module Indicator Arrows
6.2.2. I-Mix Modules
i-Mix
G3
codecs are slightly different because they only have one module
slot in the right side of the codec. In addition, there is an onboard POTS
connection via an RJ11 connection on the rear of the codec. The arrows in
the following image reflect how two POTS connections are displayed on an
i-Mix
G3
LCD screen.
Figure 5: i-Mix G3 Menu Screen Module Indicator Arrows
Onboard POTS
connection via rear
codec RJ11
POTS module in
right side of the
codec.
POTS module in
right side of the
codec.
ISDN module in left
side of the codec.
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6.3. Codec Module Options
This section describes the module alternatives available for use in the i-Mix
G
3
codec.
The i-Mix
G
3
enables operators to literally build their own codec to suit the
conditions of each broadcast. Each codec features an on-board POTS and IP
capability and an expansion slot which accepts your choice of POTS, ISDN,
GSM, 3G (USB) or X.21 modules. This enables operators to simply select and
plug in the desired telecommunications medium that is optimally suited to the
broadcast location.
The i-Mix
G
3
can be configured using the following module combinations:
The on-board POTS modem used with one analog telephone line.
The on-board POTS modem and one POTS module, each requiring
one analog telephone line at the remote site.
One ISDN module which requires one ISDN line with up to two B
channels
One ISDN line and one POTS module. ISDN can be used as the
primary link and the POTS line can be used as a backup program
feed.
A GSM module can be used independently or in combination with an
ISDN, POTS or other modules. GSM does not require any wiring as it
uses a GSM cell-phone connection.
Two GSM connections can be used, using one GSM module and a
GSM cell-phone connected to the RS 232 port on the codec.
Two IP/Internet connections using either the UDP or TCP protocols,
via the Ethernet LAN connection port on Tieline codecs.
A 3G/IP connection via a USB module connected to a 3G cell-phone
or USB modem.
A 3G connection via an HSDPA or EV-DO module.
Two X.21 connections via X.21 modules with D15 connectors.
The next section of this manual explains how to get connected quickly using the
manual default profiles supplied with your codec, depending on what modules
you have installed into your codec.
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