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connection statistics. The first four stages are observed in "auto" jitter buffer mode.
1. Stabilization period (a1): A few seconds at the start of a connection where no action is
taken at all while the establishment of a stable connection means analysis of jitter data is not
valid.
2. Stage 2 (a2): A compatibility check to ensure the RTP connection is compliant and RTP
clocks are synchronized enough to perform jitter analysis.
3. Stage 3 (a3): If the compatibility check is successful, this is the analysis hold-off period.
During a minute, the jitter buffer is held at a safe, fixed value of 500ms while enough history is
recorded to start jitter buffer adaptation.
4. Stage 4 "live" (A): This is where the codec determines it is safe enough to start
broadcasting using the auto-jitter buffer level. We recommend running the codec for a few
more minutes to obtain a more comprehensive history of the connection's characteristics.
5. Fixed (F): This state is displayed if the jitter buffer is fixed.
Auto Jitter Buffer and Forward Error Correction (FEC)
If forward error correction is programmed then additional data packets are sent over a connection to
replace any data packets lost. There is no need to modify jitter buffer settings if you are sending
FEC data, only if you are receiving FEC data.
The jitter buffer depth on the receive codec needs to be increased if forward error correction is
employed. We recommend you add 100ms to the jitter buffer on a codec receiving FEC at a setting
of 20% and 20ms at a setting of 100%.
Tieline's auto jitter buffer detects the amount of FEC that is being used and automatically
compensates to increase the codec jitter buffer if FEC is being used.
Fixing Jitter Buffer Settings
The default jitter-buffer setting in Tieline codecs is 500 milliseconds. This is a very reliable setting
that will work for just about all connections. However, this is quite a long delay and we recommend
that when you set up an IP connection you test how low you can set the jitter-buffer in your codec.
1. Press the HOME
2. Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select Connect and press the
3. Select IP and press the
4. Select your preferred IP Session mode and press the
5. Use the down
6. Navigate to Jitter Buffer and press
7. Select Fixed Buffer Level and press
8. Use the numeric KEYPAD to enter the fixed buffer value in milliseconds and press
If you change the jitter buffer setting in a codec it will only adjust to the new level when link quality is
high (e.g. above 70%). This is done to ensure audio quality is not compromised. When manually
programming the jitter-buffer delay in a codec it is necessary to think carefully about the type of
connection you will be using. Following is a table displaying rule of thumb settings for programming
jitter-buffer delays into your codec.
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