Part IX Configuring AES3 Audio Part X Headphone/Output Monitoring Part XI Language Selection Part XII About Program Dialing Part XIII Getting Connected Quickly 1 10 Quick Steps to Connect Bridge-IT ........................... 30 2 Monitoring IP Connections ........................... 33 3 Load and Dial Custom Programs ...........................
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...
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 ·...
Bridge-IT Manual 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.
Levels) XLR Analog 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.
Bridge-IT Manual 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.
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.
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Audio Metering 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.
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.
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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.
The codec uses the concept of 'program' dialing to connect using peer-to-peer, multicast or multi- unicast 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.
(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.
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IP and press the button. 3. Select your preferred IP Session mode. In this Peer-to-Peer connection example we have selected Tieline, which uses Tieline session data, then press the button. Note: Select SIP or Sessionless if these connections are required.
· A multicast client program is used by codecs to receive multicast IP audio packets. Prerequisites: · Bridge-IT firmware v.1.01.00 r4219 or higher. · ToolBox web-GUI v.1.2.2.3 or higher. · A multi-unicast license installed in the dialing codec (Note: the multi-unicast license includes multicast server capability).
Use the procedure which follows to configure a multicast client program and allow the codec to receive multicast IP audio packets. Prerequisites: · Bridge-IT firmware v.1.01.00 r4219 or higher. · ToolBox web-GUI v.1.2.2.3 or higher. · A multi-unicast license installed in the dialing codec (Note: the Multi-Unicast license includes multicast server capability).
· Some Telcos and ISPs may block SIP traffic over UDP port 5060. · When connecting to a Tieline G3 codec using SIP you need to manually select the G3 audio reference level in the codec. To do this select SETTINGS >...
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2. Use the navigation buttons to select Connect and press the button. 3. Select IP and press the button. 4. Select Tieline session mode and press the button. Note: algorithm profiles are only available for Tieline session connections. 5. Use the down navigation button to select Setup and press the button.
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Available Profiles The following profiles are pre-configured in all Bridge-IT codecs. Note: AAC and aptX Enhanced algorithm profiles are not available unless valid licenses have been installed in the codec. Profiles...
Lock or Unlock a Program in the Codec By default Tieline codecs will attempt to answer a call from another codec if possible. For example, if a mono program is loaded in the codec and a stereo incoming call is detected, the codec will adjust and load a compatible answering program.
Bridge-IT Manual Connecting to the ToolBox Web-GUI There are three graphical user interface (GUI) options for configuring Tieline G5 codecs: 1. Java Toolbox Web-GUI: codecs can be fully configured including program creation, dial and hangup, command and control. 2. HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI: most codec settings can be configured, dial and hangup existing programs only, plus codec command and control.
2. When you launch Toolbox an authentication dialog prompts you to enter a password to login. The first time you log in you can enter the default setting "password" and click the OK button. Tieline highly recommends you click the hyperlink in the login dialog or visit...
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1. Click to launch the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI. 2. When you launch Toolbox for the first time an authentication dialog prompts you to enter the user name "admin" and password "password" to login, then click the OK button. Tieline highly recommends you change the password (see Changing the Default Password).
The default password for the Toolbox Web-GUI is password. Enter this in the authentication dialog to use the Web-GUI initially and then Tieline highly recommends changing the default password to protect your codec from being tampered with during live broadcasts. Note: In the HTML5 Web-GUI authentication dialog it is necessary to enter admin as the User Name.
2. Unzip the file and save it to your PC. 3. Connect a USB cable between your PC and the Bridge-IT USB port on the rear panel of the codec. 4. The PC should detect that a new device has been attached and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Java Toolbox Web-GUI Introduction Important Note: The default password for the web-GUI is password. This has to be entered to initially use the Toolbox web-GUI. For additional security Tieline highly recommends changing the authentication login password using the codec keypad and...
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2 Resources Links to open the user manual in a new browser, or view support information 3 Support Logs Click to download diagnostic information that can be sent to Tieline support 4 Event Logs Click to download user-viewable event logs...
An IP address is a unique address to identify a device on a TCP/IP network. Your codec uses dual IP protocol stacks to allow your codec to work on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Your Tieline codec supports both DHCP (default) IP addressing and static IP addresses for dialing IPv4 connection endpoints.
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(using Tieline sesssion data), the Local Audio Port is automatically configured as UDP audio port 9000 by default. This is the default audio port used by all Tieline IP codecs for the first audio stream connection. Click to deselect the Automatic check-box to change this setting.
· If you are dialing to both G3 and Bridge-IT, Merlin or Genie codecs, by default the Audio Reference Level will be configured for the compatibility of the codec dialed first.
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(using Tieline sesssion data), the Local Audio Port is automatically configured as UDP audio port 9000 by default. This is the default audio port used by all Tieline IP codecs for the first audio stream connection. Click to deselect the Automatic check-box to change this setting.
Multicast connections are sessionless and do not use Tieline session data. As a result, it is imperative that all codecs are configured with the same connection settings prior to connecting, or they will not be able to join multicast streaming sessions.
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(Note: the Multi-Unicast license includes multicast server capability). · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to transmit auxiliary data. Multicast Server versus Multicast Client Programs Two different types of multicast programs need to be created when multicasting: ·...
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· The TTL value you need to use is dependent upon your network infrastructure. Please consult your network administrator if you are unsure about how to configure this setting. · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to enable auxiliary data.
· Forward Error Correction (FEC) is not available for multicast connections. · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to enable auxiliary data. · It is not possible to connect to a G3 codec and receive multicast IP audio streams.
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Multicast Server or Multicast Client when you first create the program in the wizard. · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to enable auxiliary data. 6. Configure the multicast IP address and audio port (the same multicast address and port must be used for both the server and client programs), then specify which IP streaming interface is used to dial this connection, e.g.
· SIP dialing is only supported over peer-to-peer connections, not multi-unicast connections. · Tieline G3 codecs do not support AAC and will default to MPEG Layer 2 if a Bridge-IT codec configured for AAC attempts to connect. · Some Telcos and ISPs may block SIP traffic over UDP port 5060.
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SIP user name to dial successfully. · The default UDP audio port when using SIP is 5004 in Tieline codecs. To contact a codec that is behind a firewall or NAT-enabled router, it is essential that this and all other relevant ports are open and forwarded to the other device.
Prior to installation you will need connect your codec to a PC and ensure you are connected to the internet. You should also check that you have received notification by email from Tieline that your new license file is ready to download from TieServer.
Help panel. 2. Click Download Logs. 3. Save the file to your computer and then send it as a .zip file to Tieline support via support@tieline.com Download Event Logs Event logs can be downloaded from the codec and viewed using any text editor, e.g. Microsoft®...
· When connecting to G3 codecs over IP only in-band data is available via the Music and MusicPLUS algorithms. · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to enable auxiliary data over multicast connections.
2. Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select Connect and press the button. 3. Select IP and press the button. 4. Select your preferred IP Session mode (Tieline or Sessionless). 5. Use the down navigation button to select Setup and press the button.
Bridge-IT Manual Upgrading Codec Firmware 16.19 To download the latest codec firmware visit http://www.tieline.com/Support/Latest-Firmware. Manual Firmware Upgrades The following procedure explains how to perform codec firmware upgrades with a downloaded firmware file saved to your PC. 1. Click the Settings button at the top of the web-GUI screen.
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Bridge-IT Manual Inputs Panel for Input Adjustments Important Note: Tieline codecs have different input configurations, therefore the image shown may not reflect the number of inputs displayed in your codec Web-GUI. Feature Description Settings button Click to adjust input Name, Type and IGC.
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Click to open the codec user manual in a new browser, or view support information (Note: the codec name displayed will vary by product type) 3 Support website link Click to visit the support page on the Tieline website. 4 Email Support Click to email Tieline support. 5 Event Logs...
An IP address is a unique address to identify a device on a TCP/IP network. Your codec uses dual IP protocol stacks to allow your codec to work on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Tieline codecs support both DHCP (default) IP addressing and static IP addresses for dialing IPv4 connection endpoints.
· Failover and SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming are not available with SIP connections. · When connecting to a Tieline G3 codec using SIP you need to manually select the G3 audio reference level in the codec. To do this select SETTINGS >...
Prior to installation you will need connect your codec to a PC and ensure you are connected to the internet. You should also check that you have received notification by email from Tieline that your new license file is ready to download from TieServer.
2. Click Download Event Log to view the log in a new web-browser window. Clearing Logs This option should only be used if instructed to by Tieline support staff. To clear all event and other logs in the codec via the front panel, see the...
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· When connecting over IP to G3 codecs only in-band data is available via the Music and MusicPLUS algorithms. · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to enable auxiliary data over multicast connections.
Bridge-IT Manual Upgrading Codec Firmware 18.13 To download the latest codec firmware visit http://www.tieline.com/Support/Latest-Firmware. Firmware Upgrades The following procedure explains how to perform codec firmware upgrades with a downloaded firmware file saved to your PC. 1. Open the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI and click Settings in the Menu Bar, then click Firmware to display the Firmware panel.
Overview of Tieline Algorithms 1. The Tieline Music algorithm is optimized for audio bit rates as low as 19.2kbps with only a 20 millisecond encode delay. It offers 15 kHz mono from 24Kbps to 48Kbps. 2. Tieline MusicPLUS delivers up to 20 kHz mono from 48kbps upwards. It can also deliver up to 20 kHz stereo from 96kbps upwards, offering huge savings on your IP data bills and outstanding audio quality.
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For example, if MP2 algorithms are used, program delays will be much longer than when using Tieline Music or MusicPLUS algorithms. This is due to the additional inherent encoding delays involved when using MP2 algorithms. This can be a major consideration for live applications that integrate remote-crosses into a broadcast.
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When selecting linear (PCM) uncompressed audio or AAC, MPEG and aptX® Enhanced algorithms, it is possible to select different either 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rates as required. Tieline Music runs at 32kHz sampling and MusicPLUS runs at 48kHz sampling. G.711 and G.722 will always run at a 32kHz sampling rate (downsampled to 8kHz and 16kHz respectively).
· Manage forward error correction (FEC). Tieline codecs can be used to program either a fixed or automatic jitter buffer and the setting you use depends on the IP network you are connecting over. Over LANs, WANs and wireless networks the automatic jitter buffer generally works well.
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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.
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FEC according to the available uplink bandwidth at each end for best performance. As an example, if you want 15 kHz mono (using the Tieline Music Algorithm) you will need at least a 24kbps connection for audio. Adding 100% FEC will add another 24kbps making your bit rate 48kbps plus some overhead of around 10kbps is required.
RS232 Data Configuration for more details). RPTP data is automatically enabled when using the Tieline Music or MusicPLUS algorithms over IP. It is also possible to enable synchronized out- of-band data using any algorithm via the RS232 data port on the codec.
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Connector Pins Important Notes: · Codecs using Bridge-IT firmware lower than v2.8.xx cannot activate relays on Tieline G3 codecs or send RS232 data to them. · It is important that you enable serial port flow control within the codec. Flow control regulates the flow of data through the serial port.
The session port uses the TCP protocol because it is more likely to get through firewalls – ensuring critical session data (including dial, connect and hang-up data) will be received reliably. The default session and audio port settings in Tieline codecs, for both TCP and UDP connections, are outlined in the Installing the Codec at the Studio section of the manual.
(port used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec). It is also possible to configure the remote and local audio ports for a codec using Tieline session data to establish IP connections. This may be required because some firewalls require symmetric port configuration.
Check with your IT administrator before changing this setting. By default the codec is configured for Assured Forwarding and more details about DSCP are available on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dscp. Configuring Bridge-IT for QoS 1. Press the SETTINGS button.
5 Clear Logs Deletes codec event and log history. Note: This should only be performed if instructed to by Tieline support staff. Important Note: After restoring factory defaults, always reboot the codec using the Reboot Codec function, not by removing power from the codec.
Installing Software Licences Bridge-IT XTRA codecs include all software and algorithm feature options when purchased. Other Bridge-IT codecs can be upgraded to include aptX® Enhanced encoding via an additional license purchase and upgrade. Contact Tieline at sales@tieline.com, or your favorite dealer, if you need to purchase a software license upgrade.
The following instructions are intended to help you configure your internet connection and Tieline codecs at the studio to enable incoming calls over the internet from a remote Tieline codec. It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of your IP network and how to configure IP devices. If...
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TCP and UDP ports, or not configuring NAT and port forwarding correctly. The following table lists the firewall ports you need to open for each model of Tieline codec if they are dialing your router at the studio. If the remote codec is also connected to a LAN with a firewall you may also need to open the ports at the remote end of the link to connect successfully.
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5004, 5006, 5008, 5010, 5012, 5014 Configuring a Static Public or Private IP Address in Bridge-IT (v.2.x firmware) To enter a static IP Address into the codec for NAT: 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
IP address and you know this address. If you dial the studio using a cell-phone data network at the remote site you will not normally experience any firewall or port blocking issues at the remote end of the link using default Tieline ports.
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Diagnosing Port Blocking via the Remote Codec LQ If you attach your Tieline codec at the remote site to a LAN with access to the internet you can often dial and connect to the studio without any problem. It is less likely that a firewall will block outgoing TCP and UDP ports.
(DHCP) and static. Most ISPs assign a dynamic public IP address by default, which can often change without you knowing. This is suitable for a quick demo of your Tieline codec, but for a permanent installation you will need to request a permanent static public IP address.
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Port Forwarding: Tieline TCP and UDP Port Settings For your Tieline Codec to communicate over the public internet an IP Address alone is not sufficient. In TCP/IP and UDP networks the codec port is the endpoint of your connection. Ports are doorways for IP devices to communicate with each other.
256 kbps for a studio codec and 64 kbps for a field unit connection. 5. Use good quality equipment to connect your codecs to the internet. (Tieline successfully uses Cisco® switching and routing equipment.): · If you are using a DSL or ADSL connection make sure you purchase a high quality modem that can easily meet your speed requirements.
Web Browser Interface or from the Tieline website <http://tieline.com>. You may request a copy for the open source software on DVD by contacting our support team on +61 (0)8 9249 6688. Tieline Pty Ltd will charge a small handling fee for distribution of this software.
Tieline Technology; 1/25 Irvine Drive, Malaga, Western Australia 6090. EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that Tieline Bridge-IT is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of EN 55 022: 2006 Class A. Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the head office of Tieline Technology;...
Ratio Sample Frequencies Sample 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Frequencies Algorithms Opus, Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, G.711, G.722, MPEG Layer 2 IP (Pro version only) AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, AAC-LC, AAC-HE, AAC-HEv2 IP (Pro version only) 16/24 bit Enhanced apt-X IP (uncompressed) Linear PCM16 Data and Control Interfaces USB 2.0 (Type B) host port on the rear panel...
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