Page 1: User Manual
Merlin PLUS IP / ISDN / POTS Codec User Manual Software Version: Build 2.14.88 Manual Version: v1.4_20150923 September, 2015...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Part XIV Language Selection Part XV About Program Dialing Part XVI Multiple Stream Programs Part XVII 6 x Mono Programs Part XVIII Mono or Stereo + IFB Programs Part XIX 2 x Mono or Stereo + IFB Programs © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 3: Contents
9 Configure 2 Mono or Stereo + IFB Answering Programs ........................... 144 10 Configure 6 x Mono Peer-to-Peer Answering Programs ........................... 152 11 Configure Multicast Client Programs ........................... 157 12 Configure SIP Settings ........................... 160 13 Configure Peer-to-Peer SIP Programs ........................... 162 © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 4 4 Configuring Forward Error Correction ........................... 264 5 Configuring Encode/Decode Direction ........................... 266 6 Enabling Relays & RS232 Data ........................... 266 7 Configuring TCP/UDP Ports ........................... 267 8 Configuring QoS for IP Packets ........................... 269 © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 5: Contents
........................... 281 5 Testing IP Network Connections ........................... 282 6 Testing ISDN Connections ........................... 284 7 Connecting Tieline ISDN to other Codecs ........................... 284 8 Using Answer Routes for Sessionless ISDN Calls ........................... 298 9 POTS Connection Tips & Precautions ...........................
Page 6: Part I Warnings & Safety Information
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 digital phone system, the WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Page 7: Part Ii How To Use The Documentation
KEYPAD Codec hardware elements are in bold Capitals, e.g. Help Button Press the (information/help) button when navigating codec menus to display a dialog suggesting the actions which can be performed from within the current menu. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 8: Part Iii Glossary Of Terms
SDP defines the type of audio coding used within an RTP media stream. It works with a number of other protocols to establishes a device’s location, determines its availability, negotiates call features and participants and adjusts © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 9 Broadcasting of a single stream of data between two points VLAN Virtual Local Area Network: partitioning of a single layer-2 network to create multiple distinct broadcast domains Wide Area Network; a computer network spanning regions and/or countries to connect separate LANs © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 10: Part Iv Getting To Know Merlin Plus
· Other popular algorithms including LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, AAC-ELDv2, Opus, MPEG-1 Layer II and III, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711. · SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming for high reliability over IP networks without Quality of Service.
Page 11 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 · Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese. · Connect to all Tieline IP codecs and Report-IT iOS/Android suite of Apps. * Supported in later releases. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 12: Part V Merlin Plus Rear Panel Connections
The codec features two Gigabit (10/100/1000) RJ-45 Ethernet ports for IP connections. By default, the codec assumes ETH1 is the primary LAN connection and ETH2 is the backup LAN connection when in use. If you are only using one Ethernet port, always use ETH1. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 13 Dual Module Slots Two additional module slots for inserting optional POTS or ISDN modules. Supplementary Ground Terminal Supplementary ground terminal for connecting the unit to a ground connection. See Warnings and Safety Information for more details. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 14: Part Vi Merlin Front Panel Controls
1. Press and hold the button and then press and release the arrow up button to display the Contrast adjustment screen. 2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the LCD screen contrast until viewing is optimized. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 15 I.e. both outputs are either a stereo headphone output (default setting), or a balanced mono auxiliary output. USB 2.0 Host Port USB 2.0 host port, which can be used for playback of backup audio files and firmware upgrades. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 16: Part Vii Navigating Menus
Use the navigation arrows to scroll up and down. Features Codec Home Screen Elements 1 Up Arrow Arrow indicating menus can scroll upwards 2 Down Arrow Arrow indicating menus can scroll downwards © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 17 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Codec Menu Overview Following is an overview of the codec menus from the Home screen. Note: file playback may not be supported in all codecs. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 19 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 IP Setup Menu Navigation After selecting IP and a connection mode use Setup to adjust connection settings. Important Notes: · Depending on the session type selected in the codec, not all options are displayed. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 20 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 E.g. Session Type and Data are not displayed when configuring Sessionless IP connections. · Default settings may also change depending on the session type selected, e.g. Tieline Session versus SIP or Sessionless. ISDN Menu Navigation Select Connect >...
Page 21 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 POTS Menu Navigation Select Connect > POTS to configure POTS dialing settings using the codec front panel. Note: default settings are surrounded by square brackets. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 22: Settings Menu
Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Settings Menu Press the SETTINGS button on the codec front panel to access a wide range of configuration settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 23: Part Viii Merlin Plus Input Levels And Ppms
PPM 3 displays the level of return audio. When connecting with a stereo program, the codec displays audio on PPM1 & 2 for inputs 1 and 2 and PPM 3 & 4 for the return program audio. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 24 This program transmits a bidirectional mono audio stream and a separate bidirectional mono IFB communications audio stream. A mix of inputs 1 and 2 is displayed on PPM1. PPM 3 displays the level of return audio. PPM5 and PPM6 display IFB audio in/out. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 25 This program transmits two bidirectional stereo audio streams and two bidirectional mono IFB audio streams. Decoder audio for both stereo audio streams is displayed on PPMs 1-4. PPM5 and PPM6 display a mix of IFB audio in/out for each IFB audio stream. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 26 3. Inputs 1 and 2 and inputs 3 to 6 are displayed under Input Type and should be set to Analog press to toggle between Analog and AES3 and press the RETURN button to exit the menu. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 27 Note: A channel is highlighted when selected. 4. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the input levels up or down. 5. Press the RETURN button to exit the screen. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 28 HOME buttons to exit the screen. Important Note: · To gang channels quickly press and press and release the right arrow button to open the Input Audio Level adjustment screen and follow the preceding instructions. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 29 5. Navigate to the preferred setting and Configure Audio Reference 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 the audio metering reference scale needs to be adjusted when connecting to a Commander or i-Mix G3 codec with one of these codecs.
Page 30 Important Note: If your codec (Genie Distribution and Bridge-IT) supports sending multi- unicast connections and the Auto (default) reference level is selected, the first codec you connect with will configure the reference level used for all subsequent multi-unicast connections. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 31: Part Ix Configuring Aes3 Input Audio
The sample rate of the AES3 output is configured using the clock source setting via the SETTINGS button and then Audio > Input Type > AES3 Out. This configures the sample rate frequency of all AES3 output signals and there are three possible settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 32 (Note: this is the same as the AES Rx Clock setting in Tieline G3 codecs). The codec will initially try to use the signal on AES inputs 1 and 2 as the clock to which the AES outputs are synchronised. If unavailable, it will then attempt to use inputs 3 and 4 or inputs 5 and 6 in that order.
Page 33: Part X Merlin Plus Headphone/Aux Output
Note: Headphone levels can also be adjusted by pressing the SETTINGS button, navigate to Audio and then HP Vol/Bal and press Adjusting the Monitor Source In headphone listen mode it is possible to select monitoring sources via HEADPHONE > Monitor Source > [Select audio Source]. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 34 Send/Return audio balance. 3. Press RETURN when you have finished to exit the menu. Note: Send/Return balance can also be adjusted by pressing the SETTINGS button, navigate to Audio and then Aux Bal and press © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 35: Part Xi Inserting Hardware Modules
Important Note: If the module does not appear in the Modules menu in the codec, it is possible that the connector on the module has not lined up correctly with the connector inside the codec. Remove the module and reinsert it carefully to resolve this issue. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 36: Part Xii About Isdn Modules
The NT-1 is a relatively simple device that converts a 2-wire U interface into the 4-wire S/T interface. If you have an NT-1 device connected to the U interface line then you will require a Tieline Euro ISDN G5 module (S/T interface - model: TLISDNEUROG5). If you don’t have an NT-1 device installed then the Tieline US ISDN G5 module (U interface - model: TLISDNUSG5) will be required.
Page 37: Isdn Module Settings
· Expected dialing behaviors, e.g. if B channels should bond or not, and whether audio streams need to use Route tags. · The type of call being made, e.g. Tieline (with Tieline Session Data) versus non-Tieline (sessionless calls). Adjust answering configuration via Settings > Answering > ISDN Answer Configs > [Select...
Page 38 Japan and Canada, whereas the A-law algorithm is used in other countries. Navigate to Network press the button. Select the Network Type corresponding to the region in which you are using the codec, then press the button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 39 (without the country or area code) as the DN/MSN for a B channel, then only that corresponding B channel will answer an incoming call to that number. Programming DN/ MSN numbers for each B channel allows the codec to ignore calls without matching DN/ © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 40: Isdn Answering Configuration
Home screen and select Connect > ISDN. Then use the down navigation button to select Module Configuration and press the button. 2. Navigate to ISDN Answer Configs and press the button. 3. Navigate to one of the four available Configs and press the button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 41 Tieline session data from the caller and configure its own algorithm settings according to that. If it fails to receive Tieline session data within 5 seconds (i.e. a non-Tieline codec is calling, or a Tieline codec with session data disabled), it will use the settings in the ISDN Answering Config instead.
Page 42 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 8. Select the default algorithm when receiving a call from a non-Tieline codec, then press the button. 9. Specify the audio stream Route when receiving a call on the answering codec from a non-Tieline codec, then press the button.
Page 43: Part Xiii About Pots Modules
POTS connections. Connecting to G3 Codecs using POTS The codec will successfully connect to Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs over POTS. These Tieline G3 codecs may use: · POTS modules (older superseded version) ·...
Page 44: Pots Module Settings
All POTS G5 modules are capable of making analog voice calls. It may be necessary to make an analog call to dial a telephone hybrid, or to use for communications, or because there is no Tieline codec at the other end of the link. Remember analog voice calls are only 3 kHz audio quality. To select analog phone answering mode in a POTS G5 module navigate to Settings >...
Page 45 Calls are answered based on the settings in Config 1 & 2 via Settings > Answering > POTS Answer Configs. Adjustments to these Config settings are not normally necessary when connecting between Tieline codecs. Default settings may need to be adjusted when connecting to non-Tieline codecs over POTS (see POTS Answering Configuration for more info).
Page 46 · Modem tone monitoring is only enabled during the initial connection training and negotiation period in POTS Codec mode. · The monitoring volume can be adjusted via Settings > Audio > Phone Input > Level. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 47: Pots Answering Configuration
Connection setting preferences are normally exchanged via session data sent between two Tieline codecs when a connection is established. If you answer a call from a non-Tieline codec you will need to create an answering "Config" to determine the settings used when connecting, and designate which module will answer the call (if more than one POTS module is installed).
Page 48: Tieline Pty. Ltd
Important Note: On the Comrex codec select its "Music" algorithm. Please note that 9.6kbps connections are not supported by the Comrex codecs. 7. If required you can specify the audio stream Route when answering a call from a non-Tieline codec, then press the button.
Page 49: Part Xiv Language Selection
English is the default language in the codec. To select a new language: 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Navigate to System and press 3. Use the navigation buttons to select Language and press 4. Select a language and press © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 50: Part Xv About Program Dialing
Tieline Genie and Merlin codecs use programs to connect to another codec. A Program configures a Tieline codec to send or receive one or more Audio Streams based upon the particular application the codec is being used for at any given time. The attributes of the audio stream and associated connections are embodied within a program when it is created, including the configuration, dialing and answering parameters.
Page 51 Important Note: When configuring a connection use the Save function in the Connect IP and Connect SIP screens to save programs permanently to the codec's Programs menu. Otherwise they are stored to the Recent Programs list and will be overwritten after several calls have been made. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 52: Part Xvi Multiple Stream Programs
A 6 x Mono Peer-to-Peer program includes six bidirectional mono audio streams. Each audio stream is a separate peer-to-peer connection with a different remote codec or smartphone using the Report-IT codec application. Each connection can also be configured with unique settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 53: Part Xviii Mono Or Stereo + Ifb Programs
This program is designed to allow a Merlin PLUS codec at the studio to answer calls from two incoming Merlin or Merlin PLUS codecs and receive: 1. 2 bidirectional mono or stereo audio streams connections. 2. 2 separate bidirectional mono IFB audio streams for communications. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 54: Part Xx Getting Connected Quickly
2. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen, select Connect > IP > Tieline and press the button. Note: Select SIP or Sessionless instead of Tieline if these connections are required.
Page 55 (maximum 5000 ms). The default Auto, Best Compromise setting is a good starting point for most internet connections. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 56: Monitoring Ip Connections
For IP connections you can view the IP address dialed and the LQ (link quality) on the screen. Use the down navigation button to view the algorithm being used, the connection bit rate, total bytes © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 57 10 minutes of data will include connection settings which may no longer be relevant. ‘Packet arrival history’ is cleared when you hang up a connection. Following is a packet arrival analysis table with solutions for any noticeable packet loss statistics © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 58: Steps To Connect Over Isdn
20.3 Steps to Connect over ISDN The following procedure explains how to create a custom peer-to-peer program and dial another Tieline codec over ISDN using the front panel keypad and navigation buttons. Important Notes: · See Testing ISDN Connections for valuable information about setting up and maintaining reliable ISDN connections.
Page 59 3. Navigate to Setup and press the button. 4. Select whether to dial with Tieline Session Data or select Sessionless if dialing a non-Tieline codec, then press the button. Important Note: By default, when Tieline codecs dial they send call configuration settings to the remote codec using Tieline Session Data.
Page 60 13. At this point we recommend you save a program to simplify dialing and to store this configuration for future use. Use the up navigation button to select Save as Program and press the button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 61 CONNECTED LED on the front of the unit will illuminate solid green. Important Note: To load a saved program and dial press the HOME button, navigate to Programs, select the program you want to dial and press the CONNECT button to load the program and dial. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 62: Monitoring Isdn Connections
3. If a single ISDN audio stream is connected, the Connected ISDN screen will display details of the active ISDN connection. When multiple audio streams are connected, navigate to the one you want to view in the Connections screen, e.g. ISDN, and press the button to view more details. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 63: Steps To Connect Over Pots
Steps to Connect over POTS 20.5 The following procedure explains how to create a custom peer-to-peer program and dial another Tieline codec over POTS using the front panel keypad and navigation buttons. Important Notes: · See POTS Connection Tips and Precautions for valuable information about setting up and maintaining reliable POTS connections.
Page 64 7. Select an algorithm, then press the button. 8. Select Tieline Codecs session data when connecting to another Tieline codec or Sessionless when dialing to non-Tieline POTS codecs. Important Notes: To dial a Comrex® Vector, Matrix® or BlueBox® codec over POTS select the Other algorithm and Sessionless.
Page 65: Monitoring Pots Connections
· The Cxns section on the Home screen displays Pending while the call is connecting (prior to streaming audio data). Cxns Displays Pending · Connecting is displayed in the Modules menu via Settings > Modules. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 66: Load And Dial Custom Programs
1. Press the red DISCONNECT button on the numeric KEYPAD at any time to hangup a connection. 2. Use the right navigation button to select Yes and press the DISCONNECT button or the button to confirm the disconnection. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 67: Redialing A Connection
2. Select Setup and press 3. Navigate to Auto Recon and press to toggle between Enabled and Disabled. 20.11 Speed Dialing Connections Assigning Speed Dial Numbers 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 68: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Stream Programs
It is also possible to redial the connection, see Redialing a Connection for more information. Disconnect All Audio Stream Connections 1. Press the red DISCONNECT button on the numeric KEYPAD at any time to hangup all © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 69: Dialing Sip Peer-To-Peer
G3 audio reference level. To do this select SETTINGS > Audio > Ref Level > Tieline G3. In addition, select the following on the G3 codec prior to dialing. · Select either a mono or stereo profile · Select [Menu] > [Configuration] > [IP1 Setup] > [Session Type] > [SIP] ·...
Page 70: Dialing Sip Addresses
· A multicast server program is used by the broadcasting codec to send multicast IP packets to multicast routers on a network. · A multicast client program is used by codecs to receive multicast IP audio packets. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 71 IP address. The same multicast address and audio port must be used for both the server and client programs. Next, press the down navigation button to select Setup and press 4. Press the down navigation button to select Algorithm and press © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 72 Any will select ETH1 if it is available and ETH2 if it is unavailable. 9. Press the RETURN button when configuration is complete to navigate backwards to the Connect IP screen that the multicast IP address was entered into. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 73: Deleting Programs
2. Use the navigation buttons to select Programs and press the button. 3. Navigate to the program you want to delete and press the button. 4. Navigate to Delete and press the button. 5. Confirm the deletion and press the button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 74: Selecting Algorithm Profiles
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.
Page 75 Use the right navigation button to select Profile. 8. Select the profile you want to delete from the Favorite menus. 9. Press the hatch (pound) button to delete the selected profile from the favorite menu. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 76: Merlin Algorithm Profiles
Mono 28.8 Music Mono Music Stereo Music Stereo MusicPLUS Mono MusicPLUS Mono MusicPLUS Stereo MusicPLUS Stereo MusicPLUS Stereo PCM Mono Mono 48 (16bit) PCM Stereo Stereo 48 (16bit) 1,540 Opus Mono Mono Opus Stereo Stereo © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 77: Merlin Backup Options
Correction (FEC) and these advanced network management tools deliver uncompromising audio quality, while dynamically responding to variable conditions over unmanaged IP networks like the internet. These combined measures ensure Tieline is capable of offering a rock solid IP audio solution for © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 78 · Dialing is manually stopped. Auto reconnect can be enabled when configuring a codec program designed to dial another codec or codecs. See the procedures for configuring different programs using the web-GUI for more configuration details. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 79: Lock Or Unlock A Program In The Codec
The codec features a front panel lock feature for tamper-proof operation. This feature is disabled by default. There are two levels of panel lock and each requires a user to enter a PIN to access different © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 80 Note: The time-out period is the time in seconds before the codec front panel is relocked after being used. 5. If you want to change the default Admin PIN or User PIN, navigate down to each in turn and press to enter a new PIN. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 81: Part Xxi Connecting To The Toolbox Web-Gui
Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 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.
Page 82: Opening The Java Or Html5 Web-Gui & Login
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...
Page 83 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).
Page 84 6. Type the IP address of your codec into your browser with a full colon and then the new port number. Important Note: Any new port specified must be within the range 2000 to 65535 inclusive. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 85: 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.
Page 86: Part Xxii Using The Java Toolbox Web-Gui
Click to select a program before loading or connecting 9 Disconnect button Click to disconnect the currently selected audio stream or a specific connection. Note: this button becomes a Connect or Unload button when all audio streams are disconnected. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 87 Ensure the program is not loaded or the delete function will not work). Maximize/Minimize Click to maximize a panel to view it in full-screen mode, or click to minimize back to the default panel size Close button Click to close the Connect panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 88 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 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 Channel ON/OFF Buttons Click to turn each channel ON or OFF...
Page 89 Right-click to view audio stream bit-rate and jitter buffer statistics Maximize/Minimize Click to maximize a panel to view it in full-screen mode, or click to minimize back to the default panel size Close button Click to close the panel © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 90 6 Maximize/Minimize Click to maximize a panel to view it in full-screen mode, or click to minimize back to the default panel size 7 Close button Click to close the Rules panel © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 91 Click to maximize a panel to view it in full-screen mode, or click to minimize back to the default panel size 7 Close button Click to close the Alarms panel 8 Configure alarms Click to create or edit alarms. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 92 Ethernet Port 1 or 2. 16 IPv6 details IPv6 addressing details and configuration 17 MAC Address Device MAC address 18 IPv4 details IPv4 addressing details and configuration 19 Save Settings button Saves all configuration settings © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 93 1. Click on the language drop-down menu arrow in the top right-hand corner of the Web-GUI page. 2. Select your language of choice. 3. Click to refresh your web-browser and display the new language selected. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 94: Configuring Ip Settings
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.
Page 95 Internet Service Provider or to your own local area network (LAN). By default the codec is programmed for DHCP-assigned IP addresses. Static IP addresses are fixed addresses that are recommended for studio installations, so that IP address dialing remains the same over time for incoming codec connections. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 96 LAN. This address is allocated by the codec internally based on MAC address details. Auto Address Assignment By default the codec is programmed for connecting to an IPv6 router which automatically allocates IPv6 address details, as displayed in the following example. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 97 Settings panel. 2. Click the Options button at the top of the Settings panel. 3. Click in the QoS text box and enter the new value. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 98: Configuring Isdn
The default setting allows Data Only. Important Note: G.711 is the algorithm used when Voice Only is selected. 5. Click the drop down arrow for Network and select the Network Type corresponding to the region © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 99 (your codec) sends the SPID to the switch. The switch then associates the SPID with a specific Service Profile and directory number. Note: SPID numbers normally include the phone number and additional prefix or suffix digits up to 20 digits long. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 100 · Expected dialing behaviors, e.g. if B channels should bond or not, and whether audio streams need to use Dial and Answer Route tags. · The type of call being received by the codec, e.g. Tieline (with Tieline Session Data) versus non-Tieline sessionless calls.
Page 101 Configure the bonding setting that best suits the audio stream with which this Config will be associated. Bonded or Unbonded is the best setting in most situations. Note: Click the Save settings button to apply changes to the Config. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 102 Config 1-4 in ISDN Answer. You can also select the default algorithm. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is received via B Channel 1 on Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 103 If it fails to receive Tieline session data within 5 seconds (i.e. a non- Tieline codec is calling, or a Tieline codec with session data disabled), it will use the settings in the ISDN Answering Config instead.
Page 104 Allow Answering of Sessionless ISDN Calls Only Select Sessionless Only when answering ISDN calls from non-Tieline codecs only. When Sessionless Only is selected, the codec will not wait to receive the Tieline session data. This reduces the time taken to answer an inbound sessionless call.
Page 105: Configuring Pots
The default Config settings for POTS modules are designed to suit Tieline codecs. These settings will need to be adjusted to connect to non-Tieline POTS codecs or connect in Analog Phone mode.
Page 106 Calls are answered based on the POTS Answer settings in Config 1 & 2. Adjustments to these Config settings are not normally necessary when connecting between Tieline codecs. They are normally adjusted when connecting to non-Tieline codecs over POTS (see...
Page 107 When enabled the module will allow audio monitoring of modem tones during connection in POTS Codec mode via the phone input. By default, the following phone input monitoring rules apply when multiple POTS G5 modules are installed in a codec and multiple POTS connections are dialed. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 108 · Expected dialing behaviors and encoding, e.g. whether audio streams use Route tags and which algorithm is used. If you answer a call from a non-Tieline codec you will need to create an answering "Config" to determine which module in the codec will answer the call and the settings used when connecting.
Page 109 POTS connections. When dialing Tieline to Tieline over POTS using the Merlin or Genie family of codecs, you can configure a Dial Route in the dialing codec's program and a corresponding Answer Route in the answering codec's program. This will ensure a particular audio stream is routed between two codecs consistently.
Page 110 Config 1 or 2 in POTS Answer. You can also select the default algorithm. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is received via POTS Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 111: Configuring Input/Output Settings
3. When you select AES3, the display changes to reflect 100% input levels; slider and input on/off controls are locked on. Important Note: Input levels can only be adjusted on analog inputs. See Configuring AES3 Input Audio for more information about the digital inputs and outputs. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 112 Audio levels on the Input panel should be set to ensure audio peaks average at the first yellow indications on the PPM meters, which represents +4dBu. These levels should also be checked against the Input PPM Meters on the Master panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 113 1. Open the Java Toolbox Web-GUI and click the Settings symbol at the top of the screen to open the Settings panel. 2. Click the Audio tab and use the drop-down menu to select your preferred AES Output Clock setting, then click Save Settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 114: Configure Mono Or Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs In Merlin
3. Enter a name for the Audio Stream and configure the codec to dial, answer or dial and answer. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 115 IP streaming. · See RS232 Data Configuration for detailed information on RS232 data and see Enabling Relays and RS232 Data for more information on relay operations. 6. Configure destination codec dialing and encoding settings: © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 116 The Return Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Return Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 117 Important Note: Dual SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming over both Ethernet ports mitigates lost packets on either link and will provide IP network backup if an IP link is lost. To learn more about SmartStream PLUS redundant IP streaming see http:// www.tieline.com/Transports/SmartStream-IP © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 118 Dialing settings for this ISDN audio stream are now complete. Select POTS Codec in the Mode drop-down menu to encode/decode using POTS, or select Analog Phone to configure a standard analog phone call, then click Next. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 119 Module 2 to specify which POTS module will dial. Next, click Save Program to save the program with default settings, or click Next to specify algorithm settings and configure a backup connection if required (recommended). Dialing settings for this POTS audio stream are now complete. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 120 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Automatic Resume Select the check-box to configure fail back to a higher...
Page 121 FEC settings. Important Note: The Return Audio Port is the port used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the Return Audio Port is automatically configured as UDP audio port 9000 by default for the first audio stream connection.
Page 122 The newly created program will be displayed in the left pane within the Programs panel and in the Master panel. Select and connect audio streams in a program using the Master panel, or dial the program manually using the codec front panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 123: Configure 2 Mono Peer-To-Peer Answering Programs In Merlin
It is possible to create two simultaneous mono peer-to-peer audio stream connections with different codecs. This is similar to a 'Dual Mono' profile in G3 Tieline codecs. The following program wizard procedure displays the configuration screens to create an answering connection for each incoming call.
Page 124 4. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next. 5. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 125 6. Enter the name of the second audio stream connection in the text box and click Next. 7. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 126 Master panel. When this program is loaded any codec dialing in using IP1 (using default Tieline IP port settings) will be routed to output 1 on the codec and a codec dialing in using IP2 will be routed to output 2.
Page 127: Configure Mono Or Stereo + Ifb Dialing Programs
· It is possible to save a program at several points throughout the program wizard and use default settings to save configuration time. · Failover and SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming are not available with SIP or sessionless IP connections. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 128 Use the default settings for IP connections. 4. This audio stream connection in the wizard will allow the codec to dial. Enter the connection name in the text box, then click Next. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 129 The Return Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Return Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 130 Click the check-box to select Enable Redundant SmartStream PLUS and configure dual Ethernet SmartStream IP streaming. Alternatively, click Next to configure Auto Reconnect or a backup connection, whereby the alternative connection is dialed if the primary connection fails. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 131 Enable bonded connections check-box to configure and bond multiple B channels. Next, click Save Program to save the program with default algorithm settings, or click Next to specify a different algorithm and configure a backup connection if required. (recommended). © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 132 Module 2 to specify which POTS module will dial. Next, click Save Program to save the program with default settings, or click Next to specify algorithm settings and configure a backup connection if required (recommended). Dialing configuration settings for this POTS audio stream are now complete. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 133 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Automatic Resume Select the check-box to configure fail back to a higher...
Page 134 2. This audio stream connection in the wizard will allow the codec to dial. Enter the connection name in the text box, then click Next 3. Follow the instructions on the right-hand side of the panel to configure the transport settings for the connection, then click Next. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 135 6 on the studio Merlin PLUS codec. Click the drop-down arrows on the right-hand side of each text box to adjust the Encoding Sample rate and Bit rate options. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 136 IP streaming backup in case one IP connection fails. Important Note: Dual SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming over both Ethernet ports mitigates lost packets on either link and will provide IP network backup if an IP link is © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 137 Next to specify algorithm settings and configure a backup connection if required (recommended). Dialing configuration settings for this POTS audio stream are now complete. 5. Click Save Program to complete configuration, then click Finish to exit the wizard. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 138 6. The newly created program will be displayed in the left pane within the Programs panel and in the Master panel. Select and connect audio streams in a program using the Master panel, or dial the program manually using the codec front panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 139: Configure Mono Or Stereo + Ifb Answering Programs
Configuring Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB Programs In most situations the studio codec will answer incoming audio stream connections from the remote site. The following procedure outlines configuration of an answering program for the studio codec. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 140 Dial or answer and configure both dialing and answering connections. For the purposes of this example dialing is excluded in configuring a stereo and mono IFB stream. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 141 4. Enter the connection name in the text box, then click Next 5. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 142 8. Enter the IFB audio stream connection name in the text box and click Next 9. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 143 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Important Note: When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the Return Audio Port is automatically configured as UDP audio port 9010 by default for the second audio stream. Click to configure: ·...
Page 144: Configure 2 Mono Or Stereo + Ifb Answering Programs
Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB program using two devices at the remote site. This will avoid the first mono or stereo call unloading the Peer-to-Peer + IFB program at the studio and loading a mono or stereo peer-to-peer program, which would cause the second connection to fail. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 145 Next. Note: If the codec you are configuring needs to dial connections as well as answer, you can select Dial or answer and configure both dialing and answering connections. For the purposes of this example dialing is excluded in configuring 2 stereo and 2 IFB audio streams. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 146 4. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next 5. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 147 8. Enter the name of the IFB audio stream connection in the text box and click Next 9. Configure the IFB transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 148 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Important Note: When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the Return Audio Port is automatically configured as UDP audio port 9010 by default for the second audio stream. Click to configure: ·...
Page 149 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 13.Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next. Important Note: When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the Return Audio Port is automatically configured as UDP audio port 9020 by default for the third audio stream.
Page 150 16.Enter the name of the second IFB audio stream connection in the text box and click Next 17.Configure the IFB transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 151 IFB connections and stream audio as per the input/output and port assignments indicated in the image at the beginning of this section. The newly created program will be displayed in the left pane within the Programs panel and in the Master panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 152: Configure 6 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Answering Programs
Configuring Merlin Point-to-Point Programs for more details about individual settings within the program wizard. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 153 Configuring ISDN Answering Configuring POTS Answering for more information. Use the default settings for IP connections. 4. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next. 5. Configure the transport settings: © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 154 1. By default, port 9000 is the port specified for the first IP audio stream connection made by any Tieline codec; port 9010 is used by default for a second IP connection. Merlin PLUS default ports for mono connections 3 to 6 are 9020, 9030, 9040 and 9050.
Page 155 8. Enter the name of the audio stream connection in the text box and click Next. 9. Configure the transport settings for this connection: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 156 13. Continue through the program wizard and configure all 6 connections, then click Save Program to save program settings and click Finish to exit the wizard. Important Note: The default Merlin PLUS answering program uses audio port 9020 for © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 157: Configure Multicast Client Programs
· Click in the text box to name the new program. · Select Multicast Client to configure a multicast program, or if you want to use an existing program as a template, select this option. Then click Next. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 158 RS232 data and see Enabling Relays and RS232 Data for more information on relay operations. 6. Configure the multicast IP address and audio port (the same multicast address and port must be © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 159 There is no jitter buffer setting on the server codec because it never receives audio packets. 9. Select the Enable File Playback on silence detection check-box to configure the codec to play back audio from a file via a drive attached to the USB port. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 160: Configure Sip Settings
· 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 >...
Page 161 6. Navigate to SETTINGS > SIP > Accounts to verify that the account has been registered to the SIP server. The registration symbol appears when it is activated successfully. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 162: Configure Peer-To-Peer Sip Programs
Note: The following example will display how to configure a dial and answer program. If you want the codec to either dial or answer only, select the option and the wizard will automatically display screens to allow you to configure the codec correctly. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 163: Tieline Pty. Ltd
At this point you can click Save Program and save the program with default algorithm and jitter settings. Alternatively, click Next to confirm and specify algorithm and jitter settings for this connection and configure backup audio settings (recommended). © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 164 · The default UDP audio port when using SIP for a peer-to-peer connection 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.
Page 165: Multiple Peer-To-Peer Sip Programs
SIP call and a default peer-to-peer program will be loaded. There is no Tieline session data transferred during SIP calls to assist with configuring the codec. Important Notes: · Remember to lock an answering program in a codec when answering multiple SIP calls.
Page 166: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Streams
Load and Connect Multiple Audio Streams within a Program 1. Click to select the program you want to load from the Programs list. 2. Click Connect to load the program and connect all audio streams. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 167 Disconnect a Single Audio Stream Connection 1. Click to select the audio stream connection you want to disconnect. 2. Click the Disconnect button. 3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog to disconnect all audio stream connections. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 168: View/Edit/Delete Programs
2. Click to select a program listed on the left hand side of the Programs panel and then right- click to display menu options. 3. Select and click Delete Program. 4. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 169: Reset Factory Default Settings
1. Open the Web-GUI and click the Settings symbol at the top of the screen to display the Settings panel. 2. Click the Reset/Restore button at the top of the Settings panel. 3. Click one of the four reset options available. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 170: Backup And Restore Functions
Settings panel. 2. Click the Reset/Restore button at the top of the Settings panel. 3. Click Backup. 4. Use your mouse-pointer to click and select the check boxes to confirm your backup requirements, then click Backup. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 171 Include programs check-box and deselect the Include system check-box if you are only copying programs onto codecs. 6. Click Restore to copy the configuration file settings onto the codec; confirmation of successful file restoration is provided. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 172: Lock Or Unlock Programs
· If Lock Program is enabled and you load a new custom program in the codec, Lock Program remains enabled and locks the most recently loaded custom program. · A red Padlock symbol appears in the Status section of the Master panel to indicate a program is locked in the codec. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 173: Configuring Snmp In The Codec
Settings panel. 2. Click the Options button at the top of the Settings panel. 3. Click in the text boxes to enter SNMP configuration settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 174: Download Logs
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 © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 175: Configuring Alarms
2. Click Download Event Log and select a location to save the log file. 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...
Page 176 3. Perform this for each alarm you want to configure and then click Apply or OK to save settings. Enabling Alarms To enable and disable alarms: 1. Click the Enabled check-box to toggle enabling and disabling of an alarm. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 177 2. Configure the dBFS threshold and timeout duration in seconds within the Conditions pane and ensure the input check-boxes are selected. An alarm will be raised when these thresholds are breached. 3. Click Apply or OK to save settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 178 1. Click to select the Send SNMP trap check-box. 2. Click edit to open the Enter the SNMP trap target dialog and enter the SNMP trap target, then click OK. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 179 Stops flashing, remains visible Deactivating Alarms An alarm is deactivated automatically when the alarm state is reversed. E.g. if power is restored after a PSU Failure alarm, or if audio is restored after an Input Silence alarm. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 180: Rs232 Data Configuration
The codec supports both in-band and out-of-band data depending on the connection transport and algorithm you are using. RPTP data is automatically enabled when using the Tieline Music or MusicPLUS algorithms over any transport. Over IP it is also possible to enable synchronized out-of- band data using any algorithm.
Page 181: Creating Rules
For more information please see Enabling Relays & RS232 Data. Configuring Rules Default rules have been preprogrammed into the codec to facilitate programming the most common events required by broadcast engineers. To view rules options: © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 182 2. Click the drop-down arrows to select the control port input for connecting and the alternative one for disconnecting. 3. Click the drop-down Program arrow to select an individual program which will be connected and disconnected by the change in the control port input states. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 183 2. Click the drop-down Relay arrow and select the relay output you want to toggle. 3. Click the drop-down Program arrow to select a specific program which will affect the relay toggle function, or use the default setting whereby any program will toggle the relay output. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 184: Upgrading Codec Firmware
3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. 22.26 Upgrading Codec Firmware 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.
Page 185 Important Note: Firmware upgrade files are very large and it is usually much quicker to download the file to your PC first and then upgrade the codec manually using the Manual Firmware Upgrade procedure. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 186: Part Xxiii Using The Html5 Toolbox Web-Gui
New panels automatically open in the top left of the screen. Position the mouse pointer over a panel's Title bar and click and drag to move a panel and reposition it in a preferred screen position. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 187 4 Load Unload Click Load to load the currently selected program in the button Programs list; the button changes automatically to Unload after loading, to allow unloading of a program when required. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 188 Click to connect/disconnect all connections in an audio stream. Connect/Disconnect button 3 Connection Connect/ Click to connect/disconnect an individual connection. Disconnect button 4 Show/Hide Arrow Click to show/hide audio stream and connection details. 5 Close button Click to close the panel. Statistics Panel © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 189 2 Show/Hide Arrow Click to show/hide individual connection statistics. 3 Close button Click to close the panel. PPMs Panel Feature Description 1 PPM Meters 6 PPM meters. 2 Close button Click to close the panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 190 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 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.
Page 191 Click to configure a relay to toggle based on connection's status connection status. Back / Add New Rule button Click to add a new rule, or exit the rule creation function. Close button Click to close the panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 192 Web-GUI alarm notifications. 3 Close button Click to close the panel. 4 Relay drop-down selection Click the drop-down arrow to select a relay to open when an alarm using the current severity level is activated. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 193 Select the check-box to enable SNMP traps to be sent (for alarms using the selected severity level). Current Alarms Feature Description 1 Current alarm description View a list of active alarms in the codec 2 Close button Click to close the panel Alarm History © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 194 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Feature Description 1 Alarm history description View the history of previous alarms in the codec. 2 Close button Click to close the Alarms panel. 3 Purge History button Click to clear the alarm history. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 195 Click to open the panel; reset codec default settings and perform backup/restore of codec programs and settings. 8 Licensing tab Click to open the panel; select a license file and install it in the codec. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 196 SNMP. Also configure the AES Output Clock sample rate. 15 MAC Address / Link Click to open the panel and view the device MAC address and Local IPv6 local network address created by the codec. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 197 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...
Page 198 Language Selection The HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI offers language support for several languages. 1. Click on the Language drop-down menu arrow in the top right-hand corner of the Web-GUI page. 2. Select the preferred language to display. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 199: Using The Html5 Toolbox Quick Connect Web-Gui
If programs are saved in the codec they are displayed in the Program Loader panel. 1. Click to select a program in the Program Loader panel and click the Load button to load it in the codec. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 200 To unload a program click the Unload button. Dial a Loaded Program 1. Click the Connect button in the Quick Connect panel to dial a loaded program. Note: After connecting, the Connect button changes to a Disconnect button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 201 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Disconnect a Loaded Program 1. Click the Disconnect button in the Quick Connect panel. 2. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog to disconnect the connection. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 202 · The transcriptor algorithm is for closed captioning and not normal broadcast configurations. 1. Click the drop-down Transport menu arrow in the Quick Connect panel and select IP. 2. Click the drop-down Algorithm menu and select an algorithm. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 203 1. Click the drop-down Transport menu arrow in the Quick Connect panel and select ISDN. 2. Click the drop-down Algorithm menu and select an algorithm. 3. Click the drop-down B Channels menu and select the number of channels required for this connection. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 205 Commander G3 codec. The G3 metering scale is between -11dBu and +18dBu. Mono and Stereo PPM Metering When connected with a mono program the codec will display a mix of inputs 1 and 2 on PPM1. PPM 3 displays the level of return audio. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 206: Configuring Ip Settings
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.
Page 207 Click the Edit button in the Network panel to configure settings. The codec is capable of automatic DHCP address assignment, or manually configured static IPv4 address configuration via the drop- down Configure IPv4 menu. If you want to ignore IPv4 settings select Off. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 208 A router-allocated IP address with 'global' visibility, details of which are displayed in the Address, Prefix size and Gateway text boxes. 2. Link Local: A local address which can only be used to connect to another device directly © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 209 1. Click the Edit button in the Network panel to configure settings. 2. Click Save to store all configuration settings. Configuring QoS 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings and then click Options to open the Options panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 210: Configuring Isdn
ISDN module should connect. ISDN module settings may need to be adjusted depending on your country and network requirements. 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Modules to view and configure ISDN site settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 211 6. Click the drop-down Line Type arrow and select your preferred option. Ask your Telco whether your ISDN line is Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint. By default select Point-to- Multipoint, unless your switch type is an AT&T 5ESS custom point-to-point. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 212 ISDN Answer Configs are used to determine how codec ISDN modules will behave when answering ISDN calls. The following image explains the difference between answering calls from Tieline codecs sending session data, and non-Tieline codecs making sessionless ISDN calls. Codecs sending Tieline Session Data contain all the information required to connect, e.g.
Page 213 · Expected dialing behaviors, e.g. if B channels should bond or not, and whether audio streams need to use Dial and Answer Route tags. · The type of call being received by the codec, e.g. Tieline (with Tieline Session Data) versus non-Tieline sessionless calls.
Page 214 Dial Route and Answer Route tags allow you to associate a B channel (or channels) in a Config with a particular incoming audio stream from either Tieline or non-Tieline codecs. This is not necessary in simple point-to-point ISDN audio stream configurations, however it is very useful in multiple audio stream codecs using multiple B channels.
Page 215 Config 1-4 in ISDN Answer. You can also select the default algorithm. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is being received via B Channel 1 on Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 216 If it fails to receive Tieline session data within 5 seconds (i.e. a non- Tieline codec is calling, or a Tieline codec with session data disabled), it will use the settings in the ISDN Answering Config instead.
Page 217: Configuring Pots
Tieline session data and sessionless ISDN calls at different times. They can also support connections using other transports such as IP or POTS. The following example shows how a Tieline codec can be configured to answer up to 4 separate mono ISDN calls at different times from both Tieline and non-Tieline codecs, as well as two mono IP audio streams.
Page 218 The default Config settings for POTS modules are designed to suit Tieline codecs. These settings will need to be adjusted to connect to non-Tieline POTS codecs or connect in Analog Phone mode.
Page 219 Calls are answered based on the POTS Answer settings in Config 1 & 2. Adjustments to these Config settings are not normally necessary when connecting between Tieline codecs. They are usually adjusted when connecting to non-Tieline codecs over POTS (see...
Page 220 · Expected dialing behaviors and encoding, e.g. whether audio streams use Route tags and which algorithm is used. If you answer a call from a non-Tieline codec you will need to create an answering "Config" to determine which module in the codec will answer the call and the settings used when connecting.
Page 221 · POTS Answer Config settings are applied to POTS Codec connections and not Analog Phone connections. · When receiving a call from a Tieline codec with session data enabled (i.e. not Sessionless), the algorithm setting from the dialing codec overrides the setting in the POTS Answer Config menu.
Page 222 POTS connections. When dialing Tieline to Tieline over POTS using the Merlin or Genie family of codecs, you can configure a Dial Route in the dialing codec's program and a corresponding Answer Route in the answering codec's program. This will ensure a particular audio stream is routed between two codecs consistently.
Page 223: Configuring Input/Output Settings
Config 1 or 2 in POTS Answer. You can also select the default algorithm. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is received via POTS Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 224 Audio levels on the Input panel should be set to ensure audio peaks average at the first yellow indications on the PPM meters, which represents +4dBu. These levels should also be checked against the Input PPM Meters on the Master panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 225: Configure Sip Settings
SIP provides superior interoperability between different brands of codecs due to its standardized protocols for connecting devices and is intended to be used when connecting Tieline codecs to non- Tieline devices. Devices primarily use SIP to dial another device’s SIP address and find its location with a minimum of fuss.
Page 226 · 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 >...
Page 227 > SIP > Accounts to verify that the account has been registered to the SIP server. The registration symbol appears when it is activated successfully. Important Notes: Some ISPs may block SIP traffic over UDP port 5060. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 228: Load, Unload And Dial A Program
2. Click to select a program in the Program Loader panel and then click Load to load the program in the codec. Note: the currently loaded program has the check-box symbol displayed next to its name. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 229 2. Click the audio stream Connect/Disconnect symbol and then click Connect; this connects all connections associated with this audio stream. 3. Click the connection Connect/Disconnect symbol and then click Connect; this connects an individual audio stream connection. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 230 2. Click the audio stream Connect/Disconnect symbol and then click Disconnect to disconnect an individual audio stream and all associated connections. 3. Click the connection Connect/Disconnect symbol to disconnect an individual audio stream connection. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 231: Reset Factory Default Settings
Reset to display the Reset panel. 2. Click one of the available reset options to adjust codec settings, or reboot the codec. Note: Hover with the mouse pointer over the Information symbol to view a tool-tip for each reset option.. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 232: Backup And Restore Functions
· IP address, port, algorithm, jitter buffer, FEC and bit rate settings (etc.) for audio stream connections. Creating Backup Files 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings at the top of the screen, then click Reset to display the Reset panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 233 Include programs check-box and deselect the Include system check-box if you are only copying programs onto codecs. 4. Click Restore and select the .tgz file you want to load onto the codec. A Success dialog confirms the files are restored. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 234: Lock Or Unlock Programs
4. Click Save to store the new configuration. Important Note: · A black Padlock symbol appears next to the program name in the Connections panel and in the Program Loader panel, to indicate a program is locked in the © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 235: Configuring Snmp In The Codec
1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings at the top of the screen, then click Options to display the Options panel. 2. Click the Edit button to configure settings. 3. Click in the text boxes to enter SNMP configuration settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 237: Download Logs
1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings in the Menu Bar, then click Help to display the 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 in your browser.
Page 238: Configuring Alarms
Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 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 Reset and Restore Factory Default Settings...
Page 239 1. Click to select an alarm from those displayed in the Configure alarms panel. 2. Click Edit to configure alarm settings. 3. Click the Alarm Severity drop-down menu and select the preferred severity level. 4. Click Save to store the new settings for the selected alarm. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 240 Please see your system administrator if you require more information. 1. Click to select the Send SNMP trap check-box. 2. Enter the SNMP trap target in the text box, then click Save to store the new settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 241 An alarm will be raised when these thresholds are breached. 4. Click Save to store the new input silence alarm settings. 23.13.1 Managing Alarms Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Alarms, then click Current Alarms to view active alarms. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 242 2. The red Alarm Symbol will stop flashing but remain visible in the toolbar of the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI screen. 3. The codec front panel ALARM LED will stop flashing and illuminate solid red. 4. The state of other alerts may change, as per Alarm Dissemination panel settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 243: Alarm History
1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Alarms, then click Alarm History to display a record of all system alarms which have been raised. Click the Purge alarm history button to clear all alarms from the Alarm History panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 244: Rs232 Data Configuration
The codec supports both in-band and out-of-band data depending on the connection transport and algorithm you are using. RPTP data is automatically enabled when using the Tieline Music or MusicPLUS algorithms over any transport. Over IP it is also possible to enable synchronized out-of- band data using any algorithm.
Page 245: Creating Rules
Rules panel section in Using the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI for an explanation of the action each rule can perform. Note: When rules have been configured previously they are listed when the Rules panel is opened. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 246 2. Click the drop-down arrows to select the control port input used to connect and the alternative input for disconnecting. 3. Click the drop-down Program arrow to select an individual program which will be connected and disconnected by the change in the control port input states. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 247 3. Click the drop-down Program arrow to select a specific program which will affect the relay toggle function, or use the default setting whereby any program will toggle the relay output. 4. Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 248 1. Open the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI and click Rules in the Menu Bar to display the Rules panel. 2. Click to select the rule you want to delete. 3. Click the Delete button. 4. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 249: Upgrading Codec Firmware
Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Upgrading Codec Firmware 23.16 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.
Page 250: Part Xxiv Front Panel Configuration Tasks
(LAN). 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Select LAN and press the button. 3. Use the down navigation button to select ETH1, ETH2 or a VLAN interface. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 251 To adjust this setting: 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Select LAN and press the button. 3. Use the down navigation button to select ETH1, ETH2 or a VLAN interface. 4. Select IPv6 Mode and press the button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 252: Dns Server
Control Only) and press the button. 6. Use the down navigation button to scroll to VLAN Priority. 7. Press the button to enter a number from 0 to 7 inclusive. 8. Press the button to confirm this setting. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 253: Selecting An Algorithm
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.
Page 254 Very high quality stereo remotes, STLs and audio distribution (64kbps -256kbps) Configuring an Algorithm in the Codec 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select Connect and press the button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 255 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 remotes into a broadcast.
Page 256 · Highly compatible w ith 22kHz 36ms minimum 13.3kbps voice and music other brands of audio · Low to moderate codec delay at · Very high quality audio moderate to high for remotes, STLs and bit rates audio distribution © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 257 80kbps · Very high quality · Ideal for STLs and 24kHz 48kHz minimum voice and music audio distribution (16bit; 32kHz) · Extremely low w here high to 288kbps delay at high bit connection bandw idth © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 258 AAC-ELDv2    MPEG Layer 2   MPEG Layer 3   G.722   G.711 * Use with caution for remotes due to high delay; not suitable when bidirectional communications is required. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 260: Configuring The Jitter Buffer
· Repair the stream in the event of packet loss (error concealment). · Manage delay dynamically based on current network congestion. · Manage forward error correction (FEC). Tieline codecs can be used to program either a fixed or automatic jitter buffer and the setting you © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 261 A fixed jitter buffer is preferable over satellite connections to ensure continuity of signals. CAUTION: If a Tieline codec connects to a device that is using non-compliant RTP streams then the last fixed setting programmed into the codec will be enabled (default is 500ms).
Page 262 There are five jitter buffer states. Jitter buffer and connection status statistics can be viewed via HOME > Cxns and use the down and up navigation buttons to scroll through © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 263 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.
Page 264: Configuring Forward Error Correction
7. Select the local codec FEC setting in the Local FEC screen and press 8. Select the remote codec FEC setting in the Remote FEC screen and press The four FEC settings in Tieline codecs are outlined in the following table with their bit rate ratios. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 265 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.
Page 266: Configuring Encode/Decode Direction
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 Tieline (or Sessionless) and press the button. 5. Select Peer-to-Peer and press the button. 6. Use the down navigation button to select Setup and press the button.
Page 267: Configuring Tcp/Udp Ports
– 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.
Page 268 (port used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec). It is also possible to configure the send and return audio ports for a codec using Tieline session data to establish IP connections. This may be required because some firewalls require symmetric port configuration.
Page 269: Configuring Qos For Ip Packets
"Tieline Codec" Port Configuration If using the Tieline Codec setting for call establishment (i.e. Tieline session data is enabled), you can also change the default audio ports if required. · The default value for the Send (audio) Port is 9000 ·...
Page 270: Reset And Restore Factory Default Settings
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.
Page 271: Configuring Snmp Settings
Info Audio Loopback Test Mode Loopback input/output test mode is enabled while the Audio Loopback Test Mode dialog appears on the screen. When you navigate out of this screen this test mode ceases. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 272: Part Xxv Reference
Tieline recommends that the racks in which codecs are installed are thoroughly evacuated to ensure proper airflow from the bottom to the top. Where space is available, a 1RU gap between codecs will assist in minimizing internal temperature build up.
Page 273: Installing The Codec At The Studio
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...
Page 274 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.
Page 275 4. Select Eth1 and navigate to IPv4 mode and press 5. DHCP is enabled by default. Select Static and press 6. The Static IP address menu is revealed after DHCP is disabled. Use the navigation buttons to select IPv4 Static IP and press © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 276: Getting Connected
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.
Page 277 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.
Page 278 How do I determine which end is blocking data flow? Tieline test codec firewalls have the default Tieline TCP and UDP ports open. You can dial into these test codecs (or other codecs you know are configured correctly) from your recently configured studio and remote codecs and use the LQ readings to diagnose whether your studio or remote codec firewall is blocking your data packets.
Page 279: Understanding Ip Networks
(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.
Page 280 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.
Page 281: Tips For Creating Reliable Ip Connections
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.
Page 282: Testing Ip Network Connections
TCP ports. This site also has numerous other software tools, including an online ping webtool for IPv4, plus TraceRoute and TracePath software tools. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 283 Type CMD in the Run dialog text box and click OK. iv. Type tracert, the IP address of the codec you are contacting (i.e. tracert 203.36.205.163) and press the Enter key on your keyboard. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 284: Testing Isdn Connections
Connecting Tieline ISDN to other Codecs To dial from a Tieline codec to a non-Tieline codec it is necessary to disable ‘Session Data’ and use an algorithm like G.722 or MPEG Layer 2 for compatibility. The same settings must be configured at both ends for: ·...
Page 285 7. For bonded "MPEG1-L2" connections select "CCS IMUX". 8. Complete the profile setup. The codec is now ready to dial or answer. Configuring the Tieline Codec to Dial the Equinox over ISDN 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen and select Connect > ISDN.
Page 286 Dialing from the WorldCast Equinox Important Note: Configure ISDN Answer Config settings in the codec before attempting to dial from the Equinox to the Tieline codec. Select the following settings in the Tieline codec in one of the Configs (see...
Page 287 5. Press the right arrow on the "Enter" button and navigate to "Interface". Push the down arrow on the "Enter" button to select this menu. 6. Use the "Enter" button and navigate to the type of interface you are using. Note: During Tieline tests we used an "Internal TA".
Page 288 10.Use the "Enter" button and keypad to enter the "ID 1" and "ID 2" (Directory/MSN) numbers if required. 11.The codec should now be configured. Configuring the Tieline Codec to Connect to the CDQ Prima 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen and select Connect > ISDN.
Page 289 32kHz sampling. Important Note: Configure ISDN Answer Config settings in the codec before attempting to dial from the Equinox to the Tieline codec. Select the following settings in the Tieline codec in one of the Configs (see ISDN Answering Configuration for more detail): ·...
Page 290 It has also been noted that the CDQ Prima codec will not connect if no audio is present when dialing. It may connect Prima > Tieline, but not Tieline > Prima. If audio is present, the codec should connect and stay connected even if audio is removed subsequently. The J-Stereo light on the Prima may also flash when in this mode.
Page 291 Dialing from the Mayah Sporty Important Note: Configure ISDN Answer Config settings in the Tieline codec before attempting to dial from the Equinox to the Tieline codec. Select the following settings in the Tieline codec in one of the Configs (see...
Page 292 Your codec should now be configured. Press the "Tel" button on the front panel until it displays the "ISDN Status" screen. "Ready" should be displayed next to any active lines. If this is not displayed, check your connections and settings to make sure they are correct. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 293 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Configuring the Tieline Codec to Dial the Xstream over ISDN 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen and select Connect > ISDN. 2. Navigate to Setup and press the button. 3. Select Session Type [Sessionless] > Select Dial Route [None] > Number of B Channels [Choose 1B or 2B] >...
Page 294 Dialing from the Zephyr Xstream Important Note: Configure ISDN Answer Config settings in the codec before attempting to dial from the Xstream to the Tieline codec. Select the following settings in the Tieline codec in one of the Configs (see...
Page 295 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 25.7.5 Connecting to Comrex Matrix ISDN To connect your Tieline codec to a Comrex Matrix rack mount codec: 1. Use the G.722 algorithm. 2. Connect using only one 64Kbps ISDN B Channel (bonding of G.722 over two ISDN B channels is not possible).
Page 296 · DN/MSN > Enter the "SPID" and "DN" numbers if required in your region, e.g. a SPID is normally required in the US. 10. Navigate up to Apply Settings and press the button. Dialing from the Tieline Codec Program Dialing 1. If you have saved the ISDN program as previously instructed, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen and select Connect >...
Page 297 Dialing from the Comrex Matrix Important Note: Configure ISDN Answer Config settings in the codec before attempting to dial from the Comrex Matrix to the Tieline codec. Select the following settings in the Tieline codec in one of the Configs (see...
Page 298: Using Answer Routes For Sessionless Isdn Calls
In addition you can use “Answer Routes” and 'site-specific' module settings in Genie Distribution and Merlin PLUS to route incoming calls to specific codec outputs. (Note: Merlin codecs can also be configured to accept 2 ISDN calls from non-Tieline codecs and would use similar settings).
Page 299 2. Next select Config 2 and Sessionless Only and Route 2. Select your preferred algorithm, then click Save Settings. This means that Module 1 B channel 2 will answer a sessionless ISDN call using these settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 300 B channel then that’s all you need to do. If, however, you want each non-Tieline codec to use the same B channel and be routed to the same codec output consistently, you must configure this in the site config for the ISDN module via Settings >...
Page 301: Pots Connection Tips & Precautions
POTS Operation Precautions POTS performance is greatly affected by the quality of the line being used. Precautions must be taken to ensure the Tieline codec is not sharing the line with other devices. Please remove these possible sources of interference: ·...
Page 302 Telco. POTS Exchange Problems On most good POTS lines, Tieline codecs can achieve a 28.8kbps connection at a line quality of approximately 50% or greater. If you are not able to achieve this level of operation, you may have a problem with your line, or the line at the other end of the connection.
Page 303: Merlin Compliances And Certifications
Simply place the ADSL/DSL filter between the POTS line and your codec to remove the interference. 3. Tieline USA has a POTS test codec you can dial on +1-317-913 6911 to facilitate line tests at each end of your connection to diagnose line problems.
Page 304 No user serviceable parts are contained in this product. If damage or malfunction occurs, contact TIELINE Pty Ltd for instructions on repair or return. This equipment cannot be used on a telephone company provided coin service. Connection to Party Line service is subject to state tariffs.
Page 305: Software Licences
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.
Page 306 Copyright (c) 2001-2003, Networks Associates Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. o Portions of this code are copyright (c) 2001-2003, Cambridge Broadband Ltd. All rights reserved. o Copyright © 2003 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A. All rights reserved. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 307 Copyright (c) 2000-2001 Gunnar Ritter. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 308 HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Open Source ISC style Licenses: • bind © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 309 OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 310 This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 311 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY WILL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS) RELATED TO ANY USE, REPRODUCTION, MODIFICATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 312 Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 313 Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 314 HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 315: Trademarks And Credit Notices
11.Other product names mentioned within this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks, or a trade name of their respective owner. 12.MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Licensing. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 316: Part Xxvi Merlin Plus Specifications
Sample Frequencies Sample 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Frequencies Algorithms Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, G.711, G.722, MPEG-1 Layer 2, MP3, LC-AAC, HE-AAC and HE-AACv2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, Opus, 16/24 bit aptX Enhanced IP (uncompressed) Linear PCM16/24 bit 48kHz sampling Data and Control Interfaces USB 2.0 Host port on the front panel...
Page 317 19” x 1.75” x 13.5” [482mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 343mm (D) including rear connectors] Weight 6lb 7.7oz/2.94Kg Power Consumption Dual AC 100-240V IEC power inlets; 1A - 50-60Hz Operating 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Temperature Humidity Operating (0 to 35°C/32°F to 95°F), non-condensing Range © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 318: Part Xxvii Appendix A: Rs232 And Control Port Wiring
Output 2 Output 1 Ground Input 4 Input 2 Female DB-15 Codec Connector Important Note: For more information about how to program relay operations with a PC using the Toolbox Web-GUI, please see Creating Rules. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 319: Part Xxviii Appendix B: Db25 Wiring
Connector Pins Important Notes: · The codec cannot send RS232 data to, or activate relays on Tieline G3 codecs. · It is important that you enable serial port flow control within the codec. Flow control regulates the flow of data through the serial port. If disabled, data will flow unregulated and some may be lost.
Page 320 Merlin PLUS User Manual v1.4 Analog DB-25 Wiring Pinouts Digital AES3 (AES/EBU) DB-25 Wiring Pinouts © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 321: Index
Algorithm favorites AES3 - HTML5 Toolbox output sample rate profiles AES3 - Java Toolbox Algorithms output sample rate configuration types AES3 in/out Alarms - HTML5 Toolbox Answer routes acknowledging Applications © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 322: Tieline Pty. Ltd
IP addresses Credit notices via front panel web-GUI software - D - Configuration files backup via HTML5 Toolbox backup via Java Toolbox Data bidirectional encoding restore via HTML5 Toolbox unidirectional encoding restore via Java Toolbox © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 323 Factory default settings - HTML5 Toolbox PPM monitoring restore via web-GUI HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI Factory default settings - Java Toolbox configure connections restore via web-GUI configure Ethernet ports Factory defaults configure QoS restore via front panel configure VLANs © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 324 SPID Introduction to the HTML5 Toolbox ISDN - Java Toolbox Introduction to the web-GUI answering config bonding testing default answering config IP address deterministic dialing configuration dial and answer route tags details Directory Numbers DHCP © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 325 Manual Conventions master panel Menus codec menus programs panel Meters 6 x mono peer-to-peer rules panel dual mono VLAN Configuration mono connection Jitter buffer stereo connection algorithms automatic Modules inserting/removing configuration fixed Monitoring headphone outputs © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 326 2 x Mono or stereo + IFB 2 x Mono Peer-to-Peer about multicasts Panel lock about multi-unicasts Peer-to-Peer Mono x 2 about peer-to-peer calls backup connections audio streams connections deleting dual mono audio streams dial multiple connections Java Toolbox configuration dialing © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 327 ISDN SIP - HTML5 Toolbox how to connect POTS configure SIP settings - R - session description protocol SIP server configuration Rear panel connections SIP - Java Toolbox © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 328 Tieline MusicPLUS connections panel Tieline session port current alarms panel ToolBox Web-GUI options firmware panel about HTML5 Quick Connect help panels about HTML5 Toolbox inputs panel about Java Toolbox ISDN answer panel compatibility © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 329 PPMs panel program loader panel reset panel rules panel settings panels SIP panel skin selection statistics panel theme selection Wiring DB15 control port in/out opto-isolated inputs relay closures RS232 using DB9 - X - XLR in/out © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...

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