Page 1: User Manual
Genie STL IP / ISDN / POTS Codec User Manual Software Version: 2.14.88 Manual Version: 1.6_20150923 September, 2015...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Part I Warnings & Safety Information Part II How to Use the Documentation Part III Glossary of Terms Part IV Getting to know Genie STL Part V Rear Panel Connections Part VI Genie Front Panel Controls Part VII Navigating Menus...
Page 3: Contents
15 Creating a Multicast Client Program ........................... 64 16 Deleting Programs ........................... 67 17 Selecting Algorithm Profiles ........................... 68 18 Genie STL Algorithm Profiles ........................... 70 19 Genie STL Backup Options ........................... 70 20 USB File Playback ........................... 73 21 Lock or Unlock a Program in the Codec ...........................
Page 4 ........................... 241 5 Testing IP Network Connections ........................... 242 6 Testing ISDN Connections ........................... 244 7 Connecting Tieline ISDN to other Codecs ........................... 244 8 Using Answer Routes for Sessionless ISDN Calls ........................... 258 9 POTS Connection Tips & Precautions ...........................
Page 5: Contents
........................... 263 11 FCC Compliance Statements ........................... 263 12 Software Licences ........................... 265 13 Trademarks and Credit Notices ........................... 275 Part XXII Genie STL Specifications Part XXIII Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring Index © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
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
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Disclaimer Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual we are not responsible for any errors or omissions within it. The product specifications and descriptions within this manual will be subject to improvements and modifications over time without notice, as changes to software and hardware are implemented.
Page 8: Part Iii Glossary Of Terms
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Glossary of Terms AES/EBU Digital audio standard used to carry digital audio signals between devices AES3 Official term for the audio standard referred to often as AES/EBU Basic Rate Interface for ISDN services Directory Number for ISDN...
Page 9 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 session management features SIP is a common protocol which works with a myriad of other protocols to establish connections with other devices to provide interoperability Service Level Agreements (SLAs) a contractual agreement between an ISP and...
Page 10: Part Iv Getting To Know Genie Stl
'programs'. Applications Genie STL delivers superior quality IP audio over the full range of managed and unmanaged wired and wireless IP data networks, such as LANs, WANs and the internet. It is specifically designed for...
Page 11 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 · Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese. · Connect to all Tieline IP codecs and Report-IT Live Enterprise Edition. * Supported in later releases. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 12: Part V Rear Panel Connections
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Rear Panel Connections XLR Analog and AES3 Inputs XLR IN1/AES3 and IN 2 are balanced line inputs. Input 1 can also be used as an AES3 (AES/EBU) digital input. This input accepts both mono and stereo digital AES3 signals.
Page 13 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 end of the link. Dual Redundant AC Power Inputs The codec is powered by dual 100-240 volt redundant AC power supplies, which use standard IEC connectors. Dual Module Slots Two additional module slots for inserting optional POTS or ISDN modules.
Page 14: Part Vi Genie Front Panel Controls
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Genie Front Panel Controls The hardware front panel interface features menu navigation buttons, an LCD display with PPM metering and a dialing keypad. Navigation Buttons The codec has four arrow shaped navigation buttons for navigating codec menus and adjusting levels, and an OK button for selecting menu items.
Page 15 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Press when you have finished. Contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the HOME button, selecting Settings, then System, and using the down button to navigate to Contrast. Stereo RTS Headphone Output The codec has a 6.35mm (1/4") RTS stereo HEADPHONE output for audio monitoring and this can also be switched to a balanced mono auxiliary line output.
Page 16: Part Vii Navigating Menus
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Navigating Menus All main codec menus can be launched from the Home screen which includes: Features Codec Home Screen Elements 1 Screen Name The name of the current screen 2 Connect Select to connect and adjust connection settings...
Page 17 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 Genie Stl Input Levels And Ppms
The Tieline G5 audio reference scale displayed via the PPMs is -16dBu to +22dBu when you connect to a codec in Tieline's Merlin, Genie or Bridge-IT IP codec families. The audio reference level settings in the codec are:...
Page 24 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Audio Levels and Meters The PPM meters use dBu to express nominal operating, headroom and noise floor levels. Set audio levels so that audio peaks average at the nominal 0vu point indicated on the front panel PPM meters.
Page 25 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 PPM Mode Description 1 Program Default (default) Displays default program PPM meter settings (i.e. the settings described previously for mono, stereo programs etc.) 2 Input Maps input encoders 1 to 6 with PPM meters 1 to 6.
Page 26 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Input Audio Features Description 1 Channel On Symbol Symbol indicates a channel is turned on 2 Channel Off Symbol Symbol indicates a channel is turned off 3 Input 1 Level Control Ch 1 level indication with percentage of gain indicated, i.e. 66 4 Input 2 Level Control Ch 1 level indication with percentage of gain indicated, i.e.
Page 27: Part Ix Configuring Aes3 Audio
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 7. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the levels for both inputs up or down simultaneously. 8. Press the RETURN or HOME buttons to exit the screen. Important Note: · To gang channels quickly press...
Page 28 If this setting is used, the codec will use the sync information received by the AES3 XLR input (this is the same as the AES Rx Clock setting in Tieline G3 codecs) to set the sample rate within the codec. This codec input also carries AES3 audio data.
Page 29: Part X Genie Stl Headphone/Aux Output
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Genie STL Headphone/Aux Output The codec has a 6.35mm (1/4") RTS stereo HEADPHONE output for monitoring inputs and return audio. If you are using analog inputs or digital inputs you will see audio metering on the PPMs and can monitor it with the headphones.
Page 30 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Navigate to the source you want to monitor and press . Options include: 1. Default: the default factory program headphone mix 2. Audio Stream: monitors the selected codec audio stream. 3. Inputs: monitors the codec inputs (i.e. encoders).
Page 31: Part Xi Inserting Hardware Modules
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Inserting Hardware Modules Two slots are available for inserting optional ISDN or POTS connection modules into the codec. The module slots are numbered as follows. Inserting or Removing a Module Ensure the codec is not powered up when inserting or removing modules. Where possible use anti-static precautions to help minimize the chance of static charges damaging the highly sensitive circuitry.
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. Navigate to the module you want to configure and press the button. Note: Module 1 is on the left when looking at the codec rear panel. Important Note: ISDN Sync should be displayed when an ISDN line is connected to the codec.
Page 35 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Networks Select US-Nat If switch type is National ISDN-1 and 2 US-AT&T If switch Type is AT&T 5ESS EU-ETSI If Switch Type is ETSI (UK, Europe, Australia and most other countries) JPN-NTT If you are in the Japan and your network is NTT 5.
Page 36: Isdn Answering Configuration
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 MSN numbers. This is the best way to answer calls from codecs in a predictable manner. SPID Numbers in North America ISDN relies on an initialization procedure for associating Service Profiles with specific terminating equipment (e.g. your audio codec) rather than lines. In the US Telcos assign a Service Profile ID (SPID) number which assists in identifying different ISDN services across the network.
Page 37 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 38 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 In the initial connection phase, the modems perform a process called ‘training’, to analyze the line and compensate for frequency and phase response. This also cancels out any echo that may be present. The codec will then 'renegotiate' the link downwards to the highest possible bit rate where line quality is greater than 70%.
Page 43: 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 44 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 45: Part Xiv Language Selection
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 9. The new Config will be displayed showing the updated settings. Reset POTS Answer Configs To reset POTS answering settings to factory defaults: 1. Navigate to Settings > Answering > POTS Answer Configs > Reset POTS Answer Configs and then press the button.
Page 46: 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 47 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Creating Programs Only the simplest peer-to-peer (point-to-point) programs can be created using the codec front panel. The Java Toolbox web-GUI contains a Programs panel with a wizard for configuring program settings and backup connections. Edit settings easily at the touch of a button and use existing programs as templates for creating other programs.
Page 48: Part Xvi Getting Connected Quickly
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Peer-to-peer connection configured via the codec front panel Getting Connected Quickly Before attempting a new audio stream connection please connect and adjust the following: 1. Attach power to the codec. 2. For IP connections, attach RJ45 Ethernet cables to at least one of the ETH ports on the codec's rear panel.
Page 49 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 50 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 7. Press the down navigation button to select Jitter Buffer and press to select a different automatic jitter buffer setting for your connection, or to enter a fixed buffer setting in milliseconds (maximum 5000 ms). The default Auto, Best Compromise setting is a good starting point for most internet connections.
Page 51: Monitoring Ip Connections
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 16.2 Monitoring IP Connections Connection Details The number of active audio streams and connections is displayed on the Home screen via Cxns. In the following image two connections (left bracketed number) and two audio streams (right bracketed number) are currently in use.
Page 52 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Feature Description 1 Lost Packets Packets sent that failed to arrive 2 Empty (Jitter Indicates how often the jitter buffer ‘reservoir’ empties causing loss of Buffer) audio 3 Late Packets The number of packets that arrive late, i.e. after audio play out...
Page 53: Steps To Connect Over Isdn
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 54 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 receiving the call with matching algorithm, sample rate and bit rate settings. This does not occur when dialing to non-Tieline devices, therefore Sessionless must be selected to provide compatibility. 5. Select the Dial Route to use for this audio stream if one is required, then press the button.
Page 55 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 destination, e.g. Destination 2, and use the numeric KEYPAD to enter the next ISDN number you want to dial. Do this for all B channel destinations. 12. Navigate down to Auto Reconnect and press the button to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.
Page 56: Monitoring Isdn Connections
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 16.4 Monitoring ISDN Connections Each new audio stream connection becomes visible in the Cxns menu via the Home screen. 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Cxns and press the button.
Page 57: Steps To Connect Over Pots
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 16.5 Steps to Connect over POTS 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...
Page 58 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 59: Monitoring Pots Connections
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 12.When configuration is complete press the RETURN button to navigate back to the Connect POTS screen. Important Note: At this point you can navigate to Save on the Connect POTS screen and press to use the numeric KEYPAD to name the program. Then press to save the program.
Page 60: Load And Dial Custom Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Modules Displays Connecting 2. While connecting you can also monitor dial tones and modem handshaking etc., via the left channel of the headphone output. For more details see the Monitor Modem Tones section in POTS Module Settings.
Page 61: Redialing A Connection
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 16.9 Redialing a Connection Press the CONNECT button from any codec menu to redial previous connections (except menus accessed via the Connect > IP, ISDN or POTS screens). Manually dialed connections are saved as programs - retaining all the dialing and configuration information programmed into the codec.
Page 62: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Stream Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Programs and press the button. 3. Navigate to the program you want to assign a speed number to and press the button. 4. Navigate to Speed Dial and press the button.
Page 63: 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 64: Dialing Sip Addresses
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Then press the down navigation button to select Setup and press to adjust the algorithm, jitter buffer and encode/decode direction if required. 4. Press the RETURN button to navigate backwards to the Connect SIP screen.
Page 65 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Important Notes: · You cannot edit a program when it is currently loaded in the codec. · Ensure all connection related settings like the port, algorithm, bit rate (etc) match on both multicast server and client programs or they will not be able to join multicast streaming sessions.
Page 66 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 5. Use the navigation buttons to select an algorithm profile or manually choose algorithm settings, then press 6. Click to configure the Jitter Buffer from either Auto Jitter Adapt or Fixed Buffer Level , then...
Page 67: Deleting Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Important Note: At this point you can navigate to Save on the Connect IP screen and press to save the settings as a custom program for subsequent recall and dialing. Use the numeric KEYPAD to give the program a name and press to save the program.
Page 68: 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 69 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Deleting a Profile from the Favorite Menu 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Connect and press the button. 3. Select IP and press the button.
Page 70: Genie Stl Algorithm Profiles
Opus Mono Mono Opus Stereo Stereo 16.19 Genie STL Backup Options Tieline codecs feature highly advanced backup and redundancy options to maintain reliable audio codec streaming. These include the options outlined in the following table: © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 71 IP networks like the internet. These combined measures ensure Tieline is capable of offering a rock solid IP audio solution for distributing IP audio economically and efficiently across broadcast networks. See the procedures for...
Page 72 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 On-Demand Failover (IP, ISDN or POTS) On-demand failover requires configuration of a primary connection and an on-demand 'cold' backup connection. On-demand failover is activated when the dialing codec program detects the loss of the primary connection, or if audio streaming ceases. The backup connection is then dialed to replace the primary connection.
Page 73: Usb File Playback
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 attached. USB file audio is not sent to encoders and cannot be transmitted via an audio stream to another codec. · The USB drive can be inserted or removed at any time as long as the codec is not already playing audio in failover mode.
Page 74: Lock Or Unlock A Program In The Codec
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 75: Locking The Front Panel
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 6. When program lock is Disabled a warning message confirms incoming calls may load any supported factory program. 7. Press the RETURN button to exit the warning message. Important Note: It is only possible to lock custom programs in a codec. 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.
Page 76: Part Xvii Connecting To The Toolbox Web-Gui
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 77: 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 78 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 79 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 LAN Troubleshooting PC LAN Settings Check the LAN settings on your PC if it is connected to a LAN and is having trouble opening the Toolbox Web-GUI in a web-browser. 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections.
Page 80: 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 81: Part Xviii Using The Java Toolbox Web-Gui
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Using the Java Toolbox Web-GUI The following sections provide an overview of the different programming panels available within the JavaToolbox Web-GUI. Navigate with the mouse pointer to a symbol at the top of the Web-GUI screen and click to open the panel selected.
Page 82 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Programs Panel for Connection Configuration Feature Description Programs List Displays all programs in the codec New Program button Click to add a new program. Program Name The name of the currently selected program in the panel.
Page 83 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 84 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Statistics Panel for Monitoring Connection Stability Feature Description Headings Headings for the various packet arrival statistics available Connection Statistics 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...
Page 85 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Rules Panel for Creating Relay Activation Rules Rule Description 1 Connect and disconnect a Click to configure Connection and Disconnection by program when an input is toggling an input toggled 2 Connect when an input is...
Page 86 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Alarms Panel Feature Description 1 Current Alarms Click to view current device alarms 2 Alarm History Click to view the history of device alarms 3 Acknowledge Selected Click to acknowledge an alarm after activation Alarm...
Page 87 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Panel Feature Description 1 Network tab Click to edit or view codec network configuration settings 2 Options tab Click to configure RS232 and QoS data settings, lock a loaded user Program and adjust Session Port settings and SNMP.
Page 88 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Help Panel Feature Description 1 About Details of the Toolbox Web-GUI and codec firmware versions, as well as the codec serial number 2 Resources Links to open the user manual in a new browser, or view support...
Page 89: 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 90 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 The name entered into the right-hand text box, e.g. Primary or Secondary, is an interface identifier used when configuring new programs via the Programs panel. IPv4 Address Configuration The codec is capable of automatic DHCP address assignment, or manually configured static IPv4 address configuration via the drop-down Configure IPv4 menu.
Page 91 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Click Save Settings to store all configuration settings. Note: The Subnet Mask is used by the TCP/IP protocol to determine whether a host is on the local subnet or on a remote network. The default Gateway is the router linking the codec's subnet to other networks.
Page 92 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Manual IPv6 Address Assignment To configure IPv6 address details into the codec manually, select Manual and enter details into the Address, Prefix and Gateway text boxes. Click Save Settings to store all configuration settings. Specifying DNS Settings It is possible to specify Domain Name Server (DNS) settings to allow easy look up of codecs within the specified DNS Addresses or Domains.
Page 93: Configuring Isdn
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Click the Save Settings button to save the new setting. Important Note: Check with your IT administrator before changing this setting. By default the codec is programmed for Assured Forwarding and more details about DSCP are available on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dscp.
Page 94 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 in which you are using the codec (see ISDN Module Configuration for more details). 6. Click the drop-down arrow for Line Type 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.
Page 95 · 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 96 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Important Note: B channels can only be selected once and are greyed out once they have been selected in one of the four ISDN Configs. Single B Channel Config To use a single 64kbps B channel for a connection (e.g. a 1 x Mono Peer-to-Peer audio stream) simply select a B channel from those available and click the Save settings button.
Page 97 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 98 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 99 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 100: 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 101 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 102 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Dial Tone Detect (Dialing only) Click the drop-down arrow for Dial Tone detect to select either: · Dial Tone Detect: The module will only be allowed to dial when a dial tone is present on the line.
Page 103 · 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 104 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 105 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 106: Configuring Input/Output Settings
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 18.4 Configuring Input/Output Settings Click the Inputs button to view input controls available within the Java Toolbox Web-GUI. Important Note: 15 volt phantom power can only be supplied on the Auxiliary input; this is disabled by default.
Page 107 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Ganging Channels: Ganging is useful because it allows you to adjust the audio level of both inputs simultaneously. 1. Click the Input Settings symbol on either channel. 2. Select Gang and click to either gang or ungang channels.
Page 108 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Other Input Controls Adjust the IGC (Intelligent Gain Control) input settings to Auto, Fixed or Off as required. Important Note: When the auxiliary input (AUX IN) is On the default mixer configuration sends audio to all inputs. If you are not using the auxiliary input ensure it is Off to avoid additional noise in program audio.
Page 109: Configure Mono Or Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 18.5 Configure Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer Programs The Programs panel incorporates a wizard to configure a new program and all audio stream settings. Before you configure a new codec program consider if: · You want your codec to be capable of dialing and answering, dialing only or answering only.
Page 110 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Enter a name for the Audio Stream and configure the codec to dial, answer or dial and answer. Then click Next. It is also possible to select a Dial Route or Answer Route if required. When routing multiple audio streams over transports like ISDN or POTS, you can use Dial and Answer Routes to configure deterministic routing of audio streams.
Page 111 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 112 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 · Fixed Buffer Level and enter the Jitter Depth, which must be between 12ms and 5000ms depending on the algorithm you select. · Local and Remote FEC settings if required. Click the check-box to select Enable Redundant SmartStream PLUS and configure dual Ethernet SmartStream IP streaming.
Page 113 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 For ISDN connections enter a number and select which B channel to use. Select the 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.
Page 114 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Next, enter the phone number of the codec or device you want to dial. When multiple POTS modules are installed, click the Via drop-down menu and select Module 1 or 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).
Page 115 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 116 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Click to configure: · Auto Jitter Adapt and the preferred auto jitter setting using the drop-down arrow for Buffer Priority, or · Fixed Buffer Level and enter the Jitter Depth, which must be between 12ms and 5000ms depending on the algorithm you select.
Page 117 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 118: Configure Multicast Client Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. 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.
Page 119 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 program inherits all the settings of the template program and you can adjust these settings as required by continuing through the program wizard. 3. Enter a name for the Audio Stream, then click Next. 4. This audio stream connection in the wizard will allow the codec to dial. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next.
Page 120 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 7. Click the drop-down arrows on the right-hand side of each text box to select the Encoding Sample rate Bit rate or Sample size options. Click Next to continue. 8. Click to configure: · Auto Jitter Adapt and the preferred auto jitter setting using the drop-down arrow for Buffer Priority, or ·...
Page 121: 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 122 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 · The SIP server IP address. · A username (often the same as a SIP number). · A password. · Domain details. · Realm details (sometimes). Program the Codec for SIP using the Java Web-GUI Use the Java Toolbox Web-GUI to configure SIP account registration details into your codec.
Page 123: Configure Peer-To-Peer Sip Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 18.8 Configure Peer-to-Peer SIP Programs SIP programs are like a normal IP program to configure, with two small differences; entering a SIP address and selecting SIP as the Session Protocol. Important Notes: Before you start program configuration please note: ·...
Page 124 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. This audio stream connection in the wizard will allow the codec to dial. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the right-hand side of the panel to configure the transport settings for the connection: Ensure that you select: ·...
Page 125 · 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 126: Dial And Disconnect A Program
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 9. The newly created program will be displayed in the Programs panel and in the Master panel. Dial the program by loading and connecting using the Master panel, or dial the program manually using the codec front panel.
Page 127 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Click the blue arrow to expand audio stream information and click the Edit symbol adjust program settings. 4. The program wizard will open at the relevant point to facilitate editing of connection parameters. Click Save Program to store settings.
Page 128: Edit File Playback Settings
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 18.11 Edit File Playback Settings 1. Click the Edit symbol to adjust File Playback settings displayed in the panel. 2. Adjust the parameters and click Save Program to store the new settings. 18.12 Reset Factory Default Settings There are several options which allow you to restore factory default settings within the codec.
Page 129: Backup And Restore Functions
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. A confirmation dialog appears for each option, click Yes to proceed or No to cancel the reset function. 18.13 Backup and Restore Functions The Java Toolbox Web-GUI can be used to backup and restore codec settings, including: ·...
Page 130 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Click Backup. 4. Use your mouse-pointer to click and select the check boxes to confirm your backup requirements, then click Backup. Click and select a location on your PC to save the configuration file.
Page 131: Lock Or Unlock Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 you could select the 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.
Page 132: Configuring Snmp In The Codec
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Click Save Settings to save the new configuration. Important Note: · It is only possible to lock custom programs in a codec. · 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.
Page 133: Download Logs
Management Information Base (MIB) files are required for SNMP applications to interact with your Tieline codec and interpret SNMP data. The codec supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 MIB protocols. The required MIB files can be downloaded from the codec using the following link in a PC web browser connected to the same network as your codec: ·...
Page 134: Configuring Alarms
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Save the file to your computer and then send it as a .zip file to Tieline support via support@tieline.com Download Event Logs Event logs can be downloaded from the codec and viewed using any text editor, e.g. Microsoft®...
Page 136 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Alarm Alarm Explanation Type PSU Failure System Raises an alarm if one or both PSUs fail Chassis Fan Failure System Raises an alarm if the internal fan fails Temperature Too High System Raises an alarm if the temperature is too high...
Page 137 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. Click Apply or OK to save settings. Configuring Input Silence Detection Parameters When configuring an Input Silence alarm it is also necessary to configure the audio silence thresholds and timeout duration. 1. Click Input Silence to highlight the alarm and ensure it is Enabled.
Page 138 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Configuring Alarm Dissemination Severity Alerts Alerts for each alarm severity level are configured using the Alarm Dissemination tab. 1. Click Alarm Dissemination. 2. Click to highlight the Alarm Severity level you want to configure, then select and configure the alerts as required.
Page 139 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 18.17.1 Managing Alarms Active codec alarms are indicated in the Current Alarms screen in the Java Toolbox Web-GUI . The user is alerted to active alarms by: 1. The Alarm Symbol flashing in the top right-hand corner of the Java Toolbox Web-GUI screen.
Page 140: 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 141: Creating Rules
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 baud rate of the external device connected to the RS232 port on the codec. 4. Click to select the Enable flow control check box and enable flow control, then click Save settings. Important Notes: · When connecting to G3 codecs over IP, ISDN or POTS only in-band data is available via the Music and MusicPLUS algorithms.
Page 142 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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: 1. Click the Rules symbol at the top of the Java Toolbox Web-GUI screen to open the Rules panel.
Page 143 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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. 4. Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings.
Page 144: Upgrading Codec Firmware
2. Click the Delete button next to the rule you want to delete. 3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. 18.20 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 145: Tieline Pty. Ltd
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Position your mouse-pointer over the Update symbol and click the update dialog when it appears to download the new software. 4. Click More Information in the Updating firmware dialog to display details of the upgrade process.
Page 146: Part Xix Using The Html5 Toolbox Web-Gui
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Using the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI The following sections provide an overview of the different configuration panels available within the codec's HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI. Navigate with the mouse pointer to the Menu bar at the top of the Web-GUI screen and click to select and open each panel in turn.
Page 147 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Master Panels: Load Programs & Manage Audio Streams Program Loader Panel Feature Description 1 Programs list Lists all configured programs which have been added into the codec. Click to select a program before loading. 2 Close button Click to close the panel.
Page 148 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Connections Panel Feature Description 1 Program Connect/ Click to connect/disconnect all audio streams in a program. Disconnect button 2 Audio Stream Click to connect/disconnect all connections in an audio stream. Connect/Disconnect button 3 Connection Connect/ Click to connect/disconnect an individual connection.
Page 149 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Feature Description 1 Show/Hide Arrow Click to show/hide audio stream statistics. 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.
Page 150 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 151 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Rules Panel for Creating Relay Activation Rules Rule Description Connect and disconnect Click to configure connection and disconnection by program when an input is toggling an input. toggled Connect when an input is Click to configure connection and disconnection after...
Page 152 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Alarm Panels: Configure & Monitor Alarms Configure Alarms Panel Feature Description 1 List of alarm types Click to select an alarm type to configure. 2 Scroll bar Click and drag the scroll bar to view all listed alarms.
Page 153 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 5 SNMP Trap Target text-box Click in the text box in edit mode to enter the SNMP trap target for alarms using the currently selected severity level. 6 Edit / Save button Click to edit alarm dissemination settings, or save configured settings when in edit mode.
Page 154 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 155 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Settings Panels There are 9 Settings panels which can be opened in the Web-GUI. Each panel provides specific codec configuration settings and options. Click to select and open each panel. As an example, the Network panel is displayed with network interface configuration options.
Page 156 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 9 Firmware tab Click to open the panel; view software versions and perform an upgrade. 10 POTS Answer tab Click to open the panel and configure POTS Answering settings. 11 ISDN Answer tab Click to open the panel and configure ISDN Answering settings.
Page 157 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 158 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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.
Page 159: Using The Html5 Toolbox Quick Connect Web-Gui
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 19.1 Using the HTML5 Toolbox Quick Connect Web-GUI The HTML5 Quick Connect Web-GUI is designed for simple peer-to-peer connections and non- technical users. It has a reduced feature-set and allows users to: 1. Load existing programs in a codec via the Program Loader panel and then dial via the Quick Connect panel.
Page 160 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. The Check-box symbol appears next to the program name to confirm it has been loaded and the Load button changes to an Unload button. To unload a program click the Unload button. Dial a Loaded Program 1.
Page 161 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 162 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Dial Peer-to-Peer over IP with Quick Connect Important Notes: · Click the Unload button in the Program Loader panel if a program is currently loaded. · The transcriptor algorithm is for closed captioning and not normal broadcast configurations.
Page 163 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Click the select the appropriate Sample Rate and Bit Rate for the connection. Note: If only one sample rate is available this will be automatically selected. Click in the text box and enter the IP address of the destination codec.
Page 164 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Click to select the appropriate Sample Rate for the connection. text box in turn to enter the ISDN number for each B Channel. 5. Click in each Destination Click the to dial. Connect button...
Page 165 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Click the to dial. Connect button Monitoring PPMs Set audio levels so that audio peaks average at the nominal 0vu point indicated below on the PPM meters. This represents a program level of +4 dBu leaving the codec. Audio peaks can safely reach +22 dBu without clipping, providing 18dBu of headroom from the nominal 0vu point.
Page 166: 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 167 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 public internet and a local private LAN. Usually this will be set up at the studio end so you can dial into the studio from the remote codec. Support for IPv6 connections allows you to use IPv6 infrastructure to connect to other codecs globally.
Page 168 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 DHCP IP addresses are automatically assigned and can change each time you connect to your Internet Service Provider, or to your own local area network (LAN). By default the codec is programmed for DHCP-assigned IP addresses.
Page 169 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 over a LAN. This address is allocated by the codec internally based on MAC address details. Auto Address Assignment 1. Click the Edit button in the Network panel to configure settings. 2. By default the codec is programmed for connecting to an IPv6 router which automatically allocates IPv6 address details, as displayed in the following example.
Page 170: Configuring Isdn
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. Click the Edit button. 3. Click in the DSCP field and enter the priority setting recommended by your IT administrator. 4. Click Save to store configuration settings. 4. Click Save to store the new configuration.
Page 171 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. Click to select Module 1 or Module 2. 3. Click the Edit button to configure settings. 4. Click the drop-down arrow for Accept select whether to allow or disallow circuit switched voice and data calls. The default setting allows Data only.
Page 172 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 173 · 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 174 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 175 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 176 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 177: 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 178 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 179 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 180 · 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 181 · 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 182 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 183: 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 184 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Click Save to confirm the name change. Selecting Analog and Digital Audio Sources: Codec inputs are configured for analog line level audio sources by default. 1. Click the Input Settings symbol. 2. Select Type and click to select either Analog or AES3.
Page 185: 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 186 · 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 187 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Click the Edit button to configure settings. 4. Enter the account details into the relevant text boxes. 5. Enter the Registration Timeout (this shouldn't need to be adjusted from the default setting). 6. Click to select the Activate Account check-box and click Save to create the account in the codec.
Page 188: Load, Unload And Dial A Program
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 19.7 Load, Unload and Dial a Program To load and dial a program it is necessary to open the Program Loader panel and Connections panel. Use the Program Loader panel to load a program and then manage connecting and disconnecting using the Connections panel.
Page 189 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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.
Page 190 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Disconnect a Program To disconnect audio streams and connections within an existing program there are three options: 1. Click the program Connect/Disconnect symbol and then click Disconnect to disconnect a program; this includes all audio streams and connections associated with the program.
Page 191: Reset Factory Default Settings
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Unloading a Program 1. Click to select the loaded program in the Program Loader panel and then click Unload to unload the program in the codec. 19.8 Reset Factory Default Settings There are several options which allow you to restore factory default settings within the codec. See Reset and Restore Factory Defaults for more details on each option.
Page 192: Backup And Restore Functions
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. A confirmation dialog appears for each option; click Yes to proceed. 19.9 Backup and Restore Functions The HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI can be used to backup and restore codec settings, including: · Programs containing a variety of connection settings.
Page 193 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 2. Click Backup. 3. Click to select the check-boxes to confirm your backup requirements, then click Backup. 4. Select a location on your PC to save the configuration file. Note: You may need to "allow" your browser to display the pop-up dialog.
Page 194: Lock Or Unlock Programs
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Note: The codec will automatically reboot if you restore system settings. 19.10 Lock or Unlock Programs It is possible to lock a loaded custom program in a codec to ensure the currently loaded program type, e.g. mono, cannot be unloaded by a codec dialing in with a different program type, e.g. stereo.
Page 195: Configuring Snmp In The Codec
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 codec. · It is only possible to lock custom programs in a codec. · 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.
Page 197: 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 198: Configuring Alarms
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 199 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 3. Click Save to store the new settings. Note: The following System and Audio alarms are available: Alarm Alarm Explanation Type PSU Failure System Raises an alarm if one or both PSUs fail Chassis Fan Failure...
Page 200 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Configuring Alarm Dissemination Severity Alerts Alerts for each alarm severity level are configured using the Alarm Dissemination panel. 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Alarms, then click Alarm Dissemination to open the panel..
Page 201 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Configuring Input Silence Detection Parameters When configuring an Input Silence alarm it is also necessary to configure the audio silence thresholds and timeout duration. 1. Click Input Silence to select the alarm. 2. Click Edit to configure alarm settings.
Page 202 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Viewing Current Alarms Active alarms are indicated by: 1. The red Alarm Symbol flashing in the toolbar of the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI screen. 2. All new alarms being listed in the Current Alarms panel. settings.
Page 203: Alarm History
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Alarm State Front Panel Alarm Web-GUI Alarm Symbol Active Flashing red Flashing Acknowledged Solid red Stops flashing, remains solid red 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.
Page 204: 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 205: Creating Rules
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 19.15 Creating Rules The Rules panel in the Toolbox Web-GUI is used to program events for specific codec actions. Typically these 'rules' are based on a change in the state of a GPIO control port or the codec being connected or disconnected.
Page 206 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Rule 1: Toggle a Control Port Input to Connect and Disconnect a Program This rule is used to connect and disconnect a selected program when a control port input is toggled. 1. Click the first rule in the Rules panel titled Connect and disconnect a program when an input is toggled.
Page 207 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings. Rule 3: Synchronise Local Control Port Input Status with a Remote Relay Output Use this rule allow a local codec's control port input to change the state of a remote relay output.
Page 208 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Deleting Rules 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.
Page 209: Upgrading Codec Firmware
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 19.16 Upgrading Codec Firmware 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 210: Part Xx Front Panel Configuration Tasks
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Front Panel Configuration Tasks The following sections explain how to configure codec settings using the front panel LCD screen and KEYPAD. 20.1 Configuring IP via the Front Panel Checking IP Address Details in the Codec 1.
Page 211 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Select Usage and choose the appropriate control and/or streaming mode for the connection, then press the button. 5. Select IPv4 Mode and press the button. 6. Select DHCP and press the button. 7. Use the up...
Page 212: Dns Server
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 5. Select Auto, Manual or Off and press the button. By default the codec is configured to allow the codec to automatically receive IPv6 address information from an IPv6 enabled router. Manual IPv6 Address Assignment...
Page 213: 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 214 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 AAC-LD AAC-LD (Low Delay AAC), AAC-ELD (Enhanced Low Delay AAC) and AAC-ELDv 2 are optimized for low latency real-time communication. AAC-LD is suited to bit rates of 96kbps or higher for stereo audio. AAC-ELD AAC-ELD is optimised for high quality stereo connections from 48 - 96kbps and performs better at these bit rates when compared with AAC-LD.
Page 215 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 216 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Algor- Audio Algor- rate over- Audio Quality and Recom m ended Band- ithm ic per channel head Features applications for on-air ithm Delay connectio w idth Linear/PCM 16/24 bit sample rate x 80kbps · Full bandw idth, ·...
Page 217 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 MPEG Layer 3 Up to 100ms 64kbps 8.5 - · High quality voice · High quality remotes, 15kHz 13.3kbps and music STLs and audio · Moderate bit distribution rates · Use w hen bidirectional · High delay...
Page 218 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 (24bit;48kHz) rates is available and very · Highly cascade low delay is highly resilient desirable. · Resilient w ith multiple encodes/decodes w hen required Opus 4Hz- 20ms 9.6-256kbps 16kbps · Very high quality · "Opus Voice" is ideal...
Page 220: 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 221 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 222 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Algorithm Non-SIP Connections SIP Connections Linear (Uncompressed) Tieline Music Tieline MusicPLUS G.711 G.722 MPEG Layer 2 MPEG Layer 3 LC-AAC HE-AAC v.1 HE-AAC v.2 AAC-LD AAC-ELD Opus aptX Enhanced Configuring Automatic Jitter Buffering (Default Setting) 1.
Page 223 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 224: 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 225 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 226: 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 227: 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 228 (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 229: 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 230: 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 231: Configuring Snmp Settings
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 4. Select Yes and press the button to confirm the reset function. Reset and Restore Factory Defaults using the Web-GUI The Web-GUI can also be used to reset and restore factory defaults. See Reset Factory Default Settings for more details.
Page 232: Part Xxi 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 233: 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 234 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 235 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Firewall Ports Commander G3/i-Mix G3 Bridge-IT/Bridge-IT XTRA Merlin and Genie Codec Families IP1 Session IP1 Audio Port: Session Port Audio (Proto): Session Port: Audio Port Port: 9002 9000 (Sess): 9002 9000 9002 Stream 1: 9000...
Page 236: 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 237 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 238 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 239: 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 240 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 241: 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 242: Testing Ip Network Connections
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 7. Use a dedicated DSL/ADSL line for your codecs. Do not share a link with PCs or company networks. The only exception to this rule is if an organization has network equipment and engineers that can implement and manage quality of service (QoS) on its network.
Page 243 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Ping the Codec A ping test can be used to test whether it is possible to reach a codec or any device over an IP network. A ping test measures: · The round-trip time of packets.
Page 244: Testing Isdn Connections
21.7 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 245 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 246 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 247 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 248 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 249 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 250 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 251 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 252 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 · Sessionless. · Algorithm: G.722, MP2 Mono, MP2 Stereo, MP2 J-Stereo or E apt-X Mono or Stereo. · Sample Rate: 32kHz or 48kHz 1. Press "F4 ESC" to return to the home screen. 2. Press "F2 Codec", then "F1 Connect", then "F3 Direct".
Page 253 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 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 254 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 255 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 21.7.5 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 256 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 6. Navigate down to Save as Program and press the button to save these settings as a program. 7. Navigate down to Module Configuration and press the button. 8. Select the ISDN module you want to configure and press the button.
Page 257 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 258: 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 259 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Step 2: Configure the ISDN Module to accept two sessionless ISDN calls. This can be configured via Settings > Modules or use the Toolbox Web-GUI via Settings panel > Modules. 1. Select Config 1 and Sessionless Only and Route 1. Select your preferred algorithm, then click Save Settings.
Page 260 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 261: 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 262: Tieline Pty. Ltd
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 263: Genie 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 264 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 265: 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 266 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 • eventlog o Copyright (c) 2003 BalaBit IT Ltd. • file - 2 clause BSD license, clause 3 removed o Copyright (c) Ian F. Darwin 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995. o Software written by Ian F. Darwin and others;...
Page 267 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 o Copyright (c) 2003-2010, Sparta, Inc. All rights reserved. o Copyright (c) 2004, Cisco, Inc and Information Network. Center of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. All rights reserved. o Copyright (c) Fabasoft R&D Software GmbH & Co KG, 2003. oss@fabasoft.com. Author: Bernhard Penz <bernhard.penz@fabasoft.com>...
Page 268 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
Page 269 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 o Copyright (C) 2004-2011 Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. ("ISC") o Copyright (C) 1996-2003 Internet Software Consortium. o Portions: Copyright (C) 1996-2001 Nominum, Inc. o Portions: Copyright (C) 1995-2000 by Network Associates, Inc. o Portions: Copyright (C) 2002 Stichting NLnet, Netherlands, stichting@nlnet.nl.
Page 270 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN...
Page 271 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code.
Page 272 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Open Source Info-ZIP license: Copyright (c) 1990-2001 Info-ZIP. All rights reserved. For the purposes of this copyright and license, "Info-ZIP" is defined as the following set of individuals: Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis, Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois, Jean-loup...
Page 273 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT 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.
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Page 275: Trademarks And Credit Notices
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 21.13 Trademarks and Credit Notices 1. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 2. Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 276: Part Xxii Genie Stl Specifications
Sample Frequencies Sample 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz 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 48/96kHz sampling Data and Control Interfaces USB 2.0 Host port on the front panel...
Page 277 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Dimensions 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 Temp. 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Page 278: Part Xxiii Appendix A: Rs232 And Control Port Wiring
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring Relays The codec uses a DB15 connector to facilitate use of four CMOS solid state relays for the control of equipment, consisting of four relay closures and four opto-isolated outputs.
Page 279 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 280: Index
Genie STL User Manual v1.6 silence detection parameters Index SNMP trap configuration temperature types of alarms Alarms - Java Toolbox - A - acknowledging AES input AES reference signal alerts AES/EBU configuration audio levels deactivating input and output enabling input audio settings...
Page 281 POTS Dial & disconnect - Java Toolbox speed dialing dial an audio stream Connection disconnect an audio stream IP link quality Dialing IP statistics default algorithm profiles Connections disconnecting © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 282 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Dialing Ground terminal hanging up GUI ports how to connect - H - how to connect ISDN POTS dialing speed dialing Hanging up a connection Disconnecting Headphone out DSCP 89, 166 Headphones configuration monitoring audio...
Page 283 QoS monitoring connections configure VLANs network types dial an audio stream non-Tieline codecs disconnect an audio stream sessionless calls DNS settings testing © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 284 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 Java Toolbox Web-GUI - M - DSCP help panel inputs panel Maintenance schedule IPv4 address configuration Manual IPv6 address configuration conventions ISDN configuration overview master panel Manual Conventions programs panel Menus codec menus rules panel...
Page 285 POTS dial and answer routes module config - R - module settings Power inputs Preparing to connect Rear panel connections Profiles Redialing Programs Reference about multicasts Relay closures about multi-unicasts Relays about peer-to-peer calls configuration © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...
Page 286 Genie STL User Manual v1.6 SIP server configuration Relays pin outs SIP ports Reset Site port setting factory default settings SmartStream programs SNMP user settings front panel config Reset defaults - HTML5 Toolbox SNMP - HTML5 Toolbox factory default settings...
Page 287 Using the Java web-GUI Web-GUI - HTML5 alarm dissemination panel alarm history panel change theme configure alarms panel connections panel current alarms panel firmware panel help panels inputs panel ISDN answer panel licensing panel master panels modules panel © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2015...

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Part VII Navigating Menus

Part VIII Genie STL Input Levels and Ppms

Part XII about ISDN Modules

Part XIII about POTS Modules

Part XIV Language Selection

Part XV about Program Dialing

Part XVI Getting Connected Quickly

Part XVII Connecting to the Toolbox Web-GUI

Part XVIII Using the Java Toolbox Web-GUI

Part XIX Using the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI

Lock or Unlock Programs

Configuring SNMP in the Codec

Download Logs

Configuring Alarms

RS232 Data Configuration

Creating Rules

Upgrading Codec Firmware

Part XX Front Panel Configuration Tasks

Configuring SNMP Settings

Test Mode

Part XXI Reference

Part XXII Genie STL Specifications

Part XXIII Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring

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