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TLF200/TLR200 POTS CODEC
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For Software Version 2.205

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  • Page 1 TLF200/TLR200 POTS CODEC Operation Manual For Software Version 2.205...
  • Page 2 Codecs. Full upgrades are possible using the Tieline Toolbox software. We are continually updating our manuals and software…Get the latest at; www.tieline.com. IMPORTANT! Register on our website as a Tieline user and get notification of new software Tieline Technology © - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY TIELINE TECHNOLOGY (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this equipment be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: a) Repair or replace any defective part free of charge (except transportation charges) for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase, provided the owner returns the equipment to the Manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    COMMANDER TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents WARRANTY ......................3 INSTALLATION AND USAGE TIPS ..............7 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ................8 Field Unit TLF200 ..........................8 Rack Unit TLR200 ..........................9 QUICK START GUIDE for the Beginner ..............10 Operating the Menu Selector (MS)....................10 Setup for Microphone Input ......................
  • Page 5 Phone Book ............................ 45 Functions ............................46 Software Upgrade........................... 47 Mic / Line Audio In Connector ......................48 Program Out Connector ......................... 48 RS 232 Interface Connector ......................48 TIELINE CODEC SOLUTIONS FAMILY..............49 COMPLIANCES....................50 INDEX........................52 Tieline Technology © - 5 -...
  • Page 6 COMMANDER codec to provide high quality, bi-directional audio for POTS together or ISDN operation. Tieline has changed the opinions of even the most critical broadcasters, proving that stable high bandwidth links with unfailing audio and data is the new reality for broadcasting over a telephone line.

  • Page 7: Installation And Usage Tips

    INSTALLATION AND USAGE TIPS INSTALLATION AND USAGE TIPS While the TIELINE COMMANDER is a very reliable telecom product, its performance will only be as good as the line that it is operating over. Proper precautions MUST be taken to ensure that only the COMMANDER uses the line.

  • Page 8: Controls & Connections

    COMMANDER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Field Unit TLF200 Software controlled send & return audio adjustment POTS Software controlled audio Keypad for Data Entry. input pots. Function Keys,CLR Hang Up etc. Peak Menu Selector: Program Rotate to scan Items Meter Click down to select item.

  • Page 9: Rack Unit Tlr200

    COMMANDER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Rack Unit TLR200 Software controlled send & Peak Menu Selector: return audio Software Program Keypad for Data Entry. Rotate to scan Items adjustment controlled audio Meter Function Keys,CLR Click down to select POTS input pots Hang Up etc. item.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide For The Beginner

    DIAL, MEMORY or MENU. [DIAL] MEMORY MENU Choose MENU. Setup Menu [05 Unit Setup Scroll Down and select 05 Unit Setup. 06 isdn Setuo 07 Advanced Setup Continues on next page… Tieline Technology © - 10 - August 2002...
  • Page 11 - reverse the Send and Receive knob settings. 6. You are now SET to GO! 7. Repeat steps 2,4 & 6 for the “Destination” Tieline Codec equipment. 8. You can monitor the output using headphones attached to this COMMANDER.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Scroll using MS to [02 Reset Settings] 03 Reset Phone Mem Reset Functions [02 Reset Settings ] Select [02 Reset Settings] by clicking MS. 03 Reset Phone Mem 04 reset Funct Mem Continued on next page… Tieline Technology © - 12 - August 2002...

  • Page 13: Dialing A Number

    Then Press DIAL The COMMANDER will dial the number to establish a connection with the remote TIELINE Codec equipment at an initial attempt of 19,200 bps bit-rate. The modems measure the characteristics of the telephone line and then negotiate the highest possible stable data rate for best sound quality.

  • Page 14: Handset Dialing

    CLEAR to EXIT * If the remote TIELINE Codec used a handset to answer the call, the remote TIELINE Codec user must press the ANSWER key in order to connect with the modem. Dialing from Phone Book Memory Commonly called numbers can be stored in COMMANDER’S internal phone book.

  • Page 15: How To Store A Phone Number

    Enter Number: Main screen – appears after start up Ctl : Local [DIAL] MEMORY MENU – POTS MODE – Enter Number: Select [MENU]. Ctl : Local [DIAL] MEMORY MENU Continued on next page… Tieline Technology © - 15 - August 2002...
  • Page 16 Press CLEAR on the Key Pad to complete 0812341234 the changes. Press CLEAR to End. Modem Setup Edit Name Select [OK] to save the changes to memory. Head Office EDIT CLEAR [OK] Tieline Technology © - 16 - August 2002...

  • Page 17: Function Keys

    Note: This should be done when current line conditions no longer support the prevailing bit rate. This is indicated by audible disturbances such as "popping" noises or distortion. The audio is muted for about 1 second during the renegotiation process. Tieline Technology © - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Function Key Options

    - The default number to lock and unlock COMMANDER is “1234” Remote Relay Function 1-6 Controls the mechanical relays in a remote 11~16 TIELINE COMMANDER rack unit Continued on next page… Tieline Technology © - 18 - August 2002...
  • Page 19 Note: Factory default keys should not be re-assigned unnecessarily as they are common shortcuts on most COMMANDERS and are known defaults for experienced COMMANDER operators. Tieline Technology © - 19 - August 2002...

  • Page 20: Detailed Configuration

    Set up memory dialing. Store numbers & alpha-numeric 11 Memory Setup names. Serial number & software versions. 12 Unit Details Back to START. 13 Exit Setup Please see the next page for a detailed diagram. Tieline Technology © - 20 - August 2002...
  • Page 21 Commander Menu Tree Settings are changed with the Menu Selector using a system of main and sub menus on the LCD screen. The 01 View Config menu contains items, which commonly need changing. These are selected from and duplicated in the other menu groups.

  • Page 22: Sub Menus Of 01 - View Configuration

    Master A pair of COMMANDERs can be set up to allow the “master” to control the input gain of the “slave.” The remote TIELINE Codec has to have the control mode set to “slave.” Adjusting the Input controls on the “master” varies the “slave” input gain.
  • Page 23 No (Disable) If a link fails, COMMANDER will not attempt to POTS Reconnect reconnect with the remote TIELINE Codec. If a link fails, COMMANDER will hang up and attempt to Enable reconnect with...
  • Page 24 “#” key until a comma appears after the digit on the LCD Selector display. This feature is useful when dialing through a PBX. Pause can be 1 to10 seconds long. Tone For tone (DTMF) dialing. Dial Method Pulse For Pulse dialing. Tieline Technology © - 24 - August 2002...
  • Page 25 Standard connection is 64K. ISDN 56K Yes (Enable) Some Networks use 56K (USA). Check with your carrier to determine if this is applicable. APPEARS AS THE LAST OPTION ON EACH MENU. EXIT MENU Tieline Technology © - 25 - August 2002...

  • Page 26: Sub Menus Of 02 - Codec Setup

    24,000bps and above. The codec will operate between 33,600bps to 9,600bps. Speech Used for 16.800bps. Provides the highest quality 15KHz audio with 02 ISDN Codec Music 100ms delay. G722 Provides 7KHz audio with 30ms delay. 02 Exit Setup Tieline Technology © - 26 - August 2002...

  • Page 27: Sub Menus Of 03 - Modem Setup

    This mode can be used to reduce connection time on short distance calls. Note: Both Units have to be set to this mode for a connection to work. 06 Exit to Setup Tieline Technology © - 27 - August 2002...

  • Page 28: Sub Menus Of 04 - Dialing Setup

    (Disable) with the remote TIELINE Codec. If a link fails, COMMANDER will hang up and attempt to Enable reconnect with the remote TIELINE Codec. Use with auto answer. Detect COMMANDER waits until a dial tone is present before 03 Dial Tone dialing.

  • Page 29: Sub Menus Of 05 - Unit Setup

    Fast is one change per “click.” Slow Slow is a change every second “click.” Sets country specific telephone settings. 06 Set Country Australia Select from a list of 34 countries 07 Exit Menu Tieline Technology © - 29 - August 2002...

  • Page 30: Sub Menus Of 06 - Isdn Setup

    ISDN connection. Allocating sub addresses SubAddress prevents all devices simultaneously trying to answer an incoming call. Example: calling an ISDN Tieline with sub address “4” 0011 61 89249 6688 * 4. (where the “ ” and “4” are the sub address details) NOTE –...

  • Page 31: Sub Menus Of 07 - Advanced Setup

    “local” COMMANDER. Master A pair of Tieline Codecs can be set up to allow the “master” to control the input gain of the “slave.” The remote Tieline Codec has the volume mode set to “slave.” Adjusting the Input controls on the “master”...

  • Page 32: Sub Menus Of 08 - Timer Functions

    Set the internal calendar using the Menu Selector (as above). 03 Timer Retrain When a TieLine is used for 24 hour/ 7 day (24/7) operation it is wise to retrain the modems once a day. Use this facility to ensure continued high quality audio over the link.

  • Page 33: Sub Menus Of 09 - Reset Functions

    (9,600 and headphones. – 33,600) Sends a 400Hz tone to the remote TIELINE Codec if online and to 02 400Hz Test the unit output if not online. The tone is always +4DBu which means Tone the COMMANDER can be used for line up and testing.

  • Page 34: How The Commander Works

    After compression, the DSP then produces a low bit rate serial data stream that is fed to a V.34 data modem. At the remote TIELINE Codec, the reverse process takes place. The audio data is decompressed, fed to a digital-to-analogue converter, then amplified to line level and fed to a balanced output connector for broadcasting.

  • Page 35: Modem Negotiation And Line Quality

    Local mode. To adjust the local input levels, COMMANDER has to be set back into Local mode. When a unit is set to Slave mode, the input level is set by the local Input controls until the TIELINE Codec is connected to a Master unit. When the connection is made, the Slave TIELINE Codec obtains the gain setting from the Master unit and it then stores the setting in memory.

  • Page 36: Isdn Operation

    Relay Operation Modes Both types of relays can be set to operate either in toggle mode or pulse mode. See Relay Operation details on page Error! Bookmark not defined. for the details of each mode. Tieline Technology © - 36 -...
  • Page 37 COMMANDER HOW THE COMMANDER WORKS Connections for Optional Relay Control Interface (Rack mount only) Tieline Technology © - 37 - August 2002...

  • Page 38: Toolbox Software

    Personal Computer. The application also provides online “chat” and communication diagnostic tools. http://www.tieline.com Updates can be downloaded from the Tieline web site; Obtain the free, latest version. Preparing to use the ToolBox application The Toolbox software is distributed as a compressed file “TieTool.zip”. Extract the program files to the PC hard drive using a program such as WinZip 8.

  • Page 39: Menu Items

    Select the required items by clicking the TAB keys Website: www.tieline.com The Toolbox Main menu screen may appear initially displaying a red message at the bottom of the screen: Click “Auto detect” and the program should find the correct “COM” port and establish communication with the COMMANDER.
  • Page 40 All setup changes are made or saved through the buttons on the left-hand side of the screen. Loads settings from Toolbox into Tieline Retrieve current Saves Tieline settings settings from Tieline to a file (*.tln) Reset Tieline using current Load Tieline settings Toolbox settings from a *.tln file and display. Tieline Technology ©...

  • Page 41: General Configuration

    Selected as a sub screen from the “Configure” tab. Select auto redial Modem negotiation settings Auto- Reconnect for dropped connection “Sync” mode for poor line conditions Set maximum bit rate for renegotiation. Tieline Technology © - 41 - August 2002...

  • Page 42: Local Control

    TOOLBOX Software Local Control This screen is used to operate a COMMANDER connection under computer control. Both local and remote TIELINE Codecs can be controlled. Type number in the window and View local or remote control calling with these buttons Volume Control –...

  • Page 43: Remote Control

    Use this tab to control a remote TIELINE Codec. When a link is established with the remote unit, any adjustments to settings on this screen will be enabled at the remote TIELINE Codec. Functions are identical to the Local Control screen detailed on the previous page.

  • Page 44: Chat

    Chat This screen provides two-way text communications between two COMMANDERS. Operation is very similar to common Internet chat systems. Click to here to start a chat session Changes to disconnect when chatting Tieline Technology © - 44 - August 2002...

  • Page 45: Phone Book

    0-9, (#), (*) and (,). The comma (,) represents a pause. The length of the pause can be changed using the Menu system or Toolbox PC application. Illegal or unrecognized characters appear as pauses (,) in the displayed number. Tieline Technology © - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Functions

    Reset DSP Lock & Unlock 11~16 Undefined as yet Pulse / toggle control Port 1 remote TIELINE Codec Pulse/ toggle control Port 2 remote TIELINE Codec Activate Call Alert Beeper on remote TIELINE Codec Toggle Input 1 preamplifier gain Und you can choose!

  • Page 47: Software Upgrade

    • A message should appear on the COMMANDER requesting a key press (#5) key • Quickly press the number '5' on the key pad • The display should display " waiting for upload” • Proceed with the upload as above Tieline Technology © - 47 - August 2002...

  • Page 48: Mic / Line Audio In Connector

    Pin 8 – RTS / (Alarm Dial) Pin 9 – No Connection A standard modem cable will provide the correct connections for a PC to TieLine connection. Do not use a null modem cable i.e. do not cross wires 2 and 3. Tieline Technology ©...

  • Page 49: Tieline Codec Solutions Family

    COMMANDER TIELINE CODEC SOLUTIONS FAMILY TIELINE CODEC SOLUTIONS FAMILY TieLine Specifications: PATRIOT COMMANDER I-MIX VERSATILE ELEGANT SOPHISTICATED Analogue Audio Audio inputs 2xMic/Line Balanced XLR Mic/Line Bal XLR & 2x RCA 5 x Miic/Line Bal XLR Nominal output Level +4dBm on XLR...

  • Page 50: Compliances

    Company will provide advance notice for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If you experience problems with this equipment, contact TIELINE TECHNOLOGY, 25 Irvine Drive, Malaga. Western Australia, 6090. Ph +618 9249 6688 Fax +618 9249 6858 email info@tieline.com (web page www.tieline.com) for repair...
  • Page 51 Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by TIELINE TECHNOLOGY. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.

  • Page 52: Index

    Available options for allocation ..18 Quick Function Tips ......17 Default key settings ......17 Loopback Mode .......17 Rem Piezo Alrm .......17 Remote control Ports .......17 Renegotiate down ......17 Renegotiate Up ........17 Retrain current .........17 Functions..........46 Tieline Technology © - 52 - August 2002...
  • Page 53 Phone book........45 Specifications ........49 POTS setup ........41 Storing a phone number......15 Preparing to use.......38 saving changes ........40 software upload........47 starting a session ......39 Toolbox software .........38 Unit Details ..........33 Upgrading software ......47 Tieline Technology © - 53 - August 2002...

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