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Ver 2.1.1
interstage
Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark
Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040
www.interstage.dk
- pro audio with a smile

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ProntoNet IP Decoder User Manual Ver 2.1.1 interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IV.1.4.2. Test ................27 IV.1.4.3. Real Time Monitoring ............30 IV.1.5 Phone Book: ..............31 IV.1.6 Call Log ................ 32 IV.2 Controlling the ProntoNet ............33 IV.2.1 Making Calls: ..............33 IV.2.2 Disconnecting the Line: ............. 34 IV.2.3 Line Status: ..............34...
  • Page 3 IV.4 About how the Decoder works and automatic searching ....39 IV.5 The ProntoNet IP Decoder operation modes........40 IV.5.1 UNICAST communications ........... 40 IV.5.1.1. Establishing a UNICAST connection from the ProntoNet IP Decoder 40 IV.5.1.2. Establishing a MULTICAST Rx communication from the ProntoNet IP Decoder ................41 IV.6 About the Ancillary Data ............

  • Page 4: Ce Declaration Of Compliance

    Procesamiento Digital y Sistemas S.L., hereby declares that ProntoNet IP Decoder bearing the CE168X parking are in comliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) of the European Union. A “Declaration of conformity” for ProntoNet IP Decoder is available on file at Prodys offices Spain.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ProntoNet IP Decoder unit. Chapter III – The remote control. § ProntoNet IP Decocer can be controlled from a Web Browser. This chapter describes how to start it and how to use it. Chapter IV – How does the ProntoNet IP Decoder work? §...

  • Page 6: Installation Guide

    Prodys or its distributor as soon as possible. II.2 Installation The ProntoNet IP Decoder is designed to be housed in a standard 19” rack. The unit is 44.45mm high (1U, or 1.75 inches). When choosing a suitable place for installation, please bear the following in mind: §...

  • Page 7: Ii.3.1 Power

    On the back panel you will find the main power inlet. You will also find the main power switch and the fuse holder. The ProntoNet IP Decoder unit is designed to take AC universal power, from 100 to 240 VAC with frequency between 50Hz and 60Hz.

  • Page 8: Ii.3.2 Ethernet Port - The Lan Connector

    Ethernet port to connect to and you must use a ‘cross- over’ Ethernet cable. Again, any good IT shop will stock these cables. This time the wiring is as follows: Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 9: Ii.3.3 Rs 232 Port

    The port is always set to 8 DATA bits, NO parity, 1 START bit and 1 STOP bit. The bit rate can be adjusted to between 300 and 9600 bps via software. The ProntoNet IP Decoder acts as a DCE device, therefore the connection to each of the RS232 ports is wired in the following way: ProntoNet IP Decoder –...

  • Page 10: Ii.3.4 Gpio Port

    Each output supports up to a maximum of 40VDC / 40 mA and will require a pull-up resistor to function with other logic inputs. An appropriate value is 2.2 Kohms. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 11: Ii.3.5 Audio Interfaces

    There are 8 microswitches on the back panel which are reserved for special functions. Before turning on the unit the user must check that they are configured according to the following diagram, which is the standard start-up configuration: Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 12: The Front Panel

    Chapter III The Front Panel The front panel of the ProntoNet IP Decoder has two arrays of vu-meters and leds that allow you to monitor the status of the unit. The leds are laid out in the following manner: There are two vu-meters in dBFs, one for each input channel.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    To access the ProntoNet IP Decoder from the Internet Explorer, enter the IP address of the unit in the address bar. Keep in mind that the ProntoNet IP Decoder factory IP address is 192.168.100.100 and it could be necessary to modify the network configuration of the computer on which the web browser is running.
  • Page 14 User can choose whether to monitor or to control ProntoNet IP Decoder from the Web Page. Bear i n mind that only one page at the same time can control the unit.
  • Page 15 ProdysControl and at the same time, we b browsers monitoring the same unit, etc… Once the password is entered correctly, the web browser will display the “Home Page”: The ProntoNet IP Decoder Web page is arranged in three main areas: Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 16: Iv.1 General Configuration

    By clicking on any button on the menu bar or any highlighted zone, individual configuration pages are displayed. IV.1 General Configuration There are the following options: Ports: To configure the ProntoNet IP Decoder Ports. § Audio: To configure the audio settings. §...

  • Page 17: Iv.1.1 Ports

    DHCP Server. By setting DHCP, the unit will receive its IP parameters when starting. These IP settings might be different from time to time, that is why ProntoNet IP Decoder supports RIP2 protocol. This protocol allows the user to set an ‘internal’...

  • Page 18: Iv.1.1.2. Rs232 Port

    This port is always set to 8 DATA bits, NO parity, 1 START bit and 1 STOP bit. The bit rate can be adjusted to between 300 and 9600 bps via software. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 19: Iv.1.1.3. Snmp Traps

    SNMP trap will be sent when an alarm is activated or deactivated, with the time and type of alarm. For this to happen, alarms have to be enabled (see Alarms). ProntoNet IP Decoder can be fully monitored though SNMP protocol.
  • Page 20 OUTPUTS Transparent Under this configuration, the state of the output will be the same that its homologous input has in the ProntoNet connected in the other end. Line 1 Connected The output will be activated when the line 1 is connected.
  • Page 21 Temperature out of range alarm will arise when the temperature goes over 39 ºC. Lan traffic alarm will come up when more than 90% of the LAN bandwidth is in use. This GPO will be activated when one or more of the selected alarms arises. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 22: Iv.1.2 Audio Output

    IV.1.3 System Configuration Grouped here are functions that affect the general operation of the unit. Redial:It is possible to configure a number of redials. The ProntoNet IP § Decoder will try the connection in the following cases: 1.- The unit is trying the connection for the first time.
  • Page 23 Password: Whenever the web browser is started, it is necessary to enter § a security password. This is the dialog to program it. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...
  • Page 24 GPO: Under ‘transparent’ configuration, the state of the input will be present in its homologous output in the ProntoNet IP Decoder connected at the other end. The user can select whether to enable GPO information coming from the Decoder or not.
  • Page 25 Advanced: § Streaming Multicast Rejoin On Timeout : IGMP protocol functionality. Enable Hangup Confirmation: If the value is “1”, the application will ask confirmation before of disconeccting the line. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 26: Iv.1.3.1. Exporting / Importing The Configuration

    Streaming parameters objectives: -Provide a ‘test’ tool to check in real time the bandwidth, delay and jitter of the IP connection between two Prodys IP codecs. -To allow adjustment of the various reception parameters to optimize the unit to provide the best quality real-time audio streaming for a particular network connection.

  • Page 27: Iv.1.4.1. Rx: Reception Parameters

    This tool allows to check in real time the bandwidth, delay, jitter and packet loss in an IP link between two Prodys IP codecs, such us ProntoNet and ProntoNet IP Decoder. This information will be used to adjust the streaming parameters in order to achieve the best quality in the audio streaming connection.
  • Page 28 1.- First of all the user must enter the IP address of the remote IP device. This dialog stores the last used IP addresses. 2.- To run the test just press the test button: Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...
  • Page 29 "live" network then it is desirable to limit the test bandwidth to that which will actually be used. An accurate figure of total bandwidth used (audio data + overhead) can be obtained from the "Audio Configuaration" screen. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 30: Iv.1.4.3. Real Time Monitoring

    If the indication goes to red for an instant, usually doesn't affect the streaming, but of course, if you have a constant red indication you are having problems with the streaming. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 31: Iv.1.5 Phone Book

    It is only possible to configure a multicast Rx call or a unicast unidirectional Rx call. It is possible to Export / Import the Book in XML format. It is also possible to create an html report allowing to preview and print. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 32: Iv.1.6 Call Log

    An history report has been included to record the calls according to the following information: IP, audio modes, date and start/end time, length of each call, etc… A report of the calls in html can be created allowing preview and print. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 33: Iv.2 Controlling The Prontonet

    From the Control area it is possible to establish a communication, monitor the status of the decoder and monitor the status of the line. IV.2.1 Making Calls: By clicking on right side of the Connection area, the dial menu is shown: Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 34: Iv.2.2 Disconnecting The Line

    The encoder can be configured from this dialog as well. IV.2.2 Disconnecting the Line: By clicking in the right side of the Connection area. IV.2.3 Line Status: The Line status is shown on left side of the Connection area. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 35: Iv.2.4 Decoder Status

    The Display shows “DOWN”. “Connected”: The line is connected. An arr ow will indicate that It is an § incoming data call (outgoing calls cannot be made from ProntoNet IP Decoder). The duration of the call also is indicated.

  • Page 36: Iv.3 Alarms

    § Fan Failure: The fun is activated if the internal temperature is over 35º. The § Fan Failure alarm will be activated if the fun doesn’t work when the temperature is over this threshold. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 37: Iv.3.2 Monitoring Alarms

    By clicking over it, the information will be showed: IV.3.3 Alarms History The alarms are saved on the non volatile memory of the ProntoNet IP Decoder. It means, that it is possible to know what happened on the past even if the unit was disconnected of the network.
  • Page 38 Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 39: How Does The Prontonet Ip Decoder Work

    Chapter IV How does the ProntoNet IP Decoder work? This chapter is a practical guide to help in understanding just how the ProntoNet IP Decoder unit works. IV.4 About how the Decoder works and automatic searching The Decoder system doesn’t need to be configured as it is totally automatic. The...

  • Page 40: Iv.5 The Prontonet Ip Decoder Operation Modes

    The term UNICAST is used in the networking world to refer to the connection to a single destination. Applied to the ProntoNet IP Decoder, this i s when a point- to-point connection is created between two units. This connection will be always uni-directional, due to the lack of an encoder in the ProntoNet IP Decoder.

  • Page 41: Iv.5.1.2. Establishing A Multicast Rx Communication From The Prontonet Ip

    (automatic audio synchronisation in all modes) b. Prodys Real Time Protocol (P-RTP): This is a protocol based on UDP used for the transmission of audio. To guarantee a constant delay time the units must synchronise clocks.

  • Page 42: Iv.6 About The Ancillary Data

    RS232 Port: Any data terminal, a PC for example, can be connected to this § port in order to receive auxiliary data rec eived from the ProntoNet IP Decoder. The format of the ancillary data is compatible with other codecs.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    MPEG 1,2 Layer III (ISO/IEC 11172-3 /13818-3). § MPEG 2 AAC LC (ISO/IEC 13818-7). § MPEG 4 AAC LC (ISO /IEC 14496-3). § MPEG 4 AAC LD (ISO/IEC 14496-3). § aptX § PCM. § Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 44: Bandwidth (Khz)

    11,3 12,6 12,6 15,7 15,1 15,1 15,1 11,3 11,3 11,3 12,6 15,7 15,7 15,1 15,1 15,1 11,3 11,3 11,3 12,6 15,7 15,7 15,1 15,1 15,1 11,3 11,3 11,3 12,6 15,7 15,7 15,1 15,1 15,1 Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 45: Communications Ports

    § Inputs: Closure to ground. § Outputs: Open collector. 40 mA Max o 40 VDC max. § RS232 Port RS232 bi-directional asynchronous § Supports data rates to 38.4 Kbps. § Connector Type: DB9F § Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 46: V.3 Power Supply

    1 U Rack Mount. § Height: 43.4 mm. § Width: 19” RACK (482.5 mm). § Depth: 202.25 mm. § Weight: 3 Kg. § V.5 Environment Temperature:0– 50ºC. § Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing. § Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 47: Disconnection Codes

    IP Diagnostic Codes § Cause Code Meaning Start Status. No answer from the remote unit. Call rejected. The remote unit can be already busy. Normal Disconnect from the remote unit. Normal Disconnect from the local unit. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...

  • Page 48: Updating The Firmware

    2. Select the file and click on next: § Once the firmware file is selected, this application will detect all the Prodys codecs reachable on the network, and will inform about the type of units and the versions. By clicking on the corresponding unit, the HeraFlashPlus application will proceed to upgrade It.
  • Page 49 § Once we have selected which units to upgrade, the following message will appear: • Press OK to start upgrading the selected units. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc...
  • Page 50 § If everything has gone correctly, at the end of the recording, you will be shown the following message:“Firmware Update done successfully”. Prontonet IP Decoder User Manual v211.doc interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk...

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