Configure Mono Or Stereo + Ifb Dialing Programs - Tieline ViA User Manual

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31.10 Configure Mono or Stereo + IFB Dialing Programs

This program is designed to allow ViA to dial a Merlin or Merlin PLUS codec at the studio and
transmit:
1. A bidirectional mono or stereo audio stream connection.
2. A separate bidirectional mono IFB audio stream for communications.
This program can also incorporate SmartStream PLUS dual redundant IP streaming. The following
diagram indicates the default input, output and port assignments for 2 Mono or Stereo Peer-to-
Peer + IFB Programs using SmartStream PLUS to dial a Merlin PLUS codec at the studio.
2 x Mono/Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB Remotes dialing Merlin PLUS at the studio
The following setup instructions describe how to configure a stereo audio stream and IFB audio
stream, with a backup connection.
Configuring a Mono or Stereo Audio Stream: Dialing
Important Notes: Before you commence program configuration please note:
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When an announcer presses an input's TB CUE button, audio is routed to the IFB
audio stream encoder and outgoing audio is simultaneously monitored in the right
side of the selected input's headphone output. Return IFB audio is also audible in
the right side of the headphones. For more info see
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The auxiliary input is used by default for the IFB communications channel in Merlin
codecs. In Merlin PLUS codecs the auxiliary input and XLR input 3 are mixed
together by default for 1 x Mono/Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB programs.
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You cannot edit a program when it is currently loaded in the codec.
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You can lock a loaded custom program
program cannot be unloaded by a codec dialing in with a different type of program.
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Some drop-down menus and settings may be greyed out intentionally depending on
features available and the transport selected (e.g. IP or ISDN).
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It is possible to save a program at several points throughout the program wizard and
use default settings to save configuration time.
Cue and Talkback
in a codec to ensure the currently loaded
Operation.
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