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Tieline VIA User Manual

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Tieline VIA

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  • Page 1 Users Guide To Operating the Tieline VIA...
  • Page 2  The following instructions are designed for presenters to guide you through the successful operation of the equipment for outside broadcasts using the via console combined with the modems, laptop, headphone mics., USB music sticks and the BOSE external speaker.
  • Page 3 Step 1. Before you power up the unit, plug in all cables mics, headphones etc., per the illustrations below Pic 3. Turn the modem on Pic 1. USB modem Pic 2. Left side of the Via (Pic 3.) Press & hold the ON (Pic 1.) (Pic 2.)
  • Page 4 Plug the headphone / mic units into the front of the Via. No other connections are required for the front of the via. If there is a shared OB and guests are to be interviewed, 2 other headphone / mics...
  • Page 5 Step 3. Connect the Via to the laptop & the BOSE speaker Plug the audio cable (green) 3.5mm stereo Next, connect the XLR cable (3 prongs) from plug into the Stereo Line In 3.5mm plug on the Output 1 plug on the right hand side of the Via right hand side, also plugging the the VIA into to the external speaker (BOSE).
  • Page 6 240 volt power (optional if using battery only) The power plug for Via 240 volt connection Using the cables supplied, plug the Via, Laptop and External speaker to the 240 volt power box and connect to the power outlet. Then you can switch the power on.
  • Page 7 Turn on the laptop and the Select the AUX IN button on volt outlet (if required), then external speaker, the Via. You should then see (remember press the ON button on the to make sure the volume levels LED activity in the VU meters are set to zero on the speaker).
  • Page 8 Step 5 (cont). You Are Ready To Go! Now with the External speaker (BOSE) turned on, slowly increase the volume knobs on the speaker until you have reached a comfortable level. warning, if too high you will get feedback from the mics when speaking.
  • Page 9 Save" mode on the screen (it will look like it's not working). Press the home button on the top of the Via and the screen will light up. By this time the Via would have found the modem and be ready to connect to the Merlin in the studio.
  • Page 10 Of course, if you have done which asked you to run some music continually through the laptop to the Via, the studio should be able to see the LED’s on the Merlin responding. You can now reset your playlist in the laptop and stop the music. Now you’re ready to take over when introduced from the Studio and enjoy your live On-Air interaction with the public.
  • Page 11 Step 7. Using the laptop as your portable studio The differences between being in the studio and doing an OB are very few. Once you have set everything up & established a connection with the Studio you just run your radio program as normal.
  • Page 12 The other Telstra modem in the laptop bag has been set up to enable this. You will need to turn it on via the ON button at the top of the unit then, when powered up, the Laptop will automatically select it as the source for internet connection.
  • Page 13: Step 9. Shutting Down

    Shut Down) The modems, press the On/Off buttons and choose Shut Down in the case of the Telstra Modem. With the Via, press the Start button until you see the menu from which you choose Shutdown, and confirm with the next message to do so.
  • Page 14 OH&S Recommendations  Using power can be dangerous if simple instructions are not followed.  In your checklist there should be a roll of gaffer tape. This should be used to stick down any cables that can be tripped over. ...
  • Page 15  1 x External speaker Power Cable, stand, and 2 XLR Cables to connect  1 x Your USB stick with your from to the Via for sound output and music input.  1 x Via Case which includes the ...