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Codec Quick Start for
Genie STL, Genie Distribution,
Merlin and Merlin PLUS
Software Version: 2.18.xx
Manual Version: 2.0
September, 2018

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  • Page 1 Codec Quick Start for Genie STL, Genie Distribution, Merlin and Merlin PLUS Software Version: 2.18.xx Manual Version: 2.0 September, 2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Monitoring ISDN Connections ........................... 19 5 Steps to Connect over POTS ........................... 19 6 Monitoring POTS Connections ........................... 22 7 Load and Dial Custom Programs ........................... 23 8 Disconnecting a Connection ........................... 23 © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 3: 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 4 This Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as the result of service or modification performed by anyone other than Tieline. With the exception of the warranties set forth above, Tieline makes no other warranties, expressed or implied or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, which are hereby expressly disclaimed.
  • Page 5: Part Ii Install The Codec And Configure Network Settings

    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 6 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 7 7. Navigate to IPv4 Static and enter the IP address, then press the button. 8. Navigate to IPv4 Subnet and enter the Subnet Mask, then press the button. 9. Navigate to IPv4 Gateway and enter the Gateway details, then press the button. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 8 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 9 Install the Codec and Configure Network Settings 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 10: Part Iii Getting Connected Quickly

    IP connections. This site will also identify your public IP address. · Visit www.portforward.com and download the port checking application to verify your router's ports are open. · To download the latest firmware visit www.tieline.com/Support/Latest-Firmware. · To download latest main user...
  • Page 11: Steps To Connect Over Ip

    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 12 This is ideal for separating groups of inputs and outputs between different studios or stations. See Line Hunt Call Answering for more information. 10. Navigate to G3 Profile to configure profile settings when dialing a Tieline G3 Codec. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 13 Status and press to view connection statistics for IP packets being sent over the connection. To negotiate higher bit rates press then 3 on the numeric KEYPAD; for lower bit rates press then 9. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 14: Monitoring Ip Connections

    Cxn Stats (connection statistics) screen. This displays the performance of the codec in sending IP audio packets across the network. Analysis is historic and assessed over 60 seconds and 10 minutes of connection time. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 15: Steps To Connect Over Isdn

    Steps to Connect over ISDN The following procedure explains how to create a custom peer-to-peer program and dial another Tieline codec over ISDN using the front panel keypad and navigation buttons. Important Notes: · See Testing ISDN Connections for valuable information about setting up and maintaining reliable ISDN connections.
  • Page 16 Genie and Merlin Quick Start Manual v.2.0 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 17 13. At this point we recommend you save a program to simplify dialing and to store this configuration for future use. Use the up navigation button to select Save as Program and press the button. 14. Use the numeric KEYPAD to name the program, then press to save the program. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 18 Important Note: To load a saved program and dial press the HOME button, navigate to Programs, select the program you want to dial and press the CONNECT button to load the program and dial. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 19: Monitoring Isdn Connections

    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 POTS Connection Tips and Precautions for valuable information about setting up and maintaining reliable POTS connections.
  • Page 20 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 21 Programs, select the program you want to dial and press the CONNECT button to load the program and dial. Monitoring POTS Connections for more details on monitoring the different POTS connection states. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 22: Monitoring Pots Connections

    If the line quality starts drop quite low after being connected for a long period, we recommend you retrain the connection to improve the line quality and avoid loss of audio. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...
  • Page 23: Load And Dial Custom Programs

    1. Press the red DISCONNECT button on the numeric KEYPAD at any time to hangup a connection. 2. Use the right navigation button to select Yes and press the DISCONNECT button or the button to confirm the disconnection. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2018...

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