Page 1 Genie Distribution with WheatNet-IP IP / ISDN / POTS Codec User Manual Software Version: 2.20.xx Manual Version: v3.0 March, 2020...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Distribution with WheatNet-IP Part V Genie Distribution with WheatNet Rear Panel Part VI Configuring Genie Distribution for WheatNet-IP 1 Configuring Genie Distribution Sources and Destinations ........................... 22 Part VII Genie Front Panel Controls Part VIII Menu Navigation in Genie Distribution with WheatNet...
Page 3 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Part XVII Multi-Unicast and Multicast Programs Part XVIII Getting Connected Quickly 1 Steps to Connect over IP ........................... 69 2 Monitoring IP Connections ........................... 73 3 Steps to Connect over ISDN ........................... 75 4 Monitoring ISDN Connections ...........................
Page 4 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 10 Configuring Codec Input/Output Settings ........................... 169 11 Configure Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer Programs ........................... 173 12 Configure 2 Mono Peer-to-Peer Dialing Connections in Genie ........................... 186 13 Configure 2 Mono Peer-to-Peer Answering Connections ........................... 198 14 Configure 2 or 3 Stereo Peer-to-Peer Programs ...........................
Page 5 ........................... 407 9 Genie Compliances and Certifications ........................... 409 10 FCC Compliance Statements ........................... 409 11 Declaration of Conformity ........................... 411 12 Trademarks and Credit Notices ........................... 412 Part XXIII Genie Distribution with WheatNet Specifications © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 6 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Part XXIV Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring Index © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 7: 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 8 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 9: Part Ii How To Use The Documentation
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 How to Use the Documentation Manual Conventions Warnings: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by dangerous voltages or incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Page 10: Part Iii Manual Glossary Of Terms
Method of switching to an alternative backup audio stream if the primary connection is lost. Fuse-IP Tieline bonding of IP interfaces to aggregate data Graphical User Interface Interrupted Foldback/Interruptible Foldback: an intercom circuit consisting of a mix-minus program feed sent to talent, which can be interrupted and replaced...
Page 11 TCP protocol ensures reliable in-order delivery of data packets between a sender and a receiver TieLink Traversal Server used to add Tieline codecs to a TieServer Domain and centralize codec contact list management, by providing self-discovery of codecs within call-groups, and NAT traversal to simplify connections.
Page 12 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 WheatNet-IP Network system using Internet Protocol to enable audio to be intelligently distributed to devices across scalable networks © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 13: Part Iv Getting To Know Genie Distribution With Wheatnet-Ip
'programs'. Applications Genie Distribution delivers superior quality audio over IP (AoIP) on all types of IP networks. It is specifically designed for continuous operation over mission critical audio paths throughout broadcast IP networks and is ideal for: ·...
Page 14 · Uncompressed PCM audio plus the low-delay, cascade resilient aptX® Enhanced algorithm. · Other popular algorithms including LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, AAC- ELDv2, Opus, MPEG-1 Layer II and III, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711. · Asymmetric encoding.
Page 15: Part V Genie Distribution With Wheatnet Rear Panel
Ethernet port LED is not illuminated. WheatNet Audio LAN Port Transport WheatNet-IP audio using a purpose built rear panel and the Tieline WheatNet-IP audio card. This optional rear panel provides a LAN interface for connecting directly to a WheatNet-IP network and transport IP audio to external sites over IP networks like the internet.
Page 16 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Dual Redundant AC Power Inputs The codec is powered by dual 100-240 volt redundant AC power supplies, which use standard IEC connectors. Dual Module Slots Two additional module slots for inserting optional POTS or ISDN modules.
Page 17: Part Vi Configuring Genie Distribution For Wheatnet-Ip
Tieline. Configure the WheatNet-IP Card's IP Address This process will configure the WheatNet-IP card inside the Genie Distribution codec with a different IP address from the default of 192.168.87.240. Note: resetting factory defaults on the codec will not reset any WheatNet-IP card settings configured by the Razor Setup Tool.
Page 18 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Enter the MAC Address of the WheatNet-IP card in the codec. This is displayed on a label on the rear of the codec near the WNET Audio connector. Then name the codec, add the IP address details for your WheatNet-IP network and click START.
Page 19 IP address. Please power cycle the codec if it continues to display zero after several minutes. · Resetting Tieline factory defaults in the codec does not reset the WheatNet-IP card in the codec to its default IP address (192.168.87.240).
Page 20 Tieline Genie. Enter the IP Address and click Ok. 3. The Genie Distribution codec will now appear in the device list within the Razor Setup Tool. 4. Default WheatNet-IP source and destination names are Src 1-6 and Dst 1-6. If multiple codecs are being configured it is a good idea to change the names to avoid multiple WheatNet-IP channels sharing the same name and causing confusion.
Page 21 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 The codec will now appear in the System pane within the GUI and you are ready to configure WheatNet-IP audio routing for your codec. Important Note: To ensure the codec is added into Navigator correctly, when you add the codec using the System 3rd Party Devices tab: 1.
Page 22: Configuring Genie Distribution Sources And Destinations
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring Genie Distribution Sources and Destinations Integration of the Genie Distribution codec with the WheatNet-IP environment is depicted in the following image. For more information about routing destinations and sources through a WheatNet-enabled codec download Wheatstone user documentation via www.wheatstone.com.
Page 23: Part Vii Genie Front Panel Controls
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Genie Front Panel Controls The hardware front panel interface features menu navigation buttons, an LCD display with PPM metering and a dialing keypad. Navigation Buttons The codec has four arrow shaped navigation buttons for navigating codec menus and adjusting levels, and an OK button for selecting menu items.
Page 24 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Front Panel LED Descriptions LED Description Alarm The ALARM LED flashes red when an alarm is active in the codec. It stops flashing and illuminates solid red after an alarm has been acknowledged. User (SIP) The USER LED flashes orange when registering to an active SIP server account.
Page 25: Part Viii Menu Navigation In Genie Distribution With Wheatnet
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Menu Navigation in Genie Distribution with WheatNet All main codec menus can be launched from the Home screen which includes: Features Codec Home Screen Elements 1 Screen Name The name of the current screen 2 Connect...
Page 26 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Codec Menu Overview Following is an overview of the codec menus from the Home screen. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 28 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 IP Setup Menu Navigation After selecting IP and a connection mode use Setup to adjust connection settings. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 29 · Depending on the session type selected in the codec, not all options are displayed. E.g. Session Type and Data are not displayed when configuring Sessionless IP connections. · Default settings may also change depending on the session type selected, e.g. Tieline Session versus SIP or Sessionless. ISDN Menu Navigation Select Connect >...
Page 30 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 POTS Menu Navigation Select Connect > POTS to configure POTS dialing settings using the codec front panel. Note: default settings are surrounded by square brackets. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 31 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Settings Menu Press the SETTINGS button on the codec front panel to access a wide range of configuration settings. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 32: Part Ix Genie Distribution Wheatnet Input Levels And Ppms
Tieline G5 reference scale setting. The default Tieline G5 audio reference scale displayed on the PPMs when you connect to a Tieline G5 codec is -38dBFS to 0dBFS (e.g. Merlin, Genie, Bridge-IT and ViA codec families). Using this reference scale audio peaks can safely reach 0dBFS without clipping, providing 18dB of headroom from the nominal 0vu point.
Page 33 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Tieline G3 Codec Audio Reference Scales Genie, Merlin, Bridge-IT and ViA codecs have more audio headroom than Tieline G3 audio codecs, therefore the audio metering reference scale needs to be adjusted when these codecs connect to a Commander or i-Mix G3 codec.
Page 34 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Stereo connection with PPMs 1-4 displaying input and return audio Important Note: When sending an audio stream to multiple endpoints using a multi- unicast program, the codec PPMs will display the same audio monitoring as for a standard mono or stereo connection.
Page 35 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Metering 6 Bidirectional Peer-to-Peer Mono Audio Streams By default the PPMs display decoder audio levels when up to 6 mono audio streams are configured within a program. Decoders 1-6 are mapped to PPMs 1-6. Note: All encoders and decoders can be monitored simultaneously using the PPMs panel in the Toolbox Web-GUI.
Page 36 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Metering for 2 Stereo and 2 x Mono Audio Streams The codec is capable of creating two stereo audio stream connections simultaneously and two mono audio streams. In this situation, the codec will display decoded connection 1 stereo audio on PPM 1 and PPM 2.
Page 37 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4 HP Monitor Maps PPM meters to inputs/outputs currently selected via the headphone monitoring function. The default headphone monitoring setting is accessed via HEADPHONE > Monitor Source > [Select audio Source]. Selecting Analog or WheatNet Inputs and Adjusting Input Levels 1.
Page 38 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Press the RETURN button to exit the screen. Input Audio Features Description 1 Channel On Symbol Symbol indicates a channel is turned on 2 Channel Off Symbol Symbol indicates a channel is turned off 3 Input 1 Level Control Input 1 gain indication;...
Page 39 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Navigate to Audio and press 3. Use the down navigation button to highlight Input Level and press the button. 4. Navigate to the channels you want to gang and press the button.
Page 40: Part X Genie Distribution Headphone/Aux Output
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Genie Distribution Headphone/Aux Output The codec has a 6.35mm (1/4") RTS stereo HEADPHONE output for monitoring inputs and return audio. If you are using analog inputs or digital inputs you will see audio metering on the PPMs and can monitor it with the headphones.
Page 41 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Navigate to the source you want to monitor and press . Options include: 1. Mix: monitors the default program headphone mix, or a customized mix configured using the Matrix Editor. See Matrix Editing for more info.
Page 42 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 1. Press the HEADPHONE button to display the aux output adjustment screen. 2. Use the left or right navigation buttons to adjust the Send/Return audio balance. 3. Press RETURN when you have finished to exit the menu.
Page 43: Part Xi Inserting Hardware Modules
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Inserting Hardware Modules Two slots are available for inserting optional ISDN or POTS connection modules into the codec. The module slots are numbered as follows. Inserting or Removing a Module Ensure the codec is not powered up when inserting or removing modules. Where possible use anti-static precautions to help minimize the chance of static charges damaging the highly sensitive circuitry.
Page 44: Part Xii About Isdn Modules
The NT-1 is a relatively simple device that converts a 2-wire U interface into the 4-wire S/T interface. If you have an NT-1 device connected to the U interface line then you will require a Tieline Euro ISDN G5 module (S/T interface - model: TLISDNEUROG5). If you don’t have an NT-1 device installed then the Tieline US ISDN G5 module (U interface - model: TLISDNUSG5) will be required.
Page 45: Isdn Module Settings
· Expected dialing behaviors, e.g. if B channels should bond or not, and whether audio streams need to use Route tags. · The type of call being made, e.g. Tieline (with Tieline Session Data) versus non-Tieline (sessionless calls). Adjust answering configuration via Settings > Answering > ISDN Answer Configs > [Select...
Page 46 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: ISDN Sync should be displayed when an ISDN line is connected to the codec. This appears regardless of whether you have configured the ‘ISDN Line Type’ correctly. and press 3. Navigate to Accept button.
Page 47 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 8. Navigate up to Apply Settings and press the button to apply all module settings. Important Notes: Directory Numbers and Multiple Subscriber Numbers Directory Numbers (DN) in North America and Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN) in the rest of the world are simply phone numbers associated with an ISDN B channel, like lines listed in a typical phone directory.
Page 48: Isdn Answering Configuration
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 ISDN Answering Configuration 12.2 Important Note: For more detailed information about ISDN Answer Config parameters, including bonding and 'route' configuration etc., please see Configuring ISDN Answering the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI manual. ISDN Answering Configs are used to determine how codec ISDN modules will behave when answering ISDN calls.
Page 49 Tieline session data from the caller and configure its own algorithm settings according to that. If it fails to receive Tieline session data within 5 seconds (i.e. a non-Tieline codec is calling, or a Tieline codec with session data disabled), it will use the settings in the ISDN Answering Config instead.
Page 51: Part Xiii About Pots Modules
POTS connections. Connecting to G3 Codecs using POTS The codec will successfully connect to Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs over POTS. These Tieline G3 codecs may use: · POTS modules (older superseded version) ·...
Page 52: Pots Module Settings
All POTS G5 modules are capable of making analog voice calls. It may be necessary to make an analog call to dial a telephone hybrid, or to use for communications, or because there is no Tieline codec at the other end of the link. Remember analog voice calls are only 3 kHz audio quality. To select analog phone answering mode in a POTS G5 module navigate to Settings >...
Page 53 Calls are answered based on the settings in Config 1 & 2 via Settings > Answering > POTS Answer Configs. Adjustments to these Config settings are not normally necessary when connecting between Tieline codecs. Default settings may need to be adjusted when connecting to non-Tieline codecs over POTS (see POTS Answering Configuration for more info).
Page 54 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 may be present. The codec will then 'renegotiate' the link downwards to the highest possible bit rate where line quality is greater than 70%. Negotiation is the process of bit rate adjustment. Reducing this value can improve connection reliability on poor quality lines. If two codecs are not configured the same, they will always attempt to connect at the lowest of the two Max Bit rate settings.
Page 55: Pots Answering Configuration
Connection setting preferences are normally exchanged via session data sent between two Tieline codecs when a connection is established. If you answer a call from a non-Tieline codec you will need to create an answering "Config" to determine the settings used when connecting, and designate which module will answer the call (if more than one POTS module is installed).
Page 56 Important Note: On the Comrex codec select its "Music" algorithm. Please note that 9.6kbps connections are not supported by the Comrex codecs. 7. If required you can specify the audio stream Route when answering a call from a non-Tieline codec, then press the button.
Page 57 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 1. Navigate to Settings > Answering > POTS Answer Configs > Reset POTS Answer Configs and then press the button. 2. Select Yes and press the button. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 58: Part Xiv About Sip
SIP peer-to-peer connection involves two codecs connecting to each other directly using an IP address, as you would for a standard Tieline IP call. The difference is that a Tieline IP call uses proprietary Tieline session data to negotiate call parameters (e.g. algorithm and bit rate) when a call is established, whereas a peer-to-peer SIP connection uses Session Description Protocol (SDP) for this purpose.
Page 59 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Some SIP servers route RTP audio through the SIP server as well and Tieline recommends avoiding this type of server whenever possible. Otherwise you will be reliant on the SIP server for streaming broadcast audio packets and most servers are not designed for mission critical packet streaming.
Page 60: Configuring Sip Interfaces
· Failover and SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming are not available with SIP connections. · When connecting to a Tieline G3 codec using SIP you need to manually select the G3 audio reference level in the codec. To do this select SETTINGS >...
Page 61 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Select Disable to disable the interface before editing settings. 5. Select Edit and then press to individually select and configure SIP interface settings. 6. Navigate to each field in turn and press the button to edit SIP interface settings as required.
Page 62: Configuring Sip Accounts
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 11. The SIP interface Wizard can also be used to enter SIP account information. Select Wizard to navigate through each screen in turn automatically. 12. After completing configuration, navigate to Enable in the Modify SIP Interface menu and press button to enable the interface so that it can be used to make a SIP call.
Page 63 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Navigate to Accounts and press the button. 3. Select an account which is Not Configured and press 4. Select Edit and then press to individually select and enter SIP server account details. 5. Navigate to each field in turn and press the button to enter SIP account credentials.
Page 64 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 9. To confirm the account has been registered successfully, verify the USER LED on the front panel of the codec is illuminated solid orange. Alternatively, verify the account has a "tick" next to it in the SIP Accounts menu.
Page 65: Part Xv Language Selection
Tieline Genie and Merlin codecs use programs to connect to another codec. A Program configures a Tieline codec to send or receive one or more Audio Streams based upon the particular application the codec is being used for at any given time. The attributes of the audio stream and associated connections are embodied within a program when it is created, including the configuration, dialing and answering parameters.
Page 66 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 answer and dial if required. A backup dialing connection is configured in case the primary connection fails. Creating Programs Only the simplest peer-to-peer (point-to-point) programs can be created using the codec front panel. The HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI contains a Program Manager panel with a wizard for configuring program settings and backup connections.
Page 67: Part Xvii Multi-Unicast And Multicast Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Multi-Unicast and Multicast Programs Multi-Unicast Programs A multi-unicast program (also known as multiple unicast) can transmit a single audio stream with common connection settings to a number of different destinations. All connections that are part of a multi-unicast connection will automatically attempt to reconnect if they are terminated remotely.
Page 68: Part Xviii Getting Connected Quickly
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Getting Connected Quickly Before attempting a new audio stream connection please connect and adjust the following: 1. Attach power to the codec. 2. For IP connections, attach RJ45 Ethernet cables to at least one of the ETH ports on the codec's rear panel.
Page 69: 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 70 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Use the navigation buttons to select an algorithm profile or manually enter algorithm settings, then press 6. If you decide to manually program the algorithm, use the navigation buttons to select your preferred algorithm sample rate (if displayed) and bit rate, pressing after each option is selected.
Page 71 Line Hunt Call Answering more information. 10. Navigate to G3 Profile to configure profile settings when dialing a Tieline G3 Codec. Important Note: The G3 profile setting supports maintaining specific G3 codec settings when answering a call from a G5 codec.
Page 72 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 13. Press the CONNECT button to make a connection. The Wait Connecting screen appears during the connection process. 14. Alternatively, 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.
Page 73: Monitoring Ip Connections
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Monitoring IP Connections 18.2 Connection Details The number of active audio streams and connections is displayed on the Home screen via Cxns. In the following image two connections (left bracketed number) and two audio streams (right bracketed number) are currently in use.
Page 74 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Feature Description 1 Lost Packets Packets sent that failed to arrive 2 Empty (Jitter Indicates how often the jitter buffer ‘reservoir’ empties causing loss of Buffer) audio 3 Late Packets The number of packets that arrive late, i.e. after audio play out...
Page 75: Steps To Connect Over Isdn
Home screen, select Connect > ISDN and press button. 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. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 76 Important Note: By default, when Tieline codecs dial they send call configuration settings to the remote codec using Tieline Session Data. This configures the codec receiving the call with matching algorithm, sample rate and bit rate settings. This does not occur when dialing to non-Tieline devices, therefore Sessionless must be selected to provide compatibility.
Page 77: Monitoring Isdn Connections
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 11. If you are dialing over multiple B channels to create a bonded connection select the next destination, e.g. Destination 2, and use the numeric KEYPAD to enter the next ISDN number you want to dial. Do this for all B channel destinations.
Page 78: Steps To Connect Over Pots
18.5 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 79 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 80: Monitoring Pots Connections
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 11. Select Module Configuration to adjust other settings specific to how you want POTS modules to dial and answer, e.g. Maximum connection bit rate and dial tone settings etc. 12. When configuration is complete press the RETURN button to navigate back to the Connect POTS screen.
Page 81: Load And Dial Custom Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Cxns Displays Pending · Connecting is displayed in the Modules menu via Settings > Modules. Modules Displays Connecting 2. While connecting you can also monitor dial tones and modem handshaking etc., via the left channel of the headphone output. For more details see the Monitor Modem Tones section in POTS Module Settings.
Page 82: Disconnecting A Connection
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Disconnecting a Connection 18.8 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.
Page 83: Speed Dialing Connections
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Speed Dialing Connections 18.11 Assigning Speed Dial Numbers There are two methods of assigning speed dial numbers to saved programs: Assigning Speed Dials via the Programs Menu 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
Page 84: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Stream Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Speed Dialing There are two ways to speed dial. Option 1: Press and hold a speed dial number on the KEYPAD for two seconds and then the codec will automatically dial when you release your finger from the keypad. Note: this is only available for buttons 0-9.
Page 85 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Disconnect a Single Audio Stream 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Cxns and press the button. 3. Use the up and down navigation buttons to select the connection you want to disconnect.
Page 86: Dialing Sip Connections
4. It is not possible to renegotiate the connection bit rate over a SIP connection. 5. When connecting to a Tieline G3 codec using SIP you need to manually select the G3 audio reference level. To do this select SETTINGS >...
Page 87: Creating A Multicast Server Program
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Dialing Using a SIP Account To dial using a SIP account you first need to add a SIP account and register it to the codec. See Configuring SIP Accounts for more info. 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen, select Connect >...
Page 88 · There is no jitter buffer setting in a multicast server program because it is an encode only program and never receives audio packets. · Genie Distribution codecs are capable of creating up to 3 simultaneous multicast connections, however only one can be configured using the front panel of the codec.
Page 89 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Use the navigation buttons to select an algorithm profile, or manually select algorithm settings, then press 6. Navigate to and select TTL and enter the IP Time-To-Live value, then press . The TTL value you need to use is dependent upon your network infrastructure.
Page 90: Creating A Multicast Client Program
· To learn more about programs see the section titled About Program Dialing. · Relay functionality is available for multicast connections between Tieline codecs. · See Toolbox web-GUI documentation for more detailed information about configuring multicast client programs. 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen, select Connect >...
Page 91 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Select Multicast Client to configure a client codec program. 3. Use the RETURN button to delete any numbers already entered, then use the numeric KEYPAD to enter the multicast IP address you want to dial, using the buttons to enter the periods in the IP address.
Page 92: Deleting Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 8. If required, enable Auto Reconnect and use Via to specify which IP streaming interface is used to dial this connection, e.g. Primary (port ETH1) or Secondary (port ETH2). Note: By default Any will select ETH1 if it is available and ETH2 if it is unavailable.
Page 93: Selecting Algorithm Profiles
2. Use the navigation buttons to select Connect and press the button. 3. Select IP and press the button. 4. Select Tieline session mode and press the button. Note: algorithm profiles are only available for Tieline session connections. 5. Use the down navigation button to select Setup and press the button.
Page 94 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Deleting a Profile from the Favorite Menu 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Connect and press the button. 3. Select IP and press the button.
Page 95: Genie Distribution Algorithm Profiles
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Genie Distribution Algorithm Profiles 18.18 The following algorithm profiles are programmed into Genie Distribution codecs. Profiles Algorithm Mono/Stereo Sample Rate (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) Mono Stereo Stereo HE-AAC Mono HE-AAC Stereo HE-AAC Stereo AAC-LD Mono...
Page 96: Genie Distribution Backup Options
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Genie Distribution Backup Options 18.19 Tieline codecs feature highly advanced backup and redundancy options to maintain reliable audio codec streaming. These include the options outlined in the following table: Tieline Audio Codec Backup Features Backup...
Page 97 IP networks like the internet. These combined measures ensure Tieline is capable of offering a rock solid IP audio solution for distributing IP audio economically and efficiently across broadcast networks. See the procedures for...
Page 98 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 USB File Backup Audio The codec features a USB 2.0 Host port for connection to USB sticks and selected external devices. Backup connections and other output audio source options are configured using the web- GUI and this is outlined in Configuring Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer Programs.
Page 99: Lock Or Unlock A Program In The Codec
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 playback open the Master panel in the web-GUI, click to select the file playback connection, then click Disconnect. Playing Audio Files Manually A device connected to the USB HOST PORT is treated as a connection and files can be played back using the codec front panel controls.
Page 100: Locking The Front Panel
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 still connect and specify different connection parameters such as algorithm preferences and bit rates via session data. 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Navigate to System and press 4.
Page 101 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Navigate down to the panel Lock Timeout field and press to enter the desired time-out period in seconds. Note: The time-out period is the time in seconds before the codec front panel is relocked after being used.
Page 102: Part Xix Connecting To The Toolbox Web-Gui
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Connecting to the ToolBox Web-GUI There are two graphical user interface (GUI) options for configuring and connecting Tieline G5 codecs: 1. HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI: fully configure codec settings, create dialing programs and dial, hangup and monitor connections.
Page 103 1. Click to launch the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI. 2. When you launch Toolbox for the first time an authentication dialog prompts you to enter the user name "admin" and password "password" to login, then click the OK button. Tieline highly recommends you change the password (see Changing the Default Password).
Page 104 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 LAN Troubleshooting PC LAN Settings Check the LAN settings on your PC if it is connected to a LAN and is having trouble opening the Toolbox Web-GUI in a web-browser. 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections.
Page 105: Security And Changing The Default Password
Tieline default ports can also ensure the codec is more difficult to discover by external parties. 3. Ports 80 and 8080 are commonly used to access the Tieline codec web server. You can add an additional layer of security by translating these ports on the WAN side of your network into non-standard port numbers.
Page 106 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI Login Dialog on a Merlin Codec Creating a New Password The authentication login password can be changed at any time using the codec keypad and LCD SCREEN. Note that passwords are case sensitive: 1.
Page 107: Part Xx Using The Html5 Toolbox Web-Gui
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Using the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI The following sections provide an overview of the different configuration panels available within the codec's HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI. Navigate with the mouse pointer to the Menu bar at the top of the Web-GUI screen and click to select and open each panel in turn.
Page 108 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Position the mouse pointer over a panel's Title bar and click and drag to move a panel and reposition it in a preferred screen position. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 109 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Connect Panels: Load & Connect Programs & Manage Audio Streams Connections Panel Feature Description 1 Program Connect Click to connect/disconnect all audio streams in a program. Disconnect button 2 Audio Stream Edit and Click the Edit button to edit audio stream settings.
Page 110 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Contact List Feature Description Codec Name The name given to a codec to identify it when a program is created Stream Name The name given to a stream to identify it when a program is created...
Page 111 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Feature Description Program list The list of saved programs in the codec Create New Program Click to create a new program using the program wizard. button Delete Selected Click to delete all selected programs Programs button...
Page 112 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Statistics Panel Feature Description Expand/Collapse Click to show/hide audio stream statistics, including packet arrival data info. New Chart button Click the New Chart button to select a Data Series and create a customized Statistics panel.
Page 113 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Scheduler Events Panel Feature Description Grouping Drag and drop a column header to group scheduled events by that column, e.g. Codec Time. List scheduled View scheduled events in a list view events Close button Click to close the panel.
Page 114 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Audio Menu Panels Inputs Panel Important Note: Tieline codecs have different input configurations, therefore the image shown may not reflect the number of inputs displayed in your codec Web-GUI. Feature Description Settings button Click to adjust input Name, Type, Polarity Inverted and IGC settings.
Page 115 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Matrix Editor Panel Feature Description Matrix Editor crosspoint Click to select and deselect audio crosspoints to customize matrix routing. Change Mix Click to select the default or Custom matrix mix to view and edit. Options include Load, Delete and Rename a mix...
Page 116 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 PPMs Panel Note: Click and drag the bottom right-hand corner to expand the panel in Input / Output mode. Feature Description PPM Mode Select a preferred PPM meter mode. Options include Program Default, Input, Decoder, HP Monitor and Input / Output...
Page 117 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Media Menu File Manager Feature Description Folder and File View View all folders and files on an external drive / removable media New Folder Select the drive or a folder and then click to create a new...
Page 118 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Control Menu Control Port I/O Feature Description 1 Control Port Input state Displays the state of a control port input 2 Control Port Output Displays the state of a control port output 3 State Click a Control Port Output to change the On/Off state...
Page 119 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Use a local input to toggle a Click to configure a local relay input to synchronize with local output the state of a local relay output. Use the connected state of the Click to configure a relay to toggle based on connection codec to toggle a local output status.
Page 120 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Alarm Dissemination Panel Alerts for each alarm severity level are configured using the Alarm Dissemination panel. Feature Description 1 List of alarm severity levels Click to select an alarm severity level to configure it. 2 Front...
Page 121 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Current Alarms Feature Description 1 Current alarm description View a list of active alarms in the codec 2 Close button Click to close the panel 3 Acknowledge selected alarm Click to acknowledge a selected alarm.
Page 122 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Transport Panels There are several Transport panels which can be opened in the Web- GUI. Each panel provides specific transport-related configuration settings and options. Click to select and open each panel. As an example, the Network panel is displayed with network interface configuration options. A brief description of the other panels is also provided.
Page 123 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 12 Network Click to open the Network panel and configure network settings. 13 POTS Answer Click to open the panel and configure POTS Answering settings. 14 TieLink Click to view the TieLink panel to enable, disable and prioritize interfaces, configure ports and Fuse-IP interfaces, and configure STUN server settings.
Page 124 IP audio data packets for expedited or assured forwarding (Quality of Service or QoS) when traversing different networks. 6 Tieline Session Edit the Tieline session and alternative session port used by the codec. 7 WebGUI Includes settings such as Quick Connect Enabled, CCC Enabled (select this option to enable Cloud Codec Controller use with the codec), enable CSRF, enter a Browser Title, adjust the SSL Port.
Page 125 5 Event History Click to download user-viewable event logs 6 Download System Click to download diagnostic information that can be sent to Tieline Logs support About Panel Details of the codec Toolbox and firmware version, as well as the codec serial number. Note: the codec name displayed will vary by product type.
Page 127: Using The Html5 Toolbox Quick Connect Web-Gui
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Using the HTML5 Toolbox Quick Connect Web-GUI 20.1 The HTML5 Quick Connect Web-GUI is designed for simple peer-to-peer connections and non- technical users. It has a reduced feature-set and allows users to: 1. Load existing programs in a codec via the Program Loader panel and then dial via the Quick Connect panel.
Page 128 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. The Check-box symbol appears next to the program name to confirm it has been loaded and the Load button changes to an Unload button. To unload a program click the Unload button. Dial a Loaded Program 1.
Page 129 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Disconnect a Loaded Program 1. Click the Disconnect button in the Quick Connect panel. 2. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog to disconnect the connection. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 130 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Dial Peer-to-Peer over IP with Quick Connect Important Notes: · Click the Unload button in the Program Loader panel if a program is currently loaded. · The transcriptor algorithm is for closed captioning and not normal broadcast configurations.
Page 131 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Click the Connect button to dial. Dial Peer-to-Peer over ISDN with Quick Connect Important Notes: · Click the Unload button in the Program Loader panel if a program is currently loaded. · The transcriptor algorithm is for closed captioning and not normal broadcast configurations.
Page 132 Tieline G5 reference scale setting. The default Tieline G5 audio reference scale displayed on the PPMs is -38dBFS to 0dBFS (e.g. Merlin, Genie, Bridge-IT and ViA codec families). Using this reference scale audio peaks can safely reach 0dBFS without clipping, providing 18dB of headroom from the nominal 0vu point.
Page 133: Configure Programs With The Connections Panel
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 When connecting with a stereo program, the codec displays audio on PPM1 and 2 for inputs 1 and 2 and PPM 3 and 4 for the return audio. 20.2 Configure Programs with the Connections Panel The Connections panel allows: ·...
Page 134 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring New Programs Important Note: There are some limitations when creating and editing programs using the Connections panel in comparison to using the Program Manager panel. In the Connections panel is not possible to: · Name or rename a program.
Page 135 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. To configure new connection settings, or edit existing connection settings, click the Edit symbol 5. The Edit symbol expands each audio stream and dialing and answering connection to reveal configuration settings. Hover over the Information symbol to view details of each configuration setting.
Page 136 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 6. Connections can also be connected, disconnected and managed from within the Connections panel. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 137: Configuring Ip Settings
An IP address is a unique address to identify a device on a TCP/IP network. Your codec uses dual IP protocol stacks to allow your codec to work on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Tieline codecs support both DHCP (default) IP addressing and static IP addresses for dialing IPv4 connection endpoints.
Page 138 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Link Mode It is possible to configure the Ethernet link speed (10/100/1000/Auto) and whether each available interface operates in full-duplex or half-duplex modes. 1. Click the drop-down Link Mode arrow and select the preferred setting.
Page 139 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Static IP addresses are fixed addresses that are recommended for studio installations, so that IP address dialing remains the same over time for incoming codec connections. Click Save to store all configuration settings. Note: The Subnet Mask is used by the TCP/IP protocol to determine whether a host is on the local subnet or on a remote network.
Page 140 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click Save to store all configuration settings. Manual IPv6 Address Assignment 1. To configure IPv6 address details into the codec manually, select Manually and enter details into the Address, Prefix and Gateway text boxes.
Page 141 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 network for them to be supported in your codec. Reconfigure Default Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Interfaces It is possible to reconfigure the default Primary (ETH1), Secondary (ETH2) and Tertiary (Wi- Fi) interfaces in the codec. As an example, you may want to select Primary as the dialing interface in a program and then copy this program onto multiple codecs.
Page 142 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Cross-Site Request Forgery CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection can be configured to protect the codec from CSRF attacks. To enable or disable this setting: 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings at the top of the screen, then click Options to display the Options panel.
Page 143: Enabling The Cloud Codec Controller
20.4 Enabling the Cloud Codec Controller For the codec to be configured and managed by Tieline's Cloud Codec Controller over the public internet it needs to be enabled for CCC management: 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings at the top of the screen, then click Options to display the Options panel.
Page 144: Configuring Tielink Settings
Configuring TieLink Settings 20.5 The TieLink Traversal server centralizes Tieline codec contact list management and provides self- discovery of codecs within customized ‘call-groups’. It also provides NAT traversal to simplify connections. The following needs to be configured before TieLink connections can be created.
Page 145 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Enable Interfaces Click the ON/OFF button to enable each individual interface and/or select the interfaces used for Fuse-IP connections (Note: This is a simpler way to configure Fuse-IP. TieLink supports one connection to a single codec using Fuse-IP).
Page 146 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Reorder TieLink Interface Priority When the codec attempts to connect to a TieLink contact, local interfaces are used in the order in which they are listed. For example, if both LAN1 and Wi-Fi are configured for use when dialing a contact, TieLink will attempt to use these interfaces in the order in which they are listed in the panel.
Page 147 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Select a Contact to Dial using TieLink From a dialing perspective, the Program Manager panel is used to select a contact to dial from within a TieLink contact list that has been shared with a codec. When creating a program: 1.
Page 148 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 iii. Discrete recurring: Uses the first interface that is not being used by another connection (within the same audio stream). After all interfaces have been used, each audio stream will scan each interface from the start again, in the order in which they are listed, and connect using the first available interface that will successfully dial and connect.
Page 149 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Check STUN server settings. If a TieLink Fuse-IP Connection Does Not Connect: 1. Ensure Fuse-IP is enabled in the TieLink panel in Toolbox, or in the codec's TieLink Settings screen, for both the dialing and answering codecs 2.
Page 150 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 If a contact list is adjusted in TieLink it is necessary to click the Refresh button in the Contact List panel to display the latest contact info. This updates the Contact List panel, selectable contacts in Toolbox, and the codec LCD SCREEN when dialing and creating programs..
Page 151: Configure Fuse-Ip Bonding
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Fuse-IP Bonding 20.6 Tieline’s proprietary Fuse-IP data aggregation technology uses a point-to-point tunnel between two codecs to bond multiple IP interfaces (peers). Fuse-IP automatically distributes data over any two bonded interfaces, which may include: ·...
Page 152 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 7. Double-check all settings on both the server and client codecs if the message Started, dialing server... persists after turning Fuse-IP On. Configuring a Fuse-IP Remote Client 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Transport and then Fuse-IP.
Page 153 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Enter the Fuse-IP Server Address, which is the public static IP address of the server codec at the studio. Then enter the server codec's serial number in the Server Serial Number text box. Leave the default Fuse-IP Port as 8999 in most situations unless this port is already in use, e.g.
Page 154: Line Hunt Call Answering
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Fuse-IP Enabled & no tunnel created Fuse-IP enabled & tunnel created 7. Double-check all settings on both the server and client codecs if the message Started, dialing server... persists after turning Fuse-IP On. Important Notes: ·...
Page 155 This is particularly useful for identifying inbound callers when using line hunt answering mode. Any Tieline G5 codec dialing can display a designated Caller ID in the Connection panel. In the following example, Remote1 has called into the codec using a specific caller ID, which is displayed next to the Send and Return link quality connection.
Page 156: Configuring Isdn
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 20.8 Configuring ISDN Two slots are available for inserting optional ISDN modules into the codec. These can be configured using the codec front panel or the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI. See About ISDN Modules additional information on ISDN.
Page 157 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click to select Module 1 or Module 2. 3. Click the Edit button to configure settings. 4. Click the drop-down arrow for Accept select whether to allow or disallow circuit switched voice and data calls. The default setting allows Data only.
Page 158 ISDN Answer Configs are used to determine how codec ISDN modules will behave when answering ISDN calls. The following image explains the difference between answering calls from Tieline codecs sending session data, and non-Tieline codecs making sessionless ISDN calls. Codecs sending Tieline Session Data contain all the information required to connect, e.g.
Page 159 · Expected dialing behaviors, e.g. if B channels should bond or not, and whether audio streams need to use Dial and Answer Route tags. · The type of call being received by the codec, e.g. Tieline (with Tieline Session Data) versus non-Tieline sessionless calls.
Page 160 Bonding Setting Behavior Bonded Unbonded (May Calls using the same algorithm from the same Tieline codec, Bond) or sessionless calls, will attempt to bond when received. Calls using incompatible algorithms will not be bonded Bonded Only Will only bond compatible algorithms. This mode will reject incompatible calls which cannot be bonded, e.g.
Page 161 Config 1-4 in ISDN Answer. You can also select the default algorithm. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is being received via B Channel 1 on Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 162 If it fails to receive Tieline session data within 5 seconds (i.e. a non- Tieline codec is calling, or a Tieline codec with session data disabled), it will use the settings in the ISDN Answering Config instead.
Page 163 Allow Answering of Sessionless ISDN Calls Only Select Sessionless Only when answering ISDN calls from non-Tieline codecs only. When Sessionless Only is selected, the codec will not wait to receive the Tieline session data. This reduces the time taken to answer an inbound sessionless call.
Page 164: Configuring Pots
The default Config settings for POTS modules are designed to suit Tieline codecs. These settings will need to be adjusted to connect to non-Tieline POTS codecs or connect in Analog Phone mode.
Page 165 Calls are answered based on the POTS Answer settings in Config 1 & 2. Adjustments to these Config settings are not normally necessary when connecting between Tieline codecs. They are usually adjusted when connecting to non-Tieline codecs over POTS (see...
Page 166 · Expected dialing behaviors and encoding, e.g. whether audio streams use Route tags and which algorithm is used. If you answer a call from a non-Tieline codec you will need to create an answering "Config" to determine which module in the codec will answer the call and the settings used when connecting.
Page 167 · Tieline Codecs Session Data. · The Other algorithm. This configuration will accept the settings from an incoming Tieline codec when it dials with session data enabled. It will also allow the codec to answer a call from a Comrex POTS codec supporting the Other algorithm setting.
Page 168 POTS connections. When dialing Tieline to Tieline over POTS using the Merlin or Genie family of codecs, you can configure a Dial Route in the dialing codec's program and a corresponding Answer Route in the answering codec's program. This will ensure a particular audio stream is routed between two codecs consistently.
Page 169: Configuring Codec Input/Output Settings
Config 1 or 2 in POTS Answer. You can also select the default algorithm. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is received via POTS Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 170 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Adjusting Audio Levels To adjust input audio levels, click on the input slider and drag it to the desired input gain level. Alternatively, click the arrows below a PPM meter to incrementally increase or decrease the input level in 0.5dB steps.
Page 171 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Adjusting IGC 1. Click the Input Settings symbol. 2. Select IGC (Intelligent Gain Control) and then Auto, Fixed or Off as required. 3. Click Save to confirm the new setting. Invert Polarity Select the Polarity Inverted check-box to reverse the polarity of an analog or digital input.
Page 172 Tieline reference scales. A Tieline codec with proprietary Tieline session data enabled will automatically adjust the reference level to suit G5 and G3 codecs, or Report-IT. When connecting to a non-Tieline codec, or a Tieline codec without session data enabled, the codec will use the Tieline G5 reference scale setting.
Page 173: Configure Mono Or Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer Programs 20.11 The Program Manager panel incorporates a wizard to configure a new program and all audio stream settings. Before you configure a new codec program consider if: · You want your codec to be capable of dialing and answering, dialing only or answering only.
Page 174 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 175 Important Notes on G3 Channel Settings: This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 176 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 177 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 1. Click the Address Book button to select a contact to dial from the TieLink Address Book. 2. Select the interface options to use on local and remote codecs when dialing TieLink connections. Note: see Configuring TieLink Settings for more info.
Page 178 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes: · If you select Sessionless or SIP as the Session Protocol then RFC-compliant FEC is displayed. Configuration instructions are displayed in the right-hand pane. · FEC Delay is only available when the FEC percentage is 100%. This is designed to delay the sending of FEC packets for a predetermined period after the primary audio stream's packets are sent.
Page 179 · Up to three SmartStream PLUS connections are supported per audio stream when encoding using Tieline Music, AAC algorithms, MP2, MP3 and Opus. · TieLink only supports one SmartStream PLUS redundant connection for each audio stream. TieLink also does not support uncompressed PCM connections, or encoding using aptX Enhanced, G.711 or G.722.
Page 180 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Next, enter the phone number of the codec or device you want to dial. When multiple POTS modules are installed, click the Via drop-down menu and select Module 1 or Module 2 to specify which POTS module will dial. Next, click Save Program to save the program with default settings, or click Next to specify algorithm settings and configure a backup connection if required (recommended).
Page 181 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Enable Automatic Failback Select the check-box to fail back to a higher priority...
Page 182 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Configure the transport settings: For IP select the Session Protocol and Local Audio Port. Click Next to specify jitter buffer settings, or create another answering connection. Click to configure: · Auto Jitter Adapt and the preferred auto jitter setting using the drop-down arrow for Buffer priority.
Page 183 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring Output Audio Source Options 1. Click Next to configure Output Audio Source options and automatically switch between up to 4 backup audio sources to maintain program audio at transmitter sites. Output Audio Source options include: ·...
Page 184 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. After configuring Output Audio Source options you can: i. Click Save Program to save the program at this point. ii. Click Next to configure rules options. Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files.
Page 185 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: Connection-related rules are not displayed in Answer only audio streams.. 2. Click Save Program to save the program. 3. Click Finish to exit the wizard. 4. The newly created program can be loaded from within the Program Manager panel, Connections panel and the Program Loader panel (in the Quick Connect web-GUI).
Page 186: Configure 2 Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Connections In Genie
Configure 2 Mono Peer-to-Peer Dialing Connections in Genie 20.12 Genie STL and Genie Distribution codecs can be configured to send a bidirectional mono feed between two or three separate codecs over different connections. Genie Distribution 2 x Mono Peer-to-Peer Configuration On the dialing codec create a program with two or three separate mono audio streams and associated dialing connections.
Page 187 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 188 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Routing Type Options: Default No Dial Route or Answer Route is configured. An incoming call will be routed to an audio stream on a first-come, first-served basis in a multi- stream program. Note: By default IP streams are routed using audio ports.
Page 189 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 190 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 191 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · If you select Sessionless or SIP as the Session Protocol then RFC-compliant FEC is displayed. Configuration instructions are displayed in the right-hand pane. · FEC Delay is only available when the FEC percentage is 100%. This is designed to delay the sending of FEC packets for a predetermined period after the primary audio stream's packets are sent.
Page 192 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Up to three SmartStream PLUS connections are supported per audio stream when encoding using Tieline Music, AAC algorithms, MP2, MP3 and Opus. · TieLink only supports one SmartStream PLUS redundant connection for each audio stream.
Page 193 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 the program with default settings, or click Next to specify algorithm settings and configure a backup connection if required (recommended). Dialing configuration settings for this POTS audio stream are now complete. Configuring a Failover Connection or Auto Reconnect At this point in the wizard you can choose to configure Auto Reconnect or create a failover connection for the audio stream you are configuring.
Page 194 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Enable Automatic Failback Select the check-box to fail back to a higher priority...
Page 195 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click the blue Plus symbol to add a backup Output Audio Source, or click the Minus symbol to remove an Output Audio Source. 3. Click the drop-down arrow to select an Output Audio Source option.
Page 196 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 from it will result in poor audio quality and should be avoided. If it is removed accidentally you must reboot the codec to ensure USB failover will work in future. · If you enter a single file name ensure you add the file extension, e.g. "test.mp3", or the file will not play back.
Page 197 · If you connect to a G3 codec using IP2 you will need to change the session port on the Genie Distribution codec to 9012 for the second audio stream connection, as this is used by default on G3 codecs for IP2.
Page 198: Configure 2 Mono Peer-To-Peer Answering Connections
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure 2 Mono Peer-to-Peer Answering Connections 20.13 Configure a 2 x Peer-to-Peer or 3 x Peer-to-Peer answering program to ensure two or three incoming mono peer-to-peer audio stream connections are always routed to the same outputs.
Page 199 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 200 Any check-box is not selected. Important Note: When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic. Note: Automatic indicates that the codec will arbitrarily allocate the local port value and send this information to the codec to which you are dialing.
Page 201 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 any Tieline codec. If you change the default port settings on the dialing codec, copy this setting into the answering codec program. ISDN module answering settings are used if you select ISDN as the connection transport.
Page 202 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 203 2. Enter the name of the second audio stream connection in the text box and click Next. 3. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 204 Connections panel. When this program is loaded any codec connecting using IP1 (using default Tieline IP port settings) will be routed to output 1 on the codec and a codec dialing in using IP2 will be routed to output 2.
Page 205: Configure 2 Or 3 Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs
Genie Distribution codecs are capable of creating two or three simultaneous peer-to-peer stereo audio streams which operate independently. These audio streams can be connected peer-to-peer between two Genie Distribution codecs, or from one Genie Distribution to either two or three codecs.
Page 206 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 207 Important Notes on G3 Channel Settings: This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 208 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port...
Page 209 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic. Note: Automatic indicates that the codec will arbitrarily allocate the local port value and send this information to the codec to which you are dialing. Click to deselect the Automatic check- box and change this setting.
Page 210 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · FEC Delay is only available when the FEC percentage is 100%. This is designed to delay the sending of FEC packets for a predetermined period after the primary audio stream's packets are sent. This will increase the likelihood that the FEC packets will take an alternate route to the primary stream's packets.
Page 211 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Up to three SmartStream PLUS connections are supported per audio stream when encoding using Tieline Music, AAC algorithms, MP2, MP3 and Opus. · TieLink only supports one SmartStream PLUS redundant connection for each audio stream.
Page 212 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Module 2 to specify which POTS module will dial. Next, click Save Program to save the program with default settings, or click Next to specify algorithm settings and configure a backup connection if required (recommended).
Page 213 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Enable Automatic Failback Select the check-box to fail back to a higher priority...
Page 214 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click the blue Plus symbol to add a backup Output Audio Source, or click the Minus symbol to remove an Output Audio Source. 3. Click the drop-down arrow to select an Output Audio Source option.
Page 215 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 play out sequentially. Please note that "M3U" is the playlist file format supported by the codec. · File playback will occur automatically if the silence threshold parameters are breached; if the codec is not connected for any reason file playback will commence. To stop file playback open the Connections panel in the HTML5 Web-GUI, click to select the file playback connection, then click Disconnect.
Page 216 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Continue through the steps in the wizard to complete configuration of the second audio stream in the same way as the first peer-to-peer audio stream was configured. Note: Configure the third audio stream in the same way as the first two when creating a 3 x Stereo Peer-to-Peer program.
Page 217: Configure 2 X Stereo + 2 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Programs
· Session port 9002 is used by default for all audio streams. If you connect to a G3 codec using IP2 you will need to change the session port on the Genie Distribution codec to 9012 for the second audio stream connection, as this is used by default on G3 codecs for IP2.
Page 218 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 219 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Enter a Stream Name, then add a Caller ID and configure the codec to Dial only. Then click Next. Note: The caller ID is used to identify calls. Routing Type Options: Default No Dial Route or Answer Route is configured. An incoming call will be routed to an audio stream on a first-come, first-served basis in a multi- stream program.
Page 220 Important Notes on G3 Channel Settings: This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 221 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 222 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Auto Jitter Adapt and the preferred auto jitter setting using the drop-down arrow for Buffer priority. It is also possible to configure the Minimum depth and Maximum depth of jitter over the connection. See Configuring the Jitter Buffer for more details.
Page 223 · Up to three SmartStream PLUS connections are supported per audio stream when encoding using Tieline Music, AAC algorithms, MP2, MP3 and Opus. · TieLink only supports one SmartStream PLUS redundant connection for each audio stream. TieLink also does not support uncompressed PCM connections, or encoding using aptX Enhanced, G.711 or G.722.
Page 224 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Dialing settings for this ISDN audio stream are now complete. Select POTS Codec in the Mode drop-down menu to encode/decode using POTS, or select Analog Phone to configure a standard analog phone call, then click Next.
Page 225 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Enable Automatic Failback Select the check-box to fail back to a higher priority...
Page 226 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Enter a name for the backup connection and click Next. 3. Click Next to continue through the wizard and configure the backup connection in a similar manner to how you configured the primary connection.
Page 227 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 228 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: Connection-related rules are not displayed in Answer only audio streams. 7. Click Next to configure the next audio stream. Configure the Second Peer-to-Peer Audio Stream 1. Enter the second Stream Name, add a caller ID and configure the program to Dial only. Then click Next.
Page 229: Configure Stereo + 4 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Programs
· Session port 9002 is used by default for all audio streams. If you connect to a G3 codec using IP2 you will need to change the session port on the Genie Distribution codec to 9012 for the second audio stream connection, as this is used by default on G3 codecs for IP2.
Page 230 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 231 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Connection-related rules are not displayed in Answer only audio streams. · Rules intended to activate dialing will not be valid in Answer only programs or audio streams. · For more details about rules see Creating Rules.
Page 232 Important Notes on G3 Channel Settings: This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 233 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 234 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes: · If you select Sessionless or SIP as the Session Protocol then RFC-compliant FEC is displayed. Configuration instructions are displayed in the right-hand pane. · FEC Delay is only available when the FEC percentage is 100%. This is designed to delay the sending of FEC packets for a predetermined period after the primary audio stream's packets are sent.
Page 235 · Up to three SmartStream PLUS connections are supported per audio stream when encoding using Tieline Music, AAC algorithms, MP2, MP3 and Opus. · TieLink only supports one SmartStream PLUS redundant connection for each audio stream. TieLink also does not support uncompressed PCM connections, or encoding using aptX Enhanced, G.711 or G.722.
Page 236 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Dialing settings for this ISDN audio stream are now complete. Select POTS Codec in the Mode drop-down menu to encode/decode using POTS, or select Analog Phone to configure a standard analog phone call, then click Next.
Page 237 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Enable Automatic Failback Select the check-box to fail back to a higher priority...
Page 238 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Click Next to continue through the wizard and configure the backup connection in a similar manner to how you configured the primary connection. After configuring these settings there are 2 options: i. Click Next to configure Output Audio Source options.
Page 239 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 240 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: Connection-related rules are not displayed in Answer only audio streams. 7. Click Next to configure the next audio stream. Configure the Second Peer-to-Peer Audio Stream 1. Enter the second Stream Name, add a Caller ID and configure the program to Dial only. Then click Next.
Page 241: Configure 6 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Programs
· Session port 9002 is used by default for all audio streams. If you connect to a G3 codec using IP2 you will need to change the session port on the Genie Distribution codec to 9012 for the second audio stream connection, as this is used by default on G3 codecs for IP2.
Page 242 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 243 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Rules intended to activate dialing will not be valid in Answer only programs or audio streams. · For more details about rules see Creating Rules. 4. Enter a Stream Name, then add a Caller ID and configure the codec to Dial only. Then click Next.
Page 244 Important Notes on G3 Channel Settings: This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 245 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 246 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Auto Jitter Adapt and the preferred auto jitter setting using the drop-down arrow for Buffer priority. It is also possible to configure the Minimum depth and Maximum depth of jitter over the connection. See Configuring the Jitter Buffer for more details.
Page 247 · Up to three SmartStream PLUS connections are supported per audio stream when encoding using Tieline Music, AAC algorithms, MP2, MP3 and Opus. · TieLink only supports one SmartStream PLUS redundant connection for each audio stream. TieLink also does not support uncompressed PCM connections, or encoding using aptX Enhanced, G.711 or G.722.
Page 248 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Dialing settings for this ISDN audio stream are now complete. Select POTS Codec in the Mode drop-down menu to encode/decode using POTS, or select Analog Phone to configure a standard analog phone call, then click Next.
Page 249 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Enable Automatic Failback Select the check-box to fail back to a higher priority...
Page 250 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Click Next to continue through the wizard and configure the backup connection in a similar manner to how you configured the primary connection. After configuring these settings there are 2 options: i. Click Next to configure Output Audio Source options.
Page 251 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 252 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: Connection-related rules are not displayed in Answer only audio streams. 7. Click Next to configure the next audio stream. Configure the Second Peer-to-Peer Audio Stream 1. Enter the second Stream Name, add a Caller ID and configure the program to Dial only. Then click Next.
Page 253: Configure 6 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Answering Programs
Both mono and stereo audio stream connections can be answered by the Genie Distribution codec when using a 6 x Mono Peer-to-Peer program. To do this load and lock a 6 x Mono Peer-to- Peer answering program in the codec at the studio.
Page 254 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 255 5. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next. 6. Configure the transport settings: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 256 1. By default, port 9000 is the port specified for the first IP audio stream connection made by any Tieline codec; port 9010 is used by default for a second IP connection. Merlin PLUS default ports for mono connections 3 to 6 are 9020, 9030, 9040 and 9050.
Page 257 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Connection: Decoded connection audio sent from a remote codec (Note: this must be selected as one of the configured sources). · Input: Input audio looped to the physical codec outputs. · HTTP: Icecast client mode to allow media server streaming from a specified URL.
Page 258 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 259 2. Enter the name of the audio stream connection in the text box and click Next. 3. Configure the transport settings for this connection: For IP click the drop-down Session Protocol menu and select Tieline Codecs and ensure the Any check-box is not selected, then click Next.
Page 260 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 For ISDN settings are determined by ISDN module answering settings. For more details see Configuring ISDN Answering. For POTS, settings are determined by POTS module answering settings. For more details see Configuring POTS Answering. 4. After configuring all settings there are 3 options: i.
Page 261: Configure Multi-Unicast Dialing Programs
Configure Multi-Unicast Dialing Programs 20.19 Genie Distribution can also simultaneously broadcast up to 3 different stereo multi-unicast audio streams, or 6 mono multi-unicast audio streams to a maximum of 60 endpoints in total. For example, six separate streams can each be sent to 10 endpoints. The first connection from each multi-unicast audio stream is capable of bidirectional audio.
Page 262 Important Notes for Rules: · The codec has 4 physical CONTROL PORT GPIOs; 7 Tieline and WheatNet virtual inputs (1-7); 64 Tieline virtual logic outputs; and, 64 virtual WheatNet logic outputs (these allow Tieline WheatNet-IP enabled codecs to activate functions across a WheatNet-IP network).
Page 263 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs. In addition, the WheatNet-IP codec must have the WNet Enable LIO checkbox selected in the Options panel of the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI.
Page 264 Important Notes on G3 Channel Settings: This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3 and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to a specific G3 codec channel consistently.
Page 265 The Local Audio Port is used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec. When Tieline Codecs is the Session Protocol selected (using Tieline session data), the default port value for the Local Audio Port is Automatic.
Page 266 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 8. Select the Enable Auto Reconnect check-box if you want to enable this feature. 9. Select the Create another dialing connection check-box to configure another dialing connection for this audio stream, then click Next. 10. Name the connection and then click Next.
Page 267 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Click Next to configure the Output Audio Source for the audio stream. · Click Next Stream to configure the second multi-unicast audio stream. Configuring Output Audio Source Options 1. Click Next to configure Output Audio Source options and automatically switch between up to 4 backup audio sources to maintain program audio at transmitter sites.
Page 268 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 269 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 7. Click Next stream to configure the next audio stream. Configure the Second Multi-unicast Audio Stream 1. Click Next Stream to configure the second multi-unicast audio stream. 2. Enter the name of the first connection for this audio stream in the text box, then click Next.
Page 270: Configure Multicast Server Programs
Configure Multicast Server Programs 20.20 Genie Distribution in multicast server mode supports sending 1, 2 or 3 mono or stereo streams, or 6 mono muliticast audio streams to unlimited endpoints over compatible IP networks. It is also possible to use multicast client mode to simultaneously receive up to 6 separate multicast streams.
Page 271 · Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to transmit auxiliary data. · Relay functionality is available for multicast connections between Tieline codecs. · It is not possible to connect to a G3 codec and receive multicast IP audio streams.
Page 272 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 273 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 6. Configure the transport settings for the connection, then click Next. Note: select UDP/IP +RTP for RFC compliant streaming. Important Note: · The encode and decode direction is configured automatically for Encode Only (server program) or Decode Only (client program). This setting is configured when you select either Multicast Server or Multicast Client when you first create the program in the wizard.
Page 274 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 9. Click the drop-down arrow for Send FEC Type to enable RFC-compliant FEC. Configuration instructions are displayed in the right-hand Program Manager panel pane. FEC Delay is only available when the FEC percentage is 100%. This is designed to delay the sending of FEC packets for a predetermined period after the primary audio stream's packets are sent.
Page 275 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 13. After configuring all streams in the multicast server program click Save Program to save the program settings, then click Finish. Important Notes: There is no jitter buffer setting on the server codec because it never receives audio packets.
Page 276: Configure Multicast Client Programs
Genie Distribution codecs also support 3 simultaneous client audio stream connections via 2 x Multicast Client or 3 x Multicast Client programs.
Page 277 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 278 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: See RS232 Data Configuration for detailed information on RS232 data and see Enabling Relays and RS232 Data for more information on relay operations. 7. Configure the multicast IP address and Local Audio Port (the same multicast address and port must be used for both the server and client programs), then specify which IP streaming interface is used to dial this connection, e.g.
Page 279 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes: Automatic or fixed jitter buffer settings can be adjusted on individual client codecs as required. There is no jitter buffer setting on the server codec because it never receives audio packets. 10. Click the Enable Auto Reconnect check-box to turn this feature on, then click Next.
Page 280 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Click the drop-down arrow to select an Output Audio Source option. 4. Configure silence threshold parameters for enabling a preferred backup option, as well as resume thresholds for reactivating a previous source. 5. After configuring Output Audio Source options you can: i.
Page 281: Multicast Server And Client Programs
20.22 Multicast Server and Client Programs Genie Distribution and Genie Distribution with WheatNet-IP codecs support programs configured with both multicast client and server capability simultaneously. Simply select the program to support both server and client capability and configure the program as per the previous instructions in this user manual.
Page 282: Configuring Sip
· Failover is not available with SIP and SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming is not available with SIP or sessionless visit www.tieline.com. · When connecting to a Tieline G3 codec using SIP you need to manually select the G3 audio reference level. To do this select Home screen > Settings > Audio >...
Page 283 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 20.23.1 Configuring SIP Interfaces The codec supports dialing over two SIP interfaces simultaneously. Important Notes: 1. SIP interfaces are disabled by default. 2. SIP1 is configured to use ETH1 by default, which is mapped to the Primary Via interface by default.
Page 284 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 20.23.2 Configuring SIP Accounts Up to 6 SIP accounts can be configured in the codec and registering codecs for SIP connectivity is simple. First, select the SIP server to which you will register your codec. On a LAN this may be your own server, or it could be one of the many internet servers available.
Page 285 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Enter the SIP account details into the relevant text boxes, including the registration Timeout (which shouldn't need to be adjusted from the default setting). Also ensure a SIP Interface is selected (e.g. SIP1 or SIP2.) The SIP interface contains settings related to ports and the selected Via interface, e.g.
Page 286 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 6. In the Toolbox Web-GUI the red SIP indicator adjacent to the codec Online indicator also changes to green when an account is currently registered in the codec and ready to be used when dialing over SIP.
Page 287 Important Note: Some codec manufacturers allow whitelisting of calls by 'User Agent.' Therefore, it may be necessary to enter a Tieline codec user agent into a non-Tieline codec to allow it to connect to a Tieline SIP-enabled codec. From firmware v2.16.xx the user agent in the codec is configured as "Tieline <Product Name>...
Page 288: Configure Peer-To-Peer Sip Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Using Regular Expressions To filter using regular expressions in the SIP Filter Lists panel, click the Options symbol in the top right-hand corner of the panel and then click to select the Use Regular Expressions check- box.
Page 289 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 290 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. This audio stream connection in the wizard will allow the codec to dial. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next. 6. Configure the transport settings for the connection. Ensure that you select: ·...
Page 291 · The default UDP audio port when using SIP for a peer-to-peer connection is 5004 in Tieline codecs. To contact a codec that is behind a firewall or NAT-enabled router, it is essential that this and all other relevant ports are open and forwarded to the other device.
Page 292 · 1,000ms for PCM and G.711, G.722 and aptX Enhanced encoding. · 2,500ms for AAC ELD, AAC LD. · 5,000 for all other algorithms including Opus, MP2, AAC, AAC-HE, Tieline Music and Music PLUS. 11. Click Next to select the check-box if you want to Enable Auto Reconnect.
Page 293 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 14. Click Next to configure the jitter buffer settings for the answering connection. Note: it is also possible to configure remote jitter preferences if the remote codec supports RFC5109. 15. After configuring all settings there are 3 options: i.
Page 294 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Click the drop-down arrow to select an Output Audio Source option. 4. Configure silence threshold parameters for enabling a preferred backup option, as well as resume thresholds for reactivating a previous source. Then click Save Program to save program settings.
Page 295 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · File playback will occur automatically if the silence threshold parameters are breached; if the codec is not connected for any reason file playback will commence. To stop file playback open the Connections panel in the HTML5 Web-GUI, click to select the file playback connection, then click Disconnect.
Page 296: Configure Multiple Stream Sip Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Multiple Stream SIP Programs 20.25 To configure a multiple stream SIP program simply create a new program and configure each SIP audio stream as you would for a single SIP Peer-to-Peer program. In the following example a 2 x Mono Peer-to-Peer dial and answer program is being configured.
Page 297 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 298 · To contact a codec that is behind a firewall or NAT-enabled router, it is essential that this and all other relevant ports are open and forwarded to the other device. · Tieline codecs automatically add "sip:" to the address you enter in the Address field when dialing, so it's not necessary to add this.
Page 299 · 1,000ms for PCM and G.711, G.722 and aptX Enhanced encoding. · 2,500ms for AAC ELD, AAC LD. · 5,000 for all other algorithms including Opus, MP2, AAC, AAC-HE, Tieline Music and Music PLUS. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 300 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 11. Click Next to select the check-box if you want to Enable Auto Reconnect. 12. Click Next to name the answering connection for when calls are received by the codec. 13. Click Next to configure the Session Protocol as SIP for the answering connection to receive a SIP call.
Page 301 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring Output Audio Source Options 1. Click Next to configure Output Audio Source options and automatically switch between up to 4 backup audio sources to maintain program audio at transmitter sites. Output Audio Source options include: ·...
Page 302 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes for File Playback: · Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files. · File playback audio is sent directly to the codec outputs and therefore IGC is not available. When you create your MP2 or MP3 files ensure the audio levels match the audio reference level of your codec and that peaks average at the correct levels.
Page 303 ID, dial routes, TieLink, and G3 Profile and G3 Channel information can not be used for SIP connections because Tieline session data is replaced by SDP for SIP connections. 2. Continue through the wizard and configure the second dial and answer stream connections in a similar way to the first audio stream connections.
Page 304: Answering Multiple Sip Peer-To-Peer Calls
Session Description Protocol (SDP) is used over SIP instead of Tieline session data, therefore deterministic routing of incoming calls needs to be done a bit differently. There are two options: 1.
Page 305: Load, Unload And Dial A Program
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes: · Ports are arbitrarily assigned when answering calls using SIP accounts. By default the UDP audio port range used is from 5004 to 5054. This setting can be adjusted in the SIP Interfaces panel in the HTML5 Toolbox web-GUI. Ensure your firewall has the required TCP and UDP ports open if you are receiving multiple SIP calls.
Page 306 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. If Lock Loaded User Program has been configured in the Options panel, a black Padlock symbol appears next to the program name in the Connections panel, to indicate a program is locked in the codec.
Page 307 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Click the connection Connect/Disconnect symbol and then click Connect; this connects an individual audio stream connection. Disconnecting a Program To disconnect audio streams and connections within an existing program there are three options: 1. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect all audio streams and connections configured in a program.
Page 308 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Change Dialing Settings To edit destination dialing settings: 1. Click the Edit symbol adjacent to a connection. 2. Adjust dialing and connection settings and then click Save to change edited settings in the program. Note: The IP address can be changed, or a TieLink contact can be selected if Traversal Server Contact Lists have been configured.
Page 309: Monitor Stream Audio
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Monitor Stream Audio 20.28 It is possible to select and monitor the audio from individual audio streams using the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI. 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Audio in the Menu Bar, then click Stream Monitor to display the Stream Monitor panel.
Page 310: Configure Speed Dialing
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Speed Dialing 20.29 The Toolbox HTML5 web-GUI supports dialing programs using preconfigured speed dials. This is configured and managed using the Speed Dial panel. Create a New Speed Dial To configure speed dialing: click 1.
Page 311: Delete A Program
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Click Save to store all edited speed dials. Important Note: To view speed dial configurations using the front panel of the codec select SETTINGS > Speed Dial and press the button. 20.30 Delete a Program click 1.
Page 312: Matrix Editing
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Notes: Any program that is currently loaded or listed in the Scheduler Events panel cannot be deleted. 20.31 Matrix Editing The matrix editor in the codec allows any input to be routed to any output. Default routing settings are configured for each program type and these default matrices can be edited, saved and recalled as required.
Page 313 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Save as: Save the current matrix settings as a new Custom Mix with a unique name (includes headphone and Cue/TB matrices). Important Notes: Click the Information symbol at the top of the panel to view details about the current matrix.
Page 314 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. The new custom mix stays loaded in the codec until a new mix is loaded, an incompatible program is loaded, or program defaults are restored via Reset Defaults. Important Notes: · If a new program is loaded and it is compatible with the current custom mix then it will remain loaded.
Page 315 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. To rename a custom mix, click to select a saved mix and then click Rename. Edit the name and click Save. 3. To delete a custom mix, click to select a custom mix and then click Delete. Note: A loaded mix cannot be deleted.
Page 316: Adjusting The Connection Bit Rate
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Adjusting the Connection Bit Rate 20.32 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Connect, then select Connections to open the Connections panel. 2. Click Connect/Disconnect symbol for an active connection and then click the drop-down Bit Rate arrow to select and renegotiate a new bit-rate.
Page 317: Backup And Restore Functions
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click one of the available reset options to adjust codec settings, or reboot the codec. Note: Hover with the mouse pointer over the Information symbol to view a tool-tip for each reset option. 3. A confirmation dialog appears for each option; click Yes to proceed.
Page 318 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click Backup. 3. Click to select the check-boxes to confirm your backup requirements, then click Backup. 4. Select a location on your PC to save the configuration file. Note: You may need to "allow" your browser to display the pop-up dialog.
Page 319 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Note: The codec will automatically reboot when restoring system settings. Advanced Settings: XML Config Caution: DO NOT use advanced XML configuration features unless you fully understand how they will affect the codec. The standard backup and restore function should normally be used.
Page 320: Import And Export Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 20.35 Import and Export Programs It is possible to import and export individual programs using the Program Manager panel. Exporting Programs 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Connect in the Menu Bar, then select Program Manager to launch the Program Manager panel.
Page 321: Lock Or Unlock Programs
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Select Import Programs in the bottom-left corner of the Program Manager panel. 3. Navigate to the file folder containing the program .zip file to be imported. 4. Click to select the .zip file and click Open to import it.
Page 322: Configure Country Setting
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configure Country Setting 20.37 The Country setting in the codec configures country-specific settings like: · POTS line ring tones. · POTS line impedance. · Use of G.711 µ -law for North America and Japan, and G.711 a-law in most other regions of the world (e.g.
Page 323: Configuring Snmp In The Codec
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring SNMP in the Codec 20.38 The codec supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP ) for managing devices on IP networks. There are two elements to configuring SNMP in your codec: 1. Configure SNMP Device settings in your codec.
Page 324 Management Information Base (MIB) files are required for SNMP applications to interact with your Tieline codec and interpret SNMP data. The codec supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 MIB protocols. The required MIB files can be downloaded from the codec using the following link in a PC web browser connected to the same network as your codec: ·...
Page 325: Download Logs
2. Click Event History to view the event log in a new web-browser window. Clearing Logs This option should only be used if instructed to by Tieline support staff. To clear all event and other logs in the codec via the front panel, see the...
Page 326: Using The Program Scheduler
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Using the Program Scheduler 20.40 The program Scheduler is a powerful tool which facilitates automatically connecting and disconnecting programs using a simple calendar-based user interface. Key features include: · Drag and drop to add programs into the scheduler.
Page 327 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Click Save to add the new event to the Scheduler panel. Edit or Delete an Event 1. Double-click an event displayed in the Scheduler panel to open the Event dialog. 2. Two options are presented if the event is a recurring event: ·...
Page 328 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 View Event History To view the history of scheduled events in a codec click Connect in the Menu Bar, then select Scheduler History to launch the Scheduler History panel. Press the Purge Scheduler History button to delete all events listed.
Page 329: Configuring Alarms
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 20.41 Configuring Alarms Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Alarms in the Menu Bar to open and view panels used to configure and monitor a range of alarms. Configure and Enable Alarms 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Alarms, then select Configure alarms to open the panel.
Page 330 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Click Save to store the new settings. Note: The following System and Audio alarms are available: Alarm Alarm Explanation Type PSU Failure System Raises an alarm if one or both PSUs fail Input Silence...
Page 331 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Click Save to store the new settings for the selected alarm. Configuring Alarm Dissemination Severity Alerts Alerts for each alarm severity level are configured using the Alarm Dissemination panel. 1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Alarms, then click Alarm Dissemination to open the panel.
Page 332 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 1. Click Input Silence to select the alarm. 2. Click Edit to configure alarm settings. 3. Configure the dBFS threshold and timeout duration in seconds and ensure the input Enabled check-boxes are selected. An alarm will be raised when these thresholds are breached.
Page 333 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Viewing Current Alarms Active alarms are indicated by: 1. The red Alarm Symbol flashing in the toolbar of the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI screen. 2. All new alarms being listed in the Current Alarms panel. settings.
Page 334 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Deactivating Alarms An alarm is deactivated automatically when the alarm state is reversed. E.g. if power is restored after a PSU Failure alarm, or if audio is restored after an Input Silence alarm. Deactivating Input Silence Alarms An Input Silence alarm is activated when the configured audio and duration thresholds have been breached.
Page 335: Rs232 Data Configuration
In-band RPTP data is automatically included within an audio stream when using Tieline Music and Music PLUS algorithms over any transport – IP, ISDN or POTS. Over IP it is also possible to enable synchronized out-of-band data in separate packets using any algorithm.
Page 336: Creating Rules
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Only the dialing codec needs to be configured to send RS232 data. Session data sent from the dialing codec will configure all other compatible codecs (non-G3) when you connect. 20.43 Creating Rules Codec 'rules' configure events based on specific codec actions. A range of default rules are preprogrammed into the codec to facilitate activation of the most common events required by broadcast engineers.
Page 337 · Virtual inputs 5-7 can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. · A non-WheatNet-IP Tieline codec can be configured to trigger a WheatNet LIO in a Tieline WheatNet-IP codec. · Tieline WheatNet-IP codecs require Wheatstone Razor firmware version 1.4.22 or later to support WheatNet LIOs.
Page 338 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Note: Rules intended to activate dialing will not be valid in Answer only programs or audio streams. Stream Level Rules In the Program Manager panel wizard use the Configure Rules for Audio Stream screen later in the wizard to configure stream level rules. The rules available are displayed in the following image.
Page 339 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 1. Click the first rule in the Rules panel titled Use two local inputs to connect/disconnect a program. 2. Click the drop-down arrows to select the control port input used to connect the selected program, and then select the alternative input used to disconnect the program.
Page 340 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Rule 3: Use a Local Input to Toggle a Remote Output Use this rule to allow a local codec's control port input or virtual input to change the state of a remote output. 1. Click the rule in the Rules panel titled Use a local input to toggle a remote output.
Page 341 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Rule 5: Use the Connected State of the Codec to Toggle a Local Output This rule is used to toggle a codec's control port relay output each time a program connects and disconnects. 1. Click the fourth rule in the Rules panel titled Use the connected state of the codec to toggle a local output.
Page 342: Monitoring Control Port I/O Status
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Monitoring Control Port I/O Status 20.44 It is possible to monitor the status of the four control port inputs and four opto-isolated outputs available using the DB15 CONTROL PORT IN/OUT connector. To monitor status: 1. Open the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI and click Control in the Menu Bar, then click Control Port I/O to display this panel.
Page 343: Adjusting Codec Time And Date
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Adjusting Codec Time and Date 20.45 Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. By default Use NTP time is enabled in the codec and it will synchronize with ntp.tieserver.com. When the codec is attached to a network it will automatically ping the selected NTP server every two hours and update the time in the codec.
Page 344: Upgrading Codec Firmware
Performing a Firmware Upgrade There are several firmware upgrade options available: 1. Browse Firmware: Click to navigate to the Tieline website and download the latest firmware for the codec. 2. Update from a Selected file: Click to navigate to a firmware file saved on a computer or network drive.
Page 345 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 2. Click Browse firmware to search for the latest firmware and download it to your computer. Note: the Download firmware and Let codec download then install firmware links are only visible if firmware more recent than the currently installed version is available.
Page 346: Part Xxi Front Panel Configuration Tasks
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Front Panel Configuration Tasks The following sections explain how to configure codec settings using the front panel LCD SCREEN and KEYPAD. 21.1 Configuring IP via the Front Panel Checking IP Address Details in the Codec 1.
Page 347 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Select Config and then Usage and then the appropriate control and/or streaming mode for the connection. Next, press the button. 5. Select IPv4 Mode and press the button. 6. Select DHCP and press the button.
Page 348 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 5. Select Auto, Manual or Off and press the button. 6. Press the Return button, then select Yes in the confirmation dialog and press the button to confirm the new settings. By default the codec is configured to allow the codec to automatically receive IPv6 address information from an IPv6 enabled router.
Page 349 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 3. Use the down navigation button to select a VLAN interface and press the button. 4. Navigate to Config and press the button. 5. Select Usage and press the button. 6. Select the mode of operation for this VLAN (e.g. Control & Streaming, Streaming only, Control Only) and press the button.
Page 350: Configuring A Hostname
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring a Hostname 21.2 It is possible to assign a hostname to the codec to provide a flexible way of identifying the codec on a network. 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select System and press the button.
Page 351 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · VLAN interfaces have features similar to physical Ethernet interfaces. However, your network administrator will need to configure VLAN support throughout your network for them to be supported in your codec. Reconfigure Default Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Interfaces It is possible to reconfigure the default Primary (Ethernet 1), Secondary (Ethernet 2) and Tertiary (Wi-Fi) interfaces in the codec.
Page 352: Connecting Over Wi-Fi
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Connecting over Wi-Fi 21.4 The codec supports connecting over Wi-Fi using a cellular USB dongle attached to the USB port on the front panel. A Wi-Fi connection can be used for codec Control and/or Streaming.
Page 353 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Navigate to Rescan in the Wi-Fi Config menu and press the button to refresh the Wi-Fi networks visible. Note: Signal strength is indicated by a fractional number out of 4. A signal strength of 2/4 or higher is recommended for reliable streaming.
Page 354: Enabling The Cloud Codec Controller
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 21.5 Enabling the Cloud Codec Controller To allow the codec to be configured and managed by Tieline's Cloud Codec Controller over the public internet it needs to be enabled for CCC management: 1. Press the SETTINGS button.
Page 355: Connecting With Fuse-Ip Bonding
21.7 Connecting with Fuse-IP Bonding Fuse-IP is a proprietary Tieline IP bonding technology which aggregates data by bonding multiple IP interfaces (peers) and establishing a “tunnel” between two Tieline codecs. A streaming connection can be established after the tunnel is created. Fuse-IP automatically distributes data over any two bonded interfaces, which may include: ·...
Page 356 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Important Note: Ensure Fuse-IP is disabled prior to configuration. Navigate to Fuse-IP Status and press the button to disable Fuse-IP if it is enabled. 3. Navigate down to Fuse-IP Mode and press the button to select Server if the codec is at the studio.
Page 357 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Navigate to Bonded Interfaces and press the button, then navigate to each interface in turn and press the button to select or deselect interfaces. Navigate to the bottom of the menu after configuration and select Done, then press the button.
Page 358 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 10. The letter F is displayed on the far right side of the Status Bar to confirm the two codecs have created a Fuse-IP tunnel. Remember Fuse-IP must be enabled on both codecs. Please note: double-check all settings on both the server and client codecs if the message Started, dialing server persists after starting Fuse-IP.
Page 359: Selecting An Algorithm
Overview of Tieline Algorithms 1. The Tieline Music algorithm is optimized for audio bit rates as low as 19.2kbps with only a 20 millisecond encode delay. It offers 15 kHz mono from 24kbps to 48kbps. 2. Tieline MusicPLUS delivers up to 20 kHz mono from 48kbps upwards. It can also deliver up to 20 kHz stereo from 96kbps upwards, offering huge savings on your IP data bills and outstanding audio quality.
Page 360 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Overview of aptX Enhanced Audio Coding aptX® Enhanced audio coding is used by thousands of radio stations to deliver very low delay audio for IP broadcasts and is ideal for high quality studio-to-transmitter links and audio distribution. It delivers outstanding audio quality with exceptionally low delay across a range of IP networks.
Page 361 For example, if MP2 algorithms are used, program delays will be much longer than when using Tieline Music or MusicPLUS algorithms. This is due to the additional inherent encoding delays involved when using MP2 algorithms. This can be a major consideration for live applications that integrate remotes into a broadcast.
Page 362 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Algor- Audio Algor- rate over- Audio Quality and Recom m ended Band- ithm ic per channel head Features applications for on-air ithm Delay connectio w idth Linear/PCM 16/24 bit sample rate x 80kbps · Full bandw idth, ·...
Page 363 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 MPEG Layer 3 Up to 100ms 64kbps 8.5 - · High quality voice · High quality remotes, 15kHz 13.3kbps and music STLs and audio · Moderate bit distribution rates · Use w hen bidirectional · High delay...
Page 364 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 to 288kbps · Extremely low connection bandw idth (24bit;48kHz) delay at high bit is available and very rates low delay is highly · Highly cascade desirable. resilient · Resilient w ith multiple encodes/decodes w hen required...
Page 366: Configuring The Jitter Buffer
LAN versus wireless networks. The concept of jitter buffering is displayed visually in the following image. Jitter-buffer management is encompassed within Tieline's SmartStream IP technology which can: · Remove duplicate packets. · Re-order packets if they arrive out-of-order.
Page 367 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 With Tieline codecs you can configure either a fixed or automatic jitter buffer and the settings you use depend on the IP network over which you are connecting. Over LANs, WANs and wireless networks the automatic jitter buffer generally works well. It adapts automatically to prevailing IP network conditions to provide continuity of audio streaming and minimize delay.
Page 368 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Good Quality: This setting lies between "Best Compromise" and "Highest Quality." It may assist in achieving higher quality connections without incurring extreme delays in transmission or significant packet loss. Highest Quality: This setting is the most conservative in terms of adapting to prevailing network conditions to reduce delay.
Page 369 5. Fixed (F): This state is displayed if the jitter buffer is fixed. Fixing Jitter Buffer Settings The default jitter-buffer setting in Tieline codecs is 500 milliseconds. This is a very reliable setting that will work for just about all connections. However, this is quite a long delay and we recommend that when you set up an IP connection you test how low you can set the jitter-buffer in your codec.
Page 370: Configuring Forward Error Correction
100ms to the fixed jitter buffer on a codec receiving FEC at a setting of 20% and 20ms at a setting of 100%. Tieline’s auto jitter buffer detects the amount of FEC that is being used and automatically compensates to increase the codec jitter buffer when this feature is enabled.
Page 371 Both the local and remote codec FEC settings can be configured in the codec before dialing. FEC should only be used if link quality displayed on the codec is below S:99 R:99, as it is of no benefit otherwise. Tieline and RFC2733 compliant FEC settings are outlined in the following table with their bit rate ratios.
Page 372 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring Tieline FEC in the Codec 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select Connect and press the button. 3. Select IP and press the button.
Page 373: Configuring Encode/Decode Direction
As an example, if you want 15 kHz mono (using the Tieline Music Algorithm) you will need at least a 24kbps connection for audio. Adding 100% FEC will add another 24kbps making your bit rate 48kbps plus some overhead of around 10kbps is required.
Page 374: Enabling Relays & Rs232 Data
'rules' configure events based on specific codec actions. Typically rules are based on a change in the state of a physical GPIO control port, or a Tieline or WheatNet-IP logic IO, or a codec program being connected or disconnected. Rules can only be created with the Web-GUI while the codec is disconnected.
Page 375: Monitor Control Port I/O Status
Ideally the settings on both codecs should match, or you could have data overflow issues. · Only the dialing codec needs to be configured to send RS232 data to another Tieline G5 codec. Session data sent from the dialing codec configures the answering codec.
Page 376: Configuring Tcp/Udp Ports
The session port uses the TCP protocol because it is most likely to get through firewalls – ensuring critical session data (including dial, connect and hang-up data) will be received reliably. The default session and audio port settings in Tieline codecs, for both TCP and UDP connections, are outlined in the Installing the Codec at the Studio section of the manual.
Page 377 (port used by the local codec to receive audio from the remote codec). It is also possible to configure the remote and local audio ports for a codec using Tieline session data to establish IP connections. This may be required because some firewalls require symmetric port configuration.
Page 378: Configuring Qos For Ip Packets
21.16 Tieline G3 Profile Compatibility The codec is able to support dialing to Tieline Commander and i-Mix G3 codecs in various modes: 1. Automatic: The codec will dial the G3 codec and connect in mono or stereo. This is overridden in a Merlin or Merlin PLUS codec when a G3 Main + IFB use-case is configured.
Page 379 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 IP and POTS G3 Profile Configuration To configure this setting in IP and POTS modes: 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen, select Connect > IP (or POTS) > Tieline and press the button.
Page 380: Configuring Data Packet Time-To-Live
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Configuring Data Packet Time-to-Live 21.17 The Time-to-Live (TTL) value configures a finite life for data packets sent by the codec. This avoids situations where packets keep circulating through routers and cause network congestion. The Time-to-Live setting is configurable and sets the maximum number of router hops allowable for multicast data packets.
Page 381: Reset And Restore Factory Default Settings
7 Reset Codec Log Deletes codec event and log history. Note: This should only be performed if instructed to by Tieline support staff. Important Note: After restoring factory defaults, always reboot the codec using the Reboot Codec function, not by removing power from the codec.
Page 382: System Backup And Restore
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 System Backup and Restore 21.19 The Reset / Backup menu allows users to backup and restore Program and Scheduler information and/or system data. Backup or restore data using an external USB stick attached to the USB PORT on the front panel of the codec.
Page 383 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 8. A confirmation dialog is displayed when the file has been saved successfully. 9. Select Safely Remove a USB Stick before removing the USB stick from the codec's USB PORT. 10. A confirmation dialog appears when it is safe to remove the USB stick from the codec.
Page 384: Configuring Snmp Settings
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 7. A dialog confirms data has been restored successfully. 8. Select Safely Remove a USB Stick before removing the USB stick from the codec's USB PORT. 9. A confirmation dialog appears when it is safe to remove the USB stick from the codec.
Page 385: Adjusting The Lcd Screen Display
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Adjusting the LCD Screen Display 21.21 Adjusting LCD Screen Contrast Levels 1. Press and hold the button and then press and release the arrow up button to display the Contrast adjustment screen. 2. Use the left...
Page 386: Adjusting Time Settings
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Adjusting Time Settings 21.22 By default Use NTP time is enabled in the codec. When the codec is attached to a network it will automatically ping the selected NTP server every two hours and update the time in the codec. It is also possible to manually synchronize the time.
Page 387: Upgrading Firmware Via Usb
Upgrading Firmware via USB 21.24 To download the latest codec firmware visit www.tieline.com. Copy the firmware file onto a USB stick and then use the following procedure to perform a firmware upgrade. 1. Insert a USB stick with the latest firmware into the USB port on the front panel of the codec.
Page 388 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Certificate Installation To install certificates purchased from a reputable vendor: 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Web-GUI and press the button. 3. Navigate down to SSL and press the button.
Page 389 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 9. After adding the private key, SSL certificate, and intermediate certificate (if supplied), navigate up to Install and press the button . 10. Select Yes to confirm installation of the certificates. 11. A dialog confirms the certificates have been installed correctly.
Page 390: Firewall Configuration
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Select Remove SSL and press the button. 5. Confirm removal of the SSL files. 6. A dialog confirms the certificates have been removed successfully. Changing the Default SSL Port The codec uses the standard TCP port 443 for SSL communications. The port number can be adjusted by navigating to SETTINGS >...
Page 391: Enabling Csrf Security
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 21.27 Enabling CSRF Security CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection can be configured to protect the codec from CSRF attacks. To enable or disable this setting: 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Web-GUI and press the button.
Page 392: Part Xxii Reference
Tieline recommends that the racks in which codecs are installed are thoroughly evacuated to ensure proper airflow from the bottom to the top. Where space is available, a 1RU gap between codecs will assist in minimizing internal temperature build up.
Page 393: Installing The Codec At The Studio
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 394 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 395 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Firewall Ports Commander G3 / Bridge-IT / Bridge-IT Merlin and Genie ViA Codec Cloud i-Mix G3 XTRA Codec Families Codec Controller Session Audio Session Audio Port Session Audio Port HTTP Session Audio Port (Proto): Port:...
Page 396 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 397 Diagnosing Port Blocking via the Remote Codec LQ 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 398 How do I determine which end is blocking data flow? Tieline test codec firewalls have the default Tieline TCP and UDP ports open. You can dial into these test codecs (or other codecs you know are configured correctly) from your recently configured studio and remote codecs and use the LQ readings to diagnose whether your studio or remote codec firewall is blocking your data packets.
Page 399: Understanding Ip Networks
(DHCP) and static. Most ISPs assign a dynamic public IP address by default, which can often change without you knowing. This is suitable for a quick demo of your Tieline codec, but for a permanent installation you will need to request a permanent static public IP address.
Page 400 Port Forwarding: Tieline TCP and UDP Port Settings For your Tieline Codec to communicate over the public internet an IP Address alone is not sufficient. In TCP/IP and UDP networks the codec port is the endpoint of your connection. Ports are doorways for IP devices to communicate with each other.
Page 401: Tips For Creating Reliable Ip Connections
256 kbps for a studio codec and 64 kbps for a field unit connection. 5. Use good quality equipment to connect your codecs to the internet. (Tieline successfully uses Cisco® switching and routing equipment.): · If you are using a DSL or ADSL connection make sure you purchase a high quality modem that can easily meet your speed requirements.
Page 402: Testing Ip Network Connections
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · There is a poor quality line between the studio and the exchange; · There are too many phones or faxes connected to the phone line; or · Line filters have been connected incorrectly. 7. Use a dedicated DSL/ADSL line for your codecs. Do not share a link with PCs or company networks.
Page 403 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 · Visit www.subnetonline.com and use an online port scanner to check for open and closed TCP ports. This site also has numerous other software tools, including an online ping web-tool for IPv4, plus TraceRoute and TracePath software tools.
Page 404: Testing Isdn Connections
Tieline Genie Distribution, Merlin, Merlin PLUS and ViA audio codecs support multiple connections using a variety of connection transports such as IP, ISDN and POTS. Tieline codecs support using Tieline session data, which assists with configuration and routing of multiple incoming calls to these codecs.
Page 405 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 In the following example we will configure two incoming sessionless ISDN audio stream connections (Note: Genie Distribution and Merlin PLUS support up to 4 sessionless ISDN audio streams/connections using 2 ISDN modules and 4 B channels).
Page 406 B channel then that’s all you need to do. If, however, you want each non-Tieline codec to use the same B channel and be routed to the same codec output consistently, you must configure this in the site config for the ISDN module via Settings >...
Page 407: Pots Connection Tips & Precautions
POTS Operation Precautions POTS performance is greatly affected by the quality of the line being used. Precautions must be taken to ensure the Tieline codec is not sharing the line with other devices. Please remove these possible sources of interference: ·...
Page 408 Simply place the ADSL/DSL filter between the POTS line and your codec to remove the interference. 3. Tieline USA has a POTS test codec you can dial on +1-317-913 6911 to facilitate line tests at each end of your connection to diagnose line problems.
Page 409: Genie Compliances And Certifications
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 4. Tieline recommends that you confirm your broadcast POTS line works well before you try to go live. 22.9 Genie Compliances and Certifications Declaration of Conformity This Genie codec meets the requirements of directives for CE and C-Tick certifications. Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the head office of Tieline Research Pty.
Page 410 No user serviceable parts are contained in this product. If damage or malfunction occurs, contact TIELINE Pty Ltd for instructions on repair or return. This equipment cannot be used on a telephone company provided coin service. Connection to Party Line service is subject to state tariffs.
Page 411: Declaration Of Conformity
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Declaration of Conformity 22.11 Please note: Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the head office of Tieline Research Pty. Ltd., 4 Bendsten Place, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021. © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 412: Trademarks And Credit Notices
Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Ph +61 8 9413 2000 or email info@tieline.com (web page www.tieline.com) for repair and warranty information. 22.12 Trademarks and Credit Notices 1. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 413: Part Xxiii Genie Distribution With Wheatnet Specifications
Sample Frequencies Sample 8kHz, 16kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz Frequencies Algorithms Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, G.711, G.722, MPEG-1 Layer 2, MP3, LC-AAC, HE-AAC and HE-AACv2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, Opus, 16/24 bit aptX Enhanced IP (uncompressed) Linear PCM16/24 bit 48/96kHz sampling Data and Control Interfaces USB 2.0 Host port on the front panel...
Page 414 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Advanced Networking VLAN Tagging EEE 802.1Q,802.1p Front Panel Interfaces Display 256 x 64 monochrome LCD Keypad 21 button keypad Navigation 5 button keypad General Size 1U x 19" Rackmount 19” x 1 ¾” x 13½” [482mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 343mm (D) including rear...
Page 415 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring Relays The codec uses a DB15 connector to facilitate use of four CMOS solid state relays for the control of equipment, consisting of four relay closures and four opto-isolated outputs.
Page 416 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 RS232 Pin-outs and Data Connections Pin INTERFACE Female DATA Male DB9 DB9 (RS232) DCE (RS232) DTE No Connection No connection TX Data RX Data RX Data TX Data No connection No connection Signal Ground Signal Ground...
Page 417 ISDN sync loss lost connection Backup and restore USB backup managing USB restore program failure PSU failure Backup, how it works purge history - C - scheduled event failed severity levels silence detection parameters Caller ID © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 418 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 Auxiliary input Caller ID Ethernet about headphone output configuring opto-isolated outputs Certifications rear panel Clear browser cache Rear Panel Connections Clearing browser cache relay inputs Cloud Codec Controller RS-232 disable WNET LAN port disable with HTML5 GUI...
Page 419 & unload a program Firmware POTS setup automatic notifications PPM monitoring upgrades HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI Firmware upgrade adjust connection bitrate clearing browser cache configure connections 137, 144 via USB stick configure Ethernet ports © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 420 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 intelligent gain control HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI phantom power configure firewall setti quick adjustment of levels configure peer-to-peer mono/stereo configure QoS Inputs - HTML5 Toolbox configure TieLink analog configure VLANs digital AES3 connections panel ganging connections panel bit-rate adjust...
Page 421 Linear audio Link quality MPEG Layer 2 IP monitoring Multicast - HTML5 Toolbox IP return link quality about 270, 276 IP send link quality HTML5 Toolbox client config HTML5 Toolbox server config Lock programs © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 422 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 backup connections Multicast - HTML5 Toolbox configure SmartStream PLUS multicast server versus client connections Multicasting enable data front panel configuration 87, 90 file playback multicast client programs HTML5 Toolbox configuration multicast server programs Peer-to-Peer Mono/Stereo x 2...
Page 423 2 x Mono Peer-to-Peer - S - Stereo + 4 x Mono config - Q - Security change password network security options Sessionless ISDN configuration Answer routes DSCP Quality of Service about configuration 137, 378 © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...
Page 424 Genie Distribution WNET Manual v3 create new dialing about peer-to-peer calls about SIP server calls Speed dialing account registration add new adding accounts view existing configure interfaces SSL security features deterministic SIP call routing install digital certificate dialing SIP addresses...
Page 425 Web-GUI - HTML5 about panel enabling add hostname Wiring adjust theme DB15 control port in/out alarm dissemination panel opto-isolated inputs alarm history panel relay closures browser title configuration RS232 using DB9 © Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. 2020...

Tieline Genie Distribution User Manual

Part VII Genie Front Panel Controls

Part VIII Menu Navigation in Genie Distribution with Wheatnet

Part XII about ISDN Modules

Part XIII about POTS Modules

Part XIV about SIP

Part XV Language Selection

Part XVI about Program Dialing

Part XVII Multi-Unicast and Multicast Programs

Part XVIII Getting Connected Quickly

Configuring Codec Input/Output Settings

Configure Mono or Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs

Configure 2 Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Connections in Genie

Configure 2 Mono Peer-To-Peer Answering Connections

Configure 2 or 3 Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs

Configure 2 X Stereo + 2 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Programs

Configure Stereo + 4 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Programs

Configure 6 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Dialing Programs

Configure 6 X Mono Peer-To-Peer Answering Programs

Configure Multi-Unicast Dialing Programs

Configure Multicast Server Programs

Configure Multicast Client Programs

Multicast Server and Client Programs

Configuring SIP

Configure Peer-To-Peer SIP Programs

Configure Multiple Stream SIP Programs

Answering Multiple SIP Peer-To-Peer Calls

Load, Unload and Dial a Program

Monitor Stream Audio

Configure Speed Dialing

Delete a Program

Matrix Editing

Adjusting the Connection Bit Rate

Reset Factory Default Settings

Backup and Restore Functions

Import and Export Programs

Lock or Unlock Programs

Configure Country Setting

Configuring SNMP in the Codec

Download Logs

Using the Program Scheduler

Configuring Alarms

RS232 Data Configuration

Creating Rules

Monitoring Control Port I/O Status

Adjusting Codec Time and Date

Upgrading Codec Firmware

Part XXI Front Panel Configuration Tasks

Part XXII Reference

Part XXIII Genie Distribution with Wheatnet Specifications

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