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  • Page 1 WorldCast Equinox User manual release 3.1 Date: June 2011...
  • Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE Established following the Directives 99/5/EC and 2006/95/EC We, hereby, certify that APT WorldCast Equinox complies with the dispositions of the European Com- munity Directive for harmonized standards within the Member States related to radio equipment and tele- communications terminal equipment (Directive 99/5/EC) and low voltage (Directive 2006/95/EC).
  • Page 3 APT. Warranty All information is believed to be true and correct at time of print. APT reserves the right to make any changes, without notification, to their products and manual. APT makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including the implied warranties of mer- chantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 4 Tel.: + 86 10 5862 2301 Fax: + 86 10 5862 2302 How to get support If you have a technical question or issue with your APT equipment, please consult the support section of our website at: www.aptcodecs.com Or call our 24/7 customer support line +44 7971 638675 or support@aptcodecs.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY NOTICES ........................... 9 Important Safety Notice ..........................9 Wichtiger Sicherheitshinweis ........................9 Important – Note de Sécurité........................10 Norme di Sicurezza – Importante ......................10 Avisio Importante De Seguridad ......................
  • Page 6 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 4.5.10. Debug ............................34 5. WORLDCAST EQUINOX FRONT PANEL OPERATION ..............35 5.1. Start Menu ............................. 35 5.2. Fast Dial ............................36 5.2.1. ISDN Dialing ..........................36 5.2.2. ISDN Dialing and Dual Destination................... 37 5.2.3.
  • Page 7 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.6.21. Send Calling No........................75 5.6.22. TEI Layer Drop ......................... 76 5.6.23. Fixed ISDN Mode ........................76 5.6.24. Data over Voice ........................76 5.6.25. Speed Dial Redial ........................76 5.7.
  • Page 8 7.4. Backing up an IP Connection using ISDN ................... 167 7.5. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a WorldNet Tokyo .............. 168 7.6. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a CCS Prima LT ..............169 7.7. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a Telos Zephyr ..............170...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 1. SAFETY NOTICES Caution TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED APT SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 10: Important - Note De Sécurité

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Important – Note de Sécurité Ce matériel est conforme à la norme EN60950. Pour vous assurer d‟un fonctionnement sans danger et pour prévenir tout choc électrique ou tout risque d‟incendie, veillez à observer les recommanda- tions suivantes : ...

  • Page 11: Belangrijke Veiligheids Voorschriften

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Belangrijke veiligheids voorschriften Dit apparaat voldoet aan de veiligheidsnormen volgens de EN60950 standaard. Om veilig gebruik te waarborgen en mogelijke spanningsschokken of brand te voorkomen is het belangrijk de volgende regels in acht te nemen: ...
  • Page 12 To avoid overheating and ensure that the ventilation slots are not blocked, place the WorldCast Equinox on a smooth, hard surface that has at least five cm (two inches) of clearance around the unit and adequate air circulation. If the equipment is placed in a closed area, such as a rack or a case, ensure that proper ventilation is provided and that the internal rack operating temper- ature does not exceed the maximum rated temperature at the location of the WorldCast Equinox.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    It is recommended that new users of the WorldCast Equinox should read the full manual before switching it on for the first time, to get a better feel for the functionality and to eliminate any possible area of confusion.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Inspection

    Codec Management System or the Network Management System application. If the equipment supplied does not match the items requested please contact APT or your local dis- tributor immediately and report any shortages. Please do not connect the system to the telecom net- work or apply power to the unit if you are in any doubt about the contents as this could lead to dam- age of the hardware.

  • Page 15: Worldcast Equinox At A Glance

    (X.21 or IP) as the primary port and the another interface port as the secondary port. If the connection to the primary port fails then the WorldCast Equinox will automatically switch to use the secondary port.

  • Page 16: Getting Connected

    * With front panel option only. The remainder of this chapter outlines how you can quickly connect your WorldCast Equinox and start sending audio. The following chapter describes all of the interfaces, and in more detail. In this chapter we simply cover the basics of getting started.

  • Page 17: Selecting Analog Or Digital Audio

    Caution: These instructions will work only if you are in administrator mode – this is the default setting when the WorldCast Equinox units are shipped from the factory. If you are not in administrator mode then the codec algorithm and bit rate can only be selected from a predefined profile.
  • Page 18 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Main Menu. USER ISDN AUDIO Algorithm Eapt-X16 Loopback Mode Autosync Headphone Volume Audio I/O Analogue Dig O/P Audio configuration screen keys to highlight Algorithm and press Ent. The following screen is displayed: -...
  • Page 19 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 MPEG1 L2 Sample Setup Enter To Select 32 kHz Fs 44.1kHz Fs 48kHz Fs Mode/rate configuration screen keys to highlight the required rate and mode and press Ent. You will then be asked if you Use the want to save this profile.

  • Page 20: Setting Loopback

    Using loopback is a good way to perform a quick check on the functionality of the unit and that your cabling is correct. To put the WorldCast Equinox unit into loopback press the Menu key until the following screen is dis- played: - Main Menu.

  • Page 21: The Worldcast Codec Management System - Overview

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 3.8. The WorldCast Codec Management System - Overview The WorldCast Codec Management System allows you to view multiple units from one control point. The pro- gram has an intuitive look and feel that is easy to understand by both the experienced technician and the casu- al user.

  • Page 22: Codecs And Switches

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 3.9. Codecs and Switches Codecs react in a similar way to all network devices and therefore should not be flooded with background non- related network traffic. The best way to limit traffic is to have a switch (not a hub, or a switch that acts like a hub) communicating with the unit similar to the diagram below.

  • Page 23: Installation And Wiring

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING This chapter describes the general installation procedure and the wiring schemes of the WorldCast Equinox rear panel connectors. This section consists of four parts:  Preparing for installation of the WorldCast Equinox ...

  • Page 24: Wiring Power And Signal Connectors

    4.4.1. Keypad Keypad layout The keypad is used to manually control the WorldCast Equinox. The WorldCast Equinox can also be controlled over a network using a Windows application. The keypad is used to enter configuration information and to make ISDN and IP connections.
  • Page 25 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 The function of each key on the keypad is described in the following table: - Primary Secondary Func- Function Action Action tion Scrolls up through text display Disconnect call on current B...

  • Page 26: Indicators And Displays

    Right channels. Power Indicator The Power indicator LED is lit when power is applied to the WorldCast Equinox. Alarm Indicator The Alarm indicator LED is lit when an alarm condition exists. There are a number of alarm condition which can be enabled on the WorldCast Equinox –...

  • Page 27: Isdn/Ip/Sip Fast Dial (Fd0 And Fd1 Only)

    ISDN numbers to dial or IP Address to use, and the audio profile to use. 4.5. Rear Panel Connectors The WorldCast Equinox should be completely wired before placing the circuit into service. The WorldCast Equinox comes pre-configured ready to run back-to-back test loops.

  • Page 28: Audio Input And Output

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 4.5.2. Audio Input and Output Input analog or digital Description screen hot (+ve) cold (-ve) Audio levels are fixed and the unit will accept audio levels up to a full-scale range of +18dBu. The analog input impedance is se- lectable between 600 and >10k...

  • Page 29: Dte Interface

    WorldCast Equinox. Table 3.1 X.21 Port Pin Assignments Note: If the WorldCast Equinox is connecting to equipment with V.35 interface then you can pur- chase a converter cable to connect the X.21 to the V.35 interface. Page 29 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland Tel.: +44 28 9067 7200 | Fax: +44 28 9067 7201 | http://www.aptcodecs.com | contact@aptcodecs.com...

  • Page 30: Auxiliary Data Interface

    16kHz sampling frequency er SELV ports. is selected the WorldCast Equinox utilizes rate adaption – this will only work as long as the average data rate is still less than ¼ of the selected sampling frequency. Special care must therefore be taken at baud rates of 4800 and 9600 when the 16kHz sampling frequency is selected.

  • Page 31: Alarms

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 4.5.6. Alarms Selected by pins Description Function Alarm Number Loss of dig i/p com Loss of dig input Alarm 1 Loss of dig i/p n.c. Loss of dig input Loss of dig i/p n.o.

  • Page 32: Opto-Coupler/Isolator

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 4.5.7. Opto-coupler/Isolator Alarm Port Selected by pins Description Function +ve Alarm 1 Alarm 1 +ve I/P Clean Alarm 1 Alarm 1 Contact I/P +ve Alarm 2 Alarm 2 +ve I/P...

  • Page 33: Isdn S Interface

    ISDN connections can be either 4 wire S interface or 2 wire U in- terface connections. Be careful not to plug a WorldCast Equinox supplied with ISDN S interfaces into a network providing a U interface connection. 4.5.9. ISDN U Interface...

  • Page 34: Debug

    SELV ports The debug port will provide diagnostic information on the codec. You may be asked by APT Customer Support to provide a capture from the debug port if you are experiencing problems. Page 34 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland Tel.: +44 28 9067 7200 | Fax: +44 28 9067 7201 | http://www.aptcodecs.com | contact@aptcodecs.com...

  • Page 35: Worldcast Equinox Front Panel Operation

    The front panel operation is only available with the front panel option only. 5.1. Start Menu When power is applied and the WorldCast Equinox has completed its power on self check the front panel LCD will show its current status. Different information is displayed depending on the selected network connection - X.21, ISDN, IP or SIP - and what facilities (e.g.

  • Page 36: Fast Dial

    State of ISDN lines (ISDN Mode only) If X.21 is the default mode of the WorldCast Equinox it will start sending audio data to the X.21 interface and look for incoming audio data from a remote codec to synchronize with.

  • Page 37: Isdn Dialing And Dual Destination

    (or enter the number of the speed dial required) to highlight the selected speed dial and press Ent to initiate the connection. The WorldCast Equinox can obtain all of the ISDN numbers, inverse multi- plexing scheme and audio profile from the ISDN speed dial. The screen will display progress message as it at- tempts to connect the B channels (e.g.

  • Page 38: Fast Audio Profile Loading

    Selecting Esc will return you either to the previous menu or to the Idle Status. If you pause for a long time in any of the menu loops the WorldCast Equinox will revert to the Idle Status screen after about 30 seconds of in- activity.
  • Page 39 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Idle Screen ISDN Audio User Primary Connection X.21 ISDN IP SIP Standby Master Slave Audio Profile Secondary Connection X.21 ISDN IP None Speed Dial, Audio Profile Headphone Volume Auxiliary Data...
  • Page 40 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Test Alarm Contacts Relay States Set LCD Contrast Password Setup Level 1, 2, 3 Enable Cost Codes Restore Defaults System Information Reboot Unit Network Fail Time Network Restore Time Event/Alarm Logs...
  • Page 41 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Setup Directory Clear Directory IP Address Sub Mask Address Gateway IP Address Pref DNS Alt DNS Resequencer Phy settings Page 41 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland...
  • Page 42 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 ISDN Setup Address Book Clear Address Book Local User address Password Server Address Password Peer to Peer Auto Port Range Global IP Settings TX QoS Packet Size Rx latency Route direction...
  • Page 43 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 ISDN ISDN Setup Directory Clear Directory Network Country Specific Network Dial Timeout Setup Line Numbers Enter Line Numbers Setup Line SPIDS Enter Line SPIDs Send Calling Number Layer 1 on TEI drop...
  • Page 44 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Audio Audio Algorithm Use Saved Profile Algorithm, Rate, Mode Save Profile Loop-back Mode Local, Remote Headphone Volume Audio IO Analog, Digital Digital Output Reference, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz I/O Impedance...
  • Page 45 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Input Silence Detect Left, Right, Both Left, Right, Both Loss of digital input [L+R]/2 mono mode Input clip level Output clip level Page 45 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland...

  • Page 46: Menu - User

    Codec-SIP Primary connection setup  Standby is selected to force the WorldCast Equinox into standby mode – audio outputs are mut- ed and alarms are disabled  Codec-X21 is selected to configure the WorldCast Equinox for X.21 as the primary connection ...
  • Page 47 5.5.1.1 X.21 as a primary network connection If you select X.21 as the primary network connection you will next choose whether the WorldCast Equinox will operate as either Master or Slave. Master mode indicates that this unit will control transition to secondary backup connection (if selected).

  • Page 48: Secondary Connections

    (but only if cost codes have been enabled – see section 5.5.12 Cost Codes). You will next choose whether the WorldCast Equinox will operate as either Master or a Slave. Master mode indicates that this unit will control transition to secondary backup connection. Highlight the chosen option and press Ent.
  • Page 49 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 keys to highlight the secondary connection and press Ent. To disable secondary connections Use the choose the option None . 5.5.2.1 X.21 as a secondary network connection If you select X.21 as a secondary backup connection you must choose an audio profile to be used if the unit switches to using the X.21 interface.

  • Page 50: Headphone Volume

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Select ISDN Speed Dial Enter To Select (0. Extd 16 (1. Network (2. Studio A ) (3. Free (4. Free (5. Free Selecting ISDN speed dial keys to select the ISDN speed dial you require and press Ent. ISDN speed dials are Use the programmed in the ISDN Directory entry of the ISDN Configuration menu (see section 5.7.1 Setup ISDN...

  • Page 51: Remote Status

    115,400 baud for IP auxiliary data. If the WorldCast Equinox is configured for MPEG Layer 2 then the screen will allow you to select Compati- bility. Selecting Compatibility presents the following screen. You can choose between RE66x (uses special format for RE codecs) or the standard method of embedding Aux Data.
  • Page 52 7 Relays Relay Options The two choices are 4 Relays (with 4 alarm relays) or 7 Relays (option we have today with Enhanced apt-X) (with 1 summary/power fail alarm). If the 4 relay option is used, the relays which can be used are: Autosync, IMUX unlocked, Connection Ac- tive (Alarms 2,3,4 –...

  • Page 53: Pulse Stretching

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 For 4 relay Operation like this: Remote Input Setup Key No. Toggles Mode INPUT 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 MODE*OFF*N/A*N/A*N/A INPUT 5 * 6 * 7 MODE*OFF*OFF*OFF Remote Input setup Whenever keys 2, 3 and 4 are pressed in the later case nothing happens.

  • Page 54: Remote Input

    5.5.8. Test Alarm Contacts This feature will allow you to directly control the state of the alarm relays on the local WorldCast Equinox. When selected the display will show the state of each alarm relay. Use the buttons 1 to 7 on the keypad to tog- gle the state of each relay.

  • Page 55: Cost Codes

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Password Setup Enter To Select Enable Setup Enabling passwords To enable password operation select Enable and press Ent. Select Setup to configure passwords. The following screen will be displayed: -...
  • Page 56 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Gateway Not Changed Mode Rese- quencer IP Settings 100mS Receive Laten- 512 bytes Tx packet Size 5004 IP Port Number Disabled Enable Tx Disabled Enable Rx Disabled Multicast Tx Disabled...

  • Page 57: System Information

    Unit Temperature It may be necessary to convey this information to APT technical support if seeking technical assistance. The fan speed is related to the temperature of the unit. So if the unit heats up then the speed of the fan (and therefore the amount of air being passed through it) will increase.

  • Page 58: Network Restore Time

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.5.17. Network Restore Time This option allows you to select the elapsed time between detecting that the primary connection has been re- stored and switching the unit switching back to using it. The options are 5 – 180 seconds or ∞ (infinity) if the user requires the unit to stay in secondary mode until manually switched back to primary.

  • Page 59: Sntp

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Panic Dial Enter To Select Input Entry ISDN When selecting a speed dial for IP, the user must select Master or Slave and this will be indicated as M or S on the Panic Dial menu once configured.

  • Page 60: Fan Alarm

    5.5.23. Switch Box The user can enable APT SwitchBox (separate hardware) control from here. If On is selected, the user is prompted for a timeout in seconds from 5 to 30 seconds. This means that if the switchbox is connected via a suitable cable to the alarm outputs of the Equinox/Astral codec, in the event of an alarm condition, the unit will switch to another Equinox connected to the switchbox using the alarm outputs.
  • Page 61 Port No 5004 Configuring IP port Note: When connecting to an APT Tokyo codec you must use port 5004 on the Equinox. Note that you must also set the Equinox to be connecting using 3 Party hardware instead of APT.
  • Page 62 Note also that the CMS uses port 7777 and 7778 so these must also be ena- bled if you need to control the WorldCast Equinox over your network. The next screen allows you to enable or disable the IP packet transmitter.
  • Page 63 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 IP Directory Setup Enter To Select Transmit QoS Quality of Service You will next be asked to enter the IP packet size for the connection. Choosing a larger packet size will im- prove link efficiency but will introduce packetization delays and make the connection more susceptible to pack- et errors.
  • Page 64 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 IP Directory Setup Enter To Select Route 2 192.168.100.001 Route 3 192.168.100.002 Route 4 192.168.100.003 Route 5 192.168.100.004 Route 6 192.168.100.005 Configuring secondary transmit routes Overtype the displayed information (you can use Esc/Del and Menu keys as keys and cursor will skip the „.‟...
  • Page 65 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Note: Multicast IP addresses must be in the range 224.1.1.1 to 239.255.255.255 You will next be asked to enter the receive buffer size (latency) for the connection. Choosing a bigger receive buffer will improve jitter performance but it will also increase latency.

  • Page 66: Clear Profiles

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Note: When using 24 bit linear audio the onboard processor is running at almost full capacity – using the front panel or connecting to the unit using the NMS may cause glitching in the audio. Using a larger packet size will reduce the effect of this.

  • Page 67: Fec Compliance Mode

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 If port + 2 is selected: Warning: IP aux will use port+6 remote status will use port +8 Press any key to contin- See separate section in the NMS part of the manual which explains FEC.

  • Page 68: Stream Port Setting

    Note: The WorldCast Equinox‟s current IP address will remain unchanged - it must be restarted be- fore the new IP address is utilized. Whenever you press Esc to leave the IP menu you will be asked to press Ent to confirm that the unit is being restarted.

  • Page 69: Gateway

    Ent to confirm that the unit is being restarted. Pressing Esc instead of Ent will revert back to the menu system without changing anything. Note: The WorldCast Equinox supports subnets of 8 or more devices – the Subnet Mask must there- fore end in a value equal to 248 or smaller.

  • Page 70: Alt Dns

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 IP Config Setup Enter To Select Preferred DNS Address 192.168.100.005 5.6.11. Alt DNS As above, for use with SIP, it is required to resolve server names. IP Config Setup Enter To Select Alternate DNS Address 192.168.100.007...
  • Page 71 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Current (only shown if manual mode is selected) Current setting of the phy. Detected Displays the detected setting of network. Link state If the link up or down. Note: Changing these settings could without due consideration could cause the codec to not respond Note: To save any of these settings the user must exit from the menu.

  • Page 72: Menu - Isdn

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Menu – ISDN 5.6.14. The Main Setup ISDN menu allows you to configure the ISDN speed dials. This menu enables access to the ISDN configuration options. Main Menu. USER ISDN AUDIO Setup Directory.

  • Page 73: Clear Profiles

    To confirm enter 123 on the keypad and all of the entries will be reset. 5.6.17. Network This option allows you to configure the WorldCast Equinox unit to operate with the correct ISDN signaling pro- tocol used by the local telephone company. Page 73 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland Tel.: +44 28 9067 7200 | Fax: +44 28 9067 7201 | http://www.aptcodecs.com | contact@aptcodecs.com...

  • Page 74: Dial Timeout

    Ent. The Use the WorldCast Equinox unit will now be configured for operation in that country. Note: Failure to select the correct ISDN signalling protocol may result in the unit being unable to make ISDN calls.

  • Page 75: Setup Line Numbers

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.6.19. Setup Line Numbers This option will allow you to enter the telephone numbers (directory numbers) of the ISDN lines that the World- Cast Equinox unit is connected to. Select Line No...

  • Page 76: Tei Layer Drop

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.6.22. TEI Layer Drop ISDN exchange settings vary from country to country in terms of how ISDN calls are connected and dis- connected. In Australia for example, the exchanges drop Layer 1 after each call is disconnected. The Terminal Endpoint Identifier (TEI) number is also renegotiated for every call made.

  • Page 77: Menu - Sip

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Speed Dial Redial Setup Enter To Select Off. If On is selected, then choose the number of attempts to redial (can be set to infinity). Speed Dial Redial Setup Enter To Select Redial Attempts 5.7.

  • Page 78: The Address Book

    FQDN. Typically this will be the address that resolves to the ma- chine hosting the sip server e.g. sip:myuser@sip.apt.local. The default password for the local users is: password. The password fields are not used in peer-to-peer mode. In SIP server mode, enter the pass- word that matches the registered password on the SIP server, if this server has authentication enabled.

  • Page 79: Local User Address

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Clear Directory Setup All Dir. will be Lost! Press 123 to Confirm! Clearing SIP address book 5.7.6. Local User Address This SIP address is the address of that particular unit and other units will dial this address to communicate with it.

  • Page 80: Auto Port Range

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.7.8. Auto Port Range Set the port range to a range of port numbers which are involved in the auto negotiation of the port. Other units communicating via SIP with this unit will need to have a port within this range in order to get a successful con- nection.

  • Page 81: Making A Sip Call From The Front Panel

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 MPEG L2 MPEG 3 MPEG 4 LD MPEG 4 AAC LC MPEG 4 HEv2 Linear PCM16 Linear PCM24 G711 G722 5.7.11. Making a SIP Call from the Front Panel To make a SIP call, assuming that all the above items are set, pressing „#‟ will bring up the address book. The entries will scroll so it‟s possible to see the whole address entry.

  • Page 82: Audio Profile

    If no profiles have been defined or you do not want to use them select No . In this case you will be presented with a list of possible codec algorithms. The WorldCast Equinox is programmed with the software for 16 bit and ®...
  • Page 83 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 keys to highlight the chosen algorithm and press Ent. You will then be presented with a list of Use the possible bit rates and modes for that codec (see table 4.1).
  • Page 84 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Available options using X.21 / IP network Low delay modes when analogue interface selected Note: No MPEG Layer 3 operation at 384kbps keys to highlight the chosen bitrate and mode and press Ent.
  • Page 85 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 This next screen allows you to select an inverse multiplexing mode for the unit. Imux Mode Setup Enter To Select MUCAS Clear/None NB128 NB384 H221 CDQ/H221 Layer 3 Music Taxi Choosing an inverse multiplexing mode keys to select the mode you require and press Ent to select.

  • Page 86: Loopback Mode

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Note: You should not change algorithms during an active audio session – this will result in loss of audio signal Note: The Equinox provides algorithm auto-detection for incoming G.711 calls on ISDN. If the Equi- nox is not connected on an active call it will switch to G.711 if it answers an incoming G.711 (A-law or...

  • Page 87: Headphone Volume

    Note: that the WorldCast Equinox will still provide analog audio output when switched to digital au- dio. This has the added benefit that you can use analog monitoring of the digital outputs if you wish.

  • Page 88: Output Silence Detect

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.8.7. Output Silence Detect This option allows you to set up an audio alarm for loss of audio output from the unit. The following menu is displayed: - Output Silence Detect...

  • Page 89: Loss Of Digital Input

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 The following menu is displayed: - Input Silence Detect Enter To Select L/R Enable Off. Right On Left On L/R On Main setup – L/R silence detect configuration menu keys highlight the chosen option and press Ent. For any option other than Off you will be Using the asked to enter the threshold –...

  • Page 90: Left + Right / 2 Mono Operation

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 5.8.10. Left + Right / 2 Mono Operation This feature sums the left and right input PCM streams and divides these by 2 to form stereo-ised mono channel. This means the user will receive all the content on the left and right channels but lose the stereo separation.

  • Page 91: Worldcast Codec Management System

    6.1. The WorldCast Codec Management System - Overview The CMS software allows you to view and control multiple WorldCast Equinox units (as well as other members of the WorldCast series) from one central point. The application has an intuitive look and feel that is easy to understand by both the experienced technician and the casual user.

  • Page 92: Installing The Worldcast Codec Management System

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.2. Installing the WorldCast Codec Management System The WorldCast Management Control System (CMS) is designed to operate as a program under Windows. Prior to installing and running the WorldCast Codec Management System, please ensure that your service PC meets the minimum hard- and software requirements: ...
  • Page 93 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 To enable to Journalist Panel check the box You can create a desktop and/or quick launch icon as required. Page 93 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland...
  • Page 94 To get started with the CMS application, ensure that the cabling is properly connected from the WorldCast Equinox to the PC, and that one of your service PC‟s Ethernet cards has an IP ad- dress within the range of 192.168.100.0 to 192.168.100.255. WorldCast Equinox units are set and clearly labeled with an IP address within this range as a factory default –...

  • Page 95: Getting Started

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3. Getting Started Launch the WorldCast Codec Management System application. You will find the program located in the Start Menu under Program  APT  WorldCast Codec Management System. Start the program and you will be prompted to log in:...
  • Page 96 The CMS Main Screen appears empty, when you log in for the first time Note: When running the CMS for the first time, this screen will not show any WorldCast Equinox units Page 96 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland Tel.: +44 28 9067 7200 | Fax: +44 28 9067 7201 | http://www.aptcodecs.com | contact@aptcodecs.com...

  • Page 97: The Main Tool Bar

    The Main Screen will appear for the first time without any WorldCast Equinox unit attached to the Family Tree. Click on “Add Unit” to enter a known IP address of the WorldCast Equinox unit you want to add to the Family Tree.

  • Page 98: Run The Net Wizard For Auto-Detection

    If you do not know which IP address is set on the WorldCast Equinox units, you may run the Net Wizard to de- tect them automatically (refer to the next section). 6.3.4. Run the Net Wizard for Auto-Detection The Net Wizard provides for automatic detection of each WorldCast Equinox connected to the network by its corresponding IP address.

  • Page 99: Worldcast Equinox Hardware Emulation

    255. For the PC to be able to address the WorldCast Equinox units it‟s IP address must be in the same subnet as the PC. If you are using the DHCP service for dynamic assigned IP addresses on your PC check that the as- signed address is in the same subnet.

  • Page 100: Log File And Alarms Report

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 To connect a “virtual” WorldCast Equinox unit to the Family Tree, enter an IP address within the range of 127.0.0.1 – 127.254.254.254 and select WorldCast Equinox as the APT Unit Type, then click on the “Add...

  • Page 101: The Alarms Report

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3.9. The Alarms Report Clicking on the Alarms button opens the Alarms Viewer Window. While the Log file, described above, logs all events, this Alarm Log File reports alarm Tool Bar logs only.
  • Page 102 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 The Log File Viewer Window The Log File Viewer Window reports all events, including the alarms The Log File Viewer allows you to select a particular unit in order to examine the file entries.
  • Page 103 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 The Alarm Information Window The Alarm Information Window reports all alarms Alarm viewing filter No Filter Critical Alarm Major Alarm Minor Alarm Date Filter Selecting this icon Selecting this icon...

  • Page 104: The User Management

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Audio Alarm (Right) Silence detected on Right Output Channel Minor Left Input silence Detect Silence detected on Left Input Channel Minor Right Input Silence Detect Silence detect on Right Input Channel Minor An ISDN dial has been made to another unit –...
  • Page 105 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Clicking on the “Users” button opens the User Management Window which provides the option of adding new users or deleting existing user accounts. To add a new user select “Add new user.” Enter the new user details in the dialog box provid- ed.

  • Page 106: Settings

    CMS screens and the Auto Update interval which pulls the Log File information from the connected hardware. Only two options are Tool Bar useful in the WorldCast Equinox – Display Options and Auto Update. Settings button CMS Display Options...
  • Page 107 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Auto update of logs/alarms (when open) This setting affects the Auto update period if the Log File Viewer or the Alarm Information Window is open. This is the case whenever you have downloaded the log files and keep the window open. Depending on this setting, the CMS updates the download periodically.

  • Page 108: Quick Connect Screen

    The SIP dialer is the easiest way to setup a SIP call. It is also common across all of the APT product range. On first switch to SIP mode, user will be prompted to enter SIP settings in the configuration browser.
  • Page 109 The address book is the SIP speed dial list (250 entries), you can enter these here or from the front panel or main NMS. It is also possible to load a SIP speed dial onto a unit using the APT Uploader Utility (separate ap- plication).
  • Page 110 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3.15.3 IP Settings These settings such as TTL, latency, QoS, packet size and IP port can all be set at desired options. If the IP port is set at Auto as in the example below, then the port will be auto negotiated between the units involved on the SIP call.
  • Page 111 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3.15.4 Audio Settings The audio preferences can be selected by pressing the add button. Once the algorithm and bit rate have been selected, these are then added to the list along with other algorithms if required. The preferred or- der can be changed using the up and down arrows on the right hand side.
  • Page 112 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3.15.5 Making the SIP call When all of the above steps are completed (only required once) then the actual SIP call can be made. This can also be achieved by right clicking on the phone icon on the SIP Connect tab.

  • Page 113: Sip Calls

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3.16. SIP Calls Clicking this button will show the active SIP calls. Tool Bar SIP Calls button The following window will open and this shows any active calls for units connected to the NMS and will also display details of these calls such as algorithms, SIP address, IP address, direction and port.

  • Page 114: Move Up Hierarchy

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.3.18. Move Up Hierarchy This button allows you to move up through the hierarchical levels (only appears if hierarchical views are enabled). Tool Bar Move up button 6.3.19. Active Connections...

  • Page 115: Worldcast Equinox Configuration Details

    : An alarm condition is shown by the addition of an icon to the unit dis- play. The WorldCast Equinox detail screen provides a real view of the selected WorldCast Equinox unit as it is con- figured in hardware. Page 115 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland Tel.: +44 28 9067 7200 | Fax: +44 28 9067 7201 | http://www.aptcodecs.com | contact@aptcodecs.com...
  • Page 116 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 To view or change setting click on the relevant set of folders This graphic is interactive and allows you to access the configuration details simply by clicking on the selected folder set: System Setup, Connection Setup, Audio Mode and Aux Setup.

  • Page 117: System Setup

    Folders button As described in the chapter above, double click on the WorldCast Equinox image that you want to config- ure on the Family Tree. The System Setup folder is accessed by simply clicking on the Sys icon at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 118: Sys - Cms Ip Interface

    Click on the CMS IP Configuration tab and examine the current settings. CMS IP configuration screen You can change the IP address and Subnet Mask of the WorldCast Equinox as well as the current gateway address. The current MAC address is also displayed.

  • Page 119: Sys - Time

    To change the time click on the hours, minutes or seconds and enter a new value or use the but- tons to increment or decrement to a new value. Click Refresh to upload the selected values to the WorldCast Equinox unit. Page 119 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland...

  • Page 120: Sys - Firmware

    Firmware update screen To update the firmware on the selected WorldCast Equinox/Astral you must first select the path where the new firmware version will be found. This will vary from installation to installation and may be on a CD drive or down- load directory if the firmware has been downloaded from the internet.
  • Page 121 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.5.4.2 Firmware Update Manager Clicking on the “Firmware Update Manager” button allows you to manage the firmware update of one or more Codecs in a centralized way. The Firmware Up-...
  • Page 122 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 3. The Firmware Update Manager will scan the firmware installed on all selected units and make recommendations: Page 122 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland...
  • Page 123 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Note : The same ISDN types should be used when upgrading Eclipse‟s or Equinox‟s. You may be prompted to choose USA or EU if the country type cannot be automatically detected.
  • Page 124 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Page 124 Whiterock Business Park - 729 Springfield Road - Belfast BT12 7FP - Northern Ireland Tel.: +44 28 9067 7200 | Fax: +44 28 9067 7201 | http://www.aptcodecs.com | contact@aptcodecs.com...
  • Page 125 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Note: In case one firmware upload has not been completed, there has probably been an ftp connection issue between the unit and the CMS/NMS. In this case, click Cancel and restart the Firmware Update Manager.

  • Page 126: Sys - Factory Defaults

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.5.5. Sys - Factory Defaults To revert to factory default settings for the selected WorldCast Equinox click on the Factory Defaults tab. Factory Defaults restore screen Click on Restore Defaults to begin the restore process.
  • Page 127 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Factory Default Settings Connection IP address Not Changed SubMask Not Changed Gateway Not Changed Mode Use Resequencer IP Settings Receive Latency 100mS Tx packet Size 512 bytes IP Port Number...
  • Page 128 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Primary Connection X.21 Access Level Multicast Disabled SIP Settings Receive Latency 100mS Route Direction Bi directional Packet size 512 bytes Remote HW type IP NACIP Destination Address 000.000.000.000 Port 5004 SIP server address sip:sipserver.not.used...

  • Page 129: Sys - Snmp Settings

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.5.6. Sys – SNMP Settings SNMP agent is configured using the following screen:- SNMP agent screen 6.5.6.1 SNMP Trap Configuration You can send SNMP traps to up to five SNMP managers. To enable a particular IP address enter the IP ad- dress in the text box and check the corresponding Enable checkbox.

  • Page 130: Sys - Unit Settings

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Opto 5 Opto 6 Opto 7 6.5.6.2 SNMP Community Settings Use this area to configure the strings for read and write community for SNMP. If you do not use these then leave them as default.

  • Page 131: Upgrade

    2 fans will be fitted. This option will disable all fan alarms. This is useful if the codec is required to be used in a silent environment. Caution: APT recommend that fans are only disabled for periods of time. 6.5.8. Upgrade...

  • Page 132: Connection Setup

    You can select X.21, IP, SIP or ISDN as the Primary network connection. Alternatively you can select Standby – this puts the WorldCast Equinox into a standby state where it will not generate any audio traffic or any alarms. You can also select X.21, IP or ISDN as the secondary Backup network connection – or disable the secondary Backup connection.

  • Page 133: Cnx - X.21

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 You must select whether the selected WorldCast Equinox is operating in Master or Slave mode. Master and slave settings are used for 2 reasons. Firstly this setting selects which codec in a codec pair will control the operation of the connection. If the Primary connection fails the Master attempts calling on the Backup connection.

  • Page 134: Cnx - Isdn Connect

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Selecting an audio profile Once you have selected an audio profile the relevant setting are displayed under Codec Settings. Audio pro- files are created in section 6.6.3 Audio Mode - Audio Profiles.

  • Page 135: Cnx - Ip Connect / Sip Connect

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Click on Drop to disconnect the ISDN calls and stop sending audio over the ISDN lines connection. The B channel icons will display the state of the ISDN line – grey when the B channel is deactivated, red when the B channel is active but not connected and green when the B channel is connected.

  • Page 136: Cnx - Ip Speed Dials

    IP parameters. You can specify a connection to a remote codec using only the IP speed dial – the WorldCast Equinox has all of the information it requires to make the connection. This screen allows you to add, edit and delete IP speed dials.
  • Page 137 Select an IP port number – this will be used to transport (send and receive) the audio traffic using RTP/UDP through the network. Note: When connecting to an APT Tokyo codec you must use port 5004 on the Equinox Note: RTCP/UDP traffic is sent on the next highest port. You must enable both ports on any firewalls installed in your network.
  • Page 138 The guide for which firmware version work with each mode are outlined below: IP Legacy: IP Legacy mode should be used when communicating with APT units which do not use the NACIP complaint IP streams. The following firmware versions or earlier should be used with this mode: Horizon 1.36 or earlier...

  • Page 139: Cnx - Isdn Speed Dials

    ISDN telephone numbers associated with an audio profile. You can specify a connection to a remote codec using only the ISDN speed dial – the WorldCast Equinox has all of the information it requires to make the connection. This screen allows you to add, edit and delete ISDN speed dials. It also allows you to select an ISDN speed dial and initiate a connection to a remote codec.

  • Page 140: Ip Performance Monitoring

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 To change an entry locate the entry by typing in the entry number or by using the buttons to se- quence up and down the list. The screen will display the current contents of the entry – simply change any of the entries to the new desired value.
  • Page 141 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 packet count codec's configuration Resequencing Ac- A packet has been re-sequenced (i.e. it has arrived late / early but can tivity Count be played out) Flooded Buffer The buffer has detected above 180%. Buffer levels have been normal- Count ized to latency.

  • Page 142: Sip Settings

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.5.17. SIP Settings The SIP settings tab is where the SIP server address and local SIP user address can be setup. If there is no SIP server to be used (i.e. just point to point) then enable „peer to peer mode‟. It is also possible to setup the automatic port assignment from here along with the other global settings such as QoS, Latency, Port, packet size and direction.

  • Page 143: Isdn Settings

    This option allows you to set a value for the dial timeout – the length of time (in seconds) that a WorldCast Equinox will wait for an ISDN call to connect before abandoning the call. The cur- rent value is displayed and you are prompted to enter a new value. Press Ent to complete.

  • Page 144: Panic Dial

    Setup SPIDs: This option will allow you to enter the SPID (Service Profile ID) values for the ISDN lines that the WorldCast Equinox unit is connected to. This is used only of you are using a North Ameri- can network.

  • Page 145: Packet Resequencer

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.5.21. Packet Resequencer There is a packet resequencer included within the WorldCast Equinox. This can be enabled by clicking on the „Use Resequencer‟ check box located in the IP connect tab as shown below. Figure: 5-27a Resequencer on/off The packet resequencer will re-sequence packets that arrive out of order.
  • Page 146 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.5.22.1 FEC Description The WorldCast Meridian implements a Forward Error Correction (FEC) scheme to protect against packet losses when transporting real-time audio over IP networks. The scheme is com- pliant with SMPTE 2022-1-2007 which is derived from RFC2733.
  • Page 147 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Column FECs Fig : Generating FEC packets in the encoder. When FEC and media packets arrive in the receiving equipment, they are again buffered for use in FEC media packet recovery scheme. The figure below shows the worse case packet loss pattern within one frame that could be fixed with a 5×5 FEC scheme.
  • Page 148 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Column FECs Fig : frame of decoder media and FEC packets that presents a burst loss of packet information. Running FEC limits the route latency in the Worldcast Meridian. SMPTE restricts the time window in which the FEC packets must be transmitted once created.
  • Page 149 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Column FECs generated Column FECs transmitted Column FECs Fig: Timing of FEC packet generation and transmission. Note: The auto latency buffer will override the set latency of a speeddial when FEC is enabled (if the Speed dials‟s latency buffer is <60 or >200 packets worth long.
  • Page 150 +6 or +2. Note: Embedded Aux and relays are not affected by FEC port configuration. Note: APT do not recommend FEC for use with Linear PCM 24 22kHz Stereo. Note: Using FEC will add approximately 20% onto your bandwidth usage.

  • Page 151: Audio Mode

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.6. Audio Mode Clicking on the “Audio” button opens the Audio Configuration folder which provides a set of configuration tabs. These configurations are related to the Audio Setup network audio codec settings of the unit.
  • Page 152 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Audio IO Setup Select either Analog or Digital format for audio I/O – a LED on the rear panel will indicate the selected format. Select the required I/O Impedance (10k /50 or 600 ) Note: I/O impedance only valid when analog interface selected Select the sample frequency required (32kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48kHz or an external Reference)

  • Page 153: Audio - Audio Profiles

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 WorldCast Equinox. Once you have selected the correct Audio I/O parameters click to configure the WorldCast Equinox If you decide not to configure the Audio I/O parameters click to re- vert back to the old 6.6.3.
  • Page 154 L2 or MPEG L3 algorithms* You can also change the default audio profile on the WorldCast Equinox by clicking “Set this Profile on the Unit”. If the unit is using ISDN or X.21 as the primary connection then the default audio profile will be changed to the one selected.
  • Page 155 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Once you have entered the audio profile information click to configure the WorldCast Equinox with this profile If you decide not to use the newly selected audio profile click to revert back to the old profile Note: The Equinox provides algorithm auto-detection for incoming G.711 calls on ISDN.

  • Page 156: Audio - Alarm Config

    MPEG 2/4 AAC-LC, MPEG 4 AAC LD, MPEG 4 AAC ELD and MPEG 4 AAC HE v1/v2 are all chargeable algo- rithms. Please contact APT to purchase. These are easily upgraded via NMS with an Upgrade code. 6.6.4. Audio - Alarm Config To set up the audio alarms click on the Alarm Config tab.

  • Page 157: Aux Mode

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Once you have selected an audio alarm click to enable the alarm in the WorldCast Equinox If you decide not to select an audio alarm click to revert back to...

  • Page 158: Aux - Relays

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 If the unit is configured for MPEG Layer 2 and for Embedded Aux Data then the screen will allow you to select a compatibility mode for the RE66x range of codecs – this will allow you to exchange Aux Data with RE codecs over MPEG L2 on ISDN or X.21 connections.

  • Page 159: Aux - Opto/Remote

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Once you have entered the information click to configure the WorldCast Equinox If you decide not to change the information click to revert back to the 6.7.3. AUX – Opto/Remote...

  • Page 160: Aux - Opto/Remote (If Hardware Modification Is Included)

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Note: AUX/Relay data will not work over a separate IP stream in multicast. It will only work in em- bedded. This is because aux/relay is sent over a UDP stream, not an RTP stream which is the one...

  • Page 161: One File Configuration

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 If the 7 Relay option is selected this is the same as previous operation in that all 7 relays will be active. Input Pulse stretching is described in section 5.6.6. This setting is off by default and should be set to on if pulse stretching is required.

  • Page 162: Point To Point Ip Connect Feature

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 6.9. Point to Point IP Connect Feature The Point to Point IP Connect Feature allows for a duplex IP connection to be made between 2 units. Before initiating the connection, the user must ensure that both ends of the imminent connection are set- up the same, i.e.
  • Page 163 WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 Pressing „OK‟ will initiate the duplex connection. In order for the connection to proceed, the following settings must be the same on the 2 units involved in the duplex call:...

  • Page 164: Example Configurations

    7.1. Backing up an IP Connection Using X.21 When the WorldCast Equinox is configured for a primary IP connection and a secondary backup X.21 connec- tion any break in the primary audio data will force the codecs to establish a connection on the backup X.21 link.

  • Page 165: Backing Up An X.21 Connection Using Ip

    7.2. Backing up an X.21 Connection Using IP When the WorldCast Equinox is configured for a primary X.21 connection and a secondary backup IP connec- tion any break in the primary audio data will force the codecs to establish a connection on the backup IP link.

  • Page 166: Backing Up An X.21 Connection Using Isdn

    7.3. Backing up an X.21 Connection Using ISDN When the WorldCast Equinox is configured for a primary X.21 connection and a secondary backup ISDN con- nection any break in the primary audio data will force the codecs to establish a connection on the backup ISDN link.

  • Page 167: Backing Up An Ip Connection Using Isdn

    7.4. Backing up an IP Connection using ISDN When the WorldCast Equinox is configured for a primary IP connection and a secondary backup ISDN connec- tion any break in the primary audio data will force the codecs to establish a connection on the backup ISDN link.

  • Page 168: Connecting A Worldcast Equinox To A Worldnet Tokyo

    Set the Communications Interface to either X.21, NET or ISDN. Before connecting to IP you must check that the Audio Encoder/Decoder settings are the same and the same algorithm is being used on the WorldCast Equinox – otherwise the connection will fail e.g. algorithm, sample rate, bitrate and mode.

  • Page 169: Connecting A Worldcast Equinox To A Ccs Prima Lt

    WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011 7.6. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a CCS Prima LT The only compatible modes between WorldCast Equinox and CCS PrimaLT are over ISDN at 64kbps (G722, MPEG Layer 2 and MPEG Layer 3) and 128kbps (MPEG Layer 2).

  • Page 170: Connecting A Worldcast Equinox To A Telos Zephyr

    Note: With release 1.0, only the following algorithms are available: Eapt-X16, Eapt-X24 and MPEG The only compatible modes between WorldCast Equinox and CCS PrimaLT are over ISDN at 64kbps (G722, MPEG Layer 2 and MPEG Layer 3) and 128kbps (MPEG Layer 2).

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