Page 1 IP-4c Audio over IP codec User Manual Professional multi-format four channel audio over IP coder · decoder · transcoder User Manual IP-4c V1.96 Screenshots: App Version 1.19, 1.22, 1.23, 1.27 beta 23 July 2021...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
11.1. Presets for TS/SAT ............................30 11.2. Presets for TS/IP .............................. 30 11.3. Presets for TS/SRT ............................32 11.4. Presets for Elementary Stream ........................33 11.5. Presets for Livewire ............................35 11.6. Presets for SRT ..............................36 User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 3 15.2. Set up Monitoring for Audio Inputs ........................ 75 15.3. Set up Monitoring for Audio Outputs ......................76 15.4. Set up the Alarm Control of the Device ......................77 15.5. Audio Monitoring via Live Listening ........................ 78 15.6. Audio Bypass Relay (optional) ......................... 80 User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 4 20.9. Set up Time ..............................108 20.10. Configure User Accounts ..........................109 20.11. Set up the Session Timeout ........................... 111 20.12. Reboot the Device ............................112 20.13. Restore Factory Settings ..........................112 Maintenance and Servicing ..........................113 Troubleshooting ..............................114 User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 5 Technical Data ..............................115 User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 6: Symbols In This Manual
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Describes precautions necessary to protect the equipment. NOTE: Useful information for the user. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 7: Introduction
- receiving Audio over IP. The IP-4c is able to encode, decode and transcode several Audio over IP streams (RTP/RTCP, UDP). Furthermore, the IP-4c has up to 4 digital stereo channel inputs and up to 2 stereo analog channel inputs.
Page 8 LED, log messages Control Settings backup The IP-4c is able to store and load all settings through the web interface to a local file. SNMP, NMS Additional monitoring of the device using SNMP. Rudimentary device control, status information and alarm trap generation is featured. Optional: control via centralized Network Management System (NMS).
Page 9 User Only experienced technical personnel or engineers should operate the IP-4c. NOTE: Read this manual carefully before attempting to operate the unit. Save this user manual for future reference – it contains important safety and operating instructions for the device.
Page 10: Safety Instructions
Never operate the device, if it does not function properly. If the device or its part is out of order, put it out of operation. Never repair the device by yourself. If there are any damages in the device, send it immediately to 2wcom Systems for maintenance or dispose it professionally according to the regional disposal regulations.
Page 11 Cleaning: Do not use corrosive detergents on the device such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or acetone. Clean the surface of the device only with a soft dry cloth. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 12: Supplied Parts
Breakout cable for 4x DTE input and 4x DTE output (optional) ▪ User manual in PDF format to download; on request by paper *available for different countries NOTE: The scope of delivery may deviate in special cases. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 13: Manufacturer
2wcom Systems GmbH • Am Sophienhof 8 • 24941 Flensburg • Germany Phone (+49) 461 662830-0 • Fax (+49) 461 662830-11 contact@2wcom.com • www.2wcom.com © 2021 • 2wcom and the 2wcom logo are registered trademarks of 2wcom in Germany and other countries User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 14: Installation
Keep the mains supply plug readily accessible to the user. WARNING WARNING Disconnect mains power plug before you open the housing. Repair of the equipment must only be carried out by authorized and qualified personnel. Read also Section „Safety Instructions” (see page 10). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 15: Operation
7.2. Operation via LCD/Jog Wheel 7.2.1. Description of the Menu Navigation Some basic functions of the device can also be operated via the LCD/jog wheel at the device. The possible movements of the jog wheel are: Push Turn User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 16 To adjust a menu entry, push and then turn the jog wheel. − To confirm the adjustment, push the jog wheel. − To return to a previous menu level, activate the menu entry “<<”. − Some settings need a restart of the device to be activated. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 17: Navigation Structure
7.2.2. Navigation Structure Status Overview menu Levels System Info User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 18 Configuration menu Interface Headphone Ctrl Data 1 Network Data 2 Reset admin password System Reset to system defaults Reboot User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 19: First Steps
If you see the voltage of 48+ V and 0 V, fasten the +48 V wire to “L” in the connector. If you use the voltage 0 V and -48 V, fasten the 0 V wire to “L” in the connector.  The “Power” LED will turn on green if both power supply cords are connected. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 20: Network Configuration
 The “Power” LED will blink green/red if only one power supply cord is connected. If the IP-4c is equipped with the optional plug-in power supply units, the left and the right plug-in power supply units are independent from each other. You can exchange one of them in the IP-4c during ongoing operation if one power supply unit fails.
Page 21: Connecting The Device
Before you use the IP-4c as an encoder/decoder/transcoder, make some presets for each available input and codec. Follow the six steps (see Figure 5) for quick operation of the IP-4c as encoder, decoder or transcoder: Define presets for input sources (see section 11 “Preset Input Sources” on page 29).
Page 22: Set Up Alarm
Click the “Save“ button to save the changes. In the same menu you can see status LEDs of each monitoring parameter and under Status→Log details about the sent alarms (for more information about log see section 20.5). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 23: Control Elements And Connectors
Jog wheel for the device operation via the LCD screen on the device. Turn the jog wheel to place the cursor on the desired menu entry and push the jog wheel to activate the highlighted menu entry. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 24: Back Panel
2x integrated balanced XLR female socket; input of the right channel of the analog audio signal, balanced >10kΩ [RF 1/2] (optional) antenna input for SAT or FM tuner [SYNC/AUX 1] (optional) connector for SFN synchronization (GPS input) [AUX 2] (optional) signal output depending on built-in tuner User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 25: Network Settings
10.2. Monitoring Function: Configuration of SNMP As part of the monitoring function, the device is capable to send SNMP traps to the defined IP addresses of the SNMP managers. It is also possible to readout device settings via SNMP Get. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 26: Monitoring Function: Configuration Of Ember
15 “Monitoring and Alarm Control” on page 74. 10.3. Monitoring Function: Configuration of EMBER+ As part of the monitoring and remote control function, the device is capable to be controlled over the Ember+ protocol (optional on request). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 27: Ntp Settings: Configuration Of Date And Time
This menu item is available under Network Settings→EMBER+ and is used to configure the Ember+ access to the IP-4c (see Figure 7). Figure 7: Network Settings – EMBER+ In this menu you can configure or change the following parameters: Mode: Dropdown list options: Off, UDP, TCP, UDP/TCP.
Page 28  Save the changes by clicking the “Save” button. NOTE: Additionally, you can read out and manually set up the current date and time in the internal clock of the device under System Settings→Time (see section 20.9 “Set up Time” on page 108). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 29: Preset Input Sources
11. Preset Input Sources All input sources you can preset in the web interface of the IP-4c under Codec Settings→Codec in the “Input Sources/Profiles” block (see Figure 9). Figure 9: Input codec profiles You can create and save up to 16 presets for each input source and use them for encoder and decoder:...
Page 30: Presets For Ts/Sat
To configure the presets for input source “Transport Stream” (tab “TS/IP”) make the following configurations: Create and edit a new preset for input source “TS/IP” as described on page 30 (see Figure 5 “Codec Configuration” on page 22 , #1). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 31 Configure up to 16 demultiplexer presets for each TS source (TS/IP and TS/SRT) in the “Demux Configurations” block in the same menu (see Figure 11 on page 32). Select the source for the demultiplexer preset in the dropdown menu “TS source”: TS/IP or TS/SRT. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 32: Presets For Ts/Srt
Buffer” on page 69). 11. If the input stream of the decoder contains ancillary data, the IP-4c can forward them to the [Data] or [DTE] outputs. In this case, enable the switch for ancillary data. For more information on ancillary data, see 12 Ancillary Data Settings.
Page 33: Presets For Elementary Stream
IP Interface: Choose the interface for the input signal: Data 1 or Data 2. Latency (ms): Define the time interval for the latency (milliseconds) before the IP-4c starts to decode the signal distributed via SRT protocol. Use Encryption: If the input stream is protected by AES encryption, activate end-to-end encryption by switching “ON”.
Page 34 Activate Dualstreaming by selecting “ON” in the virtual switch “Dualstreaming” in the last field. The menu will be expanded to the additional configuration field. Configure the IP parameters for Dualstreaming. For the Ethernet input you can set up the same or different sources Data 1/2. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 35: Presets For Livewire
19 “Buffer Delay Management” on page 102). If the input stream of the decoder contains ancillary data, the IP-4c can forward them to the [Data] or [DTE] outputs. In this case, enable the switch for ancillary data. For more information on ancillary data, see 12 Ancillary Data Settings.
Page 36: Presets For Srt
Create and edit a new preset for input source “SRT” as described on page 30 (see Figure 5, #1). Enter the following data in the fields of the configuration of the input source “SRT settings” in the “Edit” menu (see Figure 16 “Input Source for coder – SRT” on page 37): User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 37 Select the interface for SRT connection: Data 1/2. Latency (ms): Define the time interval for the latency (milliseconds) before the IP-4c starts to decode the signal distributed via SRT protocol. Use Encryption: To protect your content from contribution to distribution activate end-to-end encryption by switching “ON”.
Page 38: Presets For Sip
11.7. Presets for SIP The IP-4c supports Audio IP streaming using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). NOTE: The option “IP streaming over SIP” is only available, if the right “EBU Tech 3326” is activated. You can use SIP connection for bidirectional data flows between Encoder and Decoder: directly over the Data 1/2 interfaces or over server (registrar).
Page 39: Presets For Icecast
Set up a value for audio buffer in the decoder in ms before playback is started (for more information about buffer see section 19 “Buffer Delay Management” on page 102). Figure 18: Input Source for coder – Audio over IP (Icecast) Click the “Save“ button to save the changes. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 40: Presets For Internal Storage
11.10. Presets for XLR You can use the intergrated XLR interfaces as audio inputs for encoder and decoder. The IP-4c is equipped with 4 digital or 2 analog/digital audio inputs and outputs (channels). To configure the presets for Audio Inputs 1-4 (analog/digital) make the following configurations: Configure the XLR interfaces for digital or/and analog audio inputs (Interface Settings→Audio XLR, see section...
Page 41 Assign a name to the Audio Input Setting for better reference. Ancillary Data Source: If the input of the decoder contains ancillary data, the IP-4c can forward them to the [Data] or [DTE] outputs. In this case, enable the switch for ancillary data. For more information on ancillary data, see 12 Ancillary Data Settings.
Page 42: Ancillary Data Settings
If UDP is enabled as the output, enter the IP address. This can be multicast IP. Specify the port for ancillary data output via. Select the [Data] interface. If it is an interface with VLAN, select the VLAN to be used. Click Save. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 43: Encoder Configuration
Sources/Profiles” block (see Figure 20). Figure 20: Codec Profile Presets The IP-4c has 8 encoders and you can create and save up to 16 presets for codec profiles and use them for encoder. To define codec profiles make the following configurations: Click ...
Page 44: Assign Input Source/Codec Profile
Figure 21: Codec profile settings Save the changes after each configuration by clicking “Save”. 13.2. Assign Input Source/Codec Profile The IP-4c is equipped with 8 parallel encoders that can operate at the same time. One input can be source for several encoders. ✓...
Page 45 NOTE: The IP-4c can also operate as a transcoder and change the codec format of an input audio stream. For transcoding, assign the corresponding input stream to the encoder and configure the format of the output stream (see section 13.3 “Set up Encoder Outputs” on page 46).
Page 46: Set Up Encoder Outputs
13.3. Set up Encoder Outputs The following outputs for encoder are available in the IP-4c: • [Data 1-2] o TS Multiplexer o Elementary Streams o SRT o Icecast Source Client o Icecast Server (not yet available) o File (not yet available) You can configure and activate several output streams for each encoder in the web interface under Codec Settings→Codec in the “Encoder Outputs”...
Page 47: Output Ts Multiplexer
13.3.1. Output TS Multiplexer IP-4c is able to output up to 8 multiplexed streams over IP and optionally over ASI output at the same time. One multiplexed stream can contain up to 16 programs and to each program you can add up to 16 payload contents. You can use both IP interfaces Data 1 and Data 2 outputs for the same stream content and the same destination as a redundancy or send different stream contents to the same or different destinations.
Page 48: Ts Multiplexer Output Over Ip
13.3.1.2. TS Multiplexer Output over IP The IP-4c can output Transport Stream over two IP interfaces [Data 1/2] and optionally over BNC interface [ASI OUT]. For each TS Multiplex 1-8 you can preset several output destinations for IP and ASI streams in the web interface of the IP-4c under Codec Settings→TS Multiplexer in the “Multiplexer Outputs”...
Page 49 (optional: “TS Encoder” and “SRT Encoder” rights) Transport stream over ASI Output (optional) [ASI OUT] Possible streams for IP outputs are TS/IP and TS/SRT. Configure multiplex 1-8 outputs for TS over IP interfaces under Codec Settings→TS Multiplexer as follows: User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 50 Enter the following data in the fields of the configuration of one TS/IP destination in the “Edit” menu of the “TS/IP” tab (see Figure 27): Figure 27: Edit output TS/IP Activation: Activate this output stream by selecting “ON” in the virtual switch. Name: Enter the name of the stream for better reference. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 51 Activate automatic configuration of the source port by selecting “ON”. source port: If deactivated: enter the port number manually (relevant for e.g. Firewall). Destination Port: Specify the port number of the destination. IP interface: Select the interface for the output: Data 1/2. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 52 Figure 28: Edit output TS/SRT Latency: Define the time interval for the latency (milliseconds) before the IP-4c starts to output the SRT stream. Use Encryption: For the SRT TS output you can use 128 bit, 192 bit or 256 bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) end-to-end encryption.
Page 53: Ts Multiplexer Output Over Asi (Optional)
For the output “Elementary Streams” you can predefine up to 64 output streams (destinations) over [Data 1/2] interfaces. Each “Elementary Stream” output can be assigned to one preconfigured Encoder 1-8 (see 13.2 “Assign Input Source/Codec Profile” on page 44) and to Ethernet outputs Data 1 or Data 2. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 54 Select the interface for the output: Data 1/2. VLAN: Select a configured VLAN ID. Use value “zero”, if the VLAN connection should be disabled. Mode: Select mode of the output stream in the dropdown menu: RTP or UDP. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 55: Output Srt
Create and edit a new preset for encoder output “SRT” as described on page 41 (see Figure 23 “Encoder Outputs Configuration” on page 40). Enter the following data in the fields of the configuration of the output source “SRT” in the “Edit” menu (see Figure 26): Figure 31: Encoder output settings – SRT User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 56: Output Icecast Source Client
IP interface: Select the interface for the output: Data 1/2. Latency: Define the time interval for the latency (milliseconds) before the IP-4c starts to output the SRT stream. Use Encryption: To protect your content from contribution to distribution activate end-to-end encryption by switching “ON”.
Page 57: Output Icecast
Not yet available 13.4. Set up Encoder Input Level For analog and digital input source you can set up the audio type and the input gain. Follow the steps below: Select Interface Settings→Audio XLR (see Figure 33): User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 58: Set Up Fec For Encoder
Information→Overview in the field “Audio Levels” (see Figure 38). 13.5. Set up FEC for Encoder The IP-4c coder implements Pro MPEG FEC (Practice #3 release 2) to reduce packet loss and burst errors in the outcoming IP data stream. You can activate and configure the Pro MPEG Forward Error Correction for “TS/IP” and “Elementary Stream” output stream.
Page 59: View The Encoder Status
To see more details about the encoder status, select one encoder (e.g. “Encoder 1” in Figure 35, green frame) and the parameters of the currently encoding signal in the selected Encoder will be displayed in the field below (“Details-Encoder 1” in Figure 36, green frame). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 60 To reset the counters in the status fields, click the “Reset Counters” button. Details of the assigned outputs are displayed in the last table in Figure 36 (blue frame). To select the view of an assigned output, click to the corresponding tab. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 61 11. To see further details about the payload of one program, select the corresponding Program (e.g. Program 1 in Figure 37, blue frame #2). The menu will extend to the block “Details – Program 1” (see Figure 37, blue frame #3). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 62 Figure 37: Overview – DVB TS Multiplexer (version with activated “TS Multiplexer” rights) 12. The current level of the inputs is displayed on the display of the unit and in the web interface under Information→Overview in the field “Audio Interfaces” (see Figure 38). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 63 Green color – The level is under the recommended maximum 13. Under Status→DTE Data you can view the status of the encoder for the DTE Ancillary Data for DTE 1-4 inputs (s. Figure 39 below). Figure 39: Status - DTE Ancillary Data User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 64 To invert the GPOs and see the status of the switched GPO in case of a triggered alarm, open the menu Interface Settings→GPO and see step 4. on page 91 in section 17.4 “GPO”. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 65: Decoder Settings
Analog OUT or AES/EBU OUT outputs. NOTE: If the IP-4c is activated for 2 channels, you can switch the audio inputs and outputs between analog and digital and use them as backup input sources as a redundancy solution from an external device (for example a satellite receiver) or for a loop-back test.
Page 66 (see Figure 41).  You can also change the “Source Assignment” directly in the dropdown menu for each decoder in the “Input Source Assignment” block by clicking the arrow in the corresponding source field (see Figure 41). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 67: Set Up Fec For Decoder
14.3. Set up Dual Streaming und Stream4sure The IP-4c is equipped with two IP Ports that serve for dual streaming redundancy. The device is able to receive the same audio signal over dual IP inputs from different IP addresses and in different quality as a redundancy and to decode it to one digital/analog audio.
Page 68: Set Up Decoder Output Level
14.4. Set up Decoder Output Level You can use the intergraded XLR interfaces as audio outputs for encoder and decoder. The IP-4c is equipped with 4 digital or 2 analog/digital audio inputs and outputs (channels). The IP-4c outputs the decoded audio signal as a digital and analog audio over both outputs [A-L/R OUT 1-2] and/or [D OUT 1-2] or 4 digital outputs (extra rights).
Page 69: Set Up Buffer
Information→Overview in the field “Audio Interfaces” (see Figure 48 on page 72).  If the input stream of the decoder contains ancillary data, the IP-4c can forward them to the serial outputs [DTE 1-8]. To set up the forwarding see section 11.2 “Presets for TS/IP” on page 30 and section 11.3 “Presets for TS/SRT” on page 32).
Page 70 To set up switch criteria for each input streaming and audio input in the decoder: Open the window Switch Criteria under Codec Settings→Switch Criteria in the web interface of the IP-4c. See the switch criteria for input streaming sources and audio inputs in Figure 43 - Figure 47 on page 70.
Page 71: View The Decoder Status
The following abbreviations are used for the coder parameters: − SR – Sampling Rate − SW – Sampling Width − FEC – Forward Error Correction To reset the counters in the status fields, click the “Reset Counters” button. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 72 − Bitrate - audio bit rate − SR – Sampling Rate − Buffer – Delay Buffer for decoded audio − Error – the number of errors in the decoder (e.g. failed samples, no audio, PER etc.) User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 73 To invert the GPOs and see the status of the switched GPO in case of a triggered alarm, open the menu Interface Settings→GPO and see step 4. on page 91 in section 17.4 “GPO”. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 74: Monitoring And Alarm Control
15. Monitoring and Alarm Control The IP-4c is able to monitor the audio signal and to recognize errors in the inputs and outputs. You can individually set up separate parameters for monitoring the audio inputs/outputs and for sending alarm. A triggered alarm is signaled by sending SNMP traps, activating of an available relay and, if configured, of the “Warning”...
Page 75: Set Up Monitoring For Audio Inputs
15.2. Set up Monitoring for Audio Inputs The IP-4c is able to monitor and to recognize errors in the audio inputs. The following alarm functions for audio inputs can be activated for each audio input (Audio 1-4 depending on activated channels):...
Page 76: Set Up Monitoring For Audio Outputs
Enable checkbox “LED”, if the alarm should be signaled by the Warning LED on the web interface page or on the front panel of the device (see Table 1: Monitoring LEDs on the IP-4c Web Interface on page 74). Choose in the dropdown menu “Relay” one of the available relays 1-8 that should switch to signal the alarm.
Page 77: Set Up The Alarm Control Of The Device
Inputs” on page 75 15.4. Set up the Alarm Control of the Device The following parameters and alarms for device monitoring of the IP-4c can be activated: Power failure Alarm is set off, if the device detects an error in a power supply unit.
Page 78: Audio Monitoring Via Live Listening
Live Listening enables you to listen "live" to any of the audio input sources as well as the audio outputs directly over the IP-4c web interface. The IP-4c is equipped with an adjustable bit rate encoder that can encode the input audio signal in five different formats: MPEG Layer2, MPEG Layer 3, AAA-LC, HE-AACv1 and HE-AACv2.
Page 79 “Bitrate”. Click the “Save” button to save the changes. To start audio streaming, use the menu in the right top corner of the IP-4c web interface (see red frame in Figure 56): a) In the “Live Source” field, select available configured audio sources for Streaming (see Figure 55).
Page 80: Audio Bypass Relay (Optional)
If the power is back again and the device boots up, the normal mode will be switched back (see Figure 58). If the IP-4c boots up incorrectly after voltage recovery, the relay will not switch back. To get to normal mode, restart the device.
Page 81 IP-4c Bypass Relay ON Audio IN Audio OUT IP-4c Bypass Relays Bypass Relays Encoder Decoder POWER FAILURE Main source FMC01 VisioDocument transmission system .vsd version 1.1 version 1.0 public Alternative source confidential Figure 57: Bypass relay and power failure. IP-4c Normal mode...
Page 82: Handling Of Aes67
The encoder can generate and the decoder can receive elementary streams. If the output streams should be compatible with Dante, RAVENNA etc., use AES67 in the IP-4c. There is no automatic integration of AES67 streams into Dante systems. You have to add separate configuration profiles for the encoder and the decoder.
Page 83: Receive And Decode Aes67 Streams
Figure 62). c) If no RAVENNA streams are available, configure the input source settings manually. NOTE: Set the correct multicast address and port (normally 5004). d) Click the “Save” button to save the settings. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 84 Figure 61: Input Source Settings for Elementary Streams Figure 62: Copied RAVENNA Input Stream Settings and Decoder Configuration User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 85 NOTE: You can drag and drop the “Input Sources” presets directly to the decoder (see red frames in Figure 63). Figure 63: Decoder Input Setup for AES67/Dante Stream Click the “Save” button to save the settings.  The IP-4c is now decoding digital/analog audio from the AES67 input stream. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 86: Interface Settings
17. Interface Settings 17.1. Audio XLR You can use the intergraded XLR interfaces as audio inputs for encoder and decoder. The IP-4c is equipped with 4 digital or 2 analog/digital audio inputs and outputs (channels). Digital audio levels are forwarded transparent for any audio level up to 0 dBFS. For monitoring purposes, the IP-4c offers silence detection for levels between -90 and 0 dBFS (See 15.2 Set up Monitoring for Audio Inputs).
Page 87 NOTE: "Sample Rate Converter" switched off corresponds to the activated "Transparent Mode" in the MM01 devices and to the activated “SRC Bypass” in earlier IP-4c versions (< 1.26 App version, see Figure 65). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 88: Headphone
Figure 66: Headphone interface settings 17.3. DTE The IP-4c unit is equipped with a 15 pole male D-Sub connector for data communication. To connect the serial interfaces, use the serial breakout cable (optional). The pin assignment of the DTE interface is defined in the IP-4c as follows:...
Page 89 Figure 67: Interface Settings for DTE 1-4 outputs and inputs Configurable settings are the baud rate for DTE 1-4 inputs and outputs. Possible baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600 and 115200 baud. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 90: Gpo
 Save the settings by clicking the „Save“ button. 17.4. GPO The IP-4c unit is equipped with a 26 pole D-sub male connector with 8 floating relay contacts. The relays can be used for alerts of the monitoring function. D-Sub male connector, high density, 26...
Page 91 Select “GPIO” to enable the control of the relay via GPIO-forwarding over the encoder inputs (see section 17.5 “GPI” on page 92). Save the settings by clicking the “Save“ button. Figure 69: Figure: Alarm trigger over GPO User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 92: Gpi
17.5. GPI The IP-4c is equipped with 8 GPI inputs, housed in the same D-Sub connector as the GPOs. D-Sub male connector, high density, 26 pole GPIO Table 4 displays the scheme of the pin assignment in the GPI contacts: GPI No.
Page 93: Asi Output
(GPI1→GPO1, GPI2→GP02,… as shown in Figure 71). Figure 71: Figure GPIO Tunneling 17.6. ASI Output The IP-4c can be optionally equipped with an ASI interface (BNC 75 Ω) for TS output. To set up ASI output, follow steps below: Select Interface Settings→ASI Output (see Figure 72).
Page 94 In the dropdown menu “Output signal” assign to each output one preset for transport stream Multiplex 1-8 that should be sent over ASI output (more information about TS Multiplex configuration see section 13.3.1 “Output TS Multiplexer” on page 47). Save the changes after each configuration by clicking “Save”. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 95: Audio Over Ip Settings
NOTE: As soon as a SIP preset is assigned to one of the audio outputs (Decoder), the device is reachable for calls. Configure the local SIP port for the IP-4c under AoIP Settings→SIP (see Figure 74). Set “zero” for direct SIP- connection.
Page 96: Create New Sip Phonebook Entries
NOTE: The IP-4c is compliant with the mandatory directives N/ACIP EBU Tech 3326. Click the “Save” button to save the changes. 18.1.2. Create new SIP Phonebook Entries You can preconfigure up to 60 entries in the SIP phonebook. Create and configure new contacts in the SIP phonebook as follows: Open the menu AoIP Settings→SIP Phonebook (see Figure 75).
Page 97: Assign The Codec Profiles To The Sip Contacts
Enter the following data in the fields of the configuration of the SIP Audio Stream for the chosen contact: NOTE: − “Profile Encoder” defines the audio format that the IP-4c (encoder) should send; − “Profile Decoder” defines the audio format that the external encoder device should send.
Page 98: Establish Connection Via Sip Dial (Easy2Connect)
You have already assigned the codec profiles to the SIP phonebook entries for encoder and decoder (see Figure 78). Figure 78: Configured SIP contacts for encoder and decoder To establish the connection and to start data transmission: Select AoIP Settings→Easy2Connect in the web interface. The page “Overview/Easy2Connect (SIP)” appears: User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 99 “Connect” field. For manual access to the connection settings for decoder, deactivate the virtual switch “Use default settings”: In the “Details/Overview” tab in the same menu you can see the details of the activated SIP connections for decoder and of the current data transfer (see Figure 80): User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 100: Set Up Sap Service
Announce interval: Set up the time interval in seconds between sending SAP messages. Multicast loop: Activate “Multicast loop”, if the IP-4c should receive its own SAP announcements. Default setting is “OFF”. Receive address and port: Set the multicast address and port to receive SAP messages.
Page 101: Set Up Ptp Configuration
Figure 81: SAP Settings 18.3. Set up PTP Configuration Optionally, the IP-4c supports the PTP V2 (Precision Time Protocol) network synchronization that allows fully synchronized stream operations. To set up the PTP connection, you need administrator rights. Not yet available.
Page 102: Buffer Delay Management
19. Buffer Delay Management When using the IP-4c there are different stages where delay is introduced by processing or for security (i.e. FEC or dejitter buffer). For uninhibited operation, the user needs to make sure, that delay settings are in a safe area.
Page 103: Device Settings
Open the window Global under System Settings→Global (see Figure 87 on page 105). The device information is displayed in the “System information” field (see Figure 84). NOTE: The current version of the IP-4c is the “App version”. The parameter “HW Revision XPS/IF” specifies hardware information: XPS - eXtendable Processor System;...
Page 104 Figure 84: Global System Settings – System information To view the status of the device, open the field Status under Information→Overview. Figure 85: Information – status of the device User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 105: Set Up Rights
Some functions are optional such as 2 or 4 Channels and other. To use these functions, additional rights must be set. To upload and activate a rights file stored locally: Open the window Global under System Settings→Global. Figure 87: System Settings - Global User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 106: View Ancillary Data Status
The unit records the important system events such as cold start, warm start, firmware update, error messages etc. in a “Log”. To view and to edit the log: → Open the window Log under Status Log in the end of the menu (see Figure 88). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 107: Upload And Activate Settings Stored Locally
To clear the log, click the “Clear“ button and confirm the choice. 20.6. Upload and Activate Settings Stored Locally IP-4c is able to store and load all settings through the web interface to any local storage. To upload settings stored locally: Open the window Global under System Settings→Global.
Page 108: Save Settings To Local File
You can set up or change manually the present local time zone and date of the internal clock of the device. To set up the internal clock of the device: Open the window Time under System Settings→Time (see Figure 90). User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 109: Configure User Accounts
Change the login data for the full access in the Admin account field and repeat the new password. Click the “Save“ button to save the changes or the „Reset“ button to restore the last settings. Change the login data in the Manager account and Guest account field and repeat the new passwords. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 110 System Settings→User. Here you can configure the access to certain web interface pages for the manager and guest accounts. To adapt the access for manager and guest accounts to the separate IP-4c menus: Open the window “User settings” under System Settings→User.
Page 111: Set Up The Session Timeout
To set up the session timeout for the web interface of the device: Open the window Global under System Settings→Global (see Figure 93 on page 112). Enter the value in min for the session timeout in the Web interface field: User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 112: Reboot The Device
To reset the device to the factory settings: Open the window Global under System Settings→Global (see Figure 93 on page 112). In the “Control” block click „Now“ in the Load Factory Settings field to restore factory settings. User Manual IP-4c V1.96...
Page 113: Maintenance And Servicing
The IP-4c is optionally equipped with a left and right plug-in power supply unit that are independent from each other. You can exchange one of them in the IP-4c during ongoing operation if one power supply unit fails. To unplug the defect power supply unit, just pull out carefully the plug housing.
Page 114: Troubleshooting
“arp –d” in the Windows Command Prompt. For a support request to 2wcom team, please write the serial number of the device. The sticker with the serial number is normally on the rear side of the device: „S/N xxx.xxxxxx“.
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