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Prodys PortaNet Hardware And Reference Manual

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Nov 08
Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark
Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040
Rev 1.0
www.interstage.dk
- pro audio with a smile

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  • Page 1 interstage Nov 08 Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 Rev 1.0 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile...
  • Page 2 II.4.4.1. RS232 port ..............17 II.4.4.2. GPIO port ..............18 II.4.5 Ethernet port – the LAN Connector ..........19 II.4.6 ISDN Port.................19 II.4.7 Power supply ..............20 Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 2...
  • Page 3 V.5 Control Keys................42 V.5.1 The CALL 1 and CALL 2 keys ..........42 V.5.1.1. Establishing a call when PortaNet is configured as an IP Unicast/Multicast codec.............43 Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 4 V.5.1.2. Establishing a call when PortaNet is configured as an IP Multi- Unicast codec (NET = IP) ............45 V.5.1.3. Establishing a call when PortaNet is configured as an ISDN codec (NET = ISDN)................45 V.5.2 The INF key..............45 V.5.2.1. Screen 1: Battery information ...........46 V.5.2.2.
  • Page 5 VII.3.1 ISDN ................81 VII.3.2 LAN port ................81 VII.3.3 GPIO port...............82 VII.3.4 RS232 port..............82 VII.4 Power supply..............82 VII.5 Weight and dimensions............82 Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 5...

  • Page 6: Ce Declaration Of Compliance

    CE168X parking are in compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) of the European Union. A “Declaration of conformity” for PortaNet is available on file at Prodys offices in Spain. To obtain this information, contact with sales@prodys.net. CAUTION PortaNet uses a Lithium battery.
  • Page 7 ISDN interface, which allows ISDN connectivity at those places where IP is not available. PortaNet, as a member of the Prodys IP audio codec family, includes all the features of the ProntoNet, but adds some important enhancements in the audio interfaces and operationally for portable use.

  • Page 8: Auxiliary Data

    Nereus Nereus One PortaNet Nomada IP If several Prodys IP Family codecs are managed by means of the ProdysControl application please refer to the ProdysControl Manual as well. A wired control interfaces is provided (RS232) for most of the codecs. This control interface is useful if a specific customer management software is in place.
  • Page 9 This chapter provides hardware requirements and instructions for installing the ProntoNet unit. Chapter III – PortaNet Audio Outputs. This chapter describe the different PortaNet audio outputs and help the user understand the different configurations and applications. Chapter IV – Audio Presets.
  • Page 10 Report any damage to the shipping company immediately. Unpack the unit carefully, if you find any damage or the unit does not work correctly, you should contact Prodys or its distributor as soon as possible. II.2 Control Panel Prodys S.L.
  • Page 11 Address Book. CALL1 CALL2 are for establishing and terminating connections, and also to monitor the called/calling number. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 11...
  • Page 12 The battery is connected and powering the unit, but it is about to run out (about 20 minutes / 10% of battery capacity). When the unit is starting, the Power LED will be blink green. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 13 Each audio input can be adjusted independently, either locally with the knobs on the left area of the front panel, or remotely from the following window on the web page: Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 14 Once the audio input gain setting has been selected to be controlled by remote control, PortaNet reminds this effect on its display upon any attempt to increase or decrease the audio gains locally by means of the audio level controls.
  • Page 15 (48 volts.) However, it doesn’t have a headphone output related. For this purpose, the ‘aux’ output might be used. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 16 A RJ45 connector at the rear panel provides a serial port (RS232 port) for sending/receiving auxiliary data along with the encoded audio for IP and ISDN communications. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 17 The port is always set to 8 DATA bits, NO parity, 1 START bit and 1 STOP bit. The bit rate can be adjusted to between 300 and 9600 bps via software. Each PortaNet acts as a DCE device, therefore the connection to each of the RS232 ports is wired in the following way: PortaNet –...
  • Page 18 Normally Open Relay 1 Pin 4 Normally Closed Relay 2 Pin 9 Common Relay 2 Pin 5 Normally Open Relay 2 Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 18...
  • Page 19 There is one RJ45 connector for connecting to an S/T interface S/T (S There is available a special version with U ISDN interface. This option is available from version 5.2.1 onwards. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 20 B A T T E R Y N O T P R E S E N T B A T T E R Y : 6 0 % █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ ▌ Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 21 Once the unit is switched on, the boot sequence will start. This sequence will take about 50 seconds to finish, when the screen will display the status display. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...

  • Page 22: Portanet Audio Outputs

    III.2.2 Operation mode – Headphones Matrix The audio sources for the headphone outputs can be selected from the PortaNet web browser. At the same time, it is possible to define if some of them will be attenuated depending on which line (program or talkback) its corresponding input t is connected to.
  • Page 23 The following diagram shows how can be configured the headphone outputs: Following is showed the dialog to select the headphones configuration in the web page. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 24 Also, it allows the user to select whether the signal will be controlled from the audio input keypad. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 25 Talkback channel, that is when its corresponding Tb key has been pressed. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 26 Talkback channel or not. III.3 Line level balanced audio output: REC The audio sources for the REC output can be selected from the PortaNet web browser. III.3.1 Technical specifications Bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz (0.3dB).
  • Page 27 In this mode the REC output carries the audio signal coming from the line 1 or CUE. This mode is selected by clicking Cue signal in the configuration auxiliary output matrix. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 28 This mode is selected by clicking Cue and Program signals in the auxiliary output configuration matrix. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 29 Bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz (0.3dB). Maximum output level: +20dBu. THD+N < 0.005% @ 1kHz. SNR < 100 dB. Output impedance < 50 ohms. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 29...
  • Page 30 AUX output supports different configurations. III.4.2.1. CODEC mode In this operation mode, this output contains the signal coming from the second line (Talkback Rx). Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 31 AUX output. III.4.2.3. Other configurations for the Intercom mode This diagram shows all the signals which can be routed to the ‘aux’ output: Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...

  • Page 32: Audio Presets

    Due to the amount of different audio configuration parameters of PortaNet, a specific tool has been created for it: Audio Presets. PortaNet Audio presets allow the user to save audio settings and reapply them in a single step. Audio presets are available in the Audio configuration menu of the PortaNet web browser: IV.1 What is an audio preset?
  • Page 33 Miscellaneous options: the configuration of the different options available in the Misc Configuration menu. IV.2 Creating a preset To create an audio preset, open the Presets window in the Configuration menu: Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 34 Once those parameters have been configured, and a name has been entered for the new preset, press Ok in order for the audio preset to be stored. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 35 “Load” button. The new configuration can be checked by moving through the different audio configuration menus. Until the “Apply” or “Ok” buttons are not pressed, the new audio configuration won’t take effect. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 36 The front panel of the PortaNet has a display that allows you to control and configure the unit. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ...

  • Page 37: Status Screen

    OK on the navigation menu keys. V.4.1 STATUS SCREEN This is the default screen that you will see when the PortaNet is ‘at rest’, that is, when you are not navigating or using the front panel keys. It reports the status of the communications and the Decoder.
  • Page 38 “SEARCH”: L1:CONNECTED SEARCH L2:DOWN This status is not available on X21, so these messages apply only to ISDN and IP connections. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 38...
  • Page 39 L 2 : N O T A V A I L A B L E When the PortaNet is operating as a DUAL codec, there will be two independent Decoders, one for each line. In all other cases information will only show on the first line of the display as there will be only one Decoder working (even if there are two communication lines connected).
  • Page 40 DOWN: The communication line is not physically detected. Most likely the interface is not plugged in. The Display shows “DOWN”: TX:DOWN RX:DOWN Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 40...
  • Page 41 One or more of the different Unicast connections which are available is connected. TX:_ _ □ _ _ _ _ □_ _ _ _ RX:IDLE (4) Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...

  • Page 42: Control Keys

    With either the Tx or Rx part connected: There are two different functions: DUAL codec: PortaNet is able to operate as a DUAL codec over ISDN and over IP (when configured in ‘DOUBLE’ mode). Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ...
  • Page 43 Tx or Rx, is free. b) A long press (over 1 second) will disconnect the associated line. V.5.1.1. Establishing a call when PortaNet is configured as an IP Unicast/Multicast codec Pressing CALL 1 the screen will display the following:...
  • Page 44 L A N L 1 D I A L 1 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 To make the connection press OK. “Period” is selected with the # key. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 45 This key allows the user a simple and quick way to display detailed information on the status and configuration of the PortaNet. Given that the screen is not able to display all the information at once, you can cycle through the different information screens by repeatedly pressing the INF button, or by using the left and right directional arrows.
  • Page 46 < symbol following the L and R characters. L : > > > > > > R : > > > > > Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 47 V.5.2.4. Screen 4: Decoding algorithm This window shows the algorithm that is selected and synchronised for Decoder 1 and 2 (number 2 is only relevant when PortaNet is working as a DUAL codec). Here are some examples: D 1 : M P L 2 - 0 6 4 - M N - 4 8...
  • Page 48 A D D R : 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 0 0 . 1 0 0 M A S K : 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 0 0 0 Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 49 V.5.2.8. Screen 8: Audio Input Configuration This screen shows the current audio input configuration: A U D I O I N A N A L O G Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 50 L 1 : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 L 2 : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pressing OK again will process this information, that is, PortaNet will configure the Encoder according to the BOOK entry and make the connection over ISDN or IP.
  • Page 51 NET = ISDN, the user will only be able to browse previously stored ISDN entries, just as when NET = IP you will only be able to select from relevant IP addresses. IP addresses. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 52 Using the on-screen menus the user can control all the functions of the PortaNet. Using the ⇐, ⇑ and ⇒ keys it is possible to move around the system menus and with the <OK> key select the desired options. Here is some more detail on each of these keys: ⇒...
  • Page 53 ISDN port. VI.3 NET: Selecting a communications port The PortaNet has three different communication ports that allow the unit to operate over three distinct types of network: IP, ISDN and dedicated digital networks (X21 port).
  • Page 54 G722 : Low delay ADPCM compression, appropriate for voice. MPL2 : MPEG 1,2 Layer II. DUAL codec: PortaNet is able to operate as a DUAL codec over ISDN and over IP (when configured in ‘DOUBLE’ mode). Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ...
  • Page 55 3. Sample rate: 32 , 48 KHz. 32 Khz sampling rate on PCM will be only available with SIP/SAP as streaming IP protocol Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 56 16 Khz sampling rate on Mpeg Layer II will be only available with SIP/SAP as streaming IP protocol. 16 Khz sampling rate on Mpeg Layer III will be only available with SIP/SAP as streaming IP protocol. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 57 2. Mode: MONO, JOINT STEREO, STEREO or DUAL. 3. Sample rate: 48, 32 or 24 KHz. 4. CRC validation on/off. 5. Auxiliary data on/off. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 58 S E T E N C O D E R A P T - X { S T D A P T X } E N H A P T X Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 59 384 kbps 48 kHz 20 mono 192 kbps 240 Kbps 288 Kbps 48 kHz 20 stereo 384 kbps 480 Kbps 576 kbps Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 59...
  • Page 60 20 bits 24 bits 16 kHz 7.5 mono 64 kbps 16 kHz 7.5 stereo 128 Kbps 32 KHz 15 mono 128 Kbps Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 60...
  • Page 61 AAC4LC: AAC MPEG 4 Low Complexity. AAC4LD: AAC MPEG 4 Low Delay. AptX @ 16kHz sampling: Proprietary algorithm based on ADPCM, with very low delay. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 61...
  • Page 62 Joint Stereo Dual Mono Only 48 AAC HE @ 128kbps Mono is the a defined standard restriction of the MPEG standard. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 62...
  • Page 63 A U D I O I N P U T S C O N F { L O C A L } R E M O T E Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 64 DHCP: Automatic IP configuration from a DHCP server. ETH: Ethernet port speed and duplex configuration. PORTS: Default TCP/UDP ports for audio, data and control. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 65 By setting DHCP, the unit will receive its IP parameters when starting. These IP settings might be different from time to time, that is why PortaNet supports RIP2 protocol. This protocol allows the user to set an ‘internal’ IP address, in order that the unit can be identified regardless of the IP settings provided by the DHCP server.

  • Page 66: Ethernet Port

    { W E B } B A S E S E T B A S E P O R T 5 0 0 1 1 _ Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 67 - all other calls are not recognised. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 68 CNUM: An abbreviation for ‘Calling Number’. This option allows you to program up to a maximum of three numbers that will work as incoming call filters. When the CNUM option is activated, the PortaNet will respond automatically only to calls made from these CNUM numbers.
  • Page 69 S E T R S 2 3 2 P O R T { P O R T A } Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 70 I P C O D E C B U Z Z E R « S Y S M E N U B U Z Z E R R E S E T Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 71 B A C K U P M E N U { M O D E } E N A B L E E N C O D E R Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 72 The minimum time can be programmed is 1 sc and the maximum 255sc. This option is only available if the unit is working as MASTER. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...
  • Page 73 A U X . D A T A M E N U { R S 2 3 2 } G P I O Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 74 It is possible to enable independently the RS232 port and the GPIO port. There are two decoders DEC1 and DEC 2 in case the PortaNet works as dual codec so, it is possible to have auxiliary data on both or either of them.
  • Page 75 A L L K E A Y P A D U N L O C K L E D VI.6.3.5. IPCODEC A Prodys IP Family codec is a stereo signal capable codec. However the codec provides a mean to split...
  • Page 76 Pressing <OK> you enter the selected entry slot, and from there you can add or modify data using EDIT, or delete data using DELETE. Before version 5.2.1, the number of available entries was 32. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 77 Encoder 1 (or Encoders 1 and 2) when an entry is selected from the Address Book. By selecting, the algorithm currently configured the display will show the options available to change it (CHANGE). Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 78 : 0 0 . 3 . 4 > > P A N E L : 0 3 . 0 . 1 < < Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...
  • Page 79 D 1 - R S 2 3 2 : O N G P I : O N D 2 - R S 2 3 2 : O N G P I : O F F Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net...

  • Page 80: Technical Specifications

    • Bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz (1dB). • Maximum output level: 6dBu (8 mW) over 300 ohm. • THD+N < 0.01% @ 1kHz. • SNR < 95 dB. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com...

  • Page 81: Audio Compression

    BackUp system: ISDN as a BackUp for IP or X21 links. RJ45 connector. VII.3.2 LAN port 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with auto-negotiation. RJ-45 connector. Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 81...

  • Page 82: Power Supply

    Weight: 2 Kg. interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile Prodys S.L. Tel: +34 91 6896880 Θ Fax: +34 91 6943777 Θ Email: Θ Web: sales@prodys.net www.prodys.com Page 82...