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Merlin IP Codec

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Software Version: Build 2.2.2
Manual Version: 1.01
October, 2012

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Software Version: Build 2.2.2 Manual Version: 1.01 October, 2012...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Part III Glossary of Terms Part IV Getting to know Merlin Part V Merlin Front Panel Controls Part VI Navigating Menus Part VII Merlin Input Levels and PPMs Part VIII Configuring AES3 Audio Part IX Headphone/Aux Output Part X Language Selection...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents Part XIV Using the Web-GUI 1 Configuring IP Settings ........................... 48 2 Configuring Input Settings ........................... 51 3 Configuring Merlin Point-to-Point Programs ........................... 54 4 Configuring Dual Mono Programs ........................... 60 5 Dial/Disconnect Multiple IP Streams ........................... 62 6 Viewing/Editing Program Settings ...........................

  • Page 4: Part I Warnings & Safety Information

    PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR! If you are unfamiliar with any facility, check that the line you are using is NOT a digital line. If the Tieline codec becomes faulty due to the use of a digital phone system, the WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.

  • Page 5: Part Ii How To Use The Documentation

    KEYPAD Codec hardware elements are in bold Capitals, e.g. Help Button Press the (information/help) button when navigating codec menus to display a dialog suggesting the actions which can be performed from within the current menu. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 6: Part Iii Glossary Of Terms

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Glossary of Terms AES/EBU Digital audio standard used to carry digital audio signals between devices. AES3 Official term for the audio standard referred to often as AES/EBU. The Domain Name System (DNS) is used to assign domain names to IP addresses over the World-Wide Web.

  • Page 7: Part Iv Getting To Know Merlin

    Glossary of Terms Getting to know Merlin The 1RU Merlin rack mount IP codec is designed for the latest digital IP broadcast networks and delivers high quality bidirectional stereo and full duplex communications for remote broadcast connections. Merlin will connect with all Tieline IP audio codecs and has multiple levels of power, audio and network redundancy.

  • Page 8: Part V Merlin Front Panel Controls

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Merlin Front Panel Controls The hardware front panel interface features menu navigation buttons, an LCD display with PPM metering and a dialing keypad. Navigation Buttons The codec has four arrow shaped navigation buttons for navigating codec menus and adjusting levels, and an OK button for selecting menu items.
  • Page 9 Merlin Front Panel Controls Contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the HOME button, selecting Config, then System, and using the down button to navigate to Contrast. Stereo RTS Headphone Output The codec has a 6.35mm (1/4") RTS stereo HEADPHONE output for audio monitoring and this can also be switched to a balanced mono auxiliary line output.

  • Page 10: Part Vi Navigating Menus

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Navigating Menus All main codec menus can be launched from the Home screen which includes: Features Codec Home Screen Elements 1 Screen Name The name of the current screen 2 Connect Select to connect and adjust connection settings...
  • Page 11 Navigating Menus Codec Menu Overview Following is an overview of the codec menus. The Connect and Configure selections on the main screen provide a range of configuration settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 12 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Connect Menu Important Note: Menus for Multicast Server and Multicast Client modes of operation are only available for Genie Distribution IP audio codecs. After selecting either IP or SIP in the Connect menu, select the Config menu to adjust configuration settings for the connection.
  • Page 13 Navigating Menus © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 14 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Configure Menu © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 15: Part Vii Merlin Input Levels And Ppms

    Dual Mono Metering Merlin is capable using a dual mono program configured to create two independent audio stream connections simultaneously. In this situation the codec will display connection 1 audio on PPM1 for input 1 and use PPM 2 for the return audio. Connection 2 audio will be displayed on PPM3 for input 2 and PPM 4 for the return audio.
  • Page 16 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Adjusting Analog Input Levels Important Note: Input levels can only be adjusted on analog inputs. Digital AES3 source audio is not adjustable. See Configuring AES3 audio for more information about the digital inputs and outputs. Input audio functions can be configured using the Toolbox web-GUI.
  • Page 17 Merlin Input Levels and PPMs Quick Level Adjustment of Input 1 and 2 1. Press the and right arrow buttons simultaneously to open the Input Audio Level adjustment screen. 2. Press on the numeric keypad to toggle channel 1 on and off and press to toggle channel 2 on and off.
  • Page 18 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Ganging Audio Channels It is possible to gang channels together and adjust the audio level of the ganged channels simultaneously. When channels are ganged together: Both channels highlight together when selected. The gain setting for both channels is automatically set to match the gain level of the lowest of the two channels when ganging is first configured.
  • Page 19 Commander or i-Mix G3 codec with one of these codecs. The G3 metering scale is between -11dBu and +18dBu. Tieline codecs perform this metering adjustment automatically when they connect to each other or this can be programmed to occur by default.

  • Page 20: Part Viii Configuring Aes3 Audio

    If this setting is used, the codec will use the sync information received by the AES3 XLR input (this is the same as the AES Rx Clock setting in Tieline G3 codecs) to set the sample rate within the codec. This codec input also carries AES3 audio data.
  • Page 21 Configure symbol at the top of the screen to open the Configure panel. 2. Click the Audio tab and use the drop-down menu to select your preferred AES Output Clock setting, then click Save Settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 22: Part Ix Headphone/Aux Output

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Headphone/Aux Output The codec has a 6.35mm (1/4") RTS stereo HEADPHONE output for monitoring inputs and return audio. If you are using analog inputs or digital inputs you will see audio metering on the PPMs and can monitor it with the headphones.

  • Page 23: Part X Language Selection

    English is the default language in the codec. To select a new language: 1. Press the CONFIGURE button. 2. Navigate to System and press 3. Use the navigation buttons to select Language and press 4. Select a language and press © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 24: Part Xi About Program Dialing

    About Program Dialing What Defines a Program? A Program configures a Tieline codec to send or receive one or more Audio Streams based upon the particular application the codec is being used for at any given time. Each audio stream within a program can be defined separately and contain a variety of settings relating to the number of connections (e.g.

  • Page 25: Multiple Stream Programs

    A dual mono program is made up of two audio streams. Each audio stream is a separate point-to- point connection with a different destination, which can also be configured with different transport, audio and backup settings. Each audio stream may also have its own backup connection. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 26: Part Xii Getting Connected Quickly

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Getting Connected Quickly Before attempting a new connection please connect and adjust the following: 1. Attach power to the codec. 2. Attach RJ45 Ethernet cables to at least one of the ETH ports on the codec's rear panel.
  • Page 27 Important Note: At this point you can navigate to Save on the Connect IP screen and press to use the numeric KEYPAD to name the program and press to save the program. 9. Press the CONNECT button to make a connection. The Wait Connecting screen appears during the connection process. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 28: Dialing Custom Ip Programs

    G3 audio reference level. To do this select CONFIGURE > Audio > Ref Level > Tieline G3. In addition, select the following on the G3 codec prior to dialing. Select either a mono or stereo profile. Select [Menu] > [Configuration] > [IP1 Setup] > [Session Type] > [SIP] Select [Menu] >...

  • Page 29: Dialing Sip Addresses

    SIP account details into the codec. After using the codec KEYPAD to dial the SIP connection for the first time, a new program is created. This will appear in the program list. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 30: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Streams

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual It is also possible to configure SIP programs using the Toolbox web-GUI. See the section titled Configuring SIP Programs for more information. 12.6 Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Streams Multiple Audio Streams within Programs Some programs are created to allow simultaneous audio stream connections with different destination codecs, i.e.

  • Page 31: Monitoring Ip Connections

    Cxn Stats (connection statistics) screen. This displays the performance of the codec in sending IP audio packets across the network. Analysis is historic and assessed over 60 seconds and 10 minutes of connection time. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 32 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Feature Description 1 Lost Packets Packets sent and that failed to arrive 2 Empty (Jitter Indicates how often the jitter buffer ‘reservoir’ empties causing loss of Buffer) audio 3 Late Packets The number of packets that arrive late, i.e. after audio play out...

  • Page 33: Redialing A Connection

    4. Navigate to Speed Dial and press the button. 5. Navigate to the speed dial number you want to assign to the selected program and press the button. 6. A confirmation message will display the number assigned. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 34: Deleting Programs

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Speed Dialing 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the numeric KEYPAD to enter the speed dial number. 3. When the Speed Dial screen appears, press the button or the CONNECT button to connect.
  • Page 35 Alg. Use the right navigation button to select Profile. 7. Select the profile you want to delete from the Favorite menus. 8. Press the hatch button to delete the selected profile from the favorite menu. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 36: Merlin Profiles

    48 (16bit) 1,540 12.14 Merlin Backup Connections Tieline codecs feature comprehensive backup audio options which include automatic fail over to an alternative connection. For details on configuring backup connections using fail over see Configuring Merlin Point-to-Point Programs. IP Backup Configuration The codec features dual Ethernet IP ports allowing two completely independent IP connections.

  • Page 37: Locking The Front Panel

    4. Navigate to the panel Lock Timeout field and press to enter the desired time-out period in seconds. 5. If you want to change the default Admin PIN or User PIN, navigate to each in turn and press to enter a new PIN. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 38: Part Xiii Connecting To The Web-Gui

    IP/LAN connection or a USB connection with the codec. Instructions for using the web-GUI are contained in the application itself from the Help panel. The Tieline web-GUI application runs on: Internet Explorer 6 or greater on Windows® XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows 7 ®.
  • Page 39 Important Note: Any new port specified must be within the range 2000 to 65535 inclusive. Launching the Toolbox web-GUI If you have trouble launching the web-GUI in a browser, type http://<insert codec IP address>.htm directly in your browser. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 40: Changing The Default Password

    The default password for the Toolbox web-GUI is password. This has to be entered to use the web- GUI and Tieline highly recommends changing the default password as soon as possible to protect your codec from being tampered with during live broadcasts.

  • Page 41: Part Xiv Using The Web-Gui

    Click to Load the codec with the program currently selected in the Programs list 7 Disconnect button Click to disconnect the currently selected audio stream or a specific connection. Note: this button becomes a Connect or Unload button when all audio streams are disconnected. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 42 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Programs Panel for Connection Configuration Feature Description Programs List Displays the programs listed in the codec: Click the drop-down arrow to display connections within programs and click a connection to display its configuration settings. Displays program configuration details when creating a new program.
  • Page 43 Using the Web-GUI Inputs Panel for Input Adjustments Important Note: Tieline codecs have different input configurations, therefore the image shown may not reflect the number of inputs displayed in your codec web-GUI. Feature Description Channel ON/OFF Buttons Click to turn each channel ON or OFF...
  • Page 44 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Rules Panel for Creating Relay Activation Rules Rule Description 1 Connect/Disconnect Click to program Connection and Disconnection by program by toggling a relay toggling an input input 2 Connect when an input is Click to program Connection and Disconnection after...
  • Page 45 4 Alarm details pane Displays alarm details 5 Alarm description pane Troubleshooting information to assist users when alarms occur 6 Close button Click to close the Alarms panel. 7 Configure alarms Click to create or edit alarms. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 46 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Configure Panel Feature Description 1 Network tab Click to edit or view codec network configuration settings 2 Options tab Click to configure RS232 and QoS data settings. 3 Audio tab Click to configure the AES Output Clock sample rate...
  • Page 47 1. Click on the language drop-down menu arrow in the top right-hand corner of the web-GUI page. 2. Select your language of choice. 3. Click to refresh your web-browser and display the new language selected. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 48: Configuring Ip Settings

    An IP address is an unique address to identify a device on a TCP/IP network. Your codec uses dual IP protocol stacks to allow your codec to work on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Your Tieline codec supports both DHCP (default) IP addressing and static IP addresses for dialing IPv4 connection end- points.
  • Page 49 IPv6 router. This process is similar to how an IPv4 DHCP address is assigned. 2. Manual: Select to manually enter IPv6 address details. 3. Off: Select to ignore IPv6 address details. Important Note: Select Off in the drop-down Configure IPv6 menu if you are not using © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 50 Merlin IP Codec User Manual IPv6 to connect to another device. This ensures your codec will attempt to connect using IPv4 at all times. Types of IPv6 Addresses There are two types of addresses displayed in the IPv6 section: 1. IPv6 address (normally global): A router-allocated IP address with 'global' visibility, details of which are displayed in the Address, Prefix and Gateway text boxes.

  • Page 51: Configuring Input Settings

    3. Click Change Name to confirm the name change. Selecting Analog and Digital Audio Sources: Codec inputs are configured for analog high-gain mic level audio sources by default. 1. Click the Configure symbol on channel 1. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 52 Merlin IP Codec User Manual 2. Select Type and click to select either Analog or AES3. 3. When you select AES3, the display changes to reflect 100% input levels; slider and input on/off controls are locked on. Important Note: Input levels can only be adjusted on analog inputs. Digital AES3 source audio is not adjustable.

  • Page 53: Setting Audio Levels

    If you are not using the Aux input ensure it is Off to avoid additional noise in program audio. Locking Input Settings 1. Click the symbol to lock all settings. Lock Input panel When locked, the Input panel is greyed out and the lock symbol appears in the bottom-left corner. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 54: Configuring Merlin Point-To-Point Programs

    A backup connection is required. This section contains instructions for: Configuring Merlin Point-to-Point Programs: Dialing Configuring a Merlin Backup Connection or Auto Reconnect Configuring Merlin to Answer Connections For more information about programs and audio streams within programs see the section titled About Program Dialing.
  • Page 55 Commander and i-Mix codecs. Ensure this setting is disabled when connecting with these codecs, or connection attempts will fail. See RS232 Data Configuration for detailed information on RS232 data and see Enabling Relays and RS232 Data for more information on relay operations. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 56 Merlin IP Codec User Manual 6. Configure destination codec details and ports, then specify which streaming interface is used to dial this connection, e.g. Primary (Ethernet port 1) or Secondary (Ethernet port 2). At this point you can click Save Program and save the program with the last algorithm, jitter and FEC settings physically entered into the codec without backup.
  • Page 57 Using the Web-GUI Configuring a Merlin Backup Connection or Auto Reconnect At this point in the wizard you can choose to configure Auto Reconnect or create a backup connection for the audio stream you are configuring. Important Note: When Auto Reconnect is enabled, the dialing codec will continue to attempt a connection with the remote codec until Disconnect is pressed either on the dialing codec's keypad, or in the web-GUI.
  • Page 58 Merlin IP Codec User Manual 3. Click Next to continue through the wizard and configure the backup connection in a similar manner to how you configured the primary connection. Configuring Merlin to Answer Connections If you are configuring the codec to allow it to answer one or more incoming audio stream connections: 1.
  • Page 59 5. The newly created program will be displayed in the Programs panel and in the Master panel. Dial the program by loading and connecting using the Master panel, or dial the program manually using the codec front panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 60: Configuring Dual Mono Programs

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Configuring Dual Mono Programs 14.4 A dual mono program allows a codec to create two simultaneous audio stream connections with different destination codecs. Configuring a program to dial two mono audio stream connections from a codec is very similar to creating a single audio stream connection.
  • Page 61 1. By default port 9000 is the port specified for the first IP connection made by any Tieline codec; port 9010 is used by default for a second IP connection. If you need to change this setting on your dialing codec, or in your Report-IT smart phone application, this will need to be adjusted accordingly in the answering codec.

  • Page 62: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Ip Streams

    13. Click Save Program to save settings. If the previous configuration is used then any codec dialing over IP1 (using default Tieline IP port settings) will be routed to output 1 on the codec and IP2 will be routed to output 2.

  • Page 63: Viewing/Editing Program Settings

    To view configuration settings for an existing program, or edit settings: 1. Open the web-GUI and click the Programs button at the top of the screen to display the © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 64: Configuring Sip Settings

    SIP provides superior interoperability between different brands of codecs due to its standardized protocols for connecting devices and is intended to be used when connecting Tieline codecs to non- Tieline devices. Devices primarily use SIP to dial another device’s SIP address and find its location with a minimum of fuss.
  • Page 65 SIP dialing is only supported over point-to-point connections, not multi-unicast connections. Tieline G3 codecs do not support connections using AAC and will default to MPEG Layer 2 if an incoming call is programmed to use this algorithm. SIP Server Connections: Getting Started Registering codecs for SIP connectivity is simple.

  • Page 66: Configuring Sip Programs

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual 5. Enable SIP within the codec via the CONFIGURE button, then navigate to SIP > Accounts > Select Account name > Active [Enabled]. After selecting Enabled, press the RETURN button to navigate backwards and make sure that the codec has been...
  • Page 67 5. Follow the instructions on the right-hand side of the panel to configure the transport settings for the connection: Ensure that you select: IP as the Transport. UDPIP as the Audio Protocol. SIP from the Session Protocol menu option. Then click Next. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 68 (recommended). Important Notes: The default UDP audio port when using SIP is 5004 in Tieline codecs. To contact a codec that is behind a firewall or NAT-enabled router, it is essential that this and all other relevant ports are open and forwarded to the other device.

  • Page 69: Reset Factory Default Settings

    There are several settings which allow you to restore factory default settings within the codec. 1. Open the web-GUI and click the Configure button at the top of the screen to display the Configure panel. 2. Click the Reset button at the top of the System panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 70: Rs232 Data Configuration

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual 3. Click one of the four reset options available. 4. A confirmation dialog appears for each option, click Yes to proceed or No to cancel the reset function. 14.10 RS232 Data Configuration The codec can be connected to external devices and send RS232-compatible data via the serial port on the rear panel of the codec.

  • Page 71: Creating Rules

    Using the Web-GUI Important Notes: The codec cannot send RS232 data or activate relays on IP-enabled Tieline G3 codecs. It is important to enable serial port flow control as it regulates the flow of data through the serial port. If disabled, data will flow unregulated and some may be lost.
  • Page 72 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Rule 1: Toggle a Control Port Input to Connect and Disconnect a Program This rule is used to connect and disconnect a selected program when a control port input is toggled. 1. Click the first rule in the Rules panel.
  • Page 73 1. Click the Rules button at the top of the web-GUI screen to open the Rules panel. 2. Click the Delete button next to the rule you want to delete. 3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 74: Upgrading Codec Firmware

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Upgrading Codec Firmware 14.12 Automatic Firmware Upgrades By default the web-GUI application integrates with TieServer to automatically update users when a firmware upgrade is available. 1. Connect your codec to your PC using either a LAN or USB connection and open the web-...

  • Page 75: Part Xv Front Panel Configuration Tasks

    Static IP addresses are fixed addresses which are recommended for studio installations. Using a static IP address ensures remote codecs can connect reliably using the same IP address over time. 1. Press the CONFIGURE button. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 76 Merlin IP Codec User Manual 2. Select LAN and press the button. 3. Use the down navigation button to select ETH1 or ETH2. 4. Select Usage and choose the appropriate control and/or streaming mode for the connection, then press the button.

  • Page 77: Selecting An Algorithm

    Overview of Tieline Algorithms 1. The Tieline Music algorithm is optimized for audio bit rates as low as 19.2kbps with only a 20 millisecond encode delay. It offers 15 kHz mono from 24Kbps to 48Kbps. 2. Tieline MusicPLUS delivers up to 20 kHz mono from 48kbps upwards. It can also deliver up to 20 kHz stereo from 96kbps upwards, offering huge savings on your IP data bills and outstanding audio quality.
  • Page 78 For example, if MP2 algorithms are used, program delays will be much longer than when using Tieline Music or MusicPLUS algorithms. This is due to the additional inherent encoding delays involved when using MP2 algorithms. This can be a major consideration for live applications that integrate remotes into a broadcast.

  • Page 79: Configuring The Jitter Buffer

    Data packets travel independently and arrival times can vary greatly depending on network congestion and the type of network used, i.e. LAN versus wireless networks. The jitter-buffer is encompassed with Tieline's SmartStream IP technology which can: Remove duplicate packets.
  • Page 80 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Tieline codecs can be used to program either a fixed or automatic jitter buffer and the setting you use depends on the IP network you are connecting over. Over LANs, WANs and wireless networks the automatic jitter buffer generally works well. It adapts automatically to the prevailing IP network conditions to provide continuity of audio streaming and minimises delay.
  • Page 81 4. Stage 4 “live” (A): This is where the codec determines it is safe enough to start broadcasting using the auto-jitter buffer level. We recommend running the codec for a few © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 82 FEC is being used. Fixing Jitter Buffer Settings The default jitter-buffer setting in Tieline codecs is 500 milliseconds. This is a very reliable setting that will work for just about all connections. However, this is quite a long delay and we recommend that when you set up an IP connection you test how low you can set the jitter-buffer in your codec.

  • Page 83: Configuring Forward Error Correction

    6. Select the local codec FEC setting in the Local FEC screen and press 7. Select the remote codec FEC setting in the Remote FEC screen and press The four FEC settings in Tieline codecs are outlined in the following table with their bit rate ratios. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 84 FEC according to the available uplink bandwidth at each end for best performance. As an example, if you want 15 kHz mono (using the Tieline Music Algorithm) you will need at least a 24kbps connection for audio. Adding 100% FEC will add another 24kbps making your bit rate 48kbps plus some overhead of around 10kbps is required.

  • Page 85: Configuring Encode/Decode Direction

    Once Data is enabled, the codec can be connected to external devices and transport RS232- compatible data via the serial port on the rear panel of the codec. 1. Press the CONFIGURE button. 2. Navigate to System and press © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 86: Configuring Tcp/Udp Protocols

    The default session and audio port settings in Tieline codecs, for both TCP and UDP connections, are outlined in the following table.

  • Page 87: Configuring Qos For Broadcasts

    Important Note: To ensure the continuous and regular flow of tagged data packets along the path from point to point, all routers and switching equipment must respect the QoS © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 88: Reset And Restore Factory Default Settings

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual setting of the packets sent. Any bandwidth partitioning schemes should partition over a small interval to ensure the codec jitter buffer does not empty and audio remains continuous. 15.9 Reset and Restore Factory Default Settings Several reset and reboot functions are available from within the Reset Functions menu.

  • Page 89: Part Xvi Reference

    Tieline recommends that the racks in which codecs are installed are thoroughly evacuated to ensure proper airflow from the bottom to the top. Where space is available, a 1RU gap between codecs will assist in minimising internal temperature build up.

  • Page 90: Tips For Creating Reliable Ip Connections

    256 kbps for a studio codec and 64 kbps for a field unit connection. 5. Use good quality equipment to connect your codecs to the internet. (Tieline successfully uses Cisco® switching and routing equipment.): If you are using a DSL or ADSL connection make sure you purchase a high quality modem that can easily meet your speed requirements.

  • Page 91: Merlin Compliances And Certifications

    Merlin Compliances and Certifications Declaration of Conformity This Merlin codec meets the requirements of directives for CE and C-Tick certifications. Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the head office of Tieline Technology; 1/25 Irvine Drive, Malaga, Western Australia 6090.

  • Page 92: Fcc Compliance Statements

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that Tieline Merlin is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of EN 55 022: 2006 Class A. Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the head office of Tieline Technology;...
  • Page 93 No user serviceable parts are contained in this product. If damage or malfunction occurs, contact TIELINE Pty Ltd for instructions on repair or return. This equipment cannot be used on a telephone company provided coin service. Connection to Party Line service is subject to state tariffs.

  • Page 94: Software Licences

    Web Browser Interface or from the Tieline website <http://tieline.com>. You may request a copy for the open source software on DVD by contacting our support team on +61 (0)8 9249 6688. Tieline Pty Ltd will charge a small handling fee for distribution of this software.
  • Page 95 Copyright (c) 2001-2003, Networks Associates Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. o Portions of this code are copyright (c) 2001-2003, Cambridge Broadband Ltd. All rights reserved. o Copyright © 2003 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A. All rights reserved. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 96 Merlin IP Codec User Manual o Copyright (c) 2003-2010, Sparta, Inc. All rights reserved. o Copyright (c) 2004, Cisco, Inc and Information Network. Center of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. All rights reserved. o Copyright (c) Fabasoft R&D Software GmbH & Co KG, 2003. oss@fabasoft.com.
  • Page 97 Copyright (C) 1996-2003 Internet Software Consortium. o Portions: Copyright (C) 1996-2001 Nominum, Inc. o Portions: Copyright (C) 1995-2000 by Network Associates, Inc. o Portions: Copyright (C) 2002 Stichting NLnet, Netherlands, stichting@nlnet.nl. o Dynamically Loadable Zones (DLZ) contributer: Rob Butler. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 98 Merlin IP Codec User Manual o Portions: Copyright (c) 1993 by Digital Equipment Corporation. O Portions: Copyright (c) 1999-2000 by Nortel Networks Corporation. O Portions: Copyright (C) 2004 Nominet, Ltd. O Portions: Copyright RSA Security Inc. O Portions: Copyright (c) 1996, David Mazieres <dm@uun.org>, Copyright (c) 2008, Damien Miller <djm@openbsd.org>...
  • Page 99 RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 100 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed. If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution as the author of the parts of the library used. This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package.
  • Page 101 Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names "Info-ZIP," "Zip," "UnZip," "WiZ," "Pocket UnZip," "Pocket Zip," and "MacZip" for its own source and binary releases. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...

  • Page 102: Trademarks And Credit Notices

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Trademarks and Credit Notices 16.6 1. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 2. Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 103: Part Xvii Merlin Specifications

    Ratio Sample Frequencies Sample 16kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 48kHz Frequencies Algorithms Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, G.711, G.722, MPEG Layer 2 LC-AAC, HE-AAC and HE-AACv2 16/24 bit Enhanced apt-X IP (uncompressed) Linear PCM16/24 bit 48kHz sampling Data and Control Interfaces USB 2.0 Host port on the front panel...

  • Page 104: Part Xviii Appendix A: Rs232 And Control Port Wiring

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring Relays The codec uses a DB15 connector to facilitate use of four CMOS solid state relays for the control of equipment, consisting of four relay closures and four opto-isolated outputs.
  • Page 105 Connector Pins Important Notes: The codec cannot send RS232 data to, or activate relays on Tieline G3 codecs. It is important that you enable serial port flow control within the codec. Flow control regulates the flow of data through the serial port. If disabled, data will flow unregulated and some may be lost.

  • Page 106: Index

    Merlin IP Codec User Manual configuration Index phantom power Auxiliary output configure and adjust - A - - B - Backup connections AES/EBU - C - audio levels input and output input audio settings Certifications sample rate Compliances sample rate conversion...
  • Page 107 FCC compliance Intelligent gain control Features Introduction Introduction to the web-GUI configuration IP address how it works configuration File playback details Firmware upgrades DHCP Forward error correction IPv4/IPv6 configuration © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 108 Merlin IP Codec User Manual headphone outputs IP address headphones static link quality IP addresses packet reliability IPv4 address configuration Mono connection metering IPv4/IPv6 IPv6 address configuration MPEG Layer 2 - J - Multicasts Multi-unicasts Jitter buffer - N -...
  • Page 109 - W - Restore factory defaults via front panel RS232 Warnings & safety information baud rates via web-GUI digital phone systems configuration via codec earth leakage flow control via web-GUI supplementary ground RS232 wiring thunderstorms and lightning © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012...
  • Page 110 Merlin IP Codec User Manual Web Browser Using the web-GUI Web-GUI alarms panel compatibility configuration configure panel connecting over a LAN dial multiple IP streams disconnect individual IP stream disconnect multiple IP streams help panel inputs panel internet connections LAN troubleshooting...

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