Page 1 Genie STL IP Codec User Manual Software Version: 2.08.30 Manual Version: 1.4_20140326 March, 2014...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Part I Warnings & Safety Information Part II How to Use the Documentation Part III Glossary of Terms Part IV Getting to know Genie STL Part V Rear Panel Connections Part VI Inserting Hardware Modules Part VII Genie Front Panel Controls...
Page 3: Contents
14 USB File Playback ........................... 53 15 Deleting Programs ........................... 54 16 Selecting Algorithm Profiles ........................... 54 17 Genie STL Algorithm Profiles ........................... 56 18 Genie STL Backup Connections ........................... 56 19 Lock or Unlock a Program in the Codec ........................... 58 20 Locking the Front Panel ...........................
Page 4 ........................... 135 4 FCC Compliance Statements ........................... 136 5 Software Licences ........................... 138 6 Trademarks and Credit Notices ........................... 146 Part XX Genie STL Specifications Part XXI Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring Index © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 5: 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 6: Part Ii How To Use The Documentation
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Disclaimer Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual we are not responsible for any errors or omissions within it. The product specifications and descriptions within this manual will be subject to improvements and modifications over time without notice, as changes to software and hardware are implemented.
Page 7: Part Iii Glossary Of Terms
Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 Basic Rate Interface for ISDN services Directory Number for ISDN...
Page 8 Genie STL Manual v1.4 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SPID Service Profile ID for identifying devices over ISDN networks Studio-to-transmitter link for program audio feeds Studio-to-studio audio link TCP protocol ensures reliable in-order delivery of data packets between a sender and a receiver User Datagram Protocol: the most commonly used protocol for sending internet audio and video streams.
Page 9: Part Iv Getting To Know Genie Stl
'programs'. Applications Genie STL delivers superior quality IP audio over the full range of managed and unmanaged wired and wireless IP data networks, such as LANs, WANs and the internet. It is specifically designed for...
Page 10 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Connect to all Tieline IP codecs and Report-IT Live Enterprise Edition. * Supported in later releases. ** Separate product © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 11: Part V Rear Panel Connections
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Rear Panel Connections XLR Analog and AES3 Inputs XLR IN1/AES3 and IN 2 are balanced line inputs. Input 1 can also be used as an AES3 (AES/EBU) digital input. This input accepts both mono and stereo digital AES3 signals.
Page 12 Genie STL Manual v1.4 either end of the link. Dual Redundant AC Power Inputs The codec is powered by dual 100-240 volt redundant AC power supplies, which use standard IEC connectors. Dual Module Slots Two additional module slots for inserting optional POTS or ISDN modules.
Page 13: Part Vi Inserting Hardware Modules
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Inserting Hardware Modules Two slots are available for inserting optional ISDN or POTS connection modules into the codec. The module slots are numbered as follows. Inserting or Removing a Module Ensure the codec is not powered up when inserting or removing modules. Where possible use anti-static precautions to help minimize the chance of static charges damaging the highly sensitive circuitry.
Page 14: Part Vii Genie Front Panel Controls
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Genie Front Panel Controls The hardware front panel interface features menu navigation buttons, an LCD display with PPM metering and a dialing keypad. Navigation Buttons The codec has four arrow shaped navigation buttons for navigating codec menus and adjusting levels, and an OK button for selecting menu items.
Page 15 Genie STL Manual v1.4 3. Press when you have finished. Contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the HOME button, selecting Settings, 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 16: Part Viii Navigating Menus
Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 17 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Codec Menu Overview Following is an overview of the codec menus. The Connect and Settings selections on the main screen provide a range of configuration settings. Note: file playback may not be supported in all codecs.
Page 19 Genie STL Manual v1.4 IP Setup Menu Navigation After selecting IP and a connection mode, or SIP in the Connect menu, select Setup to adjust connection settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 20 Genie STL Manual v1.4 ISDN Menu Navigation Select Connect and then ISDN to configure ISDN dialing settings using the codec front panel. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 21: Settings Menu
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Settings Menu Press the SETTINGS button on the codec front panel to access a wide range of configuration settings. © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 22: Part Ix Genie Stl Input Levels And Ppms
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Genie STL Input Levels and PPMs 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 23 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Adjusting Default PPM Metering The default PPM metering settings can be adjusted via Settings > Audio > PPM Mode. The options include: PPM Mode Description 1 Program Default (default) Displays default program PPM meter settings (i.e. the settings described previously for mono, stereo programs etc.)
Page 24 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Input Audio Features Description 1 Channel On Symbol Symbol indicates a channel is turned on 2 Channel Off Symbol Symbol indicates a channel is turned off 3 Input 1 Level Control Ch 1 level indication with percentage of gain indicated, i.e. 66 4 Input 2 Level Control Ch 1 level indication with percentage of gain indicated, i.e.
Page 25 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 26 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Features Description 1 -11dBu PPM meter low point 2 +4dBu Nominal 0vu reference level at +4dBu 3 +16dBu +16 indication where audio will clip/distort Important Note: If your codec (Genie Distribution and Bridge-IT) supports sending multi-...
Page 27: Part X 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 28 Genie STL Manual v1.4 there is one available. The sample rate being received is recognized by the codec and automatically adjusted within it. Sample rates from 32 kHz to 96 kHz are accepted, including the most popular rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
Page 29: Part Xi Genie Stl Headphone/Aux Output
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Genie STL 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 30 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Navigate to the source you want to monitor and press . Options include: 1. Default: the default factory program headphone mix 2. Audio Stream: monitors the selected codec audio stream. 3. Inputs: monitors the codec inputs (i.e. encoders).
Page 31: Part Xii About Isdn Modules
America? The answers to these questions will be influenced by the country in which you operate. For example, a SPID does not need to be entered into a Tieline codec for operation within Europe, but it does in North America.
Page 32: Isdn Module Settings
Genie STL Manual v1.4 12.1 ISDN Module Settings The codec has two module slots available. Each module supports 2 B channels and it is possible to insert two ISDN modules and bond 4 B channels together. This will increase connection bandwidth to 256 kbps for connections using high quality algorithms like aptX Enhanced.
Page 33 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Networks Select US-Nat If switch type is National ISDN-1 and 2 US-AT&T If switch Type is AT&T 5ESS EU-ETSI If Switch Type is ETSI (UK, Europe, Australia and most other countries) JPN-NTT If you are in the Japan and your network is NTT 5.
Page 34: Isdn Answering Configuration
Genie STL Manual v1.4 is the best way to answer calls from codecs in a predictable manner. SPID Numbers in North America ISDN relies on an initialization procedure for associating Service Profiles with specific terminating equipment (e.g. your audio codec) rather than lines. In the US Telcos assign a Service Profile ID (SPID) number which assists in identifying different ISDN services across the network.
Page 35 7. Choose the bonding method if multiple B channels have been selected, then press the button. 8. Choose to enable Tieline session data or select no session data enabled, then press the button. 9. Select the default algorithm when receiving a call from a non-Tieline codec, then press the button.
Page 36: Part Xiii Language Selection
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Language Selection English is the default language in the codec. To select a new language: 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Navigate to System and press 3. Use the navigation buttons to select Language and press 4.
Page 37: Part Xiv About Program Dialing
Tieline Genie and Merlin codecs use programs to connect to another codec. A Program configures a Tieline codec to send or receive one or more Audio Streams based upon the particular application the codec is being used for at any given time. The attributes of the audio stream and associated connections are embodied within a program when it is created, including the configuration, dialing and answering parameters.
Page 38 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Creating Programs Only the simplest peer-to-peer (point-to-point) programs can be created using the codec front panel. Toolbox web-GUI contains a feature-rich program creation wizard, which can tailor settings and create backup connections. Use the Toolbox web-GUI to retrieve or edit settings easily at the touch of a button.
Page 40: Part Xv Getting Connected Quickly
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Getting Connected Quickly Before attempting a new audio stream connection please connect and adjust the following: 1. Attach power to the codec. 2. For IP connections, attach RJ45 Ethernet cables to at least one of the ETH ports on the codec's rear panel.
Page 41 Genie STL Manual v1.4 4. Navigate to Algorithm and press 5. Use the navigation buttons to select an algorithm profile or manually enter algorithm settings, then press If you decide to manually program the algorithm, use the navigation buttons to select your preferred algorithm sample rate (if displayed) and bit rate, pressing after each option is selected.
Page 42: Steps To Connect Over Isdn
Important Note: The following procedure shows how to create a custom peer-to-peer connection program using the front panel keypad and navigation buttons. It instructs how to connect to another Tieline codec using ISDN for the very first time without using the Toolbox web-GUI and your computer for configuration.
Page 43 Genie STL Manual v1.4 5. Select the Dial Route to use for this audio stream if one is required, then press the button. Note: See Configuring ISDN Answering for more information on Dial Route and Answer Route tags. These are useful when routing multiple audio streams over transports like ISDN.
Page 44: Creating A Multicast Client Program
Genie STL Manual v1.4 configuration for future use. Use the up navigation button to select Save as Program and press the button. 13. Use the numeric KEYPAD to name the program, then press to save the program. 14. It is possible to dial the B channels associated with this audio stream from this menu. Use the navigation button to select Connect and press to connect.
Page 45 Genie STL Manual v1.4 It is not possible to connect to a G3 codec and receive multicast IP audio streams. To copy multicast client programs onto multiple codecs see Save and Restore Configuration Files. To learn more about programs see the section titled About Program Dialing.
Page 46 Genie STL Manual v1.4 6. Click to configure the Jitter Buffer from either Auto Jitter Adapt or Fixed Buffer Level , then and enter the Jitter Depth, which must be between 12ms and 5000ms depending on the algorithm you select, then press Important Notes: Automatic or fixed jitter buffer settings can be adjusted on individual client codecs as required.
Page 47: Load And Dial Custom Programs
G3 audio reference level. To do this select SETTINGS > 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 48: Dialing Sip Addresses
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Find out the IP address of the remote codec being dialed. Program each codec with a compatible algorithm and sample rate etc. Dial using SIP within the Connect menu. If the remote codec has a private IP address then it should be configured for port forwarding...
Page 49: Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Stream Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 It is also possible to configure SIP programs using the Toolbox web-GUI. See the section titled Configuring SIP Programs for more information. 15.8 Dial/Disconnect Multiple Audio Stream Programs Multiple Audio Streams within Programs Some programs are created to allow simultaneous audio stream connections with different destination codecs, e.g.
Page 50: Monitoring Ip Connections
Genie STL Manual v1.4 disconnect. 3. Press the red DISCONNECT button on the numeric KEYPAD. 4. Use the right navigation button to select Yes and press the DISCONNECT button or button to confirm the disconnection. 15.9 Monitoring IP Connections 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
Page 51 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 52: Monitoring Isdn Connections
Genie STL Manual v1.4 15.10 Monitoring ISDN Connections 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Cxns and press the button. The Connected ISDN screen displays all audio streams which are connected. Press the button again to view connection details.
Page 53: Usb File Playback
Genie STL Manual v1.4 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Programs and press the button. 3. Navigate to the program you want to assign a speed number to and press the button. 4. Navigate to Speed Dial and press the button.
Page 54: Deleting Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 file will not play back. If you enter a directory name, all the files within the directory will be played back. We recommend you save all audio files as a playlist and link to this if you want them to play out sequentially.
Page 55 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Features Codec Home Screen Elements 1 Favorite Displays a list of favorite profiles that have been selected manually within the codec by users 2 Mono Displays preprogrammed mono profiles within the codec 3 Stereo Displays preprogrammed stereo profiles within the codec Adding a Profile into the Favorite Menu 1.
Page 56: Genie Stl Algorithm Profiles
Stereo 15.18 Genie STL Backup Connections Tieline codecs feature comprehensive backup audio options which include automatic fail over to an alternative connection when streaming over IP. Two IP backup options are available: 1. Concurrent: Redundant IP streaming using SmartStream PLUS.
Page 57 IP networks like the internet. These combined measures ensure Tieline is capable of offering a rock solid IP audio solution for distributing IP audio economically and efficiently across broadcast networks.
Page 58: Lock Or Unlock A Program In The Codec
Genie STL Manual v1.4 2. Immediately if a connection to another codec is lost, i.e. someone hangs up the call at the remote codec. 3. Immediately if the LAN cable is removed from the local codec. The codec Home screen indicates fail over to a USB device has occurred by displaying (F) in the Cxns display.
Page 59: Locking The Front Panel
Genie STL Manual v1.4 6. When program lock is Disabled a warning message confirms incoming calls may load any supported factory program. 7. Press the RETURN button to exit the warning message. Important Note: It is only possible to lock custom programs in a codec. If Lock Program is enabled and you load a new custom program in the codec, Lock Program remains enabled and locks the most recently loaded custom program.
Page 60: Part Xvi Connecting To The Toolbox Web-Gui
Help panel and additional information is available at http://www.tieline.com/support/ toolbox. The Tieline web-GUI application runs on: Internet Explorer 6 or greater on Windows® XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows 7 ®. Firefox® 3 or greater on Windows® XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows 7 ®, Solaris™ and Linux®.
Page 61 7. When you launch Toolbox an authentication dialog prompts you to enter a password to login. The first time you log in you can enter the default setting "password" and click the OK button. Tieline highly recommends you click the hyperlink in the login dialog or visit...
Page 62 Genie STL Manual v1.4 codec into your browser with a full colon and the port number 8080. E.g. 192.168.0.176:8080 It is also possible to specify a different port for connecting the Toolbox web-GUI to your codec. 1. Press the HOME button on the codec to return to the Home screen.
Page 63: 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 64: Part Xvii Using The Web-Gui
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Using the Web-GUI The following sections provide an overview of the different programming panels available within the codec's Toolbox web-GUI. Navigate with the mouse pointer to a symbol at the top of the web-GUI screen and click to open the panel selected. When a panel is opened in the web-GUI, the text below the symbol at the top of the screen is highlighted (see Master in the following image).
Page 65 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Programs Panel for Connection Configuration Feature Description Programs List Displays all programs in the codec New Program button Click to add a new program. Program Name The name of the currently selected program in the panel.
Page 66 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 67 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 68 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Alarms Panel Feature Description 1 Current Alarms Click to view current device alarms 2 Alarm History Click to view the history of device alarms 3 Acknowledge Selected Click to acknowledge an alarm after activation Alarm 4 Alarm details pane...
Page 69 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Settings 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, Session Port settings and SNMP. 3 Audio tab Click to configure the AES Output Clock sample rate...
Page 70 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Help Panel Feature Description 1 About Details of the Toolbox web-GUI and codec firmware versions, as well as the codec serial number 2 Resources Links to open the user manual in a new browser, or view support...
Page 71: Configuring Ip Settings
An IP address is a unique address to identify a device on a TCP/IP network. Your codec uses dual IP protocol stacks to allow your codec to work on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Your Tieline codec supports both DHCP (default) IP addressing and static IP addresses for dialing IPv4 connection endpoints.
Page 72 Genie STL Manual v1.4 IPv4 Address Configuration The codec is capable of automatic DHCP address assignment, or manually programmed static IPv4 address configuration via the drop-down Configure IPv4 menu. If you want to ignore IPv4 settings select Off. DHCP IP addresses are automatically assigned and can change each time you connect to your Internet Service Provider or to your own local area network (LAN).
Page 73 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Important Note: Select Off in the drop-down Configure IPv6 menu if you are not using 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.
Page 74: Configuring Isdn
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Configure QoS 1. Open the web-GUI and click the Settings symbol at the top of the screen to display the Settings panel. 2. Click the Options button. 3. Click in the DSCP field and enter the priority setting recommended by your IT administrator.
Page 75 Genie STL Manual v1.4 4. Click the drop down arrow for Network and select the Network Type corresponding to the region in which you are using the codec (see ISDN Module Configuration for more details). 5. Click the drop-down arrow for Line Type and select your preferred option. Ask your Telco whether your ISDN line is Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint.
Page 76 Expected dialing behaviors, e.g. if B channels should bond or not, and whether audio streams need to use Route tags. The type of call being made, e.g. Tieline (with Tieline Session Data) versus non-Tieline. Each of the four available Configs allows you to select which B channel or channels are used to answer a call or calls from incoming ISDN codecs.
Page 77 Unbonded Only is the default setting. Non-Tieline Codecs Select the Ignore Session check-box when a non-Tieline codec is dialing a Tieline codec over ISDN. This allows you to choose the default encoding setting and Route the incoming call to a nominated audio stream via a corresponding Answer Route in the answering codec program.
Page 78 Config 1-4 in ISDN Answer. You can also select the default algorithm to use. For example, if a call from a non-Tieline codec is received via B Channel 1 on Module 1 (i.e. no Dial Route has been specified in the dialing codec): 1.
Page 79: Configuring Input/Output Settings
Genie STL Manual v1.4 17.3 Configuring Input/Output Settings Click the Inputs button to view input controls available within the Toolbox web-GUI. Important Note: 15 volt phantom power can only be supplied on the Auxiliary input; this is disabled by default.
Page 80 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Ganging Channels: Ganging is useful because it allows you to adjust the audio level of both inputs simultaneously. 1. Click the Input Settings symbol on either channel. 2. Select Gang and click to either gang or ungang channels.
Page 81: Configure Mono Or Stereo Peer-To-Peer Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Other Input Controls Adjust the IGC (Intelligent Gain Control) input settings to Auto, Fixed or Off as required. Important Note: When the auxiliary input (AUX IN) is On the default mixer configuration sends audio to all inputs. If you are not using the auxiliary input ensure it is Off to avoid additional noise in program audio.
Page 82 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Configuring a Backup Connection or Auto Reconnect Configuring the Codec to Answer Connections Configuring File Playback on Silence Detection For more information about programs and audio streams within programs see the section titled About Program Dialing. Note: The following instructions will display how to configure a dial and answer program, with a backup connection and USB file playback.
Page 83 Genie STL Manual v1.4 It is also possible to select a Dial Route or Answer Route if required. This is useful when routing multiple audio streams over transports like ISDN and is not recommended for use over IP. See Configuring ISDN Answering for more information.
Page 84 Genie STL Manual v1.4 individual algorithm, jitter buffer and FEC settings and configure a backup connection or SmartStream PLUS for this audio stream (recommended). Click the drop-down arrows on the right-hand side of each text box to adjust the Encoding, Sample rate and Bit rate options.
Page 85 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Important Note: Dual SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming over both Ethernet ports mitigates lost packets on either link and will provide IP network backup if an IP link is lost. To learn more about SmartStream PLUS redundant IP streaming visit http:// www.tieline.com/Transports/SmartStream-IP...
Page 86 The time frame against which lost data is measured Keep Alive The keep connection alive time before failing over to a backup connection; Tieline RTP pings every second to confirm connectivity Automatic Resume Select the check-box to configure fail back to a higher...
Page 87 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Configuring the Codec to Answer Connections The codec is capable of being configured to accept calls via different transports (e.g. IP and ISDN), or to accept calls using different audio ports. If you are configuring the codec to allow it to answer one or more incoming audio stream connections: 1.
Page 88 Genie STL Manual v1.4 2. Specify the parameters as outlined in the instructions on the right-hand pane of the panel, then click Save Program to complete program configuration. Important Notes for File Playback: Ensure MP3 recordings used are not variable bit rate files.
Page 89: Configuring Multicast Client Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 3. Select the check-box if you want to connect the program immediately, then click Finish. 4. The newly created program will be displayed in the left pane within the Programs panel and in the Master panel.
Page 90 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Important Notes: When you decide to use an existing program as a template, the new program inherits all the settings of the template program and you can adjust these settings as required by continuing through the program wizard.
Page 91 Genie STL Manual v1.4 7. Click the drop-down arrows on the right-hand side of each text box to select the Encoding Sample rate Bit rate or Sample size options. Click Next to continue. 8. Click to configure: Auto Jitter Adapt and the preferred auto jitter setting using the drop-down arrow for Buffer...
Page 92: Dial And Disconnect A Program
Genie STL Manual v1.4 dial the program manually using the codec front panel. Dial the multicast server program connection first and then connect multicast client codec programs to begin receiving multicast audio packets. 17.6 Dial and Disconnect a Program Connecting a Program 1.
Page 93 Genie STL Manual v1.4 3. Click the blue arrow to expand audio stream information and click the Edit symbol adjust program settings. 4. The program wizard will open at the relevant point to facilitate editing of connection parameters. Click Save Program to store settings.
Page 94: Edit File Playback 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 95 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 96: Configuring Sip Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 5. Enable SIP within the codec via the SETTINGS 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 97 Genie STL Manual v1.4 codec to either dial or answer only, select the option and the wizard will automatically display screens to allow you to configure the codec correctly. 4. This audio stream connection in the wizard will allow the codec to dial. Enter the name of the connection in the text box, then click Next.
Page 98 SIP user name to dial successfully. 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 99: Reset Factory Default Settings
Genie STL Manual v1.4 9. 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.
Page 100: Backup And Restore Functions
Genie STL Manual v1.4 17.12 Backup and Restore Functions The Toolbox web-GUI can be used to backup and restore codec settings, including: Programs containing a variety of connection settings. All system settings that have been adjusted to change the factory default codec settings (current runtime settings).
Page 101 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Click and select a location on your PC to save the configuration file. Save Restoring Configuration File Settings 1. Open the web-GUI and click the Settings symbol at the top of the screen to display the Settings panel.
Page 102: Import And Export Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 7. Reboot the codec to ensure the restored configuration will take effect in the codec. 17.13 Import and Export Programs It is possible to import and export individual programs via the Programs panel. Export a Program 1.
Page 103: Lock Or Unlock Programs
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Import a Program 1. Open the web-GUI and click the Programs symbol at the top of the screen to display the Programs panel. 2. Click the Import button in the bottom-left corner of the Programs panel.
Page 104: Configuring Ip Packet Qos
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Important Note: It is only possible to lock custom programs in a codec. If Lock Program is enabled and you load a new custom program in the codec, Lock Program remains enabled and locks the most recently loaded custom program.
Page 105: Configuring Snmp In The Codec
Genie STL Manual v1.4 17.16 Configuring SNMP in the Codec The codec supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP ) for managing devices on IP networks. There are two elements to configuring SNMP in your codec: 1. Configure SNMP Device settings in your codec.
Page 106: Download Logs
Help panel. 2. Click Download Logs. 3. Save the file to your computer and then send it as a .zip file to Tieline support via support@tieline.com Download Event Logs Event logs can be downloaded from the codec and viewed using any text editor, e.g. Microsoft®...
Page 107: Configuring Alarms
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Help panel. 2. Click Download Event Log. 3. Save the file to your computer and then 17.18 Configuring Alarms Click the Alarm symbol at the top of the web-GUI to view and configure a range of alarms, which can provide alerts as required.
Page 108 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Connection failure: A Connection Lost failure alarm can be configured to deliver alerts if the codec loses a connection.Note: This feature is not currently enabled. Configuring an Alarm's Severity Level Codec alarms can be rated at three different severity levels: 1.
Page 109 Genie STL Manual v1.4 2. Configure the dBFS threshold and timeout duration in seconds within the Conditions pane. An alarm will be raised when these parameters are breached. 3. Click Apply or OK to save settings. Configuring Alarm Severity Alerts Alerts for each alarm severity level are configured using the Alarm Dissemination tab.
Page 110 Genie STL Manual v1.4 networks. SNMP provides the ability to send traps (notifications or alerts), which are packets containing data relating to a system component. These packets are generated by agents on a managed device and may be either statistic or status related. Please see your system administrator if you require more information.
Page 111 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Important Note: When a connection is active the front panel CONNECTED LED is illuminated solid green. Illumination will cease if a connection is lost. Acknowledging Alarms To acknowledge an alarm: 1. Click to select the alarm in the Current Alarms tab.
Page 112: Rs232 Data Configuration
Important Notes: The codec cannot send RS232 data or activate relays on IP-enabled Tieline G3 codecs. Auxiliary data is not available for multicast connections. It is important to enable serial port flow control as it regulates the flow of data through the serial port.
Page 113 Genie STL Manual v1.4 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen 2. Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select Connect and press the button 3. Select IP and press the button 4. Select your preferred IP Mode and press the button.
Page 114 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Rule 2: Switch Different Control Port Inputs On to Connect and Disconnect a Program This rule is used to connect and disconnect a selected program when different codec control port inputs are turned on. 1. Click the second rule in the Rules panel.
Page 115: Upgrading Codec Firmware
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Rule 4: Toggle a Relay Output with each Change in Connection Status This rule is used to toggle a codec's control port relay output each time a program connects and disconnects. 1. Click the fourth rule in the Rules panel.
Page 116 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Important Note: Firmware upgrade files are very large and it is usually much quicker to download the file to your PC first and then upgrade using the following procedure. Manual Firmware Upgrades It is possible to program the web-GUI to allow codec firmware upgrades by selecting a file on a PC.
Page 117: Part Xviii Front Panel Configuration Tasks
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Front Panel Configuration Tasks The following sections explain how to configure codec settings using the front panel LCD screen and KEYPAD. 18.1 Configuring IP via the Front Panel Checking IP Address Details in the Codec 1. Press the SETTINGS button.
Page 118 Genie STL Manual v1.4 5. Select IPv4 Mode and press the button. 6. Select Static and press the button. 7. Navigate to IPv4 Static and enter the IP address, then press the button. 8. Navigate to IPv4 Subnet and enter the Subnet Mask, then press the button.
Page 119: 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 120 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...
Page 121 Use MP2 algorithms at 64kbps mono or 128kbps stereo for high quality connections when using SIP, or use G.711 and G.722 if required. Tieline G3 codecs do not support connections using AAC and will default to MPEG Layer 2 if an incoming connection is programmed to use this algorithm.
Page 122 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Algor- Audio Algor- IP bit rate per over- Recommended connection Band- ithmic channel head for on-air use ithm Delay connection width Linear (Uncom- 16/24 bit sample rate x 80kbps Extremely high quality pressed) up to bits per...
Page 123: Configuring The Jitter Buffer
Manage delay dynamically based on current network congestion. Manage forward error correction (FEC). 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.
Page 124 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Algorithm Non-SIP Connections SIP Connections Linear (Uncompressed) Tieline Music Tieline MusicPLUS G.711 G.722 MPEG Layer 2 MPEG Layer 3 LC-AAC HE-AAC v.1 HE-AAC v.2 AAC-LD AAC-ELD Opus aptX Enhanced Programming Automatic Jitter Buffering (Default Setting) 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
Page 125 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 126: Configuring Forward Error Correction
7. Select the local codec FEC setting in the Local FEC screen and press 8. 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. 2014...
Page 127 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 128: Configuring Encode/Decode Direction
Genie STL Manual v1.4 consider reducing your FEC to minimize the likelihood of exceeding your bandwidth capacity. Here is another example, if you want 15 kHz stereo, you need at least 56kbps for the audio. 100% FEC requires at least 112kbps and 50% FEC requires at least 84kbps. If your uplink speed is 256kbps and you're on a shared connection, then choosing a lower FEC setting of 20%-33% may give you better results.
Page 129: Configuring Tcp/Udp Protocols
– ensuring critical session data (including dial, connect and hang-up data) will be received reliably. The default session and audio port settings in Tieline codecs, for both TCP and UDP connections, are outlined in the following table.
Page 130: Configuring Qos For Ip Packets
More than one studio codec is in use and each codec requires a different port number. Changing the Tieline Session Port Number To adjust the local Tieline session data port used by your codec to send connection data: 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
Page 131: Reset And Restore Factory Default Settings
Genie STL Manual v1.4 2. Use the navigation buttons to select QoS and press the button. 3. Press the button and use the RETURN button to delete numbers already entered, then use the numeric KEYPAD to enter the new setting recommended by your IT administrator.
Page 132: Configuring Snmp Settings
Genie STL Manual v1.4 Reset and Restore Factory Defaults using the Web-GUI The web-GUI can also be used to reset and restore factory defaults. See Reset Factory Default Settings for more details. 18.10 Configuring SNMP Settings The codec supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP ) for managing devices on IP networks.
Page 133: Part Xix Reference
Tieline recommends that the racks in which codecs are installed are thoroughly evacuated to ensure proper airflow from the bottom to the top. Where space is available, a 1RU gap between codecs will assist in minimizing internal temperature build up.
Page 134: 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 135: Genie Compliances And Certifications
Declaration of Conformity This Genie codec meets the requirements of directives for CE and C-Tick certifications. Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the head office of Tieline Technology; 1/25 Irvine Drive, Malaga, Western Australia 6090.
Page 136: Fcc Compliance Statements
Genie STL Manual v1.4 EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that Tieline Genie 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; 1/25 Irvine Drive, Malaga, Western Australia 6090.
Page 137 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 138: 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 139 Genie STL Manual v1.4 • eventlog o Copyright (c) 2003 BalaBit IT Ltd. • file - 2 clause BSD license, clause 3 removed o Copyright (c) Ian F. Darwin 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995. o Software written by Ian F. Darwin and others;...
Page 140 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 141 Genie STL Manual v1.4 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
Page 142 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 143 Genie STL Manual v1.4 o "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)" o "This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)" Copyright (c) 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.
Page 144 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 145 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis, Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois, Jean-loup Gailly, Hunter Goatley, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul Kienitz, David Kirschbaum, Johnny Lee, Onno van der Linden, Igor Mandrichenko, Steve P. Miller, Sergio Monesi, Keith Owens,...
Page 146: Trademarks And Credit Notices
Genie STL Manual v1.4 19.6 Trademarks and Credit Notices 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 147: Part Xx Genie Stl Specifications
>90dB at +22dBu, unweighted Sample Frequencies IP Sample Frequencies 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz Algorithms Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, G.711, G.722, MPEG-1 Layer 2, MP3, LC-AAC, HE-AAC and HE-AACv2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, Opus, 16/24 bit aptX Enhanced IP (uncompressed) Linear PCM16/24 bit 48/96kHz sampling Data and Control Interfaces USB 2.0 Host port on the front panel...
Page 148 Genie STL Manual v1.4 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 149 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 150: Index
Genie STL Manual v1.4 types Index Applications apt-X Enhanced audio coding Audio levels adjustment - A - ganging inputs IGC Auto Level intelligent gain control AES/EBU metering audio levels phantom power input and output quick adjustment of levels input audio settings...
Page 151 Front panel controls DB15 - G - Default password new web-GUI password G.711 Default ports G.722 Default profiles Ganging inputs DHCP IP addresses Glossary Dial and disconnect GPIOs dial an audio stream Ground terminal © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 152 Genie STL Manual v1.4 bonding 34, 76 GUI ports configuration - H - considerations default answering settings 34, 76 dial and answer route tags 34, 76 Hanging up a connection Directory Numbers Headphone out Headphones front panel module config monitoring audio...
Page 153 DSCP 104, 130 Navigation buttons Quality of Service - O - configuration 104, 130 DSCP 104, 130 Quick start Opto-isolated inputs dialing Overview first steps manual how to connect - P - Panel lock © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...
Page 154 Genie STL Manual v1.4 Sync input - R - - T - Rear panel connections Redialing TCP port settings Reference Test mode Relay closures Tieline Music Relays Tieline MusicPLUS configuration Tieline session port pin outs ToolBox connecting to a codec...
Page 155 Index Web-GUI PC LAN settings port selection prerequisites programs panel rules panel Wiring DB15 control port in/out opto-isolated inputs relay closures RS232 using DB9 - X - XLR in/out © Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2014...

Tieline Genie STL User Manual

Part VII Genie Front Panel Controls

Part VIII Navigating Menus

Part XII about ISDN Modules

Part XIII Language Selection

Part XIV about Program Dialing

Part XV Getting Connected Quickly

Programming Auto Reconnect

Speed Dialing Connections

Monitoring ISDN Connections

Redialing a Connection

USB File Playback

Deleting Programs

Selecting Algorithm Profiles

Genie STL Algorithm Profiles

Genie STL Backup Connections

Lock or Unlock a Program in the Codec

Locking the Front Panel

Part XVI Connecting to the Toolbox Web-GUI

Part XVII Using the Web-GUI

Configuring SIP Programs

Reset Factory Default Settings

Backup and Restore Functions

Import and Export Programs

Lock or Unlock Programs

Configuring IP Packet Qos

Configuring SNMP in the Codec

Download Logs

Configuring Alarms

RS232 Data Configuration

Creating Rules

Upgrading Codec Firmware

Part XVIII Front Panel Configuration Tasks

Configuring SNMP Settings

Test Mode

Part XIX Reference

Part XX Genie STL Specifications

Part XXI Appendix A: RS232 and Control

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