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Codec Tieline Gateway - User Manual

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Gateway and Gateway-4
IP Codec User Manual
Software Version: 3.02.xx
Manual Version: 1.2_20210625
June, 2021

Table of Contents

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Summary

Warnings & Safety Information

THUNDERSTORM AND LIGHTNING WARNING

Warning against using the codec during thunderstorms and lightning due to severe injury risks.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Essential safety measures for installation and operation, including electrical shock and fire hazard prevention.

HIGH VOLTAGE WARNINGS

Caution regarding high voltage components inside the instrument, even when disconnected from the power supply.

How to Use this User Manual

Manual Conventions

Explains standard symbols and text conventions used throughout the manual for warnings, cautions, and notes.

Typographic Conventions

Details formatting used for software and hardware elements within the manual.

Overview of Gateway Codec Family

Gateway

Describes the Tieline Gateway as a powerful DSP-based IP codec for multi-channel audio transport.

Gateway 4

Details the Gateway 4 codec, designed for solutions requiring up to 4 audio channels with advanced redundancy.

Gateway 8;16 Front Panel Controls

Navigation Buttons

Explains the function of the four arrow-shaped navigation buttons and the OK button for menu interaction.

Operation Button Description

Details the specific functions of each operation button on the codec's front panel.

Gateway 4 Front Panel Controls

Navigation Buttons

Explains the four arrow-shaped navigation buttons and the OK button for menu interaction.

Operation Button Description

Details the specific functions of each operation button on the codec's front panel.

Gateway 8;16 Rear Panel Connections

Supplementary Ground Terminal

Details the supplementary ground terminal for connecting the unit to a ground connection for safety.

Dual Redundant AC Power Inputs

Describes the dual redundant AC power supplies that power the codec.

Dual Gigabit AoIP Ports

Details the Gigabit RJ-45 ports for AES67 or WheatNet-IP streaming.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Describes the Gigabit RJ-45 ports used for IP connections.

Input Configuration, Levels and PPMs

Adjusting PPM Meter Reference Scale Settings

Explains how to adjust the reference scale on PPM meters for optimal audio level display.

Adjusting PPM Metering

Details how to adjust PPM metering options for inputs, outputs, encoders, and decoders.

Configuring AES3 Audio

Configuring AES3 Inputs and Outputs Globally

Steps to globally configure codec inputs and outputs for digital AES3 audio.

Configuring Inputs for Digital or Analog Audio

Guides on configuring specific inputs and outputs for either Analog or Digital audio sources.

Inserting Hardware Modules

Inserting or Removing a Module

Provides instructions and precautions for safely inserting or removing hardware modules from the codec.

IP Streaming, Programs, and TieLink

Tieline Session Data

Explains the proprietary session data used by Tieline codecs for connection establishment and management.

SIP

Details SIP's role in interoperability and establishing connections between different brands of codecs.

TieLink Traversal Server Network

Describes TieLink as a server network for contact management, self-discovery, and NAT traversal.

Configuring SIP Interfaces

To configure SIP1 or SIP2:

Step-by-step guide to configuring SIP1 or SIP2 interfaces on the codec.

Configuring SIP Accounts

Adding a SIP Account

Instructions for entering SIP account details and registering the account with the SIP server.

Connecting Quickly

Creating a New Connection Program

Guides on using the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI to create new connection programs.

Load and Connect a Program

Instructions for loading and establishing connections using programs from the codec front panel.

Using the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI

Opening a Panel & Adjusting Size or Screen Position

Instructions on how to open panels and reposition them within the Web-GUI screen.

Security and Changing the Default Password

Maintaining Codec Network Security

Discusses layers of security to ensure codec connections remain secure on IP networks.

Changing the Default Password

Guides on changing the default password for the Toolbox Web-GUI for better network security.

Configuring IP Settings

Configuring Ethernet Ports and VLANs

Details configuration options for physical Ethernet ports and VLAN interfaces.

IPv4 Address Configuration

Guides on configuring automatic DHCP or manual static IPv4 addresses for the codec.

Configuring Fuse-IP Bonding

Configuring a Fuse-IP Server at the Studio

Instructions for setting up the studio codec as a Fuse-IP server for bonding.

Configuring a Fuse-IP Remote Client

Guides on configuring a remote codec as a Fuse-IP client to establish a bonded connection.

Selecting an Algorithm

How do I choose the right algorithm?

Factors to consider when selecting an audio algorithm, including latency and codec compatibility.

Configuring the Jitter Buffer

Jitter Buffer Settings and Relationship of Latency and Packet Loss

Explains the relationship between jitter buffer settings, latency, and packet loss.

How to get the Best Jitter Buffer Results

Tips for optimizing jitter buffer settings by establishing connections before going live.

Configuring Forward Error Correction

How does FEC work?

Explains the mechanism of FEC in increasing connection stability by replacing lost data packets.

Conserving Bandwidth with FEC

Discusses the trade-off between FEC quality and bandwidth, and how to configure settings for stable connections.

Creating Rules

Configuring Rules with the Program Manager Panel

Guides on configuring program or stream level rules using the Program Manager panel wizard.

Configuring Rules with the Rules Panel

Explains how to use the Rules panel for configuring codec level rules related to programs or I/O states.

Reset and Restore Factory Default Settings

Reset and Restore Factory Defaults using the Web-GUI

Instructions for resetting and restoring factory defaults via the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI.

System Backup and Restore

Creating Backup Files

Steps for creating backup files of codec configurations onto external media.

Configuring SNMP Settings

Configuring SNMP Settings in the Codec

Guides on configuring SNMP settings within the codec via the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI.

Upgrading Firmware

Performing a Firmware Upgrade

Step-by-step instructions for performing a firmware upgrade using a downloaded file.

Installing a Security Certificate

Certificate Installation

Procedures for installing SSL security certificates purchased from a vendor.

Disable or Remove SSL Security Certificates

Guides on disabling or removing installed SSL security certificates from the codec.

Firewall Configuration

24.22 Enabling CSRF Security

Instructions for enabling or disabling CSRF protection to guard against cross-site request forgery attacks.

Installing the Codec at the Studio

Getting Started at the Studio

Essential steps required for a typical codec installation at the studio.

Testing IP Network Connections

Ping the Codec

Explains how to use ping tests to check reachability and packet loss on an IP network.

Trace the Route of IP Packets

Describes using traceroute to determine data packet routes and latency to a codec.

Compliances and Certifications

FCC Compliance Statements

FCC Part 15 compliance information regarding digital device operation and potential interference.

Gateway Specifications

Input;Output Specifications

Detailed specifications for all input and output interfaces, including RJ45 and AES3.

Gigabit AoIP Streaming Ports

Information on Gigabit Ethernet ports for AES67 or WheatNet-IP streaming.

Data and Control

Covers configuration and connectivity methods like Web-GUI, CCC, and TieLink.

Appendix A: RS232 and Control Port Wiring

Control Port Pin-outs 1-8

Detailed pinout diagram and function description for the DB25 control port I/O.

RS232 Pin-outs and Data Connections

Pinout diagrams and notes for RS232 data connections using DB9 connectors.

Appendix C: Gateway 4 DB-25 Audio In;Out Pinout

Gateway 4 DB25 Analog and AES3 Audio Pinouts

Provides pinout diagrams for Gateway 4 DB25 analog and AES3 audio connections.

Digital AES3 (AES;EBU) DB-25 Wiring Pinouts

Details the wiring pinouts for digital AES3 (AES/EBU) connections on the DB-25 connector.

Codec Tieline Gateway Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCodec
ModelTieline Gateway
CategoryConference System
LanguageEnglish

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