Tieline Commander TLF200, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...TLF200 TLR200 POTS CODEC Operation Manual For Software Version 2 205...

Page 2: ...or standard bi directional phone quality audio Two CMOS relay facilities are provided via 3 5mm jacks for remote control of equipment Optional Data Streaming for data link applications The COMMANDER h...

Page 3: ...ovided by the Manufacturer have been made or attached to the equipment which in the determination of the Manufacturer shall have affected the performance safety or reliability of the equipment d The o...

Page 4: ...KEYS 17 Quick Function Tips 17 Default Function Keys 17 Function Key Options 18 DETAILED CONFIGURATION 20 Setup Menu 20 Sub Menus of 01 View Configuration 22 Sub Menus of 02 Codec Setup 26 Sub Menus o...

Page 5: ...COMMANDER to the PC 38 Menu Items 39 General Configuration 41 POTS Setup 41 Local Control 42 Remote Control 43 Line Monitor 43 Chat 44 Phone Book 45 Functions 46 Software Upgrade 47 Mic Line Audio In...

Page 6: ...ly too expensive to use Broadcast journalists and presenters now have an easy to use compact portable field codec with high quality two way audio link performance COMMANDER can be transported as carry...

Page 7: ...8 800 bps Bits Per Second at a line quality of approximately 70 If you are not able to achieve this level of operation you may have transmission problems with your line or the line at the other end of...

Page 8: ...a computer and data transmission Keypad for Data Entry Function Keys CLR Hang Up etc Power Supply Software controlled audio input pots Software controlled send return audio adjustment POTS Headphone m...

Page 9: ...on Keys CLR Hang Up etc Software controlled audio input pots Software controlled send return audio adjustment POTS ISDN Line Optional Balanced output External Phone Telephone Line Peak Program Meter R...

Page 10: ...LEAR takes you back to the previous screen Setup for Microphone Input Here is an example of how to use the MS in conjunction with the LCD screen to set up for a microphone input 1 Attach your Audio in...

Page 11: ...b settings 6 You are now SET to GO 7 Repeat steps 2 4 6 for the Destination Tieline Codec equipment 8 You can monitor the output using headphones attached to this COMMANDER Alternatively connect the a...

Page 12: ...MS to 09 Reset Functions Select 09 Reset Functions Click MS Scroll using MS to 02 Reset Settings Select 02 Reset Settings by clicking MS Continued on next page Setup Menu 01 View Config 02 Codec Setup...

Page 13: ...nnection with the remote TIELINE Codec equipment at an initial attempt of 19 200 bps bit rate The modems measure the characteristics of the telephone line and then negotiate the highest possible stabl...

Page 14: ...different area code or country enter the area code or international access codes into the PREFIX memory location Enable the Prefix option in the Setup menu Using a prefix avoids the need to manually...

Page 15: ...utting a zero before a single digit ie 01 or 09 The above procedure saves the number with the name of QUICK STORE To edit this name or the telephone number refer to the next procedure Storing and nami...

Page 16: ...s In the example on the left the Q is ready for editing To change turn the MS select by clicking the MS Note that a space and other symbols are found at the end of the alphabet numbers are at the begi...

Page 17: ...e remote end by pressing F2 0 keys A regular beep sounds until pressing any key or knob resets the alert F2 KEY 1 F2 KEY 2 Activate remote control Ports 1 2 respectively F2 KEY 3 Renegotiate Up COMMAN...

Page 18: ...iations in frequency response and to cancel out any echo that may be present This Function re equalizes the current line whilst retaining the same bit rate The audio is muted for about 20 seconds duri...

Page 19: ...e CODEC Switches the CODEC Mode 24 Loopback Mode Tests all signal processing circuitry within COMMANDER Except modem Input signals can be monitored on the Line Out connector and headphones 25 30 Local...

Page 20: ...3 Modem Setup Setup selections for the POTS modem Items include auto answer maximum bit rate renegotiation and retraining 04 Dialing Setup Telephone dialing options which include number redial status...

Page 21: ...the LCD screen The 01 View Config menu contains items which commonly need changing These are selected from and duplicated in the other menu groups Factory defaults can be restored at any time using th...

Page 22: ...he call press the Hang Up key 4 ISDN Mode Use this mode to connect via an ISDN line 5 Cell Phone Mode Use to connect a hands free cable from a mobile phone to the cell phone socket Dial the remote pho...

Page 23: ...with changes in line conditions Up only Uses higher bit rate if LQ at both ends is above 80 Down Only Lower bit rate used if LQ falls below 10 at either end Up and Down Auto renegotiation as line cond...

Page 24: ...ER does not check for a telephone system connection tone at the conclusion of dialing e g busy tone Detect COMMANDER checks for a telephone system connection tones at the conclusion of dialing e g bus...

Page 25: ...ones Gain 55dB max Unbalanced In Setting for consumer grade audio sources such CD players tape recorders equipped with headphone or RCA connectors Gain 35dB max Contrl speed Fast Determines how the Me...

Page 26: ...01 POTS Codec Music Provides highest quality when bit rates are 24 000bps and above The codec will operate between 33 600bps to 9 600bps Speech Used for 16 800bps 02 ISDN Codec Music Provides the high...

Page 27: ...s higher bit rate if LQ at both ends above 80 3 Down Only Lower bit rate used if LQ falls below 10 at either end 4 Up Down Auto renegotiation as line conditions vary 03 Max Bit rate 33600 Bit Rate var...

Page 28: ...y difficulty detecting dial tone 04 Connect tones Ignore COMMANDER does not check for a telephone system connection tone at the conclusion of dialing e g busy tone Detect COMMANDER checks for a teleph...

Page 29: ...codec 03 Relay Operation Pulse Determines how the CMOS ports and the relay contact closures operate Pulse gives a momentary closure relay contacts close for a period of one second See Relay Control on...

Page 30: ...Local SubAddress Enter Number then select OK A number of ISDN devices including several Tielines may share a common ISDN connection Allocating sub addresses prevents all devices simultaneously trying...

Page 31: ...telephone line 2 Leased Line Mode For operation over leased 2 wire bi directional lines As the COMMANDER modem requires a loop voltage source for correct operation an optional line interface unit is a...

Page 32: ...installed in the unit 01 Set Time Hh mm ss To set current time Menu Selector knob scrolls the value in the first field Click the selector to store the setting and move to the next field 02 Set Date YY...

Page 33: ...within COMMANDER Except modem Input signals can be monitored on the Line Out connector and headphones 02 400Hz Test Tone Sends a 400Hz tone to the remote TIELINE Codec if online and to the unit outpu...

Page 34: ...PEG layer 2 and 3 These algorithms require a reasonably high bit rate typically 64kbps or higher for high quality wide band mono real time operation Many ISDN codecs use MPEG layer 2 and 3 for mono co...

Page 35: ...les a TIELINE Codec to be used by non technical people or to be unmanned All the levels can be monitored and adjusted from the control center by using a master COMMANDER In most applications the COMMA...

Page 36: ...spond Relay Control All Commander units are supplied with two CMOS relay control ports on the RS 232 Interface Connector located on the rear of the unit There is also an optional relay card that can b...

Page 37: ...COMMANDER HOW THE COMMANDER WORKS Tieline Technology 37 August 2002 Connections for Optional Relay Control Interface Rack mount only...

Page 38: ...any vacant serial or COM port on the PC using a standard modem cable A cable can also be constructed using the following components and connections COMMANDER DB 9 male PC DB 9 female Pin 2 TxD Pin 2...

Page 39: ...may appear initially displaying a red message at the bottom of the screen Click Auto detect and the program should find the correct COM port and establish communication with the COMMANDER The Message...

Page 40: ...tware version and type information on the COMMANDER GENERAL Configures most settings POTS Sets the telephone modem parameters ISDN is not available on the COMMANDER All setup changes are made or saved...

Page 41: ...the Configure tab Peak Program Meter display options CMOS relay modes Menu Selector response Input preamplifier gain Input 1 2 Communicatio n mode CODEC selection Input preamplifier gain control Alar...

Page 42: ...hin the COMMANDER and will be lost when power is removed Use Configure to make permanent changes Type number in the window and control calling with these buttons Volume Control settings for the four f...

Page 43: ...Line Monitor This monitor application is useful for detecting telephone line problems and analyzing line performance over a period of time Test results can be saved for future reference to determine i...

Page 44: ...Technology 44 August 2002 Chat This screen provides two way text communications between two COMMANDERS Operation is very similar to common Internet chat systems Changes to disconnect when chatting Cli...

Page 45: ...be stored on a computer and downloaded into all the COMMANDERS held within an organization enabling operators to easily find names and addresses on all COMMANDERS The screen for the Phone tab is show...

Page 46: ...experienced by unfamiliar operators The following is a list of the assignable functions that can be selected from the pull down menus 01 Allocated by you 02 Renegotiate up 03 Renegotiate down 04 Retra...

Page 47: ...nd then turn the power back on Select the file to be uploaded and click CPU Upload Message Upload successful should appear at the end of the process After an upgrade go to the COMMANDER Options Menu T...

Page 48: ...cables use the following pin connections Pin 1 Earth or shield connection Pin 2 Audio leg Pin 3 No connection or ground For balanced audio cables use the following pin connections Pin 1 Earth or shiel...

Page 49: ...rtain mon Da Da Da Bidirectional Audio Yes Thanks so much Ja Connect Rate POTS 9 6kbps 33 6kbps Yes Sir Uh ha Connect Rate ISDN 56kbps 64kbps Nein no As per Kommandant Wireless Interface Available 3 5...

Page 50: ...must be provided to your telephone company USOC Jacks This device uses RJ11C terminal jacks The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive...

Page 51: ...might not prevent degradation of the service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by TIELINE TECHNOLOGY Any repai...

Page 52: ...on Keys 17 Available options for allocation 18 Default key settings 17 Loopback Mode 17 Rem Piezo Alrm 17 Remote control Ports 17 Renegotiate down 17 Renegotiate Up 17 Retrain current 17 Functions 46...

Page 53: ...erial Port 23 Specifications 49 Storing a phone number 15 T Test Modes 33 Tone Generator 33 Toolbox COM port 38 connecting cable 38 connection problems 38 F keys 47 Line monitor 43 local control 42 Ph...