Tieline Commander TLR200 Operating instructions

TLF200/TLR200 POTS CODEC

Operation Manual

For Software Version 2.205

COMMANDER WELCOME

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TLF200

TLR200

COMMANDER Features

¾ Two balanced Microphone/Line inputs; Standard XLR three-pin female.

¾ Optional ISDN Interface.

¾ Choice of a Compact Field unit or a Studio (rack mount) unit.

¾ LED Peak Program level meter (–12dBu to +16dBu).

¾ A cell phone jack (3.5mm) is provided for standard bi-directional phone quality audio.

¾ Two CMOS relay facilities are provided via 3.5mm jacks for remote control of

equipment.

¾ Optional Data Streaming for data link applications.

The COMMANDER has the same software upgrade capabilities as all other Tieline

Codecs. Full upgrades are possible using the Tieline Toolbox software.

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COMMANDER WARRANTY

WARRANTY

TIELINE TECHNOLOGY (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both

materials and workmanship.

Should any part of this equipment be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to:

a) Repair or replace any defective part free of charge (except transportation charges) for a

period of one year from the date of the original purchase, provided the owner returns

the equipment to the Manufacturer. No charge will be made for parts or labor during this

period or

b) Furnish replacement for any defective parts in the equipment for a period of one year

from the date of original purchase. Replacement parts shall be furnished without

charge, except labor and transportation.

This Warranty excludes assembled products not manufactured by the Manufacturer

whether or not they are incorporated in a Manufacturer product or sold under a

Manufacturer part or model number.

THE WARRANTY IS TERMINATED WHEN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HAS

OCCURRED TO THE EQUIPMENT:

a) Damage by negligence, accident, act of God, mishandling, or it has been operated

incorrectly to the various instructions described in the Operation Manual.

b) Altered or repaired by other than the Manufacturer or an authorized service

representative of the Manufacturer.

c) Any adaptations or accessories other than those manufactured or provided 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 original serial number has been modified or removed.

NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE, APPLIES TO THE

EQUIPMENT, nor is any person or company authorized to assume any warranty for the

Manufacturer or any other liability in connection with the sale of the Manufacturer's

products.

Manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for consequential damages, expenses, or

loss of revenue or property, inconvenience, or interruption in operation experienced by the

customer due to a malfunction in the purchased equipment.

No warranty service performed on any product shall extend the applicable warranty period.

In case of unsatisfactory operation, the purchaser shall promptly notify the Manufacturer in

writing, giving full particulars as to the defects or unsatisfactory operation. Upon receipt of

such notice, the Manufacturer will give instructions respecting the shipment of the

equipment, or such other matters as it elects to honor this warranty as above provided.

This warranty does not cover damage to the equipment during shipping and the

Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for such damage. The customer shall pay all

shipping costs.

This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable.

Subject to change without notice

COMMANDER TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................3

INSTALLATION AND USAGE TIPS ......................................................................7

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS............................................................................8

Field Unit TLF200 ............................................................................................................................. 8

Rack Unit TLR200 ............................................................................................................................ 9

QUICK START GUIDE for the Beginner..............................................................10

Operating the Menu Selector (MS)................................................................................................. 10

Setup for Microphone Input ............................................................................................................ 10

GETTING STARTED...........................................................................................12

Setting Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................. 12

Dialing a number............................................................................................................................. 13

Dialing From an Office or Hotel Room............................................................................................13

Handset Dialing .............................................................................................................................. 14

Memory Dialing from Interstate or International call areas............................................................. 14

How to store a phone number ........................................................................................................ 15

FUNCTION 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 of 03 – Modem setup...................................................................................................27

Sub Menus of 04 – Dialing setup.................................................................................................... 28

Sub Menus of 05 – Unit Setup........................................................................................................ 29

Sub Menus of 06 – ISDN Setup ..................................................................................................... 30

Sub Menus of 07 – Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 31

Sub Menus of 08 – Timer Functions...............................................................................................32

Sub Menus of 09 – Reset Functions .............................................................................................. 33

Sub Menus of 10 – Test Modes...................................................................................................... 33

Sub Menus of 11 – Memory Setup ................................................................................................. 33

Sub Menus of 12 – Unit Details ...................................................................................................... 33

HOW THE COMMANDER WORKS.....................................................................34

Theory of Operation........................................................................................................................ 34

Peak Level Meter............................................................................................................................ 34

Modem Negotiation and Line Quality ............................................................................................. 35

Master Slave Operation.................................................................................................................. 35

ISDN Operation .............................................................................................................................. 36

Relay Control .................................................................................................................................. 36

COMMANDER WELCOME

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TOOLBOX Software ............................................................................................38

Preparing to use the ToolBox application....................................................................................... 38

Connecting 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 Connector ........................................................................................................ 48

Program Out Connector ................................................................................................................. 48

RS 232 Interface Connector ........................................................................................................... 48

TIELINE CODEC SOLUTIONS FAMILY..............................................................49

COMPLIANCES...................................................................................................50

INDEX..................................................................................................................52

COMMANDER INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying a Tieline technology codec!

In the audio codec broadcast revolution Hearing is believing….

Tieline, providers of the world’s best Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Codec

technology, developed the COMMANDER codec to provide high quality, bi-directional

audio for POTS together or ISDN operation.

Tieline has changed the opinions of even the most critical broadcasters, proving that

stable high bandwidth links with unfailing audio and data is the new reality for

broadcasting over a telephone line.

A superb DSP algorithm delivers crystal clear 15kHz bi-directional audio in real time at bit

rates as low as 24kbps with a small 100ms delay and a minimal loss of quality over a

standard telephone line.

COMMANDER is the versatile CODEC solution, giving you full broadcast freedom with

the ability to use ISDN if required. COMMANDER is part of the Audio Codec Family that

includes the PATRIOT – the economical solution and i-Mix – the Sportscasters Dream

Machine.

COMMANDER provides audio-link opportunities previously that were impossible or

simply 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-on baggage allowing convenient worldwide

coverage with minimal equipment or is available as a professional Studio rack mount

unit.

Using the COMMANDER is as simple as plugging it into a POTS (Plain Old Telephone

Service) or ISDN (optional extra) phone line and dialing the destination number. The

receiving Tieline codec automatically answers the call and establishes the link. For POTS

connections, a built-in modem negotiates the best possible data rate for high-quality low-

noise and distortion, bi-directional audio.

COMMANDER features include:

• High quality audio at very low bit rates

• ISDN as an optional extra

• Many remote control features for remote operation

• Purpose built modem for POTS codec operation

• Automatic link re-connect in the event of line dropouts

• Extensive menu system caters for most individual applications

• Choice of optional extras such as;

o 15kHz audio in one direction and up to 9600bps in the opposite direction

OR

o 7kHz audio and up to 4800bps of data simultaneously in both directions

• Fast and easy configuration via a Windows 9*/ME/2K software application:

Toolbox

COMMANDER INSTALLATION AND USAGE TIPS

INSTALLATION AND USAGE TIPS

While the TIELINE COMMANDER is a very reliable telecom product, its performance will only be

as good as the line that it is operating over.

Proper precautions MUST be taken to ensure that only the COMMANDER uses the line.

Remove these possible interference sources:

• Other telephone handsets

• Fax machines

• Computer modems

• Alarm systems

• Extension bells

• Line monitoring devices

Important precaution for the COMMANDER phone-line:

ENSURE THAT CALL WAITING IS DISABLED!

It is always preferable to obtain a dedicated phone line from the local Exchange or Central Office.

Try to avoid going through a PBX, PABX, Key station or any other local exchange. If this is

unavoidable, check that the line works BEFORE you try to do a live program. Some of these

systems have poor line characteristics and may make the operation of the COMMANDER

marginal, if not unusable.

WARNING - DO NOT CONNECT YOUR TIELINE TO A DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEM AS

PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

If you are unfamiliar with a particular facility, check that the line you are given is NOT a digital

line. This is very important. because If the unit becomes faulty due to the use of a digital phone

system, the Warranty automatically becomes void.

On most good lines, the COMMANDER is normally able to achieve 28,800 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 the connection.

CHECK:

• Length of the line from your site to the local Exchange or Central Office

• Presence of stub or party lines on your local loop

• Earth leakage problem on the line

• Equipment problem at the Exchange or CO

It is very desirable to have a local loop (The line from your office or home to the local CO or

Exchange) as short as possible. Optimum performance can be expected for lines up to about

three kilometers in length.

In some countries, it has been the practice to have more than one phone service attached to one

line. As more lines have been installed, the services have been separated but the unused lines

have remained connected to the local loop. Even though the old line may be unused, if it is still

present across your local loop, it will cause problems with your equipment operation.

A good line should have an earth isolation of better than ten meg-ohms. If your line is located in

an area where water is a problem, check out the earth leakage.

Although there are many factors at the Telco end that can cause problems, a problem that does

occasionally occur is if the clock on the interface codec to your line is not synchronized to the

network. A drifting clock will cause instability and unreliable COMMANDER performance. If you

suspect that this could be the problem, contact your local Telco.

COMMANDER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

Field Unit TLF200

Menu Selector:

Rotate to scan Items

Click down to select item.

Visual

Output

LCD

Serial data

port for

connection to

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 &

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Headphone

monitoring

Balanced

mic/line

input 1

Balanced output

External Phone

Telephone Line

Peak

Program

Meter

Balanced

mic/line

input 2

2 CMOS relay

ports with

local or

remote control

operation

COMMANDER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

Rack Unit TLR200

Headphone

monitoring

Menu Selector:

Rotate to scan Items

Click down to select

item.

Visual

Output

LCD

Keypad for Data Entry.

Function 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

Relay Control

Interface

(

Optional

)

Balanced

mic/line

input 1

Serial data port for

connection to a

computer and data

transmission

Balanced

mic/line

input 2

Ancillary

Control

Ports

COMMANDER QUICK START GUIDE for the Beginner

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QUICK START GUIDE for the Beginner

Plug the COMMANDER in and wait for about 20 seconds for the unit to start up and load

the operating software.

Operating the Menu Selector (MS)

The rotary Menu Selector (MS) (see Controls & Connections on page 8) is used to operate

and configure the COMMANDER.

• Rotate the MS to scroll up, down or sideways on lists. The lists are viewable on the

LCD screen.

• Click the MS downwards to select an item in the LCD Screen which is highlighted in

[brackets].

NOTE the Keypad key marked CLEAR 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 inputs to the XLR connector.

2. Attach a standard phone cord to RJ11 connector on the rear of your codec.

3. Use the MENU selector to change the Input to Microphone as follows;

Main screen – appears after start up

Select a Menu item by rotating the MS.

The selected item is identified by a square

bracket: [ ]. In this case you have a

choice of DIAL, MEMORY or MENU.

Choose MENU.

Scroll Down and select 05 Unit Setup.

Continues on next page…

Setup Menu

[05 Unit Setup ]

06 isdn Setuo

07 Advanced Setup

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

COMMANDER QUICK START GUIDE for the Beginner

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Select 01 Set Input Gain.

On Input 1 Scroll to High Gain Mic and

Select.

Repeat for Input 2.

You can select Continue or Exit.

You have now changed the Input type.

4. Set Input 1 and 2 knobs to 2 ‘o’clock position. This sets the outgoing program level.

5. To hear outgoing audio through the headphones (plug into rear socket) set the Send

knob to 3 ‘o’ clock and Return knob to minimum. To hear return audio from the other

end - reverse the Send and Receive knob 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 audio program output as desired on the destination

COMMANDER.

Note: the Return knob on the destination equipment is the headphone volume. It

does not adjust the program output level.

9. Using the keypad, enter the telephone number of the destination codec and press the

Enter/Dial key.

Important: Ensure you have installed your unit correctly as instructed in the Installation

and Usage Tips section on page 7.

Unit Setup

[01 Set Input Gain ]

02 PPM Mode

03 Relay Operation

Set Input Gain

INP1 : [ Line Level ]

INP2 : Line Level

Changes Saved…..

Continue Setup?

[CONTINUE] EXIT

COMMANDER GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

Setting Factory Defaults

Restoring to factory default settings is good practice. It gives your COMMANDER a configuration

with a predictable set of options.

FROM THE STARTUP SCREEN HERE’S HOW:

Rotate MS to select MENU then Click MS.

Scroll using 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

03 Modem Setup

Setup Menu

[09 Reset Functions]

10 Test Modes

11 Memory Setup

Reset Functions

[01 Reset DSP ]

02 Reset Settings

03 Reset Phone Mem

Reset Functions

[02 Reset Settings ]

03 Reset Phone Mem

04 reset Funct Mem

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local IGC:--

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

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Scroll right to [RESET] Then select with

MS

Select [CONTINUE] and follow prompts to

[04 Reset Function Mem].

This restores default values to the F1 and

F2 keys.

On the Reset Funct Mem screen “All

Function Saved will be lost!!!!” warning is

given. Scroll using MS to select [RESET].

The last display is the same as above.

Select by scrolling the MS [EXIT] then

select by clicking the MS.

Dialing a number

Here’s how to make a connection from one COMMANDER to another using a standard Plane Old

Telephone Service (POTS) telephone line. Connect the telephone line to the modular socket at

the rear of the COMMANDER. Switch on and wait for the self-check functions to complete.

The COMMANDER will dial the number to establish a connection 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 stable data rate for best sound quality.

Dialing From an Office or Hotel Room

Most hotels and offices require dialing an additional digit(s) followed by a pause to gain access to

an outside line. After entering the access number, hold the “#” key until a comma (“,”) appears

after the access number on the LCD display. Now enter the rest of the telephone number. A two

second pause has now been inserted after the access digit to allow time for the outside line to be

set up for dialing. The length of this pause can be changed in the “View Config” menu.

Reset Settings

All Current Settings

Will be lost !!!!

[CANCEL] RESET

-POTS CODEC MODE-

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Ctl :Local

[DIAL] H-SET

Enter the telephone number of

remote TieLine using the

keypad. The number appears

here.

Then Press

Changes Saved.....

Continue Setup?

[CONTINUE] EXIT

ENTER

DIAL

COMMANDER GETTING STARTED

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Handset Dialing

An external telephone handset can be used to dial a number. This may be necessary if unusual

telephone system conditions cause problems with the COMMANDER dialer. Connect a telephone

to the “Handset” modular connector on the rear panel of the COMMANDER. Using the MS scroll

to [DIAL] then click MS to select. Then follow the steps below;

* If the remote TIELINE Codec used a handset to answer the call, the remote TIELINE Codec user

must press the ANSWER key in order to connect with the modem.

Dialing from Phone Book Memory

Commonly called numbers can be stored in COMMANDER’S internal phone book.

To dial a number from the phone book follow the sequence shown below:

Memory Dialing from Interstate or International call areas

When dialing frequently to a 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 enter these codes each time a phone memory is used.

Only one Prefix memory is available (see page 8 under Prefix Enable for more details).

Memory Selection

[01 Tieline Test]

02 Main Studio

03 Production Studio

- POTS MODE -

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Ctl :Local

[DIAL] H-SET

MS scroll to [Memory]

and click MS.

Scroll through the list to

choose a number.

Clicking the Menu

Selector enters the

number in the dialing

window

Press the “Enter/Dial key”

(or click Menu selector) to

start dialing.

MS Select [H-SET] and dial

the number on the phone

When the called TieLine Codec

answers; immediately press

“Enter” on the keypad & hang-up

the handset*

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

-POTS MODE -

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Ctl: Local

DIAL [H-SET]

Modem Init…

Dial External Phone,

quickly hit ENTER &

hang-up. (See Manual)

CLEAR to EXIT

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

COMMANDER GETTING STARTED

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How to store a phone number

The COMMANDER can store up to 50 telephone numbers. The steps to save a number into

memory are set out below.

Quick Store

Main screen – appears after start up.

Select [DIAL].

Type in the phone number using the Key

Pad and press the Store button on the Key

Pad.

Enter the memory number (between 1 and

50), putting 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 naming a number and/or editing a stored number

Main screen – appears after start up

Select [MENU].

Continued on next page…

- POTS MODE -

Ctl: Local

[DIAL] H-SET

Memory Store

0812341234

Enter Location:

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

– POTS MODE –

Enter Number:

Ctl : Local

[DIAL] MEMORY MENU

COMMANDER GETTING STARTED

…Continued from previous page

Select [11 Memory Setup].

Select either a new number or an existing

one to make changes to it.

If no change is required to the number then

select [OK] with the MS.

To change the number select [CLR] and

use the Key Pad to enter the new number.

Then select [OK] with the MS.

If no change is required to the name select

[OK] with the MS.

To change the name select [EDIT] with the

MS.

The letter being edited is surrounded by

brackets. 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 beginning.

Press CLEAR on the Key Pad to complete

the changes.

Select [OK] to save the changes to memory.

Setup Menu

[11 Memory Setup ]

12 Unit Details

13 Exit Setup

Memory Setup

[01 QUICK-STORE ]

02 Main

03

Modem Setup

01: Edit Number

0812341234

[CLR] COPY PASTE OK

Modem Setup

01: Edit Name

QUICK STORE

[EDIT] CLEAR OK

01 [Q]UICK-STORE

0812341234

Press CLEAR to End.

01 Head Offic[e]

0812341234

Press CLEAR to End.

Modem Setup

01: Edit Name

Head Office

EDIT CLEAR [OK]

Hint: Copy

or Paste a

number

from one

location to

another

COMMANDER FUNCTION KEYS

FUNCTION KEYS

Quick Function Tips

The CLEAR Key is a general Escape (Esc) key. Selecting the CLEAR Key takes you back to the

previous screen from the particular menu that you are in.

Many COMMANDER menu items can be quickly accessed by pressing either the F1 or F2 keys

followed by a single number (0~9).

A common set of items are installed as defaults and can also be reinstated through the “Reset

Function” in the menu system [Menu 09]. The default key settings provide a useful tool for the

operator.

The Keys can be tailored to individual requirements through the [07 Advanced Setup] menu and

its sub-menu option [06 Function Setup]. The Toolbox PC application (page 38) can also set the

function keys and save these settings as a data file for later reuse.

Default Function Keys

Function Key Numeric Key Function

F2 0 Call Alert

F2 1 Activate remote Port 1

F2 2 Activate remote Port 2

F2 3 Renegotiate Up

F2 6 Retrain Current

F2 7 Toggle PPM

F2 9 Renegotiate Down

F2 & KEY: 0 – Call Alert

A piezo-electric “beeper” can be set off at the 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

COMMANDER will attempt to renegotiate a higher bit rate for better audio quality. The audio is

muted for about 1 second during this process.

F2 & KEY 6 Retrain Current

COMMANDER modems communicate over the line to establish the best possible conditions

for data transmission. The modems “train” the line to compensate for variations in frequency

response and to cancel out any echo that may be present. Under some circumstances,

particularly when line conditions are subject to change, it may be beneficial to manually

request the modems to "retrain" the line by using F2 & KEY 6. The audio is muted for about 20

seconds during this process.

F2 & KEY 7 Toggle PPM Meter

Changes the Peak program meter to display either the incoming or outgoing audio level.

F2 & KEY 9 Renegotiate Down

Manually requests COMMANDER modems to renegotiate a lower bit rate.

Note: This should be done when current line conditions no longer support the prevailing bit

rate. This is indicated by audible disturbances such as "popping" noises or distortion. The

audio is muted for about 1 second during the renegotiation process.

COMMANDER FUNCTION KEYS

Function Key Options

Any of the following actions can be assigned to any Function key.

Function

Options Function Description

01 Unused

02 Renegotiate up COMMANDER will attempt to renegotiate a

higher bit rate for better audio quality.

The audio is muted for about 1 second

during this process.

03 Renegotiate down Manually requests COMMANDER modems

to renegotiate a lower bit rate when current

line conditions no longer support the

prevailing bit rate. This is Indicated by

audible disturbances such as "popping"

noises or distortion. The audio is muted for

about 1 second during this process.

04 Retrain Current COMMANDER modems communicate over

the line to establish the best possible

conditions for data transmission. The

modems “train” the line to compensate for

variations 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

during this process.

05 Retrain up Under some circumstances, particularly

when line conditions are subject to change,

it may be beneficial to manually request the

modems to "retrain" the line. This Function

manually retrains Up.

The audio is muted for about 20 seconds

during this process.

06 Retrain Down This Function manually retrains Down.

(see above)

The audio is muted for about 20 seconds

during this process.

07 Retrain Auto Automatically retrains (see above)

The audio is muted for about 20 seconds

during this process.

08 Reset Modem Resets the Modem

09 Reset DSP Restarts DSP operation

10 Lock & Unlock Secure the COMMANDER and enter a lock

code - The default number to lock and

unlock COMMANDER is “1234”

11~16 Remote Relay Function 1-6 Controls the mechanical relays in a remote

TIELINE COMMANDER rack unit

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COMMANDER FUNCTION KEYS

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17 Remote Port 1 Activates the Port 1 control to be either

Pulse or Toggle on the remote machine

18 Remote Port 2 Activates the Port 2 control to be either

Pulse or Toggle on the remote machine

19 Remote Piezo Alarm Activate the Call Alert Beeper on the

remote machine

20 Toggle Input Type 1 Switch between Mic or Line input

21 Toggle Input Type 2 Switch between Mic or Line input

22 Toggle PPM Switch PPM between send and receive

23 Toggle 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 Relay Functions 1~6

31 Local Port 1 Activates the Port 1 control to be either

Pulse or Toggle on the local machine

32 Local Port 2 Activates the Port 2 control to be either

Pulse or Toggle on the local machine

33 Piezo Alarm A piezo-electric “beeper” can be set off at

the remote end. A regular beep sounds until

pressing any key or knob resets the alert.

Note: Factory default keys should not be re-assigned unnecessarily as they are

common shortcuts on most COMMANDERS and are known defaults for

experienced COMMANDER operators.

COMMANDER DETAILED CONFIGURATION

DETAILED CONFIGURATION

The COMMANDER operating software has a large number of parameters, which can be changed

to meet user requirements. Many settings can be left at the factory set “defaults” however some

settings will need changing to meet local conditions.

Setup Menu

Choose [MENU] from the initial LCD view showing the choices [DIAL] MEMORY MENU.

Setup Menu is displayed at the top; this is the entry point for the menu system.

The screen provides 12 sub- menu selections:

Sub-Menu Description

01 View Config A selection of the most commonly used sub menu items,

which can be reviewed or changed.

02 Codec Setup Setup options for Codec algorithms.

03 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 tones, dialing pause time and prefixes.

05 Unit Setup Settings for audio input sources (rear connectors), Peak

program meter, relays and country settings.

06 ISDN Setup Settings for ISDN usage.

07 Advanced Setup Configure local/remote control modes, port operation,

quick function setup, and Lock code setup.

08 Timer Functions Set the current time and date and program the

COMMANDER to retrain the modems once a day.

09 Reset Functions Set to factory default, clear memories.

10 Test Modes Loopback test and Tone Generator.

11 Memory Setup Set up memory dialing. Store numbers & alpha-numeric

names.

12 Unit Details Serial number & software versions.

13 Exit Setup Back to START.

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