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iPort Livewire-MPEG Gateway USER’S MANUAL Manual Version 2.0 for software version 1.6.1g and later December, 2011 Telos iPort Manual © 2011 TLS Corporation. Published by Telos Systems/TLS Corporation. All rights reserved. Trademarks Telos Systems, the Telos logo, iPort, Livewire, Zephyr, ZephyrExpress, Zephyr Xstream, Nx12, TWOx12, Series 2101, Desktop Director, and Status Symbols are trademarks of TLS Corporation. All other trade- marks are the property of their respective holders. Notice All versions, claims of compatibility, trademarks, etc. of hardware and software products not made by Telos mentioned in this manual or accompanying material are informational only. Telos Systems makes no endorsement of any particular product for any purpose, nor claims any responsibility for operation or accuracy. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual, which may affect the product specifications, or to revise the manual without notice. Warranty This product is covered by a two year limited warranty, the full text of which is included in this manual. Updates The operation of the iPort is determined largely by software. We routinely release new versions to add features and fix bugs. Check the Telos web site for the latest. We encourage you to sign-up for the email notification service offered on the site. Feedback We welcome feedback on any aspect of the Telos iPort or this manual. In the past, many good ideas from users have made their way into software revisions or new products. Please contact us with your comments. Service You must contact Telos before returning any equipment for factory service. We will need the serial number, located on the back of the unit. Telos Systems will issue a Return Authorization number which must be written on the exterior of your shipping container. Please do not include cables or ac- cessories unless specifically requested by the technical support engineer at Telos. Be sure to adequately insure your shipment for its replacement value. Packages without proper authorization may be refused. US customers please contact Telos technical support at +1 (216) 241-7225. All other customers should contact your local representative to make arrangements for service. We support you... By Phone / Fax: You may reach our 24/7 Support Team anytime around the clock by calling +1-216-622-0247. For billing questions or other non-emergency technical questions, call +1-216-241-7225 between 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM USA Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Our fax is +1-216-241-4103. By E-Mail: Technical support is available at [email protected]. All other inquiries at [email protected]. Via World Wide Web: The Telos Web site has a variety of information which may be useful for product selection and support. The URL is www.Telos-Systems.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Telos Systems USA Telos Systems 1241 Superior Avenue E Cleveland, OH 44114 USA +1-216-241-7225 (phone) +1-216-241-4103 (fax) +1-216-622-0247 (24/7 Technical Support) [email protected] [email protected] Notices and Cautions This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage which may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions. Read the manual. CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. USA CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE INFORMATION TO USER. WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used as directed by this manual, it may cause interference to radio communication. This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A computing device, as specified by FCC Rules, Part 15, Subpart J, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when this type of equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. If it does, the user will be required to eliminate the interference at the user’s expense. NOTE: Objectionable interference to TV or radio reception can occur if other devices are connected to this device without the use of shielded interconnect cables. FCC rules require the use of shielded cables. CANADA WARNING: “This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Com- munications.” “Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques (de Class A) prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.” TELOS IPORT MANUAL | v Table of Contents We support you... .i 1 Introduction 1 Welcome to the iPort . 1 Features & Benefits . 2 Installation. 2 Connections . 2 Front Panel LCD . 3 Initial Start-Up . 3 Web User Interface . 3 Changing Passcodes . 5 Backing-up and Restoring Configuration. 5 Reset. 5 Firmware Upgrade. 5 V-Mixer and V-Mode . 6 To Learn More . 6 2 Livewire-WAN Link 7 Getting Started . 8 Configuring the iPort . 8 Network . 9 Codec configuration . 10 V-Mixer and V-Mode . 11 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting . 13 FAQs. 13 3 Streaming 17 Configuring the iPort for Streaming . 18 Streaming Servers. 20 vi | Steamcast . 20 SHOUTcast . 31 ICEcast . 32 Stream and Track Names . 32 Using a PC Player to Listen . 33 Hardware Players . 33 MPEG License & Music Copyright . 34 A1 Warranty and Safety 37 | 1 1 Introduction Welcome to the iPort The Telos iPort is designed to help you achieve one of two objectives: ♦ Connect two Livewire-equipped facilities over a wide-area network, such that they appear to be local to each other. As many as 8 bi-directional channels are possible. In the simplest case, a single Livewire 8x8 interface Node and an iPort at each end provide 8x bi-directional codec links over an IP channel. ♦ Encode streams for Internet transmission to the public or for internal distribution systems. These are normally sent to a SHOUTcast or compatible server to generate the many streams needed to support individual listeners. As many as 16 encode-only streams are possible. It uses state-of-the-art MPEG codec technology to conserve network bandwidth, while preserving high audio quality. A range of codec types and bitrates are supported. Codec Bitrates Notes AAC 24 - 320kbps Standard AAC AAC-HE 24 - 320kbps High-efficiency AAC, also called AAC+ AAC-HEv2 24 - 320kbps Latest generation AAC-HE with parametric stereo enhancements AAC-LD 24 - 320kbps Low-delay AAC Layer 3 (MP3) 24 - 320kbps Standard MP3 The codecs are all licensed from Fraunhofer IIS, the inventor of MP3 and co-inventor of AAC. They are the highest-possible quality implementations, running on a powerful Intel floating-point processor. All audio is connected via a single RJ-45 jack. Because it uses Livewire for the local audio inputs/outputs, it does not need expensive and space-consuming onboard converters and connectors. Configuration is via a web interface. A front-panel LCD offers a simple and immediate local display of basic operation status and parameters such as the assigned IP number. There are two Ethernet jacks, one for connection to the local network and the other to the wide-area network. In the link operating mode, the iPort is intended to be used over IP connections that have reasonably good Quality of Service (QoS), with controlled packet loss, jitter, and bandwidth. The AAC codec has a conceal- ment mechanism to deal with occasional packet loss, but it is not intended for conditions where packet 2 | Section 1 loss is routine such as on the public Internet. There are configurable buffers to accommodate jitter, but longer buffer lengths add to delay. When you need to use non-QoS-controlled links, the Telos Z/IP family products are a better choice because they have adaptive mechanisms to deal with network problems. Features & Benefits The iPort is an innovative approach to providing MPEG codec functionality, made possible by the use of Livewire for its audio interface. Its features include: ♦ High density. 8x8 codec or 16 encode-only channels in a 2U box. ♦ Low cost. We’ve built the iPort on a single industrial PC motherboard rather than on the usual multiple DSP cards in a frame approach. Together with the Livewire-only audio interface, we are able to manufacture the iPort at a fraction of the cost of the traditional way. ♦ Direct Livewire connectivity. For people who already have facilities based on Livewire IP audio, there is no need for any interface or conversion. The iPort simply plugs into a port on the Ethernet switch and all encode/decode channels are connected with 24-bit/48kHz quality. ♦ Web configuration. Can be done with a PC located anywhere on the network. ♦ Full range of state-of-the-art MPEG codecs. AAC-LD for delay-sensitive applications, AAC-HE and AAC-HEv2 for low bitrate requirements. Standard AAC for best quality and resilience to packet loss at higher bitrates. ♦ Excellent quality and high-density streaming encoder with the advantage of the Livewire IP Audio network interface. Installation The iPort mounts in a 2RU high space in a standard 19” rack. The unit will operate in any environment where the stirred air temperature around the unit is between 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) with a relative humidly of 0 to 98% (non-condensing).