APT WorldCast Equinox User manual

WorldCast Equinox
User manual
release 3.1
Date: June 2011

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE
Established following the Directives 99/5/EC and 2006/95/EC
We, hereby, certify that APT WorldCast Equinox complies with the dispositions of the European Com-
munity Directive for harmonized standards within the Member States related to radio equipment and tele-
communications terminal equipment (Directive 99/5/EC) and low voltage (Directive 2006/95/EC).

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WorldCast Equinox Audio Codec
User Manual
Release 3.1 –June 2011
This manual refers to firmware version 3.1 –see release notes for NMS version.
No part of this publication is permitted to be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted by any
means, electronically, mechanically or otherwise, without written consent of APT.
Warranty
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changes, without notification, to their products and manual.
APT makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including the implied warranties of mer-
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
APT shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection
with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Trademarks
apt-X®and Enhanced apt-X®are registered trademarks of APT Licensing. Other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

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How to contact us
APT Main Office
Whiterock Business Park
729 Springfield Road
BELFAST BT12 7FP
NORTHERN IRELAND
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Web: http://www.aptcodecs.com
WorldCast Systems Head Office
20, avenue Neil Armstrong - Parc d'Activités J.F. Kennedy
33700 BORDEAUX –MERIGNAC
FRANCE
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Web: http://www.audemat.com
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How to get support
If you have a technical question or issue with your APT equipment, please consult the
support section of our website at:
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Or call our 24/7 customer support line
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY NOTICES...................................................................................................................................9
Important Safety Notice.............................................................................................................................9
Wichtiger Sicherheitshinweis.....................................................................................................................9
Important –Note de Sécurité...................................................................................................................10
Norme di Sicurezza –Importante............................................................................................................10
Avisio Importante De Seguridad..............................................................................................................10
Belangrijke veiligheids voorschriften.......................................................................................................11
Main Fuse Characteristics...................................................................................................................11
SELV Ports ..........................................................................................................................................11
TNV1 Ports ..........................................................................................................................................11
Output XLR Connectors.......................................................................................................................11
2. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................13
2.1. About this Manual..........................................................................................................................13
2.2. Release Notes ...............................................................................................................................13
2.3. Company Profile ............................................................................................................................13
2.4. Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................................................................14
WorldCast Equinox Unit.......................................................................................................................14
Power Supplies....................................................................................................................................14
Cables..................................................................................................................................................14
CD box.................................................................................................................................................14
3. WORLDCAST EQUINOX AT A GLANCE .............................................................................................15
3.1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................15
3.2. Options...........................................................................................................................................15
3.3. Getting Connected.........................................................................................................................16
3.4. Using the front panel keypad.........................................................................................................16
3.5. Selecting analog or digital audio....................................................................................................17
3.6. Selecting an audio profile ..............................................................................................................17
3.7. Setting loopback ............................................................................................................................20
3.8. The WorldCast Codec Management System - Overview..............................................................21
3.9. Codecs and Switches ....................................................................................................................22
4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING ..............................................................................................................23
4.1. Pre-Installation Notes ....................................................................................................................23
4.2. Basic Installation Guide .................................................................................................................23
Tools and Cables Required.................................................................................................................23
4.3. Wiring Power and Signal Connectors............................................................................................24
4.4. Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................24
4.4.1. Keypad......................................................................................................................................24
4.4.2. Indicators and Displays ............................................................................................................26
4.4.3. ISDN/IP/SIP Fast Dial (FD0 and FD1 only)..............................................................................27
4.5. Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................27
4.5.1. Power Supply............................................................................................................................27
4.5.2. Audio Input and Output.............................................................................................................28
4.5.3. X.21 DTE Interface...................................................................................................................29
4.5.4. Auxiliary Data Interface ............................................................................................................30
4.5.5. Ethernet Interfaces ...................................................................................................................30
4.5.6. Alarms.......................................................................................................................................31
4.5.7. Opto-coupler/Isolator................................................................................................................32
4.5.8. ISDN S Interface.......................................................................................................................33
4.5.9. ISDN U Interface.......................................................................................................................33

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4.5.10.Debug .......................................................................................................................................34
5. WORLDCAST EQUINOX FRONT PANEL OPERATION......................................................................35
5.1. Start Menu .....................................................................................................................................35
5.2. Fast Dial.........................................................................................................................................36
5.2.1. ISDN Dialing.............................................................................................................................36
5.2.2. ISDN Dialing and Dual Destination...........................................................................................37
5.2.3. IP Dialing ..................................................................................................................................37
5.3. Fast Audio Profile Loading.............................................................................................................38
5.4. Menu Navigation............................................................................................................................38
5.5. Menu - USER.................................................................................................................................46
5.5.1. Primary Connection..................................................................................................................46
5.5.2. Secondary Connections ...........................................................................................................48
5.5.3. Headphone Volume..................................................................................................................50
5.5.4. Auxiliary Data............................................................................................................................50
5.5.5. Remote Status..........................................................................................................................51
5.5.6. Pulse Stretching........................................................................................................................53
5.5.7. Remote Input ............................................................................................................................54
5.5.8. Test Alarm Contacts.................................................................................................................54
5.5.9. LCD Contrast............................................................................................................................54
5.5.10.Password Setup........................................................................................................................54
5.5.11.Cost Codes...............................................................................................................................55
5.5.12.Restore Defaults.......................................................................................................................55
5.5.13.Factory Default Settings ...........................................................................................................55
5.5.14.System Information...................................................................................................................57
5.5.15.Reboot Unit...............................................................................................................................57
5.5.16.Network Fail Time.....................................................................................................................57
5.5.17.Network Restore Time..............................................................................................................58
5.5.18.Event/Alarm Logs .....................................................................................................................58
5.5.19.Panic Dial..................................................................................................................................58
5.5.20.SNTP ........................................................................................................................................59
5.5.21.Sec PSU Alarm.........................................................................................................................59
5.5.22.Fan Alarm .................................................................................................................................60
5.5.23.Switch Box................................................................................................................................60
5.5.24.Disable Authentication..............................................................................................................60
5.6. Menu –IP........................................................................................................................................60
5.6.1. Configuring IP port....................................................................................................................60
5.6.2. Setup IP Directory.....................................................................................................................60
5.6.3. Clear Profiles............................................................................................................................66
5.6.4. FEC...........................................................................................................................................66
5.6.5. FEC Stream port.......................................................................................................................66
5.6.6. FEC Compliance Mode ............................................................................................................67
5.6.7. Stream Port Setting ..................................................................................................................68
5.6.8. Subnet Mask.............................................................................................................................68
5.6.9. Gateway....................................................................................................................................69
5.6.10.Pref DNS...................................................................................................................................69
5.6.11.Alt DNS.....................................................................................................................................70
5.6.12.Resequencer ............................................................................................................................70
5.6.13.Phy Settings..............................................................................................................................70
5.6.14.Menu –ISDN ............................................................................................................................72
5.6.15.Setup ISDN Directory ...............................................................................................................72
5.6.16.Clear Profiles............................................................................................................................73
5.6.17.Network.....................................................................................................................................73
5.6.18.Dial Timeout..............................................................................................................................74
5.6.19.Setup Line Numbers.................................................................................................................75
5.6.20.Setup Line SPIDs .....................................................................................................................75

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5.6.21.Send Calling No........................................................................................................................75
5.6.22.TEI Layer Drop .........................................................................................................................76
5.6.23.Fixed ISDN Mode .....................................................................................................................76
5.6.24.Data over Voice........................................................................................................................76
5.6.25.Speed Dial Redial.....................................................................................................................76
5.7. Menu –SIP....................................................................................................................................77
5.7.1. SIP Server ................................................................................................................................77
5.7.2. Local SIP Users........................................................................................................................77
5.7.3. The Address Book....................................................................................................................78
5.7.4. Setup Address book .................................................................................................................78
5.7.5. Clear Address Book..................................................................................................................78
5.7.6. Local User Address ..................................................................................................................79
5.7.7. Server Address.........................................................................................................................79
5.7.8. Auto Port Range.......................................................................................................................80
5.7.9. Global IP Settings.....................................................................................................................80
5.7.10.Supported Algorithms...............................................................................................................80
5.7.11.Making a SIP Call from the Front Panel...................................................................................81
5.8. Menu - AUDIO ...............................................................................................................................81
5.8.1. Audio Profile .............................................................................................................................82
5.8.2. Loopback Mode........................................................................................................................86
5.8.3. Headphone Volume..................................................................................................................87
5.8.4. Audio I/O...................................................................................................................................87
5.8.5. Dig O/P .....................................................................................................................................87
5.8.6. I/O Impedance..........................................................................................................................87
5.8.7. Output Silence Detect...............................................................................................................88
5.8.8. Input Silence Detect .................................................................................................................88
5.8.9. Loss of digital input...................................................................................................................89
5.8.10.Left + Right / 2 Mono Operation ...............................................................................................90
5.8.11.Input / Output clip level settings................................................................................................90
6. WORLDCAST CODEC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ...............................................................................91
6.1. The WorldCast Codec Management System - Overview..............................................................91
6.2. Installing the WorldCast Codec Management System..................................................................92
6.3. Getting Started...............................................................................................................................95
6.3.1. The Main Tool Bar....................................................................................................................97
6.3.2. Add and Delete WorldCast Equinox Units................................................................................97
6.3.3. Add Equinox Units with a known IP address............................................................................97
6.3.4. Run the Net Wizard for Auto-Detection....................................................................................98
6.3.5. WorldCast Equinox Hardware Emulation.................................................................................99
6.3.6. Log File and Alarms Report....................................................................................................100
6.3.7. The Log File............................................................................................................................100
6.3.8. Active Alarms Window............................................................................................................100
6.3.9. The Alarms Report..................................................................................................................101
6.3.10.The User Management...........................................................................................................104
6.3.11.Settings...................................................................................................................................106
6.3.12.Quick Connect Screen............................................................................................................108
6.3.13.Tree ........................................................................................................................................108
6.3.14.About ......................................................................................................................................108
6.3.15.SIP Dialler...............................................................................................................................108
6.3.16.SIP Calls.................................................................................................................................113
6.3.17.Firmware Update Wizard........................................................................................................113
6.3.18.Move Up Hierarchy.................................................................................................................114
6.3.19.Active Connections.................................................................................................................114
6.4. WorldCast Equinox Configuration Details ...................................................................................115
6.5. System Setup ..............................................................................................................................117
6.5.1. Sys - Status ............................................................................................................................117

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6.5.2. Sys - CMS IP Interface...........................................................................................................118
6.5.3. Sys –Time..............................................................................................................................119
6.5.4. Sys - Firmware........................................................................................................................120
6.5.5. Sys - Factory Defaults ............................................................................................................126
6.5.6. Sys –SNMP Settings .............................................................................................................129
6.5.7. Sys –Unit Settings .................................................................................................................130
6.5.8. Upgrade..................................................................................................................................131
6.5.9. Connection Setup...................................................................................................................132
6.5.10.Cnx - Mode/Status..................................................................................................................132
6.5.11.Cnx –X.21..............................................................................................................................133
6.5.12.Cnx - ISDN Connect...............................................................................................................134
6.5.13.Cnx –IP Connect / SIP Connect............................................................................................135
6.5.14.Cnx –IP Speed Dials .............................................................................................................136
6.5.15.Cnx –ISDN Speed Dials ........................................................................................................139
6.5.16.IP Performance Monitoring.....................................................................................................140
6.5.17.SIP Settings............................................................................................................................142
6.5.18.Sip Address Book...................................................................................................................142
6.5.19.ISDN Settings.........................................................................................................................143
6.5.20.Panic Dial................................................................................................................................144
6.5.21.Packet Resequencer ..............................................................................................................145
6.5.22.FEC (Forward Error Correction) .............................................................................................145
6.6. Audio Mode..................................................................................................................................151
6.6.1. Audio - Status.........................................................................................................................151
6.6.2. Audio - Audio IO .....................................................................................................................151
6.6.3. Audio - Audio Profiles.............................................................................................................153
6.6.4. Audio - Alarm Config ..............................................................................................................156
6.7. AUX Mode....................................................................................................................................157
6.7.1. AUX –Aux Data......................................................................................................................157
6.7.2. AUX –Relays .........................................................................................................................158
6.7.3. AUX –Opto/Remote...............................................................................................................159
6.7.4. Aux –Opto/Remote (if hardware modification is included) ....................................................160
6.8. One File Configuration.................................................................................................................161
6.9. Point to Point IP Connect Feature...............................................................................................162
7. EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS...........................................................................................................164
7.1. Backing up an IP Connection Using X.21....................................................................................164
7.2. Backing up an X.21 Connection Using IP....................................................................................165
7.3. Backing up an X.21 Connection Using ISDN ..............................................................................166
7.4. Backing up an IP Connection using ISDN...................................................................................167
7.5. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a WorldNet Tokyo..............................................................168
7.6. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a CCS Prima LT ................................................................169
7.7. Connecting a WorldCast Equinox to a Telos Zephyr ..................................................................170

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1. SAFETY NOTICES
Caution
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER THERE
ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT.
PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED APT SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Notice
This unit complies with the safety standard EN60950. To ensure safe operation and to guard against
potential shock hazard or risk of fire, the following must be observed:
If the unit has a voltage selector, ensure that it is set to the correct mains for your supply. If there is no voltage selector,
ensure that supply is in the correct range for the input requirement of the unit.
Ensure fuses fitted are the correct rating and type as marked on the unit.
The unit must be earthed by connecting to a correctly wired and earthed power outlet. The power cord supplied with the
unit must be wired as follows:
Green/Yellow = Earth Blue = Neutral Brown = Live
1. The green/yellow colored wire must be connected to the supply plug terminal marked with the letter Eor by the earth
symbol (I) and is coloured green or green/yellow.
2. The blue colored wire must be connected to the supply plug terminal marked with the letter N or colored black or blue.
3. The brown colored wire must be connected to the supply plug terminal marked with the letter Lor colored red or brown.
The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as coffee cups, shall be
placed on the equipment.
Wichtiger Sicherheitshinweis
Dieses Gerät entspricht der Sicherheitsnorm EN60950. Für das sichere Funktionieren des Gerätes
und der Unfallverhütung (elektrischer Schlag, Feuer) sind folgende Regeln unbedingt einzuhalten:
Verfügt das Gerät über einen Spannungswähler, muss dieser Ihrer Netzspannung entsprechend eingestellt sein.
Die Sicherungen müssen zu jeder Zeit in Typ- und Stromwert mit den Angaben auf dem Gerät und den Hinweisen in
diesem Handbuch übereinstimmen.
Die Erdung des Gerätes muss über eine geerdete Steckdose gewährleistet sein.
Das mitgelieferte Stromkabel muss wie folgt verdrahtet werden:
Braun = Phase Blau = Nulleiter Grün/Gelb = Erde
Das Gerät darf nicht mit Flüssigkeiten (Spritzwasser, usw.) in Berührung kommen. Stellen Sie niemals Gefäße mit
Flüssigkeiten, z.B. Kaffeetassen auf das Gerät!

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Important –Note de Sécurité
Ce matériel est conforme à la norme EN60950. Pour vous assurer d‟un fonctionnement sans danger
et pour prévenir tout choc électrique ou tout risque d‟incendie, veillez à observer les recommanda-
tions suivantes :
Le sélecteur de tension doit être placé sur la valeur correspondante à votre alimentation réseau.
Les fusibles doivent correspondre à la valeur indiquée sur le matériel.
Le matériel doit être correctement relié à la terre.
Le cordon secteur livré avec le matériel doit être câblé de la matière suivante :
Brun = Phase Bleu = Neutre Vert/Jaune = Terre
Ne pas exposer cet appareil aux éclaboussures ou aux gouttes de liquide. Ne pas poser d‟objets remplis de liquide, tels
que des tasses de café, sur l‟appareil.
Norme di Sicurezza –Importante
Questa apparecchiature è stata costruita in accordo alle norme di sicurezza EN60950. Per una
perfetta sicurezza ed al fine di evitare eventuali rischi di scossa êlettrica o d‟incendio vanno
osservate le seguenti misure di sicurezza:
Assicurarsi che il selettore di cambio tensione sia posizionato sul valore corretto.
Assicurarsi che la portata ed il tipo di fusibili siano quelli prescritti dalla casa costruttrice.
L‟apparecchiatura deve avere un collegamento di messa a terra ben eseguito; anche la connessione rete deve avere un
collegamento a terra.
Il cavo di alimentazione a corredo del l‟apparecchiatura deve essere collegato come segue:
Marrone = Filo tensione Blu = NeutroVerde/Giallo = Massa
Il prodotto non deve essere sottoposto a schizzi, spruzzi e gocciolamenti, e nessun tipo di oggetto riempito con liquidi,
come ad esempio tazza di caffè, deve essere appoggiato sul dispositivo.
Avisio Importante De Seguridad
Esta unidad cumple con la norma de seguridad IEC65. Para asegurarse un funcionamento seguro y
prevenir cualquier posible peligro de descarga o riesgo de incendio, se han de observar las siguíen-
tes precausiones:
Asegúrese que el selector de tensión esté ajustado a la tensión correcta para su alimentación.
Asegúrese que los fusibles colocados son del tipo y valor correctos, tal como se marca en la unidad.
La unidad debe ser puesta a tierra, conectándola a un conector de red correctamente cableado y puesto a tierra.
El cable de red suministrado con esta unidad, debe ser cableado como sigue:
Marrón = Vivo Azul = Neutral Verde/Amarillo = Tierra
La unidad no debe ser expuesta a goteos o salpicaduras y on deben colocarse sobre el equipo recipientes con líquidos,
como tazas de café.