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Report-IT Live User Manual

Version 4.0 Firmware v.3.5.2January, 2019

(for iOS devices)

Report-IT Live for iPhone v3.5.22

Tieline Research Pty. Ltd. © 2019

Table of Contents

Part I About Report-IT 4

Part II Home Screen Controls 5

Part III Configuration Settings Explained 7

Part IV Getting Started: Report-IT Live 9

................................................................................................................................... 121 Dialing Favourites or Contacts

Part V Common Configuration Tasks 14

................................................................................................................................... 141 Changing Report-IT IP Addresses

................................................................................................................................... 152 Editing Favourites and Contacts

................................................................................................................................... 163 Advanced Settings

................................................................................................................................... 194 Changing Port Settings

................................................................................................................................... 215 Cellular and Wi-Fi Connections

................................................................................................................................... 236 Configuring SmartStream PLUS

................................................................................................................................... 247 Configure G3 Codec Settings

................................................................................................................................... 268 Configuring File Sharing

................................................................................................................................... 299 Configuring Audio Encoding Settings

................................................................................................................................... 3010 Purchase Additional Live Time

................................................................................................................................... 3111 Upgrade to Report-IT Live Pro

................................................................................................................................... 3212 Customising Screen Logos

Part VI Transmit Recordings or Insert LiveWraparounds 33

Part VII Connection Quality & Statistics 35

Part VIII Recording a Report 36

Part IX Managing Reports 38

................................................................................................................................... 391 Renaming a Report

................................................................................................................................... 392 Playback of Reports

................................................................................................................................... 403 Trim Reports for Playback

................................................................................................................................... 414 Editing, Cutting and Pasting Audio

................................................................................................................................... 455 Adding and Deleting Playlists

................................................................................................................................... 466 Add and Remove Reports from Playlists

................................................................................................................................... 477 Locking Reports

................................................................................................................................... 488 Deleting Reports

................................................................................................................................... 499 Backup Reports

................................................................................................................................... 4910 Sharing Reports

3Contents


Part X Report-IT Live Software Licensing 50

Part XI Credit Notices 50

Index 51

4 Report-IT Live for iPhone v3.5.2


1 About Report-IT

Report-IT Live

Tieline's Report-IT Live changes newsgathering and live remotesby turning an iPhone® into a pocket-sized portable 15kHz live IPaudio codec and ultra-slim high fidelity audio recorder. It is asimple application which allows a reporter to use a smartphone to:

· Broadcast 15kHz live two-way interviews between thetalent/reporter and the studio live to air.

· Use the high quality mic on your iPhone or Androidsmartphone to prerecord up to 20kHz quality high fidelityaudio, then file reports via FTP automatically.

· Prerecord interviews, trim them offline, then build a playlistand insert them as “wraparounds” into live crosses with thestudio.

· Attach a professional dynamic mic to your phone using acompatible third-party microphone adapter cable.

Report-IT Live and Report-IT Live Pro

Report-IT is available as a free trial version called Report-IT Lite with limitedrecording features. To purchase Report-IT Live go to the iTunes App Store anddownload the Report-IT Live app. Upgrading to Report-IT Live Pro is performed viaan in-app purchase on the iTunes App Store and delivers unlimited Live Time.

Where should I start?

To learn how to get started go to Getting Started: Report-IT Live.

5Report-IT Live for iPhone v3.5.2


2 Home Screen Controls

Feature Description

1 Connectedindications

Displays flashing green symbol when connected live(orange symbol while connecting)

2 Record indicator REC flashes red when Report-IT is recording a file

3 Record Symbol Symbol illuminates when a report is being recorded

4 Mute button When displayed, tap to mute return audio from the studiocodec

5 Input PPM Displays microphone input level; keep levels peaking inthe green region of the PPM. the PPM meters in Report-ITdisplay average power for audio and represent thefollowing:

· First green indicator is -29.5dB.· First yellow indicator is -13.0dB.· First red indicator is -5.5dB

6 Input Slider/Fader Slide to adjust microphone input levels



7 Codec connection Displays the codec to which Report-IT is configured toconnect

8 Connection status Displays Connecting or Connected status when dialing

9 Connect/Disconnect button

Tap the Connect button to establish a connection to thestudio codec; when connected, tap the red Disconnectbutton to disconnect

10 Screen lock button Tap to lock screen controls when connected to ensuresettings cannot be accidentally adjusted; buttons andsliders are greyed out and disabled when locked

11 Menu Button Tap to select the activity you want to perform; Report Live,Record a Report or Manage Your Reports

12 Return slider/fader Slide to adjust return audio levels

13 Return PPM Displays return audio level from the studio codec whenconnected and monitored input (if enabled); keep levelspeaking in the green region of the PPM (as displayed)

14 Codec selector Tap the arrow to select a new codec (Note: for security, IPaddress details are never displayed in Report-ITEnterprise)

15 Configuration Tap to open the Configuration screen and view login andpassword settings, audio and Theme settings, andSupport links



3 Configuration Settings Explained

Setting Purpose

1 Codecs Tap to select or configure a new codec to dial2 Stream Encoding Selectable audio encoding; Tieline Music or Opus (Voice)

algorithms. Note: Do not select Opus if the codec you dialdoes not support this algorithm, or the connection will fail.Commander and i-Mix G3 codecs do not support Opus.

3 Initial Audio Bitrate Configures the initial audio bit-rate when a connection is firstdialed

4 Advanced Opens the Advanced screen menu with additionalreconnection and Live Time options

5 Record On Connect When enabled, the device will record audio when connectedlive to a studio codec

6 Share OnDisconnect

When enabled, the Share Report screen opensautomatically after disconnection to facilitate file sharing

7 Monitor Input Enables audio monitoring of the iPhone mic input8 Return Channel Enables audio monitoring of return audio from the studio



9 Bluetooth Input Turn ON to pair a Bluetooth device with Report-IT; turn OFFto avoid a device being accidentally paired with Report-IT

10 XTalk Cancellation Crosstalk cancellation may help reduce return channel audioleaking into the mic input.

11 FTP Tap to select FTP for sharing files12 Nétia Radio-Assist Tap to select Radio-Assist for sharing files13 Burli Tap to select Burli for sharing files

14 Share Settings Tap to configure server and encoding settings for sharing15 Logo Tap to configure a new logo image in Report-IT16 Theme Tap to change the skin theme used by the Report-IT app17 Report Prefix Tap to configure the default report prefix given to new

recordings

18 Backup Reports Enable to include all recordings in iOS backups19 Support Tap to view Tieline support options



4 Getting Started: Report-IT Live

Getting Started

Download the Report-IT Live app from the App Store for iOS devices.

When the app is opened for the first time you are prompted to register Report-IT withTieline. This is essential with Report-IT Lite and Report-IT Live versions in order toreceive free live time hours. It is also important to register Report-IT Live Pro toreceive important information about new features as they are implemented. Toregister later, tap Configuration from within the 'live' or 'record' mode screens toopen the Configuration page, then tap Register and fill in the required information.After the registration screen is closed the Configuration screen is displayed.

Configuring a Connection

To configure a connection and dial a Tieline codec at the studio:

1. Open the Report-IT Live app.2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.3. Tap Codecs.

4. Tap the Codec field underneath Favourites and Contacts.



5. Tap Codec Address and use the on-screen keypad to manually enter the IPaddress or Hostname of the codec to be dialed, then tap Done in the topright-hand corner of the screen.

6. Tap the Codec button in the top left-hand corner to save the settings andreturn to the previous screen.

7. Tap Ports to adjust TCP and UDP port settings if required. Note: by defaultTieline codecs connect using TCP port 9002 for session data and UDP port9000 for audio data.

8. Tap Via to select preferred wireless interfaces over which to connect, e.g.Any, WiFi or Cellular Only.

9. Tap SmartStream+ to enable SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming. Formore details on configuring SmartStream PLUS see ConfiguringSmartStream PLUS.

10.Tap Add to Favourites and/or Add to Contacts at the bottom of the screento save the settings for retrieval from Contacts or Favourites lists. This isuseful when connecting to multiple codecs at different times.

11.Tap Codecs in the top left-hand corner of the screen to return to the Codecsscreen.

12.Tap Configuration at the top of the Codecs screen to return to theConfiguration screen.

13.Tap Done in the top left-hand corner to exit Configuration and return to theHome screen. The connection just configured will be visible in the Codecpane.

Sharing and Other Connection Notes: · To connect with a codec saved in Contacts or Favourites, Tap the

Arrow symbol on the Report Live screen to view the list of availableCodecs. Select Favourites or Contacts to choose a codec from thoselisted and then select the codec URL (see Dialing Favourites orContacts).

· If Sharing recorded files (e.g. FTP file transfers) enter the server andaudio encoding settings for recordings that will be transferred (seeConfiguring File Sharing for more info).

By default:· Auto Reconnection is ON (i.e. Report-IT will attempt to automatically

reconnect to the studio codec if the connection is temporarily lost). Note: Tapthe Configuration symbol to open the Configuration page, then tapAdvanced > Auto Reconnect to adjust this setting.



· The Initial Audio Bitrate of the connection is configured for 33.6 Kbps. Note:Tap the Configuration symbol and then tap Initial Audio Bitrate to adjustthe bit-rate setting prior to connecting. This setting is retained for allconnections until it is changed.

· To adjust jitter buffer settings tap the Configuration > Advanced >SmartStream. See Advanced Settings for more info.

· The Return PPM meter on the Home screen displays no audio until aconnection to the studio codec is created.

· Recording of a report when connecting live is not enabled by default. SeeRecording a Report for more details on recording reports.

Establishing a Connection

1. Use the Input Slider to adjust input audio levels.

2. Tap the Connect button on the Home screen to establish the connection tothe studio codec.

3. Adjust the Return Slider to fine-tune return audio levels from the studio codec.

Adjusting Input/Output Audio Monitoring

Input audio monitoring via earphones or speakers is switched off by default prior to aconnection being made. After connecting return audio is monitored with either thephone receiver or earphones.

Tap Configuration > Monitor Input [Enable] to activate monitoring of inputaudio when earphones are used with the device. Return audio is monitored afterconnecting when Return Channel ON is selected in the Configuration screen. Thissetting is on by default.

Important Note: If input audio is being monitored and earphones are notbeing used, audio may be affected by echo caused by input audio beingemitted from the iPhone receiver. Tap Configuration then XTalkCancellation to activate crosstalk cancellation and reduce return channelaudio leaking into the input channel.

Disconnecting a Connection

1. Tap the Disconnect button on the Home screen to end the connection.

WARNINGS - To ensure your live or recorded operations are not interrupted byincoming phone calls and other applications:1. Configure call forwarding to voice-mail or another number; tap Settings >

Phone > Call Forwarding and then slide the switch to ON.2. Turn off the RINGER on the left-hand side of the iPhone to avoid SMS tone

interruptions. IMPORTANT NOTE: This will not prevent incoming SMSmessages and will only stop alert tones. If Report-IT is being used and anSMS is received, a dialog box with Close and Reply buttons is displayed.ONLY press Close in response to an SMS. If you press Reply Report-IT willshut down and suspend your recording or transmission.

3. If you are recording a report only you can switch on Airplane mode via theiPhone Settings application. In Airplane mode no phone calls or SMSmessages will be sent to the iPhone. When you have finished recording,Airplane mode must be turned off to retransmit or FTP your recording.



4. In the Calendar application, ensure that there are no event alarms enabledduring the planned live/recording period.

5. Ensure that no Clock application alarms are enabled during the plannedrecording period.

6. Do not plug in or unplug a headset during recording. Likewise, do not dockor undock the device during recording.

7. Do not plug the iPhone into a power source during the recording. When aniPhone gets plugged into power, it beeps or vibrates, according to usersettings.

If you can't enable call forwarding before your report and you receive anincoming call, decline the call ASAP using the Decline button on the iPhonescreen. From the time that the incoming call alert is shown, to the time thedecline button is pressed, recording will cease and silence will be transmitted.

¹ iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

4.1 Dialing Favourites or Contacts

Dialing using Report-IT Favourites

1. Tap the Arrow symbol on the Report Live screen to open the Codecs page.

2. Tap Favourites, then tap to select a codec from those listed.



3. Tap the codec URL to load it into Report-IT and return automatically to theReport Live screen.

4. Tap the Connect button on the Report Live screen to establish the connection tothe studio codec.

5. Adjust return audio levels by moving the Return Slider, or use the device'svolume buttons.

Dialing using Contacts

It is also possible to dial using codec 'contacts' entered into your iPhone contact list.

1. Tap the Arrow symbol on the Report Live screen to open the Codecspage.

2. Tap Contacts, then navigate to the contact.3. Tap the contact to select it and tap the URL to load it into Report-IT.4. Tap the Connect button on the Report Live screen to establish the

connection to the studio codec.



5 Common Configuration Tasks

Configuration of Report-IT Live is very simple and intuitive. It is very simple to:

· Change the IP address or hostname.· Edit Favourites and Contacts.· Auto Reconnect, FEC and Jitter Buffer settings.· Configure Cellular and Wi-Fi Connections.· Configure SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming.· Configure G3 codec settings.· Change Port Settings.· Configuring File Sharing.· Configure Audio Encoding Settings.

Report-IT Live users also have 2 options for the purchase of Live Time for livebroadcasting:

· Purchase additional pre-paid live time hours.· Upgrade to Report-IT Live Pro (Unlimited live time).

5.1 Changing Report-IT IP Addresses

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.2. Tap Codecs.

3. Tap Codec underneath Favourites and Contacts.



4. Tap Codec Address and use the on-screen keypad to manually enter the IP addressor Hostname of the codec to dial, then tap Done in the top right-hand corner of thescreen.

5. Navigate back to the Configuration screen and tap Done in the top left-hand cornerto save the settings.

5.2 Editing Favourites and Contacts

Adding Codecs to Contacts and Favourites

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen, then tap Codecs.2. Tap the Codec field underneath Favourites and Contacts.3. Tap Codec Address and use the on-screen keypad to manually enter the IP

address or Hostname of the codec to dial, then tap Done.4. Swipe up and then tap either Add to Favourites or Add to Contacts at the

bottom of the screen to save the config as a new Favourite or Contact.5. Add a name for a new Favourite, or add Contact details.6. Tap Codecs in the top left-hand corner of the screen to return to the Codecs

screen.7. Tap the Configuration button at the top of the Codecs screen to return to the

Configuration screen.8. Tap the Done in the top left-hand corner of the screen to save settings and return

to the Home screen.

Editing Favourites

1. Tap the Arrow symbol on the Report Live home screen to open the Codecspage.

2. Tap Favourites, then tap to select a codec from those listed. Note: Tap Editbefore selecting a codec to delete saved Favourites.



3. Tap Edit in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.4. Tap the name to edit it, or tap the codec URL to edit IP address/Hostname, port

and other settings. Tap Done to save all changes.

5. Tap Favourites in the top left-hand corner of the screen to navigate back andthen tap Cancel to return to the Codecs screen.

Editing Contacts

Contacts are created using the device's Contacts address book feature and cannotbe edited from within Report-IT Live. Edit a contact directly using iOS address bookediting features.

5.3 Advanced Settings

To adjust Advanced Settings:

1. Open the Report-IT Live app.2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.3. Tap Advanced.



Auto Reconnect

Tap to enable and disable Auto Reconnect. When enabled (default), Report-IT willattempt to automatically reconnect to the studio codec if the connection istemporarily lost.

Adjusting SmartStream Settings

Tap SmartStream to view and adjust Jitter Buffer settings and the MaximumDepth (longest latency). By default Report-IT uses the default Best Compromiseautomatic Jitter Buffer setting, which is the default setting in all Tieline IP audiocodecs. It is designed to provide excellent audio quality with low latency, to supportlive bidirectional audio communication. There are 5 different Auto jitter-buffersettings available, including a fixed jitter buffer setting if preferred.

The jitter Maximum Depth allows a predetermined maximum jitter setting to beconfigured. 1000ms is a good starting point for most networks. It may be necessaryto increase the depth for networks experiencing high packet latency.

Forward Error Correction (FEC)

FEC works by sending a secondary stream of audio packets over the connection, sothat if primary audio stream packets are lost or corrupted, then packets from thesecondary stream can be substituted to replace them. The amount of FEC requireddepends on the number of data packets lost over an IP connection and theconnection bandwidth available. FEC should only be used if link quality displayed onthe codec is below S:99 R:99, as it is of no benefit otherwise.



Please note that the FEC settings in Report-IT relate to the following FECpercentage settings in Tieline codecs:

· High = 100% FEC· Medium = 50% FEC· Low = 33% FEC· Lowest = 20% FEC



5.4 Changing Port Settings

As a default, Report-IT Live uses TCP port 9002 to send session data with connectioninformation and UDP port 9000 to send audio. The session port always uses the TCPprotocol because this protocol is the most likely to get through firewalls – ensuringcritical session data (including dial, connect and hang-up data) will be received reliably.

In TCP/IP and UDP/IP networks the codec port is the endpoint of your connection andby using different ports, several codecs in your studio can use the same static public IPaddress. When data is received from several remote codecs at a single static public IPaddress at the studio, different ports are used to send the correct packets to multiplestudio codecs. This process is performed by PAT (Port Address Translation), which is afeature of NAT (Network Address Translation) devices.

If you need to reconfigure the default Report-IT Live port numbers, please consult yourIT system administrator for assistance on port allocation.

Changing Report-IT Live Port Numbers

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.2. Tap Codecs.

3. Tap Codec underneath Favourites and Contacts.

4. Tap Ports.



5. Tap TCP Session Port or UDP Audio Port to edit the port settings.

6. Use the on-screen keypad to adjust the port numbers, then tap Done in the topright-hand corner of the screen.

Important Note: Tap Default Value to return the port setting to the factorydefault.

7. Tap Codec in the top left-hand corner and navigate back to the Configurationscreen.

8. Tap Done in the top left-hand corner of the Configuration screen to save allchanges and exit configuration.



5.5 Cellular and Wi-Fi Connections

Report-IT will operate over cellular wireless broadband networks and Wi-Fi connections.With Report-IT Live it is possible to configure the priority of whether you connect over Wi-Fi or cellular or both networks.

WARNING: The purchase price of Report-IT Live does not include networkairtime/data costs. Please check these fees and charges with your cell phonenetwork provider.

Connecting over Wi-Fi Only

1. Register your device to a Wi-Fi network.2. Open the Report-IT Live app.3. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.4. Tap Advanced > Auto Reconnect and ensure it is ON.

5. Tap the Configuration in the top left-hand corner of the screen to return to theConfiguration screen.

6. Tap Done at the top of the Configuration screen to confirm the new settings.

Connecting over Cellular Wireless Broadband Networks Only

There are two different ways to make sure the device will only connect over cellularnetworks.

1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi on the iPhone and turn the Wi-Fi setting to OFF, or 2. If the device connects initially over cellular, but moves across both cellular

and Wi-Fi networks, to always connect over cellular tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen, then tap Codecs > Codec > Via andselect Cellular Only. Note: This allows you to use both Wi-Fi and cellular forother device functions when you are not using Report-IT Live.



3. Navigate back to the Configuration screen.4. Tap Done at the top of the Configuration screen to confirm the new

settings.

Connect over Wi-Fi with Automatic Cellular Backup

Report-IT Live will connect over Wi-Fi by default if the device is registered to a Wi-Finetwork. It can also fail over to cellular data if a Wi-Fi network is unavailable.

1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi for your iPhone and use your finger to swipe and turnthe Wi-Fi setting to ON.

2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen, then tapCodecs > Codec > Via and select Any.

3. Navigate back to the Configuration screen.4. Tap Done at the top of the Configuration screen to confirm the new

settings.

Important Note: Check for the Wi-Fi symbol at the top of the device screen toconfirm whether the connection is using Wi-Fi or cellular data.



5.6 Configuring SmartStream PLUS

SmartStream PLUS delivers true network diversity for smartphone reporting. It allowsusers to stream using the phone’s cellular connection and simultaneously stream overcommonly available Wi-Fi access points, or over an affordable MiFi (mobile Wi-Fi)device. If one connection is lost, the other will continue to stream reliable IP audio to thestudio to ensure continuity of remote audio.

Smartphone using SmartStream PLUS Dual Redundant Streaming

Configuring the SmartStream PLUS Redundant IP Stream

In the following example, the codec's primary connection has been configured to streamusing cellular data and the redundant SmartStream PLUS connection is configured to

stream over Wi-Fi.

1. Open the Report-IT Live app.2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.3. Tap Codecs.4. Tap the Codec field underneath Favourites and Contacts.5. Tap SmartStream+ to enable this feature.6. Tap SmartStream+ Settings.

7. Configure the SmartStream PLUS IP Codec Address, audio and session

ports, and the Via interface used for the redundant IP stream, e.g. WiFi Only



in the following example. Note: Using IP links from two different networkproviders at the studio codec will deliver optimal redundancy.

5.7 Configure G3 Codec Settings

Supporting Customized Connections to G3 Codecs

G3 Profile

The default connection profile when connecting Report-IT to a Commander or i-MixG3 codec is Mono Program. To select a different connection profile in the G3 codecwhen dialing with Report-IT:

1. Open the Report-IT Live app.2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.3. Tap Codecs.4. Tap the Codec field underneath Favourites and Contacts.5. Tap Profile (G3) and tap Profile to select one of the following profiles.

Profile Explanation

Mono Program Changes the profile of a G3 codec to Mono Program duringconnection (default setting)

Dual Program Changes the profile on a G3 coded to Dual Program - allowing twoindependent connections to a single codec simultaneously

Codec CurrentRuntime

This setting does not change the current profile on a G3 codec.WARNING: this setting relies on the studio codec having a compatibleReport-IT profile loaded

Other/Custom Select the number of a custom profile to load during connection, e.g.profile 6, which is the first custom profile number.

Important Notes: · This solution requires Report-IT version 3.0.7 or higher and G3 codec firmware

version 1.6.86 or higher.· This solution requires studio codec configuration using Toolbox software to

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G3 Channel Number

This setting is for compatibility with the Dual Mono profile in Tieline Commander G3and i-Mix G3 codecs. It is designed to configure routing of the audio stream to aspecific G3 codec channel consistently.

1. Open the Report-IT Live app. 2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.3. Tap Codecs.4. Tap the Codec field underneath Favourites and Contacts.5. Tap Profile (G3) and tap Channel Number to select one of the following

settings.a. N/A (default): The answering codec will route incoming calls on a first

come first served basis.b. Channel 1: The answering codec will always route incoming calls to

codec Channel 1 (left output).c. Channel 2: The answering codec will always route incoming calls to

codec Channel 2 (right output).



5.8 Configuring File Sharing

Report-IT Live supports file sharing via FTP, Burli or Nétia Radio-Assist. There are twoelements involved in configuring file transfers of audio recordings:

1. Configuration of file server settings.2. Configuration of audio encoding settings.

Configuring Server Settings

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.2. Scroll down and tap to select FTP, Nétia Radio-Assist or Burli.

3. Tap Share Settings.4. Tap Server Settings if configuring an FTP server; tap Radio-Assist Site if

configuring a new Nétia site; tap Burli if configuring a new Burli server.5. Tap to select from the available options and use the on-screen keypad to enter

required settings, then tap Share in the top left-hand corner of the screen.6. Tap the Configuration in the top left-hand corner of the screen to return to the

Configuration screen.7. Tap Done at the top of the Configuration screen to confirm the new settings.

Automatic File Sharing

Report-IT can be configured to automatically allow file sharing of a recording after alive connection is disconnected.

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.2. Tap Record On Connect to turn it ON.3. Tap Share on Disconnect to turn it ON.



4. Tap Done at the top of the Configuration screen to confirm the newsettings.

Sharing after Disconnection

1. Tap Disconnect to hang up the IP connection.2. Tap Upload to commence uploading the recording to the server. Note: Tap the

File Name text box to display the onscreen keyboard and rename a report prior totransfer if required.

3. The recording is encoded first and then transmitted. Data transfer is displayedvia the progress bar.



4. Data transfer may take several minutes, depending on the size of the report and

the upload bandwidth available. Confirmation is displayed at the completion of thefile transfer.

Manually Configured File Sharing

Recordings can also be selected and transferred manually.

1. Tap the Menu button in the top-right corner of the Home screen and thentap Manage Your Reports.

2. Tap a playlist category to find the report you want to select, then tap thereport to view it in the Report screen.

3. Tap Share Report in the Report screen and edit server and encodingsettings.

4. Navigate back to the Share Report screen and tap Upload to upload therecording.



5.9 Configuring Audio Encoding Settings

Configuring Audio Encoding Settings

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap the Share Settings button.3. Tap the Encoding Settings button.4. Tap to select your preferred audio Encode Format and the Encode Sample

Rate for recordings, then tap the Share button in the top left-hand corner of thescreen.

5. Tap the Configuration button at the top of the Share screen and then tap Doneat the top of the Configuration screen to confirm the new settings.

Broadcast Wave Format Support

Report-IT Live Pro supports Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) recordings. BWF is anextension of the Microsoft® WAVE audio format and provides additional metadatafor facilitating the exchange of recordings. BWF is displayed in the Encode Formatpane for Report-IT Live Pro.

Additional metadata configuration options are available within the Manage Reportsscreen.


2. Tap a category playlist to select a report and open the Report screen.3. Tap Details.4. Tap to enter details into fields on this screen, e.g. City, Description,

Originator, Reference.



5. Tap Done to save these settings.

5.10 Purchase Additional Live Time

Report-IT Pre-Paid Live Time is a pay-as-you go licensing option that is similar to pre-paid cell phones. Unlimited live time is available if Report-IT Live Pro is installed.

Report-IT Lite is a free trial version and if this is installed we recommend purchasingand downloading Report-IT Live from the iTunes App Store to receive two free hours oflive time, plus additional features. After live time hours have been used in the Report-ITLite and Report-IT Live app versions, it is necessary to purchase additional hours tocontinue broadcasting live.

WARNING: The iTunes store considers live time hourly purchases as aconsumable item, which means that once hours are purchased and downloaded toan iPhone, they cannot be re-downloaded free of charge and used again. If youdelete Report-IT from an iPhone and do not have it backed up in iTunes, the Pre-Paid Live Time is extinguished. Pre-Paid Live Time is not transferable betweendevices.

To purchase additional hours of live time for connecting to a Tieline IP codec:

1. Ensure the device is not connected to a codec or recording when live time ispurchased.

2. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen and then tapPurchase Live Time (Note: price per hour subject to change at any time).



3. Tap to select the Hours text box in the Report-IT Live Time section and enterthe number of hours you want to purchase.

4. Tap the Purchase button to initiate the purchase.5. Tap the Buy button to confirm the In App purchase of additional live time hours.

WARNING: The purchase price of Report-IT Live does not include networkairtime/data costs. Please check these fees and charges with your cell phonenetwork provider.

Live Time Remaining Notifications

Report-IT Live provides notifications automatically when live time is running low. Thefactory default setting is 3 Minutes and this can be adjusted.

1. Open Report-IT Live and tap Configuration > Advanced > Live TimeLow Level.

2. Use the on-screen keypad to adjust the number of minutes warning requiredprior to live time being exhausted.

3. A pop-up dialog is displayed on the screen when live time reaches this pointwhen connected live.

5.11 Upgrade to Report-IT Live Pro

Report-IT Live Pro provides unlimited hours of live time for broadcasting live andsending recordings to a codec, as well as other features. To upgrade from Report-ITLive to Report-IT Live Pro:

1. Ensure the app is not being used to report live or record audio.2. Tap Configuration to open the Configuration page, and then tap Upgrade

(Note: purchase price is subject to change at any time).



3. Tap the Purchase button in the Upgrade screen to initiate the purchase.4. Tap the Buy button to confirm the In App purchase of Report-IT Live Pro.

5.12 Customising Screen Logos

Add your station logo to the Report-IT Live screen when reporting for additional brandingopportunities in print and visual media.

Saving a Logo in Report-IT Live

To add a logo onto the Report-IT Live screen it is first necessary to save it on thephone. One of the easiest ways to do this is to email or SMS the image to the deviceand save it.

Customizing the Logo Screen

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen, then tap Logo.2. Tap the Display Logo switch to turn it ON.3. Tap the image displayed in the Logo Image pane.4. Tap to select a new image, then tap Choose in the bottom right-hand corner of

the screen.5. The image is now displayed in the Logo screen.6. Tap Logo Byline to add a byline to your image, e.g. your station's call-sign or the

reporter's name, then tap Logo in the top left-hand corner of the screen.7. Tap Configuration in the top left-hand corner of the Logo screen to exit

configuration.8. Tap Done in the top left-hand corner of the Configuration screen to confirm the

new settings.

Viewing the Logo Screen when Live

1. Open Report-IT Live and navigate to the Report Live screen.2. Connect live and then swipe to the left three times to view the Logo screen.

Viewing the Logo Screen when Recording

1. Open Report-IT Live and navigate to the Record a Report screen.2. Commence recording and swipe to the left to view the logo screen.



6 Transmit Recordings or Insert Live Wraparounds

Recordings can be retransmitted to the studio or inserted into live reports (wraparounds)using playlists displayed on the Playback Reports screen. (See Add and RemoveReports from Playlists for more info)

1. Tap the Menu button in the top-right corner of the Home screen and then tapReport Live.

2. Tap the Connect button on the Home screen to establish a connection to thestudio codec.

3. Swipe your finger to the left to reveal the Playback Reports screen.

4. Tap the Arrow symbol to select the playlist you want from the default playlistsand any custom playlists displayed.

5. Tap Report Live in the top-left hand corner of the screen to return to thePlayback Reports screen.

6. Tap a report to select it from the playlist of recordings.7. Tap the play symbol to play the report. Note: this automatically mutes the

iPhone microphone during playback.8. Tap Now Playing if you want to adjust the report playback level.9. Swipe your finger to the right to return to the Report Live screen at the

completion of playback.10.Tap the Disconnect button on the Report Live Home screen to end the

connection.



Feature Description

1 Playlist button Tap to display all reports in the selected playlist

2 Current playlist The name of the currently selected playlist

3 Current reportselected

Indicates the currently selected report

4 Playlist files List of files in the selected playlist

5 Playback indicator Elapsed playback indication

6 Playback controls Play, pause,and skip report controls

7 Now playing button Tap to display the currently selected recording

8 Select playlist arrow Tap the arrow to select a new playlist



7 Connection Quality & Statistics

Swipe left twice from the Report Live screen when connected to view the Statisticsscreen and current connection statistics. Info displayed includes:

1. Cxn Duration: The duration of the current or last connection.2. Cxn Data: the amount of data used over the current or last connection.3. Bitrate: the bit-rate of an active connection.4. Link Quality: the local and remote link qualities of an active connection.5. Live Time Left: the amount of live time remaining if Report-IT Live Pro is not

purchased. Note: this is not visible when Report-IT Live Pro has been purchased.6. SmartStream+: Displays the Send/Return Link Quality for the SmartStream

PLUS redundant IP stream when this is configured.

7. Renegotiate: Report-IT will initially connect using the Initial Audio Bitratesetting. Tap Up and Down to adjust the connection bit-rate up or down.

How to Adjust the Audio Bit-Rate when Connected

1. Use your finger to swipe left across the screen twice to view the Report LiveStatistics and Renegotiate screen.

2. Tap Up to increase the audio connection bit-rate, or Down to decrease the audioconnection bit-rate.

Latency and Report-IT Jitter Buffering

By default Report-IT uses the default 'Best Compromise' automatic Jitter Buffersetting, which is the default setting in all Tieline IP audio codecs. It is designed toprovide excellent audio quality with low latency, to support live bidirectional audiocommunication. There are 5 different Auto jitter-buffer settings available, including afixed jitter buffer setting, which can be configured by the Report-IT administrator.Tieline’s Jitter-buffer is smart because of its ability to:

· Remove duplicate packets.· Re-order packets if they arrive out-of-order.· Repair the stream in the event of packet loss (error concealment).· Manage delay dynamically based on current network congestion.· Manage forward error correction (FEC).



Over LANs, WANs and wireless networks the automatic jitter buffer generally worksextremely well and very reliably. It adapts automatically to the prevailing IP networkconditions to provide continuity of return audio streaming in Report-IT andsimultaneously minimizes any latency.

8 Recording a Report

When Report-IT is used to record audio, it makes use of whatever free memory isavailable on an iOS device. The maximum duration of a recording is entirely dependentupon how much memory you have available.

Automating the Recording of All Live Reports

It is possible to simultaneously record all reports and stream live audio after a liveconnection to a studio codec is established.

1. Tap the Configuration symbol on the Report Live screen.2. Tap to turn the Record ON Connect button ON.

Important Notes: · If Auto Reconnect is ON then recording will not stop if disconnection occurs.

Tap Configuration > Advanced > Auto Reconnect to adjust this setting.· If Auto Reconnect is OFF then recording will stop if disconnection occurs.· If the app runs out of live time when connected then recording will stop

immediately after disconnection.

Record a Report without a Live Connection

Off-line interviews can be recorded for retransmission to a studio codec later or forFTP file transfers.

1. Tap the Menu button in the top right-hand corner of the Home screen andthen tap Record A Report.

2. Move the Input Slider to adjust audio input levels.3. Tap Record to start recording.4. Tap Stop Recording to end recording.



Managing Recorded Reports

Tap Manage Report in the Record a Report screen immediately after recording tore-name, edit, or add metadata to the recording.

Recorded reports can also be managed by tapping the Menu button in the topright-hand corner of the Home screen and then tap Manage Your Reports. Formore information see Managing Reports.



9 Managing Reports

Tap the Menu button in the top-right corner of the Home screen and then tapManage Your Reports to manage all recordings. The Manage Reports screencategorizes recorded reports and allows you to:

1. View and manage reports.2. Add and view playlists of reports.

Tap a category to find the report you want to select.

Tap a report to perform a variety of editing functions. Options include:

· Renaming the report.· Locking the report.· Viewing and editing report details, including metadata.· Add or remove the file from a custom playlist.· Play the file.· Share the file.



Metadata Details

Tap Details to view and edit metadata information associated with a report.

9.1 Renaming a Report

1. Tap the Menu button in the top-right corner of the Home screen and then tapManage Your Reports.

2. Tap a playlist and navigate to a report, then tap the report to view it in the Reportscreen.

3. Tap the Name field on the screen.4. Rename the report and tap Done to return to the Report screen.5. Tap Playlist in the top-left corner of the Report screen to navigate back to the

Playlist screen.

Note: The default report name for Report-IT Enterprise users can be configured by thesystem administrator.

9.2 Playback of Reports



3. Tap Play Report on the Report screen.



4. Tap the Play/Pause symbols to play and pause the current report.5. Use your finger to slide the Playback Level Slider (top) and adjust audio playback

level.6. Use your finger to slide the play-head along the Scrubber Bar and skip to any point

along the report timeline. Note: tap Edit in the bottom-left of the screen to adjust theLive Playback Markers.

Feature Description

1 Playback LevelSlider

Slide the marker to adjust playback audio levels

2 Scrubber Bar Slide the marker to skip to a point along the report timeline

9.3 Trim Reports for Playback

It is possible to trim the top and tail of a recorded report and store this setting forplayback.

Important Note: Trimming a report will not affect the original recording and onlyaffects live report playback of recordings. Reports that are sent via file servers arenot trimmed.



3. Tap Play Report on the Report screen.4. Tap Edit in the bottom left-hand corner.5. Tap the play symbol to play audio and determine the playback start point for the

report. You can also use your finger to slide the play-head along the ScrubberBar and skip to any point along the report timeline.

6. After determining the start position tap the Start Pin symbol to position theplayback start marker.

7. Next play audio to determine the end-point of the report, then tap the End Pin symbol.



8. Tap Done in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen to save the report playbackmarker settings.

Feature Description

1 Play/Pause Symbol Tap to play and pause the recording

2 Start button Tap to configure the start point for report playback

3 End Button Tap to configure the end point for report playback

4 Done/Edit Tap to edit and store settings

5 Start/End markers Time indication for start and end markers

9.4 Editing, Cutting and Pasting Audio

Editing with Integrated Apps

The simplest and most seamless way to edit Report-IT recordings is by using one ofthe integrated editing apps. This method of exporting a file will retain all metadataassociated with a file. As an example, a user would tap Edit With TwistedWave inthe following image to send a report directly to the app ready for editing.



TwistedWave

TwistedWave is a popular editing app which integrates seamlessly into Report-IT toallow editing of recordings.

iSnippet

iSnippet from Nétia is a user-friendly editing app which integrates into Report-IT(from v3.2.5) to allow editing of recordings. Tieline's partner Nétia provides iSnippetfree to all Radio-Assist customers, or it can be purchased via the iTunes app store.

Copying and Pasting Files Between Apps

Report-IT supports copying and pasting recordings between Report-IT and other iOSApps that support either MAPI AudioCopy & AudioPaste or the Intua Paste Board (see http://code.google.com/p/intua-audio-sharing/wiki/CompatibleApps). Numerous non-linear editing and audio effects apps are available to edit and fine-tune originalrecordings.

Usually this function is used to copy a report from Report-IT into a compatible non-linearediting app, edit the report, and then paste it back into Report-IT to replace the previousreport. It is also possible to cut and paste a recording directly within Report-IT Enterpriseusing the AudioCopy and AudioPaste functions.

Copy a Report into an Editing App with AudioCopy



3. Tap AudioCopy.

4. Tap the text box to open the onscreen keyboard and edit the name, or just tap

Copy Audio. This initiates audio rendering and may take several seconds if therecorded file is large.

http://code.google.com/p/intua-audio-sharing/wiki/CompatibleApps)



5. Tap to either launch a compatible installed app, or download one of the listedcompatible apps and use it edit the audio file.

6. Consult the selected editing app's user documentation for details on how itperforms non-linear editing functions and exports audio files to compatible apps.

Paste Audio Back into Report-IT


2. Tap a playlist and navigate to the report to be overwritten with the newly editedfile.

3. Tap AudioPaste and select the file in the editing app. This will commence the filetransfer into Report-IT which will overwrite the current file.



Other File Sharing Options

It is also possible to share files easily using AirDrop and iCloud, or share to other

apps, by tapping the Share symbol displayed within a report (below other sharingoptions). Note: Files shared using this method will be WAV files without metadata.

Sharing from within other apps is also the simplest way to import new files intoReport-IT without overwriting an existing file.



Sharing from within the TwistedWave app

9.5 Adding and Deleting Playlists

It is possible to create playlists for sequential playout of recordings and management ofrecordings. The three default playlists in Report-IT to which reports are automaticallyadded are:

1. All Reports.2. Today's Reports.3. Most Recent 10 Reports.

Adding a New Custom Playlist

Custom playlists can be created to allow you to manually add a recording to yourown playlist.


2. Tap Add New Playlist.3. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a playlist name.4. Tap Done to create the new playlist.

Deleting a Custom Playlist


2. Tap Edit in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.



3. Tap the radio button adjacent to each playlist to select it for deletion.4. Tap the Bin symbol in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen to remove

selected playlists.

9.6 Add and Remove Reports from Playlists

Custom user playlists need to be created before attempting to manually add a recordingto these playlists. Custom playlists are displayed below the default playlists. (See Addingand Deleting Playlists for more details on adding playlists)

Adding a Report to a Playlist


2. Tap the default or custom playlist containing the report to be added to anotherplaylist.

3. Tap to select the report.4. Tap Playlists in the Report screen to view all custom playlists.5. Tap to select the playlists to which the recording will be added.



6. Tap Report in the top left-hand corner of the screen to return to the Reportscreen and save all changes.

Removing a Report from a Playlist

Removing a report from a custom playlist does not delete the actual recording itself.To delete a recording see Deleting Reports.


2. Tap the playlist containing the report to be removed.3. Tap Edit in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.4. Tap to select the playlists from which the recording will be removed.

5. Tap the Bin symbol in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen toremove the file from selected playlists.

6. Tap Done in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen to finish editing.

9.7 Locking Reports

Locking a Report from Editing



3. Tap to slide the Lock Report switch from OFF to ON.



4. Tap Playlist in the top left-hand corner of the screen to save the new setting.

9.8 Deleting Reports

Reports can only be deleted from one of the following default playlists:

· All Reports· Today's Reports· Most Recent 10 Reports


2. Tap to select a playlist, then tap to select a report and open the Report screen.3. Tap Edit in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.4. Tap to select the recordings to be deleted.

5. Tap the Bin symbol in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.6. Tap OK in the Confirm Delete dialog to confirm deletion and delete the files

permanently.



9.9 Backup Reports

When a backup of your iOS device is performed, Report-IT will also include anyrecordings made. This may take a long time if large amounts of data are being backedup. When your device is configured for iCloud and Wi-Fi backup, consider disablingbackup of recordings to improve wireless performance/bandwidth available during abackup, and to avoid using up iCloud data quotas.

1. Tap the Configuration symbol from within the 'live' or 'record' mode screens toopen the Configuration screen.

2. Tap Backup Reports (default setting is ON) to toggle the setting ON/OFF.3. Tap Done to return to the previous screen.

9.10 Sharing Reports

Report-IT supports file sharing and this can be performed manually or automatically.See Getting Started with Report-IT Live for more information.



10 Report-IT Live Software Licensing

Report-IT Live has been approved for use with the Apple iPhone and is subject toApple's hardware and software End User Licence Agreements (EULAs) for use of thisdevice. See http://www.apple.com/legal/sla/

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual we are notresponsible for any errors or omissions within it, or for incidental or consequentialdamage in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.Tieline makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including theimplied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Theproduct specifications and descriptions within this manual will be subject toimprovements and modifications over time without notice, as changes to softwareand hardware are implemented.

Neither Tieline nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or to any third party for anydamages either direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise (including ineach case, but not limited to, damages for the inability to use the equipment oraccess and send data, loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, businessinterruption or the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use Report-IT, even ifTieline has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11 Credit Notices

1. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.2. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.3. iPhone, Apple, App Store and iOS are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.4. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth

SIG, Inc.5. Opus is an audio coding format developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation and all known

software patents that cover Opus are licensed under royalty-free terms.6. Other product names mentioned within this document may be trademarks or

registered trademarks, or a trade name of their respective owner.

http://www.apple.com/legal/sla/

Index 51


Index

- A -Adding a Hostname 9

Adding a playlist 45

Adding an IP address 9

Advanced settings auto reconnect 16

FEC 16

Forward Error Correction 16

jitter buffer adjustment 16

Audio encoding settings 29

Audio monitoring 9

Automatic Reconnection 9

- B -Backup reports 49

Bit-rates 35

Broadcast Wave Format 29

BWF 29

- C -Cellular connections 21

Configuration settings explained 7

Configuration options 14

Connection bitrate 9

Connection quality 35

Connection statistics 35

Contacts 12adding 15

editing 15

Controls 5

Credit Notices 50

Custom playlists 45

Cut and paste cutting and pasting reports 41

- D -Deleting a playlist 45

Deleting reports 48

Dialing contacts 12

favourites 12

Disconnecting 9

- E -Editing recordings

copy reports 41

non-linear editing 41

Editing reports copy reports 41

non-linear editing 41

- F -Favorites 12

Favourites 12adding 15

editing 15

Features 9

File sharing Burli 26

FTP 26

Nétia Radio-Assist 26

FTP reports 49

- G -G3 channel number configuration 24

G3 codec profiles change codec profiles 24

Getting started 9

- H -Home screen controls 5

- I -Input monitoring 9

Insert reports live 33

IP address editing 14

- L -Live time

purchasing additional hours 30

Locking reports 47

Report-IT Live for iPhone v3.5.252


- M -Managing Reports

edit report details 38

lock reports 38

metadata 38

playback 38

rename reports 38

share reports 38

- O -Output monitoring 9

- P -Playback report 39

Playlists adding 45

adding reports 46

deleting 45

removing reports 46

Port Settings 19

Purchasing Live-Time 30

- R -Recording

automating recording 36

managing recording 36

Recording a Report 36

Register Report-IT 9

Registration 9

Renaming a report 39

Report-IT Live about 4

features 4

in-app purchase 4

purchase options 4

Report-IT Live Pro how to upgrade 31

Report-IT Pro about 4

features 4

Retransmit reports 33

- S -Screen logos

customising 32

saving 32

viewing when live 32

viewing when recording 32

Sharing automatic / manual file sharing 26

configure server settings 26

- T -TCP Port Settings 19

Trim report 40

- U -UDP Port Settings 19

Upgrades 31

Upgrading Report-IT 31

- W -Warnings 9

Wi-Fi connections 21

Wraparounds 33

About Report-ITHome Screen ControlsConfiguration Settings ExplainedGetting Started: Report-IT LiveDialing Favourites or Contacts

Common Configuration TasksChanging Report-IT IP AddressesEditing Favourites and ContactsAdvanced SettingsChanging Port SettingsCellular and Wi-Fi ConnectionsConfiguring SmartStream PLUSConfigure G3 Codec SettingsConfiguring File SharingConfiguring Audio Encoding SettingsPurchase Additional Live TimeUpgrade to Report-IT Live ProCustomising Screen Logos

Transmit Recordings or Insert Live WraparoundsConnection Quality & StatisticsRecording a ReportManaging ReportsRenaming a ReportPlayback of ReportsTrim Reports for PlaybackEditing, Cutting and Pasting AudioAdding and Deleting PlaylistsAdd and Remove Reports from PlaylistsLocking ReportsDeleting ReportsBackup ReportsSharing Reports

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