WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual
– 07/2011
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the WorldCast Equinox audio codec from APT. We have developed this unit to
be as user friendly as possible and it contains many advanced features which are designed to make the
use of this product simple and straightforward.
This operations manual is intended for installers and operators of the WorldCast Equinox audio network trans-
mission link. This manual describes the function, installation and use of the unit and provides an overview of
the apt-X
®
technology.
It is recommended that new users of the WorldCast Equinox should read the full manual before switching it on
for the first time, to get a better feel for the functionality and to eliminate any possible area of confusion.
2.2. Release Notes
This manual is the primary reference covering the configuration, installation, operation and troubleshooting of
the WorldCast Equinox Audio Codec.
As of this publication date, this document is the current manual revision. We recommend that you check with
your distributor or on the APT
for updates to firmware, CMS software and this manual. For information
on installing updated firmware see section 6.5.4 Sys - Firmware or installing CMS see section 6.2 Installing the
WorldCast Codec Management System.
2.3. Company Profile
APT is a pioneering designer of audio codecs for broadcast professionals and telecommunications companies
worldwide. The company‟s WorldNet and WorldCast codecs offer reliable and cost-effective broadcast solu-
tions delivering high quality audio over IP, T1, E1, ISDN & Leased Lines.
Designed for use in studio transmitter links, studio networking and remotes / OB applications, the APT codec
portfolio includes a wide range of stereo and multi-channel units that can be deployed as a simple STL or a
large-scale IP audio network.
Operating in the fast-moving broadcast technology market, APT acknowledge the importance of significant in-
vestment in R&D to ensure our product offering meets the needs of rapidly changing market conditions. Many
countries worldwide are upgrading their infrastructure in line with the three current trends: Digital / HD Radio,
Audio over Internet Protocol and Surround Sound for Radio and APT has solutions for each of these areas.
Thanks to this focus on innovation, our products have been selected as winners of prestigious industry awards
by Radio World and Radio Magazine.
APT is also a member of the WorldCast Systems group encompassing key broadcast brands such as Audemat
and Ecreso. As such, APT codecs can be supplied as part of a fully integrated broadcast system offering the
transport, transmission, monitoring and test of Radio and TV signals.
WorldCast Systems offers a wide range of reliable, innovative and high performing products for the studio site,
transmitter site and the coverage area. Product lines include: world-class RDS encoders, AM, FM & HD digital
audio processors, audio codecs for IP, E1/T1, ISDN and leased line, video over IP multiplexers, FM and DVB
transmitters, high precision test equipment for FM, GPS field strength meters for HD, FM, DVB with built-in
modulation monitors; RF monitoring equipment; and transmitter remote control for HD, AM, FM and TV (ATSC,
DVB).
Headquartered in Bordeaux-Merignac, WorldCast Systems employs over 150 people worldwide with sales of-
fices in England, Germany, Norway, India, China, Brazil and the US. A global distributor network serving works
together with our international sales and support staff to offer local assistance to our customer base. All APT
product development and R&D takes places at APT
‟s main office in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
