Bridge-IT XTRA codecs include all software and algorithm feature options when purchased. Bridge-IT codecs can be upgraded by purchasing and installing licenses with new features. Options include a multi-unicast license (includes multicast capability), AAC Encode license, or aptX® Enhanced encoding license. Contact Tieline at sales@tieline.com, or your favorite dealer, if you need to purchase a software license upgrade. When a software license has been purchased there are two ways to perform an upgrade:

 

1.Automatically download the software license from TieServer and perform the upgrade.

2.Download the new software license file onto your PC and upgrade using the web-GUI.

 

To install a software license using the HTML5 Toolbox web-GUI see Web-GUI Software License Installation.

 

Checking Installed Licenses

The codec License Manager is used to view which licenses are installed in each codec. To view the licenses installed in your codec:

 

1.Press the SETTINGS button.

2.Use the navigation buttons to select Licenses and press the button.

3.A list of all possible licenses is displayed and all licenses that have been installed have a tick next to them.

 

 

Update and Install Licenses from the Codec

1.Navigate to Update from TieServer in the License Manager screen and press the button.

 

 

2.The codec will contact TieServer and automatically install all valid licenses.

3.The screen will indicate the update is in progress and then confirm it has been completed successfully.

4.Press the RETURN button a few times until you return to the Home screen.

5.Use the navigation buttons to select Settings and press the button.

6.Navigate to Reset and press the button.

7.Navigate to Reboot Codec and press the button.

8.Select Yes and press the button to reboot the codec.