Simple TCP/IP Linking

Overview

The TCP/IP linking feature in the TypeWell Transcriber program is designed to transmit unencoded, raw text data to software programs and devices that can receive plain text data over a TCP/IP port.

Limitations

Importantly, this feature does not facilitate the sending of special commands or structured data based on particular protocols like Control-A or SMPTE-333. Consequently, it is unsuitable for direct integration with closed captioning encoders that rely on these protocols to function correctly.

Enabling TCP/IP Linking

To activate this feature, head to the TypeWell Link menu and select the "By Simple TCP/IP" option.

The TypeWell Link menu is expanded. The option "By Simple TCP/IP" is highlighted in red.

Default Settings

Once activated, the system defaults to the following settings:

TCP/IP address: 127.0.0.1 (the address of the transcriber’s own computer)
Port: 9740

These settings are adjustable to cater to the requirements of the specific application or hardware you are interfacing with.

Customizing Settings

To interface with third-party software or hardware, you may need to modify the TCP/IP address and port to comply with the guidelines provided by the respective manufacturer. It’s recommended to consult the manufacturer's documentation or support resources for detailed instructions.