RTI Miravue VIP-1 Technical Bulletin

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Miravue VIP-1 Features: ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Best Performance Recommendations .................................................................................................................................... 2
AUDIO/VIDEO INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 2
IP Network Cameras................................................................................................................................................................ 3
The VIP-1 On-Screen Source Select ......................................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1)
VIP-1 Front Panel Ports .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2)
VIP-1 Rear Panel Ports................................................................................................................................................ 5
3)
Installation Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................. 7
4)
VIP-1 Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................................... 10
5)
Miravue VIP-1 Driver Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 10
6)
Configure VIP-1 Driver Properties ............................................................................................................................ 12
7)
vs. Multicast Transmit Modes .................................................................................................................... 14
8)
Controlling External Devices Via IR and RS-232 ....................................................................................................... 16
9)
Miravue VIP-1 Programming Options ...................................................................................................................... 18
10)
The VIP-1 Web Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 20
a. Accessing the Setup Web Interface .......................................................................................................................... 20
b. HDMI Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 21
c. Network Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 22
d. Network Video Streams ............................................................................................................................................ 23
e. Other Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
f. Firmware ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
g. Actions....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
NETWORKING EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................. 25
RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VIP-1 Rear Panel Ports..............................5 Installation Diagrams ..............................7 VIP-1 Accessories ............................... 9 CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING ..........................10 Miravue VIP-1 Driver Configuration ......................... 10 Configure VIP-1 Driver Properties ..........................12 Unicast vs. Multicast Transmit Modes ........................14 Controlling External Devices Via IR and RS-232 ....................... 16 Miravue VIP-1 Programming Options ........................
  • Page 2: Miravue Vip-1 Features

    5.1). The result is a high quality video output signal with low network bandwidth requirements. For the ultimate in flexibility, the VIP-1 can be installed as a transmitter or receiver, and acts as an extension of the RTI control system, delivering IR and RS-232 control to devices.
  • Page 3: Ip Network Cameras

    Using the On-Screen Source Select Send the OK/Select command using IR via the RTI remote control or the TVs CEC compatible remote to display a list of video sources available on the network. The current source is indicated by a solid bar to the right of the source name.
  • Page 4: Installation Overview

    RESET Button power cycles the VIP-1 if pressed and released. IR-OUT • Port delivers infrared control to an external device (e.g. TV, Satellite Receiver) from an RTI control system. • Connect standard IR emitter to 3.5mm jack. NOTE: VIP-1 must be configured as an expansion device in the Integration Designer system file.
  • Page 5: Vip-1 Rear Panel Ports

    Infrared input for infrared control of the VIP-1 using an infrared receiver (purchased separately). IMPORTANT NOTES: • The VIP-1 IR-IN input is not compatible with IR delivered using a hard-wired cable directly from an RTI control processor. • IR passthrough is not supported.
  • Page 6 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Connects to the included 5VDC/2.4 Amp power supply. NOTE: Power may also be supplied to the VIP-1 via the Ethernet - PoE port. This port is NOT supported and should not be used. Connects to an Ethernet network switch (10/100/1000Mb, generic or managed) using Ethernet cable (Cat- 5/6/7) up to 100m/330ft.
  • Page 7: Installation Diagrams

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Installation Diagrams Centralized Design, the VIP-1s are configured as a video transmitter or receiver. The video sources In this and displays are each connected to a VIP-1. NOTE: The VIP-1 should be installed as a video transmitter or a receiver (as shown). NOTE: While the VIP-1 may be installed as a transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video), this implementation should be tested with the video devices and network equipment that will be used.
  • Page 8 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual In this Hybrid Design, VIP-1’s are installed in multiple configurations, including: As a wired receiver As a wired transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video) As a wireless video source NOTE: While the VIP-1 may be installed as a transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video), this implementation should be tested with the video devices and network equipment that will be used.
  • Page 9: Vip-1 Accessories

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual 3) VIP-1 Accessories RMK-3 Rack Mount Kit RMK-12 Rack Mount Kit for 3 VIP-1 units for 12 VIP-1 units P a g e 01/2019...
  • Page 10: Configuration And Programming

    4) Miravue VIP-1 Driver Configuration Download the current version of the Miravue driver and documentation on the RTI dealer site. Unzip the contents of the driver to the directory where APEX points to for drivers. This can be changed by clicking the “Options” tab in the top toolbar and selecting “set directories.”...
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  • Page 12: Configure Vip-1 Driver Properties

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual 5) Configure VIP-1 Driver Properties Once all VIP-1 devices are added, you must configure the driver properties before continuing. Select the Miravue driver from the driver section of the system tree and select “driver properties.” Enter the settings required for each VIP-1 (described below).
  • Page 13 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Send Configuration to Device: This checkbox allows the integrator to decide if sending an update to a particular VIP-1 is necessary. In the event an update is needed for only one VIP-1, unchecking this box will prevent units from needing to reboot.
  • Page 14: Unicast Vs. Multicast Transmit Modes

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual 6) Unicast vs. Multicast Transmit Modes Unicast Transmit Mode is generally recommended and is useful for small networks or for wireless video distribution. In this mode, the VIP-1 delivers a separate video stream from a source to each display (displays do not share video streams).
  • Page 15 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Multicast Transmit Mode the VIP-1 delivers the video stream from each video source to multiple displays. This is useful in larger systems that require more than four displays to view a source. IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution must be taken in Multicast Mode, each video stream is delivered to every device on the entire network, not just the display viewing it.
  • Page 16: Controlling External Devices Via Ir And Rs-232

    7) Controlling External Devices Via IR and RS-232 If Miravue VIP-1 devices are being utilized for IR or RS-232 control of external devices from the RTI control system, you must set them up as expansion devices in the Integration Designer System File. Select the processor in the system tree and then “Expansion Devices”...
  • Page 17 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Continue to add expansion devices as needed, repeating the process as described. Miravue devices will now be available as a routable MPIO or RS-232 port when adding devices in the software. 17 | P a g e...
  • Page 18: Miravue Vip-1 Programming Options

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual 8) Miravue VIP-1 Programming Options When programming the Miravue using the driver, there are many macro options available. Select Source from List Each display has scrolling source list capability. This command can be used to select a source from that scrolling last.
  • Page 19 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Each Miravue device comes with several variables that can be used to poll a device and provide two-way feedback. Button State / Text Feedback Button State / Reversed and Visible States Object-based Feedback (2-way scrolling lists)
  • Page 20: The Vip-1 Web Interface

    Without an RTI control system: All VIP-1 settings are configured via web interface. IMPORTANT NOTE: If an RTI control system is used, only the WiFi and Audio Offset settings are configured via the web interface. All other settings made via the web interface will be overwritten by the driver configuration in Integration Designer programming.
  • Page 21: Hdmi Configuration

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Transceiver Info Serial: Product serial number MAC address: Unique network identifier; can be used by a DHCP server to assign a specific IP address Firmware: Software version number Hardware: Hardware version number Important: The serial number, firmware version...
  • Page 22: Network Configuration

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual c. Network Configuration Transmit & Receive Interface Select Ethernet (default) to distribute video over a wired network or WiFi to distribute video over WiFi (requires 5Ghz wireless access point). Always choose wired over wireless when practical.
  • Page 23: Network Video Streams

    Stereo audio out port. Dolby 5.1 audio is downmixed when applicable. *NOTE: This must be configured via the web interface. Serial Port This functionality is only used with non-RTI control systems. 23 | P a g e 01/2019...
  • Page 24: Firmware

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual f. Firmware Updates It is recommended that firmware updates are completed via a USB drive, following the instructions included with the firmware file. Via Setup Select the update file using the file browse feature (make sure this file is on the local network). Proceed with the update.
  • Page 25: Networking Equipment And Configuration

    RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual NETWORKING EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION Choosing a Network Switch You can use an unmanaged 10/100/1000Mb switch on smaller systems up to a high-end, fully managed gigabit switch on larger systems. If you configure your network to use multicast mode, a switch that offers “IGMP Snooping with Query”...
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  • Page 27 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual When switching sources with more than 16 VIP-1’s to a single source at the same time in a macro, the onscreen notifications may start flashing for a period time. To avoid this issue, make sure to include time delays in the macro when switching large numbers of sources to multiple displays.
  • Page 28 RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Manual Network Switch Configuration – Cisco SG350-52P switch. The configuration menus and labeling depend on the make/model of the switch. These should only be used as a general example of the setup of IGMP with Query. The setup options are highlighted in yellow.
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