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Summary of Contents for RTI VIP
- Page 1 VIP User Guide Incorporating: - VIP-UHD-TX - VIP-UHD-RX - VIP-UHD-CTRL Revision 1.0 - November 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VIP-UHD-CTRL Accessing the VIP-UHD Web-GUI Schematics 08 - 12 VIP-UHD Web-GUI Overview 63 - 67 Configuration of a VIP System 13 - 14 PC Settings - enabling TFTP & Telnet VIP-UHD-CTRL Features Setting a Fixed IP Address 69 - 71... -
Page 3: Introduction
The RTI VIP-UHD distribution platform allows virtually latency free (1 frame) distribution of HDMI video over a 1Gb Network switch. VIP-UHD is an industry leading 4K HDCP 2.2 HDMI distribution system that uses visually lossless compression technology, delivering HDMI, Bi-directional IR, RS-232, USB/KVM and CEC up to lengths of 328ft/100m over standard network architecture. -
Page 4: Supporting Documentation
VIP products are not limited to certain brands of network hardware, but should a network switch that RTI have not tested or written instructions for be used, the integrator must ensure it supports the following network... -
Page 5: Panel Descriptions - Vip-Uhd-Tx
IR IN (IR input) – 3.5mm stereo jack. Transmits IR to any VIP receiver currently viewing the VIP-UHD-TX. Please use supplied VIP IR Receiver IR OUT - (IR output) - 3.5mm mono jack – routed IR from any VIP-UHD-RX (zone output) allowing source control. Please use supplied VIP IR emitters... -
Page 6: Panel Descriptions - Vip-Uhd-Rx
MCU firmware update switch - place VIP product into firmware update mode L/R Analog audio line output - breakout Analog audio from HDMI signal Please note: Source input must be PCM 2ch audio for analog audio outputs to work. VIP products do not down-mix Dolby or DTS 5.1ch audio signals Audio outputs are fixed line level output and RX supports 96kHz audio formats only Power port –... - Page 7 Rear Panel RS-232 control port – connect to a third party Control LAN port - connect to existing network control device for control of the VIP system using that a third party control system resides on. The RS-232. Control LAN port is used for Telnet/IP control of the VIP system.
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Page 8: Schematics
USER GUIDE Schematic - Matrix Configuration www.rticorp.com... - Page 9 USER GUIDE Schematic - Video Wall Configuration Technical Support: Support@rticorp.com | Customer Service: CustServ@rticorp.com...
- Page 10 USER GUIDE Schematic - One-to-One Configuration www.rticorp.com...
- Page 11 USER GUIDE Schematic - One-to-Many Configuration Technical Support: Support@rticorp.com | Customer Service: CustServ@rticorp.com...
- Page 12 Schematic - VIP-UHD-CTRL Network Connection The VIP-UHD-CTRL acts as a bridge between the control network and video network to ensure that the data travelling between the two networks are not mixed. The VIP-UHD-CTRL must be connected via CAT cable up to 328ft/100m in length in accordance with typical networking requirements.
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Page 13: Vip-Uhd-Ctrl
VIP-UHD-TX / RX - Manual Configuration: Using the buttons on the front of the VIP units, it is possible to configure a very basic system without the need of the VIP-UHD-CTRL, or a PC. Manual configuration allows for each unit to be assigned an individual ID, IP address, EDID settings (Transmitter) and Scaler output settings (Receiver). - Page 14 The VIP Transmitters create a multicast stream from the HDMI input signal that is fed into the VIP network for the VIP Receivers to connect to and decode back into HDMI. The maximum number of Transmitters and Receivers a VIP system can have is governed by the range of IP addresses the configuration tool assigns.
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Page 15: Vip-Uhd-Ctrl Features
• Advanced signal management for independent routing of Video, Audio, IR, RS-232, USB/KVM and CEC • Auto system configuration • 2x RJ45 LAN connections to bridge existing network to VIP video distribution network, resulting in: - Better system performance as network traffic is separated... -
Page 16: Vip-Uhd-Ctrl Control Ports
C. RS-232 – for full VIP system control / RS-232 pass-through (DB9) Please note: the VIP-UHD-CTRL can be used with both 5V and 12V IR line systems. Please ensure that the switch (adjacent to the IR CTRL port) is correctly selected to the specification of the IR line input. - Page 17 VIP-UHD-CTRL Control Ports - IR Control The VIP system can be controlled using local IR. Source selection is the only feature available when using local IR control - advanced features of the VIP-UHD-CTRL such as video wall mode, audio embedding etc.
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Page 18: Vip-Uhd-Ctrl Web-Gui Guide - Sign In
Sign In Before logging in to the VIP-UHD-CTRL, ensure that the control device (i.e. laptop / tablet) is connected to the same network as the VIP-UHD-CTRL Control Port. There are instructions of how to amend the static IP address of a PC at the rear of this manual. -
Page 19: New Project Setup Wizard
New Project Setup Wizard On first log in of the VIP-UHD-CTRL, a Setup Wizard for configuring all components of the VIP system will be presented. This has been designed to speed up new system configuration as all default / new VIP Transmitters &... - Page 20 USER GUIDE New Project Setup Wizard... continued... There are two methods for adding new VIP Transmitter and Receiver devices to a system, please choose one before clicking 'Start Scan': Method 1: It is recommended this method be used if pre-configuring a VIP system prior to physical location / installation of the hardware in a rack, or local to displays.
- Page 21 Once the setup method to configure the system has been chosen, hit the 'Start Scan' button. VIP-UHD-CTRL will search for new VIP-UHD units on the network and will continue to search for new devices until such time as: - The 'Stop Scan' button is pressed...
- Page 22 LED's on the unit, and the ability to Reboot the unit. 4. Scaler Resolution - adjust the output resolution using the built-in video scaler of the VIP Receiver. The scaler is capable of both upscaling and downscaling the incoming video signal, however, upscaling is not recommended.
- Page 23 USER GUIDE New Project Setup Wizard... continued... Actions - opens the following pop-up: This pop-up gives you the ability to display the product ID on the connected display by way of an OSD (On Screen Display) as an overlay to the media being accepted the by Receiver. The ability to identify the unit by flashing the front panel LED's, and the ability to Reboot the unit is contained here.
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Page 24: Web-Gui - Menu Overview
7. Fixed Signal Routing - signal routing allowing independent routing of IR, RS-232, USB / KVM, Audio and Video signals 8. Video Wall Configuration - set-up and configuration of VIP Receivers to create a video wall array of up to a size of 9x9, including: bezel / gap compensation, stretch / fit, and rotation 9. -
Page 25: Web-Gui - Drag & Drop Control
'TX: Different'. Please note: the Drag & Drop Control page is also the home page for Guest Users of the VIP system - only sources that the Guest or User have permission to view will be visible. For User set-up and permissions, see page 43. -
Page 26: Web-Gui - Video Wall Control
Wall does not have a Receiver unit assigned to the array. Please revert back to Video Wall set up to assign the Receiver accordingly. For the advanced API commands for control of Video Wall arrays within an RTI VIP system, please refer to the API Commands section at the rear of this manual. -
Page 27: Web-Gui - Preview
Web-GUI - Preview The Preview feature is a quick way to view the media being streamed through the VIP system once configured. Used to preview the stream from any HDMI source device into the VIP Transmitter, or the stream being received by any Receiver in the system concurrently. -
Page 28: Web-Gui - Project Summary
USER GUIDE Web-GUI - Project Summary Outlines the units that are currently set-up in the VIP system as an overview, or for scanning the network for new devices to assign to the project: Options on this page: 1. Toggle OSD: turn On / Off the OSD (On Screen Display). Toggling the OSD On shows the ID number (i.e. -
Page 29: Web-Gui - Transmitters
Features of the Transmitter summary page include: 1. ID / Input - the ID / Input number is used for control of the VIP system when using third party drivers. 2. Name - the name of the Transmitter (typically the device attached to the Transmitter). - Page 30 4. Front Panel Display (On / Off) - use this to enable / disable the dual 7-segment LED displays on the front of the Transmitter. The front panel display of the VIP unit will time-out after 90 seconds and turn off.
- Page 31 EDID hand shaking making switching quicker and more reliable. The Copy EDID function allows the EDID of a display to be grabbed and stored within the VIP-UHD-CTRL. The EDID configuraiton of the screen can be recalled within the EDID selection of the Transmitter. The displays EDID can then be applied to any source device not displaying correctly on the screen in question.
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Page 32: Web-Gui - Receivers
Features of the Receiver summary page include: 1. ID / Output - the ID / output number is used for control of the VIP system when using third party drivers. 2. Name - the name of the Receivers (typically the device attached to the Receiver) are automatically assigned default names i.e. - Page 33 (i.e. audio, IR etc) may take slightly longer. 4. CEC Pass-through (On / Off) - allows for CEC to be sent through the VIP system to and from the display device connected to the Receiver.
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Page 34: Web-Gui - Fixed Signal Routing
This allows each signal to be fixed from one VIP product to another and not be affected by standard video switching. This can be useful for IR, CEC or RS-232 control of products in the field using the VIP system to extend control commands. - Page 35 The fixed IR routing feature allows a fixed bi-directional IR link between 2x VIP products. This can be useful for sending IR from a centrally located controller using the VIP system as a method of extending IR out to a display or another product in the system.
- Page 36 Fixed Routed USB / KVM The fixed USB routing feature allows a fixed USB link between a VIP Receiver/s and a Transmitter. This can be useful for sending KVM signals between a users position to a centrally located PC, server, CCTV DVR / NVR etc.
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Page 37: Web-Gui - Video Wall Configuration
'Video Wall Help'. Please note: the VIP Receivers that will be used for the Video Wall should have been configured as individual Receivers before proceeding past this point. It is good practice to have already named the VIP Receivers for ease of configuration i.e. - Page 38 4. Group Configurator - there are options to be able to create multiple configurations (or 'presets') for each Video Wall array within the VIP system. The grouping / preset allows for the Video Wall to be deployed in multiple ways i.e. grouping different numbers of screens together to create different sized walls within a single array.
- Page 39 This page allows for the compensation for the size of each screen bezel within the Video Wall, or alternatively for any gaps inbetween screens. By default, the VIP system will insert the bezels of the Video Wall screens “inbetween” the overall image (splitting the image). This will mean that the bezels of the screens do not sit “over”...
- Page 40 USER GUIDE Web-GUI - Video Wall Configuration - Group Config. Once the Video Wall array has been created, it can be configured for different display options. The Video Wall Configurator allows for presets to be created for deploying the Video Wall to adjust for different groups of images across the array.
- Page 41 Web-GUI - Video Wall Configuration - Group Config. Group Assign: There are options to create multiple configurations for each Video Wall array within a VIP system. The grouping allows for the Video Wall to be deployed in multiple ways i.e. grouping different numbers of screens together to create different sized Video Walls within an overall array.
- Page 42 USER GUIDE Web-GUI - Video Wall Configuration Once the Video Wall has been created, named accordingly, and groups / presets have been assigned, the configured Video Wall can be viewed from the main Video Wall Configuration page: Configurations / presets that have been designed within the system will now appear within the Video Wall Groups page.
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Page 43: Web-Gui - Users
Web-GUI - Users VIP-UHD-CTRL has the ability for individual Users to log into the web-GUI of the VIP system and access individual parts / zones of the system, for full, or simple control of which source is being watched in selected locations only. - Page 44 (or more) source devices, these Transmitters should be unchecked. Where there is a Video Wall array in the VIP system, a User will need access to ALL associated Receivers to be able to gain switching control of the Video Wall. If the User does not have access to all Receivers, the Video Wall will not appear in the Video Wall Control page.
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Page 45: Web-Gui - Settings
The 'Clear Project' removes all Transmitters, Receivers, Video Walls and Users that have been created from the current project file contained within the VIP-UHD-CTRL. Confirm by selecting 'Yes'. Please note: the New Project Setup Wizard will appear after using the 'Clear Project' function. Should a project save file not have been created prior to clearing the project, it is not possible to restore the system after this point. - Page 46 IMPORTANT: Amending the Video Network IP Address out of the 169.254.x.x range will stop communication between the VIP-UHD-CTRL and the VIP-UHD Transmitters and Receivers that have been pre-configured. Whilst the VIP-UHD-CTRL can be moved out of the recommended range, the IP addresses of ALL Transmitters and Receivers would need to be amended to be in the same IP range to ensure connectivity and control of the VIP system.
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Page 47: Web-Gui - Update Firmware
Click on the buttom marked 'Upload VIP-UHD-CTRL Firmware'. Select the [VIP-UHD-CTRL].bin file downloaded to your computer for the unit. The file will automatically upload to the VIP-UHD-CTRL which takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. The page refreshes to the Drag &... - Page 48 USER GUIDE Web-GUI - Update Firmware... continued... The Update Firmware page is also used for firmware upgrading the firmware of VIP Transmitters or Receivers. The page allows for multiple Transmitter, or, Receiver units to be upgraded. Upgrading is carried out individually per unit.
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Page 49: Web-Gui - Update Password (Admin)
To complete the upgrade of the firmware of either the VIP Transmitter, or for Receiver units, click the buttom marked 'Update' next to the relevant Transmitter or Receiver. Please note: it is only possible to update Transmitters, or Receivers at one time. -
Page 50: Serial) Routing
Allows the RS-232 connection of a device to be sent over the IP network (IP / RS-232 command in, to RS-232 out). Guest Mode gives a control system the ability to send an RS-232 or IP command to the VIP-UHD-CTRL and an RS-232 command to be sent out of a Receiver or Transmitter as a result. -
Page 51: Ir, Rs-232 & Telnet Commands
VIP Receiver. For systems larger than 16x source devices (VIP-UHD-TX), please use RS-232 or TCP/IP control. For the complete database of VIP IR commands, please visit the RTI website, or contact a member of the RTI Technical Support Team. - Page 52 USER GUIDE Receiver (Output) Commands COMMAND DESCRIPTION COMMAND RESPONSE Set OUTPUT:xxx From INPUT:yyy (ALL signals routed) OUTxxxFRyyy Set output xxx From INPUT:yyy Fix VIDEO OUTPUT:xxx From INPUT:yyy OUTxxxVFRyyy Set output video xxx From INPUT:yyy Fix AUDIO OUTPUT:xxx From INPUT:yyy OUTxxxAFRyyy Set output audio xxx From INPUT:yyy Fix IR OUTPUT:xxx From INPUT:yyy OUTxxxRFRyyy...
- Page 53 USER GUIDE Transmitter (Input) Commands COMMAND DESCRIPTION COMMAND RESPONSE Set CEC INPUT:yyy ON or Off INyyyCECON/ Set input xxx cec mode ON/OFF Set TX Audio source to HDMI audio INyyyAUDORG Set Audio source:xxx to audio select hdmi Set TX Audio source to Analog INyyyAUDANA Set Audio source:xxx audio select analog...
- Page 54 (video wall groups – see below) (01-09) • Groups = a video wall group is the ‘Grouping’ of VIP Receivers within a video wall allowing simplified source selection and configuration recall of more than one VIP Receiver at the same time (A-J)
- Page 55 USER GUIDE General VIP-UHD-CTRL Commands COMMAND DESCRIPTION COMMAND RESPONSE Print all available commands of VIP-UHD-CTRL HELP (See HELP summary at end) Turn IR control port On or Off IRON/OFF Set IR ON/OFF Turn On Serial Guest Mode to Receiver (output)
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Page 56: Status Feedback Samples
USER GUIDE Status feedback samples Command: STATUS The STATUS feedback gives an overview of the network the VIP-UHD-CTRL is connected to: ================================================================ IP Control Box VIP-UHD-CTRL Status Info FW Version: xxx Power IR Baud 57600 EDID IP NET/Sig 001 DF009 169.254.003.001 On /On 002 DF016 169.254.003.002 On /On... - Page 57 The VW STATUS will show all VW status feedback for Video Wall arrays in the system. Additional Video Wall arrays will have individual status feedback i.e. 'VW 2 STATUS'. ================================================================ IP Control Box VIP-UHD-CTRL Video Wall Info FW Version: xxx VW Col Row CfgSel Name...
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Page 58: Troubleshooting The Vip-Uhd-Ctrl
Connect the computer directly to the VIP-UHD-CTRL Control Port with a CAT cable The computer must be in the same range as the LAN connection 1 on the VIP-UHD-CTRL device (CONTROL network) as this will simulate the control from a control system. Please see instructions at the rear of this manual for ‘Changing your computer IP details’. -
Page 59: Manual Configuration Of Vip-Uhd
USER GUIDE Manual Configuration of VIP Products The RTI VIP system can be configured without the need of a computer, allowing basic setup options such as addressing of products (IP configuration), EDID selection (TX), and Scaler output selection (RX). Manual configuration does not require the product to be connected to a network switch in order to be setup, it only requires the unit to be powered either by local power supply (24-54V 1A) or by a PoE switch/power injec- tor. - Page 60 Configuring the VIP-UHD-RX: 1) Power the VIP-UHD Receiver - to configure the Receiver first connect the product to a power supply (local or PoE network) and wait for the product to boot up. The front panel LED display will rotate whilst booting and display a 2 digit number when complete.
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Page 61: Edid And Scaler Settings Overview
USER GUIDE Manual EDID & Scaler Settings Overview EDID VIP-UHD TRANSMITTER EDID SETTINGS Default EDID (Pass-through) HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD... -
Page 62: Accessing The Vip-Uhd Web-Gui
Each RTI VIP product is shipped with a fixed (default) IP address of 169.254.100.254. Once your PC network is amended to work in the same IP range as the fixed IP of the VIP product/s, it is then possible to communicate directly with the built-in web server of each VIP-UHD Transmitter or Receiver. -
Page 63: Vip-Uhd Web-Gui Overview
Version Information: an overview of the individual unit, including model number and firmware version. Update Firmware: it may be necessary to update the firmware of the VIP-UHD products. It is advised to check the RTI website to see if any firmware updates have been uploaded. Download these files and save them to a PC. - Page 64 USER GUIDE VIP-UHD Web-GUI Interface Overview... continued Edit Account: The Edit Account page allows for the username and password of the unit to be amended. Enter details as required on screen and click 'Apply' to apply the new credentials: www.rticorp.com...
- Page 65 30, fix the EDID value for a Transmitter (source). Click 'Apply' when EDID has been selected. Console API Command - only to be used as instructed by a member of the RTI Technical Support Team. Output - feedback from the API command inserted above.
- Page 66 Video Wall: It is recommended that Video Wall arrays are configured and managed using the VIP-UHD-CTRL web-GUI software only. The use of this page should only be accessed on request from a member of the RTI Technical Support Team. (same for both TX and RX):...
- Page 67 Timeout for Detecting Video Lost: 10 seconds by default. Adjust this setting to hold the last frame of media received by the Receiver device before reverting to the RTI splash screen where a source device is turned off, or the connection is lost between the source and the Transmitter.
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Page 68: Pc Settings - Enabling Tftp & Telnet
USER GUIDE Adjusting Computer Settings - Enabling TFTP & Telnet In Windows, navigate to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features In the Programs and Features screen, select Turn Windows features on or off in the navigation bar on the left. Once the Windows Features window populates, scroll down and make sure “TFTP client”... -
Page 69: Setting A Fixed Ip Address
Setting a fixed IP address in Windows 7, 8 or 10 In order to communicate with the VIP-UHD-CTRL your computer must first be in the same IP range as the VIP-UHD-CTRL Control or Video LAN ports. By default the ports have the following IP address: Control LAN port DHCP (or on a fixed address of 192.168.0.225 if no DHCP server) - Page 70 USER GUIDE Right click on your Ethernet adaptor and click Properties In the Local Area Connection Properties window highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button. www.rticorp.com...
- Page 71 USER GUIDE Select the radio button Use the following IP address and enter in the correct IP, Subnet mask, and Default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. Press OK and close out of all network screens. Your IP address has now been fixed. Technical Support: Support@rticorp.com | Customer Service:...
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Page 72: Integrator Notes
USER GUIDE Integrator Notes... www.rticorp.com... - Page 73 USER GUIDE Integrator Notes... Technical Support: Support@rticorp.com | Customer Service: CustServ@rticorp.com...
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