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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Connecting Router ..................19 2.6 Plugging in Power ..................19 2.7 Turning on Your mini-mx ................20 Chapter 3 Use Your Product ................21 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 3 3.9.1 Multi-view ......................43 3.9.2 Program ........................43 3.9.3 Resolution ......................44 3.10 Streaming ....................44 3.10.1 Direct Connection .....................45 3.10.2 Smartphone Tethering ..................45 3.10.3 YouTube Live .......................48 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 4 5.1 Specification ....................65 5.2 FAQ ......................... 66 5.3 Upgrade ......................70 5.4 Terms & Definitions ..................73 5.5 Revision History ...................80 Chapter 6 Support ....................81 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 5: Declarations

    Guarantee and Compensation RGBlink provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults.
  • Page 6: Operators Safety Summary

    RGBlink. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by RGBlink, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.
  • Page 7 Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 8: Installation Safety Summary

    The environment in which you install your product should be clean, properly lit, free from static, and have adequate power, ventilation, and space for all components. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Your Product

    Chapter 1 Your Product 1.1 In the Box mini-mx is equipped with Power Adapter*1, USB-C to USB-C Cable *2, USB-C to USB-A Cable *1, Quick Start*1. USB-C to USB-C Power Adapter-A Cable USB-C to USB-A Quick Start Cable © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    1.2 Product Overview Mix to the max. The all-in-one mini-mx video enables accessible professional multi-source video productions with cameras, laptops and multiple audio sources. For live presentation and streaming, do it all with ease from the unique and fully featured mini-mx..
  • Page 11: Key Features

    ● One-key quick switch between portrait and landscape screen ● Support web control, compatible with mobile devices and computers, compatible with multiple operating systems © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Click the button illuminated blue again to close the opened layer. Long Press: Long press Button Background to enter Media  Management Interface. Long press Button Layer A/Layer B/Logo/Overlay to enter Layout Interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 13 Single Click: In Main Interface, click to enter MENU; in MENU, click to  enter Main Interface ; in interface except MENU and Main Interface, ⓫ MENU Button click to return back to previous page. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 14: Interface Panel

    For menu operation and multi-view window monitoring. 1.2.3 Interface Panel ❶ ❹ ❸ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❷ ❺ ❿ ⓫ ⓯ ⓬ ⓭ ⓮ © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 15 +48V DIP Switch ● Defaults to OFF. Warning: Except condenser microphones that require phantom power, please Turn Off phantom power switch when connecting other devices. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 16: Dimension

    1.2.4 Dimension Following is the dimension of mini-mx for your reference: 280.0mm x 222.6mm x 63.5mm. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Install Your Product

    HDMI 1 automatically. Users can see the input views on the mini-mx screen when there is active signal plug in. Connect mini-mx to a monitor with HDMI output interface to see PVW views and output resolutions.
  • Page 18: Connecting Microphone And External Monitoring Devices

    The default output of MULTI-VIEW port is multi-screen Preview view, so user can see the audio and video conditions of all input signal sources, check current status of each function of mini-mx and see the Preview view. Users can switch screen mode and select HDMI output resolution by pressing【OUTPUT】on the main menu.
  • Page 19: Connecting Usb For Streaming And Recording

    TWO audio output jacks on the right panel. One adopts 3.5mm mini-jack, which can be directly connect to the headphone for audio monitoring. The other line PGM output jack adopts 6.35mm TRS jack, which is for connecting speakers.
  • Page 20: Connecting Router

    Connect router and mini-mx with CAT6 cable. Click MENU > SETTING > NETWORK >Turn off DHCP to set IP address of mini-mx. When connecting mini-mx and the router, the IP address of mini-mx must be in the same LAN as the router.
  • Page 21: Turning On Your Mini-Mx

    3. The power supply is rated for a minimum of 36W. 2.7 Turning on Your mini-mx After mini-mx is connected to power supply, push the DIP Switch on the rear panel, the device will show mini-mx logo and then enter to the operation interface.
  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Use Your Product

    Main Interface. Operator can refer to the description below. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❼ ❹ ❺ ❻ © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 23 Start or end recording. Single Click Start or end streaming. Check streaming duration ❼ Streaming Double Click Enter Streaming. and status Long Press Start or end streaming. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 24: Menu

    8 functions are available in MENU, including EFFECTS, LAYOUT, PTZ, SCENE, CHROMA KEY, AUDIO, OUTPUT and SETTING. 3.3 Editing Interface Click PREVIEW Window on Main Interface or tap icon to enter Editing Interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 25 Signal Monitoring ● Correspond to Button 1~8 one-by-one. & Source Selection ● 1~4 windows for HDMI 1~4 signal monitoring, tap Window 1~4 or use Button © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 26: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    Interface. 3.4 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mini-mx defaults to single-screen switching. If you need to use PIP, push MENU Button to enter Main Menu, tap【LAYOUT】in MENU or push Button 2 to enter the setting interface. PIP layout allows multiple windows to be displayed simultaneously on a single screen, offering users a perfect platform to check multiple video contents at the same time.
  • Page 27: Adding Layers

    Click Reset at the bottom to clear wrong settings so as to restore to the default values. 3.5 Adding Layers mini-mx allows users to import layers, such as BACKGROUND, LOGO, OVERLAY, etc. You can refer to Video Diagram below for application.
  • Page 28: Layer Storage Path

    1. Insert a U disk into USB interface labeled number 1, reboot mini-mx or enter BACKGROUND/LOGO/OVERLAY interface. 2. Wait for mini-mx to recognize available files. Figure below indicates no files available in U disk. 3. If there are no available files, the USB flash drive will automatically create a folder named mini-mx,...
  • Page 29: Adding Background

    4. Store materials in corresponding folder. Create Folders Manually: 1. Create a folder name mini-mx by yourself. 2. Create audio, image, video folders respectively in mini-mx folder. 3. Create three sub-folders in image: background, logo and overlay. 4. Store materials in corresponding folder.
  • Page 30 3. Choose background source in U disk and then tap "+" to add it to Source Selection Area. Long press the added source for deletion. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 31: Adding Layer A

    1. Push Layer A Button on the front panel to edit Layer A. This operation simultaneously enables Layer A. 2. Push Button 1~4 on the front panel to select the input. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 32 Layer A and display it on the background. Click Option 【8】 Advanced Setting to do more specific parameter settings for layer cropping and scaling. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 33: Adding Layer B

    2. Push Button 1~4 on the front panel to select the input. 3. Layout Selection, Size & Position Adjustment, Layer Cropping & Scaling, please refer to operations in Adding Layer 3.5.5 Adding LOGO © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 34 3. Choose logo source in U disk and then tap "+" to add it to Source Selection Area. Long press the added source for deletion. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 35: Adding Overlay

    Insert a U disk into the USB port labeled number 1 to import overlay sources. Tap OVERLAY in Layer Selection Area or Source Selection Area to enter OVERLAY management interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 36 Choose overlay source in U disk and then tap "+" to add it to Source Selection Area. Long press the added source for deletion. Push Overlay Button on the front panel to enable the function. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 37: Chroma Key

    Joystick to quickly adjust horizontal and vertical position of OVERLAY. 3.6 Chroma Key mini-mx supports matting, that is, removing the pure color background and overlaying it on another signal to realize the application of virtual reality. Push MENU Button to enter Main Menu, tap【CHROMA KEY】in MENU or push Button 5 to enter the setting interface.
  • Page 38: Controlling Ptz Camera

    VISCA protocol and save the position and zoom information for quick calling. The PTZ preset of mini-mx not only saves the parameters of the PTZ, but also includes calling the camera, that is, when the preset of PTZ is loaded, the input is switched to the camera signal source at the same time.
  • Page 39 FAQ. 2) Enter PTZ configuration interface below to set the camera's IP address, then click "Enter" to save. (Make sure IP address has not been occupies, and IP address of mini-mx and camera are in the same LAN.) ©...
  • Page 40 3) Connect camera and computer to the switch. 4) Connect mini-mx and camera to the switch via Ethernet cables (It is recommended to use RGBlink CAT6 cable with order code as 940-0001-00-11-0). Then use mini-mx for PTZ control. Warning: 1. The computer IP, mini-mx IP and the tested IP must be in the same LAN.
  • Page 41 Use the Joystick or tap number to adjust rotation speed as13, 10, 7, 4 or 1. Click icon to clear wrong settings so as to restore the set parameters to the default values. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 42: Saving And Loading Scenes

    3.8 Saving and Loading Scenes mini-mx save presets to Scene in real time. If users want to quickly load current preset next time, just save it to corresponding scene. The Scene will save all the currently set parameters including Chroma Key, PTZ Presets and more. Therefore when user needs to load a preset, push corresponding Scene for quick calling.
  • Page 43: Video Output

    5) If you want the modified preset to be loaded from the Scene, you need to re-save it to the current Scene or a new Scene. Please repeat the above operations of saving scene. 3.9 Video Output Push MENU Button to enter MENU. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 44: Multi-View

    Users can return to Editing Interface to check input source preview on the touch screen. 3.9.2 Program Click Program to set parameters. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 45: Resolution

    3.9.3 Resolution Click Format to choose output resolution. 3.10 Streaming Push MENU Button to enter MENU. Tap Stream in【OUTPUT】menu to enter streaming configuration interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 46: Direct Connection

    You can provide network for mini-mx through Direct Connection or Smartphone Tethering. 3.10.1 Direct Connection mini-mx switcher’s Ethernet connector lets you stream directly. Connect mini-mx to the internet by plugging a network cable from the Ethernet port to an internet router or a network switch. It is recommended to use RGBlink CAT6 cable with order code as 940-0001-00-11-0.
  • Page 47 4) As shown in figures below, if the status changes from "Not Discoverable" to "Connection", it means that the mini-mx and your mobile phone have achieved network sharing. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 48 1 on your mini-mx. 3) Open ‘Settings’ > Select ‘Mobile Network’ > ‘Personal Hotspot’ > ‘Other Sharing Mode’ > Turn on ‘Share Phone Network via USB’. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 49: Youtube Live

    2. If failed to use network sharing, please operate Step 2 as follows: Connect USB-C interface of OTG cable to mini-mx, then use standard data cable to connect your phone to USB-A interface of OTG cable. 3. The user interface may vary according to mobile phone types, please refer to the actual use.
  • Page 50 Stream URL and Stream Key. 5. Press "Windows" key and "R" key to open "Run" dialog box. Type "notepad" and click the "OK" . © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 51: Controlling Ptz Camera During Live

    To control PTZ camera while performing live streaming, please make sure PTZ, mini-mx and network are in the same LAN, then turn on DHCP of mini-mx in Network Interface at the same © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 52 Click Network on Setting Menu to configure IP address. IP Setting: Dynamic (IP configured by router) : Connecting mini-mx with a router with DHCP features. Turn on DHCP of mini-mx and the router, then mini-mx will capture an IP address automatically.
  • Page 53 3.11 Recording The mini-mx supports recording streaming media content to an external SSD or USB storage through the USB 3.0 interface. The SSD storage can reach up to 2T, and the USB storage can support up to 64G. The supported formats is exFAT.
  • Page 54 128kb > click Disk formatting > tap Enter to format disk. Warning: If the SSD could not be recognized when inserting into mini-mx,then use a dual USB cable to power the SSD. In Recording interface, the disk information can be captured automatically by mini-mx.
  • Page 55: Switch Effect Setting

    Up】and【Page Down】to choose effect you need. 3.13 Audio mini-mx supports mixed output of multiple channels, and also allows user to check volume meter. You can refer to Audio Block Diagram below for application. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 56 Interface. As shown in the figure below, the Audio Management Interface is divided into eight parts. Please refer to the following table for operation. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 57 ● Mute PGM out, audio cannot be captured in Program out. ❹ ● AFV stands for audio follows video. Enable AFV, the audio follows the video switch to © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 58 If the sound is too quiet or too loud, you need to control audio level. Tap MIC 1, MIC 2, Line-in input icon to set audio levels for microphone in different types. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 59: Setting

    As shown in the figure above, eleven functions are available, including About, Date&Time, Language, Network, Bluetooth, Views Auto Loop, Pattern, Reset, Auto Return, Fan and Display. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 60: About

    3.14.1 About Click About to check information about mini-mx. As shown in the figure below, users can view Device Name and SN serial number. Click Device Version to check current version and upgrade mini-mx.(More details please refer to Upgrade) 3.14.2 Date and Time Click Date &...
  • Page 61: Bluetooth

    3.14.3 Bluetooth Tap Bluetooth to enter the following interface. Bluetooth defaults to ON. Turn on Bluetooth on mini-mx and mobile phone to make mini-mx be recognized. After successful connection of mini-mx and mobile phone, the interface will display the connected phones.
  • Page 62: Pattern

    Click Pattern to select T-Bar PVW Mode or CUT Mode. mini-mx defaults to T-Bar Mode. Users can also switch to CUT Mode and then use Button 1~4 on the operation board to switch 4 HDMI inputs. The Button 1~4 corresponds to 4 HDMI inputs.
  • Page 63: Auto Return

    As shown in the figure below, if interval is set to 15s, the screen will automatically return to the Main Interface. 3.14.7 Fan Tap Fan for fan speed adjustment. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 64: Display

    Tap Display to enter the interface below. Use slider bar or adjuster to control brightness of touch screen and buttons. In addition to above settings, users can also set Chinese or English as the interface language. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Ordering Codes

    Chapter 4 Ordering Codes 4.1 Product Code 230-0004-01-0 mini-mx © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 66: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Linear PCM, 16 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch Record/Storage Record Formats MP4 | WAV Disk Formats FAT32( ≤ 32 GB) | exFAT(64GB~2T) Supported Standards HDMI H.265 ITU-T H.265/ ISO/IEC 23008-2 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 67: Faq

    OTG cable or contact us.. 4. mini-mx cannot control PTZ. A:Please make sure that the IP address of mini-mx and PTZ are in the same network segment. For © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 68 IP address of PTZ is 192.168.5.163. Please also set the IP address of mini-mx to 192.168.5.X ( (2~254) except163 Outside), confirm on mini XPOSE whether the Visca port number in the PTZ settings is the corresponding port number, for example, the Visca port number of the PTZ of RGBlink is 1259.
  • Page 69 8. mini-mx HDMI input what kind of YUV. A:mini-mx supports 4:4:4,not supports 4:2:0. 9. When mini-mx input is i format signal will be half-screened or cut with the P format signal, the height of the P format will be cut.
  • Page 70 "Destination host unreachable," it means that the IP has not been occupied. 12.4) Then enter "ping 192.168.5.66" in the "Run" dialog box again. Press "Enter" on the keyboard to access this IP address. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 71: Upgrade

    Warning: 1.Do not power off during the upgrade process, otherwise mini-mx may be unable to enter the system after booting. 2.If the version is V1.0.27 and before, please upgrade the old version to V1.0.27 before upgrading the new version.
  • Page 72 5. The upgrade interface is shown in the figure below. Please DO NOT power off the device during upgrade. mini-mx will reboot after upgrade is completed. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 73 ·Use joystick to adjust layer position in PVW ·PTZ control ·LOGO/CAPTION blurred screen ·Run slowly when recording ·Synchronous indicator display of ON AIR、ON AIR © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 74: Terms & Definitions

    Up to sixteen audio channels can be transmitted. Audio is organised into blocks of 4 stereo pairs. Connector is BNC. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 75 (orDP) is backwards compatible with HDMI, DVI and VGA. ●DP 1.1: Was ratified on 2 April 2007, and version 1.1a was ratified on 11 January 2008. DisplayPort 1.1 allow a © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 76 ●USB: Universal Serial Bus is a standard that was developed in the mid-1990s that defines cables, connectors and communication protocols. This technology is designed to allow a connection, communication and power supply for peripheral devices and computers. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 77 ● HDBaseT: A video standard for the transmission of uncompressed video (HDMI signals) and related features © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 78 An API call may execute a function and/or provide data feedback/report. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 79 In a film, a frame is one still image of a series that makes up a motion image. ●Genlock: Allows synchronisation of otherwise video devices. A signal generator provides a signal pulses which © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 80 The source device will then output the provided EDID data, ensuring proper video image quality. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 81: Revision History

    Add PIP and Chroma Key Aster All information herein is Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd. excepting noted. is a registered trademark of Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd. While all efforts are made for accuracy at time of printing, we reserve the right to alter otherwise make change without notice.
  • Page 82: Chapter 6 Support

    Chapter 6 Support © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

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