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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Since April 1, 2025, the system of mini-edge models will be upgraded to the system of mini-edge SDI. For mini-edge models already purchased or for which the purchasing needs were submitted to RGBlink before April 1, 2025, please contact your local sales representatives for solutions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Connecting USB for Streaming and Recording ...........28 2.5 Connecting Router ..................29 2.6 Plugging in Power ..................29 2.7 Turning on Your mini-edge SDI ..............30 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 4 3.9.2 Load a Scene to the PVW window ..............61 3.9.3 Replace a Scene .....................61 3.9.4 Delete a Scene ......................62 3.10 Video Output ....................63 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 5 3.10.1 Multi-view ......................63 3.10.2 Program .........................65 3.10.3 Resolution ......................66 3.11 TAO Cloud Device Access ................66 3.11.1 Binding mini-edge SDI to TAO Cloud ..............66 3.12 Streaming ..................... 69 3.12.1 Streaming on Device ................... 69 3.12.1.1 Network connection ......................69 3.12.1.2 Copy the Streaming Address (Take YouTube as an Example) ........72...
  • Page 6 4.1 Product Code ....................109 Chapter 5 Appendix ....................110 5.1 Specification ....................110 5.2 FAQ ........................111 5.3 Upgrade ......................115 5.3.1 Online Upgrade .....................115 5.4 Customized Button Function ..............117 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 7 5.5 Terms & Definitions ..................121 5.6 Revision History ................... 127 Chapter 6 Support ....................128 6.1 Contact us ....................128 6.2 Operation Videos ..................129 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 8 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 9: Declarations

    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 10: Installation Safety Summary

    If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 11: Site Preparation

    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 12: Chapter 1 Your Product

    ★ Stands Notes： 1. The standard power supply can ONLY be used with the mini-edge SDI, and cannot be used for powering other devices simultaneously. RGBlink disclaim all responsibility for instability or damage caused by improper use. 2. For desktop applications: 2.1 It is recommended to use portable stands for better heat dissipation and more stable space...
  • Page 13 Attach the adhesive area to mini-edge SDI to provide support and reduce device temperature. 2.2 We also strongly recommend you to use the mini-EFP. With the mini-edge SDI model installed, it delivers enhanced stability and security for content production. This...

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Key, luma Key, transitions, on board PTZ camera controls and much more. mini-edge SDI is webAPP ready. It is also integrated with TAO Cloud for remote control and can stream to at least 4 content platforms at the same time.

  • Page 15: Application

    On top of the front panel of mini-edge SDI, there’s a slot for inserting RGBlink’s portable monitor. This allows users to have a larger screen for monitoring purposes.The Type-C interface on the display can be used to supply power to the monitor and also transmit audio and video signals.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    ● Manual real-time control of PTZ cameras, such as zoom in/out, rotation, and focus, via VISCA or NDI ● Third-party control and integration via free RGBlink Central Control Protocol © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 17: Interface Panel

    ● Insert a U disk to import audio, video, and graphic files. ❷ ● Network sharing from Cell phone with a USB-C cable connection and also Network sharing enable on cell phone. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 18 [1] ONLY choose one of the functions to use. It does not support USB hub or docking station. [2] 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 19: Front Panel

    ● PREVIEW Clear Button Function Settings Area Description 5.5" HD Screen █ For showing input, output, recording and live streaming status, and displaying the menu content. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 20 2) button blinks red to remind the user to configure the streaming address. ○ Press once again to stop streaming: 1) button turns red to © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 21: Camera Control

    ○ Button Unlit: MUTE off. ○ Button Lit Red: MUTE on. ● Button Operation ○ Short Press: enable/disable MUTE . ○ Long Press: to enter AUDIO. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 22: Layer Settings

    ● Long Press: to enter LAYOUT. Layout Selection Button █ ● Short Press: to set the layout for the selected layer, and the button © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 23 ○ Button 1~4: 1~4 HDMI/SDI inputs. If you use a PTZ as an input, the TALLY light will turn green. ○ Button 5: UVC/NDI/MEDIA Source. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 24 The cleared layer will be saved as a view and the button turns green. ○ Press the Button with a View Saved: to load view to PVW. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 25: Dimension

    1.2.5 Dimension What follows is the dimension of mini-edge SDI. For your reference: 291mm x 222.6mm x 71.3mm © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Install Your Product

    SDI supports de-interlace through HDMI 1 automatically. Users can see the input views on the mini-edge SDI screen when there is an active signal plugged in. Connect mini-edge SDI to a monitor with an HDMI output interface to see PVW views and output resolutions.

  • Page 27: Connecting Hdmi Output

    2.Headphone out. 3.5mm jack for audio monitoring, which can be connected to earphones. For computers or phones with no audio input ports, mini-edge SDI embeds a Bluetooth module. Users can connect mini-edge SDI to devices with bluetooth function, such as computers or mobile phones, to ©...

  • Page 28: Connecting Usb For Streaming And Recording

    Insert a U disk into the other USB 3.0 port labeled number 1 by USB 3.0 cable to perform recording. mini-edge SDI supports recording streaming media content to an external USB storage device, such as a U disk or SSD. The SSD storage can reach up to 2T, and the USB storage can support up to 64G. The supported format is exFAT.

  • Page 29: Connecting Router

    Push MENU Button to gain access to MENU. Use ENTER Knob to select SETTING > NETWORK >Turn OFF DHCP > Use Number Button to set IP address. When connecting the mini-edge SDI and the router, the IP address of the mini-edge SDI must be in the same LAN as the router.

  • Page 30: Turning On Your Mini-Edge Sdi

    2.7 Turning on Your mini-edge SDI After mini-edge SDI is connected to power supply, push the DIP Switch on the rear panel, the device will show mini-edge SDI logo and then enter to the main interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Use Your Product

    After the above steps are completed, users can use mini-edge SDI to do the following. 3.1 Main Interface As shown below, once powering on mini-edge SDI, the 5.5 inch display will show mini-edge SDI SDI logo and then come into the main Interface. Users can refer to the description below.

  • Page 32: Menu

    The first-level menu contains several icons. Users can rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to a certain function and then press the knob once again to quickly enter the corresponding function management interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 33: Material Editing Interface

    ● 1~5 windows for monitoring four HDMI/SDI signals 1~4 and one UVC signal. Press 1~5 number button along Preview Source Row to place a signal on PVW out. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 34: Adding Layers

    3. In the Main Interface, the user can use the toggle for layer zoom-in and zoom-out on PVW window and the joystick to set the position for more detailed adjustment. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 35 LAYOUT icon, and press ENTER knob again to enter layout setting interface. Select required layout for Layer A and place it on the background. 5. mini-edge SDI supports layer scaling and cropping. Rotate the ENTER knob to SCALE or CROP and press the knob once again to enter the parameter setting interface.

  • Page 36: Adding Layer B

    PGM button will be illuminated Red. 3. Layout Selection, Size & Position Adjustment, Layer Cropping & Scaling, please refer to operations in Adding Layer © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 37: Pip Layout (Picture-In-Picture)

    PICTURE IN PICTURE row on the front panel to enter the layout setting interface. 2. Rotate ENTER knob to the wanted PIP layout and press ENTER to confirm. mini-edge SDI provides 6 layout forms in total. Besides, users can also tap the buttons along the PICTURE IN PICTURE row on the front panel to select a layout.

  • Page 38: Adding Materials

    The Reset button at the bottom is for restoring settings to the default values. 3.6 Adding Materials mini-edge SDI allows users to import materials, such as BACKGROUND, LOGO, OVERLAY, etc. mini-edge SDI not only support displaying two video layers on the integral screen, but also can add three static layers (Background, logo and overlay), providing richer content creation and promoting the brand building.
  • Page 39 Insert a U disk into USB interface labeled number 1 and reboot mini-edge SDI, the U disk will automatically form a folder named mini-edge SDI; b. The mini-edge SDI folder includes five folders: audio, image, record, stream and video. The image folder includes three folders: background, logo and overlay.

  • Page 40: Adding A Background

    Use ENTER knob to move the cursor to BKG icon in Source Selection Area, press ENTER knob once again to enter. Or long press BKG Button along the PREVIEW Outputs Row. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 41 Then the cursor will automatically jump to USB files on the left side. Rotate the ENTER knob to select the saved background images in the U disk, and then press the knob once again to add the image to Window 7. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 42 2.1 To replace background source saved in Window 7, rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to Window 7, then long press ENTER knob. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 43: Adding A Logo

    ENTER knob. 3.2 Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Delete”, press the knob and then choose “Confirm” for deletion. 3.6.3 Adding a LOGO © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 44 LOGO Interface is shown as below: window with a green border indicates the cursor position, while window with a red border indicate that the LOGO image has been placed on PVW window. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 45 Program screen and the button will turn red. Press button illuminated red to remove the layer, and the button indicator changes to white. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 46 2.1 To replace LOGO source saved in Window 7, rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to Window 7, then long press ENTER knob. 2.2 Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Replace”, then press the knob once again. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 47 3.1 To delete LOGO source saved in Window 7, rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to Window 7, then long press ENTER knob. 3.2 Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Delete”, press the knob and then choose “Confirm” for deletion. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 48: Adding A Overlay

    Overlay Interface is shown as below: window with a green border indicates the cursor position, while window with a red border indicate that the backgound image has been places on PVW window. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 49 U disk, and then press the knob once again to add the image to Window 7. c. The added background image will be placed on PVW window. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 50 2.1 To replace overlay source saved in Window 7, rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to Window 7, then long press ENTER knob. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 51 3.1 To delete overlay source saved in Window 7, rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to Window 7, then long press ENTER knob. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 52: Chroma Key

    1. Push MENU Button to enter Main Menu, rotate ENTER knob to “CHROMA KEY”, and press the knob again to enter the setting interface. 2. Select a background color to be removed. So far mini-edge SDI can key out green and blue colors and the keying color default green.
  • Page 53 Chroma Key button. As shown in the figure below, the green bar on layer B shown on the PVW window is removed: © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 54: Controlling Ptz Camera

    VISCA or NDI protocol and save the position and zoom information for quick calling. The PTZ preset of mini-edge SDI 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 55 3.1.2 Configure the IP address of the camera. Note that the IP address of mini-edge SDI and camera controlled should be in the same LAN, which means the former three digits of the IP addresses of the camera and the device should be the same.
  • Page 56 FAQ. 3.2.2 Enter PTZ configuration interface below to set the camera's IP address, then choose "Enter" to save. (Make sure IP address has not been occupies, and IP address of mini-edge SDI and camera are in the same LAN.) ©...

  • Page 57: Ptz Preset

    3.2.3 Connect camera and computer to the switcher. 3.2.4 Connect mini-edge SDI and camera to the switcher via Ethernet cables (It is recommended to use RGBlink CAT6 cable with order code as 940-0001-00-11-0). Then use mini-edge SDI for PTZ control.
  • Page 58 2. Use 5-direction Joystick to adjust the position of camera. When pressing the 5-direction joystick to a certain position, the corresponding position icons on the interface will be lightened. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 59 Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to , press the knob once again, then choose “Confirm”to capture a picture and add it to View. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 60: Saving And Loading Scenes

    3.9 Saving and Loading Scenes mini-edge SDI 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.

  • Page 61: Load A Scene To The Pvw Window

    1．If the window selected already contains a scene, press Enter and a prompt box will pop up. Rotate the knob to “Replace”, and press ENTER to confirm. Then the scene will be replaced with the current scene on the PVW window. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 62: Delete A Scene

    1. If the window selected already contains a scene, press Enter and a prompt box will pop up. Rotate the knob to “Delete”, and press ENTER to confirm. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 63: Video Output

    1. Use the Enter knob to select “Multi-view”. The monitor is by default to show the multi-view scenes. Select “Multi-view” as the multi-view output © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 64 3. DVI/HDMI is turned on by default for connecting multiple display devices simultaneously. For example, DVI is generally used to adapt LED control cards (sending cards) and displays with DVI input © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 65: Program

    HDMI/SDI is generally used to adapt displays with HDMI/SDI input interfaces. Turn on DVI/HDMI, mini-edge SDI can adapt to different types of display devices. 3.10.2 Program 1. The connected monitor defaults to display the program scene. Output the Program scene by default 2.

  • Page 66: Resolution

    2. Please keep the device powered on after selecting a resolution. 3.11 TAO Cloud Device Access With TAO Cloud integrated directly into RGBlink devices, such as mini-edge SDI, users can do more content production. The TAO Cloud creates an effective streaming platform, catering to the need for fast production.
  • Page 67 On the “OUTPUT” interface, use ENTER to select “TAO Cloud”. If mini-edge SDI is unbound to TAO Cloud, a box will pop up to prompt the users to get a verification code. Please make sure your network is working before receiving the verification code.
  • Page 68 If you want to unbind, use the ENTER button to select "TAO Cloud" once again and then select "Rebind". Then you can choose to rebind or perform other operations. Notes: If mini-edge SDI has been connected to the internet, you can perform device unbinding via a factory reset. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 69: Streaming

    3.12 Streaming So far mini-edge SDI supports three ways of streaming: device, TAO Cloud, USB output capture. 3.12.1 Streaming on Device The device can perform push streaming without the need of a computer or mobile phone as long as the network is working.
  • Page 70 As shown in figures below, if the status changes from "Not Discoverable" to "Connection", it means that the mini-edge SDI and your mobile phone have achieved network sharing. 2.2 For Android system, please do as follows: Open ‘Settings’>...
  • Page 71 Use ENTER knob to select Network and then Mobile to stream by using the hotspot of mobile phone. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 72: Copy The Streaming Address (Take Youtube As An Example)

    1. Please make sure the DHCP is enabled when using Smartphone Tethering. 2. If failed to use network sharing, please connect USB-C interface of OTG cable to mini-edge SDI, then use standard data cable to connect your phone to USB-A interface of OTG cable.

  • Page 73: Select The Platforms To Be Streamed

    4. Type in a title and add a description in the dialogue box, click “create stream” and then copy the Stream URL and Stream Key. 5. Open TAO Cloud, connect it to the mini-edge SDI device, fill in the copied Stream URL/Stream key into the “Push Stream Address Box”, click “Distribute”, and the mini-edge SDI device will automatically recognize the push stream address.

  • Page 74: Streaming Setting

    QR code. Scan the QR code and check the streaming status in real time. 3.12.1.4 Streaming Setting mini-edge SDI supports RTMP streaming protocol. Users can choose suitable bitrate and screen mode. 1. Bitrate Users can adjust the bitrate of live video according to the actual situations. For example, if the network speed is slow, the bitrate can be switched to a lower level.

  • Page 75: Enable Streaming

    2．To check the streaming status, users can rotate ENTER knob to any streaming address as needed and long press ENTER for about three seconds. A QR code interface will pop up for users to scan. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 76: Tao Cloud Streaming

    Users can click the platforms to be streamed or click “Others”to add a new platform. Users can also select the screen display mode on this interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 77 (customizable), streaming address and streaming key as the the box informed. Then click “Connect”. 4. To manage the studios already set, click “Destinations” on the navigation bar and enter the management interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 78: Usb2 Capture Streaming

    When there is no audio playing, check the video source to see if it is set as default value. b. Check the audio setting on OBS. Choose “Audio”, click “Setting“ and choose audio device (MIC/Auxiliary Audio Device). © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 79 When the video itself doesn’t have embedded audio and needs insert external audio, here are the steps: a. Set the audio source: Setting→Audio→Mic/Auxiliary Audio Devices. b. Right click the “Video Capture Device” in Source and choose “Filters”. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 80 Custom Service, simply fill in the URL and Stream Key. Paste the RMTP URL to Server or URL and Stream Key to Stream Key. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 81: Recording

    Click “Start Streaming”. Go back to live broadcast website and check the broadcasting. 3.13 Recording mini-edge SDI embeds two USB ports and users can select one of them to record the content of the program output by inserting a U disk or SSD, providing reliable assistance for live content production.
  • Page 82 3. Rotate ENTER to “Record” and press ENTER to enter record setting interface. U disk detected by the device U disk undetected by the device © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 83 1. During the recording process, do not remove the U disk. 2. The format supported by the U disk is exFAT. Please format the U disk if it is not. Do the © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 84: Transition Effects

    U disk storage at any time on the recording setting interface. 3.14 Transition Effects mini-edge SDI provides 17 transition effects for dynamic views switching. Users can select effects and set transition duration according to different situations.

  • Page 85: Transition Effects Illustration

    Fade Box Inwards Iris Box Cross Inwards Iris Cross Circle Inwards Wipe to Left Wipe to Right Wipe to Top Wipe to Bottom © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 86 Cross Inwards: Cross Inwards refers to replacing Picture 1 by Picture 2 and is achieved by ● using a cross pattern closing in from the edge towards center. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 87 Wipe to Top：The Picture 1 is unchanged, and the Picture 2 is gradually wiped in to replace ● Picture 1 from the upward direction. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 88 Blinds Vertical: Blinds Vertical refers to an animation that imitates opening or closing blinds ● from a vertical direction. The Picture 1 is unchanged, and the Picture 2 which is divided into bars extend vertically. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 89: Audio

    The user can also gain access to AUDIO by pressing AFV buttons or Mute buttons on the front panel. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 90 AFV Button ❹ video is switched. ● Enabling AFV, the audio will follow the video to make a soft gradual transition. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 91: Selecting Microphone And Setting Level

    The audio level setting can adjust the intensity of the audio signal to ensure it stays within an appropriate range. Audio level control is used when the sound is either too low or too high. The mini-edge SDI supports level setting for different types of microphones.

  • Page 92: Line-In

    Rotate ENTER knob to the “Line-in” icon and press ENTER to enter the microphone selection interface. Use “+” and “_” to adjust the volume of the selected input source. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 93: Advanced Function

    3.15.3 Advanced Function mini-edge SDI differs in audio performances from mini-edge. It provides noise reduction, which facilitates the recording of various scenarios. 1. Tap “Advanced” on the microphone selection interface to enter the noise reduction interface. The icon will turn black after enabling it.

  • Page 94: Setting

    As shown in the figures below, fifteen functions are available, including About, Date&Time, Input, Language, Network, Bluetooth, Scene Loop, Switch Mode, Fan, Display, Color Management, PTZ Camera Protect, T-Bar Correction, Auto-return, and Reset. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 95: About

    Rotate the ENTER knob to move the cursor to “About”, press the knob once again to check information about mini-edge SDI. As shown in the figure below, users can check Device Name and SN (serial number). Select Model Version to gain access to upgrade interface.

  • Page 96: Date And Time

    Rotate the ENTER knob to move the cursor to ”Date & Time”, press the knob once again to check operating time and set time displayed in mini-edge SDI. 1. If the device is connected to network, turn on automatic setting switch to synchronize the time.

  • Page 97: Input

    3.16.3 Input mini-edge SDI provides ten input sources in total, including HDMI1~4, one UVC and one NDI. 3.16.3.1 Input Selection Press “Input” to enter input sources setting. For IN1~IN4, each IN has a HDMI (HDMI1~4) or a SDI (SDI1~4) to select.

  • Page 98: Ndi Authorization

    The NDI decorder is not available by default. If the NDI source is needed for IN5, users need to bind mini-edge SDI to TAO Cloud in advance. Note that this is a paid operation. Users should first click “Enable” and enter the user mailbox and verification code into the box popped up to log into the TAO Cloud.
  • Page 99 After scanning the code to pay, the interface will return to the TAO Cloud platform, and show “NDI enabled” After the authorization, tap “NDI” and a prompt interface will appear. Tap “Yes” and then you can select or add NDI sources. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 100: Language

    For users in different regions, we may need to switch the language from English to Chinese or vice versa. mini-edge SDI supports language switch between English and Chinese. Rotate the ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Language”, press the knob once again to enter the following interface.

  • Page 101: Network

    3.16.5 Network mini-edge SDI offers two network modes: Cable and Mobile. When choosing the cable network, users can open DHCP to let the device distribute the IP address automatically. Users can also set the IP address manually. Disable the DHCP and use ENTER knob to move the cursor to IP column.

  • Page 102: Bluetooth

    Pairing Bluetooth defaults to ON. Turn on Bluetooth on mini-edge SDI and mobile phone to establish a Bluetooth connection. Users can check the device name on the phone and then select the mini-edge SDI model that needs to be paired in the Bluetooth Setting Interface of the phone. After successfully connecting mini-edge SDI to mobile phone, you can play music via Bluetooth.

  • Page 103: Scene Loop

    Notes 1. Every mini-edge SDI model has a special name and is generally named mini-edge SDI-XXXX. 2. If there is no sound when playing music, please use the Channel Fader on the front panel to adjust the BLUETOOTH and PREVIEW volume to an appropriate level.

  • Page 104: Fan

    For some important occasions, users might need to preview and preset the next scene to ensure the accuracy and stability of the screen. mini-edge SDI provides T-Bar PVW mode to allow switching after editing and confirmation. When PVW Mode is enabled, all operation could be checked on PVW window.

  • Page 105: Color Management

    Use the ENTER knob to enable switch to set brightness, saturation, contrast, red, green and blue values for four HDMI/SDI inputs. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 106: Pgm Ptz Protect

    2.1 Push the T-bar to the very top; 2.2 Enable switch on Step 2; 2.3 Push the T-bar to the bottom; 2.4 Enable switch on Step 4; © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 107: Auto Return

    As shown in the figure below, the interval is set to 15s. When time is up, the Standby Interface will automatically return to the Main Interface. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 108: Reset

    3.16.15 Reset Rotate the ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Reset”, press the knob once again to check current version of mini-edge SDI and perform factory reset. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 109: Chapter 4 Ordering Codes

    Chapter 4 Ordering Codes 4.1 Product Code 230-0008-01-0 mini-edge SDI © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 110: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Linear PCM, 24 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch Linear PCM, 16 bits/48 kHz, 2 ch Record Formats MP4 | WAV Record/Storage Disk Formats FAT32(≤32 GB) | exFAT(64GB~2T) HDMI Supported Standards © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 111: Faq

    4. mini-edge SDI cannot control PTZ: A： Please make sure that the IP address of mini-edge SDI and PTZ are in the same network segment. For example, the IP address of PTZ is 192.168.5.163. Please also set the IP address of mini-edge SDI to 192.168.5.X (...
  • Page 112 8. mini-edge SDI HDMI input what kind of YUV. A：mini-edge SDI supports 4:4:4 and does not supports 4:2:0. 9. When inputting i signals, half of the mini-edge SDI screen flickers./ When switching from i signals to P signals, the height of the P signal is cut.
  • Page 113 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. 13. How to use stands? A: 13.1) Tear off the white protective film on the back; © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 114 To control PTZ camera while performing live streaming, please make sure PTZ, mini-edge SDI and network are in the same LAN, then turn on DHCP of mini-edge SDI in Network Interface at the same time. ( Turning off DHCP will not affect live streaming if the IP address does not conflict) In Menu, rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to ”SETTING”, then press knob once again.

  • Page 115: Upgrade

    Subnet mask: Set the subnet mask. The default setting is 255.255.255.0. Gateway: Set the Gateway according to the IP address and subnet mask. For example, if the IP address of mini-edge SDI is 192.168.5.98 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, please set the gateway to 192.168.5.1.
  • Page 116 8. Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Confirm”, then press the knob again to perform the upgrade process. 9. DO NOT power off during upgrade process. mini-edge SDI will reboot after the upgrade is completed. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 117: Customized Button Function

    2. X in PTZ CX refers to signal channel. Drag certain function to the button area for function assignment. The user can also assign the function to multiple buttons. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 118: Sigsec

    ● Black Screen: One-click to go to black screen for Program. ● Colorbar: Static colorbar picture. 5.4.2 PTZ Signal Drag PTZ CX into any button from 0~9 to display the menu, shown as below. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 119: Dsk

    ● BG (Background): Select background preset as the signal for chroma key. The user can also switch to the background image saved in mini-edge SDI by clicking the button with “DSK BG” function twice. That is, clicking the button will transition the current background image to the next image. If you have already switched to the last image, press the button once again to return to the first background image.

  • Page 120: Fan Speed

    If Sleep | Power ON is assigned to Button 1, press the Button 1 along the SHOUTCUTS row on the front panel, the interface is shown as below: © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 121: Terms & Definitions

    Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to “Yes”, press the knob to confirm. mini-edge SDI will enter standby mode in 3 seconds. In standby mode, light of Button 1 changes to a faint blue glow. Meanwhile, as other buttons go dark, no operations can be performed.
  • Page 122 ●DP 1.1: Was ratified on 2 April 2007, and version 1.1a was ratified on 11 January 2008. DisplayPort 1.1 allow a maximum bandwidth of 10.8 Gbit/s (8.64 Gbit/s data rate) over a standard 4-lane main link, enough to support 1920x1080@60Hz © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 123 ●USB 2.0: or Hi–Speed USB, specification made many improvements over USB 1.1. The main improvement was an increase in bandwidth to a maximum of 480Mbps. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 124 ●SDVoE: Software Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) is a method for transmission, distribution and management AV signals using a TCP/IP Ethernet infrastructure for transport with low latency. SDVoE is commonly used in integration applications. © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...
  • Page 125 ●OSC: The principle of Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol is for networking sound synthesizers, computers, and multimedia devices for musical performance or show control. As with XML and JSON, the OSC protocol allows sharing © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 126 © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com...

  • Page 127: Revision History

    First release. Alyssa All information herein is Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd. Unless otherwise noted. is a registered trademark of Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd. While all efforts are made for accuracy at the time of printing, we reserve the right to alter or make changes without notice.

  • Page 128: Chapter 6 Support

    Chapter 6 Support 6.1 Contact us © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...

  • Page 129: Operation Videos

    6.2 Operation Videos Below are the tutorial videos of operating mini family’s products. You can click the link to learn how to operate your device. https://www.youtube.com/@rgblink/playlists © Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | support@rgblink.com | www.rgblink.com Ph: +86 592 5771197...