RGBlink mini-edge SDI Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 SDI 10 Channel All-in-One Switcher Quick Start...
  • Page 2 Notes: mini-edge does not have SDI inputs, for any SDI input connection and operation, it is not available for mini-edge. Need to go with model mini-edge SDI.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Product Overview ..............................2 Key Features ..............................2 Interface Panel ..............................3 Front Panel ...............................5 Using mini-edge SDI ............................12 Adding Background ............................ 12 Adding Layer A .............................13 Adding Layer B ............................. 15 Adding Logo ..............................16 Input Setting ..............................18 Controlling PTZ Cameras ...........................19...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    ● Streaming supports NDI | HX2 ● Streaming and management via RGBlink TAO Cloud ● 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 www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 5: Interface Panel

    ● Four HDMI input channels for connecting HDMI sources. ❻ HDMI 1~4 IN ● 4K resolution and downward compatible with all resolutions. ❼ Locking Hole Use the T-lock to fix the device. ❽ USB-C Power Socket PD protocol support, 12V 3.3A. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 6 +48V DIP Switch ● Default to OFF. ● Four SDI input interfaces can be connected to HD cameras, computers, and other input sources. SDI 1~4 Inputs ⓯ ● Input resolution support up to 2K and backward compatible. ● Input supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    ● Preset Loading Button (VIEWS) ● Toggle (ZOOM in/out) ● PROGRAM Source Row ● 5-Direction Joystick ● PROGRAM Layer Button Volume Control ● PROGRAM FTB Button ● PREVIEW Source Row ● Volume Control Knob ● PREVIEW Layer Button ● AFV Button www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 8: Function Settings

    ○ Recording ON:button blinks red if space is less than 300M. ● Press to Enable/Disable Recording ○ Press to start the recording. Button lit red to indicate normal recording process. ○ Press button again to stop the recording. The Button blinks red to indicate the video-saving process. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 9: Camera Control

    ● Move the joystick up, down, left and right ○ to adjuzt position for layer. ○ to set pan, tilt and zoom for a PTZ camera. ● Short Press ○ to enter PTZ Control Interface. Volume Control Area Description www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 10 “EFFECTS” on the MENU to select. ● Button Lit White: a transition effect selected. █ Transition Duration Selection Button ● Default: 1.0 second. ● Button Lit White: a transition duration selected. █ T-Bar PVW and PGM views can be transitioned by pushing T-bar. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 11: Layer Settings

    ○ Long Press: to save the current view or not. ○ Short Press the Button Lit Green: to place the view on Preview, after which this button turns red. ○ If you switch to another view, the button of the loaded view changes from red to green. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 12 ○ Long Press: to enter Media Interface. ○ Short Press: 1) to enter Media Interface or not if no layer is contained; 2) to remove the layer from PVW, after which the button turns white. The button turns blue during the layer-adding process. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 13 ● Button Operation ○ Short Press Button Unlit: to clear layer on PVW. 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. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 14: Using Mini-Edge Sdi

    Using mini-edge SDI Adding Background Inserting a U Disk Insert a U disk into the USB port labeled number 1 to import background sources. Entering Background Interface The user can gain access to the Background Interface through the following methods: Long press the BKG button along the PREVIEW Outputs Row.
  • Page 15: Adding Layer A

    Press number 1~5 along the Preview Source row to select an input source for previewing, after which the selected PVW button will turn green. Press number 1~5 along the Program Source row to add it to the PGM view and the selected PGM button will turn red. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 16 Select the required layout for Layer A and place it on the background. Layer Scaling and Cropping mini-edge SDI supports layer scaling and cropping. Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to SCALE or CROP icon, and press ENTER knob again to enter the interface for more specific parameter settings.
  • Page 17: Adding Layer B

    Press Chroma Key button on the control panel to activate the chroma key (performed on layer B by default). Long press the button to set parameters for the actual use. Activating the Chroma Key implies Notes: that layer B is turned on simultaneously. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 18: Adding Logo

    The Logo button will be illuminated blue. Notes: Sources should meet the following requirements: 1. Space and symbols are not allowed in the picture name. png (32-bit depth) , resolution within 1920x1080, subject to the actual output resolution. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 19: Adjusting Position

    Press the button lit red to remove the logo, and the button indicator will change to white. Selecting Layout Same as operations in Adding Layer A, choose layout required in LAYOUT interface. Adjusting Position Use the joystick to fast adjust the horizontal position and vertical position of the logo. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 20: Input Setting

    For IN5, there are NDI and UVC to select. 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. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 21: Controlling Ptz Cameras

    1259. If not, enter the correct port number of the controlled camera. Setting IP Address Manually The IP address of mini-edge SDI and the camera controlled should be in the same LAN. Please follow the steps outlined as follows to set the IP address.
  • Page 22: Adjusting Parameters

    Adjust focus, position and speed to meet needs. Saving Scenes How to Enter Scene Interface Press MENU button to enter menu interface. Use ENTER knob to move the cursor to SCENE icon, and press ENTER knob again to enter. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 23: Loading And Switching Views

    Saving Scenes mini-edge SDI allows user to save 10 presets in total. Rotate ENTER knob to View 1~10: 1. If the selected window does not contain a preset, press ENTER knob to choose whether to form a static picture of the current scene and save it.
  • Page 24 Notes: Only the CUT mode supports time setting. T-Bar Mode Preview and Program views can be transitioned by pushing T-bar. CUT Mode Press number 1~5 along the Preview Source Row or Program Source Row for signal switch. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 25: Audio

    Press MENU button to enter the menu interface. Rotate ENTER knob to move the cursor to AUDIO and then press the knob to gain access to audio setting interface mini-edge SDI has eight separate inputs for connecting various devices and audio sources: two XLR/TRS jacks connecting microphones, computers and audio consoles;...
  • Page 26 Using the Volume Control Knob mini-edge SDI features eight control knobs for volume adjustment. The control knobs function like any other mixer: use the knobs to adjust the level for that channel. The volume of that channel will be mirrored in the virtual fader position on AUDIO.
  • Page 27: Understanding The Audio Outputs

    Using Control Knob and Mute Button mini-edge SDI features two volume control knobs to adjust audio outputs. Perform the same operations as described before: use the knobs to adjust the volume for the output channel and the volume of that channel will be mirrored in the virtual fader position on AUDIO.
  • Page 28: Advanced Function

    Advanced Function Noise reduction mini-edge SDI features noise reduction, functioning on MIC1. Press the icon on the audio setting interface to enter the microphone interface. Select an input and tap Advanced to enter the advanced function selection interface. Press Noise Reduction to activate the funtion and the icon trun purple..
  • Page 29: Streaming And Recording

    2. Fill in the basic information in any live platform you are ready to stream on, copy the streaming address and streaming key into the TAO Cloud, and tap “Distribute”on the interface. 3. Next, press “ON AIR” on the front panel to start the streaming. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 30: Recording

    Recording Connecting a USB Storage Device mini-edge SDI supports recording streaming media content to an external USB storage device, such as U disk or SSD through the USB port labeled number 1. Notes: 1. Format the SSD or U-disk before recording.
  • Page 31 “Bind”to confirm. Checking Devices Devices that have been bound will be displayed in this interface. Capturing QR Code Press MENU button to enter the menu. Use ENTER knob to click“OUTPUT”>“Stream”. Choose a stream address to obtain the QR code. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 32 Watching Streaming On TAO Cloud Enter TAO Cloud platform by scanning the QR code. TAO Cloud supports private cloud live streaming and multi-platform streaming. If you have any questions or need further assistance, go to http://www.rgblink.com and contact us. www.rgblink.com...
  • Page 33 Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd. ● Tel: +86-592-5771197 ● Fax: +86-592-5788216 ● Customer Hotline: 4008-592-315 ● Web: http://www.rgblink.com ● E-mail:support@rgblink.com ● Headquarter: The 6 floor, No. 37-3 Banshang Community, Building 3, Xinke Plaza, Torch Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Xiamen, China...

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