Christie Brio User manual

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Brio
User Guide
020-101213-05

Brio
User Guide
020-101213-05

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Table of Contents
Welcome to Brio ...................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Start........................................................................................................................... 7
Set up .................................................................................................................................... 8
Set up PtP Connection (Optional) ...........................................................................................10
Meeting Manager ....................................................................................................................11
Connect to the Meeting Manager ............................................................................................12
Wired Connection ............................................................................................................... 12
Wired Directly to Brio.......................................................................................................... 12
Wireless Connection............................................................................................................ 12
PtP (point-to-point) Connection ............................................................................................ 13
Presentation Area.................................................................................................................13
Security ..............................................................................................................................14
Source List ..........................................................................................................................15
Reorder the Sources .............................................................................................................16
Preview your Sources ...........................................................................................................16
Select your Primary Output ...................................................................................................16
Meetings .............................................................................................................................17
Help ...................................................................................................................................17
Address Book..................................................................................................................... 17
Start a Meeting .................................................................................................................. 19
Join a Meeting.................................................................................................................... 20
Share Presentation Area...................................................................................................... 21
Update Meeting Attendees ................................................................................................... 24
End/Exit a Meeting ............................................................................................................. 25
Start Collaborating ..................................................................................................................26
Connect to Brio....................................................................................................................26
Connect DVI Sources .......................................................................................................... 26
Windows OS Sources .......................................................................................................... 27
Apple ................................................................................................................................ 30
Android ............................................................................................................................. 32
Port Authority Tool ............................................................................................................. 32
Whiteboarding .....................................................................................................................32
Brio Whiteboarding ............................................................................................................. 33
Web Whiteboarding ............................................................................................................ 33
Sketching .......................................................................................................................... 33
Administration ........................................................................................................................35
System Settings Page ...........................................................................................................35
General Tab....................................................................................................................... 35
Network Tab ...................................................................................................................... 37
Connect Brio to a Network ................................................................................................... 40
Software Tab ..................................................................................................................... 41
Security Tab ...................................................................................................................... 43
Mounting Options....................................................................................................................45

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Mount Brio in a Rack........................................................................................................... 45
Mount Brio under a Desk ..................................................................................................... 45
Mount Brio behind a Monitor ................................................................................................ 46
Cable and Power Connections and Status LED.............................................................................49
Periodic Maintenance ...............................................................................................................51
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................53
Warnings........................................................................................................................... 54
SBC Battery Warning .......................................................................................................... 54
Service Warning ................................................................................................................. 54
Class I Construction Warning ............................................................................................... 54
Labeling Glossary.................................................................................................................54
Product Compliance..............................................................................................................55
End-of-Life Disposal .............................................................................................................55
Appendix A Brio Specifications ..............................................................................................56
Appendix B Ports used by Brio ..............................................................................................57
Appendix C Port Authority ....................................................................................................58
Index ....................................................................................................................................59

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Welcome to Brio
Brio is a presentation and collaboration solution that makes it easy to share and compare up to five
presentations with others. With a few quick keystrokes or taps on your Mac, PC, iPad, or, wired or
wireless device, you can share your audio, high definition video, whiteboards, and other information in
a single room or with multiple people in multiple locations.
To access product information or software updates, register your Brio at
http://www.vistasystems.net/vista-support/pages/update-notifications.aspx.
For support for this product, visit:
http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/product-support/support-offices/Pages/default.aspx
Quick Start
Here are a few references to help you get started.
Task
Reference
Page
Set up Brio and displays.
Set up
8
Power on Brio and connected displays.
None
Connect to the Meeting Manager.
Connect to the Meeting Manager
12
Connect Brio to a network and set the
Network Settings.
Network Tab
37
Optionally, set up the PtP option.
Network Tab
37
Connect sources.
Browse to Brio’s IP address/connect
Manage your presentation
Presentation Area
13
Change the administrator’s password.
Security Tab
43

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Set up
Required accessories:
Two DVI cables to connect the displays to the Brio
Speakers and related cables
Ethernet cable to connect to a network or a wireless router
A device with a Web browser
Some connectors on the rear panel have been closed off with connector plugs. Do not
remove these.
To ensure proper ventilation for the unit, ensure the wiring does not obstruct the air
flow to or from the air vents.
1. Unpack Brio and inspect for damage.
If there is any physical damage to the Brio,
contact your vendor for further instructions.
2. Using the packing list, verify the contents of
the shipment.
Brio unit and accessory kit:
1 Power cord—used to apply power to the unit.
1 USB flash drive—used to access the documentation.
4 Feet—self-adhesive non-skid rounds, applied when
unit is not mounted (1 strip of 4).
3. Determine where you want to set up Brio.
It can be located on a table, under a table, in
an equipment rack, or behind a monitor.
Refer to Mounting Options (page 45) for
additional information.
Under table:
Rack mounted:
Behind monitor (VESA
1):
Behind monitor (VESA
2):

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4. Using DVI cables, connect a monitor to the
Output A connector; optionally, connect a
second monitor to the Output B connector.
For optimum functionality, two HID compliant
multi-touch monitors are recommended.
If the monitors are not the same resolution,
connect the monitor with the lower resolution
to Output A. The resolution sent to Output B
automatically matches Output A. Output
EDID settings may be manually changed
using the administrative settings.
5. To use whiteboarding, the monitor connected
to Output A must be an HID compliant multi-
touch monitor. The USB cable from the
monitor must be connected to a USB port on
the Brio unit prior to powering on Brio.
6. Connect Brio to the network that will be used
by meeting participants, or set up the PtP
Option connection.
Refer to the Network Tab, page 37.
7. To power on Brio, plug it in and press the
power switch. The LED turns solid green when
Brio is ready. When powered on, the splash
page provides tips for getting started.
8. To access the Meeting Manager, connect a
device with an Internet browser to the Brio
unit.
Refer to Connect to the Meeting Manager (page
12).
9. Connect DVI sources to Brio using the Input A
and Input B connectors.

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10. Connect audio:
a. Connect the audio out cable for the DVI
source connected to Input A to the blue
In A port.
b. Connect the audio out cable for the DVI
source connected to Input B to the pink
In B port.
c. Connect the speaker to the green Line
Out connector.
The other ports are for future use.
11. Connect wireless sources.
Refer to Connect to Brio, page 26.
Set up PtP Connection (Optional)
The PtP connection requires the optional wireless adapter and a license for this feature.
When the Brio is set up with a PtP connection, it is isolated and meetings with other Brios are not
supported.
To set up the connection:
1. Plug in the PtP adapter to a USB port on Brio.
2. In the PtP Option Settings on the Network tab on the System Settings page, assign a name and
password to the SSID (refer to Network Tab, page 37).

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Meeting Manager
The Meeting Manager is the user interface for the Brio. It is used to:
Select the language used for the Meeting Manager.
Organize presentations by rearranging the position of the sources on the outputs.
Connect one Brio unit to other Brio units in a multisite meeting.
Disconnect sources.
Start and end the Brio whiteboard.
Access the Web whiteboard.
View the status of a current meeting.
Select audio.
Restart or shutdown the Brio.
Set security.
Get help for connecting sources.
The splash page is displayed when Brio is powered on.
The splash screen background image displays the IP address for the Brio, the current meeting
password (if set), network information to help you connect to Brio, and an optional message (if
defined).
The splash screen contents can be changed by an administrator.

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To use the Meeting Manager, you must connect a device with a browser to Brio.
Normal Web page conventions are used throughout the Meeting Manager. This document assumes
you are familiar with these concepts.
Any of the following Web browsers can be used with Brio:
Internet Explorer, version 9.0 and higher
Firefox, version 14.0 and higher
Chrome, version 21 and higher
Safari, version 5 and higher
Connect to the Meeting Manager
You can connect to the Meeting Manager using a browser-capable device. Your device must be on the
same network as Brio. If security is enabled for the Meeting Manager, a password is required to access
the Meeting Manager. Refer to Security (page 14).
Wired Connection
1. Connect your browser-capable device to the same wired LAN and subnet as Brio.
From a browser, type the Brio IP address in your Web browser address field.
Wired Directly to Brio
1. Using an Ethernet switch, connect your browser-capable device to the Network 1 connector on the
Brio.
2. From a browser, type the Brio IP address in your Web browser address field.
Wireless Connection
1. From your wireless device, connect to the same network and subnet as the Brio unit.
From a browser, type the Brio IP address in your Web browser address field.

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PtP (point-to-point) Connection
1. Connect to the Brio WAP.
You need the name of the WAP and the password.
Presentation Area
Up to five sources can be displayed in the presentation area in the Meeting Manager. This example
shows three sources on a Brio with two output displays (A and B).
The presentation area displays sources as follows:
When hosting a meeting, the content on Output A (the area outlined in green) is shared with
the attendees that have one display connected to Brio. If the attendees have two displays
connected to their Brio, all the content is shared.
Sources can be moved to different positions in the presentation area by reordering the sources
in your source list.
When the whiteboard is active, the source displayed on Output A is moved to the Output B (if
two outputs are connected).
By default, the display connected to the Output A connector is your primary output. You can
change this to output B by selecting Output B as your primary output.
You can preview sources before displaying them in the presentation area by clearing the
Auto-show check box. Select the preview button ( ) associated with the source to view a
thumbnail preview.

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Security
Securing the Meeting Manager prevents unauthorized devices from connecting to Brio and it also limits
access to the interface page.
1. To secure access to the Meeting Manager, click
Security.
2. Type a password (a minimum of four characters)
and enter the duration to secure the Meeting
Manager, and then click Start.
The Meeting Manager is secured and a timer is
activated for the duration.
The Duration field is unavailable if the
Enable persistent security check box is
selected on the System Settings page.
3. If you secure the Meeting Manager, you must
share this password with users who need to view
the Meeting Manager or share sources in a
meeting. When attempts are made to view the
Meeting Manager or connect sources, users are
prompted for the password.
4. To reset the password, click Security and type a
password.
Once secured with a password, to end security
click End Security.

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Source List
From the source list, you can rearrange the sources on the presentation area and use the buttons and
check boxes as follows:
Auto-show
Select to automatically show the source in the presentation area when
the source is connected to Brio. Clear to disable automatic preview. If
disabled, use the preview button to preview the source.
Use
numbers
Select to display the source numbers on the sources in the presentation
area. Clear to remove the source numbers from the sources in the
presentation area.
Duplicate
Select to duplicate source #1 on both outputs.
When this feature is active, the Brio whiteboard is unavailable.
If the source is hidden (using the show/hide button), this feature is
unavailable.
If this feature is enabled and #1 source is hidden after the feature
is enabled, the background for the Brio is displayed.
Show/Hide
Toggle to display the source on the presentation area or remove it from
the presentation area.
Preview
Previews the source in a pop-up on the Meeting Manager web page (not
in the presentation area).
Audio
Toggle to turn audio on or off for a source. Audio is automatically turned
off when a source is connected. Volume is controlled at the source (or at
your sound system.
When attending a multisite meeting, mute the audio from your sources
if you are not the presenter.
If you are presenting (sharing your presentation area) and mute
your audio, audio is muted for all meeting attendees.

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Disconnect
Disconnects the source from Brio and removes the source from the list.
DVI sources have to be physically disconnected.
Reorder the Sources
Use the Row Reorder ( ) icon to drag and drop the sources within the source list and rearrange them
on the presentation area. The position of the source within the list determines its location on the
presentation area. If you have Use numbers selected, the source number is displayed in the
presentation area. These numbers are useful when organizing your presentation.
Preview your Sources
When sources are connected to Brio, they are automatically displayed on the presentation area unless
you have elected to preview them first.
To preview sources before they are displayed in the presentation area:
Clear the Auto-show check box.
Connect a source to Brio.
Refer to Connect to Brio, page 26.
Click and hold the Preview button.
Click the Show/Hide button to display the
source on the presentation area.
Select your Primary Output
This option is not available when only one output display is connected to Brio.

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Depending on your preferences, you can select the display connected to Output A or Output B as your
primary output. The primary output displays the #1 source from the source list. The other display tiles
any additional sources.
To change your primary output, use the Select primary buttons.
The whiteboard is always displayed on the left in the presentation area regardless of the setting
for the primary output.
Meetings
You can start a meeting with local attendees or a multisite meeting (license required) with other Brio
locations. Whoever starts the meeting is the meeting host. In a multisite meeting, the host can add or
remove meeting attendees and ask attendees to be meeting presenters.
Help
Select Help on the main page to access the How to connect page, access the user guide, restart, or
shutdown. The restart option reboots Brio and the shutdown option powers off Brio.
Click Help again to dismiss the Help list.
Address Book
Your address book contains the contact information for other Brio units. You use this contact
information to invite attendees to meetings.
Add an address to your address book
Click Address Book.

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Click Add.
Click Name or Location to sort the list.
Type a name, location, and IP address for the
Brio unit and click Save.
Names are case sensitive.
Delete an address from your address book
Click Address Book.
Select the address you want to delete.

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Select Delete.
Start a Meeting
When you start a meeting, you are the presenter until you give another attendee permission to
present their presentation. The presenter’s whiteboard is shared with all meeting attendees.
To invite other Brios to a multisite meeting, click
Start.
Select the check box associated with the desired
attendees and click Start.
Click Name or Location to sort the list.

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The status for the meeting is updated as
responses are received.
Host of meeting
Attendee accepted invite
Attendee declined invite
Attendee hasn’t responded
Attendee is currently presenting
(displaying their presentation area) in
the meeting.
To add or remove attendees, select the address
book icon.
To ask an attendee to be a presenter, select the
transfer icon.
Join a Meeting
When you are invited to a meeting, you receive a meeting request through the Brio Meeting Manager.
You can join the meeting or decline the request. You can also join a meeting by requesting to join.
Prior to joining a meeting, save your whiteboard sketches to load them another time. When you join
the meeting, the presenter’s whiteboard is shared with all meeting attendees. When attending a
meeting, the whiteboard is a collaborative whiteboard. All attendees can contribute to the whiteboard
by sketching, loading a saved sketch , undo/redo changes to the sketch, etc.
When the meeting is ended, all attendees have a copy of the sketch from the meeting.
To join a meeting after you have received an
invitation, click Yes to accept the invitation.
To join a meeting in progress without receiving an
invitation, click Join, select the Brio hosting the
meeting you want to join, click Join Meeting.