RTI VIP User manual

VIP User Guide
Incorporating:
- VIP-UHD-TX
- VIP-UHD-RX
- VIP-UHD-CTRL
Revision 1.0 - November 2020

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Contents
Introduction 03
VIP-UHD Overview - Features 03
Supporting Documentation 04
HDMI over IP Network 04
Panel Descriptions - VIP-UHD-TX 05
Panel Descriptions - VIP-UHD-RX 06
Panel Descriptions - VIP-UHD-CTRL 07
Schematics 08 - 12
Conguration of a VIP System 13 - 14
VIP-UHD-CTRL Features 15
VIP-UHD-CTRL Control Ports 16 - 17
VIP-UHD-CTRL Web-GUI Guide - Sign In 18
New Project Setup Wizard 19 - 23
Web-GUI - Menu Overview 24
Web-GUI - Drag & Drop Control 25
Web-GUI - Video Wall Control 26
Web-GUI - Preview 27
Web-GUI - Project Summary 28
Web-GUI - Transmitters 29 - 31
Web-GUI - Receivers 32 - 33
Web-GUI - Fixed Signal Routing 34 - 36
Web-GUI - Video Wall Conguration 37 - 42
Web-GUI - Users 43 - 44
Web-GUI - Settings 45 - 46
Web-GUI - Update Firmware 47 - 49
Web-GUI - Update Password (Admin) 49
RS-232 (Serial) Routing 50
IR, RS-232 & Telnet Commands 51 - 55
Status Feedback Samples 56 - 57
Troubleshooting the VIP-UHD-CTRL 58
Manual Conguration of VIP-UHD 59 - 60
EDID and Scaler Settings Overview 61
Accessing the VIP-UHD Web-GUI 62
VIP-UHD Web-GUI Overview 63 - 67
PC Settings - enabling TFTP & Telnet 68
Setting a Fixed IP Address 69 - 71
Integrator Notes 72 - 73

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Introduction
• Advanced UHD video over 1Gb Network with virtually unlimited system size
• Extends HDMI over a LAN network architecture - compatible with common brands of L3 managed network
switches
• Supports up to 4K HDR UHD video input (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K
@60Hz 4:2:0)
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio
transmission
• Features 4 operational modes:
- Matrix distribution (requires 1Gb network switch)
- Video Wall (requires 1Gb network switch)
- One-to-one HDMI extender (no network switch required)
- One-to-many HDMI extender (no network switch required)
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Advanced EDID management
• Video up-scaling and down-scaling
• Analog L/R audio embedding and de-embedding on VIP-UHD Transmitter
• Analog L/R audio de-embedding on VIP-UHD Receiver
• Fully routable: Video, Audio, bi-directional IR, RS-232, USB / KVM and CEC
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power RTI VIP products from a PoE switch
• Simple conguration via web-GUI through the VIP-UHD-CTRL
• RS-232, IR and Telnet/IP integration for control of the VIP system using VIP-UHD-CTRL
The RTI VIP-UHD distribution platform allows virtually latency free (1 frame) distribution of HDMI video over
a 1Gb Network switch. VIP-UHD is an industry leading 4K HDCP 2.2 HDMI distribution system that uses
visually lossless compression technology, delivering HDMI, Bi-directional IR, RS-232, USB/KVM and CEC up to
lengths of 328ft/100m over standard network architecture. The VIP-UHD units can be powered via PoE from a
PoE Network switch or locally should the switch not support PoE.
With multiple conguration options available the VIP-UHD solution is ideal for both commercial and residential
installations. Furthermore the VIP-UHD-CTRL with in-built web-GUI, and easy-to-follow switch conguration
guides simplies VIP-UHD product installation, negating the need for an understanding of complex network
infrastructures.
This User Guide incorporates all elements of the VIP system, from hardware to software.
Hardware:
• VIP-UHD Transmitter and Receiver
• VIP-UHD-CTRL - Advanced Control Module
Software:
• VIP-UHD-CTRL Web-GUI
• VIP-UHD-TX/RX Web-GUI
VIP-UHD Overview - Features

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Supporting Documentation
Individual parts of this User Guide, and additional supporting documentation are available to download from
the RTI Dealer Site. This includes:
- Product Specications / Data sheets
- VIP-UHD Network Switch Overview
- VIP-UHD Network Switch Guides
HDMI over IP Network
The RTI VIP system distributes HDMI video over Layer 3 Managed network hardware. It is advised that
VIP products are connected to an independent network switch to prevent interference or drop in signal
performance due to other network products bandwidth requirements.
VIP products are not limited to certain brands of network hardware, but should a network switch that RTI have
not tested or written instructions for be used, the integrator must ensure it supports the following network
features:
Multicast - (one-to-many or many-to-many distribution) is group communication where information is
addressed to a group of network devices simultaneously.
Instant Leave / Fast Leave / Immediate Leave - a feature associated with multicast and means that as soon
as an active connection is no longer required (the link between Transmitter and Receiver) the multicast group
and ow of trac is stopped instantly. This prevents unnecessary ow of network trac on the network switch.
IGMP Snooping - the process of listening to Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) network trac. The
feature allows a network switch to listen in on the IGMP conversation between hosts and routers (Transmitters
and Receivers). By listening to this ow of trac, the switch maintains a map of which links need which IP
multicast streams. Multicasts may be ltered from the links which do not need them and thus controls which
ports receive specic multicast trac.
Jumbo Frames / Jumbo Packets / MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - Ethernet frames with more than
1,500 bytes of payload. Conventionally, jumbo frames can carry up to 9,216 bytes of payload, but variations
exist and some care must be taken when using the term. Many gigabit Ethernet switches can support jumbo
frames.
Please note: RTI have worked with many network switch providers to create setup guides and saved
conguration les to help congure the products to work with VIP hardware. These set-up guide les can be
downloaded from the RTI website.

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Front Panel
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1 Channel Select Up/Down - congure unit manually and apply ‘Programming mode’
2 Channel status window - displays product information
3 Assignable bi-directional RS-232 ports – connect to control device to extend RS-232 commands to any/
multiple VIP products RS-232 port
4Firmware Micro USB port - update product MCU rmware
5MCU rmware update switch - place product into rmware update mode (default - OFF)
6Reset - press and hold for 5 seconds to factory reset the product
7 USB connection for USB/KVM routing within the VIP system
8Power LED indicator
9Link LED indicator - solid link light means video data is being transmitted. Flashing LED means the unit is
booted and ready, but no video is being transmitted
qPower port – use 24-56V 1A DC adaptor (sold separately) if not using a PoE network switch
w LAN Connection (PoE) - connect to Layer 3 Managed switch for HDMI video distribution
eHDMI input – connect to a HDMI source
r IR IN (IR input) – 3.5mm stereo jack. Transmits IR to any VIP receiver currently viewing the VIP-UHD-TX.
Please use supplied VIP IR Receiver
t IR OUT - (IR output) - 3.5mm mono jack – routed IR from any VIP-UHD-RX (zone output) allowing source
control. Please use supplied VIP IR emitters
yL/R Analog audio line input - embed analog audio onto HDMI signal
uL/R Analog audio line output - 2ch audio that supports 2ch PCM source inputs up to 192kHz
Please note: Source input must be PCM 2ch audio for analog audio outputs to work. VIP products do not
down-mix Dolby or DTS 5.1ch audio signals
Rear Panel
Panel Description - VIP-UHD-TX
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Front Panel
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1USB connections for USB/KVM routing within VIP system
2IR OUT - (IR output) - 3.5mm mono jack – routed IR to selected VIP-UHD-TX (source Transmitter). Please
use supplied RTI IR emitters
3 IR IN (IR input) – 3.5mm stereo jack. Transmits IR to currently selected VIP transmitter allowing routed IR
control of sources. Please use supplied RTI IR Receiver
4 Channel Select Up/Down - used to scroll through sources (VIP-UHD-TX), setup VIP-UHD-RX manually, and
apply ‘Programming mode’
5 Channel status window - displays product information
6 Assignable bi-directional RS-232 port – connect to control device to extend RS-232 commands to any/
multiple VIP products RS-232 port
7Reset - press and hold for 5 seconds to factory reset the product
8Firmware Micro USB port - update product MCU rmware
9Power LED indicator
qLink LED indicator - solid status light indicates a stable connection to the network switch
w LAN Connection (PoE) - connect to Layer 3 managed switch for HDMI video distribution
e LOOP OUT - connect to LAN Connection on subsequent VIP receiver unit for daisy-chain of video IP
stream
r HDMI output - connect to a HDMI display
tMCU rmware update switch - place VIP product into rmware update mode
y L/R Analog audio line output - breakout Analog audio from HDMI signal
Please note: Source input must be PCM 2ch audio for analog audio outputs to work. VIP products do not
down-mix Dolby or DTS 5.1ch audio signals
Audio outputs are xed line level output and RX supports 96kHz audio formats only
uPower port – use 24-56V 1A DC adaptor (sold separately) if not using a PoE network switch
Rear Panel
Panel Description - VIP-UHD-RX
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1RS-232 control port – connect to a third party
control device for control of the VIP system using
RS-232.
2MCU Upgrade toggle - use when upgrading
MCU rmware only. Leave in normal position for
standard operation.
3Reset - short press resets the VIP-UHD-CTRL,
long press (10 seconds) factory defaults the VIP-
UHD-CTRL.
4IO Level switch - reserved for future use.
5IO Level phoenix - reserved for future use.
6Video LAN (PoE) - connect to the network switch
that the VIP components are connected to.
7Control LAN port - connect to existing network
that a third party control system resides on. The
Control LAN port is used for Telnet/IP control of
the VIP system. Not PoE.
8IR CTRL (IR input) – 3.5mm stereo jack. Connect
to control system if using IR as the chosen
method of controlling the VIP system. When
using the included 3.5mm stereo to mono cable,
ensure the cable direction is correct.
9IR - adjust IR voltage level between 5V or 12V
input for the IR CTRL port.
qPower LED indicator
wPower port – use 12V 1A DC adaptor (sold
separately) if not using a PoE network switch.
Rear Panel
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Schematic - Matrix Conguration
Stereo Audio HDMI IR CAT USB
Example Schematic VIP-UHD-TX/RX
3x3 Matrix Configuration
ZONE 01 ZONE 02 ZONE 03
SOURCE 02 SOURCE 01 SOURCE 03
VIP-UHD-CTRL bridges existing network to RTI video network.
VIP-UHD-TX
VIP-UHD-RX
Clients Home/Business Network
Dedicated VIP Network
Control Processor
Display 3
Display 2
Display 1
HDMI Over IP System Design – 3x3 Matrix Configuration
(Unlimited Amount of Configurations Available)

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Schematic - Video Wall Conguration
ZONE 01 ZONE 02
HDMI Over IP System Design – Video Wall Configuration
CAT Network Connection RS-232 HDMI Stereo Audio IR USB
Example Schematic VIP-UHD-TX/RX
Video Wall Configuration
Clients Home/Business Network
Dedicated VIP Network
SOURCE 02 SOURCE 01 SOURCE 03
VIP-UHD-CTRL bridges existing network to RTI video network.
Unlimited display devices using VIP-UHD-RX receivers (Subject to Network Switch capabilities.)
Unlimited display devices using VIP-UHD-TX transmitters (Subject to Network Switch capabilities.)
Control Processor
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Schematic - One-to-One Conguration
Example Schematic VIP-UHD-TX/RX
One-To-One
CAT RS-232 HDMI IR USB
Control Processor
No Network Switch required.
*When using RTI products in a One-To-One
configuration both products must be powered locally.
ZONE 01
SOURCE 01
HDMI Over IP System Design – One-To-One Distribution
Display 1