RTI Miravue VIP-1 User manual

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Contents
1) Miravue VIP-1 Driver Configuration................................................................................................................................ 2
2) Setting up Miravue VIP-1 as Expansion Device ............................................................................................................... 5
3) Miravue VIP-1 Programming Options ............................................................................................................................. 7
4) The RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Web Interface .......................................................................................................................... 9
a. Accessing the Setup Web Interface ............................................................................................................................ 9
b. HDMI Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 10
c. Network Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 11
d. Network Video Streams ............................................................................................................................................ 12
e. Other Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
f. Firmware ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
g. Actions....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
5) VIP-1 Front Panel Ports ................................................................................................................................................. 14
6) VIP-1 Rear Panel Ports................................................................................................................................................... 15
7) VIP-1 Accessories........................................................................................................................................................... 16
8) Distributed vs. Centralized Design ................................................................................................................................ 17
9) Unicast vs. Multicast ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
10) Frequently Asked Question........................................................................................................................................... 21

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1) Miravue VIP-1 Driver Configuration
Download the current version of the Miravue driver and documentation on the RTI dealer site. Unzip the contents of the
driver to the directory where APEX points to for drivers. This can be changed by clicking the “Options” tab in the top
toolbar and selecting “set directories.”
Using the “Add Workspace Item” select the driver tab and search for “Miravue” using the search box.

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Select a room or global area where the Miravue should be located and click “Next” to add the driver to APEX.
Since this is a new instance of the driver, it will automatically generate a “Transceiver 1” naming convention.
It is recommended that you change the name to something that will help you identify the device when
programming. Name it “Living Room Miravue” or “Blu-Ray Miravue” depending on the display, source, or
location it is serving. Continue this process adding all the Miravue devices to the project file.
Repeat the process to add additional devices, making sure the ”Instance” drop-down field is set to the existing
driver. This will continue to increment the Miravue count as you add more Miravue VIP-1’s.

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Once all VIP-1 devices are added, you must configure the driver properties before continuing. Select the
Miravue driver from the driver section of the system tree and select “driver properties.” Enter the transceiver
count to match the number of Miravue units in your project file. This will open configuration options for all
your devices. Refer to the driver configuration documentation for additional instructions.

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2) Setting up Miravue VIP-1 as Expansion Device
If Miravue devices are being utilized for IR or RS-232 port routing, you must set them up as expansion devices.
Select the processor in the system tree and then “Expansion Devices” in the partition to the right. Next, select
“Add Expansion Device” and select “VIP-1” from the list of expansion devices available.
An “Edit VIP-1” popup window will appear. For easier identification, it is recommended to name the Miravue
device the same or similar to the project file. Select the MAC radio button and enter the MAC Address you will
find on the label at the bottom side of the VIP-1 unit.

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Continue to add expansion devices as needed, repeating the process as described. Miravue devices will now
be available as a routable MPIO or RS-232 port when adding devices in the software.

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3) Miravue VIP-1 Programming Options
When programming the Miravue driver, there are many macro options available.
Select Source From List
Each display has scrolling source list capability. This command can
be used to select a source from that scrolling last.
Select Source
Used to select a source connected to a display or a Miravue device
being used as a transmitter for a source.
Open Media Stream
Open an RTSP feed by specifying the RTSP path, user and
password. Select the display and RTSP path to open the stream.
Close Media Stream
Close a current RTSP feed. Select a display that is broadcasting the
RTSP stream.
Play/Pause/Toggle Media
Stream
Play, pause or toggle the current stream broadcasting from a
display.
Send Message to Display
A message can be programmed in a macro that will send a
message to any or all displays. Select the display and type a
corresponding message.

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Each Miravue device comes with several variables that can be used to poll a device and provide two-way
feedback.
Button State / Text Feedback
Button State / Reversed and Visible States
Object-based Feedback (2-way scrolling lists)

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4) The RTI | Miravue VIP-1 Web Interface
The settings that should be adjusted via the web interface are dependent on whether the VIP-1 will be used
with an RTI control system or not.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If an RTI control system is used, the VIP-1 settings are configured via the two-way driver in
the Integration Designer programming software and will overwrite settings made via the web interface.
Web Interface Settings:
•When using an RTI control system: WiFi settings, Audio Offset.
•Without an RTI control system: All VIP-1 settings are configured via web interface.
a. Accessing the Setup Web Interface
Wired
From a web browser, enter the VIP-1 transceiver's IP
address (displayed on a TV via the HDMl-out port). If no
DHCP server is found, the transceiver assigns a default IP
address. Before entering the IP address, make sure the
connecting device is configured to the same network
segment (e.g., IP range, subnet mask, gateway, etc.)
Default IP address: 192.168.8.1
Note:
If the VIP-1 transceiver's IP address is later configured
outside the IP range of the connected device (laptop,
tablet etc), the LAN settings must be re-configured to
the same network segment before continuing. If the
network settings cannot be determined, pressing the
“DEFAULT” button for 10 seconds on the VIP-1 will
reset unit back to the factory default, and the
networking will be set to DHCP.
VIP-1 HDMI Output Displayed on TV/Monitor

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Transceiver Info
Serial: Product serial number
MAC address: Unique network identifier; can be
used by a DHCP server to assign a specific IP address
Firmware: Software version number
Hardware: Hardware version number
Important: The serial number, firmware version
number, and hardware version number are required
to obtain customer support
b. HDMI Configuration
HDMI Out
Enter a unique name for the video display device
connected to the HDMI-out port on the transceiver
(typically a location like Family-TV).
HDMI In
Enter a unique name for the video source device
connected to the HDMI-in port on the transceiver (e.g.
Blu-ray). This name is used in the on-screen source list.

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c. Network Configuration
Transmit & Receive Interface
Select Ethernet (default) to distribute video over a wired
network or WiFi to distribute video over WiFi (requires
5Ghz wireless access point). Always choose wired over
wireless when practical.
NOTE: WiFi must be configured via the web interface.
Interface Settings
Select DHCP (default) to obtain the transceiver's IP
address from a DHCP server or Static to set a specific
address and manually enter the IP, subnet mask,
gateway, primary DNS, and secondary DNS values where
prompted. The transceiver's IP address is displayed via
the HDMI-out port at start-up.
Transmit Mode
Select Unicast (default), Multicast, or Disable (if no video
source device is connected). Typically unicast is used for
smaller systems with fewer displays vs. sources (or
wireless video distribution). Multicast is used with larger
systems with more displays than sources (NOTE:
Multicast requires a managed network switch
configured with IGMP snooping and query).
Group ID
Enter 4-digit group ID (default is 3655). Transceivers will
only see other transceivers with the same group ID. This
is used to segment transceivers on the same physical
network.
WiFi Access Point
Future Use: This functionality is not currently supported.

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d. Network Video Streams
Streaming video (e.g., IP cameras) encoded, using a
supported video codec (see website).
Name
Enter the name for the device (e.g., Front Door); used
in the on-screen source list.
IP Address
Enter a supported network streaming protocol
followed by the IP address (e.g., rtsp://10.1.0.100,
rtsp://login:pwd@10.1.0.100).
Adding / Removing Devices
Click plus or minus to add or remove a device.
e. Other Settings
Notifications
Enter the number of seconds (e.g., 0-10) to display
automatic "sharing with" (e.g., "Sharing with: Family-
TV") and user notifications (e.g., "Half-off special for
the next 10 minutes!"). User notifications sent via API.
Default is 4 seconds; 0 seconds means no display.
Audio Offset*
Select which audio stream, transmitter (source) or
receiver (display), is delivered to the Stereo audio out
port and the delay offset in milliseconds (used for lip-
sync adjust). Only one (e.g., transmitter or receiver)
can be selected since there is only one Stereo audio
out port. Dolby 5.1 audio is downmixed when
applicable.
*NOTE: This must be configured via the web interface.
Serial Port
This functionality is only used with non-RTI control
systems.

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f. Firmware
Updates
It is recommended that firmware updates are
completed via a USB drive, following the instructions
included with the firmware file.
Via Setup
Select the update file using the file browse feature
(make sure this file is on the local network). Proceed
with the update.
Via USB
Follow the instructions that come with the firmware
update.
Important
Once started, do not power off the transceiver until
the update process has completed!
g. Actions
Save
Saves the current configuration to the transceiver.
Reboot
Power cycle's the transceiver. Performs the same function as the recessed RESET button on the transceiver.
Factory Defaults
Restores the transceiver to its factory settings. Performs same function as the “Default” button to the left of the
RESET button on the transceiver.
Important
Please reboot the transceiver any time a configuration setting has changed (prompted automatically after saving
changes).

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5) VIP-1 Front Panel Ports
IR-REC
Infrared receiver, used for IR control of the VIP-1 via a remote control.
NOTE: This IR receiver is disabled if the IR-IN port is used.
DEFAULT
Button resets the VIP-1 to factory defaults if pressed and held for 10 seconds.
RESET
Button power cycles the VIP-1 if pressed and released.
IR-OUT
Infrared output connects to a standard IR emitter. Used to forward infrared commands over IP from an RTI
control system to a device (eg., TV, Blu-ray).
RS232
Serial output connects to a single RS232 controlled device with a standard 3.5mm cable (Tip=Rx In, Ring=Tx Out,
Sleeve=GND). Used to forward serial communication over IP between an RTI control system and the connected
device (e.g., video projector or Blu-ray player).
USB1-2
Used for firmware updates (via USB thumb drive), extra LAN port when needed (via USB to RJ45 dongle), and
keyboard input (not KVM). Valid keys (select, up, down, left, right) to display and navigate the on-screen list of
available sources.

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6) VIP-1 Rear Panel Ports
HDMI-IN
Connects to a video source (cable/satellite receiver, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku). Refer to website
for supported video resolutions, audio formats, and HDMI/HDCP devices.
HDMI-OUT
Connects directly to a video display (e.g., TV or projector) or to an HDMI passthrough device (e.g., Soundbar, AV
Receiver) and then to the video display. Refer to website for supported video resolutions, audio formats, and
HDMI/HDCP devices.
STEREO
Connects to an external device's stereo audio-in port (e.g., TV, Soundbar, audio matrix). This downmixed (when
applicable) analog stream can be delayed for lip sync adjust for either the video source or the video display, but
not both. NOTE: Audio settings are configured via the VIP-1 web interface.
IR-IN
Infrared input for infrared control of the VIP-1 using an infrared receiver (purchased separately).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
•The VIP-1 IR-IN input is not compatible with IR delivered using a hard-wired cable directly from an RTI
control processor.
•IR passthrough is not supported.
•The built-in IR eye on the front panel is disabled when this jack is in use.

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5V
Connects to the included 5VDC/2.4 Amp power supply.
NOTE: Power may also be supplied to the VIP-1 via the Ethernet - PoE port.
ETH
This port may be used to pass signals through to another device (e.g., a display). NOTE: This is for low bandwidth
applications where control signals are passed through. For high bandwidth applications that pass a video stream
through to another device (e.g. a Smart TV), a USB to Ethernet adapter is recommended that connects to one
of the USB ports on the VIP-1 or a basic 2/4 port switch.
POE
Connects to an Ethernet network switch (10/100MB, Gigabit, generic or managed, standard or PoE) using
Ethernet cable (Cat-5/6/7) up to 100m/330ft. Refer to the VIP-1 webpage for more information.
7) VIP-1 Accessories
RMK-3 Rack Mount Kit
for 3 VIP-1 units
RMK-12 Rack Mount Kit
for 12 VIP-1 units

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8) Distributed vs. Centralized Design
In this Distributed Design, a video source and display are connected to a VIP-1 transceiver, and each transceiver
is connected to a network switch. One of the benefits of this non-traditional approach is that it requires fewer
transceivers compared to a centralized (rack-based) model.

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In this Centralized Design, the video sources are in a rack, each connected to a VIP-1 transceiver. In this
configuration, each TV is also connected to a VIP-1. Therefore, this traditional “rack-based” approach requires
more transceivers compared to a fully distributed model because each source and each TV use a VIP-1.

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9) Unicast vs. Multicast
In Unicast Mode the network contains a copy of each video stream being viewed on a display (e.g., displays do
not share source video streams). If a source is not being viewed, there is no stream on the network for that
source. Unicast mode is useful for smaller networks or for wireless video distribution. NOTE: Unicast is limited
to 4 streams from a single source.
Unicast
Network Traffic
6 Video Streams
(90Mbps)
1 Video Stream = 15Mbps
6 Streams = 90Mbps of Network Bandwidth

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In Multicast Mode the network contains one copy of each video source stream and shares it with every device
on the network (whether being viewed or not). Multicast mode is useful for networks with a smaller number of
sources to TVs. However, a switch with IGMP snooping is highly recommended (to filter superfluous traffic).
Multicast
Network Traffic
3 Video Streams
(45Mbps)
1 Video Stream = 15Mbps
3 Streams = 45Mbps of Network Bandwidth
NOTE: Each stream is delivered to every device on
the entire network, not just the display viewing it.
Therefore, a managed network with IGMP snooping
will “direct” the traffic to only those devices that
should receive it.