RTI Miravue VIP-1 Technical Bulletin
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Contents
Miravue VIP-1 Features: ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Best Performance Recommendations .................................................................................................................................... 2
AUDIO/VIDEO INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 2
IP Network Cameras................................................................................................................................................................ 3
The VIP-1 On-Screen Source Select ......................................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1) VIP-1 Front Panel Ports .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2) VIP-1 Rear Panel Ports................................................................................................................................................ 5
3) Installation Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................. 7
4) VIP-1 Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................................... 10
5) Miravue VIP-1 Driver Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 10
6) Configure VIP-1 Driver Properties ............................................................................................................................ 12
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8) Controlling External Devices Via IR and RS-232 ....................................................................................................... 16
9) Miravue VIP-1 Programming Options ...................................................................................................................... 18
10) The VIP-1 Web Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 20
NETWORKING EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................. 25
Unicast vs. Multicast Transmit Modes .................................................................................................................... 14
a. Accessing the Setup Web Interface .......................................................................................................................... 20
b. HDMI Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 21
c. Network Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 22
d. Network Video Streams ............................................................................................................................................ 23
e. Other Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
f. Firmware ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
g. Actions....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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The Miravue VIP-1 provides AV distribution over wired and wireless Ethernet networking in the connected home
or office. The VIP-1 encodes H.264 video up to its highest supported resolution (1080p) along with audio (Dolby
5.1). The result is a high quality video output signal with low network bandwidth requirements. For the ultimate
in flexibility, the VIP-1 can be installed as a transmitter or receiver, and acts as an extension of the RTI control
system, delivering IR and RS-232 control to devices.
Miravue VIP-1 Features:
• Miravue VIP-1 can be installed as a transmitter or a receiver.*
• Supports video distribution via wired and wireless Ethernet.*
• Supports HDMI/HDCP 1.x and 2.x video sources and displays (H.264).
• Integrates network video streams (e.g., IP Cameras).
• Built-in scaler matches the display’s maximum resolution.
• Forwards IR and RS-232 commands from an RTI control system.
• Automatically provides stereo downmix with lipsync adjust for distributed audio systems.
Best Performance Recommendations
• It is critical that the networking equipment and “transmit mode” (unicast/multicast) are selected
properly or network performance will be negatively affected.
• Systems requiring more than 6 VIP-1’s should use a managed network switch.
• Each video stream occupies 15Mb of bandwidth. The total bandwidth depends on the number of video
sources and transmit mode (unicast/multicast) that is used.
• The VIP-1 should be installed as a video transmitter or a receiver. NOTE: While the VIP-1 may be
installed as a transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video), this implementation should
be tested with the video devices and network equipment that will be used.
• Video distribution via wireless Ethernet should utilize a separate wireless network. Also, due to
bandwidth requirements, limit the number of VIP-1’s to 1-2 set to Unicast mode.
• Due to an HDCP limitation, there is a maximum of 32 video connections (simultaneous views) to a
video source encrypted with HDCP.
AUDIO/VIDEO INFORMATION
Video Resolution and Audio Support
The Miravue VIP-1 transceiver encodes H.264 up to its highest supported resolution and audio (i.e., 1080p and
Dolby 5.1). If the end display cannot support the video resolution or audio format, the stream is downscaled or
downmixed accordingly. The VIP-1 does not support 4k.
Audio Extraction
Audio from the stereo-out port on the VIP-1 can be used with a centralized audio system (e.g., a whole-home
audio). If the video source is distributed (i.e., not centralized), the audio from the stereo-out port on the VIP-1
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would need to be wired back to the centralized audio system using high-quality shielded 3.5mm male-to-male
stereo audio cables.
Audio Sync adjustment
The VIP-1 transceiver web interface setup program allows you to specify which audio stream (i.e., from the
HDMI-in port or to the HDMI-out port) is delivered to the stereo-out port and the delay in milliseconds for lipsync adjust. Only one audio stream can be selected since there is only one stereo-out port. NOTE: Audio settings
are configured via the VIP-1 web interface.
IP Network Cameras
The VIP-1 devices can view network-based camera video using RTSP camera streams.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
• MJPEG video streams are not supported.
• You cannot view a camera stream on VIP boxes that have a local source connected.
• Use only VIP-1’s that are setup as a receiver with no local source.
• Adjusting the resolution/framerate of the camera can improve the speed at which they connect.
• Tested IP cameras include: LILIN, IC Realtime, AXIS, and Alhua cameras.
The VIP-1 On-Screen Source Select
Using the On-Screen Source Select
Send the OK/Select command using IR via the RTI remote control or the TVs CEC compatible remote to display
a list of video sources available on the network. The current source is indicated by a solid bar to the right of
the source name. Use the UP and DOWN commands to navigate the menu and OK/Select to switch to the
desired video source.
The On-Screen Source List
The on-screen source list is generated using the names of the video sources on the Miravue VIP-1 network
plus any network video streams (IP cameras) added to the transceiver. Source names are defined in the twoway driver configuration in Integration Designer programming software. In addition, source names may be set
in the VIP-1 web interface.
NOTES:
• Settings made within the web interface will be overwritten by configuration settings made in the RTI
control system programming.
• Only video sources and displays that have the same 4-digit group ID (provided in the transceiver setup)
will see each other, even if there are other VIP-1 transceivers on the same physical network.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
1) VIP-1 Front Panel Ports
IR-REC
Infrared receiver, used for IR control of the VIP-1 via a remote control.
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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
• Port delivers infrared control to an external device (e.g. TV, Satellite Receiver) from an RTI control
system.
• Connect standard IR emitter to 3.5mm jack.
NOTE: VIP-1 must be configured as an expansion device in the Integration Designer system file.
RS232
• Port delivers serial communication to an external device (e.g. Projector, Blu-Ray) from an RTI control
system.
• Connect a three wire cable (Tx, Rx, and GND) between 3.5mm jack and external device.
• RS-232 Jack Pinout: Tip=Rx In, Ring=Tx Out, Sleeve=GND
NOTE: VIP-1 must be configured as an expansion device in the Integration Designer system file.
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USB1-2
USB port is used for firmware updates (via USB thumb drive), an 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 onscreen list of available sources.
2) 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 is NOT supported and should not be used.
POE
Connects to an Ethernet network switch (10/100/1000Mb, generic or managed) using Ethernet cable (Cat5/6/7) up to 100m/330ft.
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Installation Diagrams
In this Centralized Design, the VIP-1s are configured as a video transmitter or receiver. The video sources
and displays are each connected to a VIP-1.
NOTE: The VIP-1 should be installed as a video transmitter or a receiver (as shown). NOTE: While the VIP-1
may be installed as a transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video), this implementation
should be tested with the video devices and network equipment that will be used.
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In this Hybrid Design, VIP-1’s are installed in multiple configurations, including:
- As a wired receiver
- As a wired transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video)
- As a wireless video source
NOTE: While the VIP-1 may be installed as a transceiver (simultaneously transmitting and receiving video), this
implementation should be tested with the video devices and network equipment that will be used.
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3) VIP-1 Accessories
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RMK-3 Rack Mount Kit
for 3 VIP-1 units
RMK-12 Rack Mount Kit
for 12 VIP-1 units
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