mini-ISO

📢  Compatibility Notice

Compatibility may vary between UVC camera models and manufacturers. If a connected camera cannot be detected or does not function properly, please contact RGBlink Technical Support. 

3.1.1 Buttons and Touchscreen

mini-ISO front panel features a 3.5-inch full-color display for menu navigation and device status monitoring, and buttons for quick access to commonly used functions.

From the main interface, press MENU to enter the menu screen.

The menu system uses an icon-based interface similar to a smartphone operating system.

All primary menu items are displayed as icons. You can tap or rotate ENTER to navigate, select, and confirm menu options, then enter the corresponding function page for configuration and operation.

3.1.2 Web App

mini-ISO supports browser-based control through Web App, with no software installation required.

1. Connect the** **Ethernet port of mini-ISO to a router using a CAT6 Ethernet cable.

2. Go to SETTINGS >IP Setting
3. Enable DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically.

On a computer connected to the same network:

1. Open a web browser and enter the device IP address in the address bar.
2. Press Enter.
3. The Web App interface will open. You can switch sources, configure settings, and perform other remote operations.

4. You can also scan the QR code on the IP Setting page with a mobile phone on the same network to access the web control interface.

3.1.3 TAO Cloud Remote Control

See section 3.12 TAO Cloud for details.

INPUT settings are used to assign signal sources to IN 1-5, including HDMI 1-4, SDI 1-4, NDI and UVC sources.

IN 1-5 correspond to the buttons on the front panel (as highlighted in the box) .

After a souce is connected, the button indicator displays the corresponding status.

3.2.1 IN1-4

IN1-4 are assigned to HDMI and SDI input sources.

After connecting a source as described in section 2. Install Your Product, the corresponding input is displayed in the HDMI/SDI monitoring area on the main interface.

Confuguring Steps

The following example shows how to configure IN1:

1. Press MENU to open the menu.
2. Select INPUT.
3. Select IN 1.
4. Select the signal source.

3.2.2 IN5

IN5 supports UVC cameras, NDI decoding, and local media files.

Select a USB video source, NDI source, or local media file according to your application. The selected source is displayed in the IN 5 preview area on the main interface.

UVC

1. Connect the USB camera to the UVC port.
2. Select IN5 and set the input type to UVC.
3. Click the arrow on the right to open settings and enable or disable the camera.

NDI Decoder

NDI decoding requires TAO Cloud binding and authorization.

1. Bind the device according to section 3.12 TAO Cloud.
2. Go to My Collection > Device and select the device.
3. In Setting > NDI Authorization, enter an email address to receive the authorization code, then click Authorization.
4. Enter a valid NDI authorization code in the pop-up window and click NDI Enable to activate NDI decoding.

On the INPUT page:

1. Ensure mini-ISO and the NDI source are connected to the same LAN.
2. Select IN5 and set the input type to NDI Decoder.
3. Click the arrow on the right, then tap Enable.
4. Click Refresh.
5. Select the target NDI source from the device list.

MEDIA

Save video files to an external USB drive:

1. Create the folder: mini-iso > Video
2. Save video files to the Video folder.
3. Connect the USB drive to the device RECORD port.

On the INPUT page:

1. Select IN5 and set the input type to MEDIA.
2. Click the arrow on the right to open settings.
3. Select videos and configure playback options, including fast forward, rewind, and pause.

📢  Notes

Media files support MP4 format only, with resolutions up to 2K.

3.2.3 Background and Logo

Displays backgrounds and logos when no input signal is available or when media overlay is required.

Import Media

Using TAO Cloud

After binding the device (see section 3.12 TAO Cloud, go to the device management page.

In Basic Function > Content Management, select a scene and click + to import backgrounds, logos, and other media.

Using Web App

Add backgrounds, logos, and other media using the Web App.

• Add Backgrounds

1. Enter the Web App page.
2. Select the Background icon to open background settings.
3. View uploaded backgrounds. Click + to upload a new background image.

4. Return to the input selection interface, select Background, and enable it.
5. Select and apply a background from the style list.

• Add Logos

1. Add and apply logos in the same way as backgrounds. Select LOGO in the Web App, upload a logo, then select it on the device.
2. Adjust the logo position using the right-side settings panel or the front panel five-direction joystick.

📢  Notes
The Logo document must be a PNG image with transparency and a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels.

Confuguring Steps

1. Go to INPUT and enable the BACKGROUND/LOGO function.
2. Tap Style Select to open the media library, then select a media file.
3. Adjust the logo position using the coordinates and arrow buttons in Position, or the front panel five-direction joystick.

Tap OUTPUT in the main menu to enter output setting page.

3.3.1 Format

Tap Format and choose resolution from the list.

3.3.2 NDI Encoder

The NDI encoder function converts mini-ISO program output into an NDI signal, which can be selected from the input source list in software such as vMix for program production.

Before fitst time use, the function require TAO Cloud binding and authorization. See section 3.2.1 IN 5, NDI Decoder for more details.

The following uses vMix as an example:

1. On the device, go to Stream and enable the NDI Encoder switch.
2. Open vMix. On the operation page, go to **Input Select **> NDI / Desktop Capture and select the NDI signal from mini-ISO.

3. Use the signal in vMix for production.

3.3.3 Stream

Choose Stream to enter the setting page where users can choose bitrate (Mbps), mode, enable/disable NDI encoder, and check TAO Cloud push stream addresses.

mini-ISO supports the following streaming methods:

• Streaming on Device
• TAO Cloud Multi-Platform Stream
• USB Port Capture and Output
• ……

Choose the method that best fits your production workflow.

Network Connection

Before using the streaming function, make sure mini is connected to the network. Connect the device to a router or network switch using an Ethernet cable.

RGBlink CAT6 Ethernet cables are recommended. Product code: 940-0001-00-11-0

Obtaining the Stream URL and Stream Key

🚨  Risk Warning

Do not share your stream key with anyone or display it during a live stream. Doing so may result in unauthorized account access, stream hijacking, or other potential risks and losses.

If your stream key is exposed:

-  Immediately reset the stream key on the corresponding platform.
-  Stop the current live stream.
-  Restart streaming using the new stream key.

View Streaming to Live Platforms to check how to get stream key from other platforms.

3.3.4 Streaming on Device

mini-ISO supports live streaming without a computer or mobile device.

Up to 4 destinations can be streamed simultaneously from a single device.

TAO Cloud Bindding and Streaming

Check section 3.12 TAO Cloud for details.

Streaming Settings

mini-ISO supports RTMP (s) streaming protocol. You can set the bitrate and switch between horizontal and vertical modes on the Stream page.

Bitrate

A higher bitrate provides better streaming quality. If network bandwidth is insufficient, lower the bitrate as needed to ensure a stable stream.

Mode

The device supports both horizontal and vertical streaming. Switch between the two modes according to the requirements of the streaming platform.

Starting a Stream

1. Streaming can be started using either of the following methods:

• Enable the streaming switch on the Stream page.

• Press the ON AIR button on the front panel.

2. During streaming, individual platforms can be enabled or disabled independently.

3.3.5 TAO Cloud Multi-Platform Stream

Live Broadcast Room

3.3.6 USB Port Capture and Output

mini-ISO can also be connected to a computer through USB and used as a video source for third-party streaming software such as OBS Studio.

The following examples use OBS Studio for demonstration.

• Download OBS from: OBS Studio. Install the software and update it to the latest version before use.
• Open OBS, add a Video Capture Device.
• Select RGBlink USB3.0 Capture, and select YUY2 for the Video Format.

Audio Settings

If no audio is detected during streaming:

1. Confirm the audio source on the device is configured correctly (Set Default).

2. In OBS, go to Settings > Audio. Select the correct device Mic/Auxiliary Audio Device.

Synchronize Video with External Audio

If the video source does not contain embedded audio and external audio is used separately, synchronize the audio and video using the following steps.

1. Go to Settings > Audio > Mic/Auxiliary Audio Device and select the audio source.

2. In the Sources panel, right-click Video Capture Device, then select Filters.

3. Under Audio/Video Filters, click + and select Video Delay (Async).

4. Enter a filter name if needed, then click OK.

5. synchronous.Enter the delay value in milliseconds (ms).
   Adjust the value until the audio and video are synchronized.

Streaming Settings

1. Obtain the RTMP URL and Stream Key from the streaming platform.
2. Copy the RTMP URL and Stream Key.
3. In OBS, go to Settings > Stream.
4. Select the streaming type:

• Streaming Service
• Custom Streaming Server

If the platform is listed under Service, select it directly.

If using a custom server:

• Enter the RTMP URL in Server/URL

• Enter the Stream Key in Stream Key

5. Click Start Streaming.
6. Return to the streaming platform and confirm the live stream is active

3.4.1 Adjusting Audio Volume

mini-ISO supports independent volume adjustment for input, microphone, and output audio. You can adjust audio levels using the audio knob on the front panel or the touchscreen interface.

1. Select Audio from the main menu to enter the audio settings.
2. Select the audio channel to adjust.
3. Enable or disable the corresponding audio output.
4. Drag the volume slider to adjust the volume.

3.4.2 Input Audio Settings

IN1-4

All four HDMI inputs and four SDI inputs on mini-ISO support embedded audio. You can adjust the HDMI/SDI input audio volume in the audio settings.

IN 5

mini-ISO supports audio input from USB or NDI sources.

Select IN 5 and adjust the volume according to the connected input source.

MIC 1-2

mini-ISO supports two microphone inputs, MIC 1 and MIC 2.

Users can perform the following operations in the settings interface:

1. Enable or disable MIC 1/2 input.
2. Adjust the audio volume, gain (db) and delay (ms).

MIC 3

mini-ISO supports audio input from a camera or AI mini receiver.

• When an AI mini receiver is connected, the device automatically detects it and displays** AI mini**.
• When another camera is connected, MIC 3 is displayed as MIC 3.

3.4.3 Audio Modes

MIX

mini-ISO supports multichannel audio mixing.

When** MIX **mode is enabled, the selected audio channels are continuously output to the main output.

1. Enter the AUDIO settings.
2. Select the audio channels to mix.
3. Enable MIX mode.
4. Adjust the volume of each channel.

📢  Notes

When MIX mode is enabled, the audio from the selected channel remains on even when the video source is switched.  

AFV

mini-ISO supports AFV (Audio Follow Video) mode, which synchronizes audio output with the video source selected for the PGM main output.

When AFV mode is enabled, only the audio from the video channel currently selected for PGM is output. When the video source is switched, the audio transitions accordingly.

📢  Notes

Follow mode applies only to HDMI/SDI inputs IN1–4.  

1. Enter the AUDIO settings.
2. Select an audio input.
3. Enable AFV mode.

3.4.4 Output Audio Settings

Select OUTPUT to adjust the main output volume.

mini-ISO supports chroma keying, allowing you to remove a solid-color background and overlay the foreground onto another video signal for applications such as virtual streaming.

3.5.1 Enable Chroma Key

1. Select KEY from the main menu to enter the chroma key settings page.
2. Select the keying background color. Green and blue are currently supported, with green selected by default.

3.5.2 Adjust Parameters

After enabling chroma keying, go to the KEY page to adjust theparameters, including Max limit, Min limit, and Margin.

You can adjust the parameters in either of the following ways:

1. Tap + or - on the interface to adjust the value.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the value.

Default parameters for green screen keying:

• Max Limit: 1232
• Min Limit: 560
• Margin: 200

3.5.3 Save Parameters

Chroma key parameters are automatically saved to the device.

The next time enable the chroma key function, users can directly use the previously saved parameters, regardless of whether you enable it through:

• Computer software
• Mobile control app
• The device itself

mini-ISO supports PTZ camera control via IP VISCA and NDI protocols.

Control PTZ camera pan, tilt, zoom, and focus from mini-ISO. Save frequently used positions for quick recall.

📢 Notes

The following protocols are not currently supported:
-  CGI 
-  HTTP 
-  Pelco-D 
-  Pelco-P

3.6.1 Enable PTZ

Select and Enable a PTZ Input

1. Select PTZ from the main menu to enter the PTZ control page.
2. Tap + or - in the IN section to switch between input sources. The following inputs are available:

• IN1–4
• IN5: PTZ cameras controlled via NDI

3. Open the Enable switch to activate PTZ control for the selected input.

Set the IP Address

mini-ISO and the camera must be on the same subnet. The first three segments of the mini-ISO IP address must match those of the PTZ camera.

Set the Camera IP Address

1. Tap the corresponding field in the IP section.
2. Rotate the ENTER knob to adjust the value.
3. Press the ENTER knob to confirm.

Set mini-ISO IP Address

1. On the main menu, go to SETTINGS > IP Setting.
2. Obtain IP Automatically: Enable DHCP to allow the device to obtain an IP address automatically.
3. Set IP Manually: Disable DHCP and manually enter the IP address. Follow the same procedure as setting the camera IP address.

Set the Port Number

mini-ISO communicates with the camera through a network port.

1. Tap the field to be modified in the Port section.
2. Rotate the ENTER knob to adjust the value.
3. Press the ENTER knob to confirm.

📢 Notes

mini-ISO communicates with cameras through ports.

RGBlink Vue series broadcast cameras use port 1259 by default. For other camera brands, check the camera manual and enter the correct port number.

NDI Authorization

To connect to a PTZ camera via NDI requires TAO Cloud binding and authorization. See section 3.2.1 IN 5, NDI Decoder for more details.

3.6.2 PTZ Control

Pan/Tilt/Location

mini-ISO supports pan and tilt control of PTZ cameras. Users can control the camera direction in either of the following ways:

• Use the five-direction joystick on the front panel.

• Tap the directional buttons in the Location section of the PTZ menu.

Zoom

mini-ISO supports lens zoom control for PTZ cameras. Users can adjust the zoom in the following ways:

• Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons on the front panel.

• In the PTZ settings menu, tap in the Zoom section to adjust the zoom.
• Tap the reset button in the Zoom section to restore the default setting.

Focus

mini-ISO supports both autofocus and manual focus.

1. In the PTZ settings menu, tap ↑ or ↓ in the Focus section to adjust the focus.
2. Choose A to enable autofocus.
3. Tap A to switch to M for manual focus.

Speed

17 speed levels are available, from 1 to 17. The default speed is 13.

1. In the Speed section, tap the number button in the center to cycle through the speed levels: 1/3/5/7/9/11/13/15/17.
2. In the Speed section on the right, tap + or - to adjust the speed.

mini-ISO provides 15 transition effects. Select different effects and durations to create smoother scene changes.

3.7.1 Switching Modes

mini-ISO supports two switching modes: AUTO and CUT.

AUTO (Default)

In AUTO mode, the device switches sources using the selected transition effect.

1. Press the AUTO button on the front panel.
2. Select the input source to switch to.
3. Preview the output in the PVW window and confirm the video and transition effect.
4. Move the T-BAR on the front panel to execute the transition.

CUT

In CUT mode, the device switches directly to the selected source without applying a transition effect.

1. Press the CUT button on the front panel.
2. Select the input source to switch to.
3. The PGM output immediately switches to the selected input source.

3.7.2 Selecting a Transition Effect

Navigate to EFFECT menu. Select a transition effect and set it as the active transition.

The following effects are supported:

Cut

The Source 1 switches to Source 2 instantly with no transition effect.

Mix

During the transition, Source 1 gradually fades out while Source 2 gradually fades in, blending together smoothly.

Square Collapse

A square mask expands inward from the screen edges, to transition between Source 1 and Source 2.

Square Expand

A square mask expands outward from the center to transition between Source 1 and Source 2.

Cross Collapse

A cross-shaped mask expands inward from the screen edges toward the center to transition from Source 1 to Source 2.

Cross Expand

A cross-shaped mask expands outward from the center of the screen to transition from Source 1 to Source 2.

Circle Collapse

A circular wipe expands inward from the screen edges, transitioning from Source 1 to Source 2.

Right to Left Wipe

Source 2 wipes from right to left over Source 1 until the transition is complete.

Left to Right Wipe

Source 2 wipes from left to right over Source 1 until the transition is complete.

Bottom Up Wipe

Source 2 wipes upward over Source 1 until the transition is complete.

Top Down Wipe

Source 2 wipes downward over Source 1 until the transition is complete.

Diagonal Wipe

Source 2 wipes in diagonally over Source 1 until the transition is complete.

Vertical Center Expand

Source 2 expands vertically from the center toward both sides until it fully replaces Source 1.

Horizontal Center Expand

Source 2 expands horizontally from the center toward both sides until it fully replaces Source 1.

Venetian Blinds Right

Source 2 appears in vertical strips expanding horizontally from the center, creating a venetian blinds transition effect.

mini-ISO supports adjusting the size and position of layers in a picture-in-picture (PIP) layout.

Select Layer A or Layer B and use the front-panel buttons and the 5-direction joystick to adjust the layer.

1. Close the main menu and make sure the signal source window is not highlighted in yellow.
2. Press the A or B button on the front panel to select the main or sub-layer.
3. Press the corresponding number button on the front panel to select the input source.
4. Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to adjust the layer size.
5. Use the five-way joystick to adjust the layer position.

📢  Notes

Layer adjustments are saved to the current scene in real time. 

mini-ISO supports saving and recalling scene presets, with up to 8 scenes available.

A scene preset saves the current input source status, source layout, chroma key settings, PTZ presets, and other settings. When a saved scene is recalled, the device restores the corresponding configuration.

3.9.1 Save a Scene

1. After configuring, select VIEWS from the main menu to enter the scene settings.
2. Tap the right arrow to open the save page.
3. Select a scene button (Scene 1–8).
4. Select Confirm in the confirmation dialog to save the scene.
5. After the scene is saved, its button turns green. Unsaved scene buttons remain gray.

3.9.2 Recall a Scene

1. Open the VIEWS page from the main menu.
2. Tap a saved scene button to recall the corresponding preset.

mini-ISO supports recording the program output via USB for backup, archiving, and further editing.

Users can connect a USB flash drive or portable SSD. FAT32 and exFAT formats are supported. Recording files are automatically split into 4 GB segments.

📢  mini-ISO Recoding Notes

ISO (Independent Source Output) recording for inputs is not supported.  

3.10.1 Connect a Storage Device

1. Connect a USB flash drive or SSD to the USB port labeled RECORD.

1. Select OUTPUT > Record from the main menu to enter the recording settings page.
2. View the used and available storage capacity in Disk Info.

3.10.2 Recording Settings

Select Configuration on the recording settings page to set the recording bitrate.

3.10.3 Start/Stop Recording

📢  Recording Notes
Wait until the recording file is saved before disconnecting the storage device.  
Disconnecting the storage device during recording may cause file corruption or recording failure.  

1. Tap the record icon to start recording.
2. During recording, the interface displays the elapsed time and remaining recording time. The REC indicator on the main interface is highlighted with a red border.
3. Tap the record icon again to stop recording. The file is saved when the stop prompt appears.

3.10.4 View Recoding Files

Connect the storage device to a computer and open the Product Name folder > record folder to view recording files.

When the device is connected to the network during recording, file names display the correct recording time. When recording offline, file names may not display the correct date.

For network connection instructions, see section 2. Install Your Product.

• Recording with Network Connection: Correct Recording Date Display

• Recording Without Network Connection: File Name Example

3.10.5 Format a Storage Device

Recording requires an exFAT-formatted storage device. If the format is incompatible, format the device on a Windows computer first:

• File system: exFAT
• Allocation unit size: 128 KB

After formatting, go to OUTPUT > Record > Disk Format and select Yes in the confirmation dialog.

📢  Notes
If the USB flash drive is not recognized by the computer after connection, use a dual-ended USB cable to provide additional power.  

Select SETTINGS from the main menu to enter the settings page.

The Settings menu includes 10 sections: Language, Device Version, TAO Cloud, IP Setting, Time Setting, Fan, T-Bar Correction, Button Test, Update, and Reset.

:3.11.1 Language:

mini-ISO supports switching the system language between 简体中文 and English.

Tap [简体中文] or [English]. The interface automatically switches to the selected language.

3.11.2 Device Version

View device information including SN, MAC address, MCU version, and button version.

3.11.3 TAO Cloud

After connecting the device to the network, perform device binding or rebinding on the TAO Cloud page.

TAO Cloud is a live streaming platform developed by RGBlink. Binding the device to the platform enables additional functions. For details, see section 3.12 TAO Cloud.

3.11.4 IP Setting

1. Connect the device to the network. Use a phone on the same network segment to scan the QR code on the page and access the Web App.
2. Enable DHCP to obtain an IP address.
3. Disable DHCP to manually configure the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask. Tap Save to apply the settings.

3.11.5 Time Setting

1. When the device is connected to the network, enable automatic time setting to synchronize network time.
2. When the device is offline, disable automatic time setting and manually configure the time zone, date, and time. The device automatically updates the time after saving.

3.11.6 Fan

mini-ISO supports automatic and manual fan control modes.

• Auto

Enable Auto. The system automatically adjusts the fan speed according to the device status.

• Manual

1. Disable Auto.
2. Tap + or - to adjust the fan speed.

• Adjustment range: 1–5
• Step: 1

3.11.7 T-Bar Correction

T-Bar Correction restores transition position accuracy. Run correction if transition positions are inaccurate or the T-Bar travel does not match the displayed transition progress.

1. Push T-Bar to bottom.
2. Enable the switch for Step 2.
3. Push T-Bar to top.
4. Enable the switch for Step 4.
5. Complete the correction.

3.11.8 Button Test

ButtonTest verifies front-panel button operation.

1. Press any button.
2. Check whether the button displayed on screen matches the button pressed.

If the displayed result is correct, the button operates normally.

3.11.9 Update

Check whether a firmware upgrade is available.

For upgrade instructions, see section 4. Upgrade for details.

3.11.10 Reset

🚨 Warning

Reset permanently deletes all user settings, views, and custom parameters. Deleted data cannot be recovered.  

Reset restores all settings to factory defaults.

1. Go to SETTINGS > Reset.
2. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog.
3. Wait for the reset process to complete.

📢  Notes

Restart the device after completing a factory reset.  

mini-ISO can be linked to the TAO Cloud platform for remote live streaming management and multi-platform content distribution.

After logging in to TAO Cloud, users can start live streams directly from the cloud and distribute content to more than 30 major streaming platforms simultaneously, improving both workflow efficiency and audience reach.

3.12.1 Linking to TAO Cloud

1. Navigate to SETTINGS > TAO Cloud.
2. If the device has not yet been linked to TAO Cloud, a device verification code will be displayed. Before obtaining the code, ensure that the device is connected to the network.
3. Open TAO. Enter your mobile phone number, and click Send Verification Code. Enter the received code and click Log In.

4. After logging in, navigate to: My Collection > Device > All Application > Binding Devices

Enter:

• Device Name
• Verification Code

Then tap Bind to complete device binding.

5. After binding, the device status can be viewed in All Application page.

3.12.2 Unbind the Device

From the TAO Cloud page on the device:

1. Select Re Pair.
2. Press ENTER to confirm.

The current device association will be removed.

📢  Notes

If the device remains connected to the network, performing a factory reset will automatically remove its association with the TAO Cloud platform.  

3.12.3 Importing Streaming Information via TAO Cloud

1. Log in to TAO Cloud and complete device binding.

Make sure the network connection remains stable while receiving the verification code.

2. Paste the streaming address and stream key into TAO Cloud, then click Distribute.

3. Navigate to OUTPUT > Stream.
4. The device displays all detected streaming destinations.
5. Enable the platforms you want to use.