Skip to main content

Quick Start Guide

Wiring​

Reach the Device​

Each device has a serial number, for example:

  • cy-vp4-14-35
  • cy-rcp-18-4
  • cy-rio-15-151
  • cy-nio-22-63

Let’s take cy-rcp-18-4 as an example. The format means:

  • cy-rcp: Device type (here, an RCP)
  • 18: Batch ID (production batch)
  • 4: Unique device number in the batch

You need the full serial (e.g. cy-rcp-18-4) to uniquely identify a device.

Once you have that, you can reach the device by following this guide.

All configuration is done through a web UI — no software installation is required.

Configuration​

Once your network is configured and you can access the device's web interface, you can follow this guide to set up your cameras and accessories.

This guide applies to:

  • All versions of RCP
  • All versions of RIO
  • All versions of NIO

To connect a RIO or NIO to an RCP, you must use REMI.
It is not possible to add a camera connected to a RIO directly into the RCP without using REMI.

You can follow this guide to configure REMI properly.

Update Your Kit​

It’s not mandatory, but it’s a good idea to update all your devices to the latest version.

Follow this guide to get started.

Setup IP​

Each device comes with a factory IP (10.192.X.Y/16).

You can add your own IP addresses to:

note

The default factory IP is always active and cannot be changed.
You can add as many additional IPs as you want.

If you need extra physical ports, you can use USB-to-Ethernet adapters (for NDI, Dante, etc.).

Control Your Camera​

Serial Camera​

For Sony 8-pin, LANC, or similar mini cameras:

You’ll need:

  • Your camera
  • A CI0
  • Cable to connect your camera to the CI0
  • An RCP

Follow this guide to get started.

IP Camera​

For Panasonic PTZ, Sony FX9, Canon C300mkIII, or similar:

You’ll need:

  • Your camera
  • An RCP

Follow this guide to connect over Ethernet.

RIO-live Camera​

For lens control (or serial cameras):

You’ll need:

  • Your camera
  • A RIO-live
  • Cable to connect your lens
  • A WiFi dongle if your camera only has WiFi (e.g. FX9 without XDCA)
  • An RCP

Steps:

  1. Configure the RIO / RIO-live
  2. Configure the camera
  3. Configure the lens
  4. Finally, import the camera into your RCP.

Integrate with a Switcher or Router​

Goals:

  • Sync the RCP with an auxiliary output
  • Get Tally input

Follow this guide for setup.

Integrate with a Color Corrector​

Goals:

  • Control a color corrector (standalone)
  • Control a camera head and color corrector together

See this guide for setup instructions.

Tally​

For a full overview of available tally input/output options, refer to this guide.

We also provide tally lights to add tally functionality to cameras that don’t support it natively (e.g. Sony FX3).

Further Reading​

You can find more in-depth integration guides and advanced tips throughout the documentation.

Browse Docs & Manuals > Integrations, organized by brand.

If you have questions, feel free to email us at support@cyanview.com.

You can also check the available cables in the Cable Catalog.

A full-featured case study is available on our blog.

Cyanview in the Press​