{"id":14695,"date":"2026-08-04T13:31:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/village-island.com\/?p=14695"},"modified":"2026-08-04T13:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:33:46","slug":"cyanview_license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/village-island.com\/en\/cyanview_license\/","title":{"rendered":"CyanView Product Licensing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14695\" class=\"elementor elementor-14695\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aab1ca7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6aab1ca7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c9a2ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32c9a2ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>CyanView Product Licensing Guide<\/h2>\n<p>Choose the license that best fits your workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Start with what you need now, and upgrade as your production scales. All licenses are one-time purchases &mdash; no subscription required.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ip-cameras-ethernet-ndi-srt\">Overview<\/h4>\n<p>CyanView licenses cover the following three types of devices.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RCP<\/strong> (Remote Control Panel): Choose your hardware (RCP or RCP-J), then choose your license tier (DUO, QUATTRO, OCTO, MSU).<\/li>\n<li><strong>RIO<\/strong> (Remote I\/O): License based on local connectivity (+LAN) or external network connectivity (+WAN).<\/li>\n<li><strong>CI0<\/strong> (Camera Interface): No license required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>RCP Licenses<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"step-1-choose-rcp-or-rcp-j\">Step 1: Choose RCP or RCP-J<\/h4>\n<p>Both versions are available at every license tier. The difference is the hardware.<\/p>\n<table id=\"eael-data-table-bc393ff\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">Feature<\/th>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">RCP<\/th>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">RCP-J<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">Touchscreen + rotary knobs<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">Access to scene file menu<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">Quick scene buttons (1&ndash;5)<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">Integrated iris joystick<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5 id=\"rcp\">RCP<\/h5>\n<p>The standard RCP provides full camera control via touchscreen and rotary knobs. Scene files are accessible through the menu system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose RCP when:<\/strong> scene files are set once and rarely change during production.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RCP-Panel-Desc@2x-8-300x287.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RCP-Panel-Desc@2x-8-300x287.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RCP-Panel-Desc@2x-8-768x736.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RCP-Panel-Desc@2x-8.png 1003w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" \/><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-163x300.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-163x300.png 163w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-558x1024.png 558w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-768x1410.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-837x1536.png 837w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-1116x2048.png 1116w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rcp-j-scaled.png 1394w\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"rcp-j\"><strong>RCP-J<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>RCP-J adds <strong>five quick-access scene buttons<\/strong> and an <strong>integrated iris joystick<\/strong> on top of the RCP.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pressing buttons 1&ndash;5<\/strong> instantly loads a scene file with no menu navigation needed.<\/li>\n<li>The buttons are <strong>locked to the camera.<\/strong> Each button loads the scene for the currently selected camera.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>joystick<\/strong> enables tactile iris control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Choose RCP-J when:<\/strong> you need instant access to preset looks during live production.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-1-choose-rcp-or-rcp-j\">Step 2: RCP License Tier<\/h4>\n<p>The license tier determines how many cameras a single RCP can control simultaneously.<\/p>\n<table id=\"eael-data-table-f3bb076\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">License Tier<\/th>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">Cameras Controlled<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">DUO<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">QUATTRO<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">OCTO<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">MSU<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h6><strong>Note on DUO:<\/strong> Choose DUO for workflows where each camera requires a dedicated RCP.<\/h6>\n<p>Included in every plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full LAN and WAN connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Cloud access for remote production (free, no subscription)<\/li>\n<li>All shading and control functions<\/li>\n<li>Scene file management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 id=\"upgrading-your-rcp-license\">Upgrading Your RCP License<\/h5>\n<p>You can upgrade to a higher tier at any time. Upgrades are applied via a license file, so no hardware changes are required.<\/p>\n<p>For upgrade options, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.village-island.com\/support\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-1-choose-rcp-or-rcp-j\">RIO Licenses<\/h3>\n<p>RIO (Remote I\/O) enables remote camera control. Choose +LAN or +WAN based on your need for local vs. external connectivity and the number of connected cameras.<\/p>\n<table id=\"eael-data-table-6497840\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">License<\/th>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">Cameras Controlled<\/th>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">LAN<\/th>\n<th id=\"\" colspan=\"\">WAN \/ Cloud<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">+LAN<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">1&ndash;2<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">+WAN<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">1&ndash;128<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td id=\"\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>RIO + LAN<\/h4>\n<p>Controls up to <strong>2 cameras<\/strong> on a <strong>local network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 2 cameras<\/li>\n<li>Full protocol support for all connected cameras<\/li>\n<li>Standalone operation &ndash; camera control continues even if the RCP connection is lost<\/li>\n<li>Local Web UI access for configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No cloud connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Cannot participate in REMI (remote production) workflows.<\/li>\n<li>The RCP must be on the same local network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>RIO + WAN<\/h4>\n<p>Enables remote camera control both <strong>locally and<\/strong> via the cloud.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Includes everything in +LAN, plus the following.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cloud connectivity for remote production (<strong>CyanView Cloud<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>REMI support &ndash; connects RCP and RIO +WAN over the internet<\/li>\n<li>Remote Web UI access from anywhere<\/li>\n<li>Works over cellular (4G\/5G), bonded connections, and the public internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>What is CyanView Cloud:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Included<\/strong> with the +WAN license<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlimited<\/strong> use (no data caps, no time limits)<\/li>\n<li><strong>No ongoing fees whatsoever<\/strong> (no subscription required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4a1.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca1\" \/><strong>How cloud connectivity works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CyanView Cloud lets you shade and control any camera from anywhere, using nothing but an internet connection.<br \/>An RCP in the control room and a RIO connected to a camera can operate exactly as they would on a local network, even when separated by great distances &ndash; such as during a marathon broadcast &ndash; as long as both have internet access. Each device connects through CyanView&#8217;s cloud servers, so no complex network configuration (such as firewall changes) is needed. Devices recognize and connect to one another using a group tag (REMI group name).<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"upgrading-from-lan-to-wan\">Upgrading from +LAN to +WAN<\/h5>\n<p>A RIO +LAN license can be upgraded to +WAN at any time.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Purchase the +WAN upgrade license<\/li>\n<li>Apply the license through the RIO web interface.<\/li>\n<li>Configure the REMI tag to enable cloud connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>*Upgrades are performed via the Web UI, so no hardware changes are required.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-1-choose-rcp-or-rcp-j\">CIO (No License Required)<\/h3>\n<p>The CI0 (Camera Interface) is a serial-to-IP converter that connects a camera to the network. It <strong>operates as a slave device<\/strong> controlled by an RCP or RIO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No separate license needed.<\/strong> Included with the hardware purchase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LAN only<\/strong> &ndash; requires a network connection to an RCP or RIO<\/li>\n<li><strong>No standalone operation<\/strong> &ndash; camera control is lost if the connection to the RCP\/RIO is dropped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4a1.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca1\" \/><strong>CI0 vs. RIO for remote connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you need reliable camera control in locations with unstable network connectivity, use RIO rather than CI0. RIO maintains local control even if the network connection drops; CI0 cannot.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CyanView Product Licensing Guide Choose the license that best fits your workflow. Start with what you need now, and upgrade as your production scales. All licenses are one-time purchases &mdash; no subscription required. Overview CyanView licenses cover the following three types of devices. 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