Operator Menu
The Operator Menu is an advanced interface built into the Vū Media Server software that runs directly on the Windows media server. It gives you access to system-level settings and diagnostic tools that aren't available from the Vū Studio web app.
This page describes the Operator Menu on the Vū Media Server. The Vū Studio Player desktop app has its own, separate operator console — also opened with F12 — with tabs for Status, Displays, NDI and System. See Operator Options in the desktop app →.
Opening the Operator Menu
With a keyboard connected to the Windows machine running the Vū Media Server software:
- Press F12
- The Operator Menu overlays on the display
To close it, press F12 again or click outside the menu area.
The Operator Menu is local-only — it requires physical access (or remote desktop access) to the Windows machine. It cannot be opened remotely from Vū Studio.
What's in the Operator Menu
System Information
- Current Vū Media Server software version
- Wall ID
- IP address and network status
- Connected users
Diagnostics
- Connection test — verifies MQTT, WebSocket, and Supabase connectivity
- Log viewer — shows recent log output from the Vū Media Server software
- Send logs — packages all diagnostic logs and emails them to support
Display Settings
- Resolution — change the output resolution
- Refresh rate — adjust display refresh rate
- Color calibration — fine-tune color output for the connected display
Network
- MQTT status — shows broker connection state
- WebSocket status — shows PieSocket channel status
- WebRTC status — shows peer connection count and ICE state
System Actions
- Restart — restarts the Vū Media Server software
- Shutdown — powers down the display application cleanly
Show Custom In Remote (Admins)
Admins can control whether custom and admin-only controls appear in the Remote. On the Account page, under Admin Options, toggle Show Custom In Remote. Turn it off to present a simpler operator view with those controls hidden.
When to Use the Operator Menu
Use the Operator Menu when:
- You can't connect remotely and need to diagnose the issue on-site
- You need to collect logs to send to support
- You're doing initial setup and need to verify connectivity
- You need to change display resolution or calibration settings
- The remote restart from Vū Studio isn't working and you need to restart manually
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
F12 | Open / close Operator Menu |
Escape | Close without saving |
Enter | Confirm selection |