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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VIA Connect PRO
Collaboration Hub
(For Firmware Version 1.7)
P/N: 2900-300419 Rev 3
Contents
Connecting VIA Connect PRO to a Display
Downloading and Running VIA Connect PRO Software
Using iOS Mirroring to Share your Screen
3 VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do
Managing Settings from the VIA Web Management Interface
Figures
Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
Figure 3: VIA Connect PRO Admin Screen and Features
Figure 4: VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features
Figure 5: The Participant List
Figure 10: Shared Files on the Cloud
Figure 13: LAN Settings Screen
Figure 14: Room/Name Code Screen
Figure 15: Configurations Screen
Figure 16: System Control Screen
Figure 18: Authentication Screen
Figure 20: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active
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1 Introduction
Welcome to VIA Connect PRO.
VIA Connect PRO is
Kramer’s unique, powerful wireless presentation and collaboration hub. It converts any display at any location into an interactive meeting point, and it works with a wide range of presentation devices from desktop and notebook computers to tablets and smartphones.
Each participant in a VIA Connect PRO session can quickly view, edit, annotate, comment, and share content with other participants. Participants can share their ideas through the primary screen, or break off with others into smaller groups during a meeting.
The VIA Connect PRO integrates seamlessly with any organization’s current IT infrastructure, converting any projector or screen into a networked device that users can share and view on their current devices. Every local connection to VIA
Connect PRO is wireless, free of dongles, cables, and other compatibility peripherals.
Key features of VIA Connect PRO:
Login using conventional Wi-Fi or LAN connections, no dongle needed
Provides true HD 1080p/60 video streaming
Supports Windows laptops and MAC®, as well as iOS and Android mobile operating systems
Compatible with all common Web browsers
Up to 255 simultaneous users can be logged in
Up to 4 participant screens can be displayed simultaneously
Touchscreen compatibility with whiteboard and full annotation controls
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1.1 Applications & Features
Present, share, chat, send and receive files, hold sidebar conversations, annotate, edit, and save copies of all your work, just as you would with a whiteboard or flip chart…except that you can do it all from your notebook computer, tablet, and smartphone.
Here are just a few of the things you can do with VIA Connect PRO:
Up to four different participant screens can be shown at the same time. VIA
Connect PRO automatically sizes each screen to the maximum available resolution. Finished sharing? Tap Step-out to disconnect.
Chat and Share a file: Need to ask a meeting participant a question? Click on their screen name and send them a text message with complete privacy. Windows and
Mac PC users can also share files between themselves or the main presenter, all at the click of a mouse.
Control a participant’s computer: Need to access files or play back a presentation from a participant’s PC? Simply click Enable Control on the PC, and its cursor can be controlled remotely to launch programs and play media.
Multimedia: Sometimes it’s just easier to explain your ideas with a video. Simply click the Multimedia tab on your device’s screen and you can load and display
JPEG images (all operating systems) and play MP4 videos. You can also display and share PDFs from any logged-in device. VIA Collage features a 10Mbps maximum video bitrate for 30fps or 60fps videos and handles video files of up to
8GB.
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1.2 Controls and Connections
This section defines VIA Connect PRO.
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Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
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Feature
USB 3.0 Connectors
Ω/SPDIF 3.5mm Mini Jack
Lock Opening
Power Connector
HDMI Connector
Mini DisplayPort Connector
LAN RJ-45 Connector
USB 3.0 Connectors
Function
Connect to up to two USB devices
Connects to earphones or a speaker (digital embedded audio from HDMI and analog audio supported; S/PDIF not presently supported)
Connects to a security locking cable
Connects to the 19V DC power supply
Connects to an HDMI acceptor
Connects to a mini DisplayPort acceptor
Connects to a wireless router
Connect to up to two USB devices
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2 Setting Up
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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VIA Connect PRO. After connecting VIA Connect PRO, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VIA Connect PRO as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 you
need:
A VIA Connect PRO Wireless Collaboration Hub
A display (projector, monitor, or screen). NOTE: A touchscreen display is best for annotation
A Local Area Network (LAN) cable for connection to your network. For wireless network connectivity, use a commercial wireless router
The following client devices are applicable with Kramer's VIA collaboration hub:
A Windows 7/8
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(32-bit/64-bit) computer
A Macintosh
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computer, using OSX 10.6.5 or newer (version 10.6.8 recommended)
An iPad/iPhone
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tablet/smartphone with the VIA Connect PRO app installed
(iPad 2 or later, iOS 5 or later, iOS 6.0 recommended)
An Android
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OS 3.2 tablet/smartphone with the VIA Connect PRO app installed
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Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
2.1 Connecting VIA Connect PRO to a Display
VIA Connect PRO is equipped with HDMI and mini DP display output connectors.
The HDMI connection can be used with any compatible projection or directview display, such as an LCD monitor. This connection carries embedded audio, and can also be routed and switched just like any other HDMI connection
The mini DisplayPort connector connects to a DisplayPort display or to a
VGA display by means of a mini DP to VGA adapter cable included in the packaging of VIA Connect Pro
VIA Connect PRO
’s internal video card reads the Extended Display Identification
Data (EDID) for any connected display and sets the optimum display resolution and image refresh rate automatically through the HDMI and Mini DisplayPort jacks.
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For full functionality, VIA Connect PRO must be connected to a local area network (LAN). You must assign an IP address to the VIA Connect PRO.
NOTE: Do not turn the device on before connecting the LAN port to the network.
NOTE: To allow participation in a collaborative session (send and receive content), connect the VIA Connect PRO hub and all participant devices (PCs/ MACs/ smartphones/tablets) to the same network (LAN - wired/wireless).
The VIA Connect PRO hub receives user’s display/screen information and multimedia files from their device (laptop/tablet/smartphone) and sends them to the collaboration display (the display connected directly to VIA Connect PRO hub unit).
2.2 Downloading and Running VIA Connect PRO Software
All participants in a meeting must download and run either the Kramer VIA executable file (PC, Mac) or the appropriate Android/iOS app.
To access the PC and Mac executable files:
Open your Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Connect
PRO unit
Your Web browser recognizes your OS (MAC/Windows) and directs you to the correct client software
Choose from following two options:
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To run the VIA app virtually (without installing it on your computer), select
“Click to Run VIA”. Once downloaded, locate the file on your computer
(under
“Downloads”) and click to launch it. The VIA Connect PRO login screen appears
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To permanently install the VIA app, select “Click to Install VIA”. It downloads an .exe file to your computer and asks if you want to run this file. Click Yes and follow the Setup instructions. The VIA app is saved to the KRAMER folder on your C: drive. It creates a shortcut on the desktop for easy access.
For tablets and smartphones, the Kramer VIA app is found in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
Alternatively, you can open your Web browser on your mobile device and enter the
IP address for your VIA Connect PRO unit; choose from the following two options:
Download the app to your tablet/phone and install. When the app is run, the following screen appears:
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2.3 Logging In to VIA Connect PRO
Windows and Mac OS
Choose a username (nickname) for your device (it can be any mix of letters and numbers) then enter it on the login screen
Next, enter the room code, seen on the lower right part of the screen. This lets you access VIA Connect PRO
iOS and Android
First, enter the IP address for the VIA Connect PRO. This is found on the main display screen in the lower left
Next, choose a username (nickname) for your device (it can be any mix of letters and numbers) then enter it on the login screen of your device
Finally, enter the room code as seen on the lower right part of the screen.
This lets you access VIA Connect PRO.
Now, you’re ready to go!
2.4 Using iOS Mirroring to Share your Screen
All participants in a meeting using an Apple device can mirror their screen by using the Airplay service. No application is required to activate this mode. However, the
VIA Connect PRO unit must run firmware version 1.6 or later and iOS mirroring feature must be enabled
(see the “settings” section for more details).
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2.4.1 From your iOS Device (iPhone or iPad/Mini iPad)
Connect your Apple device to the network where the VIA Connect PRO resides.
Swipe up from the bottom of the iPad or iPhone to reveal the Control Center.
Click AirPlay and choose the VIA Connect PRO
’s AirPlay device name. By default the VIA’s AirPlay device is named VIA_AirMirror_XXXX, where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers.
Note: If the room code is enabled on the VIA Connect PRO, you are prompted to enter the same 4-digit security code when attempting to mirror your iOS device.
This code appears on the main screen of the VIA Connect PRO.
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2.4.2 MacBooks and Apple Computers
Connect your Apple device to the network where the VIA Connect PRO resides.
Click the AirPlay menu on the Apple Menu Bar. This is located in the top right corner of the screen near the clock.
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Choose the VIA
Connect PRO’s AirPlay device name. By default the VIA’s
AirPlay device is named VIA_AirMirror_XXXX, where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers.
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Note: If the Room Code is enabled on the VIA Connect PRO, you are prompted to enter the same 4-digit security code when attempting to mirror you iOS device.
This code appears on the main screen of the VIA Connect PRO.
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3 VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They
Do
VIA Connect PRO presents two types of screens depending whether it is being used by the Admin or by a User. The following screen shots illustrate both types.
Figure 3 shows the VIA Connect PRO main Admin screen and its functions:
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Figure 3: VIA Connect PRO Admin Screen and Features
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Item
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Features
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Whiteboard
Participants
Cloud
Shutdown
Reboot
Settings
Action
Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA
Connect PRO
Opens a canvas to annotate, draw, and update document collaboratively over a live stream
Provides a list of all participants in the session
Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the session
Shuts down VIA Connect PRO system
Reboots VIA Connect PRO System
Performs settings on the LAN, configurations related to room code, system controls, wallpaper and activation center
Figure 4 shows the VIA Connect PRO main User screen and its functions:
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Figure 4: VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features
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Item
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Features
Step-In/
Step-Out
Participants
Multimedia
Cloud
Action
Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA
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Allows the user to show his device's screen on main display, or to step out
Provides a list of all participants in the session
Supports video formats: avi, vob, mp4, mov, mpx (ex. mpg).
Shares smooth full-motion video (up to 1080p/60), MP3 files and photos
Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the session
Enable Control Gives participants control over the presenters Mac or PC laptop
Whiteboard
File Transfer
Click to open a whiteboard at the main screen. It activates
“Start Collaboration” automatically and allows the user to interact and control the main display
Shares files between the available participants during the session
Start
Collaboration
Click to collaborate through a common display using your own device. Multiple users can interact and control the main display at the same time
Chat Allows sending chat messages among available participants during that session
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4 Using VIA Connect PRO
VIA Connect PRO is a powerful and versatile collaboration hub that gives participants a wide selection of presentation tools. In this section, we’ll look at each of those tools and discuss briefly how it works.
4.1 VIA Connect PRO Main Menu
This section refers to the user's experience.
The VIA Connect PRO User main menu has three tabs across the top
– Features,
Step-In/Out, and Participants.
Clicking on the Features icon on the main menu allows the user to see and access all available functions of VIA Connect PRO
Clicking on the Step-In icon on the main menu displays your PC/device screen on the main screen. Clicking Step-Out removes your device screen from the main screen
Clicking on the Participants icon ( Figure 5 ) displays a list of all participants in
the session
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Figure 5: The Participant List
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Under Participants, the following icons are used:
Item
Display Status
Icon Meaning
Start a presentation at a display
The user is currently presenting
Chat Status Start a chat session with any available participants
File Transfer
The participant is currently chatting with you. Click to open the chat session
Start a file transfer with another participant
File transfer is already active with that participant
Enable
Control
Take control of any user while the user is displaying
Admin has the control of that user
4.2 Enabling Control
This function allows the admin to take control of a participant's PC (Windows or
Mac OS). (In our example, Figure 6 , user Dave has stepped in and the Admin has
taken control of Dave):
The admin can work on Dave's system as he has taken control. (Admin can play media or work on a document or presentation file collaboratively with Dave).
Any other participant who wants to take control or collaborate with Dave's system can click on the Start Collaboration icon and drag his laptop mouse to the top and off their local screen. That cursor now moves to the VIA Connect PRO unit and appears on the main display of Dave. Buttons are shown in the picture below:
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Figure 6: Enable Control
4.3 Chatting with Participants
The admin or user can start a chat session to exchange text messages between users.
To initiate a chat session:
Go to the participant list and click the chat icon for the desired
participant. The chat window opens ( Figure 7 ) and you can chat with
selected participant:
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Figure 7: Chat Window
In the chat window, the participant
’s name is at the left side of the window and your chat messages are on the right side.
The user can check for active chat sessions by going to Features > Chat
4.4 Sharing Files
VIA Connect PRO can transfer files between PC/Mac logged in users.
To share a file:
Go to the participant list and click on the file share icon desired participant with whom you wish to share a file. for the
In the cloud directory, select the desired file on your device. Then, click
Share
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Figure 8: Admin File Sharing
The target participant needs to select a location to save the file and start the file transfer process. Once completed, the file is sav ed on that participant’s system.
Figure 9: User File Sharing
When completed, the file is saved at receiver’s system.
You can check or cancel currently sharing file from Features > File
Transfer.
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4.5 Accessing Cloud Data
The cloud is used by the admin to access all data that has been shared by participants using VIA Connect PRO hub.
To access cloud data:
Click on Features in the Admin main menu and then click on the cloud icon to go to the Cloud directory where all the users’ shared files were saved.
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Figure 10: Shared Files on the Cloud
To delete one single file from the cloud directory, click on the Trash icon
A warning note appears that this is a permanent delete action
To delete all files from the cloud directory, click on Clean Directory
A warning note appears that this is a permanent delete action
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4.6 Whiteboard Collaboration
The whiteboard function, used by the admin, creates a canvas on the VIA
Connect PRO hub. With whiteboard, the admin can:
Access a wide range of drawing and annotating tools
Insert any kind of images
To open Whiteboard by the admin:
Go to the main menu and click on the Whiteboard icon. This starts a whiteboard session on VIA Connect PRO.
Users can collaborate on a shared document using their own device.
To comment on content shown on main display user needs to:
Click on Start Collaboration or Whiteboard icon
Drag the cursor to the main display
Start annotate by using whiteboard tools
Multiple users can interact, annotate and control the main display at the same time.
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4.6.1 Whiteboard Functions
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Figure 11: Whiteboard Toolbar
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Pen
Colors
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Eraser
Erase All
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Font
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Enables drawing on the whiteboard
Changes the color of line with various available colors
Chooses the line thickness
Erases your annotations
Cleans the page
Inserts text at your whiteboard page
Changes text font of your whiteboard page
File Share
Notes
Shares files between the available participants during the session
Creates comments or remarks about your annotation at whiteboard page
Keyboard
Save
Opens a virtual keyboard at whiteboard to insert text
Saves all your activities either as PDF or as JPEG format
Show Desktop Displays your desktop with all running applications, user can also annotate at the running application using desktop stylus
Arrow Selects any object or image
Capture Area The mouse pointer turns into plus sign. Click the upper left corner of the area you want to capture and drag along the screen to the limit of the capture. The selected area is displayed in gray. The area is then included in the current or new page as an object
Previous Page Moves to previous page (when multiple pages added)
New Page
Next Page
Creates a new page or to add a new page
Moves to next page (when multiple pages added)
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4.6.2 Show Desktop
Show Desktop allows you to hide the whiteboard and to navigate freely on your desktop. A toolbar is available for making annotations on your desktop and capturing an object. For example, capture an area of the screen and add it as an object in your current page.
Icon Name
Whiteboard
Action
Press this button to immediately return to your board page
Pencil Writes on the whiteboard
Eraser
Erases precisely what you have written on the whiteboard
Selection Tool Selects any object to move it and apply changes
Capture Area Tool
The mouse pointer turns into plus sign. Click and drag over the desired area
Window Selection Directly captures a window and all of its content.
Save
Show/Hide
Saves your activity in either.jpg or .pdf format
Show/hide annotations
Exit
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Exits the whiteboard
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4.7 VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu
The Settings menu is where you configure your VIA Connect PRO unit.
The Settings menu tabs include:
LAN Settings
– configures network parameters
Room Name/Room Code
– manages room code and name preferences
Configurations
– activates/deactivates energy saving mode and system log
System Controls
– manages your display and audio settings and selects the preferred language
Wallpaper
– inserts a customized wallpaper
Authentication
– activates moderator mode and defines moderator/participants settings
Mirroring
– Enables and configures your iOS mirroring feature
To open the settings page use keyboard and mouse connected to VIA Connect
PRO unit:
Click on Features to expand
Click on Settings. It requests user name and password for the VIA Admin user
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Enter user name “su” and the password “supass”
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The Settings screen opens:
Figure 12: Settings Screen
4.7.1 LAN Settings
Use LAN settings to change the IP address, DNS and default gateway of VIA
Connect PRO. Alternatively, the DHCP option is set as default on your unit to get an automatic IP address, for easy Plug and Play setup when connecting
your Connect PRO to the network.
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When changing these settings, make sure they are correct. Incorrect values can cause a loss of communication.
To change the IP address:
Click on LAN Settings
Select IP configuration -> Static
Enter as required the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway,
DNS server 1
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Figure 13: LAN Settings Screen
When finished, click on Apply Settings
Click OK at the Confirmation Message
Click on Reboot to restart the system with the new settings
4.7.2 Room Name/Code Settings
To activate/deactivate Room Code, Date & Time:
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Figure 14: Room/Name Code Screen
Show Room Name on Wallpaper: This feature displays the Room Name (a standard IP address) on the VIA Connect PRO home screen. By default, it displays the current IP address, but you can change it to a Domain Name
System (DNS) name if local DNS services are supported by the network. To change the Room Name, enter the new address or DNS name, then click on
Apply and reboot VIA Connect PRO. To login any device to the VIA
Connect PRO client, you must enter the same Room Name in the location field on your device
Activate Room Code: The Room Code is a security overlay feature that generates and updates a four digit code. It appears on the lower right of the
VIA Connect PRO home page. When activated, this code must be entered by any device before logging into VIA Connect PRO
Show Date Time on Wallpaper: Displays the date/time on the top right of the display
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The color of the text of the room name, the room code, the date and time to show on the background of the VIA Connect PRO wallpaper can also be changed in this Settings menu.
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4.7.3 Configuration Settings
To change configurations:
Click on Configurations
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Figure 15: Configurations Screen
Activate System Log
– Activates the logging of all system activity either by the client or the gateway to aid diagnosing a problem with VIA Connect
PRO
Enable Quick Client Access
– Enables a floating icon on the desktop of the
VIA Connect PRO gateway to open the VIA Connect PRO menu. The user can click on this icon and the menu opens
Activate Energy Saving Mode
– Allows the device to switch to sleep mode after 15 minutes of no activity
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4.7.4 System Control Settings
System controls access the control panel, audio settings, display settings, task manager, system health and log files of the VIA Connect PRO unit. The log folder is only available if system logging is activated from the configurations tab of settings.
Figure 16: System Control Screen
The VIA Connect PRO unit is pre-activated by Kramer.
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4.7.5 Wallpaper Settings
This feature allows any corporation or institution to change the default screen to match their branding and in-room equipment usage instructions.
To change wallpaper:
Click on Wallpaper
Click on Import Wallpaper
Connect the USB drive with the wallpaper file (must be a png image file) and click OK from your system. Upload begins
Click on Reboot
The background image on VIA Connect PRO changes after rebooting
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Figure 17: Wallpaper Screen
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4.7.6 Authentication Settings
In this section, you can activate the Moderator Mode.
In this mode, a participant requires permission from the moderator to use the Step-
In function on VIA Connect PRO.
To enable Moderator Mode:
Click on Authentication
Select Activate Moderator Mode and the desired Authentication Mode.
Figure 18: Authentication Screen
There are three different moderator modes: Database based, active directory and
Basic.
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4.7.6.1 Database Based
This mode requires building a database of users that can access the system. The users receive credentials (username and password).
There are two default users available to login into VIA Connect PRO client in the
Moderator mode.
Moderator:
Default user name: su
Default password: supass
Participant:
Default user name: user
Default password: userpass
You can create more users as needed.
To create users:
Open the VIA Connect PRO Web site by entering the VIA Connect PRO IP address in any Web browser
At the top, login with default moderator username (supass). The moderator can create a database of participants by assigning a Username, Password and Role (Moderator or Participant) to each one of them, as shown in
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Figure 19: Moderator Mode
Now any user who was created by the moderator can get permission to join the session.
It is also possible to select one or more users to be “Web Administrator”, with the ability to change the settings from the Web administration interface.
To login into the VIA Connect PRO client when Presentation Mode is activated:
Open the VIA Connect PRO client and enter the location (IP address of the
VIA Connect PRO gateway)
Enter user name and password (as defined by moderator).
Now you see the Room Code field
Enter the room code (if Room Code is activated)
Click on Login
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Figure 20: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active
To start a presentation:
Click on “Step-In” and VIA Connect PRO sends a request to the moderator for display permission
The moderator clicks on “Allow full screen” to start the participant’s presentation on the collaboration display
The presentation is now visible on the VIA Connect PRO main display
Note: The moderator can "Step-In" at any time without permission.
4.7.6.2 Active Directory
Groups grant access to resources. Organizational units (OUs) control objects and delegate group policy settings. VIA Connect PRO seamlessly integrates with
Active directories to avoid the hassle of creating users from VIA
Connect PRO’s
Web UI.
VIA Connect PRO Gateway contains the following groups that must be mapped with Active Directory groups or organizational units:
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Moderator: A user with meeting moderator rights i.e., this user can directly display his screen on a VIA Connect PRO Gateway and can allow a participant requesting to present on the main display.
Participant: A participant of a presentation session who can join the meeting room but cannot project their desktop without the moderator’s permission.
Active directory must have groups or OUs similar to the above Moderator-
Participant hierarchy. Do not use groups which have any employee in common.
If there is no such group or organizational unit (OU), create them in a way that an employee is not in the moderator and the participant group at the same time.
Note: All connecting devices are governed through this AD or cannot login.
1. Click Activate Presentation Mode.
2. Click Active Directory under Authentication Mode.
3. Under Active Directory Settings, type in the Active Directory name in
Active Directory Domain text box.
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4. Select the Group Based or OU Based radio button as per your Active
Directory configuration.
5. Based on the above selection, type the name of Moderator and Participant
Group/OU in their respective boxes.
Note: VIA Connect PRO does not discover and connect to the Active
Directory; rather it relies on you to correctly enter the details. If there is a typographical error in any of fields, the users (Moderators and Participants) cannot log in.
6. Click Apply and Reboot to apply the changes and restart the unit.
4.7.6.3 Basic
Basic is the simplest moderator mode. By selecting the “Basic” check box and rebooting the system, the VIA unit now selects the first user logged in as the moderator.
At any time, the moderator can leave his role and anyone else can take it.
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To login into the VIA Connect PRO client when basic moderator mode is activated:
1. Open the VIA Connect PRO client and enter the location (IP address of the
VIA Connect PRO gateway).
2. Enter the nickname.
The Room Code field appears.
3. Enter the room code (if Room Code is activated).
4. Click on Login.
If you’re the first to login, you are the default moderator.
5.
Click on “Leave Moderation” anytime to stop moderating the session.
Anyone else can now click on “Become Moderator” to access this privilege.
4.7.7 Mirroring Settings
By default, the iOS mirroring is enabled and the settings are shown as in the following example:
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The VIA AirPlay device is named VIA_AirMirror_XXXX, where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers This is the name that appears when you look for AirPlay devices on your iOS device and it can be changed.
Additionally, it defaults to allow four iOS devices to simultaneously mirror on the
VIA Connect PRO. This setting can also be changed. Once these setting changes have been made, click Apply. Reboot the VIA Connect PRO for the settings to take effect
4.8 Managing Settings from the VIA Web Management
Interface
To manage settings using the Web browser:
Open the Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Connect PRO unit
Enter user name “su” and password “supass”.
Click on VIA Management tab to access the Settings menu.
Note
: Any additional user can be created and get “Web administrator” credentials.
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4.8.1.1 Network Settings
Use LAN settings to change the IP address, DNS and default gateway of VIA
Connect PRO. Apply Settings after finishing.
Alternatively, DHCP option will be set as default on your unit to get automatic IP address, for easy Plug and Play setup when connecting your
Connect PRO to the network.
Information about the Disk Space in use can be found here, as well as the MAC address of the VIA Connect PRO device.
4.8.1.2 VIA Site Management
VIA Site Management Server (VSM Server) is an optional software application
(subject to a separate pricing) that allows an administrator to monitor and make changes to all connected VIA Connect PRO or Connect gateways. It is a Webbased interface that allows the administrator to:
Add or modify an existing VIA Gateway (VIA Collage/VIA Connect PRO)
Push various settings like configuration, gateway features, client features, and so on to Collage/Connect units
Update Collage/Connect units from the central server when the updates become available
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Manage the following statuses for all Collage/Connect units attached to the
VSMS:
CPU usage
HDD usage
Off/on status
Configuration and download status
Version status
The VSMS can automatically provide individual configuration to added gateways or the settings can be configured locally.
Some changes must be made to the gateway before it can be managed from a
VIA Site Management Server.
Type the VIA Site Management Server IP
Type a Gateway ID (a gateway ID can be a random number, as long as it is unique. It helps identify the VIA Collage or Connect unit in question.)
Click Validate and Save for changes to take effect
Choose the settings “From HQ” to download the setting from the HQ server or choose “From Gateway” to keep the local settings.
Click Reboot to restart the unit
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Contact your regional sales representative for more details about this solution.
4.8.1.3 Wallpaper
This feature allows any corporation or institution to change the default screen to match their branding and in-room equipment usage instructions.
To change the wallpaper:
Click on Upload Wallpaper
Select Wallpaper (must be an image file
– jpeg, png, bmp) from your system
All previously uploaded wallpapers are saved and shown as below. To select one of them, click on “Set”.
Then click on Reboot
The background image on VIA Connect PRO changes after rebooting
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4.8.1.4 Configuration
Configuration settings are:
Activate System Log
– Activates the logging of all system activity either by the client or the gateway to aid diagnosing a problem with VIA Connect
PRO
Activate Energy Saver Mode
– To allow your unit to enter into sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity
Do Not Disturb
– This feature is aimed to easily enable a Do Not Disturb mode that will allow a user to present to the main display without any interruptions. Clicking the DND button will prevent ALL interruptions.
The user that clicked DND has full access to all features:
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DND Activated
The other users can see a modified user interface that is only allows access to the
Participants’ List. All other icons are grayed out:
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DND De-Activated
The User who enabled DND must disable DND to allow other participants to regain full functionality.
Facility to Activate/Deactivate Chat by Moderator
– This option is offered to the
Moderator of a session, to restrain users from chatting
Room Code, Room Name Settings:
Show Room Name on Wallpaper: This feature displays the Room Name (a standard IP address) on the VIA Connect PRO home screen. By default, it displays the current IP address, but you can change it to a Domain Name
System (DNS) name if local DNS services are supported by the network. To change the Room Name, enter the new address or DNS name, then click on
Apply and reboot VIA Connect PRO. To login any device to the VIA
Connect PRO client, you must enter the same Room Name in the location field on your device
Activate Room Code: The Room Code is a security overlay feature that generates and updates a four digit code. It appears on the lower right of the
VIA Connect PRO home page. When activated, this code must be entered by any device before logging into VIA Connect PRO
Always show on Wallpaper: If the room code is activated, it always shows on the wallpaper below the room name, otherwise the room code only shows when logging into any client. Set here also the refresh time of the Room
Code (30 minutes as default).
Show Date Time on Wallpaper: Displays the date/time on the top right of the display
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Show Room Name / Code on second Display also: Supported only if there is a second display connected to the VIA Connect PRO unit. This feature allows you to show the Room Name on the wallpaper of the second display connected
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The color of the text of the room name, the room code, the date and time to show on the background of the VIA Connect PRO wallpaper can also be changed in this Settings menu. Click on the square to select your preferred color.
iOS Mirror: Activate or Deactivate the iOS Mirroring Feature
When activated for the first time, the VIA’s AirPlay device will be named
VIA_AirMirror_XXXX, where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers This is the name that will appear when you look for AirPlay devices on your iOS device and it can be changed.
Additionally, it will default to allow 4 iOS devices to be mirrored to the VIA
Connect PRO simultaneously. This setting can also be changed. Once these setting changes have been made, click Apply. Reboot the VIA Connect PRO to allows the settings to take effect.
Auto Power Off Timing
Activate this feature to allow the unit to Auto Power Off at a selected time
(note that it is a 24 hours based clock)
Language
Select your preferred language for your VIA interface
Date and Time Format for Web Interface
Select your preferred Date and Time format
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4.8.1.5 Authentication
There are three different moderator modes:
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Refer to
4.8.1.6 Gateway Features
Manage the features available on the VIA gateway
Remove the features that you do not want to offer to the users. Click on the
on the icon you want to hide. Please note that any removed feature will be just hidden and not deleted. The space allocated to this specific icon will be left blank so you can manually reorganize the order of the icons by simply dragging them to your pref ferred scheduling. Make sure you click on “Apply” and Reboot your unit to apply these changes.
4.8.1.7 Client Features
Manage the features available on the VIA client:
Remove the features you do not want to offer to the users. Click on the on the icon you want to hide. Note that any removed feature will be just hidden and not deleted. The space allocated to this specific icon will be left blank so you can reorganize manually the order of the icons by simply dragging them to your preferred scheduling. Make sure you click on “Apply” and Reboot your unit to apply these changes.
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4.8.1.8 Webadmin Activity Log
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4.8.1.9 Update Firmware
Click on Utilities on the left menu and then select Update Firmware.
Browse your computer to select the correct file downloaded for the VIA Connect
PRO and click Upload. The process will start automatically:
Upon completion of the process, reboot the unit.
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Note that the upload process and then the unit reboot may take a few minutes.
4.8.1.10 Maintenance
Click on Utilities on the left menu and then select Maintenance.
You can select one by one the default configurations you would like to reset or simply click on “select all” to reset to complete default factory settings.
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4.9 User Experience
VIA Connect PRO enables a high level of collaboration in meetings. Participants can share files, chat, edit a common document, or stream full HD (1080p/60) video content. Following is a summary of VIA Connect PRO functions:
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Collaboration capabilities have been enhanced with the addition of the popular cloud services:
Google Drive
DropBox
SkyDrive
Link your cloud service (Google Drive, DropBox or SkyDrive) account to your VIA application and enjoy full access to your online documents.
Select one file from your cloud service and select among the following options:
Open -
Open the file on your screen and “Step-In” to share it on main screen
Download - Create a copy of your online file to easily access it from your VIA
Multimedia Feature
Share - Share the selected file using your preferred mailing service
Alternatively, enjoy the ability to select one file saved in your VIA Multimedia feature (photo, document or video) and choose to upload it to your cloud service account, for later usage.
Note: Different devices enable different features depending on the device capabilities. See the following illustrations.
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Figure 21: Samsung Galaxy
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Figure 22: iPad
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Figure 23: iPhone
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Figure 24: PC
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5 Technical Specifications
INPUTS:
GRAPHIC OUTPUTS:
AUDIO OUTPUT:
PROCESSOR:
MAIN MEMORY:
STORAGE:
LAN:
AUDIO OUTPUT:
POWER SUPPLY:
INPUT VOLTAGE:
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
HUMIDITY:
DIMENSIONS:
NET WEIGHT:
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
4 USB 3.0, 1 LAN on an RJ−45 connector
1 HDMI, 1 mini DisplayPort
1 stereo headphones on a 3.5mm mini jack
4th generation Intel® Dual core 1.4GHz
4GB, high speed
32GB, solid−state drive
Gigabit LAN
Analog or embedded HDMI, minimum impedance for headphones 32Ω
65W power adapter (19V, 3.4A)
100V~220V AC, 50/60Hz, auto sensing
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
11.8cm x 11.5cm x 4.0cm (4.6” x 4.5” x 1.6”) W, D, H.
0.475kg (1.0lbs)
3 power cords (US, EU, UK), Kramer mini DP to VGA adapter, VESA mounting bracket
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
Rev: 3 P/N:
2900- 300419
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