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1. STEP 4 Main Menu Erp Click on Step in to put your screen up front and on Participants to see who else is connected WA aoo STEP S Features li VVinelegs Connection Bring your own dewee BYOD and jain the session through wireless connection ia dongi is needed MiultiKW_Mecia Share smaeth Tul moton vidis up ta 1080s A50 Mpa files and photos Claud Drag and drop figs to the cloud tn share rely with everyane in tie meeting File Transfer Shara a file with pna ar severa calanoratare C m ch Erabilia Control Gre partaopant conira ger the aresanter s MAGE or PC laptops Chat Send message bo colleague mipeting thu Whiteboard Create grinocace Ilustrate review ar nighlight the current chapir Start GColsboratian ick to callabargte through a comman display using your cwn device Multiple users can interact and cantral whats happening on tha main display at the same tre Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Applications amp Features 1 2 Controls and Connections 2 Setting Up 2 1 Connecting VIA Connect PRO to a Display 2 2 Downloading and Running VIA Connect PRO Software 2 3 Logging In to VIA Connect PRO 3 VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do 4 Using VIA Connect PRO 4 1 VIA Connect PRO Main Menu 4 2 Enabling Control 4 3 Chatting with Participants 4 4 Sharing Files 4 5 Accessing Cloud Data 4 6 Whiteboard Col2. The color of the text of the room name the room code the date and time Configuration Settings To change configurations e Click on Configurations e 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 e 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 e Activate Energy Saving Mode Allows the device to switch to sleep mode after 15 minutes of no activity Authentication Settings In this section you can activate Presentation moderator participant Mode In this mode a participant requires permission from the moderator to use the Step In function on VIA Connect PRO To enable Presentation Mode e Click on Authentication e Select Activate Presentation Mode and reboot VIA Connect PRO gateway LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Authentication O Activate Presentation Mode Authentication Mode Database Based Active Directory Active Directory Settings Active Directory Domain Group Based OU Based VIA Group Active Directory Group OU Moderator Participant Figure 15 Authentication Screen There are 2 default users available to login into VIA Connect PRO client in Presentation mode Moderator e Default user name su Default passwo
3. e Inthe cloud directory select the desired file on your device Then click Share gt VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO LJ Features Whiteboard To dave Cancel All V A gt 23 Participants T MB 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 saved on that participant s system ooo T ooo Features Step in PR Participants 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 gt File Transfer VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO File Transfer 4 5 Accessing Cloud Data The cloud is used to access all data that has been shared by participants using VIA Connect PRO hub To access cloud data e Click on Features and then click the cloud icon Cry to go to the Cloud directory where all the users shared files were saved Modified Date Wed Jun 11 13 51 40 2014 Wed Jun 11 13 51 19 2014 Wed Jun 11 13 51 41 2014 Folder snap1 png png File 261 96 KB snap2 png png File 242 79 KB Clean Directory Figure 10 Shared Files on the Cloud e To delete all files from the cloud directory click on Clean Directory e Awarning note appears that this is a permanent delete
4. 4 72 Room Name Code Settings To activate deactivate Room Code Date amp Time SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Authentication Room Code Room Name Settings v Show Room Name on wallpaper 192 168 0 150 v Activate Room Code v Always Show on wallpaper Room Code Refresh Time minutes 30 M v Show Date Time on wallpaper 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 VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO 4 7 3 4 7 4 to show on the background of the VIA Connect PRO wallpaper can also be changed in this Settings menu
5. Gateway IP Subnet Mask 5 DNS Server 192 168 1 39 Apply Settings Total Disk Size 36 6 GB Space Available 32 GB Reboot Shutdown VIA Version 1 4 0714 180 Copyright 2014 AN Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 19 Web Browsing Management Network Settings Wallpaper VA Click Here to Upload Reboot VIA Version 1 4 0714 180 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 20 Web Browsing Management Wallpaper Settings r Cordiguration Activate System Log enable Quick Client Access r Room Code Room Name Settings E Show Room Name on wallpaper I 192 168 1 39 E Activate Room Code E Always show on wallpaper Room Code Refresh Time Minutes 30 Show Date Time on wallpaper m r Auto Power Off Timin Hrs Minuts VIA Version 1 4 0714 180 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 21 Web Browsing Management Configuration Settings VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO 4 8 VA User Management VIA Manageme Utilities Home Logout nt VIA Version 1 4 0714 180 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 22 Web Browsing Management Authentication Settings 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 LER CO nv lt Following is a summary of VIA Connect
6. PRO functions Wireless Connection ring your own dece B YULI and join the session through wireless conectan Ko dongle is needed Feta clima Share smooth full moton wdeo up ta 1080p 60 Mp3 Files and photos Cloud Dreg and drop fies to the claud to share matant with everyone in the meeting Fie Transfer Share a fle wth one ar meveral collsborstors VWihibebosrd reste smnatata ilustrate review or highlight the current displeri Start Collaboration Dick to collsborste through a common depky sing your mam deve Multiple users cmn interact and control what s happening on the main display the seme ome Enable Control Give a participant control over the presenter s MACS or PC laptops Chest Bend a message to a colleague in the meeting Note Different devices enable different features depending on the device VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO capabilities See the following illustrations 000 PR Features Participants gt e un Multimedia Start Collaboration Web Browsing Figure 23 Samsung Galaxy VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO Figure 24 iPad VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO eeeeo Pelephone 519508 Features Figure 25 iPhone VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO c Enable Control File Transfer Figure 26 PC VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO 5 Technical Speci
7. computer You are prompted to save this file to your computer Select OK and download e Once downloaded locate the file on your computer under Downloads and click to launch it You then see the VIA Connect PRO login screen For faster access move the file to your desktop VIN KRAMER Room Name 192 168 11 67 Nickname dave Room Code 002 G9 e For tablets and smartphones the Kramer VIA app is found in the App Store iOS and Google Play Android Download the app to your tablet phone and install When you run the app you see the following screen WA KRAMER Room Name 192 168 0 151 Nick Name joe Room Code 2 3 Logging In to VIA Connect PRO Windows and Mac OS e Choose a username nickname for your device it can be any mix of letters and numbers then enter it on the login screen e Next enter the room code seen on the lower right part of the screen This lets you access VIA Connect PRO IOS and Android e First enter the IP address for the VIA Connect PRO This is found on the main display screen in the lower left e 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 e 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 g0 VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do VIA Connect PRO presents two types of
8. preferences System Controls Manage your display and audio settings Walpaper Insert a custom wallpaper image Authentication Activate presentation mode and define moderator participant settings After settings are defined click on the reboot button to apply all settings Far more details read the Settings section in the user manual KRAMER VIA CONNECT PRO QUICK START GUIDE For User STEP 41 Connect Your Device to the Proper Network Connect your davice to the same network used by Kramer VIA Connect PRO in the specific meeting room either Wi Fi or LAN STEP 2 Aun or Dowmload the Application MAC or PG 1 Newgate to thia embedded Web page of VIA Connect PRO by entering the Room Mama of the VIA into your computer s browser 2 Select Mac or Windows and run the application or download the installation file by clicking on the VIA Setups tab Welcome to VIA Collaboration Hub please download the latest VIA Application WINDOWS VIA SETUPS iOS Android 1 Download and install the frae VIA App from Apple s App Store or Google s Play Stare Use the GA code above STEP 3 Login Room Name Copy the room name as appears in the wallpaper VIN IP Address Room Name 39 58 01 87 Nickname Enter a name for your device Nickname dmm En digit cod appears in the wallpaper mar Room Code Enter a git code as f appears in the wallpape Login Press Login to join the meeting
9. 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 SE 1 L1 9 aie 3 0 Features Whiteboard Participants V A Shutdown Reboot Settings Figure 3 VIA Connect PRO Admin Screen and Features VIA Connect PRO VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do Item Icon Action 1 Features Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA Connect PRO 2 Whiteboard Opens a canvas to annotate draw and update document collaboratively over a live stream Participants Provides a list of all participants in the session 4 Cloud Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the session Shutdown Shuts down VIA Connect PRO system 6 Reboot Reboots VIA Connect PRO System 7 Settings 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 Enn 05 2 3 o Features Participants ex ET Multimedia Enable Control File Transfer 4 6 7 Start Collaboration 8 Figure 4 VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features Item Icon Action Features E user to see and access all available features of VIA Connect PRO Step In Allows the user to show his device s screen on main display or Step Out to step out
10. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub PSN 2900 30041 9 Rev 1 KRAMER VIA CONNECT PRO QUICK START GUIDE For Installer This quida helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http bit ly Kramer VlA collaboration hub to download the latest manual or scan the GR code above STEP 1 Check What s inthe Box 1 VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Device 34 Quick Start Guide 2 Power supply with power cords 4 Mini OP to VGA Adapter STEP eB Inputs and Outputs at a Glance Always switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VIA Connect PRO MacBook Laptop 1 Android Device E je OS ay Device HOMI Mini OP Wireless Mouse Keyboard Output Output Router Always use Kramer high performance cables far connecting AV equipment to the VIA Connect PRO STEP 3 Connect the Unit Connect keyboard and mouse Connect your main display Connect a Local Area Network LAN cable for connection ta your network or use a router for connection ta WH Connect the power supply Turn on the device STEP 4 Configure VIA Connect PRO Open the VIA Connect PRO menu and click on Features then on Settings Enter password supass The Settings Menu tabs are LAN Settings Configure your network parameters and apply settings Room Name Code Manage room code and name
11. Participants Provides a list of all participants in the session 4 Multimedia Supports video formats avi vob mp4 mov mpx ex mpg Shares smooth full motion video up to 1080p 60 MP3 files and photos 5 Cloud 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 File Transfer Shares files between the available participants during the session Start Click to collaborate through a common display using your own Collaboration 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 4 1 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 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 e Clicking on the Features icon on the main menu allows the user to see and access all available functions of VIA Connect PRO e 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 e Clicking on the Parti
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13. action 16 VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO 4 6 Whiteboard Collaboration The whiteboard function creates a canvas on the VIA Connect PRO hub With whiteboard you can e Access a wide range of drawing and annotating tools e Comment on any content shown on screen e Insert any kind of images To open Whiteboard e Goto the main menu and click on the Whiteboard icon This starts a whiteboard session on VIA Connect PRO 4 6 1 Whiteboard Functions 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Figure 11 Whiteboard Toolbar Font EE kl ca un ona Show Desktop 14 Capture Area Tool New page Action 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 Shares files between the available participants during the session Creates comments or remarks about your annotation at whiteboard page Opens a virtual keyboard at whiteboard to insert text Saves all your activities either as PDF or as JPEG format Displays your desktop with all running applications user can also annotate at the running application using desktop stylus Selects any object or image 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 dis
14. cipants icon Figure 5 reveals a list of all participants in the session x lt PR gt Features Whiteboard Participants _ viaadmin V 1 4 0514 168 Room Name 192 168 0 151 Display Display Chat File Participant Name Control Status Selected Share Q dave Oo O C Q im oho O C Q jo o O C Figure 5 The Participant List 4 2 Under Participants the following icons are used Icon Meaning Display Status Start a presentation at a display The user is currently presenting Chat Status Start a chat session with any available participants The participant is currently chatting with you Click to open the chat session File Transfer Start a file transfer with another participant File transfer is already active with that participant Enable Take control of any user while the user is displaying Control Admin has the control of that user 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 cur
15. e visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THI
16. er inserts a customized wallpaper e Authentication activates presentation mode and define moderator participants settings To open the settings page use keyboard and mouse connected to VIA Connect PRO unit e Click on Features to expand e Click on Settings It requests user name and password for the VIA Admin user e Enter the password supass The Settings screen opens SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls W Authentication Figure 12 Settings Screen e After settings are defined click on Reboot tab to apply all VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO 4 7 1 VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO LAN Settings Use LAN settings to change the IP address DNS and default gateway of VIA Connect PRO When changing these settings make sure they are correct Incorrect values can cause a loss of communication To change the IP address e Click on LAN Settings e Enter as required the IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server 1 DNS server 2 SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Authentication IP Address 192 168 0 150 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DNS Server 1 192 168 0 0 DNS Server 2 Apply Settings Figure 13 LAN Settings Screen e When finished click on Apply Settings e Click OK at the Confirmation Message e Click on Reboot to restart the system with the new settings
17. er Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 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 guestions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info Okramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power e supply before opening and servicing P N 2900 300419 Rev 1
18. fect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons eguipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Three years as ofthis printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Who is Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim underthis limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace t
19. fications INPUTS GRAPHIC OUTPUTS AUDIO OUTPUT PROCESSOR STORAGE AUDIO POWER SUPPLY INPUT VOLTAGE STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 11 8cm x 11 5cm x 4 0cm 4 6 x 4 5 x 1 6 W D H NET WEIGHT 0 475kg 1 0lbs INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 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 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a de
20. haring 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 Windows and Mac PCs and iOS devices only You can also display and share PDFs from any logged in device Controls and Connections This section defines VIA Connect PRO Q SPDIF B mist Figure 1 VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub Feature Function 6 Mini DisplayPort Connector Connects to a mini DisplayPort acceptor e USE3 0Connectors Connect to up to two USB devices VIA Connect PRO Introduction 2 Setting Up 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 ill
21. his product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product Howto Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers pleas
22. isplayPort 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 VIA Connect PRO Setting Up 2 2 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 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 e Open your Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Connect PRO unit e Click on the file format Win7 8 Mac OS for your
23. kly 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 e Login using conventional Wi Fi or LAN connections no dongle needed Provides true HD 1080p 60 video streaming e Supports Windows laptops and MAC as well as iOS and Android mobile operating systems e Compatible with all common Web browsers e Upto 255 simultaneous users can be logged in e Upto 4 participant screens can be displayed simultaneously 1 1 1 2 Applications amp 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 s
24. laboration 4 7 VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu 4 8 User Experience 5 Technical Specifications 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 6 Enable Control Figure 7 Chat Window Figure 8 Admin File Sharing Figure 9 User File Sharing Figure 10 Shared Files on the Cloud Figure 11 Whiteboard Toolbar Figure 12 Settings Screen Figure 13 LAN Settings Screen Figure 14 Room Name Code Screen Figure 15 Authentication Screen Figure 16 Moderator Mode Figure 17 Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active Figure 18 Wallpaper Screen Figure 19 Web Browsing Management Network Settings Figure 20 Web Browsing Management Wallpaper Settings Figure 21 Web Browsing Management Configuration Settings Figure 22 Web Browsing Management Authentication Settings Figure 23 Samsung Galaxy Figure 24 iPad Figure 25 iPhone Figure 26 PC 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 quic
25. llow 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 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 e Click on Wallpaper e Click on Import Wallpaper e Connect the USB drive with the wallpaper file must be a png image file and click OK from your system Upload begins 4 7 6 VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO e Click on Reboot The background image on VIA Connect PRO changes after rebooting SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Authentication Upload Wallpaper Figure 18 Wallpaper Screen System Control Settings System controls access the audio settings display settings 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 The VIA Connect PRO unit is pre activated by Kramer To access the Settings via any connected PC device Open your Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Connect PRO unit e Enter user name su and password supass e Click on Via Management tab to access the Settings menu Network Settings Device Information
26. played in gray The area is then included in the current or new page as an object Moves to previous page when multiple pages added Creates a new page or to add a new page Moves to next page when multiple pages added Closes the whiteboard 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 Name Action Whiteboard Press this button to immediately return to your board page Writes on the whiteboard Erases precisely what you have written on the Eraser whiteboard Selection Tool Selects any object to move it and apply changes The mouse pointer turns into plus sign Click and Capture Area Tool drag over the desired area Window Selection Directly captures a window and all of its content Saves your activity in either jpg or pdf format Show Hide Show hide annotations T Exits the whiteboard 4 7 VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu The Settings menu is where you configure your VIA Connect PRO unit The Settings menu tabs include e LAN Settings configures network parameters e Room Name Room Code manages room code and name preferences e Configurations activates deactivates energy saving mode and system log e System Controls manages your display and audio settings e Wallpap
27. rd supass Participant e Default user name user Default password userpass You can create more users as needed To create users e Open the VIA Connect PRO Web site by entering the VIA Connect PRO IP address in any Web browser VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO e Atthe 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 Figure 16 below ALA re 1 15 Ll Liga mLa adi iip Basars sc PRANTE Figure 16 Moderator Mode Now any user who was created by the moderator can get permission to join the session To login into the VIA Connect PRO client when Presentation Mode is activated e Open the VIA Connect PRO client and enter the location IP address of the VIA Connect PRO gateway e Enter user name and password as defined by moderator Now you see the Room Code field e Enter the room code if Room Code is activated e Click on Login VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO E VIN KRAMER Room Name 192 168 0 151 m User Name dave Password eee Room Code 2222 V 1 4 0514 168 Powered By WOW Vision Figure 17 Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active To start a presentation e Click on Step In and VIA Connect PRO sends a request to the moderator for display permission user is requesting for display e The moderator clicks on A
28. sor now moves to the VIA Connect PRO unit and appears on the main display of Dave Buttons are shown in the picture below ooo i 000 Features Whiteboard V A viaadmin Room Name 192 168 0 151 Participant Name amem Q dave Q Q joe to Display Status Participants V 1 4 0514 168 Chat File Selected Share O C O C O C 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 e Goto 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 VIA Connect PRO Using VIA Connect PRO f 000 LJ o Features Step In Participants V A PARTICIPANTS Joe dave Hi Joe Hello Dave What a great meeting session dave Yes it is 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 gt Chat Sharing Files VIA Connect PRO can transfer files between PC Mac logged in users To share a file e Goto the participant list and click on the file share icon desired participant with whom you wish to share a file Co Chat for the
29. ustrated in the example in Figure 2 you need e A VIA Connect PRO Wireless Collaboration Hub e Adisplay projector monitor or screen NOTE A touchscreen display is best for annotation e 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 e A Windows 7 8 32 bit 64 bit computer e A Macintosh computer using OSX 10 6 5 or newer version 10 6 8 recommended e AniPad iPhone tablet smartphone with the VIA Connect PRO app installed iPad 2 or later iOS 5 or later iOS 6 0 recommended An Android OS 3 2 tablet smartphone with the VIA Connect PRO app installed HDMI X Display Ethernet Mini DP See Note lt gt Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse MacBook Android iOS for Admin Control Laptop Device Device Note For VGA display use Mini DP to VGA Adapter Cable included accessory 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 e The HDMI connection can be used with any compatible projection or direct view display such as an LCD monitor This connection carries embedded audio and can also be routed and switched just like any other HDMI connection e The mini DisplayPort connector connects to a D
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