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1. 4 7 1 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 AEE Whiteboard Pencil Eraser Selection Tool Capture Area Tool Window selection Virtual Keyboard VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Action Press this button to immediately return to your board page Writes on the whiteboard Erases precisely what you have written on the whiteboard Selects any object to move it and apply changes The mouse pointer turns into plus sign Click and drag over the desired area Directly captures a window and all of its content Adds remarks or comments about the added annotation at the whiteboard Inserts text on the whiteboard Saves your activity in either jpg or pdf format Exits the whiteboard 4 7 2 Screen Share Screen Share allows the admin to share his screen with all available users so that the user can see all the activities of the gateway running at their local system only To use Screen Share e Click on features and then click on Screen Share een Share e The user sees the collaboration display screen at their system and a check mark is shown on the Screen Share button 49 Figure 14 Screen Sharing Notes The user is asked to accept to view the shar2. 2 USB Connector For upgrading firmware or connecting a USB device rs CIN 19V Connector Connects to tne 19V DG power supply TNotinuse SSS 7 IAMT RJ 45 Connector Not in use 6 LANR 45 Connector Connects toa wireless router e DISPLAY OUT DP Connector Connects to a DisplayPort display AUDIO LINE OUT 3 5mm Mini Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor Jack MIC IN 3 5mm Mini Jack Connects to a microphone Lock Opening Connects to a security locking cable VIA Calla nn u 2 Setting Up VIA Collage Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VIA Collage After connecting VIA Collage connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the VIA Collage as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 you need e AVIA Collage Wireless Collaboration Hub e A display 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 can be used with Kramer s VIA collaboration hub e A Windows 7 8 32 bit 64 bit computer e AMacintosh computer using OSX 10 6 5 or newer version 10 6 8 recommended e An iPad iPhone tablet smartphone with the VIA Collage app installed iPad 2 or later iOS 5 or later iOS 6 0 recommended e An Android OS 3 2 tablet smartphone with the VIA Colla
3. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VIA Collage Collaboration Hub For Firmware Version 1 5 P N 2900 300403 Rev 1B KRAMER VIA COLLAGE QUICK START GUIDE For Installer This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http bit ly Kramer VIA collaboration hub to download the latest manual or scan the QR code above STEP 1 Check What s in the Box 1 VIA Collage Collaboration Device 3 Quick Start Guide 2 Power supply 19V DC with power cords 4 DP to HDMI Adapter STEP 2 Install the VIA Collage Place the VIA Collage on a table or mount in a rack with optional adapter RK COLLAGE STEP 3 Inputs and Outputs at a Glance Always switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VIA Collage External HDMI Input Source MacBook Laptop Android Device iOS Device Wireless DP HDMI Powered Mouse Keyboard Router Output Output Speakers Always use Kramer high performance cables for connecting AV equipment to the VIA Collage STEP 4 Connectthe Unit e Connect keyboard and mouse e Connect your main display dual displays are optional e Connect a Local Area Network LAN cable for connection to your network or use a router for connection to Wi Fi e Connect the power supply e Turn on the device STEP 5 Configure VIA Collage Open the VIA Collage menu and click on Features then on
4. VIA Collage can directly launch a Web browser You do not need to exit VIA Collage to open a Web site or launch a Web based presentation To open the Web browser e Click on Features and click on the Web Browsing icon D Web Browsing This opens the default browser Internet Explorer through VIA Collage and you can navigate to any Web site or online video presentation file 4 15 Note In the Web management interface of the settings you can change the default browser to any one you prefer For more details see the Web management settings section Settings Menu The Settings menu is where you configure your VIA Collage unit and manage third party applications The Settings menu tabs include e LAN Settings configures network parameters e Room Name Room Code manages room code and name preferences e Configurations activate deactivate PIP and media mode activate deactivate HDMI input on startup manage your Cloud directory etc e System Controls manages your display and audio settings run control panel etc e Wallpaper inserts a customized wallpaper e Third Party Apps installs removes third party software applications e Authentication activates presentation mode and define moderator participants settings To open the settings page use keyboard and mouse connected to VIA Collage unit e Click on Features to expand e Click on Settings It requests the password for the VIA Admin user e
5. 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 CO Chat your chat messages are on the right side The user can check for active chat sessions by going to Features gt Chat 4 4 Sharing Files VIA Collage 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 gt for the desired participant with whom you wish to share a file e Inthe cloud directory select the desired file on your device Then click Share gt 16 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 000 m PR Features Whiteboard Participants WA To dave JE Cancel All gt 23 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 1 000 CI PR Features Step In 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 T Transfer File Transfer VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 5 4 6 Accessing Cloud Data The cloud is used to access all data that has been shared by participants using VIA Collage hub To access cloud data e Cli
6. l Show Room Name on wallpaper 172 16 1 39 Apply v Activate Room Code V Always Show on wallpaper Room Code Refresh Time minutes 30 X V Show Date Time on wallpaper v Show Room Name Code on Second Display also Dual Display only ogoogo 375ta Shutdown Reboot Figure 18 Room Name Code Screen Using VIA Collage Show Room Name on Wallpaper This feature displays the Room Name a standard IP address on the VIA Collage 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 Collage To login any device to the VIA Collage 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 Collage home page When activated this code must be entered by any device before logging into VIA Collage 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 Show Date Time on Wallpaper Displays the date time on the top right of the display 4 15 3 e Show Room Name Code on second Display also Supported only if there is a second display con
7. login screen appears To permanently install the VIA app select VIA Installer 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 You can create a shortcut and drag it to the desktop for easy access VIA Collage Setting Up VIA Collage WA KRAMER Room Name 192 168 11 67 Nickname dave Room Code amp QQ2 amp 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 the app is run the following screen appears Room Name 192 168 0 151 Nick Name joe Room Code Login 2 3 Logging In to VIA Collage Windows and Mac OS e Choose a username nickname for your device 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 Collage iOS and Android e First enter the IP address for the VIA Collage 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 Collage Now you re ready to go 3 VIA Collage Fun
8. Click on Reboot VIA Collage Using VIA Collage ea SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Add Application Exe file l Install Applications Figure 22 Third Party Apps Screen The user can also change the icon image and name of the added third party application To change the icon image and name of application e Click on Advance e The Set Application Name and Icons page opens e Click on Click here to browse and change the icon image e Change the application name from Application Name field VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Set Application Name amp Icons Application ee cs O i _ fa MB he _ Gem ane O eee f eee Figure 23 Setting Application Name e Close this page and the settings page as well e Reboot the VIA Collage hub To Install a Third Party Application e Click on Install Applications e When asked to logout as a VIA Collage user click Yes Do you want to logout and install third party applications for users a ra e Login again as an administrator and now you can install any application The default password is viaadmin VIA Collage Using VIA Collage E Now download any application on your system and install it on the unit Reboot the system after installation and add the application shortcut under third party apps for future use as explained
9. Settings Enter password viaadmin The Settings Menu tabs are e LAN Settings Configure your network parameters and apply settings e Room Name Code Manage room code and name preferences e Configurations Activate deactivate PiP media mode and other options e System Controls Manage your display and audio settings run control panel etc e Wallpaper Insert a custom wallpaper image e Third Party Apps Install remove third party software applications e Authentication Activate presentation mode and define moderator participant settings e Streaming Server Configure your IP streaming server address After settings are defined click on reboot button to apply all settings For more details read the Settings section in the user manual ee VIN KRAMER VIA COLLAGE QUICK START GUIDE For User STEP 1 Connect Your Device to the Proper Network Connect your device to the same network used by Kramer VIA Collage in the specific meeting room either Wi Fi or LAN STEP 2 Run or Download the Application MAC or PC 1 Navigate to the embedded Web page of VIA Collage by entering the Room Name of the VIA into your computer s browser 2 Select Virtual Run to execute the application only intended for guests who will be using the VIA once or select VIA Installer to install the VIA application on your computer intended for regular users of the VIA Welcome to VIA Collaboration Hub please download
10. above 4 15 7 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 Collage To enable Presentation Mode e Click on Authentication e Select Activate Presentation Mode and reboot VIA Collage gateway SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Database Based Active Directory Active Directory Settings Active Directory Domain Group Based OU Based VIA Group OU Active Directory Group OU Moderator Participant oco Shutdown Reboot Figure 24 Authentication Screen Ea VIA Collage Using VIA Collage VIA Collage Using VIA Collage There are two default users available to login into VIA Collage client in Presentation mode Moderator e Default user name su Default password supass Participant e Default user name user Default password userpass You can create more users as needed To create users e Open the VIA Collage Web site by entering the VIA Collage IP address in any Web browser or open a browser from any client PC connected to same network and enter VIA Collage IP address 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 Participa
11. it works with a wide range of presentation devices from desktop and notebook computers to tablets and smartphones Each participant in a VIA Collage 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 Collage 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 Collage is wireless free of dongles cables and other compatibility peripherals Key features of VIA Collage e Login using conventional Wi Fi or LAN connections no dongle needed e 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 Up to 255 users can be logged in simultaneously e Up to 12 participant screens can be displayed simultaneously on dual screens six on each screen e Supports popular third party conferencing programs e Touchscreen compatible with whiteboard and full annotation controls 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 char
12. rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer 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 questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com BY q By 2 lt a oN gt 0O Pr 9 g l3 s g E BN ote t a NEA EE NEN E e a a b N SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 2900 300403 Rev 1B P N
13. Enter the password viaadmin The Settings screen opens VIA SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Figure 16 Settings Screen e After settings are defined click on the Reboot tab to apply all 4 15 1 LAN Settings Use LAN settings to change the IP address DNS and default gateway of VIA Collage 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 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 I LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps IP Address 172 16 1 39 Subnet mask 2599 2992920 Default Gateway t72 16 1 1 DNS Server 1 t72 t6 1 1 DNS Server 2 Apply OQ Figure 17 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 4 15 2 Room Name Code Settings To activate deactivate Room Code Date amp Time 28 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage VIA Collage SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Room Code Room Name Settings
14. Screen The VIA Collage unit is pre activated by Kramer If your unit needs to be re activated contact Kramer Technical Support 4 15 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 the wallpaper e Click on Wallpaper e Click on Upload Wallpaper e Select Wallpaper must be an image file jpeg png bmp from your system e Click on Reboot The background image on VIA Collage changes after rebooting ese VIA Collage Using VIA Collage VIN SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication oa Figure 21 Wallpaper Screen 4 15 6 Third Party App Settings The Third Party App feature allows the user to add a shortcut to any third party applications already installed on VIA Collage The user can then launch these applications without exiting VIA Collage The administrator can also install any other third party application that is not available on the system that a user wants to run To add a third party application shortcut e Click on Third Party Apps e Click on Add Application Exe File e Browse to the executable of the application that you want to add as a shortcut for example go to C Program Files x86 Kingsoft Kingsoft Office office6 and select wop exe to add the shortcut of Word of Kingsoft Office e
15. ation 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 defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment 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 of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois 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 under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts wit
16. boration 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 Collage Main Menu This section refers to the user s experience The VIA Collage User main menu has three tabs across the top Features Step In Out and Participants e Clicking on the Features tab on the main menu allows the user to see and access all available functions of VIA Collage e Clicking on the Step In tab 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 Participant List tab reveals a list of all participants in the session 000 PR Features Participants michal2 V 1 5 1214 250 Room Name 192 168 0 151 o Display Chat File Participant Name Status Selected Share Q jm ch O B viaadmin ch O O gt Figure 5 The Participant List Under Participants the following icons are used 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 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage mE 4 2 Item Icon Meaning File Transfer es a file transfer with another participant gt File transfer is already active with that participant Enable C Take con
17. ck on Features and then click on the cloud icon Cry to go to the Cloud directory where all the users shared files cvs were Saved Thu Dec 25 16 39 29 201 Mon Dec 22 13 17 44 2014 Mon Dec 15 06 08 40 2014 FPG File Sun Dec 14 16 13 38 2014 Sun Dec 14 11 16 12 2014 Thu Dec 18 5 17 2 E VIATEST pdt 05 17 22 2014 Figure 10 Shared Files on the Cloud e To delete one single file from the cloud directory click on the Trash icon m A warning note appears that this is a permanent deletion e To delete all files from the cloud directory click on Clean Directory A warning note appears that this is a permanent deletion Whiteboard Collaboration The whiteboard function creates a canvas on the VIA Collage 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 e Annotate on an extended desktop VIA Collage Using VIA Collage To open the Whiteboard e Goto the main menu and click on the Whiteboard icon This starts a whiteboard session on VIA Collage 4 7 Whiteboard Functions 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Figure 11 Whiteboard Toolbar Item Icon Action Notes Creates comments or remarks about your annotation on your whiteboard page Keyboard Opens a virtual keyboard to insert text on your whiteboard e 8 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 19 Item icon Action Saves all your activities e
18. ctions and What They Do VIA Collage 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 The illustration below shows the VIA Collage main Admin screen and its functions WA Web Browsing HOMI HOMI Input 1 14 OF Settings 18 OOO OOO Features 2 Whiteboard S Skype GoToMeeting 6 Z ooo Third Party Apps Y ia a ee a O y u ie m Picture in Picture 15 Figure 3 VIA Collage Admin Features x Se 3 Participants eo webex Microsoft Lyme 7 8 em C File Transfer Chat 12 13 Shutdown Reboot 16 17 VIA Collage VIA Collage Functions and What They Do Item icon Action Features Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA Collage 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 Cloud Open the Cloud and all the files saved or shared between participants Web Browser Opens the browser at the VIA Collage gateway to present any content directly from the Web site Screen Share Pushes a mirror of the VIA Collage collaboration display on the user s devices laptop iPAD MacBook Android tablet The user can see all the activities of the VIA Collage collaboration display on his system this feature is call
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20. e refresh rate automatically through the HDMI and DisplayPort jacks VIA Collage Setting Up VIA Collage aw 2 2 For full functionality VIA Collage must be connected to a local area network LAN You must assign an IP address to the VIA Collage NOTE To allow participation in a collaborative session send and receive content connect the VIA Collage hub and all participant devices PCs MACs smartphones tablets to the same network LAN wired wireless The VIA Collage 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 Collage hub unit Downloading and Running VIA Collage 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 Collage unit e Your Web browser recognizes your OS MAC Windows and directs you to the correct client software e Choose from following two options Welcome to VIA Collaboration Hub Please download the latest ViA Application Virtual Run VIA Installer Torun the VIA app virtually without installing on your computer select Virtual Run Once downloaded locate the file on your computer under Downloads and click to launch it The VIA Collage
21. ed VIA Collage Using VIA Collage VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 30 VIA Management Authentication Manage the features available on the VIA gateway see Figure 31 e Change the default Whiteboard and Web Browsing applications by your preferred ones Click on the application you want to change and browse your computer to find the one you want to associate as default e Remove the features you don t 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 reorganize manually the order of the icons by simply dragging them to your prefferred scheduling Make sure you click on Apply and Reboot your unit to apply these changes VIA Collage Using VIA Collage at Gateway Feature Management x x x x Good Saype GoToMeeting Necrosoft Lync X x x x ooo i es Web Browsing Serwen Share Third Party Apps File Transfer Figure 31 VIA Management Gateway Features Manage the features available on the VIA client application see Figure 32 Remove the features you don t 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 reorgani
22. ed View Main Display in the Client menu Third Party Shows third party applications installed and integrated with Apps VIA Collage File Transfer Shares files between the available participants during the session 13 Chat Allows sending chat messages among available participants during that session 14 HDMI Input 1 Displays hides external video source connected to the VIA Collage input Picture in Switches the external video source HDMI input between PIP Picture Picture in Picture mode and full screen mode 16 Shut Down Shuts down the VIA Collage system 17 Reboots the VIA Collage System 18 Settings Performs settings on the LAN configurations related to room code room name third party apps system controls wallpaper streaming configuration and activation center The illustration below shows the VIA Collage main User screen and its functions OOO OOO Features VIN i Multimedia ch Start Collaboration File Transfer 12 J x R Step In 2 ka i P tb G Cloud Microsoft Lync Whiteboard 5 J a B View Main Display Chat Enable Control 10 o O HDMI Input 1 Picture in Picture 13 14 Figure 4 VIA Collage Main User Screen VIA Collage VIA Collage Functions and What They Do Item icon Action 1 Features Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA Collage 2 Step In Allows the user to show his device s screen on main display or Step Out to step out 3 Participant
23. ed screen as shown below x Incoming Share Screen request from main display a e To view the main collaboration display on the user s system the user needs to stop both his display and media 4 8 Showing Content from a Third Party Device VIA Collage gives you the flexibility to show content from any connected third party device such as a media player Apple TV Roku video cameras with composite video or HDMI outputs and Samsung s AllShare Play wireless hub along with your display You can connect an extra device to VIA Collage using the HDMI input or add an external HDMI switcher to select from multiple third party devices To use this feature e Click on Features then click on Show Hide output of HDMI Input 1 ngais minicom amp Figure 15 Showing a Third Party Screen 4 9 4 10 4 11 Picture in Picture The VIA Collage Picture in Picture feature lets you toggle between full screen mode and PIP mode for HDMI Input 1 To use PiP e Click on Features and then click on Picture in Picture This toggles the HDMI Input 1 video signal mode between PIP and Full Screen If the message shown below appears when HDMI Input is selected it means that there is no device connected to VIA Collage s HDMI input or a connected device is not turned on Report this condition to the admin No input signal detected please check the connected device is on and properly connected Calling with Sk
24. ge app installed These optional add ons can enhance your VIA Collage system e A USB or HDMI camera for distant participants connecting through Lync Skype GoToMeeting or WebEx e Aconferencing speakerphone for remote communication as well as audio playback of content being shared on the display e AKramer SID X3N 4 input multi format video over HDMI transmitter amp step in commander can also be used to expand the number of local video sources through the VIA Collage HDMI input Android Device From Q SID X3N Wireless iOS Device Router EY Q DP N Keyboard amp Laptop DP Display HDMI Display Mouse Powered Speakers aS USB lt a gt Figure 2 Connecting the VIA Collage Collaboration Hub 2 1 Connecting VIA Collage to a Display VIA Collage is equipped with dual display output connections 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 DisplayPort connection can be used with compatible projection or direct view displays Unlike the HDMI port the DisplayPort jack does not carry embedded audio and requires a separate audio connection VIA Collage s internal video card reads the Extended Display Identification Data EDID for any connected display and sets the optimum display resolution and imag
25. hin 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 this 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 How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a re
26. ither as PDF or as JPEG format Show Desktop Displays your desktop with all running applications The user can also annotate at the running application using the desktop stylus Selects any object or image Capture Area The mouse pointer turns into a 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 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 Wide Desktop Multiple screen mene Figure 12 Wide Desktop o ee keisee Figure 13 Multiple Screen 20 ad sigts e gt Ei Swe ce aoe This icon appears on the whiteboard when two displays are connected to VIA Collage Using this function you can send pages from screen 1 to screen 2 and retrieve pages from screen 2 to screen 1 When a participant sends any page to screen 2 and then annotates it on the main VIA Collage screen those annotations show simultaneously on screen 2 see Figure 12 Available when a dual display is connected to VIA Collage One display can be used for collaboration on the whiteboard and the second can share content from the users In multiple screens the user can draw on screen 1 and can send this page to screen 2 to show to the audience see Figure 13
27. medy 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 please 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 distri
28. nd Step In to share it on main screen e Download Create a copy of your online file to easily access it from your VIA Multimedia Feature e Share Share the selected file using your preferred mailing service VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 45 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 x 000 000 O PR Features Participants Hf Multimedia Web Browser View Main Display Collaboration SS QP Google Drive Dropbox HDMI In 1 Picture in Picture Figure 35 Samsung Galaxy VIA Collage Using VIA Collage ooo ooo Features Participants Uk Multimedia ch Start Collaboration Dropbox View Main Display amp HDMI Input 1 Picture In Picture Google Drive O SkyDrive Figure 36 iPad VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 64 M x FE A o Features Participants Multimedia Browser ch Start Collaboration HDMI Input 1 Picture In Picture lt O Google Drive Dropbox SkyDrive Figure 37 iPhone VIA Collage Using VIA Collage ooo ooo Features VIN ex Multimedia ch Start Collaboration e File Transfer Figure 38 PC VIA Collage U
29. nected to the VIA Collage unit This feature allows you to show the Room Name on the wallpaper of the second display connected The color of the text of the room name the room code the date and time to show on the background of the VIA Collage wallpaper can also be changed in this Settings menu Configuration Settings Configuration settings allow the user to change the cloud data path to save cloud data at any desired location It is also where the user can activate PIP mode or Media mode To change configurations e Click on Configurations SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication System Controls V Do not start HDMI input on startup Activate System Log V Activate PIP Mode IRS aise MW Enable Quick Client Access O Activate Media Mode Collaboration Data Directory Path C VIAData o Q Shutdown Figure 19 Configurations Screen VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 4 The settings include e Do not start HDMI input on startup Activate Deactivate HDMI input when powering the unit on e Activate PIP Mode Shows the output of the third party device SID X3N Apple TV Media Player etc as a PIP on VIA Collage Otherwise the output of a third party device is shown as a full screen image e Reset PIP Position Resets the default PIP position if the size or position of the default PIP window was cha
30. nged e Activate Media Mode If multiple displays are connected to VIA Collage the first display is reserved as the media screen Multimedia files play only on the first display and the presentation shows on the second display 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 Collage e Enable Quick Client Access Enables a floating icon on the desktop of the VIA Collage gateway to open the VIA Collage menu The user can click on this icon and the menu opens e Collaboration Data Directory Path Sets the path where all data is saved that has been shared over the cloud by other users By default the path is to the internal storage of the SSD 64Gb The user can attach USB storage to VIA Collage can change the directory path as needed or point to a network location System Control Settings System controls access the control panel audio settings display settings task manager system health and log files of the VIA Collage unit The log folder is only available if system logging is activated from the configurations tab of settings SETTINGS V 1 5 1014 203 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls i Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication a 7 2 v mae E oa Control Panel Audio Displays Tas Manager a VA Log Folder System Health Activate Unit Q Q Shutdown Figure 20 System Control
31. nt to each one of them as shown in Figure 25 below VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 25 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 Collage client when Presentation Mode is activated e Open the VIA Collage client and enter the location IP address of the VIA Collage 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 Room Name 192 168 0 151 v User Name dave Password sees Room Code 2222 V 1 5 1214 250 Powered By WOW Vision Figure 26 Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active To start a presentation e Click on Step In and VIA Collage sends a request to the moderator for display permission user is requesting for display e The moderator clicks on Allow to start the participant s presentation on the collaboration display The presentation is now visible on the VIA Collage main display Note The moderator can Step In at any time without permission 4 15 8 Managing Settings from the VIA Web Management Interface To manage settings using the Web browser e Open the Web browser and enter
32. r own device Whiteboard Third Party Apps Create annotate illustrate review or Supports office applications and conferencing highlight the current display programs such as Skype WebEx Go To Meeting Lync and more JU D Start Collaboration HDMI Input 1 E Click to collaborate through a common HDMI Connect any external HDMI source display using your own device Multiple users camera DVD Blu ray and present it can interact and control what s happening on over the main screen view the main display at the same time Rev 2 Vv Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Applications amp Features 1 2 VIA Collage Controls and Connections 2 Setting Up VIA Collage 2 1 Connecting VIA Collage to a Display 2 2 Downloading and Running VIA Collage Software 2 3 Logging In to VIA Collage 3 VIA Collage Functions and What They Do 4 Using VIA Collage 4 1 VIA Collage Main Menu 4 2 Enabling Control 4 3 Chatting with Participants 4 4 Sharing Files 4 5 Accessing Cloud Data 4 6 Whiteboard Collaboration 4 7 Whiteboard Functions 4 8 Showing Content from a Third Party Device 4 9 Picture in Picture 4 10 Calling with Skype 4 11 Using GoToMeeting 4 12 Using WebEx 4 13 Using Microsoft Lync 4 14 Accessing a Web Page 4 15 Settings Menu 4 16 User Experience 5 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VIA Collage Collaboration Hub Figure 2 Connecting the VIA Collage Collabo
33. ration Hub Figure 3 VIA Collage Admin Features Figure 4 VIA Collage Main User Screen 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 Wide Desktop Figure 13 Multiple Screen Figure 14 Screen Sharing Figure 15 Showing a Third Party Screen Figure 16 Settings Screen Figure 17 LAN Settings Screen Figure 18 Room Name Code Screen Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Configurations Screen System Control Screen Wallpaper Screen Third Party Apps Screen Setting Application Name Authentication Screen Moderator Mode Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active VIA Management Network Settings VIA Management Wallpaper VIA Management Configuration VIA Management Authentication VIA Management Gateway Features VIA Management Client Features Utilities Gateway Activity Log Utilities Update Firmware Samsung Galaxy iPad iPhone PC Introduction Welcome to VIA Collage VIA Collage is Kramer s unique powerful wireless presentation and collaboration hub It converts any display at any location into an interactive meeting point and
34. s 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 and photos 5 Cloud Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the session Microsoft Lync Opens Lync client for audio and video conferencing 7 Whiteboard Opens a canvas to annotate draw and update document collaboratively over a live stream 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 View Main Shows a mirror of the VIA Collage collaboration display on the Display user s devices laptop iPAD MacBook Android tablet The user can see all the activities of the VIA Collage collaboration display on his system this feature is called Screen Share in the Admin menu Chat Allows sending chat messages among available participants during that session Enable Control Gives participants control over the presenters Mac or PC laptop File Transfer Shares files between the available participants during the session HDMI Input 1 Displays hides external video source connected to the VIA Collage input Picture in Switches the external video source HDMI input between PIP Picture Picture in Picture mode and full screen mode 10 11 12 13 4 4 1 Using VIA Collage VIA Collage is a powerful and versatile colla
35. sing VIA Collage CJ View Main Display To HDMI HDMI Input 1 Microsoft Lync CO Chat E Picture in Picture PN Participants Whiteboard 1 Enable Control 5 Technical Specifications PROCESSOR VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUTPUTS STORAGE LAN Dual Gigabit LAN port 10 100 1000 auto 1 with iAMT 8 0 not installed AUDIO Integrated High Definition Audio 5 1 channel HDMI embedded 1 mic in and 1 line out on 3 5mm mini jacks USB 4 USB 3 0 ports 1 USB 2 0 port POWER CONSUMPTION OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY DIMENSIONS 11 7 x 2 2 x 8 3 W D H WEIGHT INCLUDED ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL 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 What is 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 deterior
36. t 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 Collage Up to six different participant screens can be shown at the same time VIA Collage automatically sizes each screen to the maximum available resolution displaying tiles for two or more screens 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 Windows and Mac PCs and iOS devices only You can also display and share PDFs from any logged in device VIA Collage Controls and Connections This section defines VIA Collage V A COLLAGE m DISPLAY OUT ag LAN DP HOMI Figure 1 VIA Collage Collaboration Hub Feature Function Power Button For turning the machine on and off
37. the IP address for your VIA Collage unit e Enter user name su and password supass e Click on VIA Management tab to access the Settings menu KRAMER User Management VIA Management Gateway IP 172 16 1 39 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Network Settings Wallpaper Configuration Authentication Gateway Features Apply Settings Default Gateway 172 16 1 1 DNS Server 172 16 1 1 Client Features Utilities Home Total Disk Size Logout Space Available Reboot Shutdown VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 27 VIA Management Network Settings VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 39 VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Figure 28 VIA Management Wallpaper Configuration Authentication Gateway Features Client Features VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Co miguraton Do not start HDMI input on startup Activate PIP Mode Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER tion E Activate System Log E Activate Media Mode Room Code Room Name Settings show Room Name on wallpaper Activate Room Code Room Code Refresh Twme Minutes Show Date Time on wallpaper Enable Quick Client Access Bizz Always show on wallpaper E 24 hours format Show Room Name Code on second Display also Dual Display Only Auto Power Off Timing Hrs Minuts Activate o0 ix Figure 29 VIA Management Configuration Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserv
38. the latest VIA Application VA Cred Virtual Run VIA Installer iOS Android 1 Download and install the free VIA App from Apple s App Store or Google s Play Store Use the QR code above STEP 3 Login Room Name Copy the room name as appears in the wallpaper VIN IP Address Poom Mameli 192 168 11 67 Nickname Enter a name for your device Nickname R Code E idi f Room Code 0002 oom Code tnter a 4 digit code as it appears in the wallpaper Login Press Login to join the meeting STEP 4 Main Menu VIN 2gp ch BR o Features Step in Participants Click on Step in to put your screen up front and on Participants to see who else is connected STEP 5 Features X gt A o EN m L USD De VIA Collage Quick Start P N 2900 300403GS REV 2 PN 2900 3004030S Wireless Connection Enable Control 0 Bring your own device BYOD and join Give a participant control over the the session through wireless connection presenter s MAC or PC laptops No dongle is needed MultiMedia Chat Share smooth full motion video up to Send a message to a colleague in the 1080p 60 Mp3 files and photos meeting Cloud Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the meeting Web Browser Open a browser for presenting any content directly from a website File Transfer View Main Display Share a file with one or several collaborators View the main screen on you
39. trol of any user while the user is displaying 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 cursor now moves to the VIA Collage unit and appears on the main display of Dave Buttons are shown in the picture below o00 L PI 5 alfaia Features Whiteboard Participants VIN V 1 5 1214 250 viaadmin Room Name 192 168 0 151 Participant Name rate praamid Maea Mask M dave tO bat O gt Q jm om oO DB Q joe Ti d O gt 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 D for the desired participant The chat window opens and you can chat with selected participant VIA Collage Using VIA Collage E 000 ch He o Features Step in Participants VIN PARTICIPANTS joe dave Hi Joe
40. wrreless connection presenters MACS or PC laptops No donge is needed Pultima Cheat Share smooth full moton wideo up to Gend a message to a colleague in the 1020 60 Mp hes and photos meeting Cloud Dreg and drop fles to the doud to share netanthy with everyone m the meeting Yeb Ebrroweer Open a browser for presenting any coment dinsctly from a website Fie Transfer Veenw Misin Displey Share a fle with one or several View the main soreen on your aan dence i gt 1 D collaborators Whitebosard ESS Third Party Apps Crente annotate ilustrate renew or O00 Supports dice sppicatons and conferencing haghlight the current dapi progama such as Gkype Webee Go To Meeting Lot and more Gtert Collaboration HOM Input 1 E E Diz to colaborate through a comman HOM Connect ery external HOMI source depky uing your oan dece Wubple users camera DWO Blerey and present i an merat and control whats happening on Over the man Screen wew the main display st the seme Gre Collaboration capabilities have been enhanced with the addition of the popular 4 cloud services e Google Drive n e DropBox mm dh SkyDrive e 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 e Open Open the file on your screen a
41. ype VIA Collage lets you call using Skype to any other Skype user in the world To activate Skype O e Click on Features and click on Skype This launches Skype and you can login and call chat with any available contact Using GoToMeeting GotoMeeting is integrated with VIA Collage providing you with a simple and powerful way to hold unlimited online meetings A VIA Collage admin can start a meeting and share his screen with any available user anywhere in the world To launch GoToMeeting ge GoToMeeting e Click on Features and click on 4 12 4 13 4 14 This takes you to the GoToMeeting website http www gotomeeting com fec where you can download the executable file and start an online meeting Using WebEx WebEx is a conferencing program which lets you and others meet online and share files information and expertise WebEx is integrated with VIA Collage To activate a WebEx online meeting e Click on Features and click on the WebEx icon P webex This links to the WebEx Web site http www webex com from which you can download the app and start online meetings Using Microsoft Lync Microsoft Lync provides instant messaging voice over IP and video conferencing To start video conferencing with Microsoft Lync e Click on Features and click on LA Microsoft Lync This opens the Microsoft Lync sign in page The user can login and start messaging or video conferencing Accessing a Web Page
42. ze manually the order of the icons by simply dragging them to your prefferred scheduling Make sure you click on Apply and Reboot your unit to apply these changes VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Client Feature ie x x x Cogn f o Start Coaboraton View Main Display Chat x x _ Es nomi File Transfer HOMI input 1 Picture n Picture Apply Reset Reboot ht 2014 All Rig VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Figure 32 VIA Management Client Features Start Date 2014 12 28 tilities End Date 2014 12 28 sateway Activity Log User Select Webadmin Activity Log Update Firmware Total number of log entries found 12 Activity Date Time 2014 12 28 09 35 34 Loggedin Figure 33 Utilities Gateway Activity Log VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 43 VA User Management VIA Management Utilities Gateway Activity Log Webadmin Activity Log Update Firmware Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved KRAMER VIA Version 1 5 1214 238 Figure 34 Utilities Update Firmware 4 16 User Experience VIA Collage 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 Collage functions Za VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Wireless Connection Enable Control a T aps Bng your own daie BYOD and join Give a par cpant control over the A al the seseon through
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