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Kramer VIA GO2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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VIA GO²
Wireless Presentation Solution
(For Firmware Version 3.0)
P/N: 2900-301300 Rev 1
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution (For Firmware Version 3.0) P/N: 2900-301300 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Managing Net work Settings Managing VIA Feat ures For User: Running Kramer VIA App Running Kramer VIA App f or PC and Mac Running Kramer VIA App f or Tablets & Smartphones Running Kramer VIA App f rom a Web Browser...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling. Overview Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution. VIA GO² gives iOS, Android, Chromebook, PC, and Mac users instant wireless connectivity with 4K advanced presentation capabilities.

  • Page 5: Supported Devices

    • iPad/iPhone ® tablet/smartphone (iPad 2 or later, iOS 10 or later). When using the Airplay service, no Kramer VIA application is needed. However, we recommend using iOS12, Mojave OS X, or higher, for a better experience. • Android ®...

  • Page 6: Defining Via Go² Wireless Presentation Solution

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution This section defines GO². Figure 1: VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution Feature Function Micro SD Card Slot Not in use. Power Button with LED Press to power ON or turn OFF the device.

  • Page 7: For Installer: Mounting Via Go²

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. For Installer: Mounting VIA GO² This section provides instructions for mounting GO². Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

  • Page 8: For Installer: Connecting Via Go²

    GO², connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Connecting Device If you wish to use a Kramer active optical pluggable HDMI cable with your GO², contact your local Kramer office to assist in purchasing the correct cable.

  • Page 9: Connecting Main Display

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting Main Display The main display is the screen connected directly to GO². When VIA GO² is booted up, the VIA gateway screen appears on the main display. All collaboration activity is then displayed here. GO²’s internal video card reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) for any connected display and sets the optimum display resolution and image refresh rate automatically through the display connectors.

  • Page 10: For Web Administrator: Configuring Settings - Embedded Web Pages

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. For Web Administrator: Configuring Settings – Embedded Web Pages VIA GO² enables users with Web Administrator access to configure settings for your VIA GO² unit. VIA GO² enables you to do the following: • Logging in to Embedded Web Pages on page 8.

  • Page 11: Managing Network Settings

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4. Type the two Captcha Text strings with a space between them in the text box. You can change the Captcha Text by clicking the refresh button to the right of the text box. 5. Click Login.
  • Page 12 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Changing Device IP Address The default IP setting is DHCP that assigns an automatic IP address to your VIA GO² device. This enables easy plug and play setup when connecting your VIA GO² to the network. The following explains how to change a static IP address.
  • Page 13 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 2. Click WiFi. The WiFi tab appears. Figure 6: VIA Management > Network Settings Page > WiFi Tab 3. Click the Switch On or Off Wifi switch. The switch turns green and the WiFi settings appear. Figure 7: WiFi Settings Tab with Settings Showing 4.
  • Page 14 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4. Click Client Mode. A message appears. Figure 8: Client Mode Message 5. Click OK. The Client Mode tab appears. Figure 9: WiFi Settings > Client Mode Tab 6. If you do not see the desired network in the dropdown, click Click Here to Scan all Networks.
  • Page 15 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Uploading SSL Certificate VIA GO² enables you to upload a custom SSL certificate to better provide for the security needs of your organization. To prevent damage to the system, make sure you upload files that can be used by the system.

  • Page 16: Managing Via Features

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Managing VIA Features VIA GO² enables you to manage VIA features: • Configuring iOS AirPlay Mirroring Settings on page 14. • Enabling Miracast Mirroring on page 14. • Activating Do Not Disturb Mirroring Feature on page 15.
  • Page 17 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Activating Do Not Disturb Mirroring Feature VIA GO² enables you to activate the Do Not Disturb mirroring feature that enables any participant to prevent others from mirroring while he is using Kramer VIA app to mirror. To activate the Do Not Disturb mirroring feature: 1.

  • Page 18: For User: Running Kramer Via App

    Click Yes and follow the Setup Wizard instructions. Kramer VIA app is saved to the KRAMER folder on your C:/ProgramFiles directory drive by default and a desktop shortcut is created for easy access. However, you can select a different target folder in the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 19: Running Kramer Via App From A Web Browser

    3. Enter your screen nick name and click Login. You are logged into the meeting. The VIA dashboard appears on the left side of the page. Figure 12: VIA Web Browser Dashboard VIA GO² – For User: Running Kramer VIA App...

  • Page 20: Running Kramer Via App Using An Installation File

    Running Kramer VIA App Using an Installation File For easy deployment and installation of Kramer VIA app on participant devices, IT managers can use the msi file (Windows) or dmg file (Apple) available at: www.kramerav.com/product/VIA GO² VIA GO² – For User: Running Kramer VIA App...

  • Page 21: For User: Participating In A Via Meeting

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. For User: Participating in a VIA Meeting This section explains how to participate in a collaborative meeting using VIA GO² and your personal device. VIA GO² enables you to do the following: • Joining a VIA Meeting on page 19.
  • Page 22 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3. Start typing the name or the IP address of the VIA meeting space to which you want to connect. The Meeting Spaces list appears. Figure 14: Meeting Spaces List If the relevant meeting space does not appear on the list, enter the name and click Join.
  • Page 23 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4. Click Join next to the meeting that you want to join. The Join a Meeting window appears. Figure 15: Join a Meeting Window 5. In the Nick Name field, enter a nick name (username) for your device (it can be any combination of letters and numbers).
  • Page 24 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 6. In the Password field, enter the room Code, as it appears on the main display. The Room Code can only be seen by those present in the meeting space and it changes regularly. These are security features that ensure that only those present in the room can participate in the presentation.
  • Page 25 A capture screen appears on your device. 3. Scan the QR code that appears on the main display (Figure 16). You are automatically logged in to the VIA meeting and the Kramer VIA dashboard appears. VIA GO² – For User: Participating in a VIA Meeting...

  • Page 26: Mirroring Your Device Screen

    VIA GO² enables you to mirror your entire device screen on the main display. To mirror your Windows laptop or Android device screen using Kramer VIA: 1. Connect your laptop or Android device to the network to which your VIA GO²...
  • Page 27 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 2. Join the VIA meeting (see Joining a VIA Meeting on page 19). The VIA dashboard appears. Figure 19: VIA App User Dashboard 3. Under Tap to Present, click the green button. 4. For Share Screen, select 1 (your main screen) or 2 (your secondary screen).
  • Page 28 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mirroring an App from Your Device VIA GO² enables you to mirror only one app that is open on your device. The rest of the content on your screen is not mirrored. Audio is currently not supported for this feature.
  • Page 29 Kramer Electronics Ltd. AirPlay discovery relies on Bonjour (mDNS). For more information see VIA IT Deployment Guide, available for download at: www.kramerav.com/downloads/VIA GO². To mirror your screen using AirPlay Services: 1. Connect your Apple device to the network that VIA GO²...
  • Page 30 Kramer Electronics Ltd. The Screen Mirroring list appears. Figure 23: iPhone Screen Mirroring List GO²’s AirPlay device name (default = VIA_AirMirror_XXXX, where XXXX is 3. Select a random combination of letters and numbers). If the room code is enabled, a message appears asking you to enter the code.
  • Page 31 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mirroring Using Miracast VIA GO² enables you to use the native Miracast feature on your Windows 10 laptop or Android device to mirror your screen on the main display. This feature must be enabled by the VIA Web Administrator (see...
  • Page 32 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mirroring Android Devices Using Miracast To mirror an Android device using Miracast: 1. In your Android device settings, open Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, or ScreenCast. Device options appear on your screen. 2. Click the Room Name of your VIA collaboration device.
  • Page 33 Kramer Electronics Ltd. To mirror with the Extended Desktop feature: • Click the share screen icon with a 2 (Figure 17). An extension of your device desktop appears on the VIA main display. • Drag content to the left and beyond your primary screen to show it on the main display.
  • Page 34 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Allowing a Participant to Mirror on Main Display The moderator of a meeting must give permission to any meeting participant who wants to mirror their screen on the main display. To allow a participant to mirror on the main display: 1.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Technical Specifications Ports 1 Ethernet On an RJ-45 connector 1 USB 3.0 On a f emale USB type-A connector 1 USB 2.0 On a f emale USB type-A connector Outputs 1 HDMI On a f emale HDMI connector...

  • Page 36: Via App Android Permissions

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. VIA App Android Permissions Permission Category Description How Used Camera Take pictures and videos. Logging in through QRCode reader. Logging in to cloud storage apps like Google Drive, Contacts Find accounts on the device. OneDrive, and Dropbox.
  • Page 37 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or st ate 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.
  • Page 38 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit f rom the power supply bef ore opening and servicing 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.

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