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- Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: KC-Virtual Brain1 Kramer Control Manager P/N:2900-301772 Rev 1 www.kramerav.com...
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Page 2: Getting Started
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 have... -
Page 3: Recycling Kramer Products
European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at https://www.kramerav.com/esg/responsible-use-of-materials/. -
Page 4: Key Features
KC−Virtual Brain is designed to maximize the features and benefits of Kramer BRAINware for controlling up to 5 standard spaces (e.g. a standard space could include a scaler, monitor, lighting system, touch panel and keypad). - Page 5 Connect to USB devices, for example, a keyboard and a mouse. USB 2.0 Connector Connect to a USB device, for example, a keyboard or mouse. Micro SD Card Slot Not in use. 10 Lock Anchor Use to lock the device to the desk. KC-Virtual Brain1 - Defining KC-Virtual Brain1...
- Page 6 To mount KC-Virtual Brain1 on a rack: Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see http://www.kramerav.com/product/KC-Virtual Brain1). You can also install KC-Virtual Brain1 using the following method: Place the device on a flat surface. KC-Virtual Brain1 - Mounting KC-Virtual Brain1...
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Page 7: Connecting Device
For illustration purposes, the diagram shows connections for KC-Virtual Brain1, except for the HDMI IN connector. To connect the KC-Virtual Brain1 as illustrated above (numbers in brackets refer to the diagram in Defining KC-Virtual Brain1 on page 5): Connect a Local Area Network (LAN) cable to the LAN RJ-45 Connector (2) for connection to your network. - Page 8 Initalizing the Services. (Optional) Check for updates. See Checking for updates. Provision the Brains. See Provisioning the Brains. (Optional) Activate Auto-update. See Activating Auto-Update. (Optional) Activate Kramer Remote Support. See activating Kramer Remote Support. KC-Virtual Brain1 - Essential First Steps...
- Page 9 2. Remotely, in a browser connected to the same network. To log in locally: 1. Connect a mouse, keyboard and screen to the KC-Virtual Brain1. 2. Enter the username and password (default kramer/kramer) on the display connected to the KC-Virtual Brain1. To log in remotely: 1.
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Page 10: Changing The Password
Changing the Password The default log in details for KC-Virtual Brain1 Management pages is user “kramer” and password “kramer”. Change this password as soon as possible. 1. Log in to the KC-Virtual Brain1. 2. Navigate to Settings and open the Security tab. -
Page 11: Setting The Time
The device date and time are synchronized to the server address entered. If there is no NTP server on the network, make sure Time Server NTP is off and enter the date and time manually. Figure 4: The Settings > Date & Time page. KC-Virtual Brain1 - Essential First Steps... - Page 12 The Services page will show the service running after the install. Figure 6: The Services page with services installed. KC-Virtual Brain1 is shipped with a license installed and the Service is configured to ensure that during initialization the license is automatically activated.
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Page 13: Checking For Updates
Check for updates and an Upgrade button will appear at the end of each individual service’s line in the display. Click Upgrade all to implement the upgrade on all services or click Upgrade to limit it to an individual service. Figure 7: The Services page with the service installed. KC-Virtual Brain1 - Essential First Steps... - Page 14 Brains must be provisioned before they can control a meeting space touch panel or management device. Each Brain controls a single Kramer Control instance (and one touch panel) – the Kramer Control instance to which it was provisioned. Kramer Control instances must be unprovisioned before they can be connected to another Brain.
- Page 15 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4. Select the Configuration tab and upload the provisioning file you downloaded from Kramer Control (if the Brain is offline) or enter the Kramer Control code if it is online. Figure 9: The Brain Info page’s Configuration tab 5.
- Page 16 2. Slide the Kramer Software Updates slider to the right, it turns green. 3. You can also use this screen to manually upload update packages: Agent Package – An update package for the Docker Services (that run the Kramer Control Brain).
- Page 17 Kramer remote support uses a TCP secured tunnel that connects securely to the Kramer AWS system and enables Kramer support staff to connect to Kramer Control. Use of this service requires entry of a unique Remote Support ID provided by Kramer Support. To activate Kramer remote support: Navigate to Settings and open the General tab.
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Page 18: The Home Page
The Home page is display-only: No updates can be made from this page. System Information Hostname - The name used to identify the KC-Virtual Brain1 in the network. Last boot time – The time KC-Virtual Brain1 last rebooted. Kernel – The OS running inside the KC-Virtual Brain1. - Page 19 Kramer Electronics Ltd. The Services Page Kramer Control Brains run inside Services. Each Service is a Docker container capable of running a single Kramer Control Brain. KC-Virtual Brain1 runs a single service. On devices that run multiple Services, each service and the Brain it runs is isolated and independent from the other Services.
- Page 20 The Brain Info page has 3 tabs: General – Displays Brain Information and can be used to connect to the Kramer Control Manager. Configuration – The Provisioning tab. Use to provision the Brain with codes or files downloaded from Kramer Control Manager.
- Page 21 Open Control – If the Brain is online, will open the Kramer Control Manager in a separate page. Sync – If the Brain is online, will connect to the Kramer Control Manager to download the latest room interface settings. Brain Info – Configuration tab The Configuration tab is used to upload provisioning files (if the Brain is offline) or enter provisioning codes (if the Brain is online) received from Kramer Control.
- Page 22 To view the logs offline, go to the Services page and click the logs download icon For more information see The Services page. Figure 16: The Brain Info page’s Diagnostics tab KC-Virtual Brain1 - The Management Pages...
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Page 23: The Settings Page
Kramer Control system. Requires the customer to share their unique Remote Support ID with the Kramer Support person. Remote Support ID – A code which is unique to the customer and enables Kramer Support to connect securely to the customer’s Kramer Control Manager. -
Page 24: Settings - Security
Use this page to change the password and/or enter a custom SSL certificate for enhanced network security. SSL certificates make SSL/TLS encryption possible. For additional information see Changing the Password. Figure 18: The Settings page’s Security tab KC-Virtual Brain1 - The Management Pages... - Page 25 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Settings – Updates Auto-update performs an automated daily check for new versions of the Kramer Control agent and/or services. When a new version is available, Auto-Update downloads and installs the package. Offline - If you prefer to manually download updates, then download the update packages from the Kramer website: Agent Package –...
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Page 26: Settings - Date & Time
Date and time synchronization improves device and application reliability and contributes to efficient system operation. An NTP server is recommended. For more information see Setting the time. Figure 20: The Settings page’s Date & Time tab KC-Virtual Brain1 - The Management Pages... -
Page 27: Settings - Network
The following 3 fields can only be updated if DHCP is disabled: IP Address – The KC-Virtual Brain1’s address on the local network. Enter the IP address in a browser to access the embedded web menu. Mask Address – The network subnet to which the KC-Virtual Brain1 belongs. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
Product Weight 1.4kg (3.1lbs) approx. Physical 40.50cm x 29.70cm x 9.00cm Shipping Dimensions (15.94" x 11.69" x 3.54") W, D, H Shipping Weight 2.77kg (6.1lbs) approx. Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com KC-Virtual Brain1 - Technical Specifications... -
Page 29: Warranty
The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions: All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year warranty for firmware and software updates;... - Page 30 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other 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.
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