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Kramer VIA Connect PRO User Manual

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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .

USER MANUAL

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VIA Connect PRO
Collaboration Hub
P/N: 2900-300419 Rev 1

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub P/N: 2900-300419 Rev 1...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Each participant in a VIA Connect PRO session can quickly view, edit, annotate, comment, and share content with other participants. Participants can share their ideas through the primary screen, or break off with others into smaller groups during a meeting.

  • Page 8: Applications & Features

    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.

  • Page 9: Figure 1: Via Connect Pro Collaboration Hub

    Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub Feature Function USB 3.0 Connectors Connect to up to two USB devices SPDIF 3.5mm Mini Jack Connects to earphones or a speaker Lock Opening Connects to a security locking cable Power Connector Connects to the 19V DC power supply...

  • Page 10: 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 illustrated in the example in Figure 2 need: ...

  • Page 11: Connecting Via Connect Pro To A Display

    Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub Connecting VIA Connect PRO to a Display VIA Connect PRO is equipped with HDMI and mini DP display output connectors.  The HDMI connection can be used with any compatible projection or direct- view display, such as an LCD monitor.

  • Page 12: Downloading And Running Via Connect Pro Software

    Select “OK” and download.  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) ...

  • Page 13: Logging In To Via Connect Pro

    VIA Connect PRO iOS and Android  First, enter the IP address for the VIA Connect PRO. This is found on the main display screen in the lower left  Next, choose a username (nickname) for your device (it can be any mix of letters and numbers) then enter it on the login screen of your device ...

  • Page 14: Via Connect Pro Functions And What They Do

    VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They VIA Connect PRO presents two types of screens depending whether it is being used by the Admin or by a User. The following screen shots illustrate both types. Figure 3 shows the VIA Connect PRO main Admin screen and its functions:...

  • Page 15: Figure 4: Via Connect Pro Main User Screen And Features

    Figure 4 shows the VIA Connect PRO main User screen and its functions: Figure 4: VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features VIA Connect PRO - VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do...
  • Page 16 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 VIA Connect PRO - VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do...

  • Page 17: Using Via Connect Pro

    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. ...

  • Page 18: Enabling Control

    Start Collaboration icon and drag his laptop mouse to the top and off their local screen. That cursor now moves to the VIA Connect PRO unit and appears on the main display of Dave. Buttons are shown in the picture below:...

  • Page 19: Chatting With Participants

    To initiate a chat session:  Go to the participant list and click the chat icon for the desired participant. The chat window opens (Figure 7) and you can chat with selected participant: VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 20: Sharing Files

    The user can check for active chat sessions by going to Features > Chat Sharing Files VIA Connect PRO can transfer files between PC/Mac logged in users. To share a file: ...

  • Page 21: Figure 8: Admin File Sharing

    Once completed, the file is saved on that participant’s system. Figure 9: User File Sharing When completed, the file is saved at receiver’s system. You can check or cancel currently sharing file from Features > File Transfer. VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 22: Accessing Cloud Data

    Figure 10: Shared Files on the Cloud  To delete all files from the cloud directory, click on Clean Directory  A warning note appears that this is a permanent delete action VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 23: Whiteboard Collaboration

    Click on Start Collaboration icon  Drag the cursor to the main display  Start annotate by using whiteboard tools Multiple users can interact, annotate and control the main display at the same time. VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 24: Figure 11: Whiteboard Toolbar

    Moves to previous page (when multiple pages added) New page Creates a new page or to add a new page Next page Moves to next page (when multiple pages added) Close Closes the whiteboard VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...
  • Page 25 Window Selection Directly captures a window and all of its content. Save Saves your activity in either.jpg or .pdf format Show/Hide Show/hide annotations Exit Exits the whiteboard VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 26: Via Connect Pro Settings Menu

    VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu The Settings menu is where you configure your VIA Connect PRO unit. The Settings menu tabs include:  LAN Settings – configures network parameters  Room Name/Room Code – manages room code and name preferences ...

  • Page 27: Figure 13: Lan Settings Screen

    DNS server 1, DNS server 2 Figure 13: LAN Settings Screen  When finished, click on Apply Settings  Click OK at the Confirmation Message  Click on Reboot to restart the system with the new settings VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29 The color of the text of the room name, the room code, the date and time to show on the background of the VIA Connect PRO wallpaper can also be changed in this Settings menu. 4.7.3 Configuration Settings To change configurations: ...

  • Page 30: Figure 15: Authentication Screen

    Figure 15: Authentication Screen There are 2 default users available to login into VIA Connect PRO client in Presentation mode. Moderator:  Default user name: su Default password: supass Participant:  Default user name: user Default password: userpass You can create more users as needed.

  • Page 31: Figure 16: Moderator Mode

    To login into the VIA Connect PRO client when Presentation Mode is activated:  Open the VIA Connect PRO client and enter the location (IP address of the VIA Connect PRO gateway)  Enter user name and password (as defined by moderator) Now you see the Room Code field.

  • Page 32: Figure 17: Login Screen When Moderator Mode Is Active

    Figure 17: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active To start a presentation:  Click on “Step-In” and VIA Connect PRO sends a request to the moderator for display permission  The moderator clicks on “Allow full screen” to start the participant’s...

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: Figure 19: Web Browsing Management - Network Settings

    Figure 19: Web Browsing Management - Network Settings Figure 20: Web Browsing Management - Wallpaper Settings Figure 21: Web Browsing Management - Configuration Settings VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 35: User Experience

    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. Following is a summary of VIA Connect PRO functions: Note: Different devices enable different features depending on the device capabilities.

  • Page 36: Figure 23: Samsung Galaxy

    Figure 23: Samsung Galaxy VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 37: Figure 24: Ipad

    Figure 24: iPad VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 38: Figure 25: Iphone

    Figure 25: iPhone VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 39: Figure 26: Pc

    Figure 26: PC VIA Connect PRO - Using VIA Connect PRO...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    11.8cm x 11.5cm x 4.0cm (4.6” x 4.5” x 1.6”) W, D, H. DIMENSIONS: 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 VIA Connect PRO - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 42 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...

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