Kramer VIA CONNECT PRO User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VIA Connect PRO
Collaboration Hub
(For Firmware Version 2.0)
P/N: 2900-300419 Rev 4 www.kramerAV.com

VIA Connect PRO – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
1.1 Applications & Features 2
1.2 Controls and Connections 3
2Setting Up VIA Connect PRO 4
2.1 Connecting VIA Connect PRO to a Display 5
2.2 Downloading and Running VIA Connect PRO Software 6
2.3 Using an.msi File 8
2.4 Logging In to VIA Connect PRO 8
2.5 Logging-In to VIA connect PRO by QR Code Scanning 9
2.6 Logging-In to VIA Connect PRO Using a VIA Pad 10
2.7 Logging-In to VIA Connect PRO Using a VIA NFC Tag for Android 10
2.8 Using iOS/OS X / Android Mirroring to Share your Screen 11
3Defining VIA Connect PRO Functions 16
4Using VIA Connect PRO 18
4.1 VIA Connect PRO Main Menu 18
4.2 Enabling Control 19
4.3 Chatting with Participants 20
4.4 File Transfer 21
4.5 Multimedia 23
4.6 VIA Cloud (Files) 29
4.7 Whiteboard Collaboration 30
4.8 Using the VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu 32
4.9 Managing Settings from the VIA Web Management Interface 35
4.10 User Experience 56
2Technical Specifications 61
Figures
Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub 3
Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub 5
Figure 3: VIA Connect PRO Admin Screen and Features 16
Figure 4: VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features 17
Figure 5: Enable Control 20
Figure 6: Chat Window 21
Figure 7: Admin File Sharing 22
Figure 8: User File Sharing 22
Figure 9: Saved Files on the Cloud 29
Figure 10: Whiteboard Toolbar 31
Figure 11: Settings Screen 33
Figure 12: LAN Settings Screen 34
Figure 13: System Control Screen 35
Figure 14: Samsung Galaxy S6 58
Figure 15: iPhone 6S+ 59
Figure 16: PC/MAC 60

VIA Connect PRO - Introduction 1
1 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 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 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:
•Login using conventional Wi-Fi or LAN connections, no dongle needed
•Provides true HD 1080p/60 video streaming
•Supports Windows laptops and MAC®, as well as iOS, Android mobile
operating systems and Windows phone.
•MSI Compatible with all common Web browsers
•Up to 255 simultaneous users can be logged in
•Up to 4 participant screens can be displayed simultaneously
•Touchscreen compatibility with whiteboard and full annotation controls

2 VIA Connect PRO - Introduction
1.1 Applications & 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:
•Multiviewing: 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 sharing? Tap Stop presenting 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.
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. You can
also display and share PDFs from any logged-in device. VIA Connect PRO
features a 10Mbps maximum video bitrate for 30fps or 60fps videos and
handles video files of up to 8GB.
•Device mirroring: Are you using an iOS device with no VIA application? Just
mirror your device’s screen to the main display by activating the Airplay
service of your device. Are you an Android user? Use the VIA App to start
mirroring your device and its content!

VIA Connect PRO - Introduction 3
1.2 Controls and Connections
This section defines VIA Connect PRO.
Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
# Feature Function
1
USB 3.0 Connectors
Connect to up to two USB devices
2
Ω/SPDIF
3.5mm Mini Jack
Connects to earphones or a speaker (digital
embedded audio from HDMI and analog audio
supported; S/PDIF not presently supported)
3
Lock Opening
Connects to a security locking cable
4
Power Connector
Connects to the 19V DC power supply
5
HDMI Connector
Connects to an HDMI acceptor
6
Mini DisplayPort Connector
Connects to a mini DisplayPort acceptor
7
LAN RJ-45 Connector
Connects to a wireless router
8
USB 3.0 Connectors
Connect to up to two USB devices

4 VIA Connect PRO - Setting Up VIA Connect PRO
2 Setting Up VIA Connect PRO
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 you
need:
•A VIA Connect PRO Wireless Collaboration Hub
•A display (projector, monitor, or screen).
Note:A touchscreen display is best for annotation.
•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:
•A Windows 7/8/10® (32-bit/64-bit) computer
•A Macintosh® computer, using OSX 10.7.x or newer
•An iPad/iPhone® tablet/smartphone with the VIA app installed (iPad 2 or
later, iOS 8 or later)
Note: When using the Airplay service, no application is needed. However, we
recommend using iOS9 or El Capitan OS X for a better experience.
•An Android® OS 4.4.x tablet/smartphone with the VIA app installed
Note:For using the Android mirroring feature, a device equipped with Android 5.1
minimum is required.
•A Windows® phone with the VIA app installed.