Kramer VIA CONNECT PRO User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VIA Connect PRO
Collaboration Hub
(For Firmware Version 1.7)
P/N: 2900-300419 Rev 3

VIA Connect PRO – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
1.1 Applications & Features 2
1.2 Controls and Connections 3
2Setting Up 4
2.1 Connecting VIA Connect PRO to a Display 5
2.2 Downloading and Running VIA Connect PRO Software 6
2.3 Logging In to VIA Connect PRO 8
2.4 Using iOS Mirroring to Share your Screen 8
3VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do 12
4Using VIA Connect PRO 15
4.1 VIA Connect PRO Main Menu 15
4.2 Enabling Control 16
4.3 Chatting with Participants 17
4.4 Sharing Files 18
4.5 Accessing Cloud Data 20
4.6 Whiteboard Collaboration 21
4.7 VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu 24
4.8 Managing Settings from the VIA Web Management Interface 38
4.9 User Experience 49
5Technical Specifications 55
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 12
Figure 4: VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features 13
Figure 5: The Participant List 15
Figure 6: Enable Control 17
Figure 7: Chat Window 18
Figure 8: Admin File Sharing 19
Figure 9: User File Sharing 19
Figure 10: Shared Files on the Cloud 20
Figure 11: Whiteboard Toolbar 22
Figure 12: Settings Screen 25
Figure 13: LAN Settings Screen 26
Figure 14: Room/Name Code Screen 27
Figure 15: Configurations Screen 28
Figure 16: System Control Screen 29
Figure 17: Wallpaper Screen 30
Figure 18: Authentication Screen 31
Figure 19: Moderator Mode 33
Figure 20: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active 34
Figure 21: Samsung Galaxy 51
Figure 22: iPad 52
Figure 23: iPhone 53
Figure 24: PC 54

VIA Connect PRO - Introduction
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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 and Android mobile
operating systems
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

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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:
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 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. You can also display
and share PDFs from any logged-in device. VIA Collage features a 10Mbps
maximum video bitrate for 30fps or 60fps videos and handles video files of up to
8GB.

VIA Connect PRO - Introduction
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1.2 Controls and Connections
This section defines VIA Connect PRO.
Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
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Feature
Function
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USB 3.0 Connectors
Connect to up to two USB devices
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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
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HDMI Connector
Connects to an HDMI acceptor
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Mini DisplayPort Connector
Connects to a mini DisplayPort acceptor
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LAN RJ-45 Connector
Connects to a wireless router
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USB 3.0 Connectors
Connect to up to two USB devices

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VIA Connect PRO - Setting Up
2 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 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®(32-bit/64-bit) computer
A Macintosh®computer, using OSX 10.6.5 or newer (version 10.6.8
recommended)
An iPad/iPhone®tablet/smartphone with the VIA Connect PRO app installed
(iPad 2 or later, iOS 5 or later, iOS 6.0 recommended)
An Android®OS 3.2 tablet/smartphone with the VIA Connect PRO app
installed
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