KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VIA Collage
Collaboration Hub
P/N: 2900-300403 Rev 1
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Applications & Features 2
1.2 VIA Collage Controls and Connections 2
2 Setting Up VIA Collage 4
2.1 Connecting VIA Collage to a Display 5
2.2 Downloading and Running VIA Collage Software 6
2.3 Logging In to VIA Collage 7
3 VIA Collage Functions and What They Do 8
4 Using VIA Collage 12
4.1 VIA Collage Main Menu 12
4.2 Enabling Control 14
4.3 Chatting with Participants 15
4.4 Sharing Files 16
4.5 Accessing Cloud Data 18
4.6 Whiteboard Collaboration 18
4.7 Whiteboard Functions 19
4.8 Showing Content from a Third Party Device 23
4.9 Picture-in-Picture 23
4.10 Calling with Skype 24
4.11 Using GoToMeeting 24
4.12 Using WebEx 24
4.13 Using Microsoft Lync 25
4.14 Accessing a Web Page 25
4.15 VIA Collage Settings Menu 25
4.16 User Experience 38
5 Technical Specifications 44
Figures
Figure 1: VIA Collage Collaboration Hub 3
Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Collage Collaboration Hub 5
Figure 3: VIA Collage Admin Features 8
Figure 4: VIA Collage Main User Screen 10
Figure 5: The Participant List 13
Figure 6: Enable Control 15
Figure 7: Chat Window 16
Figure 8: Admin File Sharing 17
Figure 9: User File Sharing 17
Figure 10: Shared Files on the Cloud 18
Figure 11: Whiteboard Toolbar 19
Figure 12: Wide Desktop 20
Figure 13: Multiple Screen 20
Figure 14: Screen Sharing 22
Figure 15: Showing a Third-Party Screen 23
Figure 16: Settings Screen 26
Figure 17: LAN Settings Screen 27
Figure 18: Room/Name Code Screen 28
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Figure 19: Configurations Screen 29
Figure 20: Authentication Screen 31
Figure 21: Moderator Mode 32
Figure 22: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active 33
Figure 23: Third Party Apps Screen 34
Figure 24: Setting Application Name 35
Figure 25: Wallpaper Screen 36
Figure 26: System Control Screen 37
Figure 27: Android Tablet 39
Figure 28: Samsung Galaxy 40
Figure 29: iPad 41
Figure 30: iPhone 42
Figure 31: PC 43
VIA Collage - Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to VIA Collage!
VIA Collage 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 Collage 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 Collage 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
Collage is wireless, free of dongles, cables, and other compatibility peripherals.
Key features of VIA Collage:
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 users can be logged in simultaneously
Up to 12 participant screens can be displayed simultaneously on dual
screens (six on each screen).
Supports popular third-party conferencing programs
Touchscreen compatible with whiteboard and full annotation controls
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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 Collage:
Up to six different participant screens can be shown at the same time. VIA
Collage automatically sizes each screen to the maximum available resolution,
displaying tiles for two or more screens. 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 (Windows and Mac
PCs and iOS devices only). You can also display and share PDFs from any
logged-in device.
1.2 VIA Collage Controls and Connections
This section defines VIA Collage.
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Feature
Function
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Power Button
For turning the machine on and off
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USB Connector
For upgrading firmware or connecting a USB
device
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RS-232 Connector
Not in use
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VIDEO IN HDMI-IN Connector
Connects to an HDMI source
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AV – IN RS-232 Connector
Not in use
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DC IN 19V Connector
Connects to the 19V DC power supply
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iAMT RJ-45 Connector
Not in use
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LAN RJ-45 Connector
Connects to a wireless router
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DISPLAY OUT DP Connector
Connects to a DisplayPort display
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DISPLAY OUT HDMI Connector
Connects to an HDMI display
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USB 3.0 Connectors
Connect to up to four USB devices
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AUDIO LINE OUT 3.5mm Mini
Jack
Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor
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MIC IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connects to a microphone
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Lock Opening
Connects to a security locking cable
Figure 1: VIA Collage Collaboration Hub
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2 Setting Up VIA Collage
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VIA Collage. After connecting VIA Collage, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
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To connect the VIA Collage as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 you need:
A VIA Collage 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 can be used 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 Collage app installed (iPad
2 or later, iOS 5 or later, iOS 6.0 recommended)
An Android® OS 3.2 tablet/smartphone with the VIA Collage app installed
These optional add-ons can enhance your VIA Collage system:
A USB or HDMI camera for distant participants connecting through Lync®,
Skype®, GoToMeeting®, or WebEx®
A conferencing speakerphone for remote communication as well as audio
playback of content being shared on the display
A Kramer SID-X3N 4−input multi-format video-over-HDMI transmitter & step-
in commander can also be used to expand the number of local video
sources through the VIA Collage HDMI input.
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Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Collage Collaboration Hub
2.1 Connecting VIA Collage to a Display
VIA Collage is equipped with dual display output connections.
The HDMI connection can be used with any compatible projection or direct-
view display, such as an LCD monitor. This connection carries embedded
audio, and can also be routed and switched just like any other HDMI
connection
The DisplayPort connection can be used with compatible projection or direct-
view displays. Unlike the HDMI port, the DisplayPort jack does not carry
embedded audio and requires a separate audio connection
VIA Collage’s internal video card reads the Extended Display Identification Data
(EDID) for any connected display and sets the optimum display resolution and
image refresh rate automatically through the HDMI and DisplayPort jacks.
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For full functionality, VIA Collage must be connected to a local area network
(LAN). You must assign an IP address to the VIA Collage.
NOTE: To allow participation in a collaborative session (send and receive content),
connect the VIA Collage hub and all participant devices (PCs/ MACs/
smartphones/tablets) to the same network (LAN - wired/wireless).
The VIA Collage hub receives user’s display/screen information and multimedia
files from their device (laptop/tablet/smartphone) and sends them to the
collaboration display (the display connected directly to VIA Collage hub unit).
2.2 Downloading and Running VIA Collage Software
All participants in a meeting must download and run either the Kramer VIA
executable file (PC, Mac) or the appropriate Android/iOS app.
To access the PC and Mac executable files:
Open your Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Collage unit
Click on the file format (Win7/8, Mac OS) for your computer. You are
prompted to save this file to your computer. Select “OK” and download.
Once downloaded, locate the file on your computer (under “Downloads”) and
click to launch it. You then see the VIA Collage login screen. (For faster
access, move the file to your desktop)
For tablets and smartphones, the Kramer VIA app is found in the App Store
(iOS) and Google Play (Android). Download the app to your tablet/phone
and install. When you run the app, you see the following screen:
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2.3 Logging In to VIA Collage
Windows and Mac OS
Choose a username (nickname) for your device (it can be any mix of letters
and numbers) then enter it on the login screen
Next, enter the room code, seen on the lower right part of the screen. This
lets you access VIA Collage
iOS and Android
First, enter the IP address for the VIA Collage. 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
Finally, enter the room code as seen on the lower right part of the screen.
This lets you access VIA Collage. Now, you’re ready to go!
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3 VIA Collage Functions and What They Do
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VIA Collage 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.
The illustration below shows the VIA Collage main Admin screen and its
functions:
Figure 3: VIA Collage Admin Features
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Item
Icon
Action
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Features
Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA
Collage
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Whiteboard
Opens a canvas to annotate, draw, and update document
collaboratively over a live stream
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Participants
Provides a list of all participants in the session
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Cloud
Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with
everyone in the session
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Skype
Starts Skype video conferencing tool
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Go to Meeting
Starts a GoToMeeting session
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WebEx
Starts a WebEx session
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Microsoft Lync
Opens Lync client for audio and video conferencing
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Web Browser
Opens the browser at the VIA Collage gateway to present any
content directly from the Web site
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View Main
Screen
Shows a mirror of the VIA Collage collaboration display on the
user’s devices (laptop, iPAD, MacBook, Android tablet). The
user can see all the activities of the VIA Collage collaboration
display on his system (this feature is called "Screen Share" in
the Admin menu)
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Third Party
Apps
Shows third-party applications installed and integrated with
VIA Collage
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File Transfer
Shares files between the available participants during the
session
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Chat
Allows sending chat messages among available participants
during that session
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HDMI Input 1
Displays/hides external video source connected to the VIA
Collage.
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Picture in
Picture
Switches the external video source (HDMI input)between PIP
(Picture-in-Picture) mode and full screen mode
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Shut Down
Shuts down the VIA Collage system
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Reboot
Reboots the VIA Collage System
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Settings
Performs settings on the LAN, configurations related to room
code, room name third-party apps, system controls, wallpaper
streaming configuration and activation center
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The illustration below shows the VIA Collage main User screen and its functions:
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Figure 4: VIA Collage Main User Screen
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Item
Icon
Action
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Features
Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA
Collage
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Step-In/
Step-Out
Allows the user to show his device's screen on main display, or
to step out
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Participants
Provides a list of all participants in the session
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Multimedia
Supports video formats: avi, vob, mp4, mov, mpx (ex. mpg).
Shares smooth full-motion video (up to 1080p/60), MP3 files
and photos
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Cloud
Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with
everyone in the session
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Microsoft Lync
Opens Lync client for audio and video conferencing
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Whiteboard
Opens a canvas to annotate, draw, and update document
collaboratively over a live stream
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Start
Collaboration
Click to collaborate through a common display using your own
device. Multiple users can interact and control the main display
at the same time
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View Main
Screen
Shows a mirror of the VIA Collage collaboration display on the
user’s devices (laptop, iPAD, MacBook, Android tablet). The
user can see all the activities of the VIA Collage collaboration
display on his system (this feature is called "Screen Share" in
the Admin menu)
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Chat
Allows sending chat messages among available participants
during that session
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Enable Control
Gives participants control over the presenters Mac or PC
laptop
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File Transfer
Shares files between the available participants during the
session
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HDMI Input 1
Displays/hides external video source connected to the VIA
Collage.
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Picture in
Picture
Switches the external video source (HDMI input)between PIP
(Picture-in-Picture) mode and full screen mode
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4 Using VIA Collage
VIA Collage is a powerful and versatile collaboration hub that gives participants a
wide selection of presentation tools. In this section, we’ll look at each of those
tools and discuss briefly how it works.
4.1 VIA Collage Main Menu
This section refers to the user's experience.
The VIA Collage User main menu has three tabs across the top – Features, StepIn/Out, and Participants.
Clicking on the Features tab on the main menu allows the user to see and
access all available functions of VIA Collage
Clicking on the Step-In tab on the main menu displays your PC/device
screen on the main screen. Clicking Step-Out removes your device screen
from the main screen
Clicking on the Participant List tab reveals a list of all participants in the
session
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Item
Icon
Meaning
Display Status
Start a presentation at a display
The user is currently presenting
Chat Status
Start a chat session with any available participants
The participant is currently chatting with you. Click to
open the chat session
Figure 5: The Participant List
Under Participants, the following icons are used:
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Item
Icon
Meaning
File Transfer
Start a file transfer with another participant
File transfer is already active with that participant
Enable
Control
Take control of any user while the user is displaying
Admin has the control of that user
4.2 Enabling Control
This function allows the admin to take control of a participant's PC (Windows or
Mac OS). (In our example, Figure 6, user Dave has stepped in and the Admin has
taken control of Dave):
The admin can work on Dave's system as he has taken control. (Admin can play
media or work on a document or presentation file collaboratively with Dave).
Any other participant who wants to take control or collaborate with Dave's system
can click on the Start Collaboration icon and drag his laptop mouse to the top and
off their local screen. That cursor now moves to the VIA Collage unit and appears
on the main display of Dave. Buttons are shown in the picture below:
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Figure 6: Enable Control
4.3 Chatting with Participants
The admin or user can start a chat session to exchange text messages between
users.
To initiate a chat session:
Go to the participant list and click the chat icon for the desired
participant. The chat window opens and you can chat with selected
participant:
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Figure 7: Chat Window
In the chat window, the participant’s name is at the left side of the window and
your chat messages are on the right side.
The user can check for active chat sessions by going to Features > Chat
4.4 Sharing Files
VIA Collage can transfer files between PC/Mac logged in users.
To share a file:
Go to the participant list and click on the file share icon for the
desired participant with whom you wish to share a file.
In the cloud directory, select the desired file on your device. Then, click
Share
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Figure 8: Admin File Sharing
The target participant needs to select a location to save the file and start the file
transfer process. 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.
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4.5 Accessing Cloud Data
The cloud is used to access all data that has been shared by participants using
VIA Collage hub.
To access cloud data:
Click on Features and then click on the cloud icon to go to the
Cloud directory where all the users’ shared files were saved.
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
4.6 Whiteboard Collaboration
The whiteboard function creates a canvas on the VIA Collage hub. With
whiteboard, you can:
Access a wide range of drawing and annotating tools
Comment on any content shown on screen
Insert any kind of images
Annotate on an extended desktop
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Item
Icon
Action
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Pen
Enables drawing on the whiteboard
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Color
Changes the color of the line with various available colors
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Size
Chooses the line thickness
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Eraser
Erases your annotations
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Erase All
Cleans the page
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Text
Inserts text on your whiteboard page
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Font
Changes the text font of your whiteboard page
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Image
Inserts an image at your whiteboard page
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Notes
Creates comments or remarks about your annotation on your
whiteboard page
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Keyboard
Opens a virtual keyboard to insert text on your whiteboard
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Save
Saves all your activities either as PDF or as JPEG format
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Show Desktop
Displays your desktop with all running applications. The user
can also annotate at the running application using the desktop
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To open the Whiteboard:
Go to the main menu and click on the Whiteboard icon. This starts a
whiteboard session on VIA Collage.
4.7 Whiteboard Functions
Figure 11: Whiteboard Toolbar
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Icon
Action
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Arrow
Selects any object or image
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Capture Area
Tool
The mouse pointer turns into a plus sign. Click the upper left
corner of the area you want to capture and drag along the
screen to the limit of the capture. The selected area is
displayed in gray. The area is then included in the current or
new page as an object
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Previous page
Moves to previous page (when multiple pages added)
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New page
Creates a new page or to add a new page
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Next page
Moves to next page (when multiple pages added)
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Wide Desktop
This icon appears on the whiteboard when two displays are
connected to VIA Collage. Using this function, you can send
pages from screen 1 to screen 2 and retrieve pages from
screen 2 to screen 1. When a participant sends any page to
screen 2 and then annotates it on the main VIA Collage
screen, those annotations show simultaneously on screen 2.
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Multiple
screen
Available when a dual display is connected to VIA Collage.
One display can be used for collaboration on the whiteboard
and the second can share content from the users. In multiple
screens the user can draw on screen 1 and can send this page
to screen 2 to show to the audience. (see Figure 13)
Figure 12: Wide Desktop
Figure 13: Multiple Screen
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Icon
Name
Action
Whiteboard
Press this button to immediately return to your board
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Pencil
Writes on the whiteboard
Eraser
Erases precisely what you have written on the
whiteboard
Selection Tool
Selects any object to move it and apply changes
Capture Area Tool
The mouse pointer turns into plus sign. Click and
drag over the desired area
Window selection
Directly captures a window and all of its content.
Notes
Adds remarks or comments about the added
annotation at the whiteboard
Virtual Keyboard
Inserts text on the whiteboard
Save
Saves your activity in either.jpg or .pdf format
Exit
Exits the whiteboard
4.7.1 Show Desktop
Show Desktop allows you to hide the whiteboard and to navigate freely on your
desktop. A toolbar is available for making annotations on your desktop and
capturing an object. For example, capture an area of the screen and add it as an
object in your current page.
4.7.2 Screen Share
Screen Share allows the admin to share his screen with all available users so that
the user can see all the activities of the gateway running at their local system only.
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To use Screen Share:
Click on features and then click on Screen Share
The user sees the collaboration display screen at their system and a check
mark is shown on the Screen Share button
Figure 14: Screen Sharing
Notes: The user is asked to accept to view the shared screen, as shown below.
To view the main collaboration display on the user’s system, the user needs
to stop both his display and media.
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4.8 Showing Content from a Third Party Device
VIA Collage gives you the flexibility to show content from any connected third-
party device such as a media player, Apple TV, Roku, video cameras with
composite video or HDMI outputs, and Samsung’s AllShare Play wireless hub,
along with your display. You can connect an extra device to VIA Collage using the
HDMI input, or add an external HDMI switcher to select from multiple third-party
devices.
To use this feature:
Click on Features, then click on Show/Hide output of HDMI Input 1
Figure 15: Showing a Third-Party Screen
4.9 Picture-in-Picture
The VIA Collage Picture-in-Picture feature lets you toggle between full-screen
mode and PIP mode for HDMI Input 1.
To use PiP:
Click on Features, and then click on Picture-in-Picture
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This toggles the HDMI Input 1 video signal mode between PIP and Full Screen.
If the message shown below appears when HDMI Input is selected, it
means that there is no device connected to VIA Collage’s HDMI input,
or a connected device is not turned on. Report this condition to the
admin.
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4.10 Calling with Skype
VIA Collage lets you call using Skype to any other Skype user in the world.
To activate Skype:
Click on Features and click on
This launches Skype and you can login and call/chat with any available contact
4.11 Using GoToMeeting
GotoMeeting is integrated with VIA Collage, providing you with a simple and
powerful way to hold unlimited online meetings. A VIA Collage admin can start a
meeting and share his screen with any available user, anywhere in the world.
To launch GoToMeeting,
Click on Features and click on
This takes you to the GoToMeeting website (http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/)
where you can download the executable file and start an online meeting
4.12 Using WebEx
WebEx is a conferencing program which lets you and others meet online and
share files, information, and expertise. WebEx is integrated with VIA Collage.
To activate a WebEx online meeting:
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Click on Features and click on the WebEx icon
This links to the WebEx Web site
(http://www.webex.com/) from which you can download the app and start online
meetings.
4.13 Using Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Lync provides instant messaging, voice over IP and video conferencing.
To start video conferencing with Microsoft Lync:
Click on Features and click on
This opens the Microsoft Lync sign-in page. The user can login and start
messaging or video conferencing.
4.14 Accessing a Web Page
VIA Collage can directly launch a Web browser. You do not need to exit VIA
Collage to open a Web site, or launch a Web-based presentation.
To open the Web browser:
Click on Features and click on the Web Browsing icon
This opens the default browser (Internet Explorer) through VIA Collage and you
can navigate to any Web site or online video/presentation file.
4.15 VIA Collage Settings Menu
The Settings menu is where you configure your VIA Collage unit and manage
third party applications.
The Settings menu tabs include:
LAN Settings – configures network parameters
Room Name/Room Code – manages room code and name preferences
Configurations – activates/deactivates PIP and media mode, etc.
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System Controls – manages your display and audio settings, run control
panel, etc.
Wallpaper – inserts a customized wallpaper
Third Party Apps – installs/removes third-party software applications
Authentication – activates presentation mode and define
moderator/participants settings
Streaming Server– configures your IP streaming server address
To open the settings page use keyboard and mouse connected to VIA Collage
unit:
Click on Features to expand
Click on Settings. It requests the password for the VIA Admin user
Enter the password “viaadmin”
The Settings screen opens:
Figure 16: Settings Screen
After settings are defined, click on the Reboot tab to apply all.
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When changing these settings, make sure they are correct. Incorrect
values can cause a loss of communication.
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4.15.1 LAN Settings
Use LAN settings to change the IP address, DNS and default gateway of VIA
Collage.
To change the IP address:
Click on LAN Settings
Enter as required the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway,
DNS server 1, DNS server 2
Figure 17: 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
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4.15.2 Room Name/Code Settings
To activate/deactivate Room Code, Date & Time:
Figure 18: Room/Name Code Screen
Show Room Name on Wallpaper: This feature displays the Room Name (a
standard IP address) on the VIA Collage 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. To
change the Room Name, enter the new address or DNS name, then click on
Apply and reboot VIA Collage. To login any device to the VIA Collage
client, you must enter the same Room Name in the location field on your
device
Activate Room Code: The Room Code is a security overlay feature that
generates and updates a four digit code. It appears on the lower right of the
VIA Collage home page. When activated, this code must be entered by any
device before logging into VIA Collage
Always show on Wallpaper: If the room code is activated, it always shows
on the wallpaper below the room name, otherwise the room code only shows
when logging into any client
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The color of the text of the room name, the room code, the date and time
to show on the background of the VIA Collage wallpaper can also be
changed in this Settings menu.
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Show Date Time on Wallpaper: Displays the date/time on the top right of
the display
Show Room Name / Code on second Display also: Supported only if
there is a second display connected to the VIA Collage unit. This feature
allows you to show the Room Name on the wallpaper of the second display
connected
4.15.3 Configuration Settings
Configuration settings allow the user to change the cloud data path to save cloud
data at any desired location. It is also where the user can activate PIP mode or
Media mode.
To change configurations:
Click on Configurations
Figure 19: Configurations Screen
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Activate PIP Mode – Shows the output of the third party device (SID-X3N,
Apple TV, Media Player, etc) as a PIP on VIA Collage. Otherwise, the
output of a third party device is shown as a full screen image
Reset PIP Position – Resets the default PIP position if the size or position
of the default PIP window was changed
Activate Media Mode – If multiple displays are connected to VIA Collage,
the first display is reserved as the media screen. Multimedia files play only
on the first display and the presentation shows on the second display
Activate System Log – Activates the logging of all system activity either by
the client or the gateway to aid diagnosing a problem with VIA Collage
Enable Quick Client Access – Enables a floating icon on the desktop of the
VIA Collage gateway to open the VIA Collage menu. The user can click on
this icon and the menu opens
Collaboration Data Directory Path – Sets the path where all data is saved
that has been shared over the cloud by other users. The user can attach
USB storage to VIA Collage, can change the directory path as needed, or
point to a network location
4.15.4 Authentication Settings
In this section, you can activate Presentation (moderator–participant) Mode. In this
mode, a participant requires permission from the moderator to use the Step-In
function on VIA Collage.
To enable Presentation Mode:
Click on Authentication
Select Activate Presentation Mode and reboot VIA Collage gateway
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Figure 20: Authentication Screen
There are 2 default users available to login into VIA Collage 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.
To create users:
Open the VIA Collage Web site by entering the VIA Collage IP address in
any Web browser
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At the top, login with default moderator username (supass). The moderator
can create a database of participants by assigning a Username, Password
and Role (Moderator or Participant) to each one of them, as shown in
Figure 21 below
Figure 21: Moderator Mode
Now any user who was created by the moderator can get permission to join the
session.
To login into the VIA Collage client when Presentation Mode is activated:
Open the VIA Collage client and enter the location (IP address of the VIA
Collage gateway)
Enter user name and password (as defined by moderator)
Now you see the Room Code field.
Enter the room code (if Room Code is activated)
Click on Login
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Figure 22: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active
To start a presentation:
Click on “Step-In” and VIA Collage sends a request to the moderator for
display permission
The moderator clicks on “Allow” to start the participant’s presentation on the
collaboration display
The presentation is now visible on the VIA Collage main display
Note: The moderator can "Step-In" at any time without permission.
4.15.5 Third Party App Settings
The Third Party App feature allows the user to add a shortcut to any third party
applications already installed on VIA Collage. The user can then launch these
applications without exiting VIA Collage.
The administrator can also install any other third party application that is not
available on the system that a user wants to run.
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To add a third party application shortcut:
Click on Third Party Apps
Click on Add Application Exe File
Browse to the executable of the application that you want to add as a
shortcut, for example go to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Kingsoft\Kingsoft
Office\office6 and select wpp.exe to add the shortcut of Word of Kingsoft
Office
Click on Reboot
Figure 23: Third Party Apps Screen
The user can also change the icon image and name of the added third party
application.
To change the icon image and name of application:
Click on Advance
The Set Application Name and Icons page opens
Click on “Click here” to browse and change the icon image
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Change the application name from “Application Name” field
Figure 24: Setting Application Name
Close this page and the settings page as well.
Reboot the VIA Collage hub
To Install a Third Party Application:
Click on Install Applications
When asked to logout as a VIA Collage user, click Yes
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Login again as an administrator and now you can install any application.
The default password is “viaadmin”.
Now download any application on your system and install it on the unit. Reboot the
system after installation and add the application shortcut under third party apps for
future use as explained above.
4.15.6 Wallpaper Settings
This feature allows any corporation or institution to change the default screen to
match their branding and in-room equipment usage instructions.
To change the wallpaper:
Click on Wallpaper
Click on Upload Wallpaper
Select Wallpaper (must be an image file – jpeg, png, bmp) from your system
Click on Reboot
The background image on VIA Collage changes after rebooting
Figure 25: Wallpaper Screen
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4.15.7 Streaming Settings
This feature is currently unavailable.
4.15.8 System Control Settings
System controls access the control panel, audio settings, display settings, task
manager, system health and log files of the VIA Collage unit. The log folder is only
available if system logging is activated from the configurations tab of settings.
Figure 26: System Control Screen
The VIA Collage unit is pre-activated by Kramer.
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4.16 User Experience
VIA Collage 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 Collage functions:
Note: Different devices enable different features depending on the device
capabilities. See the following illustrations.
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Figure 27: Android Tablet
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Figure 28: Samsung Galaxy
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Figure 29: iPad
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Figure 30: iPhone
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Figure 31: PC
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VIA Collage - Technical Specifications
5 Technical Specifications
PROCESSOR:
Quad core 2.9GHz, low power consumption
MAIN MEMORY:
4GB high speed
VIDEO INPUTS:
1 HDMI
VIDEO OUTPUTS:
1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort
STORAGE:
64GB solid state drive
LAN:
Dual Gigabit LAN port, 10/100/1000 auto, 1 with iAMT 8.0
(not installed)
AUDIO:
Integrated High Definition Audio 5.1 channel HDMI
embedded, 1 mic in and 1 line out on 3.5mm mini jacks
USB:
4 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port
POWER CONSUMPTION:
021W power adapter (19V, 6.32A)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS:
11.7” x 2.2” x 8.3” W, D, H
WEIGHT:
2.3kg (5.0lbs)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
3 power cords (US, EU, UK)
OPTIONAL:
2U rack adapter
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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
P/N:
2900-300403
Rev:
1
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SAFETY WARNIN G
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing
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