Kramer VIA Connect PRO Users Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VI A Co nn ec t PRO
Collaboration Hub
P/N: 2900-300419 Rev 1
VIA Connect PRO – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Applications & Features 2
1.2 Controls and Connections 2
2 Setting 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 7
3 VIA Connect PRO Functions and What They Do 8
4 Using VIA Connect PRO 11
4.1 VIA Connect PRO Main Menu 11
4.2 Enabling Control 12
4.3 Chatting with Participants 13
4.4 Sharing Files 14
4.5 Accessing Cloud Data 16
4.6 Whiteboard Collaboration 17
4.7 VIA Connect PRO Settings Menu 20
4.8 User Experience 29
5 Technical Specifications 34
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 8
Figure 4: VIA Connect PRO Main User Screen and Features 9
Figure 5: The Participant List 11
Figure 6: Enable Control 13
Figure 7: Chat Window 14
Figure 8: Admin File Sharing 15
Figure 9: User File Sharing 15
Figure 10: Shared Files on the Cloud 16
Figure 11: Whiteboard Toolbar 18
Figure 12: Settings Screen 20
Figure 13: LAN Settings Screen 21
Figure 14: Room/Name Code Screen 22
Figure 15: Authentication Screen 24
Figure 16: Moderator Mode 25
Figure 17: Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active 26
Figure 18: Wallpaper Screen 27
Figure 19: Web Browsing Management - Network Settings 28
Figure 20: Web Browsing Management - Wallpaper Settings 28
Figure 21: Web Browsing Management - Configuration Settings 28
Figure 22: Web Browsing Management - Authentication Settings 29
Figure 23: Samsung Galaxy 30
Figure 24: iPad 31
Figure 25: iPhone 32
Figure 26: PC 33
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
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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 (Windows and Mac
PCs and iOS devices only). You can also display and share PDFs from any
logged-in device.
1.2 Controls and Connections
This section defines VIA Connect PRO.
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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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SPDIF 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connects to earphones or a speaker
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Lock Opening
Connects to a security locking cable
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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
Figure 1: VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
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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.
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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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Figure 2: Connecting the VIA Connect PRO Collaboration Hub
2.1 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-
The mini DisplayPort connector connects to a DisplayPort display or to a
VIA Connect PRO’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 Mini DisplayPort
jacks.
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
VGA display by means of a mini DP to VGA adapter cable included in the
packaging of VIA Connect Pro
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VIA Connect PRO - Setting Up
For full functionality, VIA Connect PRO must be connected to a local area
network (LAN). You must assign an IP address to the VIA Connect PRO.
NOTE: Do not turn the device on before connecting the LAN port to the network.
NOTE: To allow participation in a collaborative session (send and receive content),
connect the VIA Connect PRO hub and all participant devices (PCs/ MACs/
smartphones/tablets) to the same network (LAN - wired/wireless).
The VIA Connect PRO 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 Connect PRO hub
unit).
2.2 Downloading and Running VIA Connect PRO 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 Connect
PRO 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 Connect PRO 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
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and install. When you run the app, you see the following screen:
2.3 Logging In to VIA Connect PRO
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 Connect PRO
iOS and Android
First, enter the IP address for the VIA Connect PRO. This is found on the
Next, choose a username (nickname) for your device (it can be any mix of
Finally, enter the room code as seen on the lower right part of the screen.
main display screen in the lower left
letters and numbers) then enter it on the login screen of your device
This lets you access VIA Connect PRO. Now, you’re ready to go!
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