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1. LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controis Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Mirroring Z Show Room Name on wallpaper 10 0 1 9 Apply ii a Activate Room Code P Always Show on Wallpaper Room Code Refresh Time minutes 30 Z Show Date Time on wallpaper Show Room Name Code on Second Display also Dual Display only Room Code Room Name Settings I Note Room Name Code will be shown only if they are active j S M Figure 18 Room Name Code Screen e 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 e 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 e 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
2. Figure 24 Authentication Screen There are three different moderator modes 4 15 7 1 Database Based This mode requires building a database of users that can access the system The users receive credentials username and password There are two default users available to login into VIA Collage client in Moderator mode Moderator e Default user name su Default password supass Participant e Default user name user Default password userpass You can create more users as needed VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 To create users e Open the VIA Collage Web site by entering the VIA Collage IP address in any Web browser or open a browser from any client PC connected to same network and enter VIA Collage IP address e Atthe 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 25 below Redirect To VIA Server User Management Add User User List Change Password VIA Management Moderator Participant Utilities Web Administrator VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number OECS 5SD66 86 F59C C3A9 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 25 Moderator Mode Now any user who was created by the moderator can get permission to join the session It is also possible to select one or more users to be Web Administrator
3. with the ability to change the settings from the Web administration interface To login into the VIA Collage client when Presentation Mode is activated e Open the VIA Collage client and enter the location IP address of the VIA Collage gateway e Enter user name and password as defined by moderator Now you see the Room Code field e Enter the room code if Room Code is activated e Click on Login VIA Collage Using VIA Collage VIN KRAMER Room Name 10 0 1 9 User Name jim Password esoooo Code 7783 V 1 5 1214 250 Powered By WOW Vision Figure 26 Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active To start a presentation e Click on Step In and VIA Collage sends a request to the moderator for display permission user is requesting for display e 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 7 2 Active Directory Groups grant access to resources Organizational units control objects and delegate group policy settings VIA Collage seamlessly integrates with Active directories to avoid the hassle of creating users from VIA Collage s Web UI VIA Collage Gateway contains the following groups that must be mapped with Active Directory groups or organizational units e Moderator A user with m
4. Figure 28 VIA Site Management Contact your regional sales representative for more details about this solution VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 49 4 15 9 3 Wallpaper 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 e Click on Upload Wallpaper e Select Wallpaper must be an image file jpeg png bmp from your system e All previously uploaded wallpapers are saved and shown as below To select one of them click on Set e Then click on Reboot The background image on VIA Collage changes after rebooting KRAMER Redirect To VIA Server User Management VIA Management Network Settings Han Heenan Wallpaper Configuration Authentication isa VA Gateway Features VA B Client Features Set Delete Set Delete Set Delete 1920x1080 1024x768 1920 x 1080 Move To 1 VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number 0EC5 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Figure 29 VIA Management Wallpaper 4 15 9 4 Configuration Configuration settings are e Do not start HDMI input on startup Activate Deactivate HDMI input when powering the unit on e 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 50 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage WA n output of a third party device is shown as a full screen image
5. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VIA Collage Collaboration Hub For Firmware Version 1 7 P N 2900 300475 Rev 4 23 VIA KRAMER VIA COLLAGE QUICK START GUIDE For Installer This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to www True Collaboration com to download the latest manual or scan the GR code above STEP 1 Check What s in the Box 1 VIA Collage Collaboration Device 3 Quick Start Guide 2 Power supply 19V DC with power cords 4 DP to HDMI Adapter STEP 2 Install the VIA Collage Place the VIA Collage on a table or mount in a rack with optional adapter RK COLLAGE STEP 3 Inputs and Outputs at a Glance Always switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VIA Collage External HDMI Input MacBook Source Laptop Android Device 9 iOS Device 9 Wireless DP HDMI Powered Mouse Keyboard Router Output Output Speakers Always use Kramer high performance cables for connecting AV equipment to the VIA Collage STEP 4 amp 4 Connect the Unit Connect keyboard and mouse Connect your main display dual displays are optional Connect a Local Area Network LAN cable for connection to your network or use a router for connection to Wi Fi Connect the power supply Turn on the device STEP 5 Configure VIA Collage Open the VIA Collage menu and click on Features then on Settings Enter passwor
6. Reset PIP Position Resets the default PIP position if the size or position of the default PIP window was changed 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 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 Do Not Disturb This feature is aimed to easily enable a Do Not Disturb mode that will allow a user to present to the main display without any interruptions Clicking the DND button will prevent ALL interruptions The user that clicked DND has full access to all features wA x ooo lt 000 uJ PR Features Step Out Participants DND Activated F h e PE File Transfer Multimedia Cloud Microsoft Lync J db R Q Whiteboard Start Collaboration View Main Display Chat O Pe O Enable Control HDMI Input 1 Picture in Picture The other users can see a modified user interface that is only allowing access to two things View Main Display amp Participants List The View Main Display icon replaces the Step In button and Features are grayed out ge Using VIA Collage im has enabled DND oo x ws SMA oo ant Nan Qin hoa O O gt wieaqmin r O C gt The User that enabled DND must disable DND to allow oth
7. VA KRAMER Walcoma au Configuration Configur Do not start HDMI input on startup Activate PIP Mode Activate System Log Activate Media Mode Enable Quick Client Access Do Not Disturb Facility to activate deactivate chat by Moderator Network Settings VIA Site Management Wallpaper Authentication Gateway Features Client Features Deactivate auto hide thumbnails Display Layout Show Room Name on wallpaper p Tura Activate Room Code Always show on wallpaper Room Code Refresh Tirne Minutes 30 Show Date Time on wallpaper ll 24 hours format Show Room Name Code on second Display also Dual Display Only Note Room Narne Code will be shown only if they are active Mirror Name VIA_AirMirror_C3A9 Select Language Date and Time Format for Web interfa Date Time Format Y m d HH MM AM PM VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number 0EC5 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 30 VIA Management Configuration VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 9 5 Authentication Redirect To VIA Server Activate Moderator Mode Authentication Mod User Management VIA Management Database Based Active Directory VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number 0EC5 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Figure 29 VIA Management Authentication Basic Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Manage the features available on the VIA gateway see Figure 30 e Change the defa
8. Vihitebosard EZS Third Party Apps Create annotate ilumbrnbe renew or OOO Supports office appicatona and conferencing haghight the courrent chankay n programs such as Gkype Wiehe Go To Nieta Lyno and more T Stert Colaboration P HOM I Input 1 ick to colaborate through common HOMIJ Connect any external HOMI source depky wing your oam dece Muibple users carers OVD Blerey and present it an miert and control what s happening on over the man Bara Er wew the main display at the seme Gene Collaboration capabilities have been enhanced with the addition of the popular G cloud services e Google Drive e DropBox dh SkyDrive e SkyDrive Link your cloud service Google Drive DropBox or SkyDrive account to your VIA application and enjoy full access to your online documents Select one file from your cloud service and select among the following options VIA Collage Using VIA Collage esa e Open Open the file on your screen and Step In to share it on main screen e Download Create a copy of your online file to easily access it from your VIA Multimedia Feature e Share Share the selected file using your preferred mailing service Alternatively enjoy the ability to select one file saved in your VIA Multimedia feature photo document or video and choose to upload it to your cloud service account for later usage Note Different devices enable different features depending on t
9. supass e Click on VIA Management tab to access the Settings menu Note Any additional user can be created and get Web administrator credentials Network Settings Use LAN settings to change the IP address DNS and default gateway of VIA Collage Apply Settings after finishing AT AT a zee Information about the Disk Space in use can be found here as well as the MAC address of the VIA Collage device Redirect To VIA Server goa eT a User Management Gateway IP VIA Management Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway DNS Server gt s Mac Address 74 04 35 78 B8 B9 Total Disk Size Space Available Reboot VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number OECS 5SD66 86 F59C C3A9 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 27 VIA Management Network Settings 4 15 9 2 VIA Site Management VIA Site Management Server VSM Server is an optional software application subject to a separate pricing that allows an administrator to monitor and make changes to all connected VIA Collage or Connect gateways It is a Web based interface that allows the administrator to e Add or modify an existing VIA Gateway VIA Collage VIA Connect PRO e Push various settings like configuration gateway features client features etc to Collage Connect units e Update Collage Connect units from the central server when the updates become available e Manage the following statuses for all Collage Conn
10. USB 4 USB 3 0 ports 1 USB 2 0 port POWER CONSUMPTION 120W 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 DIMENSIONS WEIGHT INCLUDED ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjun
11. 5 Click on Leave Moderation anytime to stop moderating the session Anyone else can now click on Become Moderator to access this privilege 000 L PR Features Step In Participants x S V 1 7 0615 510 jim V Room Name 10 0 1 9 z ni Leave Moderation Displa Chat V Participant Name sect Selected File Share Q dave mh O D Q viaadmin O C gt 4 15 8 Mirroring Settings By default the iOS mirroring is enabled and the settings are shown as in the following example III VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 9 4 15 9 1 V A SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controis wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication 7 Muror Settmgs Mirror Name VIA_AirMirror_C3A9 Max no of mirrors 4 l Apply 9 The VIA AirPlay device is named VIA_AirMirror_XXXX where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers This is the name that appears when you look for AirPlay devices on your iOS device and it can be changed Additionally it defaults to allow four iOS devices to simultaneously mirror on the VIA Collage This setting can also be changed Once these setting changes have been made click Apply Reboot the VIA Collage for the settings to take effect Managing Settings from the VIA Web Management Interface To manage settings using the Web browser e Open the Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Collage unit e Enter user name su and password
12. 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 When using the Airplay service no application is needed refer to iOS mirroring section 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 amp step in commander can also be used to expand the number of local video sources through the VIA Collage HDMI input p Android Device K From SID X3N iOS Device Speakers K DP Q NU p Wireless Router S Keyboard amp Laptop DP Display HDMI Display Mouse 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 e 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 e The DisplayPort connection can be used with compatible projection or direct vie
13. Opens a canvas to annotate draw and update document collaboratively over a live stream Start 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 View Main Shows a mirror of the VIA Collage collaboration display on the Display 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 Chat Allows sending chat messages among available participants during that session Enable Control Gives participants control over the presenters Mac or PC laptop File Transfer Shares files between the available participants during the session HDMI Input 1 Displays hides external video source connected to the VIA Collage input Picture in Switches the external video source HDMI input between PIP Picture Picture in Picture mode and full screen mode 10 11 12 13 4 4 1 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 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 Step In Out and Participants e Clicking
14. 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 Web Browsing To open the Web browser e 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 Note In the Web management interface of the settings you can change the default browser to any one you prefer For more details see the Web management settings section 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 activate deactivate PIP and media mode activate deactivate HDMI input on startup manage your Cloud directory etc System Controls manages your display and audio settings run control panel select preferred language etc Wallpaper inserts a customized wallpaper Third Party Apps installs removes third party software applications Authentication activates moderator mode and defines moderator participant settings Mirroring Enable and configure your iOS mirroring feature To open the settings page use keyboard and mouse connected to VIA Collage unit Click on Features to
15. expand Click on Settings It requests the password for the VIA Super User 4 15 1 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage e Enter the password supass The user name is su by default The Settings screen opens x V A SETTINGS V SET 7 G615 208 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Mirronng 3 Figure 16 Settings Screen e After settings are defined click on the Reboot tab to apply all LAN Settings Use LAN settings to change the IP address DNS and default gateway of VIA Collage When changing these settings make sure they are correct Incorrect values can cause a loss of communication To change the IP address e Click on LAN Settings e Enter as required the IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server 1 x V A SETTINGS Wort gt 0615 208 Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Third Party Apps Authentication Mirroring IP Address 10 0 1 9 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 10 0 1 1 DNS Server1 10 0 1 1 Host Configurator Apply Settings Ya me ShutDown D o Figure 17 LAN Settings Screen e When finished click on Apply Settings e Click OK at the Confirmation Message e Click on Reboot to restart the system with the new settings 4 15 2 Room Name Code Settings To activate deactivate Room Code Date amp Time EA VIA Collage Using VIA Collage
16. on the Features tab on the main menu allows the user to see and access all available functions of VIA Collage e 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 e Clicking on the Participant List tab reveals a list of all participants in the session 000 PR Features Participants michal2 V 1 5 1214 250 Room Name 192 168 0 151 o Display Chat File Participant Name Status Selected Share Q jm c O B M viaadmin c O O gt Figure 5 The Participant List Under Participants the following icons are used 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 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 2 Item Icon Meaning File Transfer Bs a file transfer with another participant gt File transfer is already active with that participant Enable Take control of any user while the user is displaying Admin has the control of that user 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 c
17. page Name Whiteboard Pencil Eraser Selection Tool Capture Area Tool Window selection Virtual Keyboard VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Action Press this button to immediately return to your board page Writes on the whiteboard Erases precisely what you have written on the whiteboard Selects any object to move it and apply changes The mouse pointer turns into plus sign Click and drag over the desired area Directly captures a window and all of its content Adds remarks or comments about the added annotation at the whiteboard Inserts text on the whiteboard Saves your activity in either jpg or pdf format Exits the whiteboard 4 7 2 4 8 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 To use Screen Share e Click on features and then click on Screen Share Screen Share e The user sees the collaboration display screen at their system and a check mark is shown on the Screen Share button 39 Screen Share vw DB QD lt P ma 1m ww nth Vas Chicheponiche Q e saat 107 Ss o ie a LA KRAMER VIA COLLAGE Deployment Guide Figure 14 Screen Sharing The user can zoom in and out by using the magnifying glass and at the top of the window Using the Tool bar on the left you can Pause on any slide to annotate it and
18. with Skype VIA Collage lets you call using Skype to any other Skype user in the world To activate Skype O e Click on Features and click on Skype This launches Skype and you can login and call chat with any available contact 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 4 12 4 13 4 14 To launch GoToMeeting e Click on Features and click on 5 GoToMeeting This takes you to the GoToMeeting website http www gotomeeting com fec where you can download the executable file and start an online meeting 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 e Click on Features and click on the WebEx icon P webex This links to the WebEx Web site http www webex com from which you can download the app and start online meetings Using Microsoft Lync Microsoft Lync provides instant messaging voice over IP and video conferencing To start video conferencing with Microsoft Lync e Click on Features and click on LA Microsoft Lync This opens the Microsoft Lync sign in page The user can login and start messaging or video conferencing Accessing a Web Page
19. 4 Figure 10 Shared Files on the Cloud e To delete one single file from the cloud directory click on the Trash icon m A warning note appears that this is a permanent deletion e To delete all files from the cloud directory click on Clean Directory A warning note appears that this is a permanent deletion 4 6 Whiteboard Collaboration The whiteboard function creates a canvas on the VIA Collage hub With whiteboard you can e Access a wide range of drawing and annotating tools e Comment on any content shown on screen e Insert any kind of images e Annotate on an extended desktop 2 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage To open the Whiteboard e Goto the main menu and click on the Whiteboard icon This starts a whiteboard session on VIA Collage 4 7 Whiteboard Functions 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Figure 11 Whiteboard Toolbar Item Icon Action Notes Creates comments or remarks about your annotation on your whiteboard page Keyboard Opens a virtual keyboard to insert text on your whiteboard e 8 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 23 Item con Action Saves all your activities either as PDF or as JPEG format 12 Show Desktop Displays your desktop with all running applications The user can also annotate at the running application using the desktop stylus Selects any object or image 14 Capture Area The mouse pointer turns into a plus sign Click the upper left corner of the area you want to captu
20. A Collage can transfer files between PC Mac logged in users To share a file e Goto the participant list and click on the file share icon gt for the desired participant with whom you wish to share a file e Inthe cloud directory select the desired file on your device Then click Share C gt Pa VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 000 PR Features Whiteboard Participants s WA To dave IB Cancel All gt 23 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 1 000 CI PR Features Step In Participants From viaadmin ae Cancel All 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 gt File Transfer File Transfer VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 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 e Click on Features and then click on the cloud icon Cry to go to the Cloud directory where all the users shared files cvs were Saved Thu Dec 25 16 39 29 201 Mon Dec 22 13 17 44 2014 Mon Dec 15 06 08 40 2014 FPG File Sun Dec 14 16 13 38 2014 Sun Dec 14 11 16 12 2014 Thu Dec 18 5 17 2 E VIATEST pdt 05 17 22 201
21. AirPlay C vlA_AirMirror Mirroring 2 4 2 MacBooks and Apple Computers 1 Connect your Apple device to the network where the VIA Collage resides 2 Click the AirPlay menu on the Apple Menu Bar This will be located in the top right corner of the screen near the clock VIA_AirMirror Open Displays Preferences 3 Choose the VIA Collage s AirPlay device name By default the VIA s AirPlay device is named VIA_AirMirror_XXXX where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers Note If the Room Code is enabled on the VIA Collage you are prompted to enter the same 4 digit security code when attempting to mirror you iOS device This code appears on the main screen of the VIA Collage 3 VIA Collage Functions and What They Do 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 i 000 i ooo 9 lt Features Whiteboard Cloud Skype GoToMeeting 6 l Third Party Apps 9 4 11 Web Browsing HOMI HDMI Input 1 Picture in Picture 14 15 Settings Display Layout 18 19 Figure 3 VIA Collage Admin Features Ie 3 kashian WebEx icrosoft Lync 7 8 ee Shutdovm Reboot 16 17 VIA Collage VIA Collage Functions and What They Do Item Icon Action 1 Fea
22. ID 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 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 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 By default the path is to the internal storage of the SSD 64Gb 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 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 You can also sele
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24. Reload at any time to resume to current presented slide e To view the main collaboration display on the user s system the user needs to stop both his display and media 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 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage HDMI input or add an external HDMI switcher to select from multiple third party devices To use this feature e Click on Features then click on Show Hide output of HDMI Input 1 oe minicom Figure 15 Showing a Third Party Screen 4 9 4 10 4 11 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 e Click on Features and then click on Picture in Picture 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 x No input signal detected please check the connected device is on and properly connected VIN k Calling
25. an 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 o00 L PI 5 alfaia Features Whiteboard Participants VIN V 1 5 1214 250 viaadmin Room Name 192 168 0 151 Participant Name rate samai Balt Mask M dave tO i O gt Q im om O DB Q joe Ti i O gt 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 e Goto the participant list and click the chat icon O for the desired participant The chat window opens and you can chat with selected participant VIA Collage Using VIA Collage WOIIIII I 000 ms He o Features Step In Participants VIN PARTICIPANTS joe dave Hi Joe joe Hello Dave What a great meeting session dave Yes it is Figure 7 Chat Window In the chat window the participant s name is at the left side of the window and CO Chat your chat messages are on the right side The user can check for active chat sessions by going to Features gt Chat 4 4 Sharing Files VI
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27. artphone 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 VIA Collage features a 10Mbps maximum video bitrate for 30fps or 60fps videos and handles video files of up to 8GB 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 1 2 VIA Collage Controls and Connections This secti
28. client e Show Date Time on Wallpaper Displays the date time on the top right of the display e Show Room Name Code on second Display also Supported only if there is a second display connected to the VIA Collage unit This feature VIA Collaae Usina VIA Collage QQ VIA COllage USING VIA VCOlage 51 allows you to show the Room Name on the wallpaper of the second display connected 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 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 e Click on Configurations V A SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controis Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentication Mirroring Do not start HDMI mput on startup y Activate PIP Mode Reset PIP Button Activate System Log Activate Media Mode 4 Enable Quick Client Access Collaboration Data Directory path ove C WIAData i External Hard Drive Ku wawami 3 iw Figure 19 Configurations Screen The settings include e Donotstart HDMI input on startup Activate Deactivate HDMI input when powering the unit on e Activate PIP Mode Shows the output of the third party device S
29. ct the language for the VIA application here SETTINGS SET 7 0615 26 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations Walipaper Audio Display Log Folder VIA R System Health Activate Unit Task Manager 9 Control Panel Language ee SRS H s Third Party Apps Authentication Mirroring 9 Figure 20 System Control Screen The VIA Collage unit is pre activated by Kramer If your unit needs to be re activated contact Kramer Technical Support VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 5 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 e Click on Wallpaper e Click on Upload Wallpaper e Select Wallpaper must be an image file jpeg png bmp from your system e Click on Reboot The background image on VIA Collage changes after rebooting x SETTINGS V SET 1 7 0615 208 LAN Settinas Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Nalipape Third Party Apps Authentication Mirroring KRAMER te True SEE Figure 21 Wallpaper Screen VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 6 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 instal
30. ction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Three years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original produc
31. d supass The Settings Menu tabs are LAN Settings Configure your network parameters and apply settings Room Name Code Manage room code and name preferences Configurations Activate deactivate PIP media mode and other options System Controls Manage your display and audio settings run control panel select your language etc Wallpaper Insert a custom wallpaper image Third Party Apps Install remove third party software applications Authentication Activate moderator mode and define moderator participant settings Mirroring Activate deactivate iOS mirroring support and configure it After settings are defined click on reboot button to apply all settings For more details read the Settings section in the user manual 22 VIA KRAMER VIA COLLAGE QUICK START GUIDE For User STEP 1 Connect Your Device to the Proper Network Connect your device to the same network used by Kramer VIA Collage in the specific meeting room either Wi Fi or LAN STEP 2 Run or Download the Application MAC or PC 1 Navigate to the embedded Web page of VIA Collage by entering the Room Name of the VIA into your computer s browser 2 Select Click to Run to execute the application only intended for guests who will be using the VIA once or select Click to Install VIA to download the VIA application on your computer intended for regular users of the VIA Welcome to VIA Collaboration Hub VA os Clic
32. e in Picture mode and full screen mode Shut Down Shuts down the VIA Collage system Reboots the VIA Collage System 18 Settings Performs settings on the LAN configurations related to room code room name third party apps system controls wallpaper streaming configuration and activation center 19 Display Layout Allows selecting the layout when several participants are stepped in thumbnail view or dynamic view The illustration below shows the VIA Collage main User screen and its functions OOO OOO Features VIN i Multimedia ch Start Collaboration File Transfer 12 J x R Step In 2 ka i Qo tb G Cloud Microsoft Lync Whiteboard 5 J a B View Main Display Chat Enable Control 10 o O HDMI Input 1 Picture in Picture 13 14 Figure 4 VIA Collage Main User Screen VIA Collage VIA Collage Functions and What They Do Item Icon Action 1 Features Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA Collage 2 Step In Allows the user to show his device s screen on main display or Step Out to step out 3 Participants Provides a list of all participants in the session 4 Multimedia Supports video formats avi vob mp4 mov mpx ex mpg Shares smooth full motion video up to 1080p 60 and photos 5 Cloud Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the session Microsoft Lync Opens Lync client for audio and video conferencing 7 Whiteboard
33. ect units attached to the VSMS CPU usage HDD usage a Off on status 4B VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Configuration and download status Version status The VSMS can automatically provide individual configuration to added gateways or the settings can be configured locally Some changes must be made to the gateway before it can be managed from a VIA Site Management Server e Type the VIA Site Management Server IP e Type a Gateway ID a gateway ID can be a random number as long as it is unique It helps identify the VIA Collage or Connect unit in question e Click Validate and Save for changes to take effect e Choose the settings From HQ to download the setting from the HQ server or choose From Gateway to keep the local settings e Click Reboot to restart the unit Redirect To VIA Server All From VIA Site Management All From Gateway VIA Site Management VIA Server IP 0 012 Gateway 1D 2002 User Management VIA Management Wallpaper Settings From VIA Site Management s From Gateway Configuration Settings From VIA Site Management s From Gateway Authentication Settings From VIA Site Management From Gateway ateway Features Settings From VIA Site Management From Gateway lient Features Settings From VIA Site Management From Gateway I VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number 0EC5 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER
34. eeting moderator rights i e this user can directly display his screen on a VIA Collage Gateway and can allow a participant requesting for presentation on the main display e Participant A participant of a presentation session who can join the meeting room but cannot project their desktop without the moderator s permission Active directory must have groups or OUs similar to the above Moderator Participant hierarchy Do not use groups which have any employee in common If there is no such group or OU create them in such a way that an employee is not in the moderator and the participant group at the same time Note All connecting devices should be governed through this AD or they will not be able to login SETTINGS Hort 2 O615 2G8 LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controis Walipaper Third Party Apps Authentic Mirronng Activate Moderator Mode Authentication Mode Database Based Active Directory Basic Active Directory Settings Active Directory Domain Group Based OU Based VIA Group OU Active Directory Group OU Moderator Participant 3 1 Click Activate Presentation Mode 2 Click Active Directory under Authentication Mode 3 Under Active Directory Settings type in the Active Directory name in Active Directory Domain text box 4 Select the Group Based or OU Based radio button as per your Active Directory configuration VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 5 Based on the abo
35. er participants to gain full functionality once again n2 m KG A o Features Step Out Participants VIN DND De Activated e Facility to Activate Deactivate Chat by Moderator This option is offered to the Moderator of a session to restrain users from chatting Display Layout settings e Select the layout between Thumbnail view and dynamic view e Activate Deactivate Auto Hide Thumbnails fade out of the side thumbnails after few seconds Room Code Room Name Settings e 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 e 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 Set here also the refresh time
36. ese changes 5 VIA Collage Using VIA Collage VA KRAMER Welcome su Feature Management lient Feature Management Network Settings a VIA Site Management ES Wallpaper Configuration Authentication Gateway Features File Transfer Enable Control VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number OECS SD66 86 FS9C C3A9 Figure 31 VIA Management Client Features 4 15 9 7 Webadmin Activity Log Webadmin Activity Log HDMI Input 1 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Start Date 2015 07 05 End Date 2015 07 05 User Name Select AcionTeken See Action Taken Login Deactivate Logout Login Activate Logout Login Login VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number 0EC5 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Figure 32 Utilities Gateway Activity Log VIA Collage Using VIA Collage Total number of log entries found 8 Activity Date 2015 07 05 13 22 PM 2015 07 05 13 22 PM 2015 07 05 13 22 PM 2015 07 05 14 56 PM 2015 07 05 14 57 PM 2015 07 05 14 57 PM 2015 07 05 14 59 PM 2015 07 05 15 46 PM Export to CSV Success DND by su Success Success Presentation mode by su Success Success Success Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER 4 15 9 8 Update Firmware Update Firmware Current Versi Rees Choose File URAIS Webadmin Activity Log Maintenance Reboot VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number OECS 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Fi
37. ess VIA Collage iOS and Android e First enter the IP address for the VIA Collage This is found on the main display screen in the lower left e 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 e 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 2 4 Using iOS Mirroring to Share your Screen All participants in a meeting using an Apple device can mirror their screen by using the Airplay service No application is required to activate this mode However the VIA Collage unit must run firmware version 1 6 or later and iOS mirroring feature must be enabled see the settings section for more details 2 4 1 From your iOS Device iPhone or iPad Mini iPad 1 Connect your Apple device to the network where the VIA Collage resides 2 Swipe up from the bottom of the iPad or iPhone to reveal the Control Center 3 Click AirPlay and choose the VIA Collage s AirPlay device name By default the VIA s AirPlay device is named VIA_ AirMirror_ XXXX where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers Note If the room code is enabled on the VIA Collage you are prompted to enter the same 4 digit security code when attempting to mirror you iOS device This code appears on the main screen of the VIA Collage VIA Collage Setting Up VIA Collage J
38. gure 33 Utilities Update Firmware 4 15 9 9 Maintenance Welcome Maintenance r Reset Select All Reset Configuration Webadmin Activity Log Update Firmware Reset Wallpaper Reset Users Reset Authentication Reset Gateway Features Reset Client Features reece VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number OECS 5D66 86 F59C C3A9 Figure 36 Utilities Maintenance engin E Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Tension E Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 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 w Brg your own dewce BOO snd pn Give a partcipant control over the J the session through wareless connection presenters MACS or PC laptops No dongle is needed Wireless Connection Enable Control u a hile Shere smooth full moton wdeo up to 1080 60 Mp3 fies and photos Chet Gend a message to a collengue in the meeting Cloud Drag and drop fies to the doud to share inetanth wath everyone in the meetrg Web Ebooweer Open a browser for presenting any content dreth from a website File Transfer View Misin Displey Share a He with one or several View the man screen on your oam dewoe i gt collaborstors
39. he device capabilities See the following illustrations x 000 000 PRR Features Participants s Multimedia Web Browser View Main Display Collaboration e as Sky Drive Google Drive Dropbox HDMI HDMI In 1 Picture in Picture Figure 34 Samsung Galaxy VIA Collage Using VIA Collage ooo ooo Features Step In Participants Uk CA D LJ Multimedia View Main Display D D 8 Start Collaboration HDMI Input 1 Picture In Picture Google Drive O Dropbox SkyDrive Figure 35 iPad VIA Collage Using VIA Collage O OO ooo Features Multimedia ch Start Collaboration Google Drive Figure 36 iPhone VIA Collage Using VIA Collage HDMI Input 1 64 mm x Pee O Participants Browser Picture In Picture O SkyDrive ooo ooo Features VIN ex Multimedia ch Start Collaboration e File Transfer Figure 37 PC CJ View Main Display To HDMI HDMI Input 1 Microsoft Lync CO Chat Picture in Picture sqa Participants Whiteboard i Enable Control VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 5 Technical Specifications PROCESSOR VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUTPUTS 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
40. ics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 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 KRAMER E mail info kramerel com Institute of Institute of Quality amp Control Quality amp Contro SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 2900 300475 Rev 4 P N
41. install third party applications for users e gt J e 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 The user can also create a link with an associated icon to a desired Web page She he must give this icon a special URL Name and type in his Web URL for example KRAMER LTD www kramerelectronics com Save URL After rebooting the link to this specific Web site is accessible from the Third Party Apps icon in the main feature menu Authentication Settings In this section you can activate Moderator and Participant modes In these modes a participant requires permission from the moderator to use the Step In function on VIA Collage To enable Presentation Mode e Click on Authentication e Select Activate Moderator Mode e Select which mode you want to use and reboot VIA Collage gateway VIA Collage Using VIA Collage SETTINGS LAN Settings Room Name Code Configurations System Controls Wallpaper f Third Party Apps yentication f Marroring Database Based Active Directory Basic Active Directory Settings Active Directory Domain Group Based OU Based VIA Group OU Active Directory Group OU Moderator Parhcipant Apply l 9
42. k to Run VIA Click to Install VIA iOS Android 1 Download and install the free VIA App from Apple s App Store or Google s Play Store Use the GR code above STEP Login Room Name Copy the room narne as appears in the wallpaper VIN IP Address KRAMER Room Name 182 168 1167 Nickname Enter a name for your device Waq ne Room Code Enter a 4 digit code as it the wall O EZ Room Code Enter a 4 digit code as it appears in the wallpaper Login Press Login to join the meeting STEP 4 Main Menu VIN ooo 000 M o Click on Step in to put your screen up front and on Participants to see who else is connected STEP 5 Features x gt Ip m7 b UDSE PJ Wireless Connection Bring your own device BYOD and join the session through wireless connection MultiMedia Share uninterrupted full HD wireless video streaming up to 1080p60 and photos Cloud Drag and drop files to the cloud to share instantly with everyone in the meeting File Transfer Share any size file with any number of participants Whiteboard Annotate illustrate and edit shared documents touch screen compatible Scart Collaboration Click to collaborate through a common display using your own device Multiple users can interact and control what s happening on the main display at the same time iOS Mirroring Show any content from your iOS device on the main display JU p Bpi Enable Con
43. l any other third party application that is not available on the system that a user wants to run To add a third party application shortcut e Click on Third Party Apps e Click on Add Application Exe File e 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 e Click on Reboot LAN Settings Configurations System Controls Wallpaper rd Party Apps Authentication Mirroring I URL Name Web URL l I Yauwawwwwwrra 3 Figure 22 Third Party Apps Screen VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 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 e Click on Advance The Set Application Name and Icons page opens Click on Click here to browse and change the icon image e Change the application name from Application Name field Set Application Name amp Icons EE oe Erne ete lt s oee C em ete w Figure 23 Setting Application Name e Close this page and the settings page as well e Reboot the VIA Collage hub VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 7 To Install a Third Party Application I I nstall Applications e Click on Install Applications e When asked to logout as a VIA Collage user click Yes Q Do you want to logout and
44. nstall VIA a A Torun the VIA app virtually without installing on your computer select Click to Run VIA Once downloaded locate the file on your computer under Downloads and click to launch it The VIA Collage login screen appears To permanently install the VIA app select Click to Install VIA It downloads an exe file to your computer and asks if you want to run this file Click Yes and follow the Setup instructions The VIA app is saved to the KRAMER folder on your C drive It creates a shortcut on the desktop for easy access VIA Collage Setting Up VIA Collage V A KRAMER Room Name 192 168 11 67 Nickname dave Room Code amp 0Ge For tablets and smartphones the Kramer VIA app is found in the App Store iOS and Google Play Android Alternatively you can open your Web browser on your mobile device and enter the IP address for your VIA Collage unit choose from the following two options Get your iOS App Get your Android App Download the app to your tablet phone and install When the app is run the following screen appears Room Name 192 168 0 151 Nick Name joe Room Code VIA Collage Setting Up VIA Collage 2 3 Logging In to VIA Collage Windows and Mac OS e Choose a username nickname for your device any mix of letters and numbers then enter it on the login screen e Next enter the room code seen on the lower right part of the screen This lets you acc
45. of the Room Code 30 minutes as default 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 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 Click on the square to select your preferred color iOS Mirror Activate or deactivate the iOS Mirroring feature When activated the first time the VIA s AirPlay device will be named VIA_AirMirror_XXXX where XXXX is a random combination of letters and numbers This is the name that will appear when you look for AirPlay devices on your iOS device and it can be changed Additionally it will default to allow 4 iOS devices to be mirrored to the VIA Collage simultaneously This setting can also be changed Once these setting changes have been made click Apply Reboot the VIA Collage to allows the settings to take effect Auto Power Off Timing Activate this feature to allow the unit to Auto Power Off at a selected time please note that it is a 24 hours based clock Language Select your preferred language for your VIA interface Date and Time Format for Web interface e Select your preferred Date and Time format
46. on defines VIA Collage V A COLLAGE 7 DISPLAY OUT SS SS __vseao J uE MICIN Figure 1 VIA Collage Collaboration Hub Feature Function Power Button For turning the machine on and off 2 USB Connector For uporading firmware or connecting a USB device G CIN TaVConnector Connects to the 19V DC power supply rs IANBU 45 Connector Connects to a wireless router 9 DISPLAY OUT DP Connector Connects to a DisplayPort display AUDIO LINE OUT 3 5mm Mini Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor Jack MIC IN 3 5mm Mini Jack Connects to a microphone Lock Opening Connects to a security locking cable VIA Callana _ Inteadiuctian Q VIA Collage Introduction 2 Setting Up VIA Collage li 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 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
47. otebook 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 e Login using conventional Wi Fi or LAN connections no dongle needed e Provides true HD 1080p 60 video streaming e Supports Windows laptops and MAC as well as iOS and Android mobile operating systems e Compatible with all common Web browsers e Up to 255 users can be logged in simultaneously e Up to 12 participant screens can be displayed simultaneously on dual screens six on each screen e Supports popular third party conferencing programs e Touchscreen compatible with whiteboard and full annotation controls 1 1 Applications amp 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 sm
48. re 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 Moves to previous page when multiple pages added Creates a new page or to add a new page Next page Moves to next page when multiple pages added 18 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 see Figure 12 Multiple Available when a dual display is connected to VIA Collage screen 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 2eme os els nsp s p g s S Figure 12 Wide Desktop eu c ore s gt eRe ee Sie SS eciyt Ses sest To PS R TV Figure 13 Multiple Screen 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
49. t 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited w
50. trol Give a participant control over the presenter s MAC or PC laptops Chat Send an instant message to any other participant Web Browser Open any browser to display content directly from a Web site View Main Display View the main screen on your own device Third Party Apps Supports office applications and conferencing programs such as Skype WebEx Go To Meeting Lync and more HDMI Input 1 Connect any HDMI source camera DVD Biu ray and present it on the main display Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Applications amp Features 1 2 VIA Collage Controls and Connections 2 Setting Up VIA Collage 2 1 Connecting VIA Collage to a Display 2 2 Downloading and Running VIA Collage Software 2 3 Logging In to VIA Collage 2 4 Using iOS Mirroring to Share your Screen 3 VIA Collage Functions and What They Do 4 Using VIA Collage 4 1 VIA Collage Main Menu 4 2 Enabling Control 4 3 Chatting with Participants 4 4 Sharing Files 4 5 Accessing Cloud Data 4 6 Whiteboard Collaboration 4 7 Whiteboard Functions 4 8 Showing Content from a Third Party Device 4 9 Picture in Picture 4 10 Calling with Skype 4 11 Using GoToMeeting 4 12 Using WebEx 4 13 Using Microsoft Lync 4 14 Accessing a Web Page 4 15 Settings Menu 4 16 User Experience 5 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VIA Collage Collaboration Hub Figure 2 Connecting the VIA Collage Collaboration Hub Figure 3 VIA Collage Admin Fea
51. tures Figure 4 VIA Collage Main User Screen Figure 5 The Participant List Figure 6 Enable Control Figure 7 Chat Window Figure 8 Admin File Sharing Figure 9 User File Sharing Figure 10 Shared Files on the Cloud Figure 11 Whiteboard Toolbar Figure 12 Wide Desktop Figure 13 Multiple Screen Figure 14 Screen Sharing Figure 15 Showing a Third Party Screen Figure 16 Settings Screen Figure 17 LAN Settings Screen O OO O O1 OON 12 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Room Name Code Screen Configurations Screen System Control Screen Wallpaper Screen Third Party Apps Screen Setting Application Name Authentication Screen Moderator Mode Login Screen When Moderator Mode is Active VIA Management Network Settings VIA Site Management VIA Management Authentication VIA Management Gateway Features VIA Management Client Features Utilities Gateway Activity Log Utilities Update Firmware Samsung Galaxy iPad iPhone PC 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 n
52. tures Allows user to see and access all available features of VIA Collage 2 Whiteboard Opens a canvas to annotate draw and update document collaboratively over a live stream Participants Provides a list of all participants in the session 4 Cloud Open the Cloud and all the files that are saved or shared between participants Skype Starts Skype video conferencing tool 6 Go to Meeting Starts a GoToMeeting session Starts a WebEx session Microsoft Lync Microsoft Lync Opens Lync client for audio and video conferencing Lync client Opens Lync client for audio and video conferencing audio and video conferencing Eo opie Browser Opens the browser at the VIA Collage gateway to present any content directly from the Web site Screen Share Pushes 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 ht this feature is called View Main Display in the Client menu Third Party Shows third party applications installed and integrated with Apps VIA Collage File Transfer Shares files between the available participants during the session 13 Chat Allows sending chat messages among available participants during that session 14 HDMI Input 1 Displays hides the external video source connected to the VIA Collage input 15 Picture in Switches the external video source HDMI input between PIP Picture Pictur
53. ult Whiteboard and Web Browsing applications by your preferred ones Click on the application you want to change and browse your computer to find the one you want to associate as default e Remove the features you don t want to offer to the users Click on the on the icon you want to hide Please note that any removed feature will be just hidden and not deleted The space allocated to this specific icon will be left blank so you can reorganize manually the order of the icons by simply dragging them to your prefferred scheduling Make sure you click on Apply and Reboot your unit to apply these changes VIA Collage Using VIA Collage 4 15 9 6 Gateway and Client Features Redirect To VIA Server ere ne an ap rr Associate with other software User Management VIA Management VIA Version WEB 1 7 0615 422 Serial Number OECS SD66 86 FS9C C3A9 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved KRAMER Figure 30 VIA Management Gateway Features Manage the features available on the VIA client application see Figure 31 Remove the features you don t want to offer to the users Click on the on the icon you want to hide Please note that any removed feature will be just hidden and not deleted The space allocated to this specific icon will be left blank so you can reorganize manually the order of the icons by simply dragging them to your prefferred scheduling Make sure you click on Apply and Reboot your unit to apply th
54. ve selection type the name of Moderator and Participant Group OU in their respective boxes Note VIA Collage does not discover and connect to the Active Directory rather it relies on you to correctly enter the details If there is a typographical error in any of fields the users Moderators and Participants cannot log in 6 Click Apply and Reboot to apply the changes and restart the unit 4 15 7 3 Basic Basic is the simplest moderator mode By selecting the Basic check box and rebooting the system the VIA unit now selects the first user logged in as the moderator At any time the moderator can leave his role and anyone else can take it x V A SETTINGS G2T 27 0615 268 LAN Settings Room Name Code f Configurations System Controis Wallpaper Third Party Apps Authentic on Mirronng Activate Moderator Mode Authentication Mode Database Based Active Directory Basic Active Directory Settings Active Directory Domain Group Based OU Based VIA Group OU Active Directory Group OU Moderator Participant 3 To login into the VIA Collage client when basic moderator mode is activated 1 Open the VIA Collage client and enter the location IP address of the VIA Collage gateway VIA Collage Using VIA Collage IIT 2 Enter the nickname The Room Code field appears 3 Enter the room code if Room Code is activated 4 Click on Login If you re the first to login you are the default moderator
55. w 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 VIA Collage Setting Up VIA Collage ew 2 2 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 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 e Open your Web browser and enter the IP address for your VIA Collage unit e Your Web browser recognizes your OS MAC Windows and directs you to the correct client software e Choose from the following two options Click to Run VIA Click to I

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