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VP2730 User Manual

Sharing a Screen or an Application Window

You can share the entire screen of your PC/laptop or an application window to
meeting participants to facilitate communication.

Note:

This feature is only available using Chrome.

The VP2730 can receive up to 5 concurrent streamed-in channels.

1. Make sure you have the screen or the application window you wish to

share opened on your PC/laptop.

2. Log in the VP2730’s web interface. This screen appears.

3. Click

Start Sharing

. This screen appears.

Summary of Contents for VP2730

Page 1: ...7 x 3 Seamless Presentation Switch with Streaming HDBaseT VP2730 User Manual www aten com...

Page 2: ...al area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved b...

Page 3: ...defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damag...

Page 4: ...atrix Switch 1 IR Receiver 1 IR Remote Control 1 Power Cord 2 Terminal Blocks 4 Foot Pads 1 User Instructions Note Make sure that all of the items are present and in good order If anything is missing...

Page 5: ...the Display Source 16 The OSD 19 Enabling a Multiview 22 Changing the Display Mode 24 Moderator Mode Remote Display Control 26 Locking the Front Panel 28 System Settings 29 4 Remote Operation Overvie...

Page 6: ...Configuring the App 67 iOS Version 68 Info 69 Joining a Meeting Automatically 70 Joining a Meeting via Manually Connect 72 Streaming Out Your Content MC Information ii RoHS ii User Information iii Pac...

Page 7: ...y set up the VP2730 Chapter 3 Local Operation provides information on locally operating and configuring the VP2730 via the panel pushbuttons and IR remote control Chapter 4 Remote Operation provides d...

Page 8: ...ndicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered list...

Page 9: ...n with no distance limitations VP2730 not only allows the meeting moderator to share video content to up to five remote sites but also enables remote sites or local participants to wirelessly stream i...

Page 10: ...can broadcast HD video streams to up to 5 remote locations Note Streaming out requires a bandwidth of 2 MB or more Streaming In remote locations can stream and share video content to the meeting moder...

Page 11: ...other displays via host display Chat Room facilitates real time and precise communication among remote participants Screen Capture captures anything on your screen with a click Freeze freezes the scre...

Page 12: ...BaseT port e g a monitor or a projector 1 to 3 cables for connecting the display devices to the VP2730 For information on the number of equipped ports for each connection interface see Specifications...

Page 13: ...ce over the Internet 3 Source LEDs Indicate the selected sources for Source 1 and 2 4 Go Live LEDs Indicate the display that is streamed out 5 Function Pushbuttons Press to access multiview menu go li...

Page 14: ...on on the front panel 3 Source 3 4 and 5 Connect to HDMI source devices via HDMI cables 4 HDMI Out Connect to display devices equipped with an HDMI port 5 HDBaseT Out Connects to a display device equi...

Page 15: ...pe A Port 3 0 Receives a USB 3 0 device as an external storage 15 IR Receiver Port Connects to an IR receiver to receive IR signals from the IR remote control 16 Power Socket Receives a power cord to...

Page 16: ...connection and user configurations Note When a system setting is configured via the device panel OSD or the web interface you will be notified via a text message that pops up at the top right corner...

Page 17: ...n Displays the OSD Press again to display the OSD for the next connected display Switches the current display to multiview Streams out the current display out via the Ethernet Mutes all displays and s...

Page 18: ...Light green The indicated source interface is selected for the combo port 4 Go Live LEDs Light amber The indicated display is streamed out 5 Power Lights green The unit is powered and turned to ON Lig...

Page 19: ...e Rack Mount Kit required for this installation is not included in the package For more information on purchasing this accessory please visit the product web page 1 Use the 6 M3 Phillips hex head scre...

Page 20: ...cluded in the package For more information on purchasing this accessory please visit the product web page 1 Use 6 M3 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the mounting kit to secure the mounting brac...

Page 21: ...the unit from surges or static electricity 2 Connect the unit to sources Note Source 1 and 2 can each receive two sources but can only output one at a time 3 Connect the unit to displays a Use HDMI ca...

Page 22: ...ort Note For detailed audio output specifications see Specifications page 71 6 To configure the unit s settings via an RS 232 interface connect a hardware or software controller to the RS 232 Serial P...

Page 23: ...settings Stream out go live the current display via network connection Configure the VP2730 s main system settings Remotely control another display in the VP2730 s environment moderator mode Make scr...

Page 24: ...focus a display The pushbutton for the selected display lights amber OSD Source List Description Source 1 5 Source 1 to 5 correspond to the sources connected to the VP2730 Source 6 Source 6 is a reser...

Page 25: ...and 2 HDMI sources are prioritized as the output for the ports To change the priority configure the Source settings in the OSD For details see System Settings page 29 To manually change the output sou...

Page 26: ...ys on the monitor as you navigate 3 To switch to a multiview navigate to Multiview in the OSD menu and then press the Enter button pushbutton to display the multiview For more details on multiview see...

Page 27: ...ou last left the menu 2 To launch the OSD to another display press the Menu button pushbutton again The OSD menu cycles through all connected displays Overview The following controls are available in...

Page 28: ...urce This option is only available for Display A Resolution To edit the resolution and ratio navigate to this field in the OSD and then press the Enter button pushbutton Display ratio Scale to whole F...

Page 29: ...e for the display or press the Enter button pushbutton to select from a preview panel For details on how to select sources see Switching the Display Source page 16 7 Multiview Enables disables a multi...

Page 30: ...ushbutton to launch the OSD on the display where you want to show the multiview 2 Use one of the following methods to enable multiview Press the Multiview pushbutton on the front panel Press the Multi...

Page 31: ...ou selected and press the Enter button pushbutton The focused channel is indicated with a green border b Navigate to the channel to which you wish to change the source and press the Enter button pushb...

Page 32: ...connected display can be set differently and show different content This is the default mode In this mode each display is configured on its own OSD panel Mirror mode Each connected display mirrors eac...

Page 33: ...OSD 2 In the OSD navigate to and then press the Enter button pushbutton This screen appears 3 Navigate to Settings and press the Enter button pushbutton This screen appears 4 Navigate to General Displ...

Page 34: ...an enable remote control of the target display using a display that is located near you To enable remote control 1 Press the Menu button pushbutton to launch the OSD on a display that is located near...

Page 35: ...o control and then press the Enter button pushbutton You can now use the OSD to remotely control the display The OSD changes to red and the controlled display is indicated 5 To end the control session...

Page 36: ...al Operation 28 Locking the Front Panel To lock or unlock the front panel pushbuttons press and hold the Up navigation pushbutton for 5 seconds When the front panel pushbuttons are locked the lock ico...

Page 37: ...ngs To configure system settings 1 Press the Menu button pushbutton to launch the OSD on the display you wish to configure 2 In the OSD navigate to and then press This screen appears 3 Navigate to Set...

Page 38: ...later 30s later 5 mins later Automatically locks the front panel pushbuttons if the OSD idles for the selected duration Select Language Sets the display language of the OSD Source Source 1 Selection...

Page 39: ...f the streamed in source Line in Volume Increase Decrease Mute Sets the volume of the source that is plugged to the Source 2 audio jack on the VP2730 Media Volume Increase Decrease Mute Sets the volum...

Page 40: ...mware Note Save the firmware file to a USB drive and plug it into the VP2730 before the upgrade Reset to Default Sets the VP2730 to its default settings Info Vender firmware version serial number hard...

Page 41: ...d Web Browsers The VP2730 supports access to its web UI through the following web browsers and operating systems Privileges Administrator Participant Join online meetings and share content 9 9 Configu...

Page 42: ...default IP address if the network switch does not support DHCP The default IP address and other network settings are as follows To look up the VP2730 s IP address press on the remote control to launc...

Page 43: ...participants by instant messaging Share your screen to meeting participants Logging in as Participant 1 In a web browser type the web link IP address of the VP2730 This screen appears 2 Type a displa...

Page 44: ...nt Description 1 Live Screen Displays the content that goes live from the VP2730 2 Start Sharing Selects a screen or an application window from the participant s PC and makes it available for sharing...

Page 45: ...articipants to facilitate communication Note This feature is only available using Chrome The VP2730 can receive up to 5 concurrent streamed in channels 1 Make sure you have the screen or the applicati...

Page 46: ...ompt b Open a new tab in your Chrome and type chrome extensions in the address bar to open the extensions page c Enable Developer mode at the top right corner and reload the page d Drag and drop the d...

Page 47: ...p unplug the audio output wire from your speaker and replug it into the microphone input port on your PC laptop To remind the host that you have shared your content you can send another notification t...

Page 48: ...ator you are remotely connected to an online meeting and have access to the VP2730 s settings Logging in as Administrator 1 In a web browser type the web link IP address of the VP2730 This screen appe...

Page 49: ...dministrator s username and password The default username is administrator and the password is password Note ATEN suggests changing your password upon first login To change the password go to General...

Page 50: ...ce as administrator Tip Click the ATEN logo at the top left corner to visit ATEN s official website No Control Description 1 Settings Tabs Use these tabs to access system settings For details see Syst...

Page 51: ...Description 1 Live Screen Displays the content that goes live from the VP2730 2 Click to share a screen or an application window from you PC or laptop to the VP2730 and makes it available for broadca...

Page 52: ...m Configuration General Settings General settings include settings for device name system date and time and login credentials To access the general settings page log in the web interface as administra...

Page 53: ...ware Version Build Version Indicate device information of the VP2730 Date Time Note When any date time setting is changed the VP2730 will refresh itself and the connection to the streamed in channel S...

Page 54: ...Adjust the volume settings by dragging the sliders or change the volume values Overall volume Sets the volume of the speaker connected to the VP2730 Mic volume Sets the volume of the microphone connec...

Page 55: ...VP2730 User Manual 47 Source Settings To access the source settings log in the web interface as administrator and then go to Video Audio Source...

Page 56: ...rst detected input as the source EDID Mode Click the drop down list to select an EDID mode ATEN default This mode sends ATEN predefined EDID to the connected sources Display A This mode sends the EDID...

Page 57: ...tings log in the web interface as administrator and then go to Video Audio Display Basic Mode Matrix mode Each connected display can be set differently and show different content This is the default m...

Page 58: ...the video to fit the display without cutting any content off This may leave some blank on either the top and bottom or the left and right of the screen Auto cut Proportionally scales the video to ful...

Page 59: ...tor and then go to System Network DHCP Select this option for the connected network switch to dynamically assign an IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS to the VP2730 Manual Select this option to ma...

Page 60: ...You can back up and export the VP2730 s configuration This backup will not include the username and password settings 1 Log in the web interface of the VP2730 as administrator and then go to System Ma...

Page 61: ...SL encryption 1 Purchase an SSL certificate from a trusted certificate authority and save the files to a computer with access to the VP2730 s web interface 2 Log in the VP2730 s web interface as admin...

Page 62: ...Chapter 4 Remote Operation 54 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 63: ...nload and install controller software that supports RS 232 serial control and the operation system of your controller PC 3 Execute the software and configure the connection settings to the following S...

Page 64: ...me of the parameter argument Indicates the name of the value or the information that the user must provide Only type the information in the angle brackets not the brackets themselves Indicates optiona...

Page 65: ...the USB storage device Output port parameters o output_port Specifies the output port in two digits Device index parameters i device_index Specifies the capture screen USB storage destination For exam...

Page 66: ...e Display the current interface settings for input port 1 and 2 combo ports engrxmode i01 auto hdmi dp engrxmode i02 auto hdmi vga Configure the interface for the specified combo port port 1 or port 2...

Page 67: ...port and determine the output port s layout source Output port parameters o output_port Specifies the output port in two digits Layout source parameters l layout_source Specifies the layout source nu...

Page 68: ...sys on off clean Configure the settings for notification messages that pop up at the top right corner of the OSD s display_time Set the duration that each notification message shows in the OSD enteri...

Page 69: ...set the VP2730 to its default settings roomcode on off refresh Enable disable refresh room code For example type roomcode on scalemode Show the display ratio for each connected display scalemode o out...

Page 70: ...name aaaa opaqueId WEB MzqGYIdyCt status paused user name test opaqueId WEB JKkz6o867p status playing user name glorialai opaqueId WEB eYn4JQ4nJ4 status paused Command OK This message indicates that...

Page 71: ...he input port in two digits Indicates the next input port Indicates the previous input port Output port related parameters o output_port Specifies the output port in two digits o Indicates all output...

Page 72: ...cally switch to the last available source when the current source becomes unavailable Examples To disable auto switching when sources are connected to the system type swmode plugin disable To automati...

Page 73: ...ion to a specified value Volume option index t volume_option_index 01 Overall volume 02 Mic input volume 03 Mic gain 04 Streaming input volume 05 Line input volume 06 Media input volume Volume Gain v...

Page 74: ...Chapter 5 RS 232 Serial Commands 66 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 75: ...ing the App 1 Install the ATEN Video Presentation Control App on a mobile device a From the mobile device tap the App Store or Google Play icon b In the search box type ATEN Video Presentation Control...

Page 76: ...for an overview of the functions on each tab No Component Description 1 Info Tap the info icon to show information such as version privacy policy and contact us 2 Manually Connect Tap this icon to ma...

Page 77: ...P2730 User Manual 35 Info Below screen is what the info page looks like It shows the version privacy policy and contact us Tap on the Contact Us and it takes you straight to our ATEN s official websit...

Page 78: ...ailable rooms to access Or you can manually type in the IP address and room code or use a QR code to join a meeting Each methods are described below Joining a Meeting Automatically To automatically sc...

Page 79: ...VP2730 User Manual 37 3 Tap Join Room 4 Enter the room code see Room Code page 30 for details and then tap Connect Note It is not required to enter the room code if the Room Code is set to disable...

Page 80: ...trol App 38 5 Now you have successfully joined the meeting Joining a Meeting via Manually Connect To manually connect and join a meeting follow the steps below 1 Open the ATEN Video Presentation Contr...

Page 81: ...P2730 and room code see Room Code page 30 for details and then tap Connect Note It is not required to enter the room code if the Room Code is set to disable 3 Now you have successfully joined the meet...

Page 82: ...Room Code page 30 for details and then tap Connect Note It is not required to enter the room code if the Room Code is set to disable Meeting Screen Once you have successfully joined a meeting tap on t...

Page 83: ...a chat panel to use text interaction and file sharing with other connected meeting participants For more information see Chat Room page 44 5 Control Panel Tap this icon to access to the basic VP2730...

Page 84: ...display contents via the App To share the content on your mobile device follow the steps below 1 Once you have successfully joined a meeting on the VP2730 tap on your mobile device s display screen a...

Page 85: ...our entire screen is waiting to be shared to all the meeting participants The host will need to approve your sharing see Source Settings page 50 5 To end the sharing tap on your mobile device s displa...

Page 86: ...ideo Presentation Control App 44 Chat Room The chat room allows you to use text interaction with the connected participants From your mobile device s screen tap the Chat Room button and the below scre...

Page 87: ...olution or aspect ratio settings Stream out go live the current display via network connection Configure the VP2730 s main system settings Remotely control another display in the VP2730 s environment...

Page 88: ...Video Panel Switching a Source for a Display To switch a source for a display follow the steps below 1 To switch Source 3 to Display A From the display page drag the Source to Display A 2 The Display...

Page 89: ...lected display 2 The below screen appears Tool Description Go Live Tap this icon to stream out the display IMPORTANT Make sure that the VP2730 is connected to the network and that the network bandwidt...

Page 90: ...iew feature is enabled you may now select a desire layout Multi view Layout Tap this icon to select a layout format between single view or multiview for the display content on your screen For more inf...

Page 91: ...left and right of the screen Auto cut Proportionally scales the video to fully fill the display The content that goes out of the display range will be cut off Resolution Selects a resolution and refr...

Page 92: ...e a streaming in source Screen Capturing Tab to capture the screen The captured image is saved to the storage device connected to the VP2730 s USB ports Make sure you have a storage device inserted to...

Page 93: ...the microphone connected to the VP2730 and tap to mute Mic Gain 0dB 10dB 20dB 30dB Sets the mic gain of the microphone connected to the VP2730 Streaming Volume Increase Decrease Mute Sets the volume...

Page 94: ...Chapter 4 Video Presentation Control App 52 More VP Settings To configure more settings to the VP2730 tap the More VP Settings button from your mobile device s screen and the below screen appears...

Page 95: ...ther and does not take different settings Click the check box to enable configuration on display A is automatically applied to the display B For more information see Changing the Display Mode page 24...

Page 96: ...ce 1 Auto HDMI DP Sets the prioritized port for Source 1 Source 2 Select Auto to prioritize the first detected input as the source Select a source input for Source 2 Auto HDMI DP EDID Mode ATEN Defaul...

Page 97: ...c 5 sec 10 sec Disable Disable or sets the duration for which a notification message pops up in the OSD Web Notification Disable Enable Displays notifications on user actions performed via the web int...

Page 98: ...ation Control App 56 Information System Settings Description Note Default settings are indicated in bold Information Vender model firmware version serial number hardware version build version Displays...

Page 99: ...verview of the functions on each tab No Component Description 1 Info Tap the info icon to show information such as version privacy policy and contact us 2 Manually Connect Tap this icon to manually co...

Page 100: ...deo Presentation Control App 58 Info Below screen is what the info page looks like it shows the version privacy policy and contact us Tap on the Contact Us and it takes you straight to our ATEN s offi...

Page 101: ...ms to access Or you can manually type in the IP address and room code or use a QR code to join a meeting Each methods are described below Joining a Meeting Automatically To automatically scan and join...

Page 102: ...Video Presentation Control App 60 3 Tap Join Room 4 Enter the room code see Room Code page 30 for details and then tap Connect Note It is not required to enter the room code if the Room Code is set t...

Page 103: ...5 Now you have successfully joined the meeting Joining a Meeting via Manually Connect To manually connect and join a meeting follow the steps below 1 Open the ATEN Video Presentation Control App and...

Page 104: ...o Presentation Control App 62 2 Type in the IP address of the VP2730 and the required room code and then tap Connect 3 Now you have successfully joined the meeting Or 4 From the Room List page tap Man...

Page 105: ...age 30 for details and then tap Connect Note It is not required to enter the room code if the Room Code is set to disable Meeting Screen Once you have successfully joined a meeting tap on the screen a...

Page 106: ...to display a chat panel to use text interaction and file sharing with other connected meeting participants For more information see Chat Room page 44 5 Control Panel Tap this icon to access to the ba...

Page 107: ...ntents via the App To share the content on your mobile device follow the steps below 1 Once you have successfully joined a meeting on the VP2730 tap on your mobile device s display screen and the belo...

Page 108: ...trol App 66 4 Now your entire screen is waiting to be shared to all the meeting participants The host will need to approve your sharing via the OSD 5 To end the sharing tap on your mobile device s dis...

Page 109: ...VP2730 User Manual 67 Chat Room The chat room allows you to use text interaction with the connected participants From your mobile device s screen tap the Chat Room button and the below screen appears...

Page 110: ...ay mode resolution or aspect ratio settings Stream out go live the current display via network connection Configure the VP2730 s main system settings Remotely control another display in the VP2730 s e...

Page 111: ...l Switching a Source for a Display To switch a source for a display follow the steps below 1 To switch Source 3 to Display A From the display page drag the Source to Display A 2 The Display A is now d...

Page 112: ...r of the selected display 2 The below screen appears Tool Description Go Live Tap this icon to stream out the display IMPORTANT Make sure that the VP2730 is connected to the network and that the netwo...

Page 113: ...is enabled you may now select a desire layout Multi view Layout Tap this icon to select a layout format between single view or multiview for the display content on your screen For more information se...

Page 114: ...ttom or the left and right of the screen Auto cut Proportionally scales the video to fully fill the display The content that goes out of the display range will be cut off Resolution Selects a resoluti...

Page 115: ...ng in source Screen Capturing Tab to capture the screen The captured image is saved to the storage device connected to the VP2730 s USB ports Make sure you have a storage device inserted to the VP2730...

Page 116: ...volume of the microphone connected to the VP2730 and tap to mute Mic Gain 0dB 10dB 20dB 30dB Sets the mic gain of the microphone connected to the VP2730 Streaming Volume Increase Decrease Mute Sets t...

Page 117: ...VP2730 User Manual 75 More VP Settings To configure more settings to the VP2730 tap the More VP Settings button from your mobile device s screen and the below screen appears...

Page 118: ...rors each other and does not take different settings Click the check box to enable configuration on display A is automatically applied to the display B For more information see Changing the Display Mo...

Page 119: ...DMI DP Sets the prioritized port for Source 1 Source 2 Select Auto to prioritize the first detected input as the source Select a source input for Source 2 Auto HDMI DP EDID Mode ATEN Default Display A...

Page 120: ...y Time 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Disable Disable or sets the duration for which a notification message pops up in the OSD Web Notification Disable Enable Displays notifications on user actions performed via...

Page 121: ...Manual 79 Information System Settings Description Note Default settings are indicated in bold Information Vender model firmware version serial number hardware version build version Displays the system...

Page 122: ...Chapter 4 Video Presentation Control App 80 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 123: ...device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do...

Page 124: ...or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing t...

Page 125: ...n pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rac...

Page 126: ...ration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other...

Page 127: ...0KHz 0 5dB 1Vrms 0dBV THD Noise 65dB 0 056 1KHz 1Vrms 3dBV S N 85dB 1KHz 1Vrms 0dBV Cross Talk 60dB 15KHz 1Vrms 0dBV Audio Input Port Stereo Audio 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green Balance Audio 1 x C...

Page 128: ...RCA female Digital Toslink Toslink Jack Digital coaxial RCA female Maximum Level RCA out 1Vrms 5 Output Impedance Digital coaxial 75 ohms Load Impedance RCA out 2K ohms minimux Output Gain Adjustment...

Page 129: ...Slide Switch LEDs Video Source 1 HDMI DP 2 Green Source 2 HDMI VGA 2 Green Video Output Go Live 3 Amber EDID Settings ATEN Default Display A Power Max Input Power Rating 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1 0A Cons...

Page 130: ...ide a repair service without charge during the Warranty Period If a product is detective ATEN will at its discretion have the option to 1 repair said product with new or repaired components or 2 repla...

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