Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Version V1.62

The following screenshots explain the available settings of Cynap for using the graphical user interface.

The home screen will be available at the HDMI and HDBaseT outputs (HDMI OUT 2 depending on setting) and by using a web browser when entering the IP address of Cynap (when using a web browser, the Viewer mode gives no access to the controls).

Depending on the security settings, some of the interfaces require password authentication to allow changes.

To access the settings screen, the admin password needs to be entered.

Quick Links:

Home Screen

The top status bar of the home screen shows information about the connection in the top left-hand corner (from left to the right):
Depending on settings and output used, the top status bar and/or the Control Center or certain data may be hidden.

 

At the right-hand top corner, different icons display the current state (from right to the left; the position of the single symbols is dynamic):

 

At the left edge, the Matrix button opens the roomview (available with enabled vSolution Matrix Feature Pack only).

 

The Control Center is indicated with the three dots on the right-hand side lower corner of the screen.

In Viewer mode, just an exit button is available at the right lower corner.

Please note

The Control Center and also the source buttons are hidden in Content Mode and in Moderator Mode on HDMI OUT 2. Just the  the top status bar is available in Moderator Mode on HDMI OUT 2, e.g. to show IP addresses and PINs.

The Matrix button is available when the Feature Pack is installed.

Source Button

The Source Button allows selecting different sources, control Mirroring access and to change the settings.

Simply click the orange "+" button (when not using the remote control, click onto the home screen to enable the orange "+" button).

Currently not available sources are hidden.

Possibilities are:

Please note, all the following examples are shown in fullview.

Visualizer

To open a new window with the content of the Visualizer (change type of HDMI IN or USB to Visualizer in the settings).

The Visualizer control buttons will be on the lower edge of the window:

General controls at the right:

Please note

Only one Visualizer can be controlled, fully integrated via HDMI and LAN or via USB.

Computer or other HDMI source

To open a new window with the content of the computer.

The window control buttons will be on the lower edge of the window:

General controls at the right:

Web Browser

To open a new window with the content of the built-in Web Browser. The start screen allows selecting pre-defined favorites.

The Web Browser control buttons will be on the lower edge of the window:

General controls at the right:

To enter an individual URL into the address field, be sure the Controlbar is enabled.

Manage your bookmarks by clicking the bookmarks icon:

Files Explorer

To open a new window with the content of an already stored document, picture or video.

The start screen allows selecting destination:

The files list of the explorer (available with local files) gives you an overview of the available files. The symbol in front of the file name indicated kind of file it is, Incompatible file formats are marked with a forbidden sign.

The control buttons for local files will be on the lower edge of the window to quickly navigate through all compatible files in the currently selected folder (example, functions depending on content):

General controls at the right:

Cloud files

To open a new window with the content of an already stored document, picture or video on a cloud service.

The start screen allows selecting the service:

To access files on Dropbox, Google Drive, Jianguoyun, OneDrive or WebDAV you have to log in with your account details.

A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen indicates the state.

Mirroring

To allow mirroring connections of another device via AirPlay, Miracast, Chromecast, or vSolution Cast. By default (Open Mode) the connection will be established without any information and this button is not available.

To increase the security, enable the Protected Mode (Mirror settings / Presentation Mode). This gives the presenter the control when a new connection could be established. Hit the Mirror button and Cynap will wait for a certain amount of time for a connection request from the third party device.Use prepared peripheral command button or room management system to send the command for awaiting incoming connection requests.

Whiteboard

To open a new window with white background. The annotation tools are available in the Window Controlbar on the lower edge of the window.

Available Whiteboard control buttons:

General controls at the right:

WebRTC

To open a new window with the WebRTC client. The used service can be changed in the settings. When a USB camera (UVC capable) is connected and enabled in the settings, a second window with the content of it will be opened. Depending on setup, use the Moderator mode to send just the released content to your partner (note the additional window controls of Dual Screen).
A WolfVision Visualizer or UVC camera can be used as web cam.

The WebRTC control buttons will be on the lower edge of the window:

General controls at the right:

Stream Source

To open a new window with the set network stream source (up to twenty stream sources can be pre-defined and individually named in the settings INPUT).

The Stream Source control buttons will be on the lower edge of the window:

General controls at the right:

When more than four stream sources are pre-defined in the settings, the Input Stream button of the sources menu opens a selection menu.

Microsoft 365

To open a new window with one of the Microsoft Office 365 apps

USB UVC Source

To open a new window with the connected USB UVC source (up to two USB sources can be pre-defined and individually named in the settings INPUT).

The USB UVC sources can be opened together with Teams, WebRTC and ZOOM, simply set as default conferencing camera in the settings INPUT. When using a WolfVision Visualizer as UVC source, select type "Visualizer" to enable control options.

The USB UVC Source control buttons will be on the lower edge of the window:

General controls at the right:

vSolution Meeting (optional)

With enabled vSolution Meeting feature, Cynap shows a welcome screen which allows participate a planned meeting or starting an Ad Hoc meeting.

vSolution Matrix - Matrix Button (optional)

The Matrix button on the left edge opens the roomview to share content between the stations.

Please note

The Matrix button is only available when the Feature Pack is enabled.

Control Center

The Control Center offers the following possibilities:

vSolution Meeting

 

vSolution Matrix Groupwork (optional)

 

Quick Tools

 

Recording

 

Streaming

 

Audio

 

Manage

 

General

 

Please note, the availability of certain tools are depending on connected devices, services and individual settings. E.g. User Settings can only be saved when a supported USB stick is connected, Apps are available when not disabled in the settings, Webcasting is available when the Feature Pack is installed, and so on.

vSolution Meeting

Time Left

Indicates in how many hours and minutes the scheduled meeting will end.

Description

Shows the topic of the invite mail, which is also the name of the currently running meeting.

Invitees

To show who was invited.

Show Details

Shows all details of the calendar scheduled meeting, inclusive duration, topic, participants and provided files:

The arrow at the left edge returns to the normal Control Center.

End Meeting

When the meeting will be finished earlier than planned, end it to change the state from Cynap to allow planning of other meetings.

vSolution Matrix - Groupwork (optional, Cynap with loaded Feature required)

Request a share

Open the Control Center, start a request and select the desired station.

The desired source needs to allow sharing content.

The vSolution Matrix station which has gotten the request, will pop-up a message box to allow or decline the share.

Manage received and shared content

Open the Control Center to manage all shared and received contents, here you can also stop sharing.

QUICK TOOLS

Snapshot

By pressing the button, Cynap will capture a snapshot of the currently displayed windows. A pop-up message will tell you when the snapshot is stored including its name and storage location.

Snapshots will be always saved onto the built-in data storage and can be copied onto other available storage devices afterwards.

The files can be accessed by using the Document and Media Player.

FREEZE

To freeze the content of all currently shown windows.

A symbol in the top right hand corner of the main screen indicates the state.

Annotation

Activating Annotation mode will freeze the currently shown screen and changes the Toolbar from general tools to annotation tools.

During the Annotation mode is active, no further sources can be opened. Click onto the X in the top right corner to finish the Annotation mode first.

RECORDING

Use the additional buttons to start, pause, resume and stop the recording.

The counter indicates the length of the recording in the format: hh:mm:ss

Additionally, remaining storage space will be displayed.

All active windows will be recorded with selected resolution, which can be changed in the settings screen at "Record Settings". When using Moderator Mode, the release content will be recorded only.

The recordings will be always saved onto the built-in data storage and can be copied onto other available storage devices, or uploaded onto capture agent server afterwards.

The files can be accessed by using the Document and Media Player.

A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen indicates the state (red = recording; white = paused).

Please note, local recording is not available when the optional Capture Agent was initiating a recording.

Start / Stop Streaming (Webcast is optional)

To quickly start or stop streaming to the selected network (LAN or WLAN, according settings).

The content of all active windows will be streamed to the network. When using Moderator Mode, the released content will be streamed only.

A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen indicates the state (top status bar).

Link to Stream

Just scan the displayed QR code with your tablet to establish the connection quickly.

Open the respective app on your device and scan the code with your tablet camera when asked.

When the camera cannot be used, enter the displayed URL below the QR code in your app.

Just scan the displayed QR code with your device to establish the connection quickly.

Open the respective app on your device and scan the code with your device camera when asked.

When the camera cannot be used, enter the displayed URL below the QR code in your app.

Capture App Recording

Allows recording to be disabled on connected devices using vSolution Capture.

Start / Stop Webcasting (optional)

To quickly start or stop Webcasting to the selected provider.

The content of all active windows will be streamed to the network. When using Moderator Mode, the released content will be streamed only.

A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen indicates the state.

PICTURE IN PICTURE

To toggle the content of the main window and the small window (local content and received stream).

Please note

This setting will affect the stream output and recordings only.

AUDIO

Volume

to control the master audio level.

Mute

To mute all audio outputs - master.

A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen and the symbol at the toolbar indicates when Mute is enabled

Mute Mic

To mute signals from Line In and USB microphone.

A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen and the symbol at the top statusbar indicates when Mute Mic is enabled.

Room Controller

Open the Room Controller to control your Q-SYS system.

MANAGE

End Presentation

To quickly close all running processes on Cynap and deletes all locally stored files. For verification, a pop-up message will appear before it quits.

The Screensaver and Standby buttons are not accessible when connected to the Cynap system via remote browser.

This message will also be shown when the power button on Cynap or on the remote control is pressed. By pushing the power button twice rapidly, the unit switches to standby immediately without displaying the message of deleting all locally stored files and disconnects from every service.

To prevent the lost of locally stored files, upload it e.g. onto a mapped network drive.

Screensaver and Screen OFF

Enable screensaver in the settings and select SCREENSAVER when ending your presentation.

When the screensaver is started, Cynap opens the defined web page in a fullscreen window without status bar and Control Center. The content of this webpage could be the preparation for the audience of the next presentation or lesson.

Screen OFF can be used together with the screensaver as a timer function or separately. Additionally, Cynap can switch to standby after a defined time (selectable time from 15 minutes up to 8 hours).

Press any button to return to normal mode.

Please note

When Shutdown mode is enabled, the Standby button is named "SHUTDOWN" accordingly.

Hint

Screensaver, Screen Off and Standby are not available when controlling Cynap via a web browser.

Close Windows

To quickly close all open windows, like Visualizer, browser and so on.

Freeze function will be de-activated.

Save User Settings

To safe the current authentication settings of your cloud service accounts, Office 365 account and browser bookmarks onto the connected USB storage device. To safe the Office 365 credentials, successful login on an Office 365 application (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.) necessary in front.

To recall the already saved settings, simply connect the prepared USB storage device to Cynap. When the settings were not loaded and you are opening a respective service with the Source button, Cynap checks the USB storage device for existing data and the service access will be granted according the stored login data.

For security reasons, removing the USB storage device will disconnect Cynap from the connected services, which have used the loaded credentials.

 

Please note, optional Feature Pack required for Office 365 services.

 

A message informs you for which service the information will be saved (confirmation required):

Load User Settings

Simply connect a prepared USB stick and a message informs you for which service the information is available (confirmation required).

Settings

Press this button to access all settings (administrator permission required).

Open Keyboard

Press this button to enable the virtual keyboard on Cynap for text entry when a native keyboard is not available. This function needs to be enabled in the settings screen of Cynap (General Settings) first. The virtual keyboard is useful when working on a touchscreen, it will be shown on HDMI output only.

The virtual keyboard pops also up when selecting a text field.

To close the virtual keyboard, click the X in the right top corner.

Hint

The layout of the virtual keyboard can be changed in the settings.

Splash Screen

The Splash Screen needs to be enabled in the settings (General).

To connect any third party device to your WLAN easily. Simply scan the displayed QR code or enter the data manually at your device to connect.

The Splash Screen will be shown on top whenever all windows are closed or when manually opened through the Control Center. When manually opened through the Control Center, it will be automatically hidden after the defined time frame or when a mirroring connection is started.

Apps

The Apps feature from the Control Center allows quick access to the setup files of vSolution applications by WolfVision.

These setup files are located on Cynap's internal storage (Windows apps only, the button is available on HDMI and when connected remotely with Windows devices)

Just open the Apps and click the provided link of the desired application or enter the displayed URL in the browser of your Windows device.

example Mirroring App (vSolution Cast for Windows)

Please note

The Windows applications will be downloaded from Cynap directly, please make sure that your device has network access to Cynap.

The apps for iOS and Android are available from the respective stores, please make sure that your device has internet access.

Install the applications according to normal procedures for your operating system (Administrator permission may be necessary).

? Help

To open help file on Cynap.

PERIPHERAL

The Peripheral section allows sending commands over the network, e.g. to power on the projector whenever you click the respective button.

Up to eight buttons, C1 to C8, can be named and defined in the settings (Peripheral Control) to be accessible through the Control Center.