Kramer DS Vision Digital User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
DS Vision® Digital
HD Digital Distribution System
P/N: 2900-300283 Rev 2

DS Vision® Digital – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the DS Vision® Digital HD Digital Distribution System 4
4Connecting the DS Vision® Digital 7
4.1 Connecting the Player and the Screen 7
5Media Distribution 8
5.1 Mounting the Receiver 10
6Serial Control 11
7Terminal IP Connectivity 12
8Scalability 13
8.1 Cascading to Increase the Distance 13
8.2 Cascading to Increase the Number of Displays 14
9Technical Specifications 18
Figures
Figure 1: DS Vision® Digital Transmitter 5
Figure 2: DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster 5
Figure 3: DS Vision® Digital Receiver 6
Figure 4: Media Distribution to a Single Display 8
Figure 5: Media Distribution to Three Displays 9
Figure 6: Transmitter Connections 9
Figure 7: Receiver Connections 10
Figure 8: VESA Standard Screw Holes 10
Figure 9: Serial Control 11
Figure 10: Terminal IP Connectivity 12
Figure 11: 2-Hop Cascaded System 13
Figure 12: 6-Hop Cascaded System 14
Figure 13: Primary and Secondary Cascaded System 15
Figure 14: Cascaded Broadcaster and Transmitter 16
Figure 15: Sixteen Displays 17

DS Vision® Digital - Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DS Vision® Digital HD Digital
Distribution System, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Digital signage
Media distribution

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DS Vision® Digital - Getting Started
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Ensure that the player and the screens are compatible. Check that they work
together before connecting the DS Vision Digital system.
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer DS Vision® Digital away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility.
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DS Vision® Digital - Overview
3 Overview
DS Vision® Digital is a high-definition (HD) digital distribution system that delivers
real-time digital, non-compressed content to digital signage terminals up to 200m
(660ft) away. DS Vision® Digital enables you to manage digital signage assets.
The DS Vision® Digital system offers the following high-level capabilities:
Media distribution
Display serial control
Terminal IP connectivity
Scalability
3.1 Defining the DS Vision® Digital HD Digital Distribution
System
This section defines the DS Vision® Digital system.
The system includes a:
Transmitter (see Section 3.1.1)
Broadcaster (see Section 3.1.2)
Receiver (see Section 3.1.3)
This table defines the models:
Kramer Model
Kramer Part
Number
Full Description
DSVD-T (0VS60012)
50-0000609011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Transmitter
DSVD-B (0VS60011)
50-0000599011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Broadcaster 3-ports
DSVD-R (0VS60010)
50-0000589011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Receiver

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3.1.1 The DS Vision® Digital Transmitter
Figure 1: DS Vision® Digital Transmitter
#
Feature
Function
1
12V DC POWER Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
2
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
Serial extension for terminal control
3
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
IP extension
4
DP Connector
DP++ player connection
5
HDMI Connector
HDMI player connection
6
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
System cable to receiver
3.1.2 The DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster
Figure 2: DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster
#
Feature
Function
1
12V DC POWER Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
2
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
Serial extension for terminal control
3
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
IP extension
4
HDMI Connector
HDMI player connection
5
DP Connector
DP++ player connection
6
CASCADE/Local
For cascading units or local display connection
7
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
System cable to receivers (up to three)

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3.1.3 The DS Vision® Digital Receiver
Figure 3: DS Vision® Digital Receiver
#
Feature
Function
1
12V DC POWER Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
2
MONITOR 3.5mm Mini Jack
Not used
3
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
System cable from transmitter
4
HDMI Connector
HDMI display connection
5
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
IP connectivity to display and/or peripherals
6
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
Display control

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4 Connecting the DS Vision® Digital
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
DS Vision® Digital. After connecting your DS Vision® Digital,
connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
4.1 Connecting the Player and the Screen
To connect the player to a screen, as Figure 4 illustrates, do the following:
1. Connect the player to the broadcaster/transmitter HDMI port using an HDMI
to HDMI cable (type A, male/male) or connect a DP cable to the DP port
(DisplayPort male, male).
2. Connect the screen to the receiver HDMI port using an HDMI to HDMI cable
(type A, male/male).
3. Connect the system cable up to 100m (330ft) to the SYSTEM port of the
broadcaster/transmitter and the SYSTEM port of the receiver.
4. With the power supplies provided, connect the DC power adapters to the
broadcaster/transmitter and receiver. Plug the power supplies into the mains
electricity.
Once connected, the system is ready to transmit the video and audio signals.
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DS Vision® Digital - Media Distribution
5 Media Distribution
The DS Vision Digital system can distribute HD digital media from a single player
to:
A single display located 100m (330ft) away, using the transmitter
Three displays located 100m (330ft) away, and one local display, using the
broadcaster
Figure 4 illustrates the configuration for media distribution to a single display:
Figure 4: Media Distribution to a Single Display
Figure 5 illustrates the configuration for media distribution to three displays:

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Figure 5: Media Distribution to Three Displays
Note! The connections to the transmitter and the broadcaster are
identical. The broadcaster has three system ports and the transmitter
has only one system port. All references to connections apply equally
to both units.
Figure 6 and Figure 7 illustrate all the connections to the DS Vision Digital units.
Not all the connections are always needed. This section explains the basic
connections. Subsequent sections explain the circumstances that require
additional connections.
Figure 6: Transmitter Connections
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DS Vision® Digital - Media Distribution
Figure 7: Receiver Connections
5.1 Mounting the Receiver
The receiver units have VESA standard screw holes 100mm (3.9in) apart, as
shown in Figure 8. Use two screws supplied with the receiver and monitor to
connect the unit to the back of the monitor.
Figure 8: VESA Standard Screw Holes
DS Vision Digital
RECEIVER
MINIC M
digital signage
100mm
Receiver
CAT
5
e cable from
Transmitter
System port
To Media Feedback
Monitoring Engine
Ethernet cable to
network
Serial cable to display
control
HDMI cable to
display
Power connector
CONTROL
MONITOR
12
V
DC
SYSTEM
ETHERNET
HDMI

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6 Serial Control
To enable serial control of remote displays:
1. Connect a serial (9-pin D-sub male/female) cable between the players and
the broadcaster/transmitter.
2. Connect a serial (9-pin D-sub female/female) cable between the receiver
and the screen.
Figure 9 illustrates the connections:
Figure 9: Serial Control
When using a broadcaster, the serial command is broadcasted to all the displays.
In order to send a quarry command to a specific display, make sure to place the
relevant screen ID in the serial command.
Note! In order to address a specific display, make sure the display
supports “ID mode”.
System cable
Up to 100m/330ft
Player
HDMI cable
HDMI or DP cable
Receiver
DS Vision Digital RECEIVER
MINIC M digital signage
Transmitter/
Broadcaster
Serial cable
Serial cable
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DS Vision® Digital - Terminal IP Connectivity
7 Terminal IP Connectivity
To extend a network from the transmitter/broadcaster side to the remote terminal
side:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (Ethernet 10/100BaseT straight-through
cable) between the player side network and the transmitter/broadcaster.
2. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (Ethernet 10/100BaseT straight-through
cable) between the receiver and the terminal side units.
Once these connections have been made, the extension system enables the
creation of an extended IP segment.
Figure 10 illustrates the connections to be made:
Figure 10: Terminal IP Connectivity

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8 Scalability
There are two types of methods to extend the system scale:
Cascade a receiver with a broadcaster/transmitter to increase the distance of
the system
Cascade a broadcaster with a broadcaster/transmitter to increase the
number of supported displays
8.1 Cascading to Increase the Distance
Cascade up to six distribution systems to increase the distance up to 200m (660ft).
Figure 11 illustrates a 2-hop cascaded system.
Figure 11: 2-Hop Cascaded System
To connect the receiver to the broadcaster/transmitter, connect the following
cables (see Figure 11):
HDMI to HDMI (type A, male/male)
For serial control: Serial cable - (9-pin D-sub male/female).
For IP connectivity: Ethernet/Management cable - Ethernet 10/100BaseT
straight-through cable.
Figure 12 illustrates a 6-hop cascaded system up to 200m (660ft).

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Figure 12: 6-Hop Cascaded System
8.2 Cascading to Increase the Number of Displays
Connect a primary broadcaster to a secondary broadcaster or transmitter to
increase the number of receivers and displays that can be connected to the
system. Cascading an additional broadcaster enables adding three displays,
whereas cascading of an additional transmitter enables adding a single display.
1. Connect the primary broadcaster to a secondary unit using an HDMI to
HDMI cable (type A, male/male).
2. Connect the HDMI to HDMI cable (type A, male/male) to the Cascade/Local
port of the primary broadcaster and to the HDMI input of a secondary
broadcaster or transmitter.
Figure 13 illustrates a primary and secondary cascaded system:

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Figure 13: Primary and Secondary Cascaded System
Figure 14 illustrates a system with two cascaded broadcasters and a transmitter,
providing four additional displays:

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Figure 14: Cascaded Broadcaster and Transmitter
The system can be further scaled to include 16 displays.
Figure 15 illustrates the connection of 16 displays:

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Figure 15: Sixteen Displays
When cascading to increase the distance, connect the receiver to the cascaded
transmitter with the RS-232 serial cable. See Figure 11.

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DS Vision® Digital - Technical Specifications
9 Technical Specifications
Feature
Item
Broadcaster
Transmitter
Receiver
MAXIMUM RESOLUTION
1080p, 60Hz, 24bit
per pixel,
uncompressed
1080p, 60Hz, 24bit
per pixel,
uncompressed
1080p, 60Hz, 24bit
per pixel,
uncompressed
VIDEO-1
HDMI
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
VIDEO-2
Display Port
Dual-mode Display
Port
Dual-mode Display
Port
N/A
AUDIO
HDMI specified
HDMI specified
HDMI specified
CASCADE
PORT
HDMI
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
N/A
N/A
SYSTEM
CABLE
Type
CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7
UTP, STP or FTP
CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7
UTP, STP or FTP
CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7
UTP, STP or FTP
Connector
RJ-45
RJ-45
RJ-45
Max Length
100m (330ft)
100m (330ft)
100m (330ft)
HDMI
DDC
HDMI standard, 5V
HDMI standard, 5V
HDMI standard, 5V
Connector
HDMI Type A
HDMI Type A
HDMI Type A
ETHERNET
Port
RJ-45
RJ-45
RJ-45
Speed
100Mbps
100Mbps
100Mbps
SERIAL/
RS-232
Connector
9-pin D-sub F
9-pin D-sub F
9-pin D-sub M
MONITOR
Connector
N/A
N/A
3.5mm phone jack
POWER
Connector
1.65mm DC power
jack, standard
polarity
1.65mm DC power
jack, standard
polarity
1.65mm DC power
jack, standard
polarity
Consumption
12w
5w
7w
Supply
12V/2A
12V/2A
12V/2A
LED
Power, Ethernet,
System
Power, Ethernet,
System
Ethernet, System
MTBF
400,000hrs
400,000hrs
400,000hrs
OPERATION
Temperature
0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F)
0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F)
0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F)
STORAGE
Temperature
-40° to 85°C (-40° to
185°F)
-40° to 85°C (-40° to
185°F)
-40° to 85°C (-40° to
185°F)
DIMENSIONS
(W. D. H.)
214mm x 140mm x
26mm (8.4" x 5.5" x
1.0")
139mm x 140mm x
40mm (5.5" x 5.5" x
1.6")
190mm x 123mm x
27mm (7.5" x 4.8" x
1.1")
MOUNTING
Compatibility
N/A
N/A
VESA