Kramer KDS-100EN User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
KDS-100EN / KDS-100DEC
4K AVoIP H.264 / H.265 Encoder / Decoder

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Contents
Contents 2
Introduction 3
Getting Started 3
Overview 4
Typical Applications 5
Controlling your KDS-100 device 6
Defining the KDS-100 7
Defining KDS-100EN 7
Defining KDS-100DEC 9
Mounting KDS-100 11
Connecting KDS-100 12
Connecting KDS-100EN to KDS-100DEC 12
Connecting RS-232 13
Connecting the Audio/Input Output 14
Installing the SFP transceiver (optical SM/MM or copper) 14
Operating and Controlling KDS-100 Devices 15
Configuring the Network Switch 15
Using the Channel Selection Buttons 15
Operating via Ethernet 16
KDS-100EN: Using the Embedded Web Pages 19
Dashboard: Set channel and audio, view input signal 20
Streaming: Multicast settings and time to live 21
Encoding: Method, protocol, scaling, bitrate and more 22
EDID: Set display metadata 24
Gateway: RS-232 settings 25
Device: General device, network and time settings 26
Security: Passwords, HTTPS and 802.1X 29
About: Web version and contact details 32
KDS-100DEC: Using the Embedded Web Pages 33
Dashboard: Set channel and audio, view input signal 34
Video: Decoding method and output resolution 36
External Devices: Connecting External RTSP Streams 37
EDID: Set display metadata 39
Gateway: RS-232 settings 40
Device: General device, network and time settings 41
Security: Passwords, HTTPS and 802.1X 44
About: Web version and contact details 47
Upgrading Firmware 48
Technical Specifications 49
KDS-100EN Specifications 49
KDS-100DEC Specifications 50
Default Communication Parameters 51
Protocol 3000 52
Understanding Protocol 3000 52
Protocol 3000 Commands 53
Result and Error Codes 64

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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 the
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
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.
Go to
https://www.kramerav.com/downloads/kds-100en or
https://www.kramerav.com/downloads/kds
-100dec to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving 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 KDS-100EN / KDS-100DEC away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
•This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•If not using PoE, use only the optional power cord supplied for the unit.

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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. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular
country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/quality/environment.
Overview
KDS-100 series devices deliver a complete and versatile AVoIP streaming solution for 1GE
(1Gbps) networks making the most of the H.264/265 open standard. KDS-100 is ideal for any
space or use-case requiring low-latency, high-quality video presentation up to 4K60 4:2:2,
such as operations rooms, university auditoriums, highly secure command and control
centers, and AVoIP distribution deployments.
KDS-100 series is extremely bandwidth-efficient, making it perfect for deployment over an
existing IT network. KDS-100 supports up to 1000 video sources, enables simple and fast
deployment, and easily scales to suit any size network AV installation.
Delivering a superior user experience, enterprise IT-grade security and advanced, yet intuitive
management, KDS-100 meets all the streaming needs of enterprise, education, homeland
security, military or government sites of any size. KDS-100 is part of Kramer’s market-leading
KDS family, the broadest range of AVoIP streaming solutions available today
Kramer KDS-100EN is an advanced transmitter for streaming 4K@60Hz video signals via
Ethernet over copper or fiber cables. It encodes and streams over an IP network from HDMI
input, and transmits IR, RS−232 or CEC signals over IP network.
Kramer KDS-100DEC decoder is an advanced receiver for streamed 4K@60Hz video signals
via Ethernet over copper or fiber cables. It also decodes the RS−232 or CEC signals
transmitted over IP network from the encoder.
Highest-Quality Video
Support for 4K60 4:2:2 video streaming ensures finely detailed images are transmitted in full
quality matching the high-end capabilities of displays.
Supports Direct Recording
Allows direct and simple recording of the meeting or transmitted content through network
video recorder (NVR) devices, meeting the requirements of government sites for efficient,
always-activated recording.

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Exceptional Quality
•Robust Solution for Large–Scale Installations — The KDS-100 line provides an
optimized solution for large education and enterprise campuses, and for defense and
homeland security facilities, with support for numerous simultaneous video flows and
built–in advanced management capabilities.
•Highly Scalable — The KDS–100 line supports up to 1000 video sources and is suited
for large–scale installations.
•Built–in Resilient Security Features — The KDS–100 line preserves the integrity,
availability and confidentiality of the IT network via a highly secured and resilient AVoIP
solution.
KDS–100 devices comply with IT security requirements, including 802.1x and
HTTPS/TLS.
•Instant switching - Optimized for fast switching between streams. Switching takes just
1 second or less.
Advanced and User-friendly Operation
•Simple Planning and Rollout — KDS–100 is highly bandwidth–efficient, thus enabling
cost–efficient hybrid use of the existing 1GE IT network. There is no need to deal with
complex IP packets prioritization or switching settings. Offering easy management, high
reliability, and adjustable bandwidth control, KDS–100 is extremely cost–effective to
maintain over the long term.
•Alternative Sources/Destinations — An HDMI loop–through port on the encoder side
and an HDMI input port on the decoder, as well as embedding and de–embedding
analog audio to the IP stream.
Typical Applications
KDS-100EN is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Real-time essential installations such as command and control rooms.
•Large scale AV content sharing installations using existing wires and infrastructure in
corporate offices and government applications.
•AV distribution systems with one or more sources and multiple displays in schools,
universities, and public venues.

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Controlling your KDS-100 device
Control your KDS-100 device via:
•The Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages: See Operating via Ethernet
on page 16.
•Protocol 3000 (API) commands: See Protocol 3000 on page 52.
•Use the channel selection button to set the broadcast channel: See Using the
Channel Selection Buttons on page 15.

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Defining the KDS-100
Defining KDS-100EN
Figure 1: KDS-100EN
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Feature
Function
1
ON LED (behind the logo)
On when power is supplied to the unit by PoE+ or by the (optional) power
adapter.
2
CHANNEL 7-segment display
Use to set the stream’s channel (channels must match on encoder and
decoder).
3
Channel
Selection
Button
Up
Press to increment the channel ID number by 1.
Down
Press to decrement the channel ID number by 1.
Right
Press to increment the channel ID number by steps of 10.
Left
Press to decrement the channel ID number by steps of 10.
Enter
Press to accept the new channel ID number (within 10 seconds).
4 LINK LED
Off
No HDMI input is detected, or AV streaming mode is OFF for KDS-100EN.
Lights green
KDS-100EN is linked to a decoder and streaming is active.
Lights blue
KDS-100EN is in Dual Streaming mode, but one of the streams is not active.
Lights red
Streaming is not active (in Dual Streaming mode, both streams are inactive).
Flashes green
A device identification command was sent (Flag me). Flashes for 60 seconds.
5 NET LED
Off
No network connection detected.
Lights green
A network has been detected and KDS-100EN has a valid IP address
Lights red
A network has been detected but the device was not assigned a valid IP
address (configure with an RS-232 interface).
Flashes green
A device identification command was sent (Flag me). Flashes for 60 seconds.
6
HDMI IN connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
7
HDMI OUT connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
8
AUDIO IN
5-pin terminal block
Connect to a balanced, stereo audio source (for example, from the server).

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#
Feature
Function
9
AUDIO OUT
5-pin terminal block
Connect to a balanced, stereo audio acceptor (for example, active speakers).
10
RS-232 EXTENSION 3-pin
terminal block connector
Connect to a serial data source or acceptor to extend RS-232 control from
KDS-100EN to a KDS-100DEC.
11
RS-232 CONTROL
3-pin terminal block connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC and use it to control KDS-100EN with
P3000 API commands.
12
SFP OUT IN transceiver
connector
Insert an SFP transceiver (optical SM/MM or copper) and plug in an optical /
CAT-6e cable for Ethernet traffic over IP.
13
LAN PoE ◄ RJ-45 Port
Connect to the LAN (Ethernet traffic or PC controller).
KDS-100EN is powered by PoE+ (power over ethernet) delivered through the
LAN PoE port, unless the optional 12V DC power adapter is attached.
14
RESET recessed button
Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore factory default values. All LEDs flash.
15
12V DC connector
Connect to the optional power adapter (purchased separately).

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Defining KDS-100DEC
Figure 2: KDS-100DEC 4K60 AVoIP Decoder
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Feature
Function
16
ON LED (behind the logo)
On when power is supplied to the unit by PoE+ or by the (optional) power
adapter.
17 CHANNEL 7-segment display
Use to set the stream’s channel (channels must match on encoder and
decoder).
18
Channel
Selection
Button
Up
Scroll up through the list of automatically discovered channels.
Down
Scroll down through the list of automatically discovered channels.
Right
No action.
Left
No action.
Enter
Press to accept the new channel ID number (within 10 seconds).
19 LINK LED
Off
No network streaming detected, or AV streaming mode is OFF for
KDS-100DEC
Lights green
KDS-100DEC is receiving an input stream and decoding is successful.
Lights red
KDS-100DEC is receiving an input stream but decoding has failed.
Flashes green
A device identification command was sent (Flag me). Flashes for 60 seconds.
20 NET LED
Off
No network connection detected.
Lights green
Network detected and the device has been assigned a valid IP address
Lights red
A network has been detected but the device was not assigned a valid IP
address (configure with an RS-232 interface).
Flashes green
A device identification command was sent (Flag me). Flashes for 60 seconds.
21
HDMI IN connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
22
HDMI OUT connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
23
AUDIO OUT
5-pin terminal block
Connect to a balanced, stereo audio acceptor (for example, active speakers).
24
RS-232 EXTENSION
3-pin terminal block connector
Connect to a serial data source or acceptor to extend RS-232 control from
KDS-100DEC to KDS-100-EN.
25
RS-232 CONTROL
3-pin terminal block connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC to control KDS-100DEC.

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#
Feature
Function
26
SFP OUT IN transceiver
connector
Insert an SFP transceiver (optical SM/MM or copper) and plug in an optical /
CAT-5e cable for Ethernet traffic over IP.
27 LAN PoE ◄ RJ-45 Port
Connect to the LAN (Ethernet traffic or PC controller).
KDS-100DEC is powered by PoE+ (power over ethernet) delivered through
the LAN PoE+ port, unless the optional 12V DC power adapter is attached.
28 RESET recessed button
Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore factory default values. All LEDs
flash.
29
12V DC connector
Connect to the power adapter (purchased separately).