Kramer KDS-EN3 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
KDS-EN3
HD Video Encoder/Streamer
KDS-DEC3
HD Video Decoder
P/N: 2900-300375 Rev 3

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 – 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 KDS-EN3 5
3.2 Defining the KDS-DEC3 6
4How It Works 7
4.1 Setting Up Your KDS-EN3 Environment 8
4.2 Managing Your Passwords 8
5Connecting the Product 10
5.1 Connecting the KDS-EN3 10
5.2 Connecting the KDS-DEC3 11
5.3 Daisy Chaining Your Decoder Units 12
5.4 Resetting Your Unit 13
6Validating Your KDS-EN3 Setup 14
6.1 Description of LEDs 14
6.2 Validating Network Discovery 15
6.3 Multiple Subnet Support 15
6.4 Validating Video and Audio Quality 16
6.5 Using Pass Through or Confidence Preview 16
7Installing Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager 18
8Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager Software 19
9Technical Specifications 20
Figures
Figure 1: KDS-EN3 HD Video Encoder/Streamer 5
Figure 2: KDS-DEC3 HD Video Decoder 6
Figure 3: Connecting the KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 HD Video Encoder/Decoder 11
Figure 4: Daisy-Chaining KDS-DEC3 Decoders 12

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - 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 KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 HD Video
Encoder/Decoder, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
AV distribution systems with one or more sources and many displays in
schools, universities and public venues
Long-distance transmission of signals using existing wires and infrastructure
in corporate offices, government applications
Advanced applications where functions such as recording, archiving, scaling
and more are required

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KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - 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
Go to http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/ to check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are
available (where appropriate).
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 KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 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 power supply 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. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Overview
3 Overview
Kramer DigiTOOL® KDS-EN3 Encoder and KDS-DEC3 Decoder units work in
conjunction to provide unicast (one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) streaming
over an IP network. Using Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager software, you can manage
your entire KDS-EN3 network from a single system.
More specifically the units feature:
MPEG-4 AVC support using H.264 and AAC codecs
Downscale streams locally before distribution over the network to lower
bandwidth consumption
Scaling and cropping features that enable flexible display of source content
on the decoder output
Open encoding to enable software decoding through VLC®player software
Standard 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet network operation
A decoder-integrated network switch that allows for KDS-DEC3 daisy
chaining and network extension
Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager software that allows for multiple instances and
remote management of the KDS-EN3 network
HDMI®/DVI video support
HDMI or analog audio support
Unicast and multicast streaming support through RTSP (Real Time
Streaming Protocol)
Manual and scheduled recording to network storage option on encoders
Fail safe video playback or image display when a decoder loses its
connection to an encoder
KDS-EN3 Manager auto-detection and discovery of KDS-EN3/KDS-DEC3
units on a subnet (DHCP server required)
RS-232 virtualization from encoder to decoder

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3.1 Defining the KDS-EN3
Figure 1 defines the KDS-EN3.
Figure 1: KDS-EN3 HD Video Encoder/Streamer
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Feature
Function
1
ON LED
Lights when power is connected to the unit
2
RESET Button
Press and hold for less than 2 secs to reboot the
unit and keep all current settings
Press and hold for more than 5 secs to reboot the
unit and restore all factory settings
3
5V DC Connector
Connects to the 5V DC power supply
4
LAN 1 RJ-45 Connector
Connects to a network
5
PC OUT (LOCAL) 15-pin HD
Connector
Connects to an analog display
6
HDMI OUT (LOCAL) Connector
Connects to a digital monitor
7
RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector
Connects to control an RS-232 device. A standard
(non-null modem) cable is required
8
HDMI IN Connector
Connects to an HDMI source
9
USB –B Connector
Not currently supported
10
AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor
11
AUDIO IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio source

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KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Overview
3.2 Defining the KDS-DEC3
Figure 2 defines the KDS-EN3.
Figure 2: KDS-DEC3 HD Video Decoder
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Feature
Function
1
RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector
Connects to control an RS-232 device. A null-
modem cable (where transmit and receive lines
are cross linked) is required
2
USB Connectors (2)
Not currently supported
3
SD Card Slot
Not currently supported
4
RESET Button
Press and hold for less than 2 secs to reboot the
unit and keep all current settings
Press and hold for more than 5 secs to reboot the
unit and restore all factory settings
5
ON LED
Lights when power is connected to the unit
6
5V DC Connector
Connects to the 5V DC power supply
7
LAN 2 RJ-45 Connector
Connects to daisy-chain additional decoders
8
LAN 1 RJ-45 Connector
Connects to a network
9
HDMI Connector
Connects to a digital display
10
AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - How It Works
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4 How It Works
Kramer KDS-EN3 Encoder and KDS-DEC3 Decoder units work in conjunction to
provide unicast (one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) streaming over an IP
network. Using Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager software, you can manage your entire
KDS-EN3 network from a single system. A Kramer KDS-EN3 environment is
made up of four elements connected to a network:
Source –A video source connected to an encoder, for example, a media
player, computer system, or camera
KDS-EN3 Encoder –An encoder is needed for each source in your
KDS-EN3 environment. An encoder can transmit to a single decoder or to
multiple decoders
KDS-DEC3 Decoder –A decoder is needed for each output in your
environment. A computer system using VideoLAN®VLC media player as a
video player can also be used to decode the signal from an encoder
Controller system –A system connected to the network and running Kramer
KDS-EN3 Manager. A controller system can also be a source