Kramer KDS-EN6 User manual

KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300787QS REV 2)
P/N:
2900- 300787QS
Rev:
2
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KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-EN6 t or www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC6 to
download the latest user manual and check if firmware upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
1 Bracket set for TOOLS
KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder
1 Quick start guide
Step 2: Install the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6
To mount the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 in a rack, use an RK-T2B rack adapter. Alternatively, attach the rubber feet to the underside of
the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 and place it on a table. A Kramer TOOLS™ can also be mounted on a desk top, wall or similar area.
Fasten a bracket on each side of the TOOLS using the two M3x8 screws (supplied). Use the flat-head screws (supplied) to fix the
TOOLS to the mounting surface or enable it to slide in place.
Step 3: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device
before connecting it to your
KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6. For best results, we
recommend that you always use Kramer high-
performance cables to connect AV equipment to
the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6.
Step 4: Connect the power
By default, KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 are
set to PoE. If you are not powering the
device via PoE, connect the KDS-DEC6
and the KDS-EN6 each to the 24-48 VDC
power adapter and connect the adapter to
the mains electricity. If 48V DC power is
connected, PoE is automatically disabled.

Step 5: Set the devices
To set the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 IP address via channel buttons (by default, the IP address is 192.168.1.39 for each device):
1. Connect the device to the 24-48 VDC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. The ON LED lights
green and the LINK flashes (indicating that no streaming activity is detected).
2. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
3. Press or to select DH (DHCP) or SC (static) IP address setup.
4. If you selected DHCP (for Static, go to the next step):
For KDS-DEC6, press and hold or for 3 seconds to save your selection.
The channel display flashes “--” 3 times and the device reboots.
For KDS-EN6, the channel display flashes “ID” 3 times. Continue to set the channel number for the KDS-EN6.
When setting to DHCP we recommend that you contact your IT administrator for setting the system IP
addresses.
5. If you selected Static, press and hold or for 3 seconds to save your selection.
The channel display flashes “IP” 3 times and the device reboots.
6. Press or to set the IP address.
7. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to save your selection.
To set the Channel Number via channel buttons
The KDS-DEC6 channel number is set by simply pressing the or buttons at any time.
The KDS-EN6 channel number can be set immediately after the IP address is set (via either static or DHCP).
To set the channel number for KDS-EN6:
1. Wait until the channel display flashes “ID” 3 times.
2. Press or to select the channel number.
3. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to save your selection. The channel display flashes “--” 3 times and the device
reboots.
To set the IP address via the web pages:
1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 Ethernet port to the Network and power the device.
2. Access the embedded Web pages.
3. In the Network tab select the IP mode.
4. If you selected Static, type in the IP address.
When setting to DHCP we recommend that you contact your IT administrator for setting the system IP
addresses.
5. Click Apply and reboot the device.
To set the Channel Number via web pages:
1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 Ethernet port to the Network and power the device.
2. Access the embedded Web pages.
3. In the System tab select Utilities.
4. In the Console API Command text box enter the following command:
For the KDS-EN6:
"astparam s multicast_ip 225.0.100.00X; astparam s hostname_id 000X; astparam s
reset_ch_on_boot n; astparam save;"
where X=Channel number
Click Apply.
Power cycle the device
For the KDS-DEC6:
"Switchto X"
where X=Channel number
Click Apply