Kramer KDS-EN6 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder
WP-EN6 Video Encoder
KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
WP-EN6 Video Encoder
KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder

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KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 –Contents
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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3
Defining KDS-EN6 4
Defining KDS-DEC6 5
Defining WP-EN6 6
Initial Setup 7
Configuring Network Switch 7
Initial Setup Using Device Buttons 8
Mounting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 10
Installing WP-EN6 10
Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 11
KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 Unicast Installation 12
One-to-Many Configuration 14
Matrix Configuration 16
Video Wall Setup 17
KVM Setup 20
KVM Roaming Setup 21
Using Embedded Web Pages 23
Browsing Web Pages 23
Modifying and Viewing the System 24
Setting the Video Wall 31
Setting Up the Network 35
Setting Operation Functions 36
Using the KDS-DEC6 Channel OSD 42
Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 43
Setting Up RS-232 over IP 43
Setting Up USB over IP 47
Setting Up IR over IP 47
Fast Video Switching 47
Resetting the KDS-EN6/ KDS-DEC6 to Factory Default Values 47
Technical Specifications 48

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KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 –Introduction
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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!
Unless specified otherwise KDS-EN6 refers to both KDS-EN6 and WP-EN6 in this document.
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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC6 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-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 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:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of 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/support/recycling/.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing one or more of the of the following Kramer Video
Encoders/Decoders:
•KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
•KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder
•WP-EN6 Video Encoder
Kramer KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 Encoder and Decoder units provide AV over IP
network and include 4K video, audio, IR, RS-232 and USB over IP with HDCP 2.2.
KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 features:
•Video Support −HDMI™ 4K@60Hz (4:2:0), HDMI 4K@30Hz (4:4:4).
•Audio Support −HDMI/line in, 7.1 PCM, Dolby True-HD, and DTS-HD Master audio.
•Virtualization −IR, USB, RS-232 over IP.
•Network −Managed switch, 1G, multicast, jumbo frames, IGMP snooping layer 2.
•Power −PoE or external power supply.
•Control −Kramer Network, Kramer Control, Web UI, API.
•HDCP −2.2 compliance.
•Flexible video wall setups.
•KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 are MegaTOOLS® size, letting you mount two units side-by-
side in a 1U rack space with recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-DEC6).
•WP-EN6 is a wall plate encoder for a more elegant accessibility.

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Typical Applications
KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Real-time essential installations such as Command and Control centers and interactive
solutions with or without KVM capabilities.
•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 or government applications.

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Defining KDS-EN6
Figure 1: KDS-EN6 Video Encoder Front Panel
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Feature
Function
1
CH SELECT Buttons
Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the channel ID.
2
CHANNEL Display
Displays the selected channel. If the channel number exceeds 99, the
100 indicator turns on (for example, channel 124 appears as “24”).
3
STATUS LED
Identifies a device in a system. When sending a P3K FIND-ME
command to the system, the LED of the device to be identified flashes
for 5 seconds.
4
ON LED
Flashes during power up and lights when on.
5
LINK LED
On when a KDS-EN6 to KDS-DEC6 link is established and is
transmitting A/V signals.
Figure 2: KDS-EN6 Video Encoder Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
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LAN/POE RJ-45 Connector
Connect the KDS-EN6 to the network using recommended Kramer
cables. Note that this port supports power over Ethernet (PoE).
LAN LED - Green LED flashes during data transmission.
POE LED - Orange LED lights when power is supplied.
7
HDMI IN Connector
Connect an HDMI source.
8
RS-232 (Rx,Tx,Gnd)
Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to an RS-232 controller device (to control a device on the
decoder side).
9
IR RX on a 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to a receiver.
10
IR TX on a 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an emitter.
11
LINE In on a 3.5mm Mini
Jack
Connect to an audio source.
12
RESET Button
Press to reset KDS-EN6 to its default settings.
13
USB Type B Port
Connect to a USB host, for example, a PC.
14
DC IN 24~48VDC Power
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the Kramer power adapter (DC voltage range should be 24V
to 48V), purchased separately
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-EN6).

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Defining KDS-DEC6
Figure 3: KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder Front Panel
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Feature
Function
1
IR TX on a 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an emitter.
2
IR RX on a 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to a receiver.
3
RESET Button
Press to reset KDS-DEC6 to its default settings.
4
CH Select Buttons
Press the arrow buttons up or down to select the channel ID.
5
CHANNEL Display
Displays the selected channel. If the channel number exceeds 99, the
100 indicator turns on (for example, channel 125 appears as “25”).
6
USB Type A Ports (2)
Connect to a mouse and keyboard.
7
STATUS LED
Identifies a device in a system. When sending a P3K
FIND-ME command to the system, the LED of the device to be
identified flashes for 5 seconds.
8
ON LED
Flashes during power up and lights when on.
9
LINK LED
On when a KDS-EN6 to KDS-DEC6 link is established and transmitting
A/V signals.
Figure 4: KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
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LAN/POE RJ-45 Connector
Connect the KDS-DEC6 to the network using the recommended
Kramer cable. Note that this port supports power over Ethernet (PoE).
LAN LED - Green LED flashes during data transmission.
POE LED - Orange LED lights when power is supplied.
11
LAN RJ-45 Connector
Connect the KDS-DEC6 to the network or directly to the KDS-EN6 /
WP-EN6 using the recommended Kramer cable.
Use the LAN port (that is not used for connecting to the network or
directly to the encoder) to connect to the next KDS-DEC6 device in
a daisy chain configuration.
12
HDMI Out Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
13
RS-232 (Rx,Tx,Gnd) on
Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to an RS-232 controlled device.
14
L, R Audio on RCA
Connectors
Connect to a powered speaker or an amplifier.
15
DC IN 24~48VDC Power
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the Kramer power adapter (DC voltage range should be 24V
to 48V), purchased separately
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-DEC6).

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Defining WP-EN6
Figure 5: WP-EN6 Video Encoder Wall Plate
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Feature
Function
1
IR TX on a 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an emitter.
2
USB Type B Port
Connect to a USB host, for example, a PC.
3
HDMI IN Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
4
IR RX on a 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to a receiver.
5
Reset Button (under wall
plate)
Press briefly to perform a software reset.
Press and hold for 10 seconds to perform a factory reset.
6
LINK LED
On when a WP-EN6 to KDS-DEC6 link is established and is
transmitting A/V signals.
7
ON LED
Flashes during power up and lights when on.
8
STATUS LED
Identifies a device in a system. When sending a P3K FIND-ME
command to the system, the LED of the device to be identified flashes
for 5 seconds.
9
CHANNEL Display
Displays the selected channel. If the channel number exceeds 99, the
100 indicator turns on (for example, channel 124 appears as “24”).
10
Ring Tongue Terminal
Grounding Screw
Connect to grounding wire (optional).
11
CONTROL RS-232 3-pin
Terminal Block Connector
(Tx, Rx and common G)
Connect to a controller to control the device.
12
Power Supply 2-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a power supply (if required). Connect GND to GND, +12V
to +12V.
13
LAN/POE RJ-45 Connector
Connect the WP-EN6 to the network using recommended Kramer
cables. Note that this port supports power over Ethernet (PoE).

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Initial Setup
The KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 can be powered either via PoE (using the RJ-45
LAN/POE port) if available or via a 24-48V DC power adapter.
If 24-48V DC power is connected, PoE is disabled automatically.
•Initial setup using device buttons can be performed on KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6
devices only.
•Initial setup using Embedded Web Pages can be performed on all devices (see Using
Embedded Web Pages on page 23).
Configuring Network Switch
To configure your network switch:
The following are recommended settings for managing the network switch to be used in your
KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 installation.
1. Assign the switch to an IP address.
2. Set your switch to the following:
▪Jumbo Frames –On.
▪IGMP Snooping –On.
▪IGMP Querier –On.
▪IGMP Immediate/Fast Leave –Off.

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Initial Setup Using Device Buttons
The device default IP address is written on the bottom of the device.
To avoid conflicts with multiple devices and allow web page control for each device, it is
important to change each device’s IP address
Setting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 IP Address
To set the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 IP address:
1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 LAN/POE RJ-45 port to your network (if your
network does not support PoE, connect a 24-48V DC power adapter).
The ON LED lights green and the LINK LED 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.
When setting to DHCP we recommend that you contact your IT administrator for
setting the system IP addresses.
▪If you selected DHCP on a KDS-DEC6 device, press and hold or for 3 seconds
to save your selection.
The channel display flashes “--” 3 times and the device reboots.
▪If you selected DHCP on a KDS-EN6 device, the channel display flashes “ID” 3
times.
▪If you selected Static for either device, press and hold or for 3 seconds to save
your selection.
The channel display flashes “IP” 3 times and the device reboots.
4. Press or to set the IP address.
You can only define the last three digits of the IP address when setting the IP
address via the channel buttons. To change the entire IP address, go to Setting IP
Address on page 24.
5. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to save your selection.
The KDS-EN6 channel number can be set immediately after the IP address is set.

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Setting Channel Number
If the channel number exceeds 99, the indicator on the display lights.
To set the channel number for the KDS-DEC6:
•Press the or buttons at any time.
To set the channel number for the KDS-EN6:
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
2. Press or to select DH (DHCP).
3. press and hold or for 3 seconds to save your selection.
4. Wait until the channel display flashes “ID” 3 times.
5. Press or to select the channel number.
6. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to save your selection.
The channel display flashes “--” 3 times and the device reboots.
Viewing the IP Address and Channel Number
You can view the current IP address and channel number any time.
To view the IP address and channel number:
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
2. The channel display shows “IP” for 3 seconds followed by the IP address for 3 seconds
followed by the channel number.

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Mounting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6
This section provides instructions for mounting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6. Before installing,
verify that the environment is within the recommended range:
•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).
•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).
•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Caution:
•Mount KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.
•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding
overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
Mount KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 in a rack:
•Use the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-DEC6).
Mount KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 on a surface using one of the following
methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to
a flat surface. For more information go to
www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC6.
Installing WP-EN6
Insert the device into the in-wall box (note that first you
need to connect the LAN/POE RJ-45 Connector cable
and/or power) and connect the parts as shown in the
illustration.
DECORA® design frames are included in US-D
models.
DECORA® is a registered trademark of Leviton
Manufacturing Co., Inc.
We recommend that you use a US-D 2 gang US electrical
junction box (or their equivalent).

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Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KDS-DEC6. After
connecting your KDS-DEC6, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
When connecting KDS-EN6 to KDS-DEC6 via the Ethernet, use a 1 Giga LAN switch and
make sure that jumbo frame (over 8k) and IGMP snooping are enabled.
The BC-UNIKAT cable length connecting KDS-EN6 to KDS-DEC6 to the network should not
exceed 330 feet (100m).
The KDS-EN6 operates with a default EDID. If you need to copy the EDID from the acceptor,
do so via the Web pages.
Following the initial setup (see Initial Setup on page 7), you can configure the KDS-EN6 and
KDS-DEC6 devices in any of the following ways:
•Unicast setup: single encoder-decoder unicast connection, see KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6
/ WP-EN6 Unicast Installation on page 12.
•Multicast configuration setup: a multicast setup can include any of the following
configurations:
▪One encoder to many decoders, see One-to-Many Configuration on page 14.
▪Many encoders to many decoders (matrix switcher configuration), see Matrix
Configuration on page 16.
▪Video wall configuration, see Video Wall Setup on page 17.
•KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) setup: many encoders to a single decoder see KVM
Setup on page 20.

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KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 Unicast Installation
You can use one KDS-EN6 device and one KDS-DEC6 device to configure an encoder and
decoder system (see Figure 6).
The encoder and decoder devices can be connected directly or via LAN.
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
KDS-DEC6/KDS-EN6. After connecting your KDS-DEC6/KDS-EN6, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
Connecting KDS-EN6 to KDS-DEC6
Connecting WP-EN6 to KDS-DEC6
Figure 6: Connecting an Encoder and Decoder System
When connecting the encoder-decoder system over the network, connect the LAN-PoE RJ-
45 port on the KDS-EN6 to the Ethernet and on the other side connect the Ethernet to the
LAN-PoE/Lan RJ-45 port on the KDS-DEC6.
To connect the encoder and decoder system as shown in the example in
Figure 6:
1. On the KDS-EN6, connect an HDMI source (for example, a media player) to the HDMI
IN connector.
2. On the KDS-DEC6, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for
example, a display).

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3. Connect the LAN RJ-45 connector on the KDS-DEC6 directly to the LAN RJ-45
connector on the KDS-EN6 using an Ethernet cable (or via LAN).
4. If you are not powering the device via PoE, connect the KDS-DEC6 and the KDS-EN6 to
the 24-48V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not
shown in Figure 6).
5. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 terminal block connector on the
KDS-EN6.
6. If required, connect the USB ports:
▪On the KDS-EN6 connect a PC to the USB type B port.
▪On the KDS-DEC6 connect a mouse and a keyboard to the two USB type A ports.
7. If required, connect an unbalanced stereo audio source to the
KDS-EN6 (for example, the media player’s audio signal) and an unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor (for example, speakers) to the KDS-DEC6.
You do not have to use all the possible control options.
8. If required, control the media player connected to KDS-EN6 from the decoder side
via IR:
▪On the KDS-DEC6, connect a Kramer External IR Sensor cable to the IR Rx 3.5mm
mini jack.
▪On the KDS-EN6, connect a Kramer IR Emitter cable to the IR Tx 3.5mm mini jack
and attach the emitter to the IR receiver on the media player.
The media player’s remote control sends a command while pointed at the External IR
Sensor. The IR signal passes through the ETH cable and the IR Emitter to the media
player. The media player responds to the command.
9. If required, control the display connected to KDS-DEC6 from the encoder side via IR:
▪On the KDS-EN6, connect a Kramer External IR Sensor cable to the IR Rx 3.5mm
mini jack.
▪On the KDS-DEC6, connect a Kramer IR Emitter cable to the IR Tx 3.5mm mini jack
and attach the emitter to the IR receiver on the display.
The display remote control sends a command while pointed at the External IR Sensor.
The IR signal passes through the ETH cable and the IR Emitter to the display. The
display responds to the command.
IR signals can be passed only between linked devices.
10.If required, control the display connected to KDS-EN6 from the decoder side via RS-232:
▪Connect an RS-232 cable from the laptop to the RS-232 terminal block connector on
the KDS-DEC6.
▪On the KDS-EN6, connect the RS-232 terminal block connector to the RS-232 port
on the display.
RS-232 bidirectional signals can be sent between the display and the laptop connected
to the KDS-EN6.

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One-to-Many Configuration
You can set one encoder to several decoders in one of the following ways:
•One-to-many via LAN switcher: one encoder is connected to the input of a LAN switch
and its outputs are connected to the decoders, see One-to-Many via LAN Switcher
on page 14.
•One-to-many via daisy chain: one encoder is connected to a decoder and all the other
decoders are daisy chained to the first decoder, see One to Many via Daisy Chain
on page 15.
One-to-Many via LAN Switcher
In this configuration, the source video is streamed via the LAN switch and appears on all the
displays.
The one-to-many configuration consists of one encoder that connects to a LAN switch and
several decoders that connect to the LAN switch output. A display is connected to the output
of each decoder.
Configure the devices:
•Verify that the KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 devices each are set with a unique IP address
(see Initial Setup on page 7).
•Set all the devices to the same channel number.
Figure 7: Connecting a One-to-Many System

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One to Many via Daisy Chain
In this configuration, the source video is streamed via the encoder to the first decoder and the
next decoders are daisy-chained to the first decoder via the second LAN port. A display is
connected to the output of each decoder.
Configure the devices:
•Verify that the KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 devices each are set with a unique IP address
(see Initial Setup on page 7).
•Set all the devices to the same channel number.
Figure 8: Connecting a Daisy-Chain System

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Matrix Configuration
In this configuration, several source videos are streamed via the LAN switch and are routed to
the linked decoders.
The many-to-many configuration consists of several encoders that connect to a LAN switch
together with several decoders. A display is connected to the output of each decoder.
Configure the Devices:
•Verify that the KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 devices each are set with a unique IP address
(see Initial Setup on page 7).
•Set each encoder to a unique channel number and change the decoder channel
numbers according to the desired link to an encoder.
Figure 9: Connecting the KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 Video Encoder/Decoder

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Video Wall Setup
In the video wall setup, one encoder transmits a signal to a series of decoders creating a
video wall configuration.
The video wall configuration consists of an encoder that connects to a LAN switch input and a
series of decoders (connected to the LAN switch output) that together make up the video wall.
Each screen on the video wall is connected to the HDMI output of one decoder.
The KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 units are each defined by their location in the video wall
layout. Each KDS-EN6 is assigned a row number and defined by row number and position in
the row. The position definition is unique and is usually defined once during the basic setup.
The PC controller can be connected via LAN to control the encoders and decoders that make
up the video wall.
Video wall setup includes three basic steps:
•Mounting the video wall
•Setting up the devices
•Configuring the video wall

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Mounting the Video Wall
Before mounting the video wall, verify that each device (encoder and decoders) has a unique
IP address (see Setting IP Address on page 24).
Always switch off the power to each of the peripheral devices before connecting it to your
KDS-DEC6 / KDS-EN6. After connecting your KDS-DEC6 / KDS-EN6, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
To configure a video wall (for example, a 3x3 video wall):
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a media player) to the KDS-EN6 HDMI IN
connector.
2. Connect the KDS-EN6 LAN/PoE RJ-45 port to the RJ-45 connector on a LAN switch.
3. Connect the RJ-45 ports on the LAN switch to nine KDS-DEC6 units.
4. Connect the HDMI OUT connector on each KDS-DEC6 device to a display (9 displays
altogether).
5. Position the displays in a 3x3 video wall setup.
6. Check that all the system components are connected correctly.
7. Power the system.
Figure 10: Video Wall Setup