Kramer KDS-EN6 User manual

USER MANUAL
MODELS:
KDS-EN6
Video Encoder
KDS-DEC6
Video Decoder
P/N: 2900-300655 Rev 2 www.KramerAV.com

KDS-DEC6 – Contents i
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 KDS-EN6 5
3.2 Defining KDS-DEC6 6
4Initial Setup 8
4.1 Initial Setup via Channel Buttons 8
4.2 Initial Setup via Web Pages 10
5Connecting the KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 12
5.1 KDS-DEC6/KDS-EN6 Unicast Installation 13
5.2 One-to-Many Configuration 16
5.3 Matrix Configuration 17
5.4 Video Wall Setup 18
5.5 KVM Setup 22
6Using the Embedded Web Pages 23
6.1 Modifying and Viewing the System 23
6.2 Setting the Video Wall 31
6.3 Setting Up the Network 37
6.4 Setting the Operation Functions 38
7Operating the KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 45
7.1 Setting Up RS-232 over IP 45
7.2 Setting Up USB over IP 50
7.3 Setting Up IR over IP 50
7.4 Fast Video Switching 50
7.5 Resetting the KDS-EN6/ KDS-DEC6 to Factory Default Values 51
8Technical Specifications 52
Figures
Figure 1: KDS-EN6 Video Encoder Front Panel 5
Figure 2: KDS-EN6 Video Encoder Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder Front Panel 6
Figure 4: KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder Rear Panel 7
Figure 5: Connecting an Encoder and Decoder System 15
Figure 6: Connecting a One-to-Many System 16
Figure 7: Connecting a Daisy-Chain System 17
Figure 8: Connecting the KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 Video Encoder 18
Figure 9: Video Wall Setup 20
Figure 10: KVM Setup 22
Figure 11: The System Tab – Version Information 24
Figure 12: The System Tab – Firmware upgrade 25
Figure 13: The System Tab – selecting the Firmware File 25
Figure 14: The System Tab – Utilities for KDS-DEC6 26
Figure 15: The System Tab – Utilities Window for KDS-EN6 27

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Figure 16: The System Tab – Utilities, Machine State and Network Information 29
Figure 17: The System Tab – Utilities, Video Information 30
Figure 18: The System Tab – Video Wall, Basic Setup 32
Figure 19: The System Tab – Video Wall, Applying the Basic Setup to a Device 33
Figure 20: Video Wall Tab – Advanced Setup, Selecting a specific Device, Column or Row35
Figure 21: Video Wall Tab – Advanced Setup Configuration 36
Figure 22: Network Tab – IP Setup 37
Figure 23: The Network Tab – Casting Mode 38
Figure 24: Functions Tab – Video over IP for KDS-DEC6 39
Figure 25: The Functions Tab – Video over IP for KDS-EN6 40
Figure 26: The Functions Tab – USB over IP for KDS-DEC6 41
Figure 27: The Functions Tab – USB over IP for KDS-EN6 42
Figure 28: The Functions Tab – RS-232 over IP 43
Figure 29: Serial over IP – RS-232 over IP 45
Figure 30: Serial over IP – Type 1 Operation Mode 46
Figure 31: Serial over IP – Type 2 connection 47
Figure 32: Serial over IP – Type 2 Operation Mode 48
Figure 33: Serial over IP – Type 2 Guest connection 49
Figure 34: Serial over IP – Type 2 Guest Operation Mode 49

KDS-EN6,KDS-DEC6 - Introduction
1
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-EN6 Video Encoder and KDS-
DEC6 Video Decoder, which are ideal for the following typical applications:
•Real-time essential installations such as sports bars and interactive solutions.
•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.
•Advanced applications requiring recording, archiving, scaling and more.

2 KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 - 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 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).
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-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 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
(purchased separately)
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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

4 KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 - Overview
3 Overview
Kramer MegaTOOL® KDS-EN6 Encoder and KDS-DEC6 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 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.
•Size −MegaTOOLS® letting you mount two units side-by-side in a 1U rack
space with the optional RK-T2B rack adapter.

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3.1 Defining KDS-EN6
Figure 1: KDS-EN6 Video Encoder Front Panel
#
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
#
Feature
Function
6
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
(PN: 60-0009390)

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3.2 Defining KDS-DEC6
Figure 3: KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder Front Panel
# 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

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Figure 4: KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder Rear Panel
# Feature Function
10 LAN/POE RJ-45
Connector
Connect the
KDS-EN6
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 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
(PN: 60-0009390

8 KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 - Initial Setup
4 Initial Setup
Before installing the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6:
•Set a static IP address or set it automatically via DHCP.
•Set the channel number.
If the channel number exceeds 99, the indicator on the display lights.
The KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 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.
KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 IP address and channel number can be set using:
•The channel buttons on the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6, see Section 4.1.
•The embedded web pages, see Section 4.2.
4.1 Initial Setup via Channel Buttons
The initial setup includes setting the following:
•IP address
•Channel number
4.1.1 Setting the IP Address
To set the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 IP address via channel buttons:
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 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.

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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.
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 Section 4.2.1).
7. Press and hold

and

for 3 seconds to save your selection.
4.1.2 Setting the Channel Number
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 the encoder:
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.

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4.1.3 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 and then shows the IP
address for 3 seconds followed by the channel number.
4.2 Initial Setup via Web Pages
Use the web pages to set the:
•IP address, see Section 4.2.1.
•Channel numbers, see Section 4.2.2.
4.2.1 Setting the IP Address via Web Pages
Using the embedded web pages you can change the entire IP address.
To set the IP address:
1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 Ethernet port to the Network and power
the device (either by using the power adapter or via PoE).
2. Access the embedded Web pages (see Section 6).
3. In the Network tab (see Section 6.3) 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.
4.2.2 Setting the Channel Number via Web Pages
Use API commands to set channel numbers.

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A KDS-EN6 channel number usually remains constant during normal
operation. However, a KDS-DEC6 channel number must be modified
according to the channel number of the currently linked encoder (for
example, in a matrix configuration). This enables linking to different
encoders in the network
To set the channel number:
1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 Ethernet port to the Network and power
the device (either using the power adapter or via PoE).
2. Access the embedded Web pages (see Section 6).
3. In the System tab select Utilities (see Section 6.1.3).
4. In the Console API Command text box enter the following command:
For the KDS-EN6:
"astparam s multicast_ip 225.0.100.X; astparam s
hostname_id 000X; astparam s reset_ch_on_boot n;
astparam save;"
where X=Channel number, for example:
for multicast_ip: 225.0.100.8or 225.0.100.10
for hostname_id: 0008 or 0010
Click Apply.
Power cycle the device
For the KDS-DEC6:
"Switchto X"
where X=Channel number
Click Apply.
API commands can also be entered directly via Telnet. The default is
Telnet port 24. Use "root" to log in. No password is required.

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5 Connecting the KDS-EN6 and 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.
Before connecting the KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 note that:
•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/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 Section 4), you can configure the KDS-EN6 and
KDS-DEC6 devices in any of the following ways:
•Unicast setup: single encoder-decoder unicast connection, see Section 5.1.
•Multicast configuration setup: a multicast setup can include any of the
following configurations:
One encoder to many decoders, see Section 5.2.
Many encoders to many decoders (matrix switcher configuration), see
Section 5.3.
Video wall configuration, see Section 5.4.
•KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) setup: many encoders to a single decoder
see Section 5.5.

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5.1 KDS-DEC6/KDS-EN6 Unicast Installation
You can use one KDS-EN6 device and one KDS-DEC6 device to configure an
encoder and decoder system (see Figure 5).
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.
To connect the encoder and decoder system as shown in the example in
Figure 5:
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).
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 5).
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.

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8. If requird, 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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Figure 5: 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.