Kramer KDS-EN7 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODELS:
KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7
4K AVoIP Encoder / Decoder

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Contents
Contents 2
Introduction 4
Getting Started 4
Overview 5
Typical Applications 6
Controlling your KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 6
Defining KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder 7
Defining KDS-DEC7 4K AVoIP Decoder 8
Mounting KDS-EN7 9
Connecting KDS-EN7 10
Connecting the Audio/Input Output 11
Understanding LED Functionality 12
Connecting to KDS-EN7 via RS-232 12
Operating and Controlling KDS-EN7 13
Configuring the Network Switch 13
Using Menu Navigation Buttons 13
Operating via Ethernet 17
Using KDS-EN7 Embedded Web Pages 22
Defining KDS-EN7 AV Routing Parameters 25
Defining HDMI Input Settings 26
Defining Audio Settings 27
Managing EDID 29
General Device Settings 31
KDS-EN7 Network Settings 34
Defining KDS-EN7 Time and Date 36
Setting KDS-EN7 Security 37
Defining KDS-EN7 User Access 41
Defining KDS-EN7 Gateway Settings 44
Viewing KDS-EN7 Status 47
Viewing KDS-EN7 Connections Status 48
Viewing KDS-EN7 Advanced Status 49
Viewing the About Page 50
Using KDS-DEC7 Embedded Web Pages 51
Defining KDS-DEC7 AV Routing Parameters 53
Configuring OSD settings 55
Configuring KVM Settings 57
Setting the Video Wall 59
Configuring the Overlay 62
Defining Video Settings 65
Defining KDS-DEC7 Switching Mode 66
Defining KDS-DEC7 Settings 69
KDS-DEC7 Network Settings 70
Defining KDS-DEC7 Time and Date 71
Setting KDS-DEC7 Security 72
Defining KDS-DEC7 User Access 73
Defining Gateway Settings 73
Viewing KDS-DEC7 Status 74
Viewing KDS-DEC7 Connections Status 75
Viewing KDS-DEC7 Advanced Status 76
Viewing the KDS-DEC7 About Page 77
KVM Roaming, OSD menu and Fast Switching 78
Configuring KVM Roaming 79
KVM and OSD Menu Switching 82
Fast switching configuration 83
Upgrading Firmware 84

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Technical Specifications 85
KDS-EN7 Specifications 85
KDS-DEC7 Specifications 86
Default Communication Parameters 87
Default EDID 87
Default Parameters 90
KDS-DEC7 Default Parameters 91
Protocol 3000 93
Understanding Protocol 3000 93
Protocol 3000 Commands 94
Result and Error Codes 113
KDS JSON Configuration API 114

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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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-EN7 or
www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC7 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-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 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 is 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/quality/environment.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder / KDS-DEC7 4K
AVoIP Decoder. KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 is an advanced encoder/decoder for streaming 4K
video signals, USB, IR, RS-232, or CEC signals via Ethernet over copper cable in unicast
(one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) configurations.
KDS-EN7 encodes and streams the video signal, and transmits USB, IR, RS-232, or CEC
signals over an IP network. KDS-DEC7 decodes the video signal and receives USB, IR,
RS-232, or CEC signals.
KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 provide exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation,
and flexible control.
Exceptional Quality
•Video Streaming Transmitter/Receiver - Streams up to 4K@30Hz (4:4:4) resolution
signals over a 1G network interface.
•Streaming Support –Provides unicast and multicast streaming.
•Flexible Analog Audio Embedding and De-embedding - Select the balanced analog
audio as input to embed into the streaming and HDMI output signal, or as output to
extract the HDMI audio signal and output it as balanced analog audio.
•Analog Audio De-embedding –KDS-DEC7 extracts the HDMI audio signal or LAN
streaming audio and outputs it as balanced analog audio.
•Video Wall Support –KDS-DEC7 can create a grid and/or mosaic video wall of up to
16x16 displays.
•KVM and OSD Menu Switching - KDS-DEC7 On Screen Display Menu triggered by USB
hotkey for quick switching between different encoders.

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Advanced and User-friendly Operation
•Convenient and Comprehensive Control –Control the unit using intuitive embedded web
pages, Protocol 3000 API commands via Ethernet, or front panel LCD and navigation
buttons.
•Supports Grid or Mosaic Video Wall.
•Built–in Resilient Security Features - Preserves the integrity, availability and
confidentiality of the IT network via a highly secured and resilient AVoIP solution.
KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 comply with IT security requirements, including 802.1x and
HTTPS/TLS.
•PoE Support –Powered with PoE connection from PoE switch.
•Keyboard and Mouse Roaming.
•Control Gateway - Through P3K or special TCP connection, users can
control/communicate with IR, RS-232, or CEC to the connected devices.
•Separate Service LAN Port –can be used for physical separation between AV and
command streams to separate LAN for security and reliability purposes.
Flexible Connectivity
•Analog/embedded audio inputs and outputs.
Typical Applications
KDS-EN7 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.
•AV installations where low latency KM/KVM capabilities are required.
Controlling your KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7
Control your KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 directly via Navigation buttons, or via:
•The Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.
•Protocol commands.

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Defining KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP
Encoder
Figure 1: KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder
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Feature
Function
HOST USB Type B Port
Connect to a USB host, for example, a PC for KVM/USB support.
LCD Display
Use for device configuration such as unique channel/AV stream setting
on encoder and channel tuning on decoder.
Menu
Navigation
Button

Press to return to the previous menu.

Press to move up to the next configuration parameter.

Press to go to the next menu.

Press to move down to the next configuration parameter.
Enter
Press to accept changes.
LINK LED
See Understanding LED Functionality on page 12.
NET LED
ON LED
24V/5A DC Connector
Connect to the power adapter (purchased separately).
RESET Recessed Button
Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the device to its factory default
values. All LEDs flash.
LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE)
RJ-45 Port
Unicast: connect for streaming either directly to a decoder or via LAN.
Multicast: connect to multiple decoders or connect to one decoder to
which multiple decoders are daisy-chained via SERVICE (1G) port.
LAN SERVICE 1G RJ-45
Port
Used optionally for physical separation between AV and command
streams to separate LAN for security and reliability purposes.
RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to an RS-232 device to use as a Gateway and bi-directional
signal extension (even when no AV signal is extended).
AUDIO IN/OUT 5-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a balanced analog stereo audio source/acceptor.
IR 3.5 Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor or emitter for bi-directional signal extension
(even when no AV signal is extended). Expected voltage for IR receiver
- (3.3V).
HDMI IN Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to an additional KDS-EN7 device to loop the signal, or to a
local acceptor.
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Defining KDS-DEC7 4K AVoIP
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Figure 2: KDS-DEC7 4K AVoIP Decoder
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Feature
Function
USB Type A Port
Connect to a keyboard and mouse.
LCD Display
Upon power up, displays the last video source. Use for device
information and configuration.
Menu Navigation
Button

Press to return to the previous menu.

Press to move up to the next configuration parameter.

Press to go to the next menu.

Press to move down to the next configuration parameter.
Enter
Press to accept changes.
LINK LED
See Understanding LED Functionality on page 12.
NET LED
ON LED
24V/5A DC Connector
Connect to the power adapter (purchased separately).
RESET Recessed Button
Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the device to its factory
default values. All LEDs flash.
LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE)
RJ-45 Port
Connect for streaming.
LAN SERVICE 1G
RJ-45 Port
Use, optionally, to create a physical separation between AV streams
(MEDIA) and command streams (SERVICE), for enhancing security
and reliability.
RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to an RS-232 device to use as a Gateway and bi-directional
signal extension (even when no AV signal is extended).
AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a balanced analog stereo audio acceptor.
IR 3.5 Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor or emitter for bi-directional signal extension
(even when no AV signal is extended). Expected voltage for IR
receiver –(3.3V).
HDMI IN Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
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Mounting KDS-EN7
This section provides instructions for mounting KDS-EN7. 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-EN7 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-EN7 in a rack:
•Use the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-EN7).
Mount KDS-EN7 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
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Connecting KDS-EN7
By-default, the device uses PoE for powering the device. Optionally, you can separately
purchase a power adapter to connect to the product and plug into the mains electricity.
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KDS-EN7 and
KDS-DEC7. After connecting your devices, connect their power and then switch on the power
to each device.
Figure 3: Connecting the KDS-EN7 to a KDS-DEC7
To connect KDS-EN7 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a server or a media player) to the HDMI IN
connector on the KDS-EN7.
2. Connect a balanced stereo audio source (for example, the server audio connector) to
the AUDIO IN/OUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KDS-EN7.
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3. Connect the LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE) RJ-45 port on the KDS-EN7 to the LAN MEDIA
1G(PoE) RJ-45 port on the KDS-DEC7 via a LAN switch.
4. Connect the HDMI OUT connector on the KDS-DEC7 to an HDMI acceptor (for
example, a display).
5. Connect the AUDIO OUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KDS-DEC7 to a
balanced stereo audio acceptor (for example, an audio amplifier).
6. Connect the USB ports:
▪On KDS-EN7, connect the HDMI input (for example, the server) to the USB HOST
port .
▪On KDS-DEC7, connect a mouse and a keyboard to the two USB type A ports .
7. Control the display connected to KDS-DEC7 from the encoder side via IR:
▪On KDS-EN7, connect an IR sensor cable to the IR 3.5mm mini jack .
▪On KDS-DEC7, connect the IR 3.5mm mini jack to an emitter cable and attach
the emitter side to the IR sensor of the display.
8. Connect RS-232 3-pin terminal block connectors:
▪On the KDS-EN7, connect the RS-232 port to a laptop/controller.
▪On the KDS-DEC7, connect RS-232 to the display.
RS-232 bidirectional signals can be sent between the display and the laptop
connected to the HDMI OUT connector on the KDS-DEC7.
Connecting the Audio/Input Output
The following are the pinouts for connecting the input/output to a balanced or unbalanced
stereo audio acceptor:
Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio
Source/Acceptor
Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo
Audio Acceptor
Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio
Source to the Balanced Input
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Understanding LED Functionality
KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 LEDs function as follows:
LED
Color
Definition
LINK LED
Lights Green
A link is established between KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7
and is transmitting A/V signals.
Flashes Green
A signal is established, and a problem is detected.
NET LED
Off
No IP address is acquired.
Lights green
A valid IP address has been acquired.
Flashes Green very fast
(for 60sec)
A device identification command is sent (Flag me).
Lights Yellow
Device falls back to default IP address.
Lights Red
Security is blocking IP access.
ON LED
Flashes Red
On fallback address acquiring, device ‘ON’ LED flashes
continuously in slow 0.5/10sec cadence.
Lights Green
When power is on.
Flashes Green Slowly
Device is in standby mode.
Flashes green fast
FW is downloaded in the background.
Flashes Green very fast (for
60sec)
A device identification command is sent (Flag me).
Lights Yellow
Device falls back to default IP address.
Lights Red
Security is blocking IP access.
Post reboot, all LEDs light for 3 seconds then return to their normal LED display mode.
Connecting to KDS-EN7 via RS-232
You can connect to KDS-EN7 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
This section applies to KDS-DEC7 too.
KDS-EN7 features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control
KDS-EN7.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of KDS-EN7 to a PC/controller, as
follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:
•Pin 2 to the TX pin on the KDS-EN7 RS-232 terminal block
•Pin 3 to the RX pin on the KDS-EN7 RS-232 terminal block
•Pin 5 to the G pin on the KDS-EN7 RS-232 terminal block
RS-232 Device KDS-EN7
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Operating and Controlling
KDS-EN7
This section describes the following actions:
•Configuring the Network Switch on page 13.
•Using Menu Navigation Buttons on page 13.
•Operating via Ethernet on page 17.
Configuring the Network Switch
Before setting the system, make sure that your AV over IP network switch meets the following
minimum requirements:
•Jumbo Frames –On. (at least 8000 bytes).
•IGMP Snooping –On.
•IGMP Querier –On.
•IGMP Immediate/Fast Leave –On.
•Unregistered Multicast Filtering –On.
Using Menu Navigation Buttons
Connect the device to the 24V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains
electricity. The ON LED lights green, and the LINK LED flashes (indicating that no streaming
activity is detected).
Use the navigation button to easily view and set basic device parameters via the Device
menu, appearing on the device LCD display , see:
•Using KDS-EN7 Navigation Buttons on page 14.
•Using KDS-DEC7 Navigation Buttons on page 15.
KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 have slightly different menus.
Use the Navigation buttons / Use the:
•Up arrow –to move to the next configuration parameter.
•Left arrow –to return to the previous menu.
•Right arrow –to go to the next menu.
•Enter button –accept and save the change.
•Defining device settings.
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Using KDS-EN7 Navigation Buttons
•Defining Device Status on page 14.
•Viewing Device Information on page 14.
•Selecting the EDID on page 14.
•Defining HDCP Settings on page 15.
•Defining Encoder Device Channel Number on page 15.
Defining Device Status
View the device parameters.
To view device parameters:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status (DEV STATUS) menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to view the following information:
▪LAN1 STATUS, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address
▪LAN2 STATUS, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address.
▪HDMI STATUS, including video input resolution and HDCP settings status.
▪View Device channel ID (CH DEFINE).
▪Device internal TEMPERATURE (°C).
Device status is viewed.
Viewing Device Information
To view device parameters:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to view the device firmware and hardware information:
▪Firmware version (FW).
▪Bootloader information (BL).
▪Hardware version (HW).
Device information is viewed.
Selecting the EDID
To select the EDID:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device setting menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to select the EDID settings menu.
3. Select the EDID from the following options:
Select
EDID Setting
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Select
EDID Setting
4
720P50_2.0
5
720P50_Dolby
4. Press Enter to accept change.
EDID on the input is set.
Defining HDCP Settings
Enable or disable HDCP on the input via the navigation buttons.
To define HDCP settings:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the HDCP Settings menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to select HDCP support mode:
▪Select ON to enable HDCP support.
▪Select OFF to disable HDCP support.
3. Press Enter to accept HDCP mode.
Defining Encoder Device Channel Number
Set a device channel number from 1 to 999.
To define the encoder channel number:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the CH DEFINE menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to set a first digit (0 to 9).
3. Press left and right arrows to add another digit (0 to 9).
4. Press Enter to accept channel number.
Channel number for this device is defined.
Using KDS-DEC7 Navigation Buttons
Defining Device Status
You can view the device parameters.
To view device parameters:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to view the following information:
▪LAN 1 status, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address
▪LAN2 status, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address.
▪HDMI status, including video input resolution and HDCP settings status.
▪View the encoder channel that was selected.
▪Device internal temperature (°C).
Device status is viewed.

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Viewing Device Information
To view device parameters:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to view the device firmware and hardware information:
▪Firmware version.
▪Bootloader information.
▪Hardware version.
Device information is viewed.
Selecting the video input signal
You can either select the streaming input or the local HDMI input signal to route to the HDMI
output.
To select the streaming input:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device setting menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to select Input Setting.
3. Select one of the HDMI inputs:
▪STREAM IN
▪HDMI IN
4. Press Enter to accept change.
The input is selected.
Defining Output Resolution
Select the display resolution.
To select the output resolution:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the Device Settings menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to select RESOLUTION Setting:
▪Pass-through
▪720P60
▪1080P60
▪1080P50
▪2160P25
▪2160P30
3. Press Enter to accept output resolution.
Resolution is selected.
Selecting an Encoder Device Channel Number on the decoder
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To select an encoder channel number:
1. Press the left or right arrows to access the encoder CH Select menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows to select the first digit (0 to 9).
3. Press left and right arrows to add another digit (0 to 9).
Channel number for the specific encoder is selected.
Operating via Ethernet
This section describes the following actions:
•Allocating the IP Address via LCD screen menu on page 17.
•Accessing the Web UI on page 18.
•Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC on page 19.
•Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 21.
•Configuring Ethernet Port on page 21.
Allocating the IP Address via LCD screen menu
KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 IP default static addresses are: 192.168.1.39 for the Encoder and
192.168.1.40 for the Decoder. By default, DHCP is enabled, and assigns an IP address to the
device. If DHCP Server is not available, for example, in case a device is connected directly to
the laptop, that device gets the default IP address. If these IP addresses are already in use,
the system searches for a random unique IP in the range of 192.168.X.Y. the allocated IP
address can be identified using the LCD screen menu.
Setting Channel Number
Each encoder requires a unique channel number, and the connected decoders should be
tuned to that encoder channel. You can set the channel number via the LCD screen menu or
the embedded web pages.
To set the channel number for KDS-EN7/KDS-DEC7, via LCD screen menu:
1. Connect the device to the 24V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains
electricity. The ON LED lights green, and the LINK LED flashes (indicating that no
streaming activity is detected).
2. In the LCD screen menu, go to DEV SETTINGS > CH DEFINE.
3. Change channel number using arrow buttons:
▪For the KDS-EN7 set a unique channel number.
▪For each of the KDS-DEC7 devices, set to the defined KDS-EN7 channel number.
4. Press Enter to save your selection.
To set the channel number via web pages:
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2. Access the embedded web pages.
3. In the Main page:
▪For KDS-EN7:
Go to AV Routing page.
Select Channel ID and define the channel ID number.
▪For KDS-DEC7:
Go to AV Routing page.
Select Channel ID (corresponding to the desired encoder channel ID).
By default, KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 are DHCP-enabled. This section describes how to
operate via the Ethernet and access the IP address when DHCP is enabled and when a static
IP address is used.
You can connect to KDS-EN7 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•When DHCP is enabled (see, for example, KDS-EN7 Network Settings on page 34).
When using a static IP Address (DHCP is disabled):
•Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a
PC on page 19).
•Via a network hub, switch, or router, (using a static IP address) using a straight-through
cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 21).
Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your
IT department for specific installation instructions.
Accessing the Web UI
By default, IP setting for KDS-7 Decoders is DHCP.
To access the Web UI, perform the following:
1. Connect the LAN port of the device to a local area network.
Make sure that there is a DHCP server in the Network so that the device can obtain a
valid IP address.
2. Connect your PC to the same network as the device.
3. Input the device’s IP address in the browser and press Enter, the following window pops
up.
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Figure 7: Login Window
4. Input username and password (default username / password: admin / admin) and click
Sign In to enter the main page of web UI.
Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of KDS-EN7 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying KDS-EN7
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting KDS-EN7 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.
5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in
Figure 9 or Figure 10.
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window
Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 11.
For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255
(excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.