
KDS-10 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your KDS-10 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-10 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
KDS-10 4K Video Encoder/Decoder
Step 2: Get to know your KDS-10
FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL
Lights when the device is powered ON.
Each LED represents an HDMI™input
status.
White Flashing = Device booting up.
Red = Error.
•HDMI In not connected.
•Ethernet not connected.
Blue = The stream is administratively
stopped via webpage interface.
Purple = Waiting for an HDMI input
signal.
Green = HDMI input signal detected.
LED 1 represents HDMI output. LED 2 is
non-functional.
White Flashing = Device booting up.
Red = Error.
•HDMI Out not connected.
•Ethernet not connected.
Blue = The stream is administratively
stopped via webpage interface.
Purple = Waiting for a connection to be
established.
Green = HDMI output signal detected.
IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 2)
Connect to up to 2 HDMI sources.
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
Connect to the network using recommended Kramer cables.
AUDIO IN/OUT Balanced Stereo Audio
5-pin Terminal Block Connector
Connect to an analog audio acceptor or receiver.
Connect to PC to send P3K commands to control device.
Press and hold while powering on the device to reset to factory default parameters.
Connect to the power adapter.
Install KDS-10 using one of the following methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•Fasten a bracket (not included) on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat surface
(see www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-10).
•Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-10).
•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.