
RS-232 3-Pin Terminal
Block
Connect to a serial controller or serial controlled device for extending the serial control signal via the
streaming line to control an external device.
Connect to the power adapter.
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Step 3: Install the KDS-8F
Mount to a flat surface using the attached mounting brackets or attach the rubber feet and place on a flat surface.
• 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.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your KDS-8F. For best results, we recommend that you
always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to KDS-8F.
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect the power cord to KDS-8F and plug it into the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
• 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.
• Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
Step 6: Operate the KDS-8F
Change the encoder / decoder mode:
The unit is defined as an encoder by default.
• Press and hold the + (plus) and – (minus) buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.
The encoder / decoder mode changes.
Stream Video:
1. Connect a unit in encoder mode and a unit in decoder mode to the same 10G Ethernet switch. KDS-8F is plug-and-
play with DHCP enabled.
If DHCP is not available on your network, an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) address is assigned.
2. Subscribe the decoder to the encoder source using Kramer Network Enterprise Management Platform (go to
www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-8F for more information).
HDMI
Media Player
Audio
Amplifier
Audio Source
HDMI
4K Display
IR Controller
IR
Display
Audio
4K Display
HDMI
IR
RS-232 RS-232
PC Controller
KDS-8F as encoder
KDS-8F as decoder
10Gbit/s LAN
1G Device
Eth
1G Device
Eth
Tx Rx G
AUDIO IR OUT IR IN RS-232
SERVICE1GbE LANHDMI OUT HDMI IN
TM TM DP IN SFP+
Fiber
Tx Rx G
AUDIO IR OUT IR IN RS-232
SERVICE1GbE LANHDMI OUT HDMI IN
TM TM DP IN SFP+
Host
Computer
Back
USB
KDS-8F4K SDVoE Fiber Transceiver
POWER T/R SOURCE LAN VIDEO Tx Rx
LINK
MENU -+INFO/ENTER
TM
USB
Camera Mouse Keyboard
Front
USB USB USB