Kramer KDS-EN3 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

KDS-EN3

HD Video Encoder/Streamer

KDS-DEC3

HD Video Decoder

P/N: 2900-300375 Rev 3

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 – Contents

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 the KDS-EN3 5

3.2 Defining the KDS-DEC3 6

4How It Works 7

4.1 Setting Up Your KDS-EN3 Environment 8

4.2 Managing Your Passwords 8

5Connecting the Product 10

5.1 Connecting the KDS-EN3 10

5.2 Connecting the KDS-DEC3 11

5.3 Daisy Chaining Your Decoder Units 12

5.4 Resetting Your Unit 13

6Validating Your KDS-EN3 Setup 14

6.1 Description of LEDs 14

6.2 Validating Network Discovery 15

6.3 Multiple Subnet Support 15

6.4 Validating Video and Audio Quality 16

6.5 Using Pass Through or Confidence Preview 16

7Installing Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager 18

8Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager Software 19

9Technical Specifications 20

Figures

Figure 1: KDS-EN3 HD Video Encoder/Streamer 5

Figure 2: KDS-DEC3 HD Video Decoder 6

Figure 3: Connecting the KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 HD Video Encoder/Decoder 11

Figure 4: Daisy-Chaining KDS-DEC3 Decoders 12

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Introduction

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-EN3, KDS-DEC3 HD Video

Encoder/Decoder, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

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, government applications

Advanced applications where functions such as recording, archiving, scaling

and more are required

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - 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 http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/ 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-EN3, KDS-DEC3 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.

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is

provided with the unit

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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Overview

3 Overview

Kramer DigiTOOL® KDS-EN3 Encoder and KDS-DEC3 Decoder units work in

conjunction to provide unicast (one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) streaming

over an IP network. Using Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager software, you can manage

your entire KDS-EN3 network from a single system.

More specifically the units feature:

MPEG-4 AVC support using H.264 and AAC codecs

Downscale streams locally before distribution over the network to lower

bandwidth consumption

Scaling and cropping features that enable flexible display of source content

on the decoder output

Open encoding to enable software decoding through VLC®player software

Standard 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet network operation

A decoder-integrated network switch that allows for KDS-DEC3 daisy

chaining and network extension

Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager software that allows for multiple instances and

remote management of the KDS-EN3 network

HDMI®/DVI video support

HDMI or analog audio support

Unicast and multicast streaming support through RTSP (Real Time

Streaming Protocol)

Manual and scheduled recording to network storage option on encoders

Fail safe video playback or image display when a decoder loses its

connection to an encoder

KDS-EN3 Manager auto-detection and discovery of KDS-EN3/KDS-DEC3

units on a subnet (DHCP server required)

RS-232 virtualization from encoder to decoder

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Overview

3.1 Defining the KDS-EN3

Figure 1 defines the KDS-EN3.

Figure 1: KDS-EN3 HD Video Encoder/Streamer

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights when power is connected to the unit

RESET Button

Press and hold for less than 2 secs to reboot the

unit and keep all current settings

Press and hold for more than 5 secs to reboot the

unit and restore all factory settings

5V DC Connector

Connects to the 5V DC power supply

LAN 1 RJ-45 Connector

Connects to a network

PC OUT (LOCAL) 15-pin HD

Connector

Connects to an analog display

HDMI OUT (LOCAL) Connector

Connects to a digital monitor

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector

Connects to control an RS-232 device. A standard

(non-null modem) cable is required

HDMI IN Connector

Connects to an HDMI source

USB –B Connector

Not currently supported

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connector

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

AUDIO IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connector

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio source

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - Overview

3.2 Defining the KDS-DEC3

Figure 2 defines the KDS-EN3.

Figure 2: KDS-DEC3 HD Video Decoder

Feature

Function

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector

Connects to control an RS-232 device. A null-

modem cable (where transmit and receive lines

are cross linked) is required

USB Connectors (2)

Not currently supported

SD Card Slot

Not currently supported

RESET Button

Press and hold for less than 2 secs to reboot the

unit and keep all current settings

Press and hold for more than 5 secs to reboot the

unit and restore all factory settings

ON LED

Lights when power is connected to the unit

5V DC Connector

Connects to the 5V DC power supply

LAN 2 RJ-45 Connector

Connects to daisy-chain additional decoders

LAN 1 RJ-45 Connector

Connects to a network

HDMI Connector

Connects to a digital display

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connector

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

KDS-EN3, KDS-DEC3 - How It Works

4 How It Works

Kramer KDS-EN3 Encoder and KDS-DEC3 Decoder units work in conjunction to

provide unicast (one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) streaming over an IP

network. Using Kramer KDS-EN3 Manager software, you can manage your entire

KDS-EN3 network from a single system. A Kramer KDS-EN3 environment is

made up of four elements connected to a network:

Source –A video source connected to an encoder, for example, a media

player, computer system, or camera

KDS-EN3 Encoder –An encoder is needed for each source in your

KDS-EN3 environment. An encoder can transmit to a single decoder or to

multiple decoders

KDS-DEC3 Decoder –A decoder is needed for each output in your

environment. A computer system using VideoLAN®VLC media player as a

video player can also be used to decode the signal from an encoder

Controller system –A system connected to the network and running Kramer

KDS-EN3 Manager. A controller system can also be a source

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