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Kramer KDS-EN5 User Manual

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5
H.264 Encoder and Decoder
P/N: 2900-300906 Rev 1
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder P/N: 2900-300906 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Defining KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder Installing KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 Operating KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 Configuring Settings Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings Configuring Decoding Settings Configuring Network Settings Locating Device Configuring RS-232 over IP Settings...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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. Recycling Kramer Products...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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.
  • Page 5 Kramer Electronics Ltd. • Video walls • Education • Smart city CCTV • Large AV Matrixes KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Introduction...

  • Page 6: Defining Kds-En5, Kds-Dec5 H.264 Encoder And Decoder

    Connect to an external device (e.g. a camera or display screen) that can Block Connector be controlled via RS-232 (over IP). RESET Button Press and hold for about 15 seconds to reset to factory default settings. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Defining KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder...

  • Page 7: Installing Kds-En5, Kds-Dec5

    KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 before connecting any cables or power. You can install KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 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.

  • Page 8: Connecting Kds-En5, Kds-Dec5

    LAN Connect the units directly via the LAN (POE) RJ-45 Connector on each unit using an Ethernet cable. 2. On KDS-EN5, connect an HDMI video source (for example, Blu-ray player) to: ▪ HDMI IN Connector ▪...
  • Page 9 5. If desired, connect an audio amplifier to the AUDIO OUT 3-pin Terminal Block on one or both units. 6. If PoE is not available, connect a 12V power supply (not included) to the DC 12V Connector KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5...

  • Page 10: Operating Kds-En5, Kds-Dec5

    • Via the Ethernet using built-in, user-friendly web pages (see Configuring Settings on page 9). • Kramer Network Enterprise Management Platform (version 2.2 or higher – go to www.kramerav.com/product/Kramer Network for more information). • Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 30).

  • Page 11: Configuring Settings

    22. • Verifying Device Information on page 23. To browse KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 web pages: 1. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your internet browser (default encoder address = 192.168.1.39, default decoder address = 192.168.1.40).

  • Page 12: Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings

    A message appears in the upper right corner of the web page indicating if the change was successful or not. Figure 6: Embedded Web Pages with Operation Successful Message Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings KDS-EN5 web pages enable you to configure streaming/encoding settings. This section applies only to the encoder web pages. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...
  • Page 13 – use Transport Stream over TCP protocol ▪ 4. If required, under Rate Limit Enable, select Enable, to limit the bitrate. You can set the limit value in the Video Settings tab. 5. Click Video Settings. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...
  • Page 14 Max Bitrate – Maximum bitrate (2000–30000kbps) ▪ Max Resolution – Maximum output resolution (480p–2160p) ▪ Max Frame Rate – Maximum frames per second (1–60) 7. Click Audio Settings. The Audio Settings tab appears. Figure 9: Function > Audio Settings Tab KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...
  • Page 15 1. Launch VLC media player. 2. Select Media > Open network stream. 3. Select Network tab. 4. Enter Encoder streaming information in the VLC open media network protocol settings (e.g.: rtsp://192.168.0.200/sdp.live). Refer to VLC documentation for more information. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 16: Configuring Decoding Settings

    10). 4. In the Settings section, select the Preferred Transport Mode: tcp or udp. The transport mode must be the same one defined on the encoder web pages (see Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings on page 10). KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 17: Configuring Network Settings

    2. Change the network settings as required and click Apply. –OR– If you want the device to obtain a DHCP IP, do the following: a. Click DHCP. b. Click Apply. c. Reboot the device. The changes take effect. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 18: Locating Device

    1. On the web pages of the relevant device, click System > Utilities. The Utilities tab appears. Figure 12: System > Utilities Tab 2. Click Locate Device. The status LED on the device lights for several seconds. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 19: Configuring Rs-232 Over Ip Settings

    To configure the RS-232 over IP Settings: 1. Click Function > Serial over IP. The Serial over IP tab appears. Figure 13: Function > Serial over IP Tab 2. Change the Baudrate Settings as needed. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 20: Changing The Device Dns Name

    2. Enter the new name of the device in the Device Name text box. The device name cannot include any spaces, can be up to 63 characters and can include only letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 21: Upgrading The Firmware

    Network for more information. To upgrade KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware from the Kramer website to your computer. 2. Click System > Update Firmware. The Update Firmware tab appears. Figure 15: System > Update Firmware Tab 3.

  • Page 22: Changing Password

    To change the web pages password: 1. Click Network > Password. The Password tab appears. Figure 16: Network > Password Tab 2. Type a new password. The password must be 4–16 alphanumeric characters. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 23: Configuring Video Wall

    (e.g. the display in the upper left corner of the video wall is in Column Position “1”) 4. Repeat steps 1–3 on the web pages on each of the KDS-DEC5 units in the video wall. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 24: Defining An Idle Image

    2. Click Browse. A file browser window appears. 3. Open the desired image file. The image must be a bmp file that is 1920 x 1080 pixels. 4. Click Upload. The image is uploaded to the decoder. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 25: Verifying Device Information

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Verifying Device Information To verify information about KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5: • Click System > Device Info. The Device Info tab appears. Figure 19: System > Device Info tab KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    PoE or 12V DC power supply (not included) Consumption 5.6W Environmental Operating 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) Conditions Temperature Storage -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F) Temperature Humidity 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing Enclosure Type Aluminum Cooling Convection Ventilation KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 27: Default Communication Parameters

    D, H) Shipping Weight 1.1kg (2.4lbs) approx. Accessories Included Bracket set Optional For optimum range and performance use recommended Kramer cables. Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000 Parameters Baud Rate:...

  • Page 28: Resetting The Unit

    For factory reset, hold for more than 15 seconds. To reset a unit using the web pages: 1. Click System > Utilities. The Utilities tab appears (Figure 12). 2. Click Reboot or Reset to Factory Default. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 29: Protocol 3000

    To enter ␍ press the Enter key (␊ is also sent but is ignored by the command parser). Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller’s documentation.

  • Page 30: Understanding Protocol 3000

    A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters: • ␍ = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) • ␊ = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) •...
  • Page 31 Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…| Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|… • Device Message Format: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter Device_id@ ␍␊ Message • Device Long Response – Echoing command: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter Device_id@ Command ␠ [Param1,Param2 …] result ␍␊ KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 32: Protocol 3000 Commands

    Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax #␍ Set: Protocol handshaking Get: Response ~nn@␠OK␍␊ Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number. Used to identify the availability of the device. Example #<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 33 Response ~nn@FACTORY␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. You must power cycle the device for the changes to take effect. Example #FACTORY<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 34 ␍␊ 2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage␍␊ Parameters COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command Response Triggers Notes Example 1. Get a list of all KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 commands: #HELP<CR> 2. Get help for the ETH-PORT command: #HELP ETH-PORT<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 35 The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on). Example Set the machine name to Alpha: #NAME Alpha<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 36 – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response Triggers Notes Example #PROT-VER?<CR> RESET Functions Permission Transparency RESET Set: Administrator Public Get: Description Syntax #RESET␍ Set: Reset device Get: Response ~nn@RESET␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes Example #RESET<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 37 Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: #VERSION?␍ Get: Get firmware version number Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response Triggers Notes Example #VERSION?<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 38 If the port number you enter is already in use, an error is returned. The port number must be within the following range: 0-(2^16-1). Example Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457: #ETH-PORT TCP,12457<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 39 Get: Get IP address Response ~nn@NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address – IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes Consult your network administrator for correct settings Example Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39: #NET-IP 192.168.001.039<CR> KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 40 Parameters net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network Consult your network administrator for correct settings. Notes Example Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0: “#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 41 Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re- installation of this product from or into any installation.
  • Page 42 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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