Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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...
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.
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Typical Applications KDS-8 is ideal for the following typical applications: • Medical facilities and hospitals • Government facilities • Live entertainment • Control centers • Large scale matrixes KDS-8 – Introduction...
Encoder mode: Connect to a video acceptor for local viewing of the video source connected to HDMI IN. Decoder mode: Connect to a video acceptor for viewing the video streamed from the encoder. KDS-8 – Defining KDS-8 SDVoE Streaming Transceiver...
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SERVICE Mini USB For internal use. Connector 1GbE LAN RJ-45 Connect to a 1G device. Connector 12V DC Connector Connect to the power adapter. KDS-8 – Defining KDS-8 SDVoE Streaming Transceiver...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting KDS-8 This section provides instructions for mounting KDS-8. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting KDS-8 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KDS-8. After connecting your KDS-8, connect its power and then switch on the power of the device. 10Gbit/s LAN KDS-8 as decoder...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4. If PoE is not available, connect a 12V power supply (not included) to the DC 12V Connector on each unit. KDS-8 – Connecting KDS-8...
Operating KDS-8 Configure and control your KDS-8 using any of the following methods: • Kramer Network Enterprise Management Platform (version 2.2 or higher – go to www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-8 for more information). • Changing Encoder/Decoder Mode – Front Panel Via the front panel buttons (see on page 9).
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Configuring Settings – OSD The configuration OSD enables you to configure KDS-8. When using the menu, it appears as an overlay on top of any image that appears on the display. The menu is operated using the front panel buttons.
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Figure 4: MAIN MENU with DEVICE SETTING selected 3. Press the INFO/ENTER button. The DEVICE SETTING menu appears. Figure 5: DEVICE SETTING Menu 4. Press the + button once. LOCAL PRIORITY is selected. Figure 6: DEVICE SETTING Menu with LOCAL PRIORITY Selected KDS-8 – Operating KDS-8...
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To define the amount of time the Information display remains on the screen: 1. In the OSD, go to OSD > INFORMATION TIMEOUT. 2. Set the timeout value in seconds. The information display duration is defined. KDS-8 – Operating KDS-8...
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To change the encoder/decoder mode using front panel buttons, see Changing Encoder/Decoder Mode – Front Panel on page 9. To change the mode from encoder to decoder or vice versa: 1. In the OSD, go to DEVICE SETTINGS > STATUS. KDS-8 – Operating KDS-8...
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This section is only relevant for a device in decoder mode. To set on-screen display overlay priority: 1. In the OSD, go to DEVICE SETTINGS > LOCAL PRIORITY. 2. Select ON or OFF. Overlay display priority is set. KDS-8 – Operating KDS-8...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Resetting Unit Resetting the device to factory default settings can be accomplished by using: • Kramer Network Enterprise Management Platform (version 2.2 or higher – go to www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-8 for more information). • To reset a unit using the OSD: 1.
23.10cm x 11.60cm x 2.50cm (9.09" x 4.57" x 0.98") W, D, H Product Weight 0.5kg (1.1lbs) approx. Shipping Dimension 35.10cm x 21.20cm x 7.20cm (13.82" x 8.35" x 2.83") W, D, H Shipping Weight 1.2kg (2.6lbs) approx. KDS-8 – Technical Specifications...
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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.
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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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