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  • Page 1 PDF provided by Conference Room AV Kramer KADS-1 Controllable Active Powered Wall Mounted 5.25" Speaker - Pair...
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL MODELS: KADS-100 Master Audio Controller KADS-1 Speaker KADS-2 Speaker P/N: 2900-300260 Rev 3 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors Setting the Speaker ID Operating the KADS-100 Operating the KADS-100 Using the Front Panel Buttons Operating the KADS-100 Using the Menu Operating the KADS-100 Using the Web Pages Operating the KADS-1 and KADS-2 Using the Remote Control...
  • Page 8 Figure 18: The Channel Settings Page Figure 19: The Video and Audio Settings Page Figure 20: The Microphone Settings Page Figure 21: The Authentication Page—Security Disabled Figure 22: The Authentication Page—Security Enabled Figure 23: The About Us Page KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Contents...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KADS-100 Master Audio Controller, KADS-1 Speaker and KADS-2 Speaker which are part of the Kramer Audio Distribution System and are ideal for: ...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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) ...

  • Page 11: Recycling Kramer Products

    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/.

  • Page 12: Overview

    3 Overview The KADS-100 is a Master Audio Controller for use with multiple, remote, active KADS-1 and KADS-2 speakers. It features eight analog audio inputs, an S/PDIF digital stereo audio input, and a USB connector for mass-storage audio devices. RS-232 data and commands travel bi-directionally between controller and speakers, allowing remote status requests and control of up to 99 daisy-chained KADS-1 and KADS-2 speakers.

  • Page 13: Using The Ir Transmitter

    Each speaker can be individually configured:  Using the KADS-100  Locally using the supplied IR remote controller Using the IR Transmitter You can use the IR remote control transmitter provided to control the KADS-1 and KADS-2 machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel, (see Section 8.4).

  • Page 14: Defining The Kads-100, Kads-1 And Kads-2

    KADS-2 Speaker (see Section 4.3) The KADS-100 has a single output that can be connected to either a KADS-1 or a KADS-2 up to 30m away. The KADS-1 has a single output which can be connected to either another KADS-1 or a KADS-2 up to 30m away with a total of eight speakers in the chain.

  • Page 15: Figure 1: Kads-100 Front Panel

    Figure 1: KADS-100 Front Panel Feature Function POWER LED Lights green when the device is powered on Press to select an input or to select which speaker to control depending on the context of the KEYPAD 1 ~ 9 and 0 Section 8.2...

  • Page 16: Figure 2: Kads-100 Rear Panel

    MIC 6.5mm Phone Jack Microphone socket ESC Button Press to exit one level of the menu Figure 3 defines the rear panel of the KADS-100. Figure 2: KADS-100 Rear Panel Feature Function IN 1 ~ 8 RCA Connectors Connect up to eight audio sources...

  • Page 17: Defining The Kads-1 Or A Kads-2

    OUT LINK LED Lights green when the device is connected to a source RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block For the use of Kramer service personnel only USB (Program) Connector Connect a USB flash-drive to perform a firmware upgrade, (see...

  • Page 18: Defining The Kads-1 Or A Kads-2

    24V EXTERNAL 2-Pin Connect to the supplied power adapter when connecting more Connector than eight devices RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block For the use of Kramer service personnel only USB (Program) USB Connect a USB flash-drive to perform a firmware upgrade, (see Connector...

  • Page 19: Installing In A Rack

    5 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the KADS-100. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Kads-100, Kads-1 And Kads-2

    6 Connecting the KADS-100, KADS-1 and KADS-2 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KADS-100, KADS-1 and KADS-2. After connecting your KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2, connect the power to each of them and then switch on the power to each device.
  • Page 21 Figure  In the first chain: 1. Connect the KADS-100 to the SPEAKERS CHAIN IN connector on the first KADS-1. 2. Connect the SPEAKERS CHAIN OUT connector on the first KADS-100 to the SPEAKERS CHAIN IN connector on the first KADS-2.

  • Page 22: Installing The Ferrite Rings

    1. Open the plastic cover of the ferrite ring by disengaging the clips with a small screwdriver. 2. Feed the audio output cable from the KADS-100 through the ring. 3. Form a small loop in the cable and feed it through the ring again.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Serial Controller

    PC. To connect to the KADS-100 via RS-232: Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector on the KADS-100 (only pin 2, pin 3, and pin 5 need be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC...

  • Page 24: Setting The Speaker Id

    2. Using a small screwdriver, turn the left hand rotary switch to the required number of tens; in this example, 2. 3. Turn the right hand rotary switch to the required number of units; in this example, 8. 4. Turn the KADS-100 on. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Setting the Speaker ID...

  • Page 25: Operating The Kads-100

    The KADS-100 can be operated using either the front panel buttons (which are shortcuts to the speaker setup menu of the last configured speaker) or the menu. On power up, the KADS-100 scans for all connected speakers. This can take up to 60 seconds.
  • Page 26 2 and 8 for speaker 28. The selected speaker number is displayed on the LCD. 3. Press the Enter button. Use the menu options to configure the speaker, (see Section 8.2). —OR— 1. Press Enter. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 27 The selected button lights red and the current level for the selected audio property is displayed on the LCD. 2. Use the menu options to set the level for the selected audio property, (see Section 8.2). KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 28 The panel buttons are unlocked and the Lock button no longer lights. 8.1.6 Resetting the KADS-100 to Factory Default Parameters To reset the KADS-100 to factory default parameters: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Press and hold the Enter and Esc buttons together.

  • Page 29: Operating The Kads-100 Using The Menu

    Operating the KADS-100 Using the Menu You can use the menu to configure both the KADS-100 and all of the speakers. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the KADS-100 automatically exits the menu. Note: This is the only way to access the File Playback menu option.

  • Page 30: Operating The Kads-100 Using The Web Pages

    Ensure that your browser is supported (see Section  Ensure that JavaScript is enabled Note: Connecting to the KADS-100 via more than one Web browser at a time can lead to unpredictable behavior. 8.3.1 Browsing the KADS-100 Web Pages Note: In the event that a Web page does not update correctly, clear your Web browser’s cache by pressing CTRL+F5.

  • Page 31: Figure 9: Entering Logon Credentials

    Left Hand Side Panel Click to reveal the left hand side page panel Hide/Reveal Button Click the left hand side Hide/Reveal button to open the left hand side page panel. The Switching page appears as shown in Figure KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...

  • Page 32: Figure 11: The Switching

    Click one of the buttons to save or retrieve a configuration, (see Section 8.3.1.1) Mic Slider Slide up/down to increase/decrease the mic volume Channel Volume Slider Slide up/down to increase/decrease the audio volume for the selected channel KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 33 1. Click the Recall Preset button. The Recall Preset popup window is displayed. 2. Click the required preset number (0 to 9) from which to retrieve the configuration. The selected configuration is retrieved and the popup box disappears. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...

  • Page 34: Figure 12: Channel Selection Example

    USB—USB flash-drive storage with playback controls  SPDIF—digital input  Test Frequency—audio frequency generator with frequency control Analog Button Figure 13: Analog Input Selection Button This button selects the analog input associated with the currently selected channel. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Operating the KADS-100...

  • Page 35: Figure 14: Usb Input Selection Button

    Clicking on the Open Playlist button displays the window shown in Figure 15. It can take up to 30 seconds for the files on the USB flash-drive to be recognized. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 36 The track(s) are removed from the playlist. 5. Click OK to accept the changes or Cancel to dismiss the changes. Note: Unplugging the USB flash-drive and adding or removing tracks from the USB flash-drive causes the playlist to reset to default. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 37 View and modify speaker properties, for example, the speaker label and equalization  Turn on and off the LED on a speaker to aid in identification  Mute and unmute a speaker  Retrieve the firmware version of a speaker KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 38 Click and drag to modify the bass, mid, treble, and volume for the selected speaker. Range: Bass, mid, treble; –20 to +20dB Volume; –76 to +24dB Speaker Version Button Click to retrieve the currently selected speaker firmware version KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 39 Press to turn DHCP on or off Buttons IP Address Field Enter the IP address and press Set to save Mask Field Enter the IP mask and press Set to save Gateway Field Enter the IP gateway and press Set to save KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 40 The firmware file name is displayed in the Firmware Upgrade page. 4. Click Start Upgrade. The firmware file is loaded and a progress bar is displayed. Do not interrupt the process or the KADS-100 may be damaged. 5. When the process is complete, reboot the device. The firmware is upgraded.
  • Page 41 Click and drag the slider left or right to decrease or increase the microphone signal delay. Range: 0 to 85 Mic Slider Click and drag the slider up or down to increase or decrease the microphone gain. Range: 0dB to +24dB KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Operating the KADS-100...
  • Page 42 Enter the current password Password box Change New Password Enter the new password, (up to 15 printable Password ASCII characters) Retry New Retype the new password password box CHANGE Button Click to save the new authentication details KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Operating the KADS-100...

  • Page 43: Operating The Kads-1 And Kads-2 Using The Remote Control

    8.3.7 The About Us Page The About Us page displays the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd company details. Figure 23: The About Us Page Operating the KADS-1 and KADS-2 Using the Remote Control To use the remote control to operate the KADS-1/KADS-2: 1.

  • Page 44: Updating The Kads-1 Or Kads-2 Firmware

    If you are using a PC, browse to the folder where the firmware upgrade file is stored. 3. When the procedure is complete, the speaker automatically reboots with the new firmware and the flashing LED lights solid. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Updating the KADS-1 or KADS-2 Firmware...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    10 Technical Specifications KADS-100 INPUTS: 1 Mic on a 6.5mm phone jack (F) 8 Analog stereo audio on RCA connectors 1 S/PDIF audio on an RCA connector 1 USB on a USB Type A connector, (for audio files) OUTPUTS: 1 Speaker on a 2-pin terminal block connector...
  • Page 46 1 Bidirectional RS-232 serial port 1 Bidirectional RS-232 serial port on on a 3-pin terminal block, (for the a 3-pin terminal block, (for the use of use of Kramer service personnel Kramer service personnel only) only) 1 USB for firmware upgrades...

  • Page 47: Default Ip Parameters

    KADS-1 KADS-2 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 1 Ferrite ring PN 2582-000022 Power supply, 1 Ferrite ring PN 2582-000022 OPTIONS: Kramer BC-2S 300m cable 10.1 Default IP Parameters Parameter Values Default Device Name Any alphanumeric string up to 14 KRAMER_ chars (can include hyphen, but not...

  • Page 48: Protocol 3000

    11 Protocol 3000 The KADS-100 can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes:  Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 11.1)  Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 11.2)
  • Page 49 ( '|' ) character. Message starting character '#' – For host command/query '~' – For device response Device address (Optional, for K-NET) K-NET Device ID followed by '@' Query sign '?' follows some commands to define a query request. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 51: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Command Description Permission Protocol handshaking End User AUD-LVL Set audio level in specific amplifier stage End User BASS Set audio bass level End User BUILD-DATE? Read device build date End User Lists files in device...
  • Page 52 - ‘IN, ’OUT’ or numeric value of present audio processing stage For example: ‘1’ for input level, ‘2’ for output channel - input or output number volume - audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values. ++ increase current value, -- decrease current value...
  • Page 53 Get audio bass level #BASS?␠channel␍ Response ~nn@BASS␠channel, bass_level␍␊ Parameters channel - input or output number bass_level - audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values ++ increase current value -- decrease current value Response Triggers Notes Command -...
  • Page 54 Get Ethernet port protocol #ETH-PORT?␠portType, portNum␍ Response ~nn@ ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort, portNum␍␊ Parameters portNum - 1-4 TCP/UDP port enumerator (equals the connected com port number from the tunneling port) portType - TCP/UDP ETHPort - TCP/UDP port number Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 Command Type - File System Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: FS-FREE? Administrator Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get file system free space #FS-FREE?␍ Response ~nn@FS_FREE␠free_size␍␊ Parameters free_size - free size in device file system in bytes Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 Get command list or help for specific 1. #HELP␍ Get: command 2. #HELP␠command_name␍ Response 1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:␍␊command,␠command…␍␊ To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)␍␊ 2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage ␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 - 0/OFF - unlocks the front panel buttons, 1/ON - locks the front panel buttons device_id - for K-Net controllers, select the button panel to lock. Locking is allowed only from the master Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 Command Name Permission Transparency Set: LOGOUT Not Secure Public Get: Description Syntax Set: Cancel current permission level #LOGOUT␍ Get: Response ~nn@LOGOUT␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes Logs out from End User or Administrator permission levels to Not Secure KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) / Get command was received After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the microphone input audio gain KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 Get audio midrange level #MIDRANGE?␠channel␍ Response ~nn@MIDRANGE␠channel, midrange_level␍␊ Parameters channel - input or output number midrange_level - audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values ++ increase current value -- decrease current value Response Triggers Notes Command -...
  • Page 61 - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end) Response Triggers Notes 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) KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 62 To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the command “NAME”. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if available For proper settings consult your network administrator KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 End User Public Description Syntax Set: Set IP address #NET-IP␠ip_address␍ Get: Get IP address #NET-IP?␍ Response Set: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 64 Get: Get subnet mask #NET-MASK?␍ Response Set: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊ Parameters net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 65 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: PROT-VER? End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device protocol version #PROT-VER?␍ Response ~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊ Parameters Version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 66 Get: Response ~nn@PRST-STO␠ preset␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Response Triggers Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 67 #ROUTE?␠layer, dest␍ Response ROUTE␠ layer, dest, src ␍␊ ~ nn@ Parameters layer dest - * - ALL x - disconnect, otherwise destination id src - source id Response Triggers Notes This command replaces all other routing commands. KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 68 Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device serial number #SN?␍ Response ~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊ Parameters serial_number - 11 decimal digits, factory assigned Response Triggers Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 69 Set: TEST-FREQ End User Public Get: TEST-FREQ? End User Public Description Syntax #TEST_FREQ␠frequency ␍ Set: Sets signal generator frequency #TEST_FREQ? ␠ Get: Gets signal generator frequency Response ~ nn@TEST_FREQ␠frequency ␍␊ Parameters frequency - 20-24000Hz Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 70 Get audio treble level #TREBLE?␠channel␍ Response ~nn@TREBLE␠channel, treble_level␍␊ Parameters channel - input or output number treble_level - audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values ++ increase current value -- decrease current value Response Triggers Notes KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 71 11.2.2 On/Off Number Value 11.2.3 Stage Number Value Input Output (Reserved) (Reserved) KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 Protocol 3000...
  • Page 73 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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