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Kramer KDS-EN6 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder
WP-EN6 Video Encoder
KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder
P/N: 2900-300655 Rev 7
WP-EN6 Video Encoder
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: KDS-EN6 Video Encoder KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder WP-EN6 Video Encoder KDS-EN6 Video Encoder WP-EN6 Video Encoder KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder P/N: 2900-300655 Rev 7 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the KDS-DEC6 Channel OSD Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 Setting Up RS-232 over IP Setting Up USB over IP Setting Up IR over IP Fast Video Switching Resetting the KDS-EN6/ KDS-DEC6 to Factory Default Values Technical Specifications KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Contents...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 4: Overview

    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: 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 or government applications. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Introduction...

  • Page 6: Defining Kds-En6

    13 USB Type B Port Connect to a USB host, for example, a PC. 14 DC IN 24~48VDC Power Connect to the Kramer power adapter (DC voltage range should be 24V Terminal Block Connector to 48V), purchased separately (see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-EN6).

  • Page 7: Defining Kds-Dec6

    14 L, R Audio on RCA Connect to a powered speaker or an amplifier. Connectors 15 DC IN 24~48VDC Power Connect to the Kramer power adapter (DC voltage range should be 24V Terminal Block Connector to 48V), purchased separately (see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-DEC6).

  • Page 8: Defining Wp-En6

    Connect to a power supply (if required). Connect GND to GND, +12V Block Connector to +12V. 13 LAN/POE RJ-45 Connector Connect the WP-EN6 to the network using recommended Kramer cables. Note that this port supports power over Ethernet (PoE). KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Defining WP-EN6...

  • Page 9: Initial Setup

    1. Assign the switch to an IP address. 2. Set your switch to the following: ▪ Jumbo Frames – On. ▪ IGMP Snooping – On. ▪ IGMP Querier – On. IGMP Immediate/Fast Leave – Off. ▪ KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Initial Setup...

  • Page 10: Initial Setup Using Device Buttons

    Setting IP Address on page 24. 5. Press and hold  and  for 3 seconds to save your selection. KDS-EN6 channel number can be set immediately after the IP address is set. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Initial Setup...
  • Page 11 To set the channel number for the KDS-DEC6: • Press the  or  buttons at any time. To set the channel number for the KDS-EN6: 1. Press and hold  for 3 seconds. 2. Press  or  to select DH (DHCP).

  • Page 12: Mounting Kds-En6 / Kds-Dec6

    • Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters. Mount KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 in a rack: • Use the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-DEC6). Mount KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 on a surface using one of the following methods: • Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

  • Page 13: Connecting Kds-En6 / Kds-Dec6

    16. ▪ Video wall configuration, see Video Wall Setup on page 17. • KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) setup: many encoders to a single decoder see Setup on page 20. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 14: Kds-En6 / Kds-Dec6 / Wp-En6 Unicast Installation

    To connect the encoder and decoder system as shown in the example in Figure 1. On the KDS-EN6, connect an HDMI source (for example, a media player) to the HDMI IN connector. 2. On the KDS-DEC6, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a display).
  • Page 15 ▪ On the KDS-EN6, connect a Kramer IR Emitter cable to the IR Tx 3.5mm mini jack and attach the emitter to the IR receiver on the media player. The media player’s remote control sends a command while pointed at the External IR Sensor.

  • Page 16: One-To-Many Configuration

    IP address (see Initial Setup on page 7). • Set all the devices to the same channel number. Figure 7: Connecting a One-to-Many System KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 17 IP address (see Initial Setup on page 7). • Set all the devices to the same channel number. Figure 8: Connecting a Daisy-Chain System KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 18: Matrix Configuration

    Set each encoder to a unique channel number and change the decoder channel numbers according to the desired link to an encoder. Figure 9: Connecting the KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 Video Encoder/Decoder KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 19: Video Wall Setup

    The PC controller can be connected via LAN to control the encoders and decoders that make up the video wall. Video wall setup includes three basic steps: • Mounting the video wall • Setting up the devices • Configuring the video wall KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 20 5. Position the displays in a 3x3 video wall setup. 6. Check that all the system components are connected correctly. 7. Power the system. Figure 10: Video Wall Setup KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 21 8. Open the Apply To drop down box. Select the Client device to which you want to assign the position. You do not have to open a new web page per device. 9. Repeat this procedure for all the video wall decoders in the video wall. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 22: Kvm Setup

    7). • Set each encoder to a unique channel number and change the decoder channel numbers according to the desired link to an encoder. Figure 11: KVM Setup KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 23: Kvm Roaming Setup

    To configure KVM roaming setup: 1. On the webpage of each encoder and decoder configure the USB over IP section according to the figure below: Figure 13: KVM Roaming Configuration KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 24 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 2. On the master decoder webpage, check both 1x4 and 2x2 setups. Figure 14: Master Decoder web page - 1x4 and 2x2 setups KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Connecting KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 25: Using Embedded Web Pages

    Safari Safari Android To browse the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 web pages: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your browser. The device default IP address is written on the bottom of the device.

  • Page 26: Modifying And Viewing The System

    4. If you selected Static, type in the IP address. When setting to DHCP we recommend that you contact your IT administrator for setting the system IP addresses. 5. Click Apply and reboot the device. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 27 "root" to log in. No password is required. Viewing System Version Information Click the Version Information line to view the version detail information: Figure 16: The System Tab – Version Information KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 28 To cancel this operation click Choose File again to open the file window and click Cancel. 3. Click Upload and wait for the completion of the update process to finish. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 29 Output box. For the KDS-EN6 you can also reset the EDID to a selected default value and then click Apply. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 30 Following a factory reset, the current IP address returns to its default value. You cannot access the Web pages using the last known IP address. The default IP address can be found on the connected display or by using IP address detection software, such as Kramer K- Upload.
  • Page 31 System statistics include the KDS-EN6 KDS-DEC6 machine status, network, video information including EDID information (only for the encoder) and display information. Figure 21: The System Tab – Utilities, Machine State and Network Information KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 32 Kramer Electronics Ltd. For KDS-EN6, the EDID information also appears: Figure 22: The System Tab – Utilities, Video Information KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 33: Setting The Video Wall

    Use the basic setup to configure the video wall. To configure the video wall: 1. In the Video Wall tab, select Basic Setup. Figure 23: The System Tab – Video Wall, Basic Setup KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 34 When setting bezel and gap compensation, a value of 1 equals 0.1mm. You can only enter whole numbers. Function Set the display outside width. Set the display outside height. Set the screen viewable width. Set the screen viewable height. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 35 The basic setup is usually sufficient for setting the video wall layout. However, you can choose a specific device/column/row in the video wall layout. Figure 25: Video Wall Tab – Advanced Setup, Selecting a specific Device, Column or Row KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 36 Scale the image up horizontally and vertically. g. Send an API command. Figure 26: Video Wall Tab – Advanced Setup Configuration 3. Click Apply to any change you make. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Network

    We recommend that you set the system to multicast mode for it is applicable to both one-to- multi or multi-to-multi applications. Figure 28: The Network Tab – Casting Mode Check Auto select USB operation mode per casting mode for USB operation to follow the casting mode. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 38: Setting Operation Functions

    Video over IP Behavior Set the video behavior over IP. Setup is slightly different for the encoder and decoder. For both encoder/decoder check Enable Video over IP and/or Enable Video Wall, if required. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 39 Perform the following and then click Apply: • Select this specific device from which the encoder copies the EDID. When checked, KDS-DEC6 sends the display EDID to KDS-EN6. The new EDID is saved to KDS-EN6 and remains even if KDS-DEC6 is disabled.
  • Page 40 Set the maximum frame rate. If the frame rate is too low the video will not appear continuous. Figure 30: The Functions Tab – Video over IP for KDS-EN6 USB over IP Set the USB over IP behavior of the encoders/decoders before activating the system.
  • Page 41 In order to manually enable/disable keyboard or mouse devices connected to the USB ports, the following commands can be used after unchecking this option and restarting the device: ast_send_event -1 e_start_usb ast_send_event -1 e_stop_usb For more information refer to the KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 API Guide available at www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC6. ▪ Mouse not responding well –...
  • Page 42 RS-232 baud rate is configurable via special RS-232 commands. Redirection is controlled by the PC RS-232 connected to the KDS-EN6. Use a fixed baud rate (115200,8,none,1) The connection can be dynamically changed. Applies to: HDMI Multicast TV Broadcast system that requires display control.
  • Page 43 3. Click Apply. 4. Assign meaningful channel names in the KCM OSD Setting section. Maximum OSD Channel name is 8 characters. Figure 34: KDS-EN6/WP-EN6 KCM OSD Setting 5. Reboot KDS-EN6/WP-EN6. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 44: Using The Kds-Dec6 Channel Osd

    • Press any letter on the keyboard to filter the list to only display channels beginning with that letter. • Double Click on ESC key to exit OSD Menu. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Using the KDS-DEC6 Channel OSD...

  • Page 45: Operating Kds-En6 And Kds-Dec6

    Figure 36: Serial over IP – RS-232 over IP Note that: • The RS-232 settings of the encoders should always be 115200-8n1. • The RS-232 setting of the RS-232 controller (the laptop) should always be 115200-8n1. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 46 4. Press Enter. KDS-EN6 1 RS-232 signal is redirected to KDS-DEC6 1 and you can control the display KDS-DEC6 1 via your PC. 5. To stop redirection, press Ctrl+N. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 47 9600 for all the devices in the system that requires RS-232 communication. Figure 39: Serial over IP – Type 2 Operation Mode 3. On your PC, open HyperTerminal and set the PC baud rate to 9600. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6...
  • Page 48 2. On your PC open the HyperTerminal and then press Ctrl+N. 3. Set the baud rate to 115200-8n1. 4. Use the Telnet utility to connect to the box’s port 6752 (169.254.3.2.6752). The laptop can pass RS-232 data to KDS-DEC6 KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 49: Setting Up Usb Over Ip

    2. Press and hold the down button for 10 seconds while powering the device. 3. The device powers up and after 5 to 8 seconds resets back to factory default values. KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 / WP-EN6 – Operating KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6...

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    Controls: Reset button, up and down channel buttons, channel 7-segment display, STATUS, LINK and ON LEDs Wide-band 20kHz~60kHz bidirectional IR transmission Management: API, Kramer Control, Kramer AV services (Powered by Kramer Network) Video Encoding/Decoding: Compression Standard: MJPEG HDCP HDCP 2.2...
  • Page 51 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 52 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 website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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