Kramer Electronics Ltd. Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Defining K-Cam4K 4K PTZ Camera Mounting K-Cam4K Mounting K-Cam4K Connecting K-Cam4K Connecting to K-Cam4K via RS-232 Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K Controlling Via IR Remote Control Transmitter Operating via the OSD Menu...
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.
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/il/quality/environment.
• Hybrid video conferencing in meeting rooms. • Recording and broadcasting of classroom and auditorium sessions. Controlling your K-Cam4K Control your K-Cam4K: • By RS-232 serial commands (VISCA protocol) transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.
USB 3.0 Type-B Connector Connect to computer or collaboration device using the USB-3 cable (included). DC 12V Power Connector Connect to the 12V power adapter. ON/OFF Switch Turn the unit on and off. K-Cam4K – Defining K-Cam4K 4K PTZ Camera...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting K-Cam4K This section provides instructions for mounting K-Cam4K. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +60C (-40 to +140F).
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(on the bracket) into the tenon (on the camera). 6. Fix the camera by screwing (A) Nickel screw to the center and (B) then tighten with 3 black screws. K-Cam4K is mounted on the wall. K-Cam4K – Mounting K-Cam4K...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting K-Cam4K Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your K-Cam4K. After connecting your K-Cam4K, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 2: Connecting to the K-Cam4K Rear Panel...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting to K-Cam4K via RS-232 You can connect to K-Cam4K via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC or an additional camera. Connect the K-Cam4K RS-232 8-pin Min DIN connector to an RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port,...
The camera is ready for operation. Control K-Cam4K via: • Controlling Via IR Remote Control Transmitter on page 10. • Operating via the OSD Menu on page 12. • Operating via Ethernet on page 16. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
CAMERA SELECT 1 key to this camera. To use the remote to control camera 1 press the CAMERA SELECT 1 key (see Assigning up to 4 K-Cam4K Units to the IR Remote Controller on page Press F4 to freeze the image (see...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Assigning up to 4 K-Cam4K Units to the IR Remote Controller You can use one IR remote controller to control several cameras. To do so, you need to assign each device to the remote controller via IR learning.
14. • Setting Digital Noise Reduction Level on page 15. • Defining Setup Parameters on page 15. • Configuring Communication Parameters on page 16. • Restoring to Default Settings on page 16. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
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0 to 8. Exposure is configured. Configuring Color Settings K-Cam4K enables configuring color parameters. To adjust the color parameters: 1. On the IR remote press MENU. The menu appears. 2. Use the arrows to select Color. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
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Image parameters are adjusted. Setting P/T/Z Parameters K-Cam4K enables configuring pan tilt and zoom parameters. To adjust the P/T/Z parameters: 1. On the IR remote press MENU. The menu appears. 2. Use the arrows to select P/T/Z. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
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HDMI or SDI. Auto Flip Set to On, for automatic flip of the view. USB Audio Set to On or Off. OSD Flip Set flipping the OSD to On or Off. Setup parameters are defined. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 19) Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 4 Figure K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
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You can connect the Ethernet port of K-Cam4K to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Configuring Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages. K-Cam4K – Operating and Controlling K-Cam4K...
Configure Video Settings on page 24. • Defining Audio Parameters on page 26. • Defining General System Parameters on page 27. • Configure Network Settings on page 28. • Viewing Device Information on page 29. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Changing the Language To change the interface language: 1. On the lower left side open the drop-down box. 2. Select the required language (English, Chinese or Russian). The window refreshes. Language interface has changed. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
4. Click Set. 5. Click Call to recall the preset. Preset is saved/recalled. Controlling via the OSD Menu To control K-Cam4K via the OSD, from the embedded webpages: 1. Access the embedded webpages (see Browsing the K-Cam4K Webpages on page 21).
Double-click the viewing pane to toggle between full-screen view and normal view. ▪ Click play or pause buttons to pause or play live view. ▪ Click square brackets on the right for full view. ▪ Click mute/unmute icon to mute or unmute the audio. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Set video format to OSD (meaning that you can set the video HDMI output format, such as 4K30, via the OSD menu settings of the camera), 50Hz (PAL) or 60Hz (NTSC). ▪ Set encoding level to mainprofile or highprofile. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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CBR (Constant Bit Rate): Video coder is coding according to preset speed. VBR (Variable Bit Rate): Video coder adjusts the speed based on preset speed to gain the best image quality. 5. Click Submit. Video settings are defined. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Bit Rate: 96K or 128K. ▪ Input Type: LINE IN. ▪ Input Vol: select the volume from the drop-down box. ▪ ADTS Options (Audio Data Transport Stream): On or Off. 4. Click Submit. Audio parameters are set. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Note that when accessing as guest, you can view the local preview, select the presets and control camera motion and so on, access is denied to audio and video settings, as well as Network settings. 6. Click Submit. System settings are defined. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
3. Define LAN settings. ▪ Define a fixed IP address (static IP) or a Dynamic IP address (DHCP). ▪ Set the IP Address (default: 192.168.1.39), Gateway, Subnet Mask and DNS address. ▪ View the MAC Address K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
21). The Live page appears (see Figure 2. Select the Information page. The Information page appears. Figure 13: Information Page 3. View the Information. 4. If requires change the device ID. 5. Click Submit. K-Cam4K – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Upgrading Firmware Contact Tech support if you need to upgrade the firmware (support@kramerav.com). K-Cam4K – Upgrading Firmware...
Operating System Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X, Linux, Android Color System / Compression YUY2 / MJPEG / H.264 / H.265 USB Audio Support USB Video Communication UVC 1.1~1.5 Protocol UVC PTZ Support K-Cam4K – Technical Specifications...
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1.42kg (3.1lbs) approx. Shipping Weight 3.35kg (7.4lbs) approx. Accessories Included Power adapter and cord, IR remote control transmitter, 1 USB 3.0 cable, wall bracket kit, lens cover Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com K-Cam4K – Technical Specifications...
192.168.100.88 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: 192.168.1.2 Default username: admin Default password: admin Full Factory Reset Go to: Menu-> RESTORE DEFAULT -> confirm Reset button Press the RESET button for 5 seconds to reset the machine K-Cam4K – Technical Specifications...
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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller.
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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 website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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