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KDS-7-MNGR
P/N: 2900-301556 Rev 1
4K AVoIP Manager
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: KDS-7-MNGR 4K AVoIP Manager P/N: 2900-301556 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting KDS-7-MNGR Understanding LED Functionality Operating KDS-7-MNGR Configuring the Network Switch Using Menu Navigation Buttons Operating via Ethernet Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages Defining AV Routing Parameters Routing the Signals Managing the Devices Defining Manager Settings Managing Device Status Viewing the About Page...

  • 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/il/quality/environment.

  • Page 5: Typical Applications

    AV distribution systems with one or more sources and multiple displays in schools, universities, and public venues. • AV installations where low latency KM/KVM capabilities are required. Controlling your KDS-7-MNGR Control your KDS-7-MNGR directly via Navigation buttons, or via: •...

  • Page 6: Defining Kds-7-Mngr

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining KDS-7-MNGR Figure 1: KDS-7-MNGR 4K AVoIP Manager Feature Function USB Type A Charging Connect to a keyboard and mouse to control the units via UI using a Ports display connected to the unit via HDMI output port.

  • Page 7: Mounting Kds-7-Mngr

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting KDS-7-MNGR This section provides instructions for mounting KDS-7-MNGR. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

  • Page 8: Connecting Kds-7-Mngr

    Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KDS-7-MNGR. After connecting your devices, connect their power and then switch on the power to each device.

  • Page 9: Understanding Led Functionality

    Flashes Green very fast (for 60sec) A device identification command is sent (Flag me). Lights Yellow Device falls back to default IP address. Lights Red Security is blocking IP access. Post reboot, all LEDs light for 3 seconds then return to their normal LED display mode. KDS-7-MNGR – Connecting KDS-7-MNGR...

  • Page 10: Operating Kds-7-Mngr

    Use the navigation button to easily view and set basic device parameters via the Device menu, appearing on the device LCD display , see: • Using KDS-7-MNGR Navigation Buttons on page 9. Use the Navigation buttons / Use the: •...

  • Page 11: Operating Via Ethernet

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Using KDS-7-MNGR Navigation Buttons • Defining Device Status on page 9. • Viewing Device Information on page 9. Defining Device Status View the device parameters. To view device parameters: 1. Press the Enter or right arrow to access the device status (DEV STATUS) menu.
  • Page 12 2. Connect your PC to the same network as the device. 3. Enter the device’s IP address in the browser and press Enter, the Login window opens. Figure 3: Login Window The allocated IP address can be checked using LCD screen menu. KDS-7-MNGR – Operating KDS-7-MNGR...
  • Page 13 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 5 Figure KDS-7-MNGR – Operating KDS-7-MNGR...
  • Page 14 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. KDS-7-MNGR – Operating KDS-7-MNGR...
  • Page 15 You can connect the Ethernet port of KDS-7-MNGR 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. KDS-7-MNGR – Operating KDS-7-MNGR...

  • Page 16: Using Kds-7-Mngr Embedded Web Pages

    44. • Managing Device Status on page 60. • Viewing the About Page on page 62. In the following sections, as an example, 2 encoders and 2 decoders are connected to the system. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 17 (the AV Routing tab in the AV Routing page). Figure 9: Controller Application Page with Navigation List on Left 4. Click the tabs on the left side of the screen to access the relevant web page. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 18: Defining Av Routing Parameters

    Figure 10: Saving a Preset Enter the preset name and then click SAVE. A/V routing is saved as a preset for KDS-7-MNGR. the Preset tab lists the presets. Preset name is alphanumeric and can include hyphens ans under scores within the name.

  • Page 19: Routing The Signals

    3. Check the cross-point between an encoder and decoder to pass both audio and video from the encoder. Or Click + to separate the signal to video and audio and check a separate cross-point for each. Figure 11: Separating Video and Audio Signals KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 20 Configure each decoder to enable passing a USB signal between encoders and decoders To configure KVM settings: 1. Access the decoder UI. 2. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 21 Figure 2. Select the USB signal tab. 3. Check the cross-point between an encoder and decoder. Figure 14: Switching a USB Signal The USB signal is routed from the encoder to the decoder. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 22 Figure 15: IR Signal Routing To route an IR signal you need to perform the following actions: • Setting IR Signal Direction on page 21. • Routing the IR Signal on page 21. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 23 Figure 17: Setting IR Direction Routing the IR Signal To route the IR signal: 1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see Figure 2. Select the IR signal tab. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 24 The IR signal is routed from the encoder to the decoder as defined. Routing an RS-232 Signal Before routing an RS-232 signal, connect RS-232 devices to the Decoder Encoder ports as required. Figure 19: RS-232 Signal Routing KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 25 7. Enter Parity: None (default), Odd or Even. 8. Enter Stop Bits: 1 (default) or 2. 9. Click SAVE. RS-232 Gateway is configured to enable RS-232 signal pass-through to a connected RS-232 device. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 26 To route a CEC signal, you need to perform the following actions: • Defining CEC Operation Mode on the Encoder/Decoder on page 25. • Routing the CEC Signal on page 25. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 27 Routing the CEC Signal To route a signal from an encoder to a decoder: 1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see Figure 2. Select the CEC signal tab. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 28 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3. Check the cross-point between the encoder and the decoder. Figure 23: Routing an RS-232 Signal The CEC signal is routed from the encoder to the decoder as defined. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 29 1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see Figure 2. Select Video Wall Routing tab. Figure 24: Main Page – Video Wall Routing Tab 3. Select the Video Wall Name from the drop-down box. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 30 Select and drag the same encoder or a different encoder to display an encoder source on each screen. In the example below, each screen (that is connected to a decoder) displays a different source. Figure 26: Video Wall Encoders Setting KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 31 Move Back – Move one layer down. ▪ You can tile overlay up to 256 windows on a video wall layout. 8. Click SAVE AS PRESET. The preset is saved to the Main>Preset tab. Video wall routing is set. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 32 Figure 28: The Video Wall Tab 2. Perform the following actions: ▪ Click DETAILS to view the preset details. ▪ Click ACTIVE to apply the preset. ▪ Click DELETE to delete the preset. Presets are managed. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 33 2. Next to Filter Name enter a preset or click ADD to open the drop-down preset list. Figure 30: Preset Sequence Window 3. Select the preset from the list and set the Dwell Time (run time) in minutes. 4. Click SAVE. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 34: Managing The Devices

    Click PAUSE to pause the preset sequence. ▪ Click RESUME to resume the preset sequence. The preset sequence is configured. Managing the Devices Each encoder and decoder can be managed via the KDS-7-MNGR. KDS-7-MNGR enables performing the following actions: • Managing Encoder and Decoder Devices on page 33.
  • Page 35 Change the channel ID by clicking ▪ View the device active time. ▪ View the resolution, HDCP status and audio format. ▪ Click to link to the device web page. Devices status is managed. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 36 4. Click APPLY. Network parameters are managed. Managing HDMI Signals Manage the HDMI signal on the encoders/decoders in the system. A green indication light next to a device, indicates that a device is online. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 37 KDS-7-MNGR enables viewing the firmware status as well as upgrading the firmware for one or more devices at once. A green indication light next to a device, indicates that a device is online. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 38 6. View firmware status and upgrade. Firmware is complete when Progress reaches 100% Firmware upgrade is complete. Managing Encoder/Decoder Device Signals KDS-7-MNGR enables controlling encoder/decoder device signals. A green indication light next to a device, indicates that a device is online. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 39 • Only devices of the same type can be grouped. For example, encoder groups or decoder groups. • You can assign a device to more than one group. • If a device is assigned to a video wall, it cannot be assigned to a group. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 40 3. Enter a Group Name, set the group type and click SAVE. 4. Select the group and then check the encoders/decoders to add to the group. Figure 39: Creating Groups – Selecting Devices to Add to a Group KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 41 KDS-7-MNGR enables creating encoder-decoders video walls. To create a video wall: 1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Management>Video Wall. The Video Wall page appears (see Figure Figure 41: The Video Wall Tab KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 42 Enter the viewable width of the displays (VW). ▪ Enter the width of the displays (OW). ▪ Enter the viewable height of the displays (VH). ▪ Enter the height of the displays (OH). KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 43 Figure 43: Video Wall Setup 5. Click SAVE. 6. Click EXIT. Figure 44: Configured Video Wall A video wall is created. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 44 3. Enter the KVM group name (for example, KVM-1). 4. Set the number of rows and columns. For example, 1 row and 2 columns, indicating 2 displays side by side. Figure 47: KVM/USB Page – setting the KVM Group. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 45 An RS-232 device to an RS-232 connector on an encoder/decoder. ▪ An IR emitter and IR device. ▪ For CEC: a CEC enabled device, such as a CEC-enabled display. Figure 49: RS-232 Gateway Example KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 46: Defining Manager Settings

    Defining KDS-7-MNGR Time and Date on page 50. • Setting KDS-7-MNGR Security on page 51. • Configuring HTTPS on page 51. • Defining 802.1x Authentication on page 53. • Defining KDS-7-MNGR User Access on page 55. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 47 1. In the Navigation pane, Select Manager Settings. The General tab in the Manager Settings page appears. Figure 51: KDS-7-MNGR Manager Settings – General Page 2. Change the Host Name and then click APPLY. By default, the host name includes the device model and the MAC address.
  • Page 48 Click IMPORT. An Open file appears. ▪ Select the file to import (settings.tar.gz). ▪ Click Open to import the file. 4. To export settings, click EXPORT. The settings file is created (settings.tar.gz). KDS-7-MNGR settings file is imported/exported. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 49 2. In the General Device Settings page, click APPLY next to Locate Device. the located device NET and ON LEDs on the font panel flash for 60 seconds. The device is located in the system. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 50 Upgrade the firmware, view the date of the last upgrade, or rollback to the previous firmware revision in case of a problem. Click ROLLBACK to update to the previous FW version. If the device firmware version is lower than 0.5.4, contact Kramer tech support team at support@kramerav.com or go to our Web site at k.kramerav.com/support/downloads.asp.
  • Page 51 This requires entering mask and gateway addresses. ▪ Mask Address – Enter subnet mask. Gateway address – Enter the gateway address. ▪ 4. Define TCP (default, 5000) and UDP (default, 50000) ports. Network settings are defined. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 52 3. Next to Use Time Server (NTP), click YES to use time server (NTP). 4. Type in server information: ▪ Enter the server address. ▪ Set daily sync hour. 5. Click SAVE. Time and date settings are defined. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 53 Contact your IT administrator for the network access authentication. Configuring HTTPS To configure HTTPS: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Manager Settings. The General tab in the Manager Settings page appears (see Figure 51). KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 54 2. Select Security tab. The Security tab appears. Figure 54: Device Settings – Security Tab 3. For HTTPS server, click ON to enable HTTPS authentication service (default) or Off to disable HTTPS authentication. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 55 PEAP-MSCHAP V2 – To use this authentication method, enter a Username (up to ▪ 24 alphanumeric characters, including “@”, “,”, “_” and “-“ characters within the username) and Password (up to 24 ASCII characters): Figure 56: Security Tab – EAP-MSCHAP V2 Authentication KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 56 (assigned by IT administrator). Set Server Certificate On. Figure 57: EAP-TLS – Certificates and Password 5. Click APPLY. Security is configured. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 57 3. Click On next to Security Status to enable web page authentication (Off by default). The following message appears. Figure 59: Security Tab – Security Status 4. Click PROCEED. The web page refreshes, and the password fields are visible. Security is enabled and access requires authentication. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 58 3. Click Off next to Security Status to enable web page authentication. The following message appears. Figure 61: Security Tab – Security Status 4. Enter the current password. 5. Click PROCEED. Security is disabled. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 59 The Operator, with access to AV and video wall routing, preset and preset sequence control, and viewing the device status. KDS-7-MNGR user management includes the following actions: • Defining a new user. • Searching for a user. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 60 Adding a User You can add multiple Operator and Configurator users to the system. In the following example, a Configurator user (user name is Config-1) is added and can be removed or edited anytime. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 61 The new defined user can access the embedded webpages with this password which was defined by the admin. 7. Click SAVE. The configurator user is added to the user list. Figure 65: User Management – Users List A configurator user is added. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 62: Managing Device Status

    Standby, when device is powered Off, booting or in standby mode (yellow indication). 3. View Output status: ▪ On, when an output is transmitting a signal (green indication). ▪ Off, when an output has no signal output (gray indication). Device status is viewed. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 63 4. Click VIEW to view the system log, if required. 5. Click EXPORT to export the system log (.txt) to the local PC. 6. View the sent and received gateway messages. System log is viewed/exported. KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 64: Viewing The About Page

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing the About Page View the web page hardware release, firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in the About page. Figure 68: About Page KDS-7-MNGR – Using KDS-7-MNGR Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    (7.5" x 5.7" x 1.1") Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H) 31cm x 18cm x 7.6cm (12.2" x 7.09" x 2.99") Net Weight 0.7kg (1.54lbs) approx. Shipping Weight 0.9kg (2lbs) approx. Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com KDS-7-MNGR – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 66: Default Communication Parameters

    Front Panel Lock Network DHCP TCP Port 5,000 UDP Port 50,000 Time and Date NTP Time Server Usage Security HTTPS Server On; Internal Certificate IEE 802.1x Authentication Users Security Status Inactivity auto- logout time Diagnostics Advanced KDS-7-MNGR – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 67: Protocol 3000

    Parameters attributes – Parameters may contain multiple attributes. Attributes are indicated with pointy brackets (<…>) and must be separated by a period (.). The command framing varies according to how you interface with the KDS-7-MNGR. The following figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such as Hercules): KDS-7-MNGR –...

  • Page 68: Protocol 3000 Commands

    <device_id>,<port_index>,<sn_i <port_id> - 1 to n #KDS-DEV-CEC-SND KDS-DEC7- d_name>,<cec_len>,<cec_command>< d>,<cmd_name>,<cec_len>,<ce (machine dependent) 001D56080B53,1,1,1,2,4004 CR> c_command><CR><LF> <sn_id> - The sequence number ID <cmd_name> - Command name <cmd_len> - How many bytes should send <cec_command> - Hex string KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 69 KDS-SW2-EN7 encoder to encoder and decoder_device_id>,<decoder_device_i _id>,<decoder_device_id>,<dec the decoders in the system: decoders with d>,...],[...]...<CR> oder_device_id>,...],[...]...<CR>< <encoder_device_id> - #KDS-ROUTE video,[KDS-SW2-EN7- specific signal type. LF> Device id of encoder 001D5606E232,KDS-DEC7- <encoder_device_id> - 001D56080B53] Device id of decoder KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 70 Get Inactivity auto- #LOGOUT-TIMEOUT?<CR> ~nn@LOGOUT-TIMEOUT <time> - Minutes of logout Get logout time: TIMEOUT? logout time in <time><CR><LF> time #LOGOUT-TIMEOUT? minutes MODEL? Get device model. #MODEL?<CR> ~nn@MODEL <model_name> - Model Get device model: <model_name><CR><LF> name #MODEL? KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 71 1 - Try to use DHCP. (If unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the net-ip command). 2 - Use static IP settings NET-IP? Get the IP address. #NET-IP?<CR> ~nn@NET-IP <ip_address> - Network Get the IP address: <ip_address><CR><LF> #NET-IP? KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 72 <time> - Hh:mm:ss TIME? Get device time and #TIME?<CR> ~nn@TIME <day-of- <day-of-week> - One of Get device time and date: date. week>,<date>,<time><CR><LF> {SUN, MON, TUE, WED, #TIME? THU, FRI, SAT} <date> - DD-MM-YYYY <time> - Hh:mm:ss KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 73 <sync_hour> - Hour in day for time server sync <server_status> - 0 - Off 1 - On VERSION? Get firmware version #VERSION?<CR> ~nn@VERSION<firmware_versi <firmware_version> - Get firmware version: number. on><CR><LF> XX.XX.XXXX where the #VERSION? digit groups are: major.minor.build version KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 74: Result And Error Codes

    ERR_RESERVED_10 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_11 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_12 (Reserved) ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED EDID corrupted ERR_NON_LISTED Device specific errors File has the same CRC – not changed ERR_SAME_CRC ERR_WRONG_MODE Wrong operation mode ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED Device/chip was not initialized ERR_RESOURCE_NOT_AVAILABLE Device was not available. KDS-7-MNGR – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 75 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.
  • Page 76 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products anwd 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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