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Kramer KDS-17EN-SW2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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KDS-17EN-SW2
2x1 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP Switcher Encoder
with Dante
P/N:2900-301785 Rev 1
https://www.kramerav.com/product/kds-17en-sw2

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: KDS-17EN-SW2 2x1 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP Switcher Encoder with Dante P/N:2900-301785 Rev 1 https://www.kramerav.com/product/kds-17en-sw2...
  • Page 2 Operating and Controlling KDS-17 Devices ____________________________________________ 14 Using the LCD Display _______________________________________________________________ 14 Operating via Ethernet _______________________________________________________________ 16 Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages ______________________________________ 19 Dashboard: Overview of Streaming ____________________________________________________ 20 AV Settings: Define Video and Audio Output ____________________________________________ 22 EDID: Setting Display Metadata _______________________________________________________ 25 Device Settings: General, Network, Time &...
  • Page 3 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 have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!.
  • Page 4 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/quality/environment.
  • Page 5 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Typical Applications KDS-17EN-SW2 is ideal for the following typical applications: Real-time essential installations such as command and control rooms.  Large scale AV content sharing installations using existing wires and infrastructure in  corporate offices and government applications.
  • Page 6 Enter Press to enter the menu and to accept changes. 6 LINK LED Lights A link is established from KDS-17EN-SW2 to KDS-17DEC and is Green transmitting A/V. Flashes HDMI or USB-C input is detected, but no valid AV signal is Green detected.
  • Page 7 (even when no AV signal is extended). Expected voltage for IR receiver - (3.3V). 16 USB Type A Charging Connect to USB devices, for example, to a speakerphone and Ports (1 and 2) webcam. 17 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to loop the signal. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Defining KDS-17EN-SW2...
  • Page 8 Storage temperature – -40° to +70°C (-40 to +158°F).  Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.  Caution: Mount KDS-17EN-SW2 before connecting any cables or power.  Warning: Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is ...
  • Page 9 Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.  Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and  attach it to a flat surface. For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/kds-17en-sw2 KDS-17EN-SW2 - Mounting the KDS-17 Devices...
  • Page 10 (PS-2006) can be purchased. Charging from the USB type C port requires the power adapter. Always switch off the power to a device before connecting it to KDS-17EN-SW2. After connecting your devices, connect their power and then switch on the power to each device.
  • Page 11 2. Connect a balanced stereo audio source (for example, the server audio connector) to the AUDIO IN/OUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KDS-17EN-SW2. 3. Connect the LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE) RJ-45 port on the KDS-17EN-SW2 to the LAN MEDIA 1G (PoE) RJ-45 port on the KDS 17DEC via a LAN switch.
  • Page 12 Avoid placing optical devices in the emitted beam that could cause the  concentration of the laser radiation to be increased. To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/kds-en17-sw2 Using third-party cables may cause damage!
  • Page 13 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting to a KDS-17 device with RS-232 KDS-17EN-SW2 can transmit or receive data via the RS-232 connection and relay that data to the remote encoder or decoder. KDS-17 devices feature an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector which can be used to transmit RS-232 data between the encoder and decoder and to remotely control connected devices.
  • Page 14 If the LCD display is blank a single press of Enter will cause it to display the connected channel number, a second press of Enter opens the Main Menu. Use Enter to accept and save changes in the MAIN MENU > DEV SETTINGS. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Operating and Controlling KDS-17 Devices...
  • Page 15 If DHCP is enabled, the device will prompt you  to save and reboot. RESET IP IF DHCP is disabled, the default IP is shown  and can be edited using the arrow keys to select digits. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Operating and Controlling KDS-17 Devices...
  • Page 16 2. Enter the IP address in a browser on a computer connected to the same network as the device (or on the computer to which the device is connected). 3. In the Main page (Dashboard tab) set the Channel ID. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Operating and Controlling KDS-17 Devices...
  • Page 17 You can connect the Ethernet port directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using LAN 1 (use a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors). This type of connection is recommended for identifying KDS-17EN-SW2 with the factory configured default IP addresses.
  • Page 18 7. Click Close. Connecting the Ethernet Ports You can connect the Ethernet ports of KDS-17EN-SW2 to the Ethernet port on a network hub/switch (they must both be connected to the same network) or connect them directly to one another using a cable with RJ 45 connectors.
  • Page 19 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages You can also configure KDS-17EN-SW2 via Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000 on page 48). If a web page does not update correctly, clear your Web browser’s cache. Some features might not be available in some mobile device operating systems.
  • Page 20 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Dashboard: Overview of Streaming The KDS-17EN-SW2 Dashboard shows an overview of AV streaming and audio information. Use the dashboard to set the streaming channel, mode and audio parameters. To set the streaming channel 1. In the Dashboard pane, activate AV Streaming.
  • Page 21 Audio Source or Destination on page The analog audio direction must be set in AV Settings > Audio (see Defining Analog Audio Direction: on page 23). Analog can be input or output, but not both. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 22 2 Lanes Video + Local USB 3.x / Remote USB 2.0 - This option provides for "2 lane" data  transmission over (high-speed) USB 3.0, while retaining support for USB peripherals such as a mouse and keyboard. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 23  encoder’s 5-pin terminal block connector (14 in Defining KDS-17EN-SW2 on page 6). It can only be in one direction (in or out), which must be specified. Click SAVE after changing settings. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 24 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Auto Switch tab The Auto Switch tab sets how KDS-17EN-SW2 switches between streams delivered to the HDMI input and/or the USB-C input. Switching Mode - Select the preferred method of switching between inputs:  Priority - This option prioritizes the stream defined as high priority in the Priority Order field.
  • Page 25 The EDID is used to adjust output sent to the display device, so that it matches the display’s requirements. KDS-17EN-SW2 can retrieve an EDID from a remote display (connected to the decoder), use the predefined default EDID or upload a custom EDID from a connected computer.
  • Page 26 Device Settings: General, Network, Time & Date The KDS-17EN-SW2 Device pane has three tabs: 1. General – Sets the KDS-17EN-SW2 host name, updates firmware, restarts or resets the device. You can also export or input the device settings. 2. Network – Setup the LAN 1 and LAN 2 streams.
  • Page 27 Front Panel Lock – Enabling this option prevents use of the LCD Display.  Device Restart – Click to restart KDS-17EN-SW2 (confirmation will be requested).  Factory Reset - Click to reset the device's operation mode and restart the device ...
  • Page 28 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Network tab: Using LAN 1 and LAN 2 for different streams KDS-17EN-SW2 has two Ethernet ports, LAN 1 and LAN 2 (11 and 12 in Defining KDS-17EN-SW2 on page 6). By default, all network connections use LAN 1. Different stream types can be separated and sent to/from each port using different IP addresses for each port.
  • Page 29 21). 2. In the KDS-17EN-SW2 Device Settings pane, open the Network tab (see Figure 20). 3. In the IP Address Settings, set the Dante / AES67 row’s Port column to LAN 2. 4. If you are using 802.1Q network security set it to On.
  • Page 30 4. Enter the Time Server Address IP or URL. 5. Click the green arrows to check that the server is available. 6. Click SAVE. The devices date and time are synchronized to the server address entered. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 31 Changes to the security status require entry of the device’s current password (default: “admin”). Inactivity Augo-logou Time (min) - Users will be automatically logged out of the embedded web pages if no activity is detected. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 32 Server Certificate – Upload an authentication certificate from the server (assigned by your  network administrator). Click to upload the certificate. Enter the private key password. 4. Click SAVE. HTTPS is configured. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 33 Grey – 802.1X is disabled.  4. Check one of the following settings: EAP-MSCHAP V2 – To use this authentication method, enter the KDS-17EN-SW2  username and password. EAP-TLS – Submit a certificate from your network authentication server. To do so, enter the ...
  • Page 34 AES256 Full to encrypt the whole packet. By default, a system key is used for encryption and decryption. If you want to enter a custom key, key make sure both encoder and decoders are updated to use the same key. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 35 Customized requires you to enter a 32 byte hexadecimal string (64 characters using only  the characters 0 – 9 and A to F). No hex code identifier is required before the string. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 36 CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) are commands that HDMI devices can send to connected devices, so that controls sent to a single device are used to control multiple connected devices. KDS-17EN-SW2 can send CEC commands over LAN to CEC enabled devices that are connected to a KDS-17DEC.
  • Page 37 Kramer Electronics Ltd. RS-232 tab KDS-17EN-SW2 can receive RS-232 commands over LAN, that were sent to a connected decoder’s RS-232 port. These commands can be used to remotely control KDS-17EN-SW2. To set RS-232 Gateway: 1. In the Gateway pane, click the RS-232 tab.
  • Page 38 Kramer Electronics Ltd. IR tab KDS-17EN-SW2 can send or receive IR commands over LAN, to or from a connected decoder. The IR signals can be used to control a relevant device and the direction should be the opposite of that specified on the connected decoder.
  • Page 39 4. View the status of the outputs: HDMI OUT - On, the output channel is transmitting an active signal.  Stream Output – On, a signal is being transmitted.  Device status is viewed. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 40 1. In the Diagnostics pane, click Connection. 2. Select the Connections tab. 3. UDP devices that end the connection will be displayed for 10 minutes after the connection ends. Connections’ status is viewed. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 41 Kramer Electronics Ltd. About View the device model, hardware release, firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 42 2. Next to Firmware Version, click Update. The Open window appears. 3. Select the FW file and click Open. The FW upgrade pop-up window appears. Wait for upgrade completion. 4. Once completed, refresh the web page and log-in. Firmware upgrade is complete. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Using the KDS-17EN-SW2 Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 43 Engineering Society (AES) which makes different types of AoE systems compatible with each other. Defining Dante input to the KDS-17EN-SW2 encoder KDS-17EN-SW2 can import a Dante audio stream and output it to the decoder. 1. In the KDS-17EN-SW2 webpages, open the KDS-17EN-SW2 Dashboard pane.
  • Page 44 Select the Receive tab and click the Flow icon to create an audio flow (stream). e. The Create Multicast Flow dialog box opens. Select the flow type (Dante or AES67), the channels and press the Create button. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Defining Dante or AES67 Audio as an Audio Source or Destination...
  • Page 45 An RTP multicast flow is created and will be visible in Transmit tab. g. Use the Dante Controller software to route the audio between the encoder/decoder and the Dante source or destination. Dante / AES67 are defined. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Defining Dante or AES67 Audio as an Audio Source or Destination...
  • Page 46 Charger PS-2006 is required when using USB-C to charge connected hosts that support USB Power Delivery 2.0, up to 60W. Environmental Operating Temperature 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) Conditions –40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F) Storage Temperature Humidity 10% to 90%, RHL non–condensing KDS-17EN-SW2 - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 47 (7.4" x 6.8" x 1.1") Shipping Dimensions 31.2cm x 17.9cm x 7.6cm (12.3" x 7.0" x 3.0") (W, D, H) Weight Net Weight 0.92kg (2.0lbs) Shipping Weight 1.14kg (2.5lbs) Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com KDS-17EN-SW2 - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 48 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or Ethernet ports. Understanding Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the following. Command format: ...
  • Page 49 MODE 0<CR> from the CEC bus will be reported to connected P3K clients. #CEC-NTFY-MODE?<CR> ~nn@CEC-NTFY-MODE Get CEC notify work mode: CEC-NTFY- Get the CEC-NTFY-MODE: mode<CR><LF> mode. 1 – Notifications enabled MODE? #CEC-NTFY-MODE?<CR> NOTE: When disabled, no KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 (get all open tunnels) el_id,com_id,port_type TUNNEL? tunnel_id<CR> ␣ com_id – Machine dependent ,port_id,eth_ip,remote #ETH-TUNNEL? *<CR> 1 – First COM Port _port_id,eth_rep_en,co nnection_type],...]<CR port_type – TCP/UDP ><LF> 0 – TCP port_id – TCP/UDP port number eth_ip – Client IP address KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 51 =0 – get the (N=total number of inputs or HDCP signal status of the outputs) status – Signal encryption status - source device connected to the specified input. valid values On/Off. 0- HDCP Off 1- HDCP On KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 (limited to 50; repeats > 50 are 0015,0016,0015,0016,0040, truncated to 50), default = 1 0016,0040,0016,0015,0016, total_packages – Number of 0015,0016,0040,0016,0015, messages the original command 0016,0040,0016,0040,0016, was divided into, default = 1 0015,0016,0015,0016,0040, package_id – Chunk serial 0016,0040,0016,0015,0016, KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 Set multicast group adress ␣ ␣ address and TTL value. MULTICAST and TTL value: KDS7 is ignored, KDS7 managed MULTICAST group_ip,tt MULTICAST group_ip,ttl<CR multicast address automatically. #KDS-MULTICAST l<CR><LF> > ttl – Time to Live of the streamed 0.0.0.0,64<CR> packets. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 Receive OK for the command. Packet structure: Packet ID (1, 2, 3…) (2 bytes in length) Length (data length + 2 for CRC) – (2 bytes in length) Data (data length -2 bytes) CRC – 2 bytes KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 <CR><LF> Admin, only 'admin' is acceptable #LOGIN?<CR> on KDS7 devices) NOTE: The permission system works only if security is enabled with the “SECUR” command. For devices that support security, LOGIN allows the user to run commands KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 – Network gateway dns - DNS address q_mode – enable 802-1 802.1Q 0 – Off, vlan_id cos dscp are irrelevant for SET command and will be ignored 1 – On vlan_id – 2~4000 cos – 0~7 KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 IP address set DHCP, the user must by the factory or the net-ip configure a static IP command). address for the device. • Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 - DNS address to the subnet mask used for the host IP, the command will return an error. Subnet and gateway compliancy specified by RFC950. NOTE: This sets the device to DHCP OFF automatically. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 <port_format> – Type of signal on the port: ANALOG_AUDIO <port_index> – The port number as printed on the front or rear panel <signal_type> – Signal ID attribute: AUDIO <direction> – Direction of the port: IN – Input KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 IDs separated by ANALOG_AUDIO commas. RS-232 This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command. USB_A USB_B USB_C STREAM <port_index> – The port number as printed on the front or rear panel <signal_type> – Signal ID attribute: KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 – 1 to n (machine Get com port ␣ UART? Set baud rate to 9600, 8 ~nn@UART com_id,baud_ #UART? com_id<CR> configuration. data bits, parity to none and dependent) rate,data_bits,parity, baud_rate – 9600 - 115200 stop bit to 1: stop_bits_mode,serial_ KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 62 – Audio level (range between 0 to 100) #X-AUD- ~nn@X-AUD- Get audio level of a X-AUD-LVL? The following attributes comprise Get the audio level of a KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 <direction_type>.<p MUTE <direction_type> ␣ OUT – Output ort_format>.<port_index>.< .<port_format>.<port_i #X-MUTE? out.hdmi.1.audi <port_format> – Type of signal signal_type>.<index><CR> ndex>.<signal_type>.<i o.1<CR> ndex>,state<CR><LF> on the port: HDMI ANALOG_AUDIO STREAM ALL – All audio output <port_index> – The port number KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 64 HDMI written: ANALOG_AUDIO STREAM #X-ROUTE? DANTE – Only available on KDS- out.hdmi.1<CR> SW3-EN7 <port_index> – The port number is interpreted as: as printed on the front or rear panel <signal_type> – Signal ID #X-ROUTE? attribute: KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 65 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Function Description Syntax Response Parameters/Attributes Example out.hdmi.1.video.1<CR> VIDEO AUDIO <index> – Indicates a specific channel number when there are This is an Extended multiple channels of the same type Protocol 3000 command. KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 66 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_8 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_9 (Reserved) 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 KDS-17EN-SW2 - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 67 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 68 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.