USER MANUAL
MODEL:
DS Vision® Digital
HD Digital Distribution System
P/N: 2900-300283 Rev 2
DS Vision® Digital – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the DS Vision® Digital HD Digital Distribution System 4
4 Connecting the DS Vision® Digital 7
4.1 Connecting the Player and the Screen 7
5 Media Distribution 8
5.1 Mounting the Receiver 10
6 Serial Control 11
7 Terminal IP Connectivity 12
8 Scalability 13
8.1 Cascading to Increase the Distance 13
8.2 Cascading to Increase the Number of Displays 14
9 Technical Specifications 18
Figures
Figure 1: DS Vision® Digital Transmitter 5
Figure 2: DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster 5
Figure 3: DS Vision® Digital Receiver 6
Figure 4: Media Distribution to a Single Display 8
Figure 5: Media Distribution to Three Displays 9
Figure 6: Transmitter Connections 9
Figure 7: Receiver Connections 10
Figure 8: VESA Standard Screw Holes 10
Figure 9: Serial Control 11
Figure 10: Terminal IP Connectivity 12
Figure 11: 2-Hop Cascaded System 13
Figure 12: 6-Hop Cascaded System 14
Figure 13: Primary and Secondary Cascaded System 15
Figure 14: Cascaded Broadcaster and Transmitter 16
Figure 15: Sixteen Displays 17
DS Vision® Digital - Introduction
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1 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DS Vision® Digital HD Digital
Distribution System, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Digital signage
Media distribution
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DS Vision® Digital - Getting Started
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Ensure that the player and the screens are compatible. Check that they work
together before connecting the DS Vision Digital system.
2.1 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)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer DS Vision® Digital away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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DS Vision® Digital - Getting Started
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
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.
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DS Vision® Digital - Overview
3 Overview
DS Vision® Digital is a high-definition (HD) digital distribution system that delivers
real-time digital, non-compressed content to digital signage terminals up to 200m
(660ft) away. DS Vision® Digital enables you to manage digital signage assets.
The DS Vision® Digital system offers the following high-level capabilities:
Media distribution
Display serial control
Terminal IP connectivity
Scalability
3.1 Defining the DS Vision® Digital HD Digital Distribution
System
This section defines the DS Vision® Digital system.
The system includes a:
Transmitter (see Section 3.1.1)
Broadcaster (see Section 3.1.2)
Receiver (see Section 3.1.3)
This table defines the models:
Kramer Model
Kramer Part
Number
Full Description
DSVD-T (0VS60012)
50-0000609011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Transmitter
DSVD-B (0VS60011)
50-0000599011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Broadcaster 3-ports
DSVD-R (0VS60010)
50-0000589011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Receiver
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3.1.1 The DS Vision® Digital Transmitter
Figure 1: DS Vision® Digital Transmitter
#
Feature
Function
1
12V DC POWER Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
2
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
Serial extension for terminal control
3
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
IP extension
4
DP Connector
DP++ player connection
5
HDMI Connector
HDMI player connection
6
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
System cable to receiver
3.1.2 The DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster
Figure 2: DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster
#
Feature
Function
1
12V DC POWER Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
2
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
Serial extension for terminal control
3
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
IP extension
4
HDMI Connector
HDMI player connection
5
DP Connector
DP++ player connection
6
CASCADE/Local
For cascading units or local display connection
7
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
System cable to receivers (up to three)
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