Kramer KDS-EN7, KDS-DEC7 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

MODELS:

KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7

4K AVoIP Encoder / Decoder

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Contents

Contents 2
Introduction 4

Getting Started 4
Overview 5
Typical Applications 6
Controlling your KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 6

Defining KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder 7
Defining KDS-DEC7 4K AVoIP Decoder 8
Mounting KDS-EN7 9
Connecting KDS-EN7 10

Connecting the Audio/Input Output 11
Understanding LED Functionality 12
Connecting to KDS-EN7 via RS-232 12

Operating and Controlling KDS-EN7 13

Configuring the Network Switch 13
Using Menu Navigation Buttons 13
Operating via Ethernet 17

Using KDS-EN7 Embedded Web Pages 22

Defining KDS-EN7 AV Routing Parameters 25
Defining HDMI Input Settings 26
Defining Audio Settings 27
Managing EDID 29
General Device Settings 31
KDS-EN7 Network Settings 34
Defining KDS-EN7 Time and Date 36
Setting KDS-EN7 Security 37
Defining KDS-EN7 User Access 41
Defining KDS-EN7 Gateway Settings 44
Viewing KDS-EN7 Status 47
Viewing KDS-EN7 Connections Status 48
Viewing KDS-EN7 Advanced Status 49
Viewing the About Page 50

Using KDS-DEC7 Embedded Web Pages 51

Defining KDS-DEC7 AV Routing Parameters 53
Configuring OSD settings 55
Configuring KVM Settings 57
Setting the Video Wall 59
Configuring the Overlay 62
Defining Video Settings 65
Defining KDS-DEC7 Switching Mode 66
Defining KDS-DEC7 Settings 69
KDS-DEC7 Network Settings 70
Defining KDS-DEC7 Time and Date 71
Setting KDS-DEC7 Security 72
Defining KDS-DEC7 User Access 73
Defining Gateway Settings 73
Viewing KDS-DEC7 Status 74
Viewing KDS-DEC7 Connections Status 75
Viewing KDS-DEC7 Advanced Status 76
Viewing the KDS-DEC7 About Page 77

KVM Roaming, OSD menu and Fast Switching 78

Configuring KVM Roaming 79
KVM and OSD Menu Switching 82
Fast switching configuration 83

Upgrading Firmware 84

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Technical Specifications 85

KDS-EN7 Specifications 85
KDS-DEC7 Specifications 86
Default Communication Parameters 87
Default EDID 87
Default Parameters 90
KDS-DEC7 Default Parameters 91

Protocol 3000 93

Understanding Protocol 3000 93
Protocol 3000 Commands 94
Result and Error Codes 113

KDS JSON Configuration API 114

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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!

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.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-EN7 or

www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC7 to check for up-to-date user manuals,

application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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 KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.

• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.

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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. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular
country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/quality/environment.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder / KDS-DEC7 4K

AVoIP Decoder. KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 is an advanced encoder/decoder for streaming 4K

video signals, USB, IR, RS-232, or CEC signals via Ethernet over copper cable in unicast
(one-to-one) or multicast (one-to-many) configurations.

KDS-EN7 encodes and streams the video signal, and transmits USB, IR, RS-232, or CEC

signals over an IP network. KDS-DEC7 decodes the video signal and receives USB, IR,
RS-232, or CEC signals.

KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 provide exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation,

and flexible control.

Exceptional Quality

• Video Streaming Transmitter/Receiver - Streams up to 4K@30Hz (4:4:4) resolution
signals over a 1G network interface.

• Streaming Support – Provides unicast and multicast streaming.

• Flexible Analog Audio Embedding and De-embedding - Select the balanced analog

audio as input to embed into the streaming and HDMI output signal, or as output to
extract the HDMI audio signal and output it as balanced analog audio.

• Analog Audio De-embedding – KDS-DEC7 extracts the HDMI audio signal or LAN
streaming audio and outputs it as balanced analog audio.

• Video Wall Support – KDS-DEC7 can create a grid and/or mosaic video wall of up to
16x16 displays.

• KVM and OSD Menu Switching - KDS-DEC7 On Screen Display Menu triggered by USB
hotkey for quick switching between different encoders.

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Advanced and User-friendly Operation

• Convenient and Comprehensive Control – Control the unit using intuitive embedded web
pages, Protocol 3000 API commands via Ethernet, or front panel LCD and navigation
buttons.

• Supports Grid or Mosaic Video Wall.

• Built–in Resilient Security Features - Preserves the integrity, availability and

confidentiality of the IT network via a highly secured and resilient AVoIP solution.

KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 comply with IT security requirements, including 802.1x and

HTTPS/TLS.

• PoE Support – Powered with PoE connection from PoE switch.

• Keyboard and Mouse Roaming.

• Control Gateway - Through P3K or special TCP connection, users can

control/communicate with IR, RS-232, or CEC to the connected devices.

• Separate Service LAN Port – can be used for physical separation between AV and
command streams to separate LAN for security and reliability purposes.

Flexible Connectivity

• Analog/embedded audio inputs and outputs.

Typical Applications

KDS-EN7 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.

• 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-EN7 / KDS-DEC7

Control your KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 directly via Navigation buttons, or via:

• The Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.

• Protocol commands.

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Defining KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder

Figure 1: KDS-EN7 4K AVoIP Encoder

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Feature

Function

HOST USB Type B Port

Connect to a USB host, for example, a PC for KVM/USB support.

LCD Display

Use for device configuration such as unique channel/AV stream setting
on encoder and channel tuning on decoder.

Menu
Navigation
Button



Press to return to the previous menu.



Press to move up to the next configuration parameter.



Press to go to the next menu.



Press to move down to the next configuration parameter.

Enter

Press to accept changes.

LINK LED

See Understanding LED Functionality on page 12.

NET LED

ON LED

24V/5A DC Connector

Connect to the power adapter (purchased separately).

RESET Recessed Button

Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the device to its factory default
values. All LEDs flash.

LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE)
RJ-45 Port

Unicast: connect for streaming either directly to a decoder or via LAN.
Multicast: connect to multiple decoders or connect to one decoder to
which multiple decoders are daisy-chained via SERVICE (1G) port.

LAN SERVICE 1G RJ-45
Port

Used optionally for physical separation between AV and command
streams to separate LAN for security and reliability purposes.

RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to an RS-232 device to use as a Gateway and bi-directional
signal extension (even when no AV signal is extended).

AUDIO IN/OUT 5-pin
Terminal Block Connector

Connect to a balanced analog stereo audio source/acceptor.

IR 3.5 Mini Jack

Connect to an IR sensor or emitter for bi-directional signal extension
(even when no AV signal is extended). Expected voltage for IR receiver

- (3.3V).

HDMI IN Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an additional KDS-EN7 device to loop the signal, or to a
local acceptor.

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Defining KDS-DEC7 4K AVoIP Decoder

Figure 2: KDS-DEC7 4K AVoIP Decoder

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Feature

Function

USB Type A Port

Connect to a keyboard and mouse.

LCD Display

Upon power up, displays the last video source. Use for device
information and configuration.

Menu Navigation
Button



Press to return to the previous menu.



Press to move up to the next configuration parameter.



Press to go to the next menu.



Press to move down to the next configuration parameter.

Enter

Press to accept changes.

LINK LED

See Understanding LED Functionality on page 12.

NET LED

ON LED

24V/5A DC Connector

Connect to the power adapter (purchased separately).

RESET Recessed Button

Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the device to its factory
default values. All LEDs flash.

LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE)
RJ-45 Port

Connect for streaming.

LAN SERVICE 1G
RJ-45 Port

Use, optionally, to create a physical separation between AV streams
(MEDIA) and command streams (SERVICE), for enhancing security
and reliability.

RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to an RS-232 device to use as a Gateway and bi-directional
signal extension (even when no AV signal is extended).

AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to a balanced analog stereo audio acceptor.

IR 3.5 Mini Jack

Connect to an IR sensor or emitter for bi-directional signal extension
(even when no AV signal is extended). Expected voltage for IR
receiver – (3.3V).

HDMI IN Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

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Mounting KDS-EN7

This section provides instructions for mounting KDS-EN7. 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).

• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

Caution:

• Mount KDS-EN7 before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.

• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

• Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

Mount KDS-EN7 in a rack:

• Use the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-EN7).

Mount KDS-EN7 on a surface using one of the following methods:

• 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-EN7.

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Connecting KDS-EN7

By-default, the device uses PoE for powering the device. Optionally, you can separately
purchase a power adapter to connect to the product and plug into the mains electricity.

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KDS-EN7 and

KDS-DEC7. After connecting your devices, connect their power and then switch on the power

to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting the KDS-EN7 to a KDS-DEC7

To connect KDS-EN7 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a server or a media player) to the HDMI IN
connector on the KDS-EN7.

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-EN7.

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3. Connect the LAN MEDIA 1G(PoE) RJ-45 port on the KDS-EN7 to the LAN MEDIA
1G(PoE) RJ-45 port on the KDS-DEC7 via a LAN switch.

4. Connect the HDMI OUT connector on the KDS-DEC7 to an HDMI acceptor (for
example, a display).

5. Connect the AUDIO OUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KDS-DEC7 to a
balanced stereo audio acceptor (for example, an audio amplifier).

6. Connect the USB ports:

▪ On KDS-EN7, connect the HDMI input (for example, the server) to the USB HOST

port .

▪ On KDS-DEC7, connect a mouse and a keyboard to the two USB type A ports .

7. Control the display connected to KDS-DEC7 from the encoder side via IR:

▪ On KDS-EN7, connect an IR sensor cable to the IR 3.5mm mini jack .
▪ On KDS-DEC7, connect the IR 3.5mm mini jack to an emitter cable and attach

the emitter side to the IR sensor of the display.

8. Connect RS-232 3-pin terminal block connectors:

▪ On the KDS-EN7, connect the RS-232 port to a laptop/controller.
▪ On the KDS-DEC7, connect RS-232 to the display.

RS-232 bidirectional signals can be sent between the display and the laptop
connected to the HDMI OUT connector on the KDS-DEC7.

Connecting the Audio/Input Output

The following are the pinouts for connecting the input/output to a balanced or unbalanced
stereo audio acceptor:

Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio

Source/Acceptor

Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo

Audio Acceptor

Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio

Source to the Balanced Input

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Understanding LED Functionality

KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 LEDs function as follows:

LED

Color

Definition

LINK LED

Lights Green

A link is established between KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7
and is transmitting A/V signals.

Flashes Green

A signal is established, and a problem is detected.

NET LED

Off

No IP address is acquired.

Lights green

A valid IP address has been acquired.

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.

ON LED

Flashes Red

On fallback address acquiring, device ‘ON’ LED flashes
continuously in slow 0.5/10sec cadence.

Lights Green

When power is on.

Flashes Green Slowly

Device is in standby mode.

Flashes green fast

FW is downloaded in the background.

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.

Connecting to KDS-EN7 via RS-232

You can connect to KDS-EN7 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

This section applies to KDS-DEC7 too.

KDS-EN7 features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control
KDS-EN7.

Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of KDS-EN7 to a PC/controller, as
follows:

From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:

• Pin 2 to the TX pin on the KDS-EN7 RS-232 terminal block

• Pin 3 to the RX pin on the KDS-EN7 RS-232 terminal block

• Pin 5 to the G pin on the KDS-EN7 RS-232 terminal block

RS-232 Device KDS-EN7

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Operating and Controlling KDS-EN7

This section describes the following actions:

• Configuring the Network Switch on page 13.

• Using Menu Navigation Buttons on page 13.

• Operating via Ethernet on page 17.

Configuring the Network Switch

Before setting the system, make sure that your AV over IP network switch meets the following
minimum requirements:

• Jumbo Frames – On. (at least 8000 bytes).

• IGMP Snooping – On.

• IGMP Querier – On.

• IGMP Immediate/Fast Leave – On.

• Unregistered Multicast Filtering – On.

Using Menu Navigation Buttons

Connect the device to the 24V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains
electricity. The ON LED lights green, and the LINK LED flashes (indicating that no streaming
activity is detected).

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-EN7 Navigation Buttons on page 14.

• Using KDS-DEC7 Navigation Buttons on page 15.

KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 have slightly different menus.

Use the Navigation buttons / Use the:

• Up arrow – to move to the next configuration parameter.

• Left arrow – to return to the previous menu.

• Right arrow – to go to the next menu.

• Enter button – accept and save the change.

• Defining device settings.

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Using KDS-EN7 Navigation Buttons

• Defining Device Status on page 14.

• Viewing Device Information on page 14.

• Selecting the EDID on page 14.

• Defining HDCP Settings on page 15.

• Defining Encoder Device Channel Number on page 15.

Defining Device Status

View the device parameters.

To view device parameters:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status (DEV STATUS) menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to view the following information:

▪ LAN1 STATUS, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address
▪ LAN2 STATUS, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address.
▪ HDMI STATUS, including video input resolution and HDCP settings status.
▪ View Device channel ID (CH DEFINE).
▪ Device internal TEMPERATURE (°C).

Device status is viewed.

Viewing Device Information

To view device parameters:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to view the device firmware and hardware information:

▪ Firmware version (FW).
▪ Bootloader information (BL).
▪ Hardware version (HW).

Device information is viewed.

Selecting the EDID

To select the EDID:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device setting menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to select the EDID settings menu.

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3. Select the EDID from the following options:

Select

EDID Setting

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Default

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4K30_2.0CH

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4K30_Dolby

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1080P50_Dolby

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720P50_2.0

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720P50_Dolby

4. Press Enter to accept change.

EDID on the input is set.

Defining HDCP Settings

Enable or disable HDCP on the input via the navigation buttons.

To define HDCP settings:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the HDCP Settings menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to select HDCP support mode:

▪ Select ON to enable HDCP support.
▪ Select OFF to disable HDCP support.

3. Press Enter to accept HDCP mode.

Defining Encoder Device Channel Number

Set a device channel number from 1 to 999.

To define the encoder channel number:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the CH DEFINE menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to set a first digit (0 to 9).

3. Press left and right arrows to add another digit (0 to 9).

4. Press Enter to accept channel number.

Channel number for this device is defined.

Using KDS-DEC7 Navigation Buttons

Defining Device Status

You can view the device parameters.

To view device parameters:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to view the following information:

▪ LAN 1 status, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address
▪ LAN2 status, including IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address.

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▪ HDMI status, including video input resolution and HDCP settings status.
▪ View the encoder channel that was selected.
▪ Device internal temperature (°C).

Device status is viewed.

Viewing Device Information

To view device parameters:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device status menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to view the device firmware and hardware information:

▪ Firmware version.
▪ Bootloader information.
▪ Hardware version.

Device information is viewed.

Selecting the video input signal

You can either select the streaming input or the local HDMI input signal to route to the HDMI
output.

To select the streaming input:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the device setting menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to select Input Setting.

3. Select one of the HDMI inputs:

▪ STREAM IN
▪ HDMI IN

4. Press Enter to accept change.

The input is selected.

Defining Output Resolution

Select the display resolution.

To select the output resolution:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the Device Settings menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to select RESOLUTION Setting:

▪ Pass-through
▪ 720P60
▪ 1080P60
▪ 1080P50
▪ 2160P25
▪ 2160P30

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3. Press Enter to accept output resolution.

Resolution is selected.

Selecting an Encoder Device Channel Number on the decoder

Select the channel number of a specific encoder.

To select an encoder channel number:

1. Press the left or right arrows to access the encoder CH Select menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows to select the first digit (0 to 9).

3. Press left and right arrows to add another digit (0 to 9).

Channel number for the specific encoder is selected.

Operating via Ethernet

This section describes the following actions:

• Allocating the IP Address via LCD screen menu on page 17.

• Accessing the Web UI on page 18.

• Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC on page 19.

• Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 21.

• Configuring Ethernet Port on page 21.

Allocating the IP Address via LCD screen menu

KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 IP default static addresses are: 192.168.1.39 for the Encoder and

192.168.1.40 for the Decoder. By default, DHCP is enabled, and assigns an IP address to the
device. If DHCP Server is not available, for example, in case a device is connected directly to
the laptop, that device gets the default IP address. If these IP addresses are already in use,
the system searches for a random unique IP in the range of 192.168.X.Y. the allocated IP
address can be identified using the LCD screen menu.

Setting Channel Number

Each encoder requires a unique channel number, and the connected decoders should be
tuned to that encoder channel. You can set the channel number via the LCD screen menu or
the embedded web pages.

To set the channel number for KDS-EN7/KDS-DEC7, via LCD screen menu:

1. Connect the device to the 24V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains
electricity. The ON LED lights green, and the LINK LED flashes (indicating that no
streaming activity is detected).

2. In the LCD screen menu, go to DEV SETTINGS > CH DEFINE.

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3. Change channel number using arrow buttons:

▪ For the KDS-EN7 set a unique channel number.
▪ For each of the KDS-DEC7 devices, set to the defined KDS-EN7 channel number.

4. Press Enter to save your selection.

To set the channel number via web pages:

1. Connect the KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 Ethernet port to the network and power the device.

2. Access the embedded web pages.

3. In the Main page:

▪ For KDS-EN7:

 Go to AV Routing page.
 Select Channel ID and define the channel ID number.

▪ For KDS-DEC7:

 Go to AV Routing page.
 Select Channel ID (corresponding to the desired encoder channel ID).

By default, KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7 are DHCP-enabled. This section describes how to
operate via the Ethernet and access the IP address when DHCP is enabled and when a static
IP address is used.

You can connect to KDS-EN7 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• When DHCP is enabled (see, for example, KDS-EN7 Network Settings on page 34).

When using a static IP Address (DHCP is disabled):

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a

PC on page 19).

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, (using a static IP address) using a straight-through
cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 21).

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.

Accessing the Web UI

By default, IP setting for KDS-7 Decoders is DHCP.

To access the Web UI, perform the following:

1. Connect the LAN port of the device to a local area network.
Make sure that there is a DHCP server in the Network so that the device can obtain a
valid IP address.

2. Connect your PC to the same network as the device.

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3. Input the device’s IP address in the browser and press Enter, the following window pops
up.
Allocated IP address can be checked using LCD screen menu.

Figure 7: Login Window

4. Input username and password (default username / password: admin / admin) and click
Sign In to enter the main page of web UI.

Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of KDS-EN7 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying KDS-EN7
with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting KDS-EN7 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

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3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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 9 or Figure 10.

Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

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Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 11.
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.

Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of KDS-EN7 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.

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Using KDS-EN7 Embedded Web Pages

KDS-EN7 enables you to configure settings via Ethernet using built-in, user-friendly web

pages. The Web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection.

You can also configure KDS-EN7 via Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000

Commands on page 94).

Before attempting to connect, perform the procedure in Operating via Ethernet on page 17.

If a web page does not update correctly, clear your Web browser’s cache.

Some features might not be supported by some mobile device operating systems.

KDS-EN7 enables performing the following:

• Defining KDS-EN7 AV Routing Parameters on page 25.

• Defining HDMI Input Settings on page 26.

• Defining Audio Settings on page 27.

• Managing EDID on page 29.

• General Device Settings on page 31.

• KDS-EN7 Network Settings on page 34.

• Defining KDS-EN7 Time and Date on page 36.

• Setting KDS-EN7 Security on page 37.

• Defining KDS-EN7 User Access on page 41.

• Defining KDS-EN7 Gateway Settings on page 44.

• Viewing KDS-EN7 Status on page 47.

• Viewing KDS-EN7 Connections Status on page 48.

• Viewing KDS-EN7 Advanced Status on page 49.

• Viewing the About Page on page 50.

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To Browse the KDS-EN7 Web Pages:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Type the IP number of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the
default IP number:

. The Login window appears.

Figure 12: Login Window

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3. Enter the Username and Password (Admin/Admin, by default).
The KDS-EN7 page appears.

Figure 13: 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.

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Defining KDS-EN7 AV Routing Parameters

Set the KDS-EN7 AV routing parameters.

To set AV routing parameters:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 13).

2. Define the following settings:

▪ Channel ID: Set Channel ID and click APPLY.

Channel ID defines the device input ID (1 to 999).

▪ Channel Name: Enter the Stream Name and click APPLY.

Stream name is identical to Host name (see General Device Settings on page 31)

can include up to 24 characters; “-“ and “_” are allowed within the name.
by default, the name is the model name and MAC address connected by “-“.

▪ Volume: Use the slider to adjust the analog audio output volume (0 to 100%).

Default is 80 (0dB), 100% (12dB) and 0 is mute.

▪ Mute: Mute/unmute all audio outputs (HDMI OUT, AUDIO OUT, and MEDIA ports).
▪ Play/Stop: Start or stop streaming of video, audio, IR, RS-232 and USB signals.

3. View the following streaming parameters: HDCP Encryption, Resolution, Aspect Ratio,
Audio Channels, Audio Rate and Audio Format.

Routing parameters are defined.

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Defining HDMI Input Settings

Define KDS-EN7 video settings.

To define HDMI input settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select AV. The Video tab in the AV Routing page appears.

Figure 14: AV Settings – Video Settings Tab

2. Define the following settings:

▪ HDMI: enable/disable HDCP support for the HDMI input.
▪ Image Preview: view the output video streaming preview.
▪ Maximum Bit Rate: select the maximum transmission bandwidth.

Select bandwidth (10Mbps, 50Mbps, 100Mbps, 150Mbps and 200Mbps) or Best
Effort to set bandwidth for best video quality output.

After setting the maximum bit rate you need to restart the device.

▪ Maximum Video Frame Rate (%): use the slider to configure the maximum frame

rate in proportion. 100% (default) means zero compression on the frame rate.

3. Click SAVE.

HDMI input settings are defined.

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Defining Audio Settings

Define KDS-EN7 audio settings.

To define Audio settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select AV. The Video tab in the AV Settings page appears (see

Figure 14).

2. Select the Audio tab. The Audio tab appears.

Figure 15: AV Settings – Audio Tab

3. Select IN or OUT to select the audio direction.

If IN is selected, the analog audio port is set as an input and KDS-EN7 includes 2
optional audio sources.

If OUT is selected, the analog audio port is set as an output and KDS-EN7 includes
only the HDMI audio source.

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4. Define the audio source (HDMI or analog audio when the analog port is set as IN)
selection mode:

Last Connected: the device
switches the last connected audio
source to the output.

Priority: Set the connection
priority by clicking and dragging
an input to set its priority order.
The device switches the highest
priority audio input to the output.

Manual: manually select the
audio source. The device
switches an audio source only
when selected manually.

5. Set the Audio Connection Guard Time (10 seconds, by default), which is the audio signal
loss time interval.
For example, when in the Last Connected or Priority modes, the currently selected
analog audio signal is lost (either becomes silent or is unplugged), the HDMI audio
source is automatically selected.

6. Click SAVE.

Audio settings are defined.

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Managing EDID

You can select the EDID and lock it if required.

To manage EDID:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select AV. The Video tab in the AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 14).

2. Select the EDID tab. The EDID Management tab appears.

Figure 16: AV Settings – EDID Management Tab

3. Set EDID Lock:

▪ Click ON, to lock to the last acquired EDID.
▪ Click OFF, to unlock and acquire a new EDID.

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4. Select EDID mode from the drop-down box:

Before selecting the EDID mode, set EDID Lock to OFF.

Default Mode: set to the default,
built-in, EDID.

Passthrough: acquire EDID from
a specific decoder:

• Enter the decoder IP address.

• Click READ.

The EDID is copied from the
decoder to the encoder.

Custom: download the EDID file
from an external source.
To remove an EDID from the list:

• Select an EDID file from the
list.

• Click REMOVE.

To upload an EDID file:

• Click UPLOAD.

• Select an EDID file from the

Open window.

• Click UPLOAD.
the EDID file is added to the
list.

• Select the file and click
UPLOAD.

You can load up to 8 EDID files. If 8 files are loaded,
you need to remove a file from the list.
default.bin cannot be deleted.

The list returns to its default list upon factory reset.

EDID is managed.

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General Device Settings

Change the Host Name, which is identical to the Channel ID name (see Defining KDS-EN7

AV Routing Parameters on page 25), view the device model, H/W release version, serial

number and MAC address.

Though the device has only one MAC address, you can configure up to two separate IP
addresses for the two Ethernet ports in two subnets using one MAC address
(see KDS-EN7 Network Settings on page 34).

KDS-EN7 enables performing the following actions via the General Settings tab:

• Locking/Unlocking the Front Panel on page 32.

• Importing/Exporting Device Settings on page 33.

• Locating the Device on page 33.

• Managing the Firmware Version on page 33.

• Restarting or Resetting the Device on page 33.

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Locking/Unlocking the Front Panel

To lock/unlock the front panel:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears.

Figure 17: Device Settings – General Tab

2. Lock/Unlock the device front panel:

▪ Click Off, to enable device control from the front panel via the LCD screen and the

navigation buttons(see Using Menu Navigation Buttons on page 13).

▪ Click On, to disable device control via the navigation buttons.

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Importing/Exporting Device Settings

You can select the type of device settings to export/import from/to the device.

To import or export the device settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. In the General Device Settings page, select the setting types to import or export.

▪ All without IP – Select all the settings, excluding the IP address.
▪ Streams – Select video, audio, IR, CEC and RS-232 settings.
▪ AV Settings Only – Select only video and audio settings.
▪ All including IP – Select all the settings including the IP address.

3. When importing, do the following (when exporting, go to the next step):

▪ 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).

The settings file is imported/exported.

Locating the Device

Locate the specific device in the system.

To locate the device:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. In the General Device Settings page, click APPLY next to Locate Device.
The located device NET and ON LEDs on the front panel flashes for 60 seconds.

The device is located in the system.

Managing the Firmware Version

To upgrade the firmware, view the date of the last upgrade, or rollback to the previous
firmware revision in case of a problem, see Upgrading Firmware on page 84.

Click ROLLBACK to update to the previous FW version.

Restarting or Resetting the Device

Click RESTART to reboot the device and click RESET to restore device factory default
settings.

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KDS-EN7 Network Settings

The device enables performing the following actions:

• Defining Interface Settings on page 34.

• Defining IP Casting Mode Setting on page 35.

• Managing TCP/UDP Ports on page 36.

Defining Interface Settings

Define interface settings for each of the Ethernet ports.

To define interface settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select the Network tab. The Network tab appears.

Figure 18: Device Settings – Network Tab

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3. Set the Media port Stream service parameters:

▪ DHCP mode – Set DHCP to On (default) or Off.
▪ IP Address – When DHCP mode is set to Off, the device uses a static IP address.

This requires entering mask and gateway addresses.

▪ Mask Address – Enter subnet mask.
▪ Gateway address – Enter the gateway address.

Note that Stream Service is assigned only to the Media port.

4. Set the P3K & Gateway service parameters:

▪ Port – Set the P3K & Gateway port to Media (default) or Service.

P3K & Gateway can be assigned to either Media or Service port, but if it is assigned to
Media port with DHCP enabled and 802.1Q disabled, it will share the same IP address
with the Stream Service.

Otherwise, it should be assigned with another IP address, which must have a subnet
that is different than the Stream Service.

▪ 802.1Q – Click On to enable 802.1Q standard for P3K & Gateway service, or click

Off (default) to disable.

If Media port is selected and 802.1Q is disabled for P3K & Gateway, both VLAN Tag

and IP setting for P3K & Gateway are not available.

▪ VLAN Tag – Enter an integer number to specify a VLAN ID (1 - 4093) to P3K &

Gateway services. This way, the P3K&Gateway service will have the VLAN packets
tagged to Network.

▪ DHCP mode – Set DHCP to On (default) or Off.
▪ IP Address – When DHCP mode is set to Off, the device uses a static IP address.

This requires entering mask and gateway addresses.

▪ Mask Address – Enter subnet mask.
▪ Gateway address – Enter the gateway address.

IP interface parameters are defined.

Defining IP Casting Mode Setting

Define the following:

• Check Unicast or Multicast (default) mode.

• When in Multicast mode, set the multicast address prefix (default, 255) and TTL, to

define the lifetime of data in the computer/Network to prevent an IP packet from
propagating endlessly through the Network (default, 64).

IP Casting is defined.

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Managing TCP/UDP Ports

To manage TCP/UDP ports:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select the Network tab. The Network tab opens (see Figure 18).

3. Define TCP (default, 5000) and UDP (default, 50000) ports.

TCP/UDP ports are defined.

Defining KDS-EN7 Time and Date

You can sync the device time and date to any server around the world.

To sync device time and date to a server:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select the Time and Date tab. The Time and Date tab appears.

Figure 19: Device Settings – Time and Date Tab

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3. Next to Use Time Server (NTP), click YES to use time server (NTP).
Network fields are enabled.

4. Type in server information:

▪ Enter the server address.
▪ Set daily sync hour.

5. Enable/disable daylight savings time.

6. If enabled, enter daylight savings time (start and end).

7. Click SAVE.

The devices date and time are synchronized to the server address entered.

Setting KDS-EN7 Security

The Security tab configures device 802.1x authentication to limit unauthorized access, and
HTTPS/TLS for establishing an encrypted connection to an authenticated peer over the

network.

This section describes the following actions:

• Configuring HTTPS on page 38.

• Defining 802.1x Authentication on page 39.

Contact your IT administrator for the network access authentication.

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Configuring HTTPS

To configure HTTPS:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select Security tab. The Security tab appears.

Figure 20: Device Settings – Security Tab

3. For HTTPS server, click ON to enable HTTPS authentication service (default) or Off to
disable HTTPS authentication.

4. When set to ON check one of the following settings:

▪ Internal Certificate – To use the factory default certificate for authentication.
▪ Server Certificate – To submit certificate from the server for authentication. To do

so, click to upload the certificate. enter the private key password (assigned by
the IT administrator) and click APPLY & REBOOT.

Figure 21: Security Tab – Server Certificate

5. Click APPLY.

HTTPS is configured.

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Defining 802.1x Authentication

To configure security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select Security tab. The Security tab appears (see Figure 20).

3. For 802.1x authentication, click ON to enable 802.1x authentication service. 802.1x
supports authentication based on port and MAC address.

4. When set to ON check one of the following settings:

▪ 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 22: Security Tab – EAP-MSCHAP V2 Authentication

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▪ EAP-TLS – To submit certificate from the server for authentication. To do so, enter

the Username, click to upload the certificates and keys, and enter the private key
password (assigned by IT administrator).
Set Server Certificate On.

Figure 23: EAP-TLS – Certificates and Password

5. Click APPLY.

Security is configured.

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Defining KDS-EN7 User Access

The Users tab enables activating device security and defining logon authentication details.
When device security is on, web page access requires authentication upon initial landing on
operation page. The default password is admin. By default, security is disabled.

Enabling User Access

To enable security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select Users tab.

Figure 24: Device Settings – Users Tab

3. Click On next to Security Status to enable web page authentication (Off by default). The
following message appears.

Figure 25: Security Tab – Security Status

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4. Click PROCEED. The web page refreshes, and the password fields are visible.

Security is enabled and access requires authentication.

Disabling User Access

To enable security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select Users tab (see Figure 24).

Figure 26: Device Settings – Users Tab

3. Click Off next to Security Status to enable web page authentication. The following
message appears.

Figure 27: Security Tab – Security Status

4. Enter the current password.

5. Click PROCEED.

Security is disabled.

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Logging Out

You can define the time of inactivity before the page logs out automatically by setting the
Inactivity auto-logout time (in minutes).

Changing the Password

To change the password:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 17).

2. Select Users tab (see Figure 24).

Figure 28: Device Settings – Users Tab

3. Next to New Password, enter the new password.

4. Next to Confirm Password, enter the new password again.

5. Click CHANGE.

Password has changed.

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Defining KDS-EN7 Gateway Settings

KDS-EN7 enables configuring CEC, RS-232 and/or IR gateway Control. You can perform the

following actions:

• Configuring CEC Settings on page 44.

• Configuring RS-232 Settings on page 45.

• Configuring IR Settings on page 46.

Configuring CEC Settings

KDS-EN7 sends CEC commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the
KDS-EN7 built-in control gateway, to control CEC enabled devices that are connected to the
KDS-EN7 HDMI output and input.

To set CEC Gateway:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Control. The Control>Settings page appears.

Figure 29: Control > Settings Page – CEC Settings

2. Click Enable to enable CEC gateway or click Disable.

3. Select the HDMI port from the drop-down list to which CEC commands are sent:

▪ HDMI Input (HDMI IN).
▪ HDMI Loop Through (HDMI OUT).

4. Enter the CEC command.
Use hex format for the CEC command, up to 32 hex digits.

5. Click SEND.

6. View the CEC-enabled device response.

CEC Gateway is configured.

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Configuring RS-232 Settings

KDS-EN7 sends RS-232 commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the
KDS-EN7 built-in control gateway, to devices that are connected to the KDS-EN7 RS-232

port.

To set RS-232 Gateway:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Control. The Control>Settings page appears (see

Figure 29).

Figure 30: Control > Settings Page – RS-232 Settings

2. Click Enable to enable RS-232 gateway or click Disable.

3. Define the RS-232 gateway port (5001, by default).

4. Enter the Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 (default).

5. Enter the Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8 (default).

6. Enter Parity: None (default), Odd or Even.

7. Enter Stop Bits: 1 (default) or 2.

8. Click SAVE.

RS-232 Gateway is configured.

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Configuring IR Settings

KDS-EN7 sends IR commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the KDS-EN7

built-in control gateway, to IR connected devices.

To set RS-232 Gateway:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Control. The Control>Settings page appears.

Figure 31: Control > Settings Page – IR Settings

2. Set IR direction:

▪ IN – Configure the IR port as an input port that is connected to an IR receiver cable.
▪ OUT – Configure the IR port as an output port that is connected to an IR emitter

cable.

IR Gateway is configured.

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Viewing KDS-EN7 Status

View the device status.

To view device status:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Diagnostics. The Status tab appears.

Figure 32: Diagnostics – Status Tab

2. View the Device Status:

▪ Active, for normal operation (green indication).
▪ Standby, when device is powered Off, booting or in standby mode (yellow

indication).

3. View device internal heat status:

▪ Normal, for temperatures under 45°C (green indication).
▪ High, for temperatures between 45°C and 60°C (orange indication).
▪ Overheat, for temperatures higher than 60°C (red indication).

4. View the input status:

▪ On, when the input has a valid signal and is transmitting a signal (green indication).
▪ Off, when an input is not connected or there is no valid signal (gray indication).

5. View HDMI OUT and LAN output status:

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▪ On, when an output is transmitting a signal (green indication).
▪ Off, when an output has no signal output (gray indication).

Device status is viewed.

Viewing KDS-EN7 Connections Status

View the connection information status.

To view Connections status:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Diagnostics. The Status tab appears (see Figure 32).

2. Select the Connections tab.

Figure 33: Diagnostics – Status Tab

3. View the Connections status, including protocol type, client IP address and port, and the
device port.

Connections’ status is viewed.

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Viewing KDS-EN7 Advanced Status

View the system log and gateway messages counter.

To view log and message counter:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Diagnostics. The Status tab appears (see Figure 32).

2. Select the Advanced tab.

Figure 34: Diagnostics – Advanced Tab

3. Define Syslog activity:

▪ On, to enable device system log locally.
▪ Off (default), to disable device system log locally.

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 and counters are viewed.

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Viewing the About Page

View the web page hardware release, firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in
the About page.

Figure 35: About Page

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Using KDS-DEC7 Embedded Web Pages

KDS-DEC7 and can be operated remotely using the embedded web pages. The web pages

are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection.
Before attempting to connect, perform the procedures in Operating via Ethernet on page 17.

Some features might not be supported by some mobile device operating systems.

Some features might not be supported by some mobile device operating systems.

KDS-DEC7 enables performing the following:

• Defining KDS-DEC7 AV Routing Parameters on page 53.

• Configuring OSD settings on page 55.

• Configuring KVM Settings on page 57.

• Setting the Video Wall on page 59.

• Configuring the Overlay on page 62.

• Defining Video Settings on page 65.

• Defining KDS-DEC7 Settings on page 69.

• KDS-DEC7 Network Settings on page 70.

• Defining KDS-DEC7 Time and Date on page 71.

• Setting KDS-DEC7 Security on page 72.

• Defining KDS-DEC7 User Access on page 73.

• Defining Gateway Settings on page 73.

• Viewing KDS-DEC7 Status on page 74.

• Viewing KDS-DEC7 Connections Status on page 75.

• Viewing KDS-DEC7 Advanced Status on page 76.

• Viewing the KDS-DEC7 About Page on page 77.

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To Browse the KDS-DEC7 Web Pages:

1. Connect the LAN port of the device

Open your Internet browser.

2. Type the IP number of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the
default IP number:

. The Login window appears.

Figure 36: Login Window

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3. Enter the Username and Password (admin/admin, by default).
The KDS-DEC7 page appears.

Figure 37: KDS-DEC7 Main Page with Navigation List on Left

4. Click the tabs on the left side of the screen to access the relevant web page.

Defining KDS-DEC7 AV Routing Parameters

Set the KDS-DEC7 AV routing parameters.

To set AV routing parameters:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 37).

2. From the drop-down list next to Input Selection, set the input source to STREAM or
HDMI.

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3. If STREAM is selected next to Input Selection, set the Channel ID and Channel Name as
defined in Main > OSD Configuration > Channel List (see Configuring OSD settings
on page 55).
A depiction of the streaming appears under Preview.

If HDMI is selected next to Input Selection, the preview window and Channel ID and name
are hidden.

4. Use the slider next to Volume to adjust the analog audio output volume (0 to 100%).
Default is 80 (0dB), 100% (12dB) and 0 is mute.

5. Mute/unmute all audio outputs (HDMI OUT, AUDIO OUT, and LAN output).

▪ Play (default) or stop streaming of video, audio, IR, RS-232 and USB signals.

6. View the following streaming parameters: HDCP Encryption, Resolution, Aspect Ratio,
Audio Channels, Audio Rate and Audio Format.

Routing Parameters are defined.

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Configuring OSD settings

Configure the KDS-DEC7 OSD settings.

To configure the OSD:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 37).

2. Select the OSD Configuration tab.

Figure 38: Main Page – OSD Configuration Tab

3. Set the menu timeout in seconds.

4. Define the number of channels that are displayed per page in the channel list.
you can select 5 (default) to 10 per page (for 3840x2160 resolution, you can select up to
7 items per page).

5. Define the maximum number of channels that can be displayed (up to 999).

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6. Set the text color.

7. Set the background color.

8. Use the slider to define the text transparency from 0 to 100% (invisible).

9. View the channel list and perform the following actions:

▪ Click ADD to add the channel ID and name one by one to the Channel List.
▪ Click IMPORT to import a preset channel list (.json) to this channel list.
▪ Click EXPORT to export the channel list to your PC.

10. Set the menu font size and position.

11. Next to Display Device Information, click On to display Device Information on the screen
(including device version, IP address and MAC address, etc.) or click Off.

12. Click DISPLAY NOW (when device information is set to On).

13. Set the device information timeout.

If video is lost, and the sleep image is displayed, Device Information appears, and
at this state cannot be turned off.

14. Click SAVE.

OSD is configured.

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Configuring KVM Settings

Configure the KDS-DEC7 KVM settings.

To configure KVM settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 37).

2. Select the KVM Combiner tab.

Figure 39: Main Page – KVM Combiner Tab

3. Set USB over IP status. Check:

▪ Optimized for KVM (default), to enable KVM settings.

▪ USB Emulation, to enable USB pairing function.

4. Next to Request Time Out (sec), set the time for which the decoder that gets the USB
token from the encoder remains inactive, so then another routed decoder can get the
USB token from the encoder.
For example, If the request timeout is set to 10 seconds (default), when a decoder that
has the USB token remains inactive for 10 seconds, another decoder can get the USB
token from the encoder.

Enabled when Optimized for KVM is selected.

5. Set Roaming Master/Slave status. Check:

▪ Master, to configure the device as the Master (see Configuring Slave Devices When

Master is Selected on page 58).

▪ Slave (default), to configure the device as a Slave.

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Enabled when Optimized for KVM is selected.

6. Click SAVE.

KVM settings are configured.

Configuring Slave Devices When Master is Selected

When this KDS-DEC7 device is set as the Master, the following window appears showing this
device and its MAC address.

Figure 40: Roaming Master Window

To configure slave device status:

1. Define the number of rows and columns for roaming slaves (for example, 2 rows and 2
columns).

Figure 41: Roaming Slave Status Window

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2. Check a Master device to which the keyboard and mouse are connected.

3. Enter the MAC address of the roaming slave device(s).

4. Click SAVE.

Roaming Master/Slave configuration is defined.

Setting the Video Wall

The KDS-7 video wall can be configured as a:

• Grid Video Wall – with a defined number of horizontal and vertical screens that create a

complete video wall.

• Mosaic Video Wall – displays different orientations of same-size screens which do not
typically cover 100% of the content area and are in either landscape or portrait
orientation (via KDS-7-MNGR).

Set the video wall source by setting the (Channel ID), see Defining KDS-DEC7 AV

Routing Parameters on page 53.

Set the Video wall source is set via

Figure 42: Grid and Mosaic Video Walls

Note that The Mosaic Video Wall can be configured only from the Kramer KDS-7-MNGR.
If Mosaic Video Wall is selected (via KDS-7-MNGR), KDS-DEC7 shows the status in the

Video Wall tab.
You can change to Grid Video Wall from Mosaic Video Wall on KDS-7-MNGR or on

KDS-DEC7.

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To configure the KDS-DEC7 video wall:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 37).

2. Select the Video Wall tab.

Figure 43: Main Page – Video Wall Tab

3. Select Grid Video Wall mode from the drop-down box.

If Mosaic video wall is configured (only via KDS-7-MNGR), Grid video wall can be
selected to override KDS-7-MNGR settings.

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4. Set the video wall horizontal and vertical size (up to 16x16). For example, select a 2x3
video wall and view the layout.

Figure 44: 2x3 Video Wall Configuration

5. Define the Image stretch type over the video wall. Check:

▪ Fit In, to stretch the video to fit the screen.
▪ Fit Out, to maintain the source video aspect ratio and fill the video to the screen.

Note that part of the video may be cut out.

6. If required, rotate the video image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees (default is 0).

7. Set Bezel Compensation: the Viewable Width (VW), Outside Width (OW), Viewable
Height (VH) and Outside Height (OH).

Bezel Compensation – is used to avoid video display distortion by setting up the dimensions
of connected displays for bezel compensation. Enter the outside screen width and length
(which includes the bezel) and inside visual width and length (excluding bezel) for auto
compensation.

Figure 45: Bezel and Gap Compensation

8. Click Start/Stop to test the video wall.

9. Click SAVE.

Video wall is configured.

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Configuring the Overlay

Use the Overlay tab to perform the following actions:

• Configuring the Image Overlay on page 62.

• Configuring the Text Overlay on page 63.

Configuring the Image Overlay

To configure the image overlay:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 37).

2. Select the Overlay tab.

Figure 46: Main – Overlay Tab (Image Settings)

3. Click (image icon) to upload an image.

The image format must be PNG, the resolution up to 640x360, and file size up to
256KB.

4. Set the image location from the drop-down box (default is Top center).

5. Use the slider to define the image transparency from 0 to 100% (invisible).

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6. Check Show to display the image.

7. Click SAVE.

Image overlay is configured.

Configuring the Text Overlay

To configure the image overlay:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Main>AV Routing. The AV Routing page appears (see

Figure 37).

2. Select the Overlay tab (see Figure 46).

Figure 47: Main Page – Text Overlay Tab

3. Enter the overlay text (for example, Hello KRAMER).

4. Set the text size.

5. Set the text location from the drop-down box (default is Top center).

6. Set the text color.

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7. Use the slider to define the text transparency from 0 to 100% (invisible).

8. Check Show to display the text.

9. Set the Overlay timeout (min).

10. Click SAVE.

Text overlay is configured.

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Defining Video Settings

Define KDS-DEC7 video settings.

To define Video settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select AV. The Video page appears.

Figure 48: Video Settings

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2. From the drop-down list, set the maximum output resolution: Pass Through (default, the
output video resolution follows the input stream resolution), HD (720p60), Full HD
(1080p60), Full HD (1080p50), Ultra HD 2160p25 or Ultra HD (3840x2160@30Hz).

You cannot upscale a source with horizontal pixels > 1920.
For example, 2048x1080, 3840x2160 are not supported.

The output resolution can be downscaled by downscaling the horizontal + vertical
resolutions by half.
For example: 4096x2160 can be downscaled to 1920x1080.
Meaning 128 horizontal pixels are missing (4096/2 - 1920 = 128).

For example, 3840x2160 can be downscaled to 1280x720.
Meaning 640 horizontal pixels are missing (3840/2 - 1280 = 640) 360 vertical pixels
will be missing (2160/2 - 720 = 360).

3. Define display behavior:

▪ Sleep (5V-off) Delay On Video Signal Loss (sec): when video signal is lost, define

the delay time before setting 5V power off.

▪ Shutdown (CEC) Delay On Video Signal Loss (sec): when video signal is lost,

define the delay time before a CEC shutdown command is sent to the unit.

▪ Wake-up (CEC) Delay on Video Signal Detection (sec): when the device detects a

video signal, define the delay time before a CEC wake up command is sent to the
unit.

4. Enable/disable sleep image usage (ON/OFF).

5. Click next to Sleep Image to upload the image to be displayed when there is no
signal on the input.

6. Image preview

7. View live stream preview.

8. Set Force RGB mode:

▪ Check (default) to force RGB as the output video format.
▪ Uncheck.

9. Click SAVE.

HDMI input settings are defined.

Defining KDS-DEC7 Switching Mode

Set the switching mode to:

• Manual – Select an input manually and switching occurs whether a live signal is present
on the input or not.

• Last Connected – if the signal on the current input is lost, the KDS-DEC7 automatically
selects the last connected input (the delay depends on the configurable signal-lost
timeout).

• Priority – when the input sync signal is lost for any reason, the input with a live signal

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and next in priority is selected automatically, (the delay depending on the configurable
signal-lost timeout). This priority is configurable; the default setting is HDMI STREAM.

In both Last Connected and Priority modes, manually selecting an input (using the
remote input select button or web UI) overrides automatic selection.

To set the switching mode:

1. Go to the AV Settings>Video page.

2. Scroll down to Auto Switch.

3. Next to Switching Mode drop-down box, select the switching mode: Manual, Last
Connected or Priority.

Switching mode is set.

To change input priorities:

1. Scroll dow to Auto Switch.

2. Next to Switching Mode drop-down box, select Priority.

3. Click and drag an input between high and low to change the priorities.

to

Figure 49: Changing Input Priorities

4. Click SAVE.

Input priorities are set.

Setting Timeouts

KDS-DEC7 enables you to define a time delay before an automatic switching operation is

initiated by the system.

To define timeout settings:

1. Go to the AV Settings>Video page.

2. Scroll down to Auto Switch.

3. Under TIMEOUT AV, define timing for the following:

▪ Signal lost – Delay switching

When the active input signal is lost without being unplugged (for example when
player is on stop), delay switching to the other input (from 5 to 90 sec, default = 10).

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▪ Signal Detection Delay – Leave 5V ON & delay switching.

When a new AV source is connected to the inactive input, delay switching to this new
detected signal (from 0 to 90 sec, default = 0).

▪ Cable Plug Delay – Delay switching after connecting a cable.

When an input is plugged, delay switching to this input (from 0 to 90 sec, default = 0).

▪ Cable unplugged – Delay switching

When the active input is unplugged, delay switching to the other input (from 0 to 90
sec, default = 0).

▪ Signal Loss Switching Manual Override Delay – Delay manual-override exit

In a case where the active input was switched manually, and there is no active signal
on that input, the switching back to the other input time is 10 seconds.
If there is an active signal on the manual selected input, and then this signal is lost,
this setting delays switching back to the other input (from 5 to 90 sec, default = 10).

4. Click SAVE.

Switching timeouts are defined.

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Defining KDS-DEC7 Settings

Change the Host Name and click APPLY, view the device model, H/W release version, serial
number, and MAC address.

Though the device has only one MAC address, you can configure up to two separate IP
addresses for the two Ethernet ports in two subnets using one MAC address
(see KDS-DEC7 Network Settings on page 70).

To define KDS-DEC7 general settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears.

Figure 50: KDS-DEC7 Device Settings – General Page

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2. Perform the following actions for KDS-DEC7 (as described for KDS-EN7):

▪ Locking/Unlocking the Front Panel on page 32.
▪ Importing/Exporting Device Settings on page 33.
▪ Locating the Device on page 33.
▪ Managing the Firmware Version on page 33.
▪ Upgrading Firmware on page 84.
▪ Restarting or Resetting the Device on page 33.

General settings are defined.

KDS-DEC7 Network Settings

To define KDS-DEC7 Network settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 50).

2. Select the Network tab.

Figure 51: Device Settings – General Page

3. Perform the following actions for KDS-DEC7 (as described for KDS-EN7):

▪ Defining Interface Settings on page 34.

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▪ Defining IP Casting Mode Setting on page 35.
▪ Managing TCP/UDP Ports on page 36.

Network Settings are defined.

Defining KDS-DEC7 Time and Date

You can set the device time and date manually or Sync the device time and date to any
server around the world.

To define KDS-DEC7 Time and Date:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 50).

2. Select the Time and Date tab.

Figure 52: Device Settings Page – Time and Date Tab

3. Perform the following actions for KDS-DEC7 (as described for KDS-EN7):

▪ See Defining KDS-EN7 Time and Date on page 36.

Time and date settings are defined.

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Setting KDS-DEC7 Security

The Security tab configures device authentication to limit unauthorized access to LAN/WLAN
Network.

Contact your IT administrator for the network access authentication.

To Configure security:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears (see Figure 50).

2. Select the Security tab.

Figure 53: Device Settings – Security Enabled

3. Define security for KDS-DEC7 (as described for KDS-EN7), see Setting KDS-EN7

Security on page 37:

Security is configured.

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Defining KDS-DEC7 User Access

The Users tab enables activating device security and defining logon authentication details.
When device security is on, web page access requires authentication upon initial landing on
operation page. User and password default is admin. User access to web pages is identical to

KDS-EN7, see Defining KDS-EN7 User Access on page 41.

Defining Gateway Settings

KDS-DEC7 enables configuring CEC, RS-232 and/or IR gateway Control.

Configuring CEC Settings

KDS-DEC7 sends CEC commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the
KDS-DEC7 built-in control gateway, to control CEC enabled devices that are connected to the
KDS-DEC7 HDMI output and input.

To set CEC Gateway:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Control. The Control>Settings page appears.

Figure 54: Control > Settings Page – CEC Settings

2. Perform the following actions for KDS-DEC7 (as described for KDS-EN7):

• Configuring CEC Settings on page 44.

• Configuring RS-232 Settings on page 45.

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• Configuring IR Settings on page 46.

Gateway settings are configured.

Viewing KDS-DEC7 Status

View the device status.

To view device status:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Diagnostics. The Status tab appears.

Figure 55: Diagnostics Page – Status Tab

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Viewing KDS-DEC7 Connections Status

View the connection information status.

To view Connections status:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Diagnostics. The Status tab appears (see Figure 55).

2. Select the Connections tab.

Figure 56: Diagnostics Page – Connections Tab

3. View the Connections status, including protocol type, client IP address and port, and the
device port.

Connections’ status is viewed.

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Viewing KDS-DEC7 Advanced Status

View the system log and gateway messages counter.

To view log and message counter:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Diagnostics. The Status tab appears (see Figure 55).

2. Select the Advanced tab.

Figure 57: Diagnostics Page – Advanced Tab

3. Define Syslog activity:

▪ On, to enable device system log locally.
▪ Off (default), to disable device system log locally.

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 and counters are viewed.

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Viewing the KDS-DEC7 About Page

View the web page hardware release, firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in
the About page.

Figure 58: About Page

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KVM Roaming, OSD menu and Fast Switching

This section describes KVM roaming, using the OSD Menu and Fast switching configurations.

To set the devices properly:

1. Make sure the system devices (KDS-EN7 and KDS-DEC7) and PC are all connected to
the same Network.

2. Power all the devices in the system.

3. Configure the Network switch as follows:

▪ Jumbo Frames – On. (at least 8000 bytes).
▪ IGMP Snooping – On.
▪ IGMP Querier – On.
▪ IGMP Immediate/Fast Leave – On.
▪ Unregistered Multicast Filtering – On.

4. Make sure that the PC sub Network is the same as the system devices.

Devices are set.

Perform the following actions:

• Configuring KVM Roaming on page 79.

• KVM and OSD Menu Switching on page 82.

• Fast switching configuration on page 83.

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Configuring KVM Roaming

The KVM Roaming mode enables interacting with multiple hosts via USB from one master

KDS-DEC7 decoder connected to a keyboard and mouse, see, for example, the following

layout.

Figure 59: KVM Roaming Layout

To configure KVM roaming:

1. Access the encoder and decoder web pages.

2. For each encoder, in the AV Routing page, set a unique Channel ID and name.

Figure 60: KDS-EN7 Setting Channel ID and Name

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3. For each decoder, in the AV Routing page, pair an encoder to a decoder. For example,
pair ENC 1 to DEC 1, ENC 2 to DEC 2, ENC 3 to DEC 3 and ENC 4 to DEC 4.

Figure 61: KDS-DEC7 Setting Channel ID and Name

4. For the Decoder that has the keyboard and mouse connected, open the Main>KVM
Combiner page.

Figure 62: Defining the Master Decoder for KVM Roaming

5. Set the Decoder as master. The decoder configuration setup appears.

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6. Set the row and column numbers as they are set physically.
For example, if the decoder setup is a 2x2 video wall, set Row to 2 and Column to 2.

Figure 63: Setting the Decoder Configuration

7. Check the physical location of the Master decoder (lower left size in this example).
The MAC address is automatically entered.

Figure 64: Setting Master MAC Address

8. Manually enter the other (slave) decoder MAC addresses according to the physical
setup.

9. Click Slave.

KVM Roaming is configured.

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KVM and OSD Menu Switching

Use the keyboard keys to access an OSD menu on a defined display.

To access and use the OSD menu:

1. Access the target decoder (connected to the display on which the OSD should be
displayed) web pages.

2. In the Main>OSD Configuration page, add the encoder channel name to the channel list.

Figure 65: KDS-DEC7 Adding the encoder Channel ID and Name

3. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB-A Target decoder.

4. On the connected keyboard, double click the Caps Lock.
The OSD Channel Select page OSD appears, listing 10 channel IDs per page.

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5. To operate the OSD, use the Keyboard as follows:

▪ Press Caps Lock twice to open the OSD.
▪ Press Up/Down (or PgUp/PgDn) to move up/down to the next item.
▪ Type a menu feature next to Filter (in the OSD) to access a function quickly.
▪ Press Enter to accept a selection and exit the OSD menu.
▪ Pres Esc to exit the menu.

OSD menu is accessed.

Fast switching configuration

This section describes how to configure fast switching.

To fast switching:

1. Access the encoder and decoder web pages.

2. For each encoder, in the AV Routing page, set a unique Channel ID and name.

Figure 66: Setting Channel ID and Name on the KDS-EN7 Devices

3. Make sure that all the encoders in the system share the same settings. For example, to
configure fast switching between encoder 1 and encoder 2 the following settings need to
be identical on the input source:

▪ HDCP setting.
▪ Resolution and Refresh rate.

4. On the decoders, set the Maximum Resolution in the AV Settings>Video page to be
identical.

Fast switching is configured.

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Upgrading Firmware

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 0.6.3, contact Kramer tech support team at

[e-mail] or go to our Web site at

www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-EN7 or

www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-DEC7

To upgrade the firmware:

1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears.

Figure 67: General Tab – Upgrading the Firmware

2. Next to Firmware Version, click UPGRADE. 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.

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Technical Specifications

KDS-EN7 Specifications

Inputs

1 HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Outputs

1 HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Ports

2 Ethernet

On RJ-45 female connectors

1 Balanced Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector

1 RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

1 IR

On a 3.5mm TRS connector

1 USB Host

On a USB-B connector

USB Hubs

1 level

When connecting to KDS-DEC7

Network

Multicast

Through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol):
IGMP snooping non-blocking, Layer 2

Unicast

Through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)

Bitrate

Peak: 850Mbps, 4K average: 350Mbps, 1080p
average: 250Mbps

Video
Compression Standard

JPEG based, private stream

Max Resolution

4K@30Hz (4:4:4)

Resolution

4096x2160@60Hz
3840x2160@60Hz
1920x1200@50Hz
1920x1080@60Hz
1856x1392@60Hz
1792x1344@60Hz
1680x1050@60Hz

1600x1200@60Hz
1600x900@60Hz
1440x900@60Hz
1400x1050@60Hz
1366x768@60Hz

1360x768@60Hz

1280x960@60Hz
1280x800@60Hz
1280x768@60Hz
1280x720@60Hz
1224x768@70Hz
1152x864@70Hz
1024x768@60Hz

848x480@60Hz
800x600@60Hz
720x576@60Hz
720x480@50Hz
640x480@60Hz
640x400@85Hz
640x350@85Hz

Audio

Supported Formats

LPCM up to 7.1/24-bit/192kHz
Dolby AtmosTM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital
PlusTM, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby
Digital 2/0 Surround, Dolby Digital 2/0
DTS-HD Master AudioTM, DTS-HD, DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Digital
Surround 5.1

Security

HTTPS, 802.1x, OWASP-10; AV Streaming AES128

User Interface
Indicators

LINK, NET and ON LEDs, front panel LCD Display

Rear Panel

Restart and factory reset button

Controls

Embedded web pages, P3K API commands via
Ethernet, front panel navigation buttons

Power
PoE

37V to 57V, max power 13W

Optional Power Supply

24V DC, 5A

Environmental
Conditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +45°C (32° to 113°F)

Storage Temperature

-20° to +70°C (-4° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

Regulatory
Compliance

Safety

CE, FCC

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE, UKCA

Enclosure

Size

Mega Tool Deep

Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Convection Ventilation

Dimensions
Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

19cm x 14.5cm x 2.8cm (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")

Weight
Net Weight

0.7kg (1.54lbs) approx.

Shipping Weight

0.9kg (2lbs) approx.

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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KDS-DEC7 Specifications

Inputs

1 HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Outputs

1 HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Ports

2 Ethernet

On RJ-45 female connectors

1 Balanced Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector

1 RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

1 IR

On a 3.5mm TRS connector

2 USB

On USB-A connectors

USB Hubs

1 level

When connecting to KDS-EN7

Network

Multicast

Through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol):
IGMP snooping non–blocking, Layer 2

Unicast

Through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)

Bitrate

Peak: 850Mbps, 4K average: 350Mbps, 1080p
average: 250Mbps

Video
Compression Standard

JPEG based, private stream

Max Resolution

4K@60Hz (4:2:0)

Resolution

4096x2160@60Hz,
3840x2160@60Hz,
1920x1200@50Hz,
1920x1080@60Hz,
1856x1392@60Hz,
1792x1344@60Hz,
1680x1050@60Hz,

1600x1200@60Hz,
1600x900@60Hz,
1440x900@60Hz,
1400x1050@60Hz,
1366x768@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz,

1280x960@60Hz,
1280x800@60Hz,
1280x768@60Hz,
1280x720@60Hz,
1224x768@70Hz,
1152x864@70Hz,
1024x768@60Hz,

848x480@60Hz,
800x600@60Hz,
720x576@60Hz,
720x480@50Hz,
640x480@60Hz,
640x400@85Hz,
640x350@85Hz

Audio

Supported Formats

LPCM upto 7.1/24-bit/192kHz
Dolby AtmosTM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital

PlusTM, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby
Digital 2/0 Surround, Dolby Digital 2/0
DTS-HD Master AudioTM, DTS-HD, DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Digital
Surround 5.1

Security

HTTPS, 802.1x, OWASP-10

User Interface
Indicators

LINK, NET and ON LEDs, front panel LCD Display

Rear Panel

Restart and factory reset button

Controls

Embedded web pages, P3K API commands via
Ethernet, front panel navigation buttons

Power
PoE

37V to 57V, max power 13W

Optional power supply

24V DC, 5A

Environmental
Conditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +45°C (32° to 113°F)

Storage Temperature

-20° to +70°C (-4° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

Regulatory
Compliance

Safety

CE, FCC

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

Enclosure

Size

Mega Tool Deep

Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Convection Ventilation

Dimensions
Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

19cm x 14.5cm x 2.8cm (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")

Weight
Net Weight

0.7kg (1.54lbs) approx.

Shipping Weight

0.9kg (2lbs) approx.

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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Default Communication Parameters

P3K

Example (stop encoder decoder activity)

#KDS-ACTION 0<CR>

Ethernet

To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to: Menu->Setup -> Factory Reset-> press Enter to
confirm

KDS-EN7

KDS-DEC7

DHCP

Default

Default

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

192.168.1.40

Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.0

Default gateway:

192.168.1.254

192.168.1.254

TCP Port #:

5000

5000

UDP Port #:

50000

50000

Default username:

admin

admin

Default password:

admin

admin

Full Factory Reset

Embedded web pages

Device Settings > General > RESET

Front panel buttons

Press the RESET button on the rear panel for 10 seconds

Default EDID

Monitor

Model name............... KDS7 Encoder

Manufacturer............. KMR

Plug and Play ID......... KMR0000

Serial number............ 1

Manufacture date......... 2021, ISO week 37

Filter driver............ None

-------------------------

EDID revision............ 1.3

Input signal type........ Digital

Color bit depth.......... Undefined

Display type............. RGB color

Screen size.............. 890 x 500 mm (40.2 in)

Power management......... Not supported

Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA/CTA-EXT)

-------------------------

DDC/CI................... n/a

Color characteristics

Default color space...... Non-sRGB

Display gamma............ 2.20

Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.640 - Ry 0.330

Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.300 - Gy 0.600

Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.150 - By 0.060

White point (default).... Wx 0.313 - Wy 0.329

Additional descriptors... None

Timing characteristics

Range limits............. Not available

GTF standard............. Not supported

Additional descriptors... Established timings

Preferred timing......... Yes

Native/preferred timing.. 1920x1080p at 50Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2448 2492 2640 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1200p at 50Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1920x1200" 127.750 1920 1968 2000 2080 1200 1203 1209 1229 +hsync -vsync

Standard timings supported
640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1280 x 800p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1600 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA

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1360 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1440 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA
1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA
1650 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA
1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA
1920 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA (RB)

EIA/CEA/CTA-861 Information

Revision number.......... 3

IT underscan............. Supported

Basic audio.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Supported

Native formats........... 3

Detailed timing #1....... 1366x1536i at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1366x1536" 85.500 1366 1436 1579 1792 1536 1542 1548 1596 interlace +hsync +vsync

CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported
1920 x 1080p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native]
1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 25Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9)
720 x 576p at 50Hz - EDTV (4:3, 16:15)
NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001

CE audio data (formats supported)
LPCM 2-channel, 16-bit at 32/44/48 kHz

CE speaker allocation data

Channel configuration.... 2.0

Front left/right......... Yes

Front LFE................ No

Front center............. No

Rear left/right.......... No

Rear center.............. No

Front left/right center.. No
Rear left/right center... No

Rear LFE................. No

CE vendor specific data (VSDB)
IEEE registration number. 0x000C03

CEC physical address..... 1.0.0.0

Supports AI (ACP, ISRC).. No

Supports 48bpp........... No

Supports 36bpp........... Yes

Supports 30bpp........... Yes

Supports YCbCr 4:4:4..... Yes

Supports dual-link DVI... No

Maximum TMDS clock....... 300MHz

Audio/video latency (p).. n/a
Audio/video latency (i).. n/a
HDMI video capabilities.. Yes

EDID screen size......... No additional info

3D formats supported..... Not supported

Data payload............. 030C001000383C20008001020304

CE vendor specific data (VSDB)
IEEE registration number. 0xC45DD8

CEC physical address..... 0.1.3.12

Supports AI (ACP, ISRC).. Yes

Supports 48bpp........... No

Supports 36bpp........... No

Supports 30bpp........... No

Supports YCbCr 4:4:4..... No

Supports dual-link DVI... No

Maximum TMDS clock....... 0MHz

YCbCr 4:2:0 video data

Data payload............. 0E60616566

CE video capability data

CE scan behavior......... Always overscanned

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IT scan behavior......... Always underscanned

PT scan behavior......... Supports overscan and underscan

RGB quantization range... Selectable (via AVI YQ)
YCC quantization range... Selectable (via AVI YQ)

CE colorimetry data

xvYCC601 support......... No

xvYCC709 support......... No

sYCC601 support.......... No

AdobeYCC601 support...... No

AdobeRGB support......... No

BT2020CYCC support....... Yes

BT2020YCC support........ Yes

BT2020RGB support........ Yes

Metadata profile flags... 0x00

Report information

Date generated........... 24/02/2022

Software revision........ 2.91.0.1043

Data source.............. File - NB: improperly installed

Operating system......... 10.0.18363.2

Raw data
00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,00,01,00,00,00,25,1F,01,03,80,59,32,78,0A,EE,91,A3,54,4C,99,26,
0F,50,54,21,08,00,81,00,A9,C0,01,01,01,01,01,01,01,01,01,01,01,01,02,3A,80,D0,72,38,2D,40,10,2C,
45,80,20,C2,31,00,00,1E,E7,31,80,A0,70,B0,1D,40,30,20,36,00,59,32,00,00,00,1A,00,00,00,F7,00,0A,
00,4A,A2,24,02,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,FC,00,4B,44,53,37,20,45,6E,63,6F,64,65,72,0A,01,36,
02,03,40,F3,4F,9F,10,21,20,14,05,5F,5E,5D,64,63,62,04,02,11,23,09,07,01,83,01,00,00,6E,03,0C,00,
10,00,38,3C,20,00,80,01,02,03,04,67,D8,5D,C4,01,3C,80,00,E5,0E,60,61,65,66,E2,00,F9,E3,05,E0,00,
66,21,56,AA,51,00,1E,30,46,8F,33,00,59,32,00,00,00,9E,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,
00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,1D

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Default Parameters

KDS-EN7 Default Parameters

Page
Name

Tab Name

Fields

Editable
Field

Exportabl
e Field

Default Values

Main

AV Routing

Channel ID

Yes

Yes

1

Channel Name

Yes

Yes

KDS-EN7-xxxxxxxxxxxx “xxxxxxxxxxxx”
is the device’s MAC address.

Volume

Yes

Yes

80

Mute

Yes

Yes

Off

Play/Stop

Yes

Yes

Play

AV Settings

Video

Input 1

Yes

Yes

On

Maximum Bit Rate

Yes

Yes

Best Effort

Maximum Video Frame Rate
(%)

Yes

Yes

100%

Audio

Analog Audio Direction IN/OUT

Yes

Yes

IN
Audio Source Mode

Yes

Yes

Last Connected

Audio Connection Guard Time
(sec)

Yes

Yes

10
EDID

EDID Lock

Yes

Yes

On

Device
Settings

General

Host Name

Yes

Yes

KDS-EN7-xxxxxxxxxxxx (“xxxxxxxxxxxx”
is the device’s MAC address)

Import/Export Device Settings

Yes

Yes

All including IP

Front Panel Lock

Yes

Yes

Off

Network

Stream Port

No

Yes

Media

Stream 802.1Q

No

Yes

N/A

Stream VLAN Tag

No

Yes

N/A

Stream DHCP

Yes

Yes

On

P3K & Gateway Port

Yes

Yes

Media

P3K & Gateway 802.1Q

Yes

Yes

Off

P3K & Gateway VLAN Tag

Yes

Yes

N/A

P3K & Gateway DHCP

Yes

Yes

N/A

IP Casting Mode

Yes

Yes

Multicast

TTL

Yes

Yes

64

TCP Port

Yes

Yes

5,000

UDP Port

Yes

Yes

50,000

Time and Date

Date

Yes

Yes

01-01-1970

Time

Yes

Yes

N/A

Time Zone

Yes

Yes

00:00 Greenwich

NTP Time Server Usage

Yes

Yes

No

NTP Time Server
Address

Yes

Yes

N/A
NTP Daily Sync Hour

Yes

Yes

N/A

Security
HTTPS Server

Yes

Yes

On; Internal Certificate

IEE 802.1x Authentication

Yes

Yes

Off

Users
Security Status

Yes

Yes

Off

Inactivity auto-logout time

Yes

Yes

10

Control

Settings

CEC Gateway

Yes

Yes

Enable

CEC Gateway HDMI Port

Yes

Yes

HDMI Input

RS232 Gateway

Yes

Yes

Enable

RS232 Port

Yes

Yes

5001

RS232 Baud rate

Yes

Yes

115200

RS232 Data Bits

Yes

Yes

8

Parity

Yes

Yes

None

Stop Bits

Yes

Yes

1

IR Gateway

Yes

Yes

Enable

IR Direction IN/OUT

Yes

Yes

Out

Diagnostics

Advanced

Active Syslog

Yes

Yes

Off

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KDS-DEC7 Default Parameters

Page
Name

Tab Name

Fields

Editable
Field

Exportabl
e Field

Default Values

Main
AV Settings

AV Routing

Input Selection

Yes

Yes

STREAM

Preview

Yes

Yes

Channel ID: #1
Channel Name: ch_001

Volume

Yes

Yes

80

Mute

Yes

Yes

Off

Play/Stop

Yes

Yes

Play

OSD Configuration

Menu Timeout (sec)

Yes

Yes

30

Channels per Page

Yes

Yes 5 Maximum Channels

Yes

Yes

999

Channel List

Yes

Yes

50 items display in the Channel list.

Menu Font Size

Yes

Yes

Medium

Menu Position

Yes

Yes

Top Left

Display Device Information

Yes

Yes

Off

Device Information Timeout
(min)

Yes

Yes

2

KVM Combiner

USB Over IP

Yes

Yes

Optimized for KVM

Request Time Out (sec)

Yes

Yes

10

Roaming Master/Slave

Yes

Yes

Slave

Video Wall

Horizontal

Yes

Yes

1

Vertical

Yes

Yes

1

Stretch Type

Yes

Yes

Fit In

Video Rotation

Yes

Yes

0

Overlay

Image settings Align

Yes

Yes

Top Center

Image settings
Transparency (%)

Yes

Yes

50
Show

Yes

Yes

unchecked

Text Settings Text

Yes

Yes

Hello KRAMER

Text Settings Size

Yes

Yes

Small

Text Settings Align

Yes

Yes

Top Center

Text Settings Color

Yes

Yes

#ffffff

Text Settings Transparency
(%)

Yes

Yes

50
Show

Yes

Yes

Unchecked`

AV Settings

Video

Maximum Resolution

Yes

Yes

Pass Through

Sleep (5V-off) Delay
On Video Signal Loss (sec)

Yes

Yes

0

Shutdown (CEC) Delay On
Video Signal Loss (sec)

Yes

Yes

0

Wake-up (CEC) Delay on
Video Signal Detection
(sec)

Yes

Yes

0
Force RGB

Yes

Yes

Checked

Device
Settings

General

Host Name

Yes

Yes

KDS-DEC7-xxxxxxxxxxxx

(“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is the device’s MAC

address)

Import/Export Device
Settings

Yes

Yes

All including IP
Front Panel Lock

Yes

Yes

Off

Network

Stream Port

No

Yes

Media

Stream 802.1Q

No

Yes

N/A

Stream VLAN Tag

No

Yes

N/A

Stream DHCP

Yes

Yes

On

P3K & Gateway Port

Yes

Yes

Media

P3K & Gateway 802.1Q

Yes

Yes

Off

P3K & Gateway VLAN Tag

Yes

Yes

N/A

P3K & Gateway DHCP

Yes

Yes

N/A

Daisy Chain

Yes

Yes

Off

IP Casting Mode

Yes

Yes

Multicast

TTL

Yes

Yes

64

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Page
Name

Tab Name

Fields

Editable
Field

Exportabl
e Field

Default Values

TCP Port

Yes

Yes

5,000

UDP Port

Yes

Yes

50,000

Time and Date

Date

Yes

Yes

01-01-1970

Time

Yes

Yes

N/A

Time Zone

Yes

Yes

00:00 Greenwich

NTP Time Server
Usage

Yes

Yes

No

NTP Time Server
Address

Yes

Yes

N/A
NTP Daily Sync Hour

Yes

Yes

N/A

Security
HTTPS Server

Yes

Yes

On; Internal Certificate

IEE 802.1x Authentication

Yes

Yes

Off

Users
Security Status

Yes

Yes

Off

Inactivity auto-logout time

Yes

Yes

10

Control

Settings

CEC Gateway

Yes

Yes

Enable

CEC Gateway HDMI Port

Yes

Yes

HDMI Input

RS232 Gateway

Yes

Yes

Enable

RS232 Port

Yes

Yes

5001

RS232 Baud rate

Yes

Yes

115200

RS232 Data Bits

Yes

Yes 8 Parity

Yes

Yes

None

Stop Bits

Yes

Yes 1 IR Gateway

Yes

Yes

Enable

IR Direction IN/OUT

Yes

Yes

Out

Diagnostics

Advanced

Active Syslog

Yes

Yes

Off

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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:

Prefix

Command Name

Constant (Space)

Parameter(s)

Suffix

#

Command



Parameter

<CR>

• Feedback format:

Prefix

Device ID

Constant

Command Name

Parameter(s)

Suffix

~

nn @ Command

Parameter

<CR><LF>

• Command parameters – Multiple parameters must be separated by a comma (,). In
addition, multiple parameters can be grouped as a single parameter using brackets ([
and ]).

• 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 KDS-EN7. The following
figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such
as Hercules):

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Protocol 3000 Commands

Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

#

Protocol handshaking.
NOTE: Validates the

Protocol 3000 connection
and gets the machine
number.
Step-in master products
use this command to
identify the availability of
a device.

#<CR>
~nn@OK<CR><LF>

#<CR>

BEACON-EN

Set beacon rate.

#BEACON­ENport_id,status,rate<CR>

~nn@BEACON-ENport_id,
status,rate<CR><LF>

port_id – ID of the Ethernet port,

and must be same as KDS-GW­ETH's netw_id
0 – Media Port
1 – Service Port
status – Enable/Disable beacon.

0 – Disable (default)
1 – Enable
rate – Repetition rate in seconds
1 – 1 second (minimum)
10 – 10 seconds (default)
1800 – 30 minutes (maximum)

Set beacon information:
#BEACON-EN0,1,10<CR>

#BEACON­EN?

Get beacon rate.

#BEACON-EN?<CR>
~nn@BEACON-ENport_id,

status,rate<CR><LF>

ort_id – ID of the Ethernet port,

and must be same as KDS-GW­ETH's netw_id
0 – Media Port
1 – Service Port
status – Enable/Disable beacon.

0 – Disable (default)
1 – Enable
rate – Repetition rate in seconds
1 – 1 second (minimum)
10 – 10 seconds (default)
1800 – 30 minutes (maximum)

Get beacon information:
#BEACON-EN?<CR>

BEACON­INFO?

Get beacon information,
including IP address,
UDP control port, TCP
control port, MAC
address, model, name.

NOTE:
+ There is no Set
command. Get command
initiates a notification.
+ 'port_id' must be same
as '#KDS-GW-ETH' used

#BEACON-INFO?port_id<CR>

~nn@BEACON-INFOport_i
d,ip_string,udp_port,tc
p_port,mac_address,mode
l,name<CR><LF>

port_id – ID of the Ethernet port

0 – Media Port
1 – Service Port
ip_string – Dot-separated
representation of the IP address

udp_port – UDP control port
tcp_port – TCP control port
mac_address – Dash-separated

mac address

model – Device model
name – Device name

Get beacon information:
#BEACON-INFO?0<CR>

BUILD­DATE?

Get device build date

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>
~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,ti

me<CR><LF>

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD

where

YYYY = Year
MM = Month
DD = Day
time – Format: hh:mm:ss where
hh = hours
mm = minutes
ss = seconds

Get the device build date:
#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

CEC-GW­PORT­ACTIVE

Set CEC Gateway mode

- Whether CEC
commands coming from
HDMI stream to LAN

#CEC-GW-PORT­ACTIVEgw_mode<CR>

~nn@CEC-GW-PORT­ACTIVEgw_mode<CR><LF>

gw_mode:
0 – CEC Passthrough mode
1 – CEC Gateway mode –

command to be to be sent to HDMI
Input.

2 – CEC Gateway mode –
command to be sent to HDMI
Output. (KDS-DEC7 & WP-DEC7)
3 – CEC Gateway mode –
command to be sent to HDMI Loop
Through (KDS-EN7, KDS-SW2­EN7)

Set CEC Gateway mode:
#CEC-GW-PORT-

ACTIVE1<CR>

CEC-GW­PORT­ACTIVE?

Get CEC Gateway mode

- Whether CEC
commands coming from
HDMI stream to LAN

#CEC-GW-PORT-ACTIVE?<CR>

~nn@CEC-GW-PORT-
ACTIVEgw_mode<CR><LF>

gw_mode:

0 – CEC Passthrough mode
1 – CEC Gateway mode –

command to be sent to HDMI Input.
2 – CEC Gateway mode –
command to be to be sent to HDMI

Output. (KDS-DEC7 & WP-DEC7)
3 – CEC Gateway mode –

command to be sent to HDMI Loop
Through (KDS-EN7, KDS-SW2­EN7)

Get CEC Gateway mode:
#CEC-GW-PORT­ACTIVE?<CR>

CEC-NTFY

Notify about CEC
command retrieved from
bus.

NOTE: Notification is
sent to all com ports
upon CEC message
retrieval from CEC bus

N/A

~nn@CEC-
NTFYport_index,len,<c

ec_command…><CR><LF>

port_index – CEC port notifying
the command

len – 1–16
cec_command – CEC format

command (in HEX format, no
leading zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix)

Notify about CEC command
retrieved from bus.:
~01@CEC-

NTFY2,0F36<CR>

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Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

CEC-SND

Send CEC command to
port.

#CEC­SNDport_index,sn_id,cmd_n

ame,cec_len,cec_command<CR

>

~nn@CEC-
SNDport_index,sn_id,c

md_name,cec_mode<CR><LF

>

port_index – CEC port

transmitting the command (1 –
number of ports)

sn_id – serial number of command
for flow control and response
commands from device

cmd_name – command name
cec_len – 1–16
cec_command – CEC format

command (in HEX format, no
leading zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix)

cec_mode – CEC mode
0 – Sent (Only support Sent, other

error feedback with common P3K
error code)

Send CEC command to port:
#CEC-

SND1,1,1,2,E004<CR>

COM­ROUTE-ADD

Add a communication
route tunnel connection

#COM-ROUTE-ADDcom_id,port
_type,port_id,eth_rep_en,t
imeout<CR>

~nn@COM-ROUTE-ADDcom_
id,port_type,port_id,et
h_rep_en,timeout<CR><LF

>

com_id – Machine dependent

(number of ports, only 1 accepted)
port_type – TCP/UDP
0 – TCP
port_id –port number (5000 to

5999)
eth_rep_en – Ethernet Reply
0 – COM port does not send replies
to new clients
1 – COM port sends replies to new
clients.
timeout – Keep alive timeout in
seconds (1 to 3600)

Add a communication route
tunnel connection:

#COM-ROUTE-ADD1,0,50
01,1,1<CR>

COM­ROUTE­REMOVE

Remove a
communication route
tunnel connection.

#COM-ROUTE-REMOVEcom_id<C

R>

~nn@COM-ROUTE-REMOVEc
om_id<CR><LF>

com_id – Machine dependent

(number of ports, only 1 accepted)

Remove a communication
route tunnel connection:

#COM-ROUTE-REMOVE1

<CR>

COM­ROUTE?

Get communication route
tunnel connection state

#COM-ROUTE?com_id<CR>

~nn@COM-ROUTEcom_id,p
ort_type,port_id,eth_re
p_en,timeout<CR><LF>

com_id – Machine dependent

(number of ports, only 1 accepted), *
(get all route tunnels)

port_type – TCP/UDP
0 – TCP
1 – UDP

port_id – TCP/UDP port number
eth_rep_en – Ethernet Reply

0 – COM port does not send replies
to new clients
1 – COM port sends replies to new
clients.
timeout – Keep alive timeout in
seconds (1 to 3600)

Get tunneling port routing for
all route tunnels:

#COM-ROUTE?*<CR>

CS­CONVERT

Set the “force RGB color
space” convert mode.

For KDS-DEC7

#CS­CONVERTout_index,cs_mode<

CR>

~nn@CS-
CONVERTout_index,cs_m

ode<CR><LF>

out_index – Number that

indicates the specific output:
1-N (N= the total number of outputs)
cs_mode – Index in resolution table:
0 – Color space pass (default)
1 – Enable “force RGB color space”

convert mode

Enable “force RGB color
space” convert mode for

channel 1:
#CS-CONVERT1,1<CR>

CS­CONVERT?

Get the “force RGB color
space” convert mode.

For KDS-DEC7

#CS-CONVERT?out_index<CR>

~nn@CS-
CONVERTout_index,cs_m

ode<CR><LF>

out_index – Number that

indicates the specific output:
1-N (N= the total number of outputs)
cs_mode – Index in resolution table:
0 – Color space pass (default)
1 – Enable “force RGB color space”
convert mode

Get the “force RGB color
space” convert mode status

for channel 1:
#CS-CONVERT?1<CR>

EDID-ACTIVE

Activate specific EDID
NOTE: only valid in

custom mode. in other
modes will return error.
For KDS-EN7

#EDID­ACTIVEInput_id,Index<CR>

~nn@EDID­ACTIVEInput_id,Index<

CR><LF>

Input_id – 1

Index - Index in EDID List

Set custom EDID #1 active
on input 1; If not in CUSTOM
mode, return ERROR

#EDID-ACTIVE1,1<CR>

EDID­ACTIVE?

Get current active EDID
Note: only valid in
custom mode. in other
modes will return error.
For KDS-EN7

#EDID-ACTIVE?Input_id<CR>

~nn@EDID-
ACTIVEInput_id,

Index<CR><LF>

Input_id – 1

Index - Index in EDID List

Get active custom EDID
index on Input 1; If not in
CUSTOM mode, return
ERROR

#EDID-ACTIVE?1<CR>

EDID-LIST?

Get a list of currently

existing EDID’s (Get

only)
For KDS-EN7

#EDID-LIST?<CR>

~nn@#EDID-

LIST[port_idx,“name”]

,...<CR><LF>

port_idx – HDMI port index, only

1 is accepted.
name – EDID file name

Get EDID list
#EDID-LIST?<CR>

Return:
~nn@EDID-

LIST[0,“DEFAULT”],[2,”SO

NY”],[5,”PANASONIC”]<CR>

<LF>

EDID-MODE

Set EDID work mode.
For KDS-EN7

#EDID­MODEInput_id,Mode,Index<C

R>

~nn@#EDID-
MODEInput_id,Mode,Ind

ex<CR><LF>

Input_id – 1
Mode –

- PASSTHRU (get from decoder)

- CUSTOM

- DEFAULT
Index – CUSTOM should have an
'index' from which get from 'EDID-

LIST?'

Set EDID to custom mode,
idx is 1
#EDID-

MODE1,CUSTOM,1<CR>

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96

Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

EDID-MODE?

Get EDID work mode
For KDS-EN7

#EDID-MODE?Input_id<CR>

~nn@#EDID-
MODEInput_id,

Mode,Index<CR><LF>

Input_id – 1
Mode –

- PASSTHRU (get from decoder)

- CUSTOM

- DEFAULT
Index – CUSTOM should have an
'index' from which get from 'EDID-

LIST?'

Get EDID Mode
#EDID-MODE?1<CR>

EDID-NET­SRC

Set MAC on net device to
be EDID source
It is only valid when
EDID-MODE is set as
PASSTHRU
For KDS-EN7

#EDID-NET­SRCinput_id,src_ip<CR>

~nn@EDID-NET­SRCinput_id,src_ip<CR

><LF>

input_id – 1
src_ip – DEC IP address

Set MAC on net device for
Input 1
#EDID-NET-

SRC1,192.168.1.40<CR>

EDID-NET­SRC?

Get MAC on net device
of EDID source
For KDS-EN7

#EDID-NET­SRC?input_id<CR>

~nn@EDID-NET­SRCinput_id,src_ip<CR

><LF>

input_id – 1
src_ip –DEC IP address

Get MAC on Net device for
Input 1

#EDID-NET-SRC?1<CR>

EDID-RM

Remove custom EDID
from EDID list
Note: should return ERR
if this EDID is in USE.
For KDS-EN7

#EDID-RMIndex<CR>

~nn@#EDID-
RMIndex<CR><LF>

Index: 1…N - EDID index to

remove which get from 'EDID­LIST?. index 0 (Default) is not
removable.

remove EDID from slot 3 and
delete the file:

#EDID-RM3<CR>

ETH-PORT

Set Ethernet port
protocol.

NOTE: If the port number
you enter is already in
use, an error is returned.
The port number must be
within the following
range: 0-(2^16-1).

#ETH-PORTport_type,port_i
d<CR>

~nn@ETH-PORTport_type
,port_id<CR><LF>

port_type –

- TCP

- UDP
port_id –
when port_type = TCP: 5000~5099
when port_type = UDP:

50000~50999

Set the Ethernet port protocol
for TCP to port 5000:

#ETH-PORTTCP,5000<CR

>

ETH-PORT?

Get Ethernet port
protocol.

#ETH-PORT?port_type<CR>

~nn@ETH-PORTport_type
,port_id<CR><LF>

port_type –

- TCP

- UDP
port_id –
when port_type = TCP: 5000~5099
when port_type = UDP:
50000~50999

Get the Ethernet port protocol
for TCP:

#ETH-PORT?TCP<CR>

ETH­TUNNEL?

Get an open tunnel
parameters.

#ETH-TUNNEL?tunnel_id<CR>

~nn@ETH-TUNNEL[[tunne
l_id,com_id,port_type,p
ort_id,eth_ip,remote_po
rt_id,eth_rep_en,connec
tion_type],...]<CR><LF>

tunnel_id – Tunnel ID number, *

(get all open tunnels)
com_id – Machine dependent
1 – First COM Port
port_type – TCP/UDP
0 – TCP

port_id – TCP/UDP port number
eth_ip – Client IP address
remote_port_id – Remote port

number
eth_rep_en – Ethernet Reply
0 – COM port does not send replies

to new clients
1 – COM port sends replies to new

clients
connection_type – Connection
type
1 – wired connection

Get all open tunnel
parameters:

#ETH-TUNNEL?*<CR>

FACTORY

Reset device to factory
default configuration

NOTE: This command
deletes all user data from
the device. The deletion
can take some time.
Your device may require
powering off and
powering on for the
changes to take effect.

#FACTORY<CR>
~nn@FACTORYok<CR><LF>

Reset the device to factory
default configuration:
#FACTORY<CR>

GTW-MSG­NUM?

Get Control Gateway
Messages Counter from
the device boot done.
Add Recv_Count and
Send_Count

NOTE: <date> is legacy
parameter, for KDS7
always be ignored

#GTW-MSG­NUM?message_type,date<CR>

~nn@GTW-MSG­NUMmessage_type,date,

recv_counter,send_count

<CR><LF>

message_type – where

1 =CEC
2 = IR
3 = RS232

date – Format: DD-MM-YYYY.
Recv_counter – counter of

receive messages
Send_counter – counter of send
messages

Get Control Gateway
Messages Counter from
certain period:

#GTW-MSG-NUM?1,01­01-1970<CR>

HDCP-MOD

Set HDCP mode.
NOTE: Set HDCP

working mode on the
device input:
HDCP supported ­HDCP_ON [default].
HDCP not supported ­HDCP OFF.
For KDS-EN7

#HDCP-MODin_index,mode<CR

>

~nn@HDCP-MODin_index,
mode<CR><LF>

in_index – Number that indicates

the specific input:
1-N (N= the total number of inputs)
mode – HDCP mode:
0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Set the input HDCP-MODE of
IN 1 to Off:

#HDCP-MOD1,0<CR>

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97

Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

HDCP-MOD?

Get HDCP mode.
NOTE: Set HDCP

working mode on the
device input:
HDCP supported ­HDCP_ON [default].
HDCP not supported ­HDCP OFF.
HDCP support changes
following detected sink ­MIRROR OUTPUT.
For KDS-EN7

#HDCP-MOD?in_index<CR>

~nn@HDCP-MODin_index,
mode<CR><LF>

in_index – Number that indicates

the specific input:
1-N (N= the total number of inputs)
mode – HDCP mode:
0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On
3 – HDCP Mirror Mode - used by
KDS-7 decoder to allow an HDCP

2.2 source connected to the
encoder to play on an HDCP 1.4
TV/display connected to the
decoder.

Get the input HDCP-MODE
of IN 1 HDMI:

#HDCP-MOD<CR>

HDCP-STAT?

Get HDCP signal status.
NOTE: io_mode =1 – get

the HDCP signal status
of the sink device
connected to the
specified output.
io_mode =0 – get the
HDCP signal status of
the source device
connected to the
specified input.

#HDCP-STAT?io_mode,in_ind
ex<CR>

~nn@HDCP-STATio_mode,
in_index,status<CR><LF>

io_mode – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output
io_index – Number that indicates
the specific number of inputs or
outputs (based on io_mode): 1-N
(N=total number of inputs or
outputs)
status – Signal encryption status ­valid values On/Off
0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Get the output HDCP­STATUS of IN 1:

#HDCP-STAT?0,1<CR>

HELP

Get command list or help
for specific command.

#HELP<CR>

1. Multi-line:
~nn@Devicecmd_name,

cmd_name<CR><LF>

cmd_name – Name of a specific

command

Get the command list:
#HELP<CR>

HTTP-AUTH­ENABLE

Start/stop HTTP/HTTPS
communication security.

NOTE: The
HTTP/HTTPS permission
works only if security is
enabled with the “HTTP­AUTH-ENABLE”
command.

#HTTP-AUTH­ENABLEsecurity_state,pass

word<CR>

~nn@HTTP-AUTH-
ENABLEsecurity_state<

CR><LF>

security_state – Security state

0 – OFF (disables security)
1 – ON (enables security)
password – password in
uencode64 format, only if the
password is valid, AUTH will be

disabled otherwise reject the
request.

NOTE: It is only required when the
security_state is 0 for disabling the
security.

Enable the permission
system:
#HTTP-AUTH-

ENABLE0,dGVzdA==<CR>

HTTP-AUTH­ENABLE?

Get HTTP/HTTPS
security state.

#HTTP-AUTH-ENABLE?<CR>

~nn@HTTP-AUTH-
ENABLEsecurity_state<

CR><LF>

security_state – Security state

0 – OFF (disables security)
1 – ON (enables security)

Get security state:
#HTTP-AUTH­ENABLE?<CR>

HTTP­PASSWD

Set password for HTTP
user login.
The default password is
"admin".

#HTTP­PASSWDuser,password<CR>

~nn@HTTP­PASSWDuser,password<C

R><LF>

user – user name of login to set

(admin support only).

password – Password for the user,
in uencode64 format. 8 to 24
characters (letters, numbers, and
symbols without spaces or
commas), at least including one
number, one symbols without
spaces or commas, one uppercase
letter and one lowercase letter.

Set the password for the
admin protocol permission
level to ‘Aa12345!’:
#HTTP-

PASSWDadmin,QWExMjM
0NSE=<CR>

HW-TEMP?

Get device heat

#HW‑TEMP?region_id,mode<C

R>

~nn@HW‑TEMPregion_id,
temperature<CR><LF>

region_id – ID of the region for

which to get the temperature
0 – Region 0
mode – Celsius or Fahrenheit
0 – Celsius
1 – Fahrenheit
temperature – Temperature of
the HW region, rounded down to the
closest integer

Get temperature in Celsius of
first cpu

#HW‑TEMP?0,0<CR>

HW­VERSION?

Get hardware version

#HW-VERSION?<CR>

~nn@HW-
VERSIONhardware_versi

on<CR><LF>

hardware_version –

XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups
are: major.minor.version

Get hardware version
#HW-VERSION?<CR>

IDV

Set visual indication from
device.

NOTE: Using this
command, some devices
can light a sequence of
buttons or LEDs to allow
identification of a specific
device from similar
devices.

#IDV<CR>
~nn@IDVok<CR><LF>

#IDV<CR>

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KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 – Protocol 3000

98

Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

IR-SND

Send IR command to
port.

#IR-SNDir_index,sn_id,cmd
_name,repeat_amount,total_
packages,package_id,<pront

o command…><CR>

~nn@IR-SNDir_index,sn
_id,cmd_name,ir_status<

CR><LF>

ir_index – Number that indicates

the specific IR port:
1-N (N= the total number of inputs)
* - broadcasts to all ports
sn_id – Serial number of command
for flow control and response
commands from device
cmd_name – Command name
(length limit 24 chars)
repeat_amount – Of times the IR
command is transmitted
(limited to 50; repeats > 50 are
truncated to 50), default = 1
total_packages – Number of
messages the original command
was divided into, default = 1
package_id – Chunk serial
number (only valid when

Total_packages >1)
pronto_command – Pronto format
command (in HEX format, no

leading zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix, with

comma separated)
ir_status – IR Status
0 – Sent (no error)
1 – Stop
2 – Done
3 – Busy
4 – Wrong Parameter
5 – Nothing to Stop
6 – Start
7 – Timeout
8 – Error

Send TVON IR command to
IR port 1:
#IR-

SND1,1,TVON,1,1,1,0000,
006D,0000,0022,00ac,00ac,0
016,0040,0016,0040,0016,00
40,0016,0015,0016,0015,001
6,0015,0016,0015,0016,0015
,0016,0040,0016,0040,0016,
0040,0016,0015,0016,0015,0
016,0015,0016,0015,0016,00
15,0016,0040,0016,0015,001
6,0015,0016,0040,0016,0040
,0016,0015,0016,0015,0016,
0040,0016,0015,0016,0040,0
016,0040,0016,0015,0016,00
15,0016,0040,0016,0040,001
6,0015,0016,071c<CR>

KDS-802-1X­AUTH­STATE?

Get authentication status
of IEEE 802.1X

#KDS-802-1X-AUTH­STATE?netw_id<CR>

~nn@KDS-802-1X-AUTH­STATEnetw_id,mode<CR>

<LF>

netw_id – Network ID–the device

network interface (if there are more
than one):

0 – Media Port
1 – Service Port
mode – authentication status of
IEEE 802.1X
0 – off
1 – authentication success
2 – authentication failed
3 – authentication ongoing

Get media port authentication
status of IEEE 802.1X.
#KDS-802-1X-AUTH-

STATE?0<CR>

KDS-ACTION

Set action to perform by
encoder/decoder.

#KDS-ACTIONkds_mode<CR>

~nn@KDS-ACTIONkds_mod
e<CR><LF>

kds_mode – Action (state) for

encoder/decoder
0 – Stop
1 – Play
2 – Save config

Stop the encoder/decoder:
#KDS-ACTION 0<CR>

KDS­ACTION?

Get last action (state)
performed by
encoder/decoder.

#KDS-ACTION?<CR>
~nn@KDS-ACTIONkds_mod

e<CR><LF>

kds_mode – Action (state) for

encoder/decoder
0 – Stop
1 – Play
2 – Save config

Get the last action performed
by the encoder/decoder:
#KDS-ACTION?<CR>

KDS-AES­KEY

Set AES key

#KDS-AES-KEYkey<CR>

~nn@KDS-AES-
KEYkey<CR><LF>

key – AES key for

encoder/decoder, must be 16 bytes

value represented in hex
0 – default key

Set AES key for the
encoder/decoder:
# KDS-AES-

KEY001122334455667788
99AABBCCDDEEFF <CR>

KDS-AES­KEY?

Get AES key

#KDS-AES-KEY?<CR>

~nn@KDS-AES-
KEYkey<CR><LF>

key – AES key for encoder/decoder

0 – default key

Get AES key of the
encoder/decoder:
#KDS-AES-KEY?<CR>

KDS-AUD

Set audio
source/destination.
For KDS-EN7

#KDS-AUDmode<CR>

~nn@KDS-AUDmode<CR><L

F>

mode – Encoder audio mode

0 – Digital (HDMI or USB-C) input
1 – Analog input
2 – None
4 – Dante – Only available on KDS-
SW3-EN7

Set audio source/destination:
#KDS-AUD1<CR>

KDS-AUD?

Get audio
source/destination.
For KDS-EN7

#KDS-AUD?<CR>
~nn@KDS-AUDmode<CR><L

F>

mode – Encoder audio mode

0 – Digital (HDMI or USB-C) input
1 – Analog input
2 – None
4 – Dante (Only available on KDS-

SW3-EN7)

Get audio source/destination:
#KDS-AUD?<CR>

KDS­CHANNEL­SELECT

Set decoder AV or IR
channel. Add
signal_type.
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-CHANNEL­SELECT[signal_type_1,sign

al_type_2…],ch_id<CR>

~nn@KDS-CHANNEL­SELECT[signal_type_1,

signale_type_2,…],ch_id

<CR><LF>

<signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

VIDEO
AUDIO
IR
RS232
USB
CEC
ch_id – Number that indicates the

specific input 0-999. 0 is for cancel
the channel select.

Tune the decoder to ch_id 1
#KDS-CHANNEL-

SELECT[video,audio,rs232
,ir,usb,cec],1<CR>

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99

Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

KDS­CHANNEL­SELECT?

Get decoder AV or IR
channel. Add
signal_type.
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-CHANNEL­SELECT?signal_type<CR>

~nn@KDS-CHANNEL­SELECTsignal_type,ch_

id<CR><LF>

<signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

VIDEO
AUDIO
IR
RS232
USB
CEC
ch_id – Number that indicates the

specific input 0-999. 0 is for cancel
the channel select.

Get channel ID
#KDS-CHANNEL-

SELECT?video<CR>

KDS-DAISY­CHAIN

Set daisy chain mode.
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-DAISY­CHAINdaisy_mode<CR>

~nn@KDS-DAISY­CHAINdaisy_mode<CR><L

F>

daisy_mode

0 – OFF (disables daisy chain)
1 – ON (enables daisy chain)

Enable DAISY mode:
#KDS-DAISY-

CHAIN1<CR>

KDS-DAISY­CHAIN?

Get daisy chain mode.
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-DAISY-CHAIN?<CR>

~nn@KDS-DAISY-
CHAINdaisy_mode<CR><L

F>

daisy_mode

0 – OFF (disables daisy chain)
1 – ON (enables daisy chain)

Get DAISY mode:
#KDS-DAISY-CHAIN?<CR>

KDS-DEFINE­CHANNEL

Set Encoder AV channel
ID.
For KDS-EN7

#KDS-DEFINE­CHANNELch_id<CR>

~nn@KDS-DEFINE­CHANNELch_id<CR><LF>

ch_id – Number that indicates the
specific input 1-999.

Tune the encoder:
#KDS-DEFINE-

CHANNEL1<CR>

KDS-DEFINE­CHANNEL?

Get Encoder AV channel
ID.
For KDS-EN7

#KDS-DEFINE-CHANNEL?<CR>

~nn@KDS-DEFINE-
CHANNELch_id<CR><LF>

ch_id – Number that indicates the

specific input 1-999.

Get channel ID:
#KDS-DEFINE-

CHANNEL?<CR>

KDS-GW­ETH

Set gateway network port

#KDS-GW­ETHgw_type,netw_id<CR>

~nn@KDS-GW­ETHgw_type,netw_id<CR

><LF>

gw_type:

0 – Control
1 – Dante – Only available on KDS­SW3-EN7
netw_id – Network ID–the device
network interface (if there are more
than one):
0 – Media Port
1 – Service Port

Set Dante port to eth1:
#KDS-GW-ETH1,1<CR>

KDS-GW­ETH?

Get gateway network
port.

#KDS-GW-ETH?gw_type<CR>

~nn@KDS-GW-
ETHgw_type,netw_id<CR

><LF>

gw_type:

0 – Control
1 – Dante – Only available on KDS­SW3-EN7
netw_id – Network ID–the device
network interface (if there are more

than one).
0 – Media Port
1 – Service Port

Get Dante port:
#KDS-GW-ETH?1<CR>

KDS­METHOD

Set unicast / multicast.

#KDS-METHOD1<CR>

~nn@KDS-METHODmethod<

CR><LF>

method – Streaming method

1 Unicast
2 Multicast

Set current streaming method
of encoder/decoder:

#KDS-METHOD1<CR>

KDS­METHOD?

Get unicast / multicast.

#KDS-METHOD?<CR>
~nn@KDS-METHODmethod<

CR><LF>

method – Streaming method

1 – Unicast
2 – Multicast

Get current streaming
method of encoder/decoder:
#KDS-METHOD<CR>

KDS­MULTICAST

Set multicast group
address and TTL value.

#KDS­MULTICASTgroup_ip,ttl<CR>

~nn@KDS­MULTICASTgroup_ip,ttl

<CR><LF>

group-ip – Multicast group IP for

KDS7 is ignored, KDS7 managed
multicast address automatically.
ttl – Time to Live of the streamed
packets.

Set multicast group adress
and TTL value:
#KDS-MULTICAST

0.0.0.0,64<CR>

KDS­MULTICAST?

Get multicast group
address and TTL value.

#KDS-MULTICAST?<CR>

~nn@KDS-
MULTICASTgroup_ip,ttl

<CR><LF>

group-ip – Multicast group IP for

KDS7 is ignored, KDS7 managed
multicast address automatically, so
always response 0.0.0.0

ttl – Time to Live of the streamed
packets.

Get multicast group adress
and TTL value:
#KDS-MULTICAST?<CR>

KDS­MULTICAST­PREFIX

Set prefix of multicast
group address.

#KDS-MULTICAST­PREFIXprefix<CR>

~nn@KDS-MULTICAST­PREFIXprefix<CR><LF>

prefix – Prefix of multicast group
IP for KDS7
224~239

Set multicast group adress
and TTL value:
#KDS-MULTICAST-PREFIX
224<CR>

KDS­MULTICAST­PREFIX?

Get prefix of multicast
group address.

#KDS-MULTICAST-PREFIX?<CR>

~nn@KDS-MULTICAST-
PREFIXprefix<CR><LF>

prefix – Prefix of multicast group

IP for KDS7

Get multicast group adress
and TTL value:
#KDS-MULTICAST­PREFIX?<CR>

KDS-OSD­DISPLAY

Set decoder Display
Device Information
On/Off
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-OSD-DISPLAYmode<CR>

~nn@KDS-OSD-
DISPLAYmode<CR><LF>

mode –

0 - off
1 - on
2 - display now + on

Set OSD Display mode on:
#KDS-OSD-

DISPLAY1<CR>

KDS-OSD­DISPLAY?

Get decoder Display
Device Information status
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-OSD-DISPLAY?<CR>

~nn@KDS-OSD-
DISPLAYmode<CR><LF>

mode –

0 - off
1 - on
2 - display now + on

Get OSD display mode:
#KDS-OSD-DISPLAY?<CR>

KDS-OSD­HOTKEY

Set decoder OSD hotkey.
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-OSD-HOTKEYmode<CR>

~nn@KDS-OSD-
HOTKEYmode<CR><LF>

mode –

0 - CAP
1 - CTL
2 - TAB
3 - SHIFT

Set OSD hotkey to CTL:
#KDS-OSD-

HOTKEY1<CR>

KDS-OSD­HOTKEY?

Get decoder OSD
hotkey.
For KDS-DEC7

#KDS-OSD-HOTKEY?<CR>

~nn@KDS-OSD-
HOTKEYmode<CR><LF>

mode –

0 - CAP
1 - CTL
2 - TAB
3 - SHIFT

Get OSD hotkey mode:
#KDS-OSD-HOTKEY?<CR>

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

KDS-EN7 / KDS-DEC7 – Protocol 3000

100

Functio
n

Description

Syntax

Response

Parameters/Attribut
es

Example

KDS-RATIO?

Get aspect ratio.

#KDS-RATIO?<CR>

~nn@KDS-
RATIOvalue<CR><LF>

value – Streamer Decoder Aspect

Ratio
width: height, for example “16:9”

Get Aspect Ratio:
#KDS-RATIO?<CR>