Kramer KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

KDS-EN2T

HDMI to IP

Transmitter

KDS-EN2R

HDMI to IP Receiver

P/N: 2900-300158 Rev 2

KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R – Contents i

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Using the Cables 5

4 Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R 6

4.1 The KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter 6

4.2 Your KDS-EN2R 7

4.3 Underside of the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R 8

4.4 Setting the Multicast Group ID 10

5 Connecting the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R 11

5.1 KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R Transmitter Receiver Setup 11

5.2 Multicasting Setup 13

5.3 Video Wall Setup 15

5.4 Connecting to the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R via RS-232 18

6 Configuring the System 19

6.1 Bonjour Service 19

6.2 IP HDMI Utility 19

6.3 Configuring a TV Wall Setup 23

6.4 The Web Pages 27

7 Technical Specifications 30

Figures

UFigure 1: KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP TransmitterU 6
UFigure 2: KDS-EN2RU 7
UFigure 3: KDS-EN2R UndersideU 8
UFigure 4: Connecting the HDMI to IP Transmitter and Receiver SystemU 12
UFigure 5: Multicasting ApplicationU 14
UFigure 6: Connecting the RS-232 Y-cableU 16
UFigure 7: Video Wall ApplicationU 17
UFigure 8: IP-HDMI Utility Main WindowU 20
UFigure 9: Devices Discovered on the NetworkU 20
UFigure 10: Check the Devices Discovered on the NetworkU 21
UFigure 11: The Get Information WindowU 21
UFigure 12: Apply RS-232 and Group ID settingsU 22
UFigure 13: System RebootingU 22
UFigure 14: TV Wall Setup – Choosing Wall SizeU 23
UFigure 15: TV Wall Setup – Setting the Wall Size to 3x3U 24
UFigure 16: TV Wall Setup – Setting the Position of each DisplayU 24
UFigure 17: TV Wall Setup – Setting the Bezel and Gap CompensationU 25
UFigure 18: Advanced Setup – Selecting a device to Fine TuneU 25
UFigure 19: Advanced Setup –Fine Tune a deviceU 26
UFigure 20: Web Page Version Information WindowU 28
UFigure 21: Web Page Firmware Update WindowU 28
UFigure 22: Web Page Basic Setup WindowU 29

KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Introduction 1

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of

problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals

on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our

line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined

by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:

Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:

Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:

Sierra Video Products.

Thank you for purchasing the Kramer DigiTOOLS

®

KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP

Transmitter and/or KDS-EN2R (sold separately), which are ideal for:

• Digital signage, retail centers and leisure facilities

• Transportation hubs, educational facilities and corporate environments

2 KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Getting Started

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R away from moisture, excessive

sunlight and dust

• It is recommended to operate the system on a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet

network, not to be combined with other network traffic or with access to the

Internet

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

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KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Getting Started 3

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country

go to our recycling pages at

http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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4 KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R are an IP transmitter (host) and receiver

(client) system for HDMI and bidirectional RS-232 signals. The KDS-EN2T

encodes the input signals to an IP stream and the KDS-EN2R decodes it back to

HDMI and RS-232 signals.

The host-client system lets you stream HD content simultaneously to one or more

HDMI acceptors.

The Kramer KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R can be used to distribute Full-HD digital

content from multiple sources to more than 200 remote displays on a LAN without

distance limitations from the 1080p source devices, while sustaining picture and

sound quality.

In addition, the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R features:

• Flexible and scalable HDMI 1080p video broadcasting with Gigabit Ethernet

LAN and no distance limitations

• JPEG 2000 compression technology to send a visually lossless HD image

and digital audio over IP

• Point to point, Multicasting and broadcasting architecture, with limited

bandwidth load (each channel requires about 55Mbps)

• Up to nine transmitters and 81 receivers that can be included in a video wall

system

• HDMI signal transmissions over one CAT 5e, CAT 6 or CAT 7 cable

• Group ID setup via DIP-switches or PC application

• Bidirectional RS-232 Control Pass-through to control HDMI display from the

host (transmitter) side

• Multicasting groups with Gigabit Ethernet switch (requires IEEE 802.1Q

VLAN and IGMP functions)

• System setup via the IP-HDMI PC application and the Web pages

• A compact DigiTOOLS® enclosure with a built-in mounting plate for versatile

installation

KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Overview 5

Note that the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R is not HDCP compliant and
will not stream HDCP encrypted content and the screen will appear
black.

3.1 Using the Cables

This product uses standard Ethernet cables (CAT 5/6/7). We recommend that you

use Kramer high quality Twisted Pair cables.

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6 KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R

4 Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R

This section defines the KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter (see Section 4.1) and

KDS-EN2R (see

4.2Section ). 4.3Section

4.1 The KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter

defines the underside of both the KDS-

EN2T and KDS-EN2R.

Figure 1 defines the KDS-EN2T:

Figure 1: KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter

# Feature Function

1 ON LED Lights green when the power is ON and the system is

active
Blinks when the power is ON and the system is booting

2 LINK LED Lights green to indicate that a link is established

3 DATA LED Lights green when system is active

Blinks when connecting to the receiver or if the HDMI
source is disconnected

4 MODE Button Press the button using a small screwdriver (see

Section 4.35 )

GROUP ID DIP-switches Set the group ID (see Section 4.46 )

5VDC Output BNC Connector +5V DC connector for powering the unit

7 LAN RJ-45 Connector Connects to the LAN RJ-45 connector on the

KDS-EN2R directly or via an Ethernet switch

8 HDMI IN Connector Connects to an HDMI source

9 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to an RS-232 port

KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R 7

4.2 Your KDS-EN2R

Figure 2 defines the KDS-EN2R:

Figure 2: KDS-EN2R

# Feature Function

1 ON LED Lights green when the power is ON and the system is

active
Blinks when the power is ON and the system is booting

2 LINK LED Lights green when LAN is connected

3 DATA LED Lights green when system is active

Blinks when connecting to the transmitter or if the HDMI
source is disconnected

4 MODE Button Press the MODE button using a small screwdriver (see

Section 4.35 )

EDID Button Press the EDID button using a small screwdriver (see

Section 4.36 )

GROUP ID DIP-switches Set the group ID (see Section 4.47 )

5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit

8 LAN RJ-45 Connector Connects to the LAN RJ-45 connector on the

KDS-EN2T directly or via an Ethernet switch

9 HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor

10 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to an RS-232 port

8 KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R

4.3 Underside of the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R

The underside of both the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R defines the button

functionality, as illustrated in

Figure 3:

Figure 3: KDS-EN2R Underside

Press
Duration

KDS-EN2T KDS-EN2R

MODE Button MODE Button EDID Button

Short N/A N/A Video/graphic

mode (see

Section

4.3.1

3 seconds

)

N/A Column position

Press to change the
column position of the
unit when in the OSD

Anti Dither
1bit/2bit/Off (see

Section 4.3.2

6 to 8 seconds
on boot

)

POWER and
LINK LEDs blink

Reset to factory
default + FW
update (see

Section 4.3.4

Reset to factory
default + F/W
update (see

)

Section 4.3.4

Update EDID (see

)

Section 4.3.3 )