Kramer KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 User Manual

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Contents

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1 Overview 2 Typical Applications 2

Defining KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder 4 Installing KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 5 Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 6 Operating KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 8 Configuring Settings 9

Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings 10 Configuring Decoding Settings 14 Configuring Network Settings 15 Locating Device 16 Configuring RS-232 over IP Settings 17 Changing the Device DNS Name 18 Upgrading the Firmware 19 Changing Password 20 Configuring Video Wall 21 Defining an Idle Image 22 Verifying Device Information 23

Technical Specifications 24

Default Communication Parameters 25 Resetting the Unit 26

Protocol 3000 27

Understanding Protocol 3000 28 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 28 Protocol 3000 Commands 30

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Introduction

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-EN5 to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving the Best Performance

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer highperformance, 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-EN5, KDS-DEC5 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

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

Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit. Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit. Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.

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

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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/support/recycling.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder

and Decoder. KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 are an H.264 encoder/decoder pair for HDMITM

signals of up to 4K@30Hz (4:4:4). They provide high-quality and fully-featured end-toend video and audio over IP. KDS-EN5 and KDS-DEC5 include AVC support for H.264/MPEG-4 and AAC codec, open encoding that enables decoding through VLC® player software and unicast or multicast streaming through TS and RTSP transport protocols.

Benefits and Features

• High Resolution Video Encoding and Compression – supporting up to 4K@30Hz (4:4:4) resolution.

• Maximum Compatibility – Fully standard and compliant H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Codec) and AAC (Advanced Audio Code) codecs, enable compatibility with other software and hardware encoders. Open encoding enables software decoding through VLC® player software.

• Versatile Powering Options - Powered by PoE (when using a Network switch that supports PoE) or by external 12V power adapter.

• Standard Ethernet Network Operation – 10/100/1000Mb. Managed switch: 1G, multicast, IGMP snooping, layer 2. Configurable DHCP, Static or Auto IP. For specific Network configuration, please contact Kramer Customer Support.

• Selectable Streaming Mode – Unicast or multicast through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol).

• Convenient Unit Control and Configuration – Distance control via user-friendly embedded web pages via the Ethernet, Protocol 3000 API, and RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller.

• Cost-Effective Maintenance - Power and link status indicators facilitate easy local maintenance and troubleshooting. Firmware upgrade via embedded web pages or K-Upload ensures lasting, field-proven deployment.

• Simple System Management — Remote system management support to enable quick and efficient remote system and device life–cycle management.

Typical Applications

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Digital signage

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• Video walls

• Education

• Smart city CCTV

• Large AV Matrixes

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Defining KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder

Defining KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder

This section defines KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5.

Figure 1: KDS-EN5 Video Streamer Encoder

Figure 2: KDS-DEC5 Video Streamer Decoder

Feature

Function

POWER LED Indicator

Lights when the unit is powered on.

STATUS LED Indicator

KDS-EN5 – Lights when synced with a decoder. KDS-DEC5 – Blinks slowly when not synced with an encoder.

Lights when synced with an encoder.

ID Button (KDS-DEC5)

Press to display the encoder and decoder information, such as device IP address and ID, on the display.

DC 12V Connector

Connect to a 12V power adapter (optional – when power is not supplied by PoE).

LAN (POE) RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a PC via a LAN to control the unit, to stream video to the unit and to provide power via PoE.

AUDIO OUT 3-pin Terminal Block

Connect to an unbalanced audio acceptor.

HDMI IN (KDS-EN5) / OUT (KDS-DEC5) Connector

Connect to an HDMI source/acceptor.

RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connector

Connect to an external device (e.g. a camera or display screen) that can be controlled via RS-232 (over IP).

RESET Button

Press and hold for about 15 seconds to reset to factory default settings.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Installing KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Installing KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

This section provides instructions for mounting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5. 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.

When installing, avoid hazards by taking care that:

• It is located within recommended environmental conditions. Operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack assembly may exceed ambient room temperature.

• Once mounted, there is enough air flow around KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5.

• KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 is placed upright in the correct horizontal

position.

Always mount KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 before connecting any cables or power.

You can install KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 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-EN5.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KDS-EN5,

KDS-DEC5. After connecting your KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5, connect its power and

then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting to the KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 Rear Panel

To connect KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 as illustrated in Figure 3:

1. Connect the LAN (POE) RJ-45 Connector on each unit to the LAN OR Connect the units directly via the LAN (POE) RJ-45 Connector on each unit using an Ethernet cable.

2. On KDS-EN5, connect an HDMI video source (for example, Blu-ray player) to:

▪ HDMI IN Connector . ▪ RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connector for controlling the source via the

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

IP controller SW / API.S.

3. On KDS-DEC5, connect the HDMI acceptor (for example, TV) to:

▪ HDMI OUT Connector . ▪ RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connector for controlling the acceptor via the

IP controller SW / API.S.

4. Connect the video source

5. If desired, connect an audio amplifier to the AUDIO OUT 3-pin Terminal Block on one or both units.

6. If PoE is not available, connect a 12V power supply (not included) to the DC 12V Connector .

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Operating KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Operating KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Configure and control your KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 using any of the following methods:

• Via the Ethernet using built-in, user-friendly web pages (see Configuring Settings on page 9).

• Kramer Network Enterprise Management Platform (version 2.2 or higher – go to

www.kramerav.com/product/Kramer Network for more information).

• Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 30).

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Configuring Settings

The embedded web pages enable you to configure KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 via Ethernet. The encoder and decoder each have their own web pages that are accessed using a web browser on a connected computer.

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 web pages enable performing the following:

• Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings on page 10.

• Configuring Decoding Settings on page 14.

• Configuring Network Settings on page 15.

• Locating Device on page 16.

• Configuring RS-232 over IP Settings on page 17.

• Changing the Device DNS Name on page 18.

• Upgrading the Firmware on page 19.

• Changing Password on page 20.

• Configuring Video Wall on page 21.

• Defining an Idle Image on page 22.

• Verifying Device Information on page 23.

To browse KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 web pages:

1. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your internet browser (default encoder address = 192.168.1.39, default decoder address =

192.168.1.40). The Login page appears.

Figure 4: Embedded Web Pages Login Page

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

2. Enter the password (default = admin) and click Login. The embedded web pages appear with the System page open.

Figure 5: Embedded Web Pages – System Page

3. Navigate to the desired tab by clicking the web page from the main menu and the tab from the submenu.

After changing a setting, click Apply to save the setting. A message appears in the upper right corner of the web page indicating if the change

was successful or not.

Figure 6: Embedded Web Pages with Operation Successful Message

Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings

KDS-EN5 web pages enable you to configure streaming/encoding settings.

This section applies only to the encoder web pages.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

To configure streaming/encoding settings:

1. On the KDS-EN5 web pages, click Function > Stream Settings. The Streaming Settings tab appears.

Figure 7: Function > Steam Settings Tab

2. Under Stream Video Over IP, select Enable.

3. Under Transport Type, select one of the following:

▪ tsoverudp – use Transport Stream over UDP protocol ▪ tsovertcp – use Transport Stream over TCP protocol

4. If required, under Rate Limit Enable, select Enable, to limit the bitrate.

You can set the limit value in the Video Settings tab.

5. Click Video Settings.

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The Video Settings tab appears.

Figure 8: Function > Video Settings Tab

6. Under Encoder Parameters, define the following:

▪ Max Bitrate – Maximum bitrate (2000–30000kbps) ▪ Max Resolution – Maximum output resolution (480p–2160p) ▪ Max Frame Rate – Maximum frames per second (1–60)

7. Click Audio Settings. The Audio Settings tab appears.

Figure 9: Function > Audio Settings Tab

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8. Under Encoder Parameters, select the Encode Type:

▪ lpcm ▪ aac

9. Under AAC Parameters, select the Encode Bitrate (kbps).

To validate E2E encoding using VLC® decoding

1. Launch VLC media player.

2. Select Media > Open network stream.

3. Select Network tab.

4. Enter Encoder streaming information in the VLC open media network protocol settings (e.g.: rtsp://192.168.0.200/sdp.live).

Refer to VLC documentation for more information.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Configuring Decoding Settings

KDS-DEC5 web pages enable you to configure decoding settings.

This section applies only to the decoder web pages.

To configure decoding settings:

1. On the decoder web pages, click Function > Stream.

The Stream tab appears.

Figure 10: KDS-DEC5 Function > Stream Tab

2. In the Source section, under Encoder IP or Media URL, enter the encoder IP address (default = 192.168.1.39).

3. When using an IP camera, under Encoder Video Frame Rate (For IPC), enter the frame rate.

The frame rate must be the same one defined on the encoder web pages (see Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings on page 10).

4. In the Settings section, select the Preferred Transport Mode: tcp or udp.

The transport mode must be the same one defined on the encoder web pages (see Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings on page 10).

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Configuring Network Settings

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 embedded web pages enable you to configure network

settings.

To configure network settings:

1. Click Network > IP Setup. The IP Setup tab appears.

Figure 11: Network > IP Setup Tab

2. Change the network settings as required and click Apply.

–OR–

If you want the device to obtain a DHCP IP, do the following: a. Click DHCP. b. Click Apply. c. Reboot the device.

The changes take effect.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Locating Device

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 embedded web pages enable you to activate the status LED

of the encoder or decoder to which you are connected so that you can visually locate the device in a rack.

To locate a device:

1. On the web pages of the relevant device, click System > Utilities. The Utilities tab appears.

Figure 12: System > Utilities Tab

2. Click Locate Device. The status LED on the device lights for several seconds.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Configuring RS-232 over IP Settings

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 embedded web pages enable you to configure RS-232

settings for controlling an external device (e.g. a camera or display screen) via the IP controller SW / API.S.

To configure the RS-232 over IP Settings:

1. Click Function > Serial over IP. The Serial over IP tab appears.

Figure 13: Function > Serial over IP Tab

2. Change the Baudrate Settings as needed.

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Changing the Device DNS Name

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 embedded web pages enable you to change the device DNS

name.

To change the device DNS name:

1. Click System > Device Name. The Device Name tab appears.

Figure 14: System > Device Name Tab

2. Enter the new name of the device in the Device Name text box. The device name cannot include any spaces, can be up to 63 characters and can include only letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Upgrading the Firmware

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 embedded web pages enable you to upgrade the device

firmware.

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 firmware can also be upgraded via Kramer Network, go to

www.kramerav.com/product/Kramer Network for more information.

To upgrade KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 firmware:

1. Download the latest firmware from the Kramer website to your computer.

2. Click System > Update Firmware. The Update Firmware tab appears.

Figure 15: System > Update Firmware Tab

3. Click Browse. A file browser appears.

4. Select the new firmware file and click Apply. The updating process runs. When the update is finished, the device automatically reboots.

Caution: We recommend not operating the device during firmware upgrade.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Changing Password

KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5, web pages enable you to change the password for accessing

the web pages.

To change the web pages password:

1. Click Network > Password. The Password tab appears.

Figure 16: Network > Password Tab

2. Type a new password.

The password must be 4–16 alphanumeric characters.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Configuring Video Wall

KDS-DEC5 web pages enable you to configure video wall size and positioning of

each display.

This section applies only to the decoder web pages.

To configure a video wall:

1. Connect a KDS-DEC5 unit to each of the displays in the video wall.

2. On the KDS-DEC5 web pages for the display in the upper left corner of the video wall, click Video Wall > Basic Setup.

The Basic Setup tab appears.

Figure 17: Video Wall > Basic Setup Tab

3. Select a number for each of the following:

▪ Vertical Monitor Count – number of displays in the height of the video wall ▪ Horizontal Monitor Count – number of displays in the width of the video wall ▪ Row Position – number of the row in the video wall where this display is

located (e.g. the display in the upper left corner of the video wall is in Row Position “1”)

▪ Column Position – number of the column in the video wall where this display

is located (e.g. the display in the upper left corner of the video wall is in Column Position “1”)

4. Repeat steps 1–3 on the web pages on each of the KDS-DEC5 units in the video wall.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Defining an Idle Image

KDS-DEC5 embedded web pages enable you to select an image that will appear on

the display when the unit is on, but there is no streaming signal.

This section applies only to the decoder web pages.

To define an idle image:

1. On the KDS-DEC5 web pages, click Function > Idle Image. The Idle Image tab appears.

Figure 18: Function > Idle Image Tab

2. Click Browse. A file browser window appears.

3. Open the desired image file.

The image must be a bmp file that is 1920 x 1080 pixels.

4. Click Upload. The image is uploaded to the decoder.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Configuring Settings

Verifying Device Information

To verify information about KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5:

• Click System > Device Info. The Device Info tab appears.

Figure 19: System > Device Info tab

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Inputs (KDS-EN5)

1 HDMI (1.4)

On a female HDMI connector

1 Unbalanced Stereo Analog Audio

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

Outputs (KDS-DEC5)

1 HDMI (1.4)

On a female HDMI connector

1 Unbalanced Stereo Analog Audio

On a 3-pin terminal block connector Ports

1 Ethernet

On an RJ-45 connector

2 RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

Video

Compression Standard

H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Profiles

Base line, Main, High profile

Levels

Up to 5.0

Rate Control

CBR, VBR, adjustable GOP size

Bit Rates

2Mbps–30Mbps

Encapsulation Format

MPEG-2 transport stream

Transmission format

TS over UDP, TS over RTP

Input Resolutions

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1400x1050, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1200, 720x480 (480p), 720x576 (576p), 1280x720 (720p30), 1280x720 (720p50), 1280x720 (720p60), 1920x1080 (1080p24), 1920x1080 (1080p25), 1920x1080 (1080p30), 1920x1080 (1080p50), 1920x1080 (1080p60), 1920x1200, 3840x2160 (4Kp24), 3840x2160 (4Kp30)

Output Resolutions

640x480, 720x480 (480p), 720x576 (576p), 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720 (720p50), 1280x720 (720p60), 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080 (1080p24), 1920x1080 (1080p25), 1920x1080 (1080p30), 1920x1080 (1080p50), 1920x1080 (1080p60), 1920x1200, 3840x2160 (4Kp24), 3840x2160 (4Kp30)

Audio

Compression Standard

MPEG4 AACLC Channels

2 channel (stereo), HDMI with stereo LPCM/AAC audio

Sample Frequency

48kHz Bitrate

1.6Mbps (LPCM), ≤240Kbps (AAC)

Supported Web Browsers

Windows 10

Microsoft Edge

Power Source

PoE or 12V DC power supply (not included)

Consumption

5.6W

Environmental Conditions

Operating 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

Enclosure Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Convection Ventilation

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Technical Specifications

General

Product Dimensions (W, D, H)

21.90cm x 13.50cm x 2.50cm (8.62" x 5.31" x 0.98" ) W, D, H Product Weight

0.8kg (1.7lbs) approx.

Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)

35.10cm x 21.20cm x 7.20cm (13.82" x 8.35" x 2.83" ) W, D, H Shipping Weight

1.1kg (2.4lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

Bracket set

Optional

For optimum range and performance use recommended Kramer cables.

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

Default Communication Parameters

RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000 Parameters

Baud Rate:

115,200

Data Bits:

Stop Bits:

Parity:

None

Command Format:

ASCII

Example (start device operation):

#HELP<CR>

Ethernet Default Parameters

Encoder IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Decoder IP Address:

192.168.1.40

Subnet mask:

255.255.0.0

Default gateway:

192.165.0.1

TCP Port #:

5000

UDP Port #:

50000

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Resetting the Unit

Two types of reset can be performed:

• Reboot – Reboots your unit and keeps all your unit settings, including the IP address and password.

• Factory reset – Reboots your unit and restores all factory settings, including the IP address and password.

Resetting the decoder or encoder can be accomplished by using:

• The Front Panel Reset button.

• Protocol 3000 commands (see System Commands on page 30).

• Web pages.

• Kramer Network.

The device must be powered on when performing a reset.

To reset a unit using the front panel:

• Press and hold the RESET Button with the tip of a paper clip:

▪ For reboot, hold for 2 seconds. ▪ For factory reset, hold for more than 15 seconds.

To reset a unit using the web pages:

1. Click System > Utilities. The Utilities tab appears (Figure 12).

2. Click Reboot or Reset to Factory Default.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000

The KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands.

The command framing varies according to how you interface with a device. For example, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDMI out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:

• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:

The above image is for illustration purposes only.

The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication software.

You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5. To enter ␍ press the Enter key (␊ is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller’s documentation.

For more information about:

• Using Protocol 3000 commands, see Understanding Protocol 3000 on page 28.

• General syntax used for Protocol 3000 commands, see Kramer Protocol 3000

Syntax on page 28.

• Protocol 3000 commands available for KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5, see Protocol 3000

Commands on page 30.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are structured according to the following:

• Command – A sequence of ASCII letters (A–Z, a–z and -). A command and its parameters must be separated by at least one space.

• Parameters – A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters (0–9, A–Z, a–z and some special characters for specific commands). Parameters are separated by commas.

• Message string – Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character.

A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe (|) character.

• Message starting character:

▪ # – For host command/query ▪ ~ – For device response

• Device address – K-NET Device ID followed by @ (optional, K-NET only)

• Query sign – ? follows some commands to define a query request

• Message closing character:

▪ ␍ – Carriage return for host messages (ASCII 13) ▪ ␍␊ – Carriage return for device messages (ASCII 13) and line-feed (ASCII

10)

• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|). When chaining commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only at the beginning and end of the string.

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:

• ␍ = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)

• ␊ = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)

• ␠ = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)

Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing. The response is always in long syntax.

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000

The Protocol 3000 syntax is in the following format:

• Host Message Format:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

␍

• Simple Command – Command string with only one command without addressing:

Start

Body

Delimiter

Command ␠ Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

␍

• Command String – Formal syntax with command concatenation and addressing:

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…| Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…| Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

␍

• Device Message Format:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

␍␊

• Device Long Response – Echoing command:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Command ␠ [Param1,Param2 …] result

␍␊

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KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 – Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 Commands

This section includes the following commands:

• System Commands on page 30.

• Communication Commands on page 36.

System Commands

Command

Description

Protocol handshaking

BUILD-DATE

Get device build date

FACTORY

Reset to factory default configuration

HELP

Get command list

MODEL

Get device model

NAME

Set/get machine (DNS) name

PROT-VER

Get device protocol version

RESET

Reset device

Get device serial number

VERSION

Get device firmware version

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

End User

Public

Get:

Description

Syntax

Set:

Protocol handshaking

#␍

Get:

Response

~nn@␠OK␍␊

Notes

Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number. Used to identify the availability of the device.

Example

#<CR>

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BUILD-DATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

BUILD-DATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device build date

#BUILD-DATE?␍

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

Example

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

FACTORY

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FACTORY

End User

Public

Get:

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device to factory default configuration

#FACTORY␍

Get:

Response

~nn@FACTORY␠OK␍␊

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. You must power cycle the device for the changes to take effect.

Example

#FACTORY<CR>

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HELP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

HELP

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get command list or help for specific command

1. #HELP␍

2. #HELP␠ COMMAND_NAME␍

Response

1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands: ␍␊

command,␠command... ␍␊

2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage␍␊

Parameters

COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command

Response Triggers

Notes

Example

1. Get a list of all KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 commands:

#HELP<CR>

2. Get help for the ETH-PORT command:

#HELP ETH-PORT<CR>

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MODEL

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

MODEL?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device model

#MODEL?␍

Response

~nn@MODEL␠model_name␍␊

Parameters

model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Response Triggers

Notes

This command identifies equipment connected to KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment.

Example

#MODEL?<CR>

NAME

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME

Administrator

Public

Get:

NAME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine (DNS) name

#NAME␠ machine_name␍

Get:

Get machine (DNS) name

#NAME?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@NAME␠machine_name␍␊ Get: ~nn@NAME?␠machine_name␍␊

Parameters

machine_name – string of up to 63 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Response Triggers

Notes

The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on).

Example

Set the machine name to Alpha:

#NAME Alpha<CR>

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PROT-VER

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device protocol version

#PROT-VER?␍

Response

~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊

Parameters

version – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

Response Triggers

Notes

Example

#PROT-VER?<CR>

RESET

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

Get:

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device

#RESET␍

Get:

Response

~nn@RESET␠OK␍␊

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Example

#RESET<CR>

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Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device serial number

#SN?␍

Response

~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊

Parameters

serial_number – 11 decimal digits, factory assigned

Response Triggers

Notes

This device has a 14-digit serial number, only the last 11 digits are displayed

Example

#SN?<CR>

VERSION

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - Get:

VERSION?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get firmware version number

#VERSION?␍

Response

~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

Example

#VERSION?<CR>

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Communication Commands

Command

Description

ETH-PORT

Set/get Ethernet port protocol

NET-GATE

Set/get gateway IP

NET-IP

Set/get IP address

NET-MAC

Get MAC address

NET-MASK

Set/get subnet mask

ETH-PORT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

ETH-PORT

Administrator

Public

Get:

ETH-PORT?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORT␠ portType,ETHPort␍

Get:

Get Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORT?␠ portType␍

Response

~nn@ETH-PORT␠portType,ETHPort␍␊

Parameters

portType – string of 3 letters indicating the port type: TCP, UDP ETHPort – TCP / UDP port number: 0-65565

Response Triggers

Notes

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).

Example

Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457: #ETH-PORT TCP,12457<CR>

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NET-GATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-GATE

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-GATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set gateway IP

#NET-GATE␠ ip_address␍

Get:

Get gateway IP

#NET-GATE?␍

Response

~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊

Parameters

ip_address – gateway IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response Triggers

Notes

A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings.

Example

Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1: #NET-GATE 192.168.000.001<CR>

NET-IP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-IP

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-IP?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set IP address

#NET-IP␠ ip_address␍

Get:

Get IP address

#NET-IP?␍

Response

~nn@NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊

Parameters

ip_address – IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response Triggers

Notes

Consult your network administrator for correct settings

Example

Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39: #NET-IP 192.168.001.039<CR>

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NET-MAC

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

NET-MAC?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get MAC address

#NET-MAC?␍

Response

~nn@NET-MAC␠mac_address␍␊

Parameters

mac_address – unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit

Response Triggers

Notes

Example

#NET-MAC?<CR>

NET-MASK

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-MASK?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set subnet mask

#NET-MASK␠ net_mask␍

Get:

Get subnet mask

#NET-MASK␍

Response

~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊

Parameters

net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response Triggers

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network Consult your network administrator for correct settings.

Notes

Example

Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:

“#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D

The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:

What is Covered

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.

What is Not Covered

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.

Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used.

How Long this Coverage Lasts

The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:

1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year warranty for firmware and software updates.

2. All Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, pluggable optical modules, active cables, cable retractors, all Kramer speakers and Kramer touch panels are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty.

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4. All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty.

5. Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for three (3) years).

6. K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates.

7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a ten (10) year warranty.

Who is Covered

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product.

What Kramer Electronics Will Do

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or reinstallation of this product from or into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.

How to Obtain a Remedy Under This Limited Warranty

To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you.

In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be required (RMA number). You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.

If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics, this product should be properly packed, preferably in the original carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused.

Limitation of Liability

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the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by

Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document.

Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form. Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product. We hope it will give you years of satisfaction.

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Kramer KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Achieving the Best Performance

Safety Instructions

Recycling Kramer Products

Overview

Benefits and Features

Typical Applications

Defining KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5 H.264 Encoder and Decoder

Installing KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Connecting KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Operating KDS-EN5, KDS-DEC5

Configuring Settings

Configuring Streaming/Encoding Settings

Configuring Decoding Settings

Configuring Network Settings

Locating Device

Configuring RS-232 over IP Settings

Changing the Device DNS Name

Upgrading the Firmware

Changing Password

Configuring Video Wall

Defining an Idle Image

Verifying Device Information

Technical Specifications

Default Communication Parameters

Resetting the Unit

Protocol 3000

Understanding Protocol 3000

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

Protocol 3000 Commands

System Commands

BUILD-DATE

FACTORY

HELP

MODEL

NAME

PROT-VER

RESET

VERSION

Communication Commands

ETH-PORT

NET-GATE

NET-IP

NET-MAC

NET-MASK