KRAMER KDS-10 Transceiver User Guide

: June 6, 2024
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KDS-10 Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your KDS-10 for the first time.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-10 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware upgrades are available.

Step 1: Check what’s in the box

KDS-10 4K Video Encoder/Decoder 1 Power cord 4 Rubber feet
1 Quick start guide

Step 2: Get to know your KDS-10

FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL

KDS-10 - FRONT PANEL KDS-10 - BACK PANEL

#	Feature	Function
1	USB Type A Port	For future use.
2	POWER LED	Lights when the device is powered ON.
	Encoder Mode	Decoder Mode
3	LINK LEDs (1 & 2)	Each LED represents an HDMITM input status.

White Flashing = Device booting up.
Red = Error.

• HDMI In not connected.
• Ethernet not connected.

Blue = The stream is administratively stopped via webpage interface.
Purple = Waiting for an HDMI input signal.
Green = HDMI input signal detected.

| LED 1 represents HDMI output. LED 2 is non-functional.

White Flashing = Device booting up.
Red = Error.

• HDMI Out not connected.
• Ethernet not connected.

Blue = The stream is administratively stopped via webpage interface.
Purple = Waiting for a connection to be established.
Green = HDMI output signal detected.

Step 3: Mount KDS-10

Install KDS-10 using one of the following methods:

Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
Fasten a bracket (not included) on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat surface (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-10).
Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-10).

KDS-10 - Mount

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.

KDS-10 Quick Startx

KDS-10 - HDMI KDS-10 - Bar Code 1

P/N: 2900–301387QS Rev: 1

Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your KDS-10.

KDS-10 - Step 4

Connecting audio output

Connecting the audio output to a balanced stereo audio acceptor:

KDS-10 - Step 4 - 1

Connecting the audio output to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor:

KDS-10 - Step 4 - 2

Connecting audio Inputs

Connecting a balanced stereo audio source to the balanced input

KDS-10 - Step 4 - 3

Connecting an unbalanced stereo audio source to the balanced input

KDS-10 - Step 4 - 4

KDS-10 - Caution For optimal performance, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-10.
Using third-party cables may cause damage!

Step 5: Connect power

Connect the power cord to KDS-10 and plug it into the mains electricity.

Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:

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

Step 6: Operate KDS-10

Operate KDS-10 via:

Remotely, by Mini USB serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller
Embedded web pages via the Ethernet

RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000

To control via the Web pages:

Connect the KDS-10 Ethernet port.
Access the embedded Web pages.

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