kramer KDS-17EN Midwich Ltd Electronics AVoIP Encoder User Guide

: June 22, 2024
: Kramer

Table of Contents

kramer KDS-17EN Midwich Ltd Electronics AVoIP Encoder
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
INSTALLATION
FEATURED
References
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kramer KDS-17EN Midwich Ltd Electronics AVoIP Encoder

Specifications

Model: KDS-17EN
Resolution : 4K60 4:4:4
Encoder Type : AVoIP
Power Input: 20-24V DC
Network Ports : LAN 1 (RJ-45), LAN 2 (SFP)
Control Ports : RS-232, IR, USB

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Check What’s in the Box

Ensure the following items are included:

KDS-17EN 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP Encoder
1 Bracket set for each product
1 Quick start guide

Step 2: Get to Know Your KDS-17EN Features:

Key Features and Functions:

1.  **HDMI OUT Connector:** Used to loop the signal.

HDMI IN Connector: Connects to an HDMI source.

FAQ

Q: How do I reset the device to factory default values?
A: Press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds. All LEDs will flash, indicating the device has been reset.
Q : What does a flashing red LED indicate?
A: A flashing red LED means the device is acquiring the fallback address, flashing continuously in a slow 0.5/10sec cadence.

INSTALLATION

Step 1 : Check what’s in the box

KDS-17EN 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP Encoder
1 Bracket set for each product
1 Quick start guide

Step 2: Get to know your KDS-17EN

FEATURED

Step 3: Mount KDS-17EN

Install KDS-17EN 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 (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-17EN)
Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/KDS-17EN

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

Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used to avoid overloading of the circuits.
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

To install the SFP MM/SFP SM Kramer recommended a transceiver

Pull the bailout and remove the currently installed transceiver, insert the protective cap and store in a safe place.
Make sure the bail of the new transceiver is pushed up, in the closed position.
Insert the new transceiver into the relevant optical device SFP slot and push it in until it clicks.
Remove the protective cap and store it in a safe place for future use.

Warning: Connecting the SFP connector to an LC(APC) fibre connector may cause poor performance and damage the connector!
Warning: Class 1 Laser Product

Invisible laser radiation is present.
Avoid long-term viewing of a laser.
Avoid the use of magnifying viewing aids or instruments (such as binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and magnifying lenses, but not spectacles or contact lenses).
Avoid placing optical devices in the emitted beam that could cause the concentration of the laser radiation to be increased.

To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/KDS- 17EN. Using third-party cables may cause damage!

Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your KDS- 17EN.

KDS-17EN can stream 4K video, requiring a gigabit Ethernet switch for high-quality performance, since the maximum momentary transfer rate can reach 850Mbps. We recommend using AVoIP Ethernet switches that support IGMP Snooping, IGMP Querier, IGMP Immediate/Fast Leave and Unregistered Multicast Filtering.

Connecting the audio input/output

Step 5: Connect power

By default, KDS-17EN is powered by PoE+ delivered through LAN 1 (see 11 in Step 2). An optional power adapter can be purchased, to connect the product to mains electricity.

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

Caution

For products with relay terminals and GPIO 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 it.

Step 6: Operate KDS-17EN

Allocating the IP Address
By default, DHCP is enabled and assigns an IP address to KDS-17EN. If a DHCP Server is not available, for example, if the device’s LAN 1 (see 11 in Step 2) is connected directly to a laptop, the device gets the default IP address of 192.168.1.39. If this IP address is unavailable, the system searches for a random unique IP in the range of 192.168.X.Y. The allocated IP address can be viewed in the LCD Display (see instructions below). For detailed instructions on connecting LAN 1 directly to a computer’s Ethernet connector, see the chapter “Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC” in the user manual at https://k.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads/kds-17en.
To view the allocated IP address on the LCD Display

Connect LAN 1 (see 11 in step 2) to a LAN switch with PoE+ (power over ethernet). The LEDs light white when the device boots and then the ON and NET LEDs light green or yellow, indicating that the device is on and has a valid IP address.
Use the Menu Navigation button to view the assigned IP address on the LCD screen: Click Enter to display the channel number and Enter again, to display the LCD’s MAIN MENU.
Use the navigation arrows to select DEV STATUS > CONTROL STAT and the device’s IP will be displayed.

Setting the Channel Number
Each encoder requires a unique channel number, and connected decoders must be tuned to the same channel. You can set the channel number via the LCD Display or the embedded web pages.

To set the channel number for KDS-17EN on the LCD Display

Connect LAN 1 (see 11 in step 2) to a LAN switch with PoE+ (power over ethernet). The LEDs light white as the device boots and then the ON and NET LEDs light green or yellow, indicating that the device is on and has a valid IP address.
Use the Menu Navigation button to set the channel number with the LCD screen: Click Enter to display the channel number and Enter again, to display the LCD’s MAIN MENU.
Use the arrows to select DEV SETTINGS > CH DEFINE.
A cursor will flash under the first digit of the channel number. Use the up/down arrow keys to change the digit and the right arrow to move to the next digit. Press Enter to save your selection.
On the connected KDS-17DEC, set the same channel number defined on the KDS-17EN.

To set the channel number with the embedded web pages:

Connect LAN 1 (see 11 in step 2) to a LAN switch with PoE+ (power over ethernet). The LEDs light white as the device boots and then the ON and NET LEDs light green or yellow, indicating that the device is on and has a valid IP address.
Open the embedded web pages by entering the device’s IP address in a web browser connected to the same network (default user/password is admin/admin). To find the allocated IP address, follow the LCD Display instructions above.
In the KDS-17EN Main page (the Dashboard), edit the Channel ID to define the channel ID number.
On the connected KDS-17DEC, set the same channel number defined on the KDS-17EN.

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