Kramer KDS-EN6, KDS-DEC6 Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Check what's in the box

• KDS-EN6 Video Encoder
• KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder
• 1 Bracket set for TOOLS
• 1 Quick start guide

Step 2: Install the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6

To mount the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 in a rack, use an RK-T2B rack adapter. Alternatively, attach the rubber feet to the underside of the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6 and place it on a table. A Kramer TOOLS™ can also be mounted on a desk top, wall or similar area. Fasten a bracket on each side of the TOOLS using the two M3x8 screws (supplied). Use the flat-head screws (supplied) to fix the TOOLS to the mounting surface or enable it to slide in place.

Step 3: Connect the inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6. For best results, Kramer recommends using Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the KDS-EN6/KDS-DEC6.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows two devices, a KDS-EN6 Video Encoder and a KDS-DEC6 Video Decoder. Both have connections for Power (24-48 VDC), LAN, HDMI (IN for encoder, OUT for decoder), RS-232, USB, and IR. The encoder also has an IR transmitter and the decoder has an IR receiver. The diagram illustrates connecting a Media Player to the encoder's HDMI IN, and connecting a Display, Amplifier, Mouse, and Laptop to the decoder's HDMI OUT and other ports. It also shows IR transmitters and receivers connecting between the devices and external equipment.

Step 4: Connect the power

By default, KDS-EN6 and KDS-DEC6 are set to PoE (Power over Ethernet). If you are not powering the device via PoE, connect the KDS-DEC6 and the KDS-EN6 each to the 24-48 VDC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. If 48V DC power is connected, PoE is automatically disabled.

Step 5: Set the devices

To set the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 IP address via channel buttons (by default, the IP address is 192.168.1.39 for each device):

1. Connect the device to the 24-48 VDC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. The ON LED lights green and the LINK flashes (indicating that no streaming activity is detected).
2. Press and hold the UP button for 3 seconds.
3. Press UP or DOWN to select DHCP or SC (static) IP address setup.
4. If you selected DHCP:
   • For KDS-DEC6, press and hold UP or DOWN for 3 seconds to save your selection. The channel display flashes "--" 3 times and the device reboots.
   • For KDS-EN6, the channel display flashes "ID" 3 times. Continue to set the channel number for the KDS-EN6.

   Note: When setting to DHCP, it is recommended to contact your IT administrator for setting the system IP addresses.

5. If you selected Static, press and hold UP or DOWN for 3 seconds to save your selection. The channel display flashes "IP" 3 times and the device reboots.
6. Press UP or DOWN to set the IP address.
7. Press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds to save your selection.

To set the Channel Number via channel buttons:

The KDS-DEC6 channel number is set by simply pressing the UP or DOWN buttons at any time.

The KDS-EN6 channel number can be set immediately after the IP address is set (via either static or DHCP).

To set the channel number for KDS-EN6:

1. Wait until the channel display flashes "ID" 3 times.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select the channel number.
3. Press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds to save your selection. The channel display flashes "--" 3 times and the device reboots.

To set the IP address via the web pages:

1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 Ethernet port to the Network and power the device.
2. Access the embedded Web pages.
3. In the Network tab, select the IP mode.
4. If you selected Static, type in the IP address.
5. Click Apply and reboot the device.

To set the Channel Number via web pages:

1. Connect the KDS-EN6 / KDS-DEC6 Ethernet port to the Network and power the device.
2. Access the embedded Web pages.
3. In the System tab, select Utilities.
4. In the Console API Command text box, enter the following command:
   • For the KDS-EN6:
     astparam s multicast_ip 225.0.100.00X; astparam s hostname_id 000X; astparam s reset ch on boot n; astparam save;
     (where X=Channel number)
   • For the KDS-DEC6:
     Switchto X
     (where X=Channel number)
5. Click Apply.
6. Power cycle the device.