KRAMER KDS-7-EN
High–performance, highly–scalable, AVoIP Encoder for 4K over 1G network
Top Features:
Outstanding end-user experience
Ideal for large–scale deployments
Robust security
Simple planning and rollout
HDMI | Ethernet - RJ-45 | HDCP 2.2 compatible
Encode 4K Streams with Scalable Power
Transform AV distribution with the Kramer KDS-EN7, an encoder for 4K video over 1G Ethernet, featuring HDMI loop-through, analog audio embedding/de-embedding, and USB/IR/RS-232/CEC over IP. It supports up to 999 channels, 16x16 video walls, and 1-second switching with low-latency KM/KVM, secured by 802.1x and OWASP Top 10 compliance. PoE-powered and plug-and-play with Netgear M4250 switches, it ensures cost-effective, enterprise-grade deployment for command centers and corporate sharing.
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KDS−EN7 encoder is an advanced transmitter for streaming 4K video signals via Ethernet over copper cable. It encodes and streams over an IP network from HDMI input, and transmits the USB, IR, RS232, or CEC signal over IP network.
Outstanding end–user experience —
Rich set of inputs and interfaces
Easy–to–use KM/KVM — Searchable OSD Menu for KM and fully configurable KVM roaming
Large scale video wall — up to 16x16
Instantaneous switching time — 1 second
Ideal for large–scale deployments —
Highly scalable — 999 channels build in support
State of the art management device
Rich set of management capabilities — Standard P3K Open API , LCD screen for configuration
Robust security —
Enterprise IT–grade security — 802.1x and HTTPS/TLS
Security certification — OWASP Top 10 certificate
Separate ETH ports for optimal security and experience
New HW architecture that enables robust FW update
Simple planning and rollout: —
Cost–effective from day one
Full product range for any site, any application
Plug–and–play with Netgear M4250 AVoIP switches, Kramer Control, KDS–USB2, etc.
PoE Support —
Using PoE switch — up to 13W consumption
Alternative sources/destinations —
HDMI Loop–Through on Encoder and HDMI Input on Decoder
Analog Audio —
Embedding and De–embedding
Control gateway — Through P3K control/communicate with IR, RS232, or CEC to the connected devices
Through P3K control/communicate with IR, RS232, or CEC to the connected devices
Built–In isolated Wi–Fi and LAN.
Easy and Effective Wireless Connectivity — Built–in Wi–Fi gives you two setup options for enabling meeting participants to wirelessly join the meeting. After setting a wired connection from your VIA device to your local corporate LAN you can do one of the following: use the built–in VIA Wi–Fi to create a guest network to which participants can connect or use the built–in VIA Wi–Fi as a Miracast receiver.
Automatically stops presentation when leaving the room.
4K@60 HDMI Wired Input — Enables hard–wiring your computer or other HDMI compatible device such as a camera, multimedia player or computer. Note: Does not support HDCP signals.
60fps Streaming Multimedia — Share up to 4K wireless video streaming (using the VIA app Multimedia feature).
One 4K@30 (RGB) HDMI output and one 4K@60 DisplayPort output.
Remote Power Control — via a relay port.
iOS, Android, Chromebook® and Miracast® Mirroring.
Optimized for Video Conferencing — Room devices driver feature enables you to wirelessly select the professional grade camera and AV in your meeting room for your VC calls.
Calendar widget on the wallpaper for instant connectivity within one click.
3rd Party Web Applications — Run directly from the device without needing to use the application.
Seamless Live Video Streaming — Stream live content from meeting rooms, classrooms and studios using RTMP/RTMPS to all the leading platforms, like YouTube™, Kaltura™, Panopto™ and more.
Room Calendar Integration — Shows the room occupancy schedule on the main display.
Internal Web Browser — Open any browser to display content.
DHCP Support.
Streaming Input for the Internal Media Player.
Cloud–Based File Sharing — Drag and drop files to the internal VIA cloud storage (128GB).
Whiteboard Support.
Control — Give a participant control over a presenter’s PC for true collaboration.
Chat — Send an instant message to another user.
iCloud®, OneDrive®, GoogleDrive®, Dropbox® Integration.
View Main Display — View the main display on your own device.
Third–Party App Support — Like Microsoft Office®, SkypeforBusiness®, GoToMeeting® and WebEx®.
Icon Shortcuts — On the splash page for 3rd party applications.
Integrated YouTube Player — Create playlists, share videos or drag and drop any YouTube clip to your VIA app for seamless video playback.
Streaming Output — Stream all collaboration activity from the main display to any H.264 decoder.
Recording — Record an entire VIA video and audio session to a local video file.
Digital Signage — Enables you to display dynamic content and information on the main display when there is no meeting in progress. Use a predefined template or create your own display configuration with up to three frames of content that appear simultaneously. Schedule campaigns (content configurations) to run automatically at specific dates and times.
Seamless VSM Integration — With VIA Site Management (VSM) software.
Multilingual Support — Experience VIA in your language.
Warranty — 3 years on hardware.
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For real–time essential installations such as command and control rooms
For large scale AV content sharing installations using existing wires and infrastructure in corporate offices and government applications
For AV installations where low latency KM/KVM capabilities are required
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs
1 HDMI: On a female HDMI connectorOutputs
1 HDMI: On a female HDMI connectorPorts
2 Ethernets: On RJ−45 connectors
1 Balanced Audio: On a 5–pin terminal block connector
1 RS-232: On a 3−pin terminal block connector
1 IR: On a 3.5mm TRS connector
1 USB Host: On a USB−B connectorUSB Features
Integrated USB Hubs: 1−layer USB Hub when connecting to KDS−DEC7Network
Multicast UDP, IGMP snooping non−blocking, Layer 2
Unicast UDP
Bitrate: Peak: 850Mbps, 4K average: 350Mbps, 1080p average: 250MbpsVideo
Compression: Visually Lossless, proprietary codec
Max Resolution: 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
Video Streaming Compression Standard: JPEG2K based, proprietary stream
Max Input Resolution: 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)
Max Output Resolution: 4K@30Hz (4:4:4)
Max End-to-End Resolution: 4K@30Hz (4:4:4)
Scaler: Yes
End-to-End Latency: 33msec
Switching Time: 1secResolution
4096x2160@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 848x480@60Hz,
3840x2160@60Hz, 1600x900@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, 800x600@60Hz,
1920x1200@50Hz, 1440x900@60Hz, 1280x768@60Hz, 720x576@60Hz,
1920x1080@60Hz, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz, 720x480@50Hz,
1856x1392@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz, 1224x768@70Hz, 640x480@60Hz,
1792x1344@60Hz, 1360x768@60Hz, 1152x864@70Hz, 640x400@85Hz,
1680x1050@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 640x350@85HzAudio
Supported Formats: LPCM, Dolby, DTS
LPCM: LPCM up to 7.1/24−bit/192kHz
Dolby: Dolby Atmos™, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby Digital EX,
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2/0 Surround, Dolby Digital 2/0
DTS: DTS−HD Master Audio™, DTS−HD, DTS−ES Discrete 6.1, DTS−ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Digital Surround 5.1Security
HTTPS, 802.1x, OWASP–10, AES−128 encryption of AV streaming with changeable keyUser Interface
Indicators: LINK, NET and ON LEDs, front panel LCD Display
Controls: Restart and factory reset rear panel button, embedded web pages, P3K API commands via Ethernet, front panel navigation buttonsPower
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Operating voltage range: 37V~57V
Typical Power Consumption: 5.76W
Optional Power Supply: 24V DC, 5AEnvironmental Conditions
Operating Temperature: 0 to +45°C (32 to +113 °F), 10% to 90%, non–condensing
Storage Temperature: –20 to +70°C (–4 to +158 °F), 10% to 90%, non–condensing
Humidity: 10% to 90%, non–condensingProduct Dimensions
18.90cm x 14.50cm x 2.76cm (7.44" x 5.71" x 1.09") W, D, H
Product Weight: 0.7kg (1.5lbs) approxShipping Dimensions
31.20cm x 18.00cm x 7.60cm (12.28" x 7.09" x 2.99") W, D, H
Shipping Weight: 0.9kg (2.1lbs) approx -