KRAMER KDS-7-EN

High–performance, highly–scalable, AVoIP Encoder for 4K over 1G network

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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.

  • 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.

    • 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

  • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Inputs
    1 HDMI: On a female HDMI connector

    Outputs
    1 HDMI: On a female HDMI connector

    Ports
    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 connector

    USB Features
    Integrated USB Hubs: 1−layer USB Hub when connecting to KDS−DEC7

    Network
    Multicast UDP, IGMP snooping non−blocking, Layer 2
    Unicast UDP
    Bitrate: Peak: 850Mbps, 4K average: 350Mbps, 1080p average: 250Mbps

    Video
    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: 1sec

    Resolution
    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@85Hz

    Audio
    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 5.1

    Security
    HTTPS, 802.1x, OWASP–10, AES−128 encryption of AV streaming with changeable key

    User 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 buttons

    Power
    PoE (Power over Ethernet)
    Operating voltage range: 37V~57V
    Typical Power Consumption: 5.76W
    Optional Power Supply: 24V DC, 5A

    Environmental 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–condensing

    Product 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) approx

    Shipping 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