USER MANUAL
MODEL:
DS Vision® Digital
HD Digital Distribution System
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Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
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Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DS Vision® Digital HD Digital
Distribution System, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
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Digital signage
Media distribution
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Getting Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
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Ensure that the player and the screens are compatible. Check that they work
together before connecting the DS Vision Digital system.
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
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2.1
Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
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Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
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Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
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Position your Kramer DS Vision® Digital away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2.3
Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
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Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
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Overview
DS Vision® Digital is a high-definition (HD) digital distribution system that delivers
real-time digital, non-compressed content to digital signage terminals up to 600m
(2000ft) away. DS Vision® Digital enables you to manage digital signage assets
and monitor system performance.
The DS Vision® Digital system offers the following high-level capabilities:
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Media distribution
Display serial control
Terminal IP connectivity
Scalability
Management features
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Continuous playback
Display performance monitoring
3.1
Defining the DS Vision® Digital HD Digital Distribution
System
This section defines the DS Vision® Digital system.
The system includes a:
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This table defines the models:
Kramer Model
Kramer Part
Number
Full Description
DSVD-T (0VS60012) 50-0000609011
DSVD-B (0VS60011) 50-0000599011
DSVD-R (0VS60010) 50-0000589011
Minicom DS Vision Digital Transmitter
Minicom DS Vision Digital Broadcaster 3-ports
Minicom DS Vision Digital Receiver
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The DS Vision® Digital Transmitter
Figure 1: DS Vision® Digital Transmitter
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4
5
6
Feature
Function
12V DC POWER Connector
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
DP Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
Serial extension for terminal control
IP extension and system management
DP++ player connection
HDMI Connector
HDMI player connection
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
System cable to receiver
3.1.2
The DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster
Figure 2: DS Vision® Digital Broadcaster
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2
3
4
5
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Feature
Function
12V DC POWER Connector
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
HDMI Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
Serial extension for terminal control
IP extension and system management
HDMI player connection
DP Connector
DP++ player connection
CASCADE/Local
For cascading units or local display connection
System cable to receivers (up to three)
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
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The DS Vision® Digital Receiver
Figure 3: DS Vision® Digital Receiver
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3
4
5
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Feature
Function
12V DC POWER Connector
MONITOR 3.5mm Mini Jack
SYSTEM RJ-45 Connector
HDMI Connector
Connects to the 12V DC power adapter
Connects to the performance monitoring engine
System cable from transmitter
HDMI display connection
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
SERIAL 9-pin D-sub Connector
IP connectivity to display and/or peripherals
Display control
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Connecting the DS Vision® Digital
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
DS Vision® Digital. After connecting your DS Vision® Digital,
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connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
4.1
Connecting the Player and the Screen
1. Connect the player to the broadcaster/transmitter HDMI port using an HDMI
to HDMI cable (type A, male/male) or connect a DP cable to the DP port
(DisplayPort male, male).
2. Connect the screen to the receiver HDMI port using an HDMI to HDMI cable
(type A, male/male).
3. Connect the system cable up to 100m (330ft) to the SYSTEM port of the
broadcaster/transmitter and the SYSTEM port of the receiver.
Important: Make sure to connect the transmitter to the LAN even if
management features are not being used. Connecting the
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transmitter/broadcaster to the LAN can enable management of the
system in the future.
4. With the power supplies provided, connect the DC power adapters to the
broadcaster/transmitter and receiver. Plug the power supplies into the mains
electricity.
Once connected, the system is ready to transmit the video and audio signals.
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Media Distribution
The DS Vision Digital system can distribute HD digital media from a single player
to:
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A single display located 100m (330ft) away, using the transmitter
Three displays located 100m (330ft) away, and one local display, using the
broadcaster
Figure 4 illustrates the configuration for media distribution to a single display:
Figure 4: Media Distribution to a Single Display
Figure 5 illustrates the configuration for media distribution to three displays:
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Figure 5: Media Distribution to Three Displays
Note! The connections to the transmitter and the broadcaster are
identical. The broadcaster has three system ports and the transmitter
has only one system port. All references to connections apply equally
to both units.
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Figure 6 and Figure 7 illustrate all the connections to the DS Vision Digital units.
Not all the connections are always needed. This section explains the basic
connections. Subsequent sections explain the circumstances that require
additional connections.
Figure 6: Transmitter Connections
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CAT5e cable from
Transmitter
System port
Ethernet cable to
network
Receiver
12 V DC
MONITOR
SYSTEM
HDMI
ETHERNET
CONTROL
To Media Feedback
Monitoring Engine
Serial cable to display
control
Power connector
HDMI cable to
display
Figure 7: Receiver Connections
5.1
Mounting the Receiver
The receiver units have VESA standard screw holes 100mm (3.9in) apart, as
connect the unit to the back of the monitor.
MINIC
M
digital signage
100mm
DS Vision Digital
RECEIVER
Figure 8: VESA Standard Screw Holes
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Serial Control
To enable serial control of remote displays:
1. Connect a serial (9-pin D-sub male/female) cable between the players and
the broadcaster/transmitter.
2. Connect a serial (9-pin D-sub female/female) cable between the receiver
and the screen.
Figure 9 illustrates the connections:
Figure 9: Serial Control
When using a broadcaster, the serial command is broadcasted to all the displays.
In order to send a quarry command to a specific display, make sure to place the
relevant screen ID in the serial command.
Note! In order to address a specific display, make sure the display
supports “ID mode”.
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Terminal IP Connectivity
To extend a network from the transmitter/broadcaster side to the remote terminal
side:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (Ethernet 10/100BaseT straight-through
cable) between the player side network and the transmitter/broadcaster.
2. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (Ethernet 10/100BaseT straight-through
cable) between the receiver and the terminal side units.
Once these connections have been made, the extension system enables the
creation of an extended IP segment.
Figure 10 illustrates the connections to be made:
Figure 10: Terminal IP Connectivity
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Scalability
There are two types of methods to extend the system scale:
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Cascade a receiver with a broadcaster/transmitter to increase the distance of
the system
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Cascade a broadcaster with a broadcaster/transmitter to increase the
number of supported displays
8.1
Cascading to Increase the Distance
Cascade up to six distribution systems to increase the distance up to 600m
Figure 11: 2-Hop Cascaded System
To connect the receiver to the broadcaster/transmitter, connect the following
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HDMI to HDMI (type A, male/male)
For serial control: Serial cable - (9-pin D-sub male/female).
For IP connectivity: Ethernet/Management cable - Ethernet 10/100BaseT
straight-through cable.
Figure 12 illustrates a 6-hop cascaded system up to 600m (2000ft).
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Figure 12: 6-Hop Cascaded System
8.2
Cascading to Increase the Number of Displays
Connect a primary broadcaster to a secondary broadcaster or transmitter to
increase the number of receivers and displays that can be connected to the
system. Cascading an additional broadcaster enables adding three displays,
whereas cascading of an additional transmitter enables adding a single display.
1. Connect the primary broadcaster to a secondary unit using an HDMI to
HDMI cable (type A, male/male).
2. Connect the HDMI to HDMI cable (type A, male/male) to the Cascade/Local
port of the primary broadcaster and to the HDMI input of a secondary
broadcaster or transmitter.
Figure 13 illustrates a primary and secondary cascaded system:
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Figure 13: Primary and Secondary Cascaded System
Figure 14 illustrates a system with two cascaded broadcasters and a transmitter,
providing four additional displays:
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Advanced Management Features
Use MDS management technology for advanced management features, such as:
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Figure 16 illustrates the management architecture:
Figure 16: Management Architecture
To operate the management features, connect the transmitter/broadcaster to a
DHCP server on the LAN.
Once the transmitter/broadcaster is switched on, it receives an IP address from
the DHCP server.
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Note: The receiver does not receive an IP address and is not visible
as an IP network element.
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To learn more about the MDS management technology, features and benefits,
refer to the ScreenGate Management Gateway documentation.
9.1
Continuous Playback Configuration
Two active players can be connected to the DS Vision Digital system, one
primary and the other secondary. If the primary player becomes unavailable the
secondary player can be activated remotely, to enable continuous playback.
To set up a continuous playback configuration:
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Connect two players: “Primary” and “Secondary” to the
broadcaster/transmitter.
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If one player has a DP output and the other player has an HDMI output, the
players can be connected to the DP and HDMI connectors respectively using
the following cables:
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DP to DP (Display Port male, male)
HDMI to HDMI (type A, male/male)
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If both players have DP or HDMI connectors, use a DP to HDMI converter
cable or an adapter to connect one of the DP players to the HDMI input.
Figure 17 illustrates the continuous playback configuration connections:
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Figure 17: Continuous Playback Configuration Connections
9.2
Monitoring Display Performance
A player can create a report that consists of the amount of times media was sent
to the screen. However, this report can’t verify if the media was in fact displayed
on the screen.
The DS Vision Digital system uses a unique display performance monitoring
mechanism embedded in the receiver unit to monitor and verify that the content
played was actually displayed.
To enable display performance monitoring:
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Connect the display audio output to the monitor port of the receiver using the
Display Audio out – Receiver Monitor in cable (3.5mm mini jack male/male)
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In addition, a watermark generator agent must be installed on the player
device. To learn more about installing a Media Watermark Generator Agent,
refer to the Media Watermark Generator Agent section of the ScreenGate
Management Gateway documentation
Figure 18 provides an outline for the display performance monitoring system:
Figure 18: Display Performance Monitoring
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10 Technical Specifications
Feature
Item
Broadcaster
Transmitter
Receiver
MAXIMUM RESOLUTION
1080p, 60Hz, 24bit
per pixel,
1080p, 60Hz, 24bit
per pixel,
1080p, 60Hz, 24bit
per pixel,
uncompressed
uncompressed
uncompressed
VIDEO-1
VIDEO-2
AUDIO
HDMI
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
Display Port
Dual-mode Display
Port
Dual-mode Display
Port
N/A
HDMI specified
HDMI specified
N/A
HDMI specified
N/A
CASCADE
PORT
HDMI
Type
HDMI compatible up
to 10.2Gbps
SYSTEM
CABLE
CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7
UTP, STP or FTP
CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7
UTP, STP or FTP
CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7
UTP, STP or FTP
Connector
Max Length
DDC
RJ-45
RJ-45
RJ-45
100m (330ft)
HDMI standard, 5V
HDMI Type A
RJ-45
100m (330ft)
HDMI standard, 5V
HDMI Type A
RJ-45
100m (330ft)
HDMI standard, 5V
HDMI Type A
RJ-45
HDMI
Connector
Port
ETHERNET
Speed
100Mbps
100Mbps
100Mbps
SERIAL/
RS-232
Connector
9-pin D-sub F
9-pin D-sub F
9-pin D-sub M
MONITOR
POWER
Connector
Connector
N/A
N/A
3.5mm phone jack
1.65mm DC power
jack, standard
polarity
1.65mm DC power
jack, standard
polarity
1.65mm DC power
jack, standard
polarity
Consumption
Supply
12w
5w
7w
12V/2A
12V/2A
12V/2A
LED
Power, Ethernet,
System
Power, Ethernet,
System
Ethernet, System
MTBF
400,000hrs
400,000hrs
400,000hrs
OPERATION
Temperature
Temperature
(W. D. H.)
0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F)
0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F)
0° to 40°C (32° to
104°F)
STORAGE
-40° to 85°C (-40° to
185°F)
-40° to 85°C (-40° to
185°F)
-40° to 85°C (-40° to
185°F)
DIMENSIONS
214mm x 140mm x
26mm (8.4" x 5.5" x
1.0")
139mm x 140mm x
40mm (5.5" x 5.5" x
1.6")
190mm x 123mm x
27mm (7.5" x 4.8" x
1.1")
MOUNTING
Compatibility
N/A
N/A
VESA
All nominal levels are at ±10%
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing
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