The KDS-8 is a high-performance, zero-latency 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) video streaming transceiver that operates over Ethernet using copper cables. It can function as either an encoder or decoder, transmitting HDMI video, IR, RS-232, and analog audio over an IP network or receiving and decoding the streamed signal for output.
| Inputs |
1 HDMI: On a female HDMI connector 1 IR: On a 3.5mm mini jack. If you want to use the IR extension, it is necessary to order these accessories from Kramer: 3300−500028 PT−5R/T IR receiver cable 2m, 3.5mm mini jack, 3300−500029 PT−5R/T IR emitter cable 2m, and a 3.5mm mini jack |
| Outputs |
1 HDMI: On a female HDMI connector 1 IR: On a 3.5mm mini jack. If you want to use the IR extension, it is necessary to order these accessories from Kramer: 3300−500028 PT−5R/T IR receiver cable 2m, 3.5mm mini jack, 3300−500029 PT−5R/T IR emitter cable 2m, and a 3.5mm mini jack |
| Ports |
1 10GbE Ethernet: On an R–J45 connector 1 Unbalanced Stereo Audio: On a 3.5mm mini jack 1 1GbE Ethernet: On an R–J45 connector 1 RS-232: On a 3–pin terminal block connector |
| Video | Standards Compliance: 10/12−bit HDR (Point-to-Point and Genlock mode only), HDCP 2.2 &1.4, DVI 1.0 |
| Extension Line |
Signal Compression: Ultra-light compression, lossless for most content Range: Up to 100m in point-to-point mode |
| Audio | Standards Compliance: Supports pass−through of audio formats including LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Bitstream, and HD Bitstream from HDMI sources. Analog audio supports 20 Hz~20 kHz, 24−bit 48 kHz sampling rates |