Kramer Electronics KDS-DEC5 H.264 Video Decoder

KDS DEC5 is an H.264 decoder for HDMI™ signals of up to 4K at30Hz (4:4:4). It provides high-quality and fully-featured end-to-end video and audio over IP. KDS-DEC5 includes AVC support for H.264/MPEG-4 and AAC codec, open encoding that enables decoding through VLC® player software and unicast or multicast streaming through TS and RTSP transport protocols.

Features:

• High Resolution Video Encoding and Compression - supporting up to 4K at30Hz (4:4:4) resolution.
• Maximum Compatibility - Fully standard and compliant H.264/MPEG–4 AVC (Advanced Video Codec) and AAC (Advanced Audio Code) codecs, enable compatibility with other software and hardware encoders. Open encoding enables software decoding through VLC® player software.
• Versatile Powering Options - Powered by PoE (when using a Network switch that supports PoE) or by external 12V power adapter.
• Standard Ethernet Network Operation - 10/100/1000Mb. Managed switch: 1G, multicast, IGMP snooping, layer 2. Configurable DHCP, Static or Auto IP. For specific Network configuration, please contact Kramer Customer Support.
• Selectable Streaming Mode - Unicast or multicast through RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol).
• Convenient Unit Control and Configuration - Distance Control via user–friendly embedded web pages via the Ethernet, Protocol 3000 API, and RS–232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial Controller.
• Cost–Effective Maintenance - Power and link status indicators facilitate easy local maintenance and troubleshooting. Firmware upgrade via embedded web pages or K–Upload ensures lasting, field–proven deployment.
• Simple System Management - Remote system management support to enable quick and efficient remote system and device life–cycle management.

Application:

• Digital signage
• Video walls
• Education
• Smart city CCTV
• Large AV Matrixes