2. Select TRANSMITTER (encoder) or RECEIVER (decoder).
The device reboots and the encoder/decoder mode changes.
Press the INFO/ENTER button to display the encoder/decoder mode status (TX =
encoder, RX = decoder) on the display connected to the HDMI OUT Connector .
Defining Cooling Fan Operation
KDS-8 enables you to define when the cooling fan operates. You can set it to operate only
when it reaches a certain temperature or you can set it to operate continuously, to ensure
proper cooling at all times.
To define when the cooling fan operates:
1. In the OSD, go to DEVICE SETTINGS > FAN MODE.
2. Select one of the following:
▪ FOLLOW TEMP – Fan operates when the device reaches the maximum operating
temperature
▪ ALWAYS ON – Fan operates continuously
Cooling fan operation is defined.
Selecting Active Input
This section is only relevant for a device in decoder mode.
When the device is in decoder (receiver) mode, you can select the input to route to the HDMI
output.
To select the active input:
1. In the OSD, go to DEVICE SETTINGS > INPUT.
2. Select one of the following:
▪ INPUT 1 – 10G Ethernet
▪ INPUT 2 – HDMI input
The active input is selected.
Setting Overlay Priority
This section is only relevant for a device in decoder mode.
To set on-screen display overlay priority:
1. In the OSD, go to DEVICE SETTINGS > LOCAL PRIORITY.
2. Select ON or OFF.
Overlay display priority is set.