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 the 
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we 
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! 
Getting Started 
We recommend that you: 
•  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for 
possible future shipment. 
•  Review the contents of this user manual. 
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KDS-8 to check for up-to-date user manuals, 
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate). 
Achieving Best Performance 
•  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). 
•  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.  
•  Position your Kramer KDS-8 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. 
Caution: 
• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other 
equipment that is installed inside a building. 
• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating 
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual. 
• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit. 
Warning: 
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.  
• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating 
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.