HDMI® Switchers
KD-2X1 KD-4X1
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Quick Setup Guide
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Installation and Operation...................................................... 2
Push Button Control
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Remote Control ........................................................ 3
IR Emitter Control ....................................................... 3
Mechanical / Technical Specifications
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Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions ................................... 5
How to Contact Key Digital
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Warranty Information ......................................................... 6
KD-1X2 KD-1X4
Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.
© 2012 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.
Introduction
Key Digital® Champion Series™ HDMI switchers are designed and engineered to offer the
best in quality, performance, and reliability while providing a cost effective HDMI switching
solution. The KD-2X1/KD-4X1 HDMI switchers provide multiple input to one output switching
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and maintain crystal-clear, pristine picture and sound quality. Champion Series
switchers are a transparent solution for all digital video/audio switching applications and
support all SD, HD, and VESA video standards, including 1080p/60, 1920x1200, and 3D.
KD-2X1/KD-4X1 HDMI switchers feature pushbutton and optical IR switching, status-
monitoring LEDs, and support for advanced HDMI features: 3D, 4K Resolution.
About the KD-2X1/KD-4X1
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Digital switching of multiple (2 or 4) HDMI inputs to one (1) HDMI output
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Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) resolutions up to
1080p (60Hz & 50Hz)
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SD & HD: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
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VESA: From 640x480p up to 1920x1200p
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EDID and HDCP Transparency between display and sources
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Supports signal rates up to 10.2 Gb per second
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Compliant with HDCP copyright protection
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Supports 3D and 4Kx2K Resolutions
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Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
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Pushbutton and IR control
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Input and Output status indicated by LED
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Compatible with all control systems
HDMI
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Advanced HDMI® Features
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3D – Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats
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4K – 4096x2160/24 video resolution support for commercial applications such as Digital Movie
Theaters, CAD, Post Production, Graphics and etc.
Accessories
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External power supply: 5V 1A
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HDMI Lacing Clip
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Operating Instructions
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Warranty Card
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Quick Setup Guide
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Step 1: Find a safe and convenient location to mount or place your KD-2X1/KD-4X1 unit
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Step 2: Begin with the KD-2X1/KD-4X1 unit and all input/output devices turned off with power
cables removed
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Step 3: Connect your HDMI sources to the input ports of your KD-2X1/KD-4X1 unit
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Step 4: Connect your HDMI display to the output port of your KD-2X1/KD-4X1 unit
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Step 7: Connect power to the KD-2X1/KD-4X1 unit
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Step 8: Power on input/output devices
Satellite Box
HDMI
HDMI
Cable Box
HDMI
Plasma TV
DVD Player
HDMI
Blu-Ray
HDMI
HDMI
KD-4X1
Installation and Operation
Before permanently securing the unit for final installation of cabling behind walls or ceilings, test for
proper operation of the unit and the cables in your system.
It is recommended that you leave enough ventilation space to
provide sufficient airflow and cooling, especially if you are going
to leave the unit powered at all times.
An optional HDMI cable clip (included) enables a method
for securing HDMI cables the KD-2X1/KD-4X1 units and
helps defeat intermittent or complete signal loss due to poor
connection.
Optional HDMI Cable
clip (included)