Key Digital KD-4x8CS Champion, Champion KD-6x6CS, Champion KD-8x4CS, Champion KD-8x8CS Setup Manual

KD-4x8CS / KD-6x6CS
KD-8x4CS / KD-8x8CS

HDMI Matrix Switchers

Setup Guide

KD-4x8CS

KD-6x6CS

KD-8x4CS

KD-8x8CS

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Table of Contents

About KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS .............................. 1

Connections, Buttons and LEDs ................................................ 2

Application Example ......................................................... 3

Quick Setup Guide: .......................................................... 3

Settings...................................................................4

Remote Control ............................................................. 4

RS-232 Commands ......................................................... 5

Specications .............................................................. 7

Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions ................................... 8

How to Contact Key Digital

Warranty Information .........................................................9

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About KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS

Description

› Key Digital

best in quality, performance, and reliability, while providing cost effective HDMI matrixing solutions.
KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS enable any HDMI Source to be viewed on any
HDMI Output/Display at any time and in any combination. KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS &
KD-8x8CS maintain crystal-clear, pristine picture and sound quality, while supporting all HD
and
and RS-232 control.

Key Features

› Internal EDID Library features 12 default EDID congurations, in addition to native EDID data for

any Output/Display

› Supports all SD, HD, and VESA resolutions up to 1080p (60Hz & 50Hz)

› Advanced HDMI
› Full support for 12-bit Deep Color and HDCP
› Supports lossless compressed digital audio:

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Champion Series™ HDMI Matrix Switchers are designed and engineered to offer the

SD video standards, including 1080p/60 and 3D, and is switchable via pushbutton, IR,

» SD & HD: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

» VESA / VGA (RGBHV): From 640x480p up to 1920x1200p

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Feature: 3D Ready

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» Dolby

TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS™-HD Master Audio

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Key Benets

› Key Digital’s Buffered Matrix Technology

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allows up to 4/6/8 HDMI sources to be independently

switched to 4/6/8 Displays or Zones at any time and in any combination

› LED Link Lights indicate connectivity between KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS

and each input & output device

› Serial IR, Optical IR, Front Panel & RS-232 control
› Supports major control systems such as Compass Control

RTI

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, Universal

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, AMX®, Control4®, Crestron®,

› Rack Mountable (1U) with included rack ears

Accessories

› (1) External 12 Volt 5 Amp power supply (110V-240V 50/60Hz)
› (1) IR Remote Control
› (1 pair) Rack mounting ears

Loosen Screw

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Secure Screw

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› HDMI Clips
› Setup Guide
› Warranty Card

Rack Mounting:

Slide Clip on

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to Screw

Insert Key Digital

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HDMI® Cable

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Fasten HDMI Cable to Clip

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with Cable Tie

› Secure the rack ears to each side of the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS with

the supplied hardware. Then, fasten the unit to the rack rails with the included machine screws.

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Connections, Buttons and LEDs

Rear Panel Connections:

All connections to the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS are found on the rear
panel of the units. Refer to the illustrations below for port assignments while making connections.

HDMI Inputs & LEDs

RS-232 Port

Operation Mode

HDMI Outputs & LEDs

IR Eye

Serial IR

Power

Connections

› HDMI Inputs: The HDMI Inputs are located on the left side of the back panel. The Inputs have a

blue LED that will illuminate when a source is connected and synced.

› HDMI Outputs: The HDMI Outputs are located on the right side of the back panel. The Outputs

have a blue LED that will illuminate when a output device is connected and synced.

› The RS-232, Serial IR, Optical IR Sensor, Operation Mode Switch and Power connections

are located on the right side of the back panel.

› The Operation Mode switch is used to update the unit’s

rmware, which is done using the DB9/RS-232 port. The
rmware version as well as all RS-232 commands is available

through the RS-232 command ‘H’. A detailed list of RS-232
commands is available later in this guide.

› If newer rmware is made available, complete updating

instructions will be included with it. Check the Key Digital

website for any rmware updates.

Front Panel Buttons and LEDs

Output Select Buttons

Input LEDs

› There are 4/6/8 Output buttons along the front panel.
› Pressing an output button will select the next HDMI input.
› A blue LED will indicate which Input has been selected for each Output.
› There is also an Optical IR window located on the right side of the front panel for IR remote

control signals.

IR Eye

Application Example

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Blu-Ray

HDMI

HDMI

IR

HDMI

Cable Box Satellite Box

HDMI

DVD Player (HD)

HDMI

KD-6x6CS

Optical IR

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

Serial IR

RS232 Control

Optical IR

Playstation 3

HDMI

Master Controller

HDMI

Apple TV

HDMI

KD-MC2500

IR/RS-232

HDMI

Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 Display 4 Display 5 Display 6

Quick Setup Guide:

1. Begin with the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS and all input/output devices
turned off and power cables removed.

2. Connect HDMI sources to the appropriate input ports on the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS,
KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS.

3. Connect HDMI outputs to the appropriate output device (display, projector, AV Receiver, etc).

4. Connect power to the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS and all other input
and output devices and turn them on.

5. Operate the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS switcher via front panel buttons,
IR Remote, Serial IR or RS-232 control.

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Front

Front

Power

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1 2 3 4

Input Select

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

5 6 7 8

Output Select

Operation:

After performing the setup above, the unit is ready for operation.

There are several options for controlling the unit. Commands can be issued via IR remote control,
RS-232 or by using the front panel buttons. Note that the advanced commands are available only
via the RS-232 protocol.

Settings

The KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS features a library of 12 internal EDID

(Extended Display Identication Data) les, in addition to allowing any Input source to receive

a copy of the EDID information of any selected Output connected via HDMI. The default EDID
setting is “04” – 1080p 2ch Digital Audio. Changing to EDID settings may be necessary when
connecting to or from an AV Receiver, or for passing 3D content derived from a Cable or Satellite
source if the default EDID has problems.
They can also speed up the switching process with cable or satellite sources.

The possible EDID settings can range from ‘01’ to ‘12’. (‘04’ is the default).

01 1080i, 2CH Audio 07 3D, 1080p 2CH Audio

02 1080i, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 08 3D, DOLBY/DTS 5.1

03 1080i, HD Audio 09 3D, HD Audio

04 1080p, 2CH Audio 10 1280x1024 DVI

05 1080p, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 11 1920x1080 DVI

06 1080p, HD Audio 12 1920x1200 DVI

When selecting an EDID from the library (settings 01-12),
your source device will see the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD­8x4CS & KD-8x8CS EDID choice instead of the display’s
EDID, overriding the display’s own EDID information.
If your display is not capable of accepting the video
resolution or audio type selected, you may not see a picture
or hear sound. In this case please choose another more
compatible EDID, or use the default EDID.

EDID settings can only be changed through the RS-232
command protocol. See the RS-232 command section
below for a list of EDID commands available.

Remote Control

You may switch inputs on the KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS,
KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS by using the supplied IR Remote
control. There are 2 groups of controls, one group for outputs
and one group for inputs. To execute a switching command,

rst select the output you wish to switch (1), then select the

desired input (2).

Output
Select

1

Input
Select

2

Power

Output Select

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

Input Select

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

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IR Extender:

You may want to use an IR extender, such as the KD-IRKIT300. Front and Rear panel sensors are
available for use with the IR extender. A wired IR serial connector is also provided at the rear of the
unit. Wired IR Extender KD-IRB3099 in the KD-IRKIT300 uses a 3.5mm male-to-male Mono cable.
(Not Included with KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS)

KD-IRB3099

Wired IR Extender

Back of the Unit

3.5mm male-to-male
mono cable

KD-IRCB204

Connecting Block

RS-232 Commands

The KD-4x8CS, KD-6x6CS, KD-8x4CS & KD-8x8CS provide access to all functions when used
with an RS-232 control system.

The connection protocol is as follows:

» Baud rate: 57,600

» Data Bits: 8

» Parity: None

» Stop Bits: 1

» Flow Control: None

» Carriage Return: Required

» Line Feed: Required

NOTE: All commands are case-insensitive. Spaces are shown for clarity; commands should not
have any spaces. Every command below requires a carriage return at the end of the string for the
command to be executed. If a new line character is received, a prompt should be sent back.

System Commands:

› H: Help - Help command. List of all RS-232 commands and Firmware version.
› STA: Status Command - Displays unit status for all internal variables such as Video Input, and

EDID selected for each Input.

› PF: Power Off - Power Off command
› PN: Power ON - Power ON command

Commands:

RS-232 cable pin out

Pin 5 – Ground

Pin 3 – Receive

Pin 2 – Transmit

Video Switch:

» ‘SP O xx SI yy’ To switch the desired Video Input to the desired Output:

» xx = the Output number [01-04/06/08] –OR- [A] for ‘All’

» yy = the Input number [01-04/06/08] –OR- [U, D] for ‘Up’,’ Down’ respectively.

» ‘U/D’ will increase/decrease the input number from its current position.

» This command will switch Inputs to your desired Output.

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» Example: To switch Output 3 to Input 1, issue the command; ‘SPO01SI03’

» Example: To incrementally switch the Input Up from its present number for Output 1, issue

the command: ‘SPO01SIU’

» Example: To switch All Outputs to Input 3, issue the command: ‘SPOASI03’

EDID Copy and Default EDID Library:

» ‘SP C EDID xx H/D yy’: To Copy EDID to Input from HDMI Output, or from a Default Library

» xx = Input numbers [01-04/06/08] –OR- [A] for ‘All’ Inputs

» H = EDID Copy from HDMI Output

» D = Default EDID Library selection (see list below)

» yy = Output numbers [01-04/06/08] when ‘H’ variable is selected

–OR-
Default EDID library settings [01-12] when ‘D’ variable is selected.

» This command will either copy the EDID information from a selected Output to a specic

Input (or All Inputs), or, write EDID information from an internal library of default EDID settings

to a specic Input (or All Inputs).

» Example: To copy the EDID information from HDMI Output 2 to Input 4, issue the command:

‘SPCEDID04H02’

» Example: To write the EDID information from the built-in default EDID library using default

EDID 1 to Input 2, issue the command; ‘SPCEDID02D01’

» The possible EDID settings can range from ‘01’ to ‘12’. (‘04’ is the default).

01 1080i, 2CH Audio 07 3D, 1080p 2CH Audio

02 1080i, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 08 3D, DOLBY/DTS 5.1

03 1080i, HD Audio 09 3D, HD Audio

04 1080p, 2CH Audio 10 1280x1024 DVI

05 1080p, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 11 1920x1080 DVI

06 1080p, HD Audio 12 1920x1200 DVI

Front Panel Buttons Enabled/Disabled:

» ‘SP C FB E/D’

» Where ‘E’ will Enable the front panel buttons and ‘D’ will Disable the front panel buttons.

» Example: To Disable the front panel buttons, issue the command; ‘SPCFBD’

Reset to Factory Defaults:

» ‘SP C DF xx’

» xx = [01-12] and is the default EDID library loaded during a factory reset.

» This command will return the unit to its factory default settings including a user chosen

default EDID setting. (See above for a list of possible default EDID library settings available)

» Example: To reset the unit to factory default with an EDID setting of 1080i 2CH Audio, issue

the command; ‘SPCDF01’

» Example: To reset the unit to factory default with an EDID setting of 3D 1080p 2CH Audio,

issue the command; ‘SPCDF07’

Operation Mode/Firmware Upgrade Procedure

There is an Operation Mode dial located on the rear right of the unit.

› Position 1 is the normal operation mode position. The dial must be in this position

for the unit to function.

› Positions 2, 3 & 4 are used for upgrading the unit’s rmware. To upgrade your

unit’s rmware, follow the below procedure:

» Open the KD Flash2 software on your Windows computer

1. Ensure the Rotary Switch Position menu
within the KD Flash2 software is selecting
Position 2:

3. Press “Select File” in the KD Flash2
software and select the appropriate

rmware le:

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2. Set the Operation Mode dial on the rear of

4. Press “Upgrade”

your matrix to Position 2:

» Repeat the above procedure for positions 3 and 4. Be sure the Rotary Switch Position menu

in the KD Flash2 software is selecting the appropriate position for the Operation Mode dial
on the rear of your matrix.

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Specifications

Technical:

» Input (Each): 1 HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female

» Output (Each): 1 HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female

» Bandwidth: TMDS bandwidth 10.2 Gb/s

» Control: Front panel push buttons and LEDs; IR sensor front/rear; RS-232 Tx/Rx lines with

full bi-directional operation

» Video/Audio Matrix Switching: Full matrix switching for HDMI Video & Audio, DVI Video

» Deep Color Support: Supports digital video formats in Deep Color Mode up to

12 bits/color with all HDMI and HDCP technologies

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» HDMI

and HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI

and HDCP technologies

» Link: Single Link

» EDID Control: EDID information is assigned to the inputs from the internal EDID library or

from a display’s internal EDID data

» Lossless Compressed Digital Audio: Supports lossless compressed digital audio:

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Dolby

TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS™-HD Master Audio

» DDC Signal (Data): Input DDC Signal - 5 Volts p-p (TTL)

» HDMI Video/Audio Signal: Input Video Signal - 1.2 Volts p-p

» DDC Communication: EDID and HDCP Bi-directional Transparency from Display to Source

» Wired IR: modulated IR signal input, 0-5V TTL or -10to +10V.

» Power: External Power Supply. 12V/5A

General:

» Regulation: CE, RoHS, WEEE

» Rack Mount: 1U, Full Rack Width (rack ears included)

» Enclosure: Black Metal

» Product Dimensions: 17.13” x 6.63” x 1.71”

» Shipping Dimensions: 23.1” x 9.45” x 3.8”

» Product Weight: 4.05 lb.

» Shipping Weight: 6 lb

Important Product Warnings:

1. Connect all cables before providing power to the unit.

2. Test for proper operation before securing unit behind walls or in hard to access spaces.

3. If installing the unit into wall or mounting bracket into sheet-rock, provide proper screw support

with bolts or sheet-rock anchors.

Safety Instructions:

Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit.

1. Read and follow all instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Do not use this device near water.

4. Clean only with dry cloth.

5. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

7. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

8. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has

been damaged in any way including:

» Damage to the power supply or power plug

» Exposure to rain or moisture

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Power Supply Use:

You MUST use the Power Supply provided with your unit or you VOID the Key Digital®
Warranty and risk damage to your unit and associated equipment.

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How to Contact Key Digital

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System Design Group (SDG)

For system design questions please contact us at:

› Phone: [phone]
› E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support

For technical questions about using Key Digital® products, please contact us at:

› Phone: [phone]
› E-mail: [e-mail]

Repairs and Warranty Service

Should your product require warranty service or repair, please obtain a Key Digital® Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number by contacting us at:

› Phone: [phone]
› E-mail: [e-mail]

Feedback

Please email any comments/questions about the manual to:

› E-mail: [e-mail]

Warranty Information

All Key Digital® products are built to high manufacturing standards and should
provide years of trouble-free operation. They are backed by a limited three-year
parts and labor warranty.

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Installation Notes

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