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
The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions
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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
Specications .............................................................. 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 congurations, 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 Benets
› 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
1
Secure Screw
3
› HDMI Clips
› Setup Guide
› Warranty Card
Rack Mounting:
Slide Clip on
2
to Screw
Insert Key Digital
4
HDMI® Cable
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Fasten HDMI Cable to Clip
5
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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