Key Digital FatCAT KD-CATHD Tx, FatCAT KD-CATHD Rx Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

HDMI CAT5/5e/6 Extender

KD-CATHD is a master box that includes one (1) KD-CATHDTx Transmitter Balun
and one (1) KD-CATHDRx Receiver Balun. KD-CATHD is capable of sending
1080P/60 to distances of up to 150 ft., and lower resolutions up to 280 ft.

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HDMI

HDMI

CAT5/6

CAT5/6

Plasma

Cable Box

KD-CATHDTx

KD-CATHDRx

Quick Set Up Guide

HDMI Input

Connect the HDMI input
source cable to HDMI Input
port on the KD-CATHDTx
and KD-CATHDRx. Then,
connect power.

Table of Contents

Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mounting the KD-CATHD units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DVI Applications for the KD-CATHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Supported Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to Contact Key Digital

®

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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

© 2009 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

Finally, connect the CAT5 Outputs of
the KD-CATHDTx Balun to receiving
KD-CATHDRx Balun.

CAT5 Output

Please read all instructions to insure safe operation of the product.

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Cable Clip Power Suppply

Installation Instructions

Find a safe and convenient location for the KD-CATHD unit.

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Before permanently securing the unit or final installation of cabling
behind walls or ceilings, test for proper operation of the unit and the
cables in your system.

CAT5/5e/6 Cabling

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KD-CATHD Baluns will work with CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 cabling. It is
recommended that shielded (STP) CAT6 cabling be used for optimum
performance in hostile electrical environments. Not recommended for use with

Shielded CAT5 & Shielded CAT5e cabling.

Connections

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Plug in the HDMI source cable to the “HDMI Input” port of the KD-CATHDTx.

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Connect first CAT5/5e/6 cable to the “Video/Audio” output port of the
KD-CATHDTx and to the “Video/Audio” input port on the KD-CATHDRx.

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Connect second CAT5/5e/6 cable to the “Data” output port of the KD-CATHDTx
and to the “Data” input port on the KD-CATHDRx.

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Plug in the HDMI output cable to the “HDMI Output” port of the KD-CATHDRx.

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Plug in power supply in both units.

Power

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KD-CATHDRx and KD-CATHDTx units must be powered.

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Plug in the supplied power adapter into the power input jack on the unit. You
should see the “Power” LED illuminate

Mounting the KD-CATHD units

The KD-CATHD is shipped with convenient mounting clips as an
installation option. Once you have verified operation of the unit with
your cables, secure the mounting clip to a convenient location.
Carefully secure mounting clips onto the KD-CATHDRx
or KD-CATHDTx chassis by fastening screws until
mounting clips are fixed firmly against the units.

An optional cable clip (included) enables a method
for securing HDMI cables to the mounting bracket
of the KD-CATHD units.

CAT5 - Data

CAT5 - Data

Power Jack

HDMI Output

CAT5 - Video/Audio

CAUTION: No other power supply adapter can be used with this unit!
Using a power supply other than the one provided by Key Digital

®

with
the unit VOIDS THE ENTIRE PRODUCT WARRANTY, may cause damage
to the unit and associated equipment, and is a potential safety ha zard.

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Optional Cable
clip (included)

HDMI Input

Power Jack

LED Indicator

LED Indicator

CAT5 - Video/Audio