Key Digital iSync HD, iSync Pro User Manual
iSync HD and iSync Pro
User Manual
Operating Instructions
iSync HD and iSync Pro
by
Key Digital
™
are full-featured digital video processors and
video switchers in one compact package, providing faithful image rendition for even
the most demanding displays employing scanning technologies up to and including
1080p. The
iSync HD [Pro]
is equipped with varied digital and analog video input/output formats made available on a full array of connectors and capable of driving all
popular HD and SD resolutions at both 60 Hz and 50 Hz. Additionally, the
iSync HD
[Pro]
enables the interfacing of various video sources to your display, and audio
sources to an existing surround sound processor. The feature-rich video processor
delivers stunning images and offers many conveniences and user-adjustments.
Key Digital™, led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg,
develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge
technology solutions for virtually all applications where
high quality video imaging is important. Key Digital
™
is
at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater
Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators,
Broadcasters,Manufacturers,and Consumers. We provide total video system solutions because we know and
help drive the technology, the industry, the business,
and all the latest up-and-coming standards. But most
of all, we know exactly what you need for your unique
application - the right solution.
USER MANUAL
iSync HD & iSync Pro
Digital Video Processor and Video/Audio Switcher
521 East 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Phone: 914.667.9700 Fax: 914.668.8666
Web: www.keydigital.com
iSync HD
™
iSync Pro
™
Rev 2 - April 2006
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Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these
instructions for safe operation of your unit
1.
Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Do not let foreign
objects in the set
Keep the set free
from water, moisture
and dust
Unplug the power
cord when not using
the set for long
periods of time
Never disassemble
or modify the set in
any way
Handle the power
cord carefully.
Hold the plug
when unplugging
the cord
Do not let insecticides,
benzene, and thinner
come in contact with
the set
For sets with ventilation
holes: Do not obstruct
the ventilation holes
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Key Features
iSync HD [Pro] is a full featured digital video processor and video switcher capable of driving
displays with all popular HD and SD resolutions at 60 Hz and 50 Hz up to and including 1080p.
With the iSync HD [Pro] it is possible to connect all of your video sources to your display, and
your audio sources to your audio surround processor. For each input, you can control a broad
range of functions, from Brightness and Contrast, to Size, Position and even Zoom/Aspect
Ratio adjustments. Test patterns built into the iSync HD [Pro] are conveniently provided to help
you set up your video system.
Connect and Select any Digital or Analog Video Input
■
HDMI Digital Video inputs
➾ 2 HDMI: plug and play and also supports audio
➾ Supports HDCP Copy Protection
➾ To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital
™
HDMI to DVI-D adapters and cables
■
Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following interfaces):
➾ 3 Component: YPbPr
➾ 2 S-Video: NTSC, PAL
➾ 3 Composite Video: NTSC, PAL
Audio Inputs and Outputs Supported
■
4 Digital PCM (Coax)
■
2 Toslink (Optical)
■
4 Channel Stereo Analog
Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the Native Resolution
of Chosen Display
■
Uses renowned Key Digital™Clear Matrix Pro™and SDS (Super Digital Scaling) Technology
■
Supports popular source formats and resolutions
■
Sizes most popular video source formats to precisely match the native resolution of your
display including 1080p
■
Built in test patterns
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Table of Contents
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
About the iSync HD and iSync Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Input and Output Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic Operation of the iSync HD and iSync Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
IR Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Control Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
A/V Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
List of RS232C Commands for iSync HD [Pro] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Video Processing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
How to Contact Key Digital
™
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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About the iSync HD [Pro]
Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital™iSync HD [or iSync Pro], the latest and most sophisticated achievement in digital video processing and video switching from Key Digital. The iSync
HD [Pro] is a full-featured digital video processor and switcher able to provide stunning images
to the latest displays, up to and including 1080p. It is flexible and easy to use, and can drive
displays with all popular HD and SD resolutions, at 60 Hz or 50 Hz. This deceptively compact
unit has the performance, features and quality synonymous with Key Digital
™
, providing indis-
pensable flexibility and ease of operation to any integral video/audio system application.
The iSync HD [Pro] is easily configured to interface most any Video and Audio source(s) with
virtually any desired output Display and Audio medium, at the mere touch of a button. Using
either the on-board simple and intuitive pushbutton navigation array with the accompanying
LCD display, or the handy IR Remote Control provided with your unit with its convenient HotKey select feature, you’ll appreciate the ease of matching and scaling progressive-scan and
interlaced video source material to the native resolution of your display. Additionally, like all Key
Digital
™
video processors, iSync HD [Pro] is equipped with RS232C, allowing complete external
operational control through Crestron, Elan, AMX, Control 4 and virtually almost any other control
system. The RS232C port also allows for easy software upgrades when used in conjunction
with the program switch set in the proper position.
Versatile video and audio Inputs and Outputs
The iSync HD [Pro] supports a wide array of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the
means for all digital interfaces with your display. The iSync HD [Pro] is equipped with two (2)
HDMI Digital Video inputs (HDMI is plug-and-play and supports audio), separately selectable
and customizable with HDCP copy protection support. For Analog Video there are individual
analog video inputs that are also customizable. These include:
■
Component Video (YPbPr)
■
S-Video (NTSC and PAL)
■
Composite Video (CV) (NTSC and PAL)
Your iSync HD [Pro] also supports analog left and right stereo pair inputs and outputs and
SPDIF digital audio inputs and outputs.
Using world-renowned Key Digital
™
Clear Matrix Pro technology, the iSync HD [Pro] can scale
any selected video to match the native resolution of your display. It provides superior quality
scaling of all popular HDTV and SDT V input formats (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i,
1080p) and analog NTSC and PAL video formats, all at 60 Hz or 50 Hz. The various input
interfaces and format options built into the iSync HD [Pro] provide flexibility and pristine
deinterlacing and scaling to the native resolution of your display of choice.
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Easy to control and operate:
■
On-board LCD display
■
Store your custom settings for each of the HDMI and Analog Video inputs.
■
Easy to operate IR remote control and RS-232C
■
User-friendly front panel controls
■
RS-232C
■
Front and rear-panel IR sensor
■
Wired IR serial connector
■
Firmware upgradeable
Key Digital™Technology
The Technology drives all Key Digital™products. The cutting-edge technologies engineered into
your iSync HD [Pro] digital video processor and video/audio switcher include:
Clear Matrix Pro
™
SDS [Super Digital Scaling]
DPE [Digital picture enhancement]
DEE [Digital Edge Enhancement]
HOVO
™
[horizontal offset - vertical offset]
DVIC
™
[Digital Video Internal Clock Exchange]
DVPC
™
[Digital Video Phase Controller]
LHBC
™
[Liner High Bandwidth Circuit]
Multi-Layer Board Technology
™
Surface Mount Technology
™
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iSync HD and iSync Pro
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Getting Started
Follow these instructions to quickly connect and configure your iSync HD [Pro].
Open the package and you will find the following contents
1. One (1) iSync HD (black) or Pro (silver) Digital Video Processor - Video/Audio
Switcher Unit
2. External 6-Volt power supply
3. IR Remote Control with batteries included
4. One (1) Alignment Tool*
5. This Operating Instruction Manual
6. Quick Reference Guide
7. Warranty Card
*Adjustment tool used to set the brightness of the
LCD Display on the iSync HD [Pro]
Once you have unpacked your new iSync HD [Pro] and situated it in its final location you
are ready to begin
You may have source devices with HDMI and/or other various analog sources that you may
wish to ultimately connect to your display and audio system. The iSync HD [Pro] comes
equipped with a rich array of video and audio inputs, allowing both flexibility and the means for
an all-digital interface to your existing equipment.
Typical iSync HD [Pro] interface configurations for the input (source) devices and the output
(sink) display and/or audio components of your home theater set up are illustrated in the following Application Example.
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Input and Output Features
A list of all of the interfaces to your iSync HD [Pro] and their specifications are conveniently provided in the following able.
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Q u a n t i t y x T y p e C o n n e c t o r R e s o l u t i o n s S u p p o r t e d
720 x 480i at 60 Hz
720 x 576i at 50 Hz
720 x 480i at 60 Hz
720 x 576i at 50 Hz
720 x 480i at 60 Hz
720 x 576i at 50 Hz
Positive or Negative Sync
Two Channel Stereo
SPDIF (IE60958)
Two Channel Stereo
SPDIF (IE60958)
H D M I
RCA Jacks
S-Video
HDMI
R C A J a c k
SPDIF (IE60958)Toslink
SPDIF (IE60958)
RCA Jacks
Toslink
2 x H D M I
3 x C o m p o n e n t
2 x S-Vide o
3xComposite
V i d e o I n p u t s
1xHDMI
V i d e o O u t p u t s
1 x C o m p o n e n t
H/V Sync
Audio Inputs
4 x LR Analog Audio
4 x Coaxial Audio
2xOpticalAudio
Audio Outputs
1 x LR Analog Audi
o
1 x Coaxial Audio
1xOpticalAudio
Power/Menu/Up/Down/Left/
Right input selects
Front Buttons
8Buttons
F r o n t a n d R e a r
I R s e n s o r
2 x I R S e n s o r s
R e m o t e I R
1 x 3 . 5 ” P h o n o J a c k
F r o n t L C D
2 x 1 0 C h a r a c t e r T y p e
P o w e r
1 x A C - D C A d a p t e r
Home Theater Control
System
Debugging and Firmware
Upgrading
DSUB-9 Female
Service Port
1 x RS232C
R C A J a c k s
RCA Jacks
RCA Jacks
RCA Jacks
RCA Jacks
1920 x 1080i at 60/50 Hz
1280 x 720p at 60/50 Hz
720 x 480p & 480i at 60 Hz
720 x 576p & 576i at 50 Hz
1920 x 1080p & 1080i at 60/50 Hz
1920 x 540p at 60/50 Hz
1400 x 1050p at 60/50 Hz
1366 & 1280 x 768p at 60/50 Hz
1280 x 720p at 60/50 Hz
720 & 640 x 480p at 60 Hz
720 x 576p at 50 Hz
Use extreme care when:
■
Interfacing with HDMI and/or DVI-D: always test before permanently
installing cables.
■
Adapting DVI-D to HDMI and HDMI to DVI-D: always use an adapter
at the source and test before permanently installing cables.
Restrict your cable lengths as follows:
■
50-foot maximum HDMI cables driven from a DVI-D source,
or less for 1080p video resolution.
■
30-foot maximum DVI-D cables driven from an HDMI source.
CAUTION: Always test first, before permanently
installing the iSync HD
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