Key Digital KD-4x4CSK, KD-8x8CSK Operating Instructions Manual
Key Digital® Systems :: 521 East 3rd Street :: Mount Vernon, NY 10553
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™
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develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge
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®
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Rev 0 – Feb 2015
4/8 Inputs to 4/8 Outputs HDMI Matrix Switchers,
Audio De-embedders of Coaxial Digital & Analog L/R,
support Ultra HD/4K
KD-4x4CSK / KD-8x8CSK
KD-8x8CSK
KD-4x4CSK
Operating Instructions
4 1
Introduction
Key Digital® Champion Series™ KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK are HDMI Matrix switchers capable
of switching 4/8 independent Inputs/Sources to 4/8 independent Outputs/Zones and feature
de-embedding of HDMI audio for external distribution.
Key Features
› HDMI Matrix Switching:
4/8 HDMI sources to 4/8 HDMI outputs
› Resolution Support: Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA,
UXGA) resolutions up to UHD/4K (4Kx2K/60[4:2:0], 4Kx2K/30/25/24[4:4:4])
› Ultra HD/4K: 4K/2K video resolution support for 4K-capable televisions and commercial
applications such as Digital Movie Theaters, CAD, Post Production
› Audio De-Embedder:
Audio from the selected HDMI input may be de-embedded through the
Coax digital (PCM) or Analog L/R audio output
› 3D Ready:
Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats
› Full Buffer System
™
:
Manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP authentication to
source & display, and EDID Control handshake
› EDID:
Internal library with 15 default EDID configurations for input, in addition to
native EDID data for any Output/Display
› TMDS re-clocking: Support for long HDMI connectivity using Key Digital
®
HDMI cables
› Lossless Compressed Digital Audio:
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master Audio
™
› Deep Color Support:
Up to 12 bits/color
› Licensing:
Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI and HDCP technologies
› Control:
Front panel buttons/LEDs, Serial IR, Optical IR, and RS-232 Control, including discrete
power on and off via IR and RS-232
› Major Control System Support:
Compass Control®, AMX®, Control4®, Crestron®, Extron,
Leviton
®
, RTI®, Savant, URC®, etc.
Accessories
› Power Supply: (KD-4x4CSK) KD-PS12V2A 12V/2A DC Power Jack, Srew In Type,
(KD-8x8CSK) KD-PS12V5A 12V/5A DC Power Jack ( 2.1mm ), Screw In Type
› Remote Control
› (8/16) HDMI Lacing Clips
› Rack Ears
› Operating Instructions
› Warranty Card
Rack Mounting
Secure the rack ears to each side of the
KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK with the supplied
hardware then fasten the unit to the rack rails
with the included machine screws.
Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Quick Setup Guide .......................................................... 2
Application Example......................................................... 3
Connections, Buttons & LEDs ................................................. 4
Remote Control ............................................................ 5
RS-232 Commands and Protocol .............................................. 7
Specications.............................................................. 9
Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions:................................ 10
How to Contact Key Digital
®
................................................. 11
Warranty Information ....................................................... 11
Fasten HDMI Cable to Clip
with Cable Tie
5
Slide Clip
on to Screw
Loosen
Screw
Secure
Screw
Insert Key Digital
®
HDMI® Cable
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3
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Quick Setup Guide
1. Begin with the KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK and all input/output devices turned off with power
cables removed.
2. Connect HDMI sources to the appropriate input ports on the KD-8x8CSK.
3. Connect display devices to the HDMI output ports and audio devices to audio output ports.
4. Connect power to the KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK as well as to all other input and output
devices and turn them on.
5. Operate the KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK switcher via front panel buttons, Serial IR, Optical IR,
and RS-232 control.
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 Serial IR, Optical IR, and RS-232, or by using
the front panel buttons.
› Note: Many advanced commands for setup and/or operation are available only via RS-232.
IR Emitter Control
When using an IR Emitter / IR Extender (sold separately), the IR Emitter must be mounted over the
IR Sensor on the front of the
KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK
. One end of the cable is connected to the
IR Receiver / Master Controller / IR Extender / IR Connecting Block, while the other end is mounted
over the IR Sensor of the
KD-4x4CSK/KD-8x8CSK
.
Serial IR Operation
The unit may also be controlled via the Serial IR interface, providing a hard-wired IR connectivity.
Use a 3.5mm Male Mono plug with the IR signal carried on the tip of the connector.
Application Example
Reception Area
Boardroom
Displays
Conference Room
Displays
Projector
Speakers
Satellite x3
Visualizer
Red-Ray
HDMI Laptop
Ultra HD/4K
Digital Signage
VGA Laptop
Ethernet
KD-MC1000
Router
Master Controller
Multi-Zone Amp
AVR
RJ45
RJ45
x2
x4
x4
x3
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
iPad
WiFi
KD-CSLX1
KD-VCS500
VGA
L/R
L/R
PCM
PCM
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
CAT5e/6
KD-X600Prok
HDMI
IR
IR
HDMI
IR
HDMI
IR
RJ45
HDMI
KD-8x8CSK
HDMI
IR
KD-X400Prok
IR
HDMI
IR
HDMI
KD-X600Prok
Surround
Sound
HDMI
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