Key digital KD-CATHD300 User Manual

Rev 0 – Aug 2012

KD-CATHD300

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HDBT/HDMI/DVI via Single CAT6/STP (TX/RX)

Baluns with EDID Control, RS-232, IR

Setup Guide

The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions

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Table of Contents

About KD-CATHD300 ..............................................1

Connections .....................................................2

Extending IR and RS-232 Control .....................................4

Application Example ...............................................5

Settings.........................................................6

Specifications ....................................................7

Important Product Warnings .........................................9

Safety Instructions .................................................9

How to Contact Key Digital

Warranty ........................................................11

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About KD-CATHD300

Description

½ The FatCAT Series

& 4K signals up to 250 ft. when using Key Digital® Super CAT6 Shielded Cabling
(Model # KD-CAT6STP1X) or up to 200 ft. when using third-party CAT6/STP
cabling. KD-CATHD300 carries IR and RS-232 for controlling remotely located
equipment.

Key Features

½ Auto-adjustment of feedback, equalization and amplification depending

on the length of cabling used

½ Internal EDID Library features 9 default EDID configurations including native EDID

data from any Output/Display

½ Features both Transmit and Receive IR, RS-232 for bi-directional control signals
½ Full support for 12-Bit Deep Color Video
½ Supports lossless compressed digital audio:

» Dolby

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KD-CATHD300 allows extension of 1080p/60, 1920x1200, 3D

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

Key Benefits

½ HDMI/DVI, IR and RS-232 signals combined over a single CAT6/STP

½ Daisy chaining of Tx and Rx units allow allows almost unlimited

extension of HDMI/DVI, RS-232 and IR signals

½ Supports HDBaseT

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Technology

Advanced HDMI® Features

½ 3D – Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats

CAT6/STP CABLING IS REQUIRED. All included specifications are based
on the use of CAT6 STP with properly shielded RJ45 connectors

You MUST use the Power Supply provided with your unit or you VOID
the Key Digital
equipment.

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Warranty and risk damage to your unit and associated

½ 4K – 4096x2160/24 video resolution support for commercial applications such as

Digital Movie Theaters, CAD, Post Production, Graphics and etc.

Accessories

½ (2) 5V 2A DC Power Supplies ½ (2) Mounting Brackets

½ (2) Locking HDMI Cable Clips ½ (1) Grounding Wire

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

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Connections

Before making any connections, power off your source and display devices.

Tx Balun:

½ Using a short HDMI cable, connect your source device to the HDMI port labeled

“HDMI Input”. To connect DVI use appropriate DVI to HDMI adapters.

½ Connect the CAT6 STP to the Rx Balun at the port labeled “CAT6 STP Output”.

½ If desired, you can connect IR signals to either send (port labeled Tx)

or receive (port labeled Rx) at this time.

½ You may connect an RS-232 cable to the DB9 por t to transmit RS-232

control signals.

Rx Balun:

½ Using a short HDMI cable, connect your display device to the HDMI port labeled

“HDMI Output”.

½ Connect the CAT6 STP cable to the Tx Balun at the por t labeled “CAT6 STP Input”.

½ If you are using IR, connect it at this time.

½ If you are using RS-232, connect to the RS-232 port.

½ Power up the Baluns using the included power supplies and then power up your

source and display equipment.

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HDMI/DVI*

CAT6/STP

IR

Up to 250’ – with Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X
Up to 200’ – with 3rd Party CAT6/STP

KD-CATHD300TX

KD-CATHD300RX

CAT6/STP

CAT6/STP

IR Rx

IR Rx

IR Tx

HDMI/DVI*

IR Tx

HDMI

HDMI

KD-IRKIT300

KD-IRKIT300

Display

Blu-Ray

IR Emitter

IR Receiver

(to control TV)

TV Remote

IR Emitter

IR Receiver

(to control DVD)

Blu Ray Remote

Extending IR and RS-232 Control

½ RS-232

» You can use the KD-CATHD300 to send RS-232 commands for controlling

remote equipment.

» Requires the use of a null-modem cable on one (either) side.

½ IR

» You may transmit IR information in either direction. The IR input can be from a

dedicated control system or a standard distribution block’s emitter outputs. Use
a fixed 5v input signal with a 3.5mm mono mini jack.

» The sleeve of the 3.5mm Male connector must have good physical contact

with 3.5 mm Female input/output on the KD-CATHD300.

» Some 3.5mm Male plugs feature a plastic sleeve that extends longer than an

average sleeve. This may cause poor grounding
contact. See the example to the right of a sleeve
that may cause poor contact.

Application Example

Blu-Ray

HDMI/DVI*

IR Tx

IR Emitter

IR Receiver

(to control TV)

TV Remote

Up to 250’ – with Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X
Up to 200’ – with 3rd Party CAT6/STP

Daisy Chain Example:

Blu-Ray

HDMI

20’

KD-IRKIT300

CAT6/STP

KD-CATHD300TX

KD-CATHD300RX

CAT6/STP

Up to 250’ – with Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X
Up to 200’ – with 3rd Party CAT6/STP

HDMI

KD-CATHD300TX

IR Rx

KD-CATHD300RX

KD-CATHD300TX

20’

CAT6/STP

HDMI

KD-IRKIT300

IR Rx

Achieved Distance: up to 560’

KD-CATHD300RX

CAT6/STP

20’

HDMI

IR Emitter

IR Tx

Blu Ray Remote

HDMI

CAT6/STP

HDMI/DVI*

IR

Display

IR Receiver

(to control DVD)

Display

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Settings

EDID Control

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. They can also speed up
the switching process from Cable or Satellite.

The possible EDID settings can range from ‘0’ to ‘9’. (‘0’ is the default).

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EDID from connected display

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1080i w/ PCM 2ch Digital Audio

2

1080i w/ HD Audio

3

1080p w/ PCM 2ch Digital Audio

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1080p w/ HD Audio

5

3D w/ PCM 2ch Digital Audio

6

3D w/ Dolby Audio

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3D w/ HD Audio

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DVI 1080p

9

DVI 1080p with Forced HPD

The EDID controls are located on the Tx Balun. To change EDID settings, use a small
flat bladed screwdriver to turn the rotary switch to the desired EDID setting. The
switch clicks at each position to ensure the arrow is pointing at a number and not
in-between. There is no need to power the unit off when adjusting the EDID settings.
The unit will automatically renegotiate the new handshake in a few seconds. Please
follow this procedure for subsequent EDID changes.

Rotary EDID Control Switch

When selecting an EDID from the library, your source device will see the KD­CATHD300 EDID choice instead of the displays EDID, overriding the display’s 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.

Range and Resolution:

½ KD-CATHD300 w/ KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6 Shielded cabling: All

resolutions up to 1080p, 1920x1200, 3D, 4K up to 250 ft.

½ KD-CATHD300 w/ Third-Party CAT6/STP cabling: All resolutions up to 1080p,

1920x1200, 3D, 4K up to 200 ft.

NOTE: Use metal shielded RJ45 connectors with soldered

ground wires when terminating the CAT6 STP.

Firmware Updates:

The KD-CATHD300 Tx and Rx have an “Upgrade Mode”
switch located near the RS-232 port. The 2 position
slide switch is marked “Normal” and “Program”. This
switch should only be used in the “Program” position
when updating the unit’s firmware. Be sure the switch is
in the “Normal” mode for standard operation.

Specifications

Technical:

½ Inputs Tx (Each): 1 HDMI/DVI, 1 Serial IR Rx, 1 RS-232,

½ Outputs Tx (Each): 1 CAT6 STP, 1 Serial IR Tx

½ Inputs Rx (Each): 1 CAT6 STP, 1 Serial IR Rx

½ Outputs Rx (Each): 1 HDMI/DVI, 1 Serial IR Tx, 1 RS-232

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½ HDMI

and HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI

and HDCP techologies

½ KD-CATHD300 Link and Range: 1080p/60, 1920x1200, 1080i/60, 720p, 1080p/24;

up to 250 ft. when used with KD-CAT6STP1X cabling, 200 ft. when used with
third-party CAT6/STP cabling.

½ Lossless Compressed Digital Audio Support: Dolby

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TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus

and DTS™-HD Master Audio

½ DDC Signal (Data): Input DDC Signal: 5 Volts p-p (TTL)

½ HDMI Video/Audio Signal: Input Video Signal: 1.2 Volts p-p

½ HDMI Connector: Type A, 19 Pin Female

½ RJ45 Connector: Shielded Link Connector

½ IR Connector: 3.5 mm monaural mini jack

½ RS-232 Connector: D-Sub 9 Pin

½ I2C Communication: EDID and HDCP bi-directional transparency

from Display to Source

½ CEC Support: To the main input and output HDMI channel.

General

½ Regulation: CE, RoHS, WEEE

½ Enclosure: Black Metal

½ Product Dimensions (Each): L = 6” W = 4.1” H = 1.2”

½ Shipping Carton Dimensions: L = 7.48” W = 6.54” H = 5.2”

½ Product Weight (Each): 1 lb

½ Shipping Weight: 3 lbs

½ Power: UL Cer tified Power Supply – 5V / 2A, 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

½ Power Consumption: Tx - 2.5 Watts, Rx - 5 Watts

½ Accessories: (2) Mounting Brackets, (2) Locking HDMI Cable Clips,

(1) Grounding Wire, (2) 5V 2A DC Power Supplies

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.

4. Do not use this device near water.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser vicing 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

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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Warranty

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

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