Key Digital KD-HDSW2X1, KD-HDSW3X1, KD-HDSW4X1 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

KD-HDSW2X1

KD-HDSW3X1 KD-HDSW4X1

Key Digital® Phantom Series™ HDMI/DVI switchers are designed and engineered to offer the
best in quality, performance, and reliability while providing a cost effective HDMI/DVI switching
solution. The KD-HDSW2X1, KD-HDSW3X1, KD-HDSW4X1 HDMI switchers provide multiple
input to one output switching and maintain crystal-clear, pristine picture and sound quality.
Phantom Series™ HDMI switchers are a transparent solution for all digital video/audio switching
applications and support all HD and SD video standards, including 1080p/60. In addition, the
KD-HDSW line has complete support for the latest 3D technology. KD-HDSW switchers feature
iAS™ Intelligent Auto Sense signal detection and switching, pushbutton control, IR, RS-232,
status-monitoring LEDs, and support for HDMI CEC. KD-HDSW Phantom Series™ switchers
support multiple unit expandability, and are individually addressable.

KD-HDSW Series

HDMI Switchers

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DVI Applications for KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Push Button Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IR Emitter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

RS-232 Control and Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Multiple KD-HDSW Unit Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Addressing Buttons / Units via IR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Addressing Buttons / Units via RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EDID Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using iAS

™

Intelligent Auto Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mechanical / Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Important Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

How to Contact Key Digital

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

© 2009 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

Quick Setup Guide

½ Step 1: Find a safe and convenient location to mount or place your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 2: Begin with the KD-HDSW unit and all input/output devices turned off with power cables

removed

½ Step 3: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D source devices to the input ports of your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 4: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D display to the output port of your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 5: Connect the desired IR or RS-232 control inputs to your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 6: Be sure the Operation Mode Switch is set to the “Normal” position
½ Step 7: Connect power to the KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 8: Power on input/output devices

Note: No signal conversion is done on the KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1.

If input signal is HDMI output signal will be HDMI. If input signal is DVI output signal will be DVI.

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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Plasma TV

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

*

Plasma TV

Blu-Ray

DVD Player

Cable Box

Satellite Box

KD-HDSW4X1

KD-HDSW4X1

RS-232 Control

Serial IR

Optical IR

*To connect DVI use Key Digital® HDMI to DVI adapters, part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI

Serial IR

Optical IR

RS-232 Control

Optical IR

Optical IR

*To connect DVI use Key Digital® HDMI to DVI adapters, part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI

Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Key Digital Phantom Series™ KD-HDSW HDMI switcher. KD-HDSW
switchers are designed to interface your HDMI or DVI-D source devices, such as DVD players,
Satellite Boxes, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), Set Top Box, or PCs to your HDMI or DVI-D
compatible display.

About the KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1

½ Digital switching of multiple (2, 3, or 4) HDMI inputs to one (1) HDMI output
½ Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) resolutions up to

1080p (60Hz & 50Hz)

» SD & HD: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

» VESA / DVI: From 640x480p up to 1920x1200p

½ EDID Control featuring 4 internal library settings or auto EDID selection of display
½ Supports signal rates up to 10.2 Gb per second
½ iAS

™

Intelligent Auto Sensing of signal presence and switching to active input

½ Supports HDMI and DVI-D
½ Compliant with HDCP copyright protection
½ Compliant with HDMI 1.3
½ Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
½ Pushbutton, IR Sensor, and RS-232 control
½ Input and Output status indicated by LED
½ Compatible with all control systems
½ Firmware upgradable
½ Rack mountable

DVI Applications for KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1

KD-HDSW switchers can also be used with DVI-D sources and displays. For these applications,
use DVI to HDMI (Key Digital model number KD-MFHDMI or KD-FMHDMI) adapters. Note that
while HDMI supports both video and audio over an HDMI cable, DVI-D supports only video.

Accessories

½ External 5 Volt 1 Amp power supply
½ IR Remote Control
½ Rack Ears
½ Operating Instructions
½ Warranty Card
½ IR Receiver with 3.5 mm Male Stereo Plug

Installation and Operation

Before permanently securing the unit for final installation of cabling behind walls or ceilings, test
for proper operation of the unit and the cables in your system. It is recommended that you leave
enough ventilation space to provide sufficient airflow and cooling, especially if you are going to
leave the unit powered at all times.

Pushbutton Control

Your KD-HDSW unit may be controlled via the pushbutton on the front of the unit. Select
your desired input by depressing the “Input Select” button. The front LED indicators (1, 2, 3, 4)
correspond to the input that has been selected.

IR Remote Control

The KD-HDSW can also be operated using the IR remote control provided with your unit. The
KD-HDSW switcher features IR sensors on the front and rear of the unit for reception of the IR
command signals.

1 2 3 4

1 2 3

R1

4 5

7 8

6

R2

0

9

R3

Device Select

Auto

Power OffPower On

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Input

Power On

Power Off

Auto Input Select

Input Select
Scroll Down

Input Select

Input Select
Scroll Up

R1, R2, R3

Reserved for future use

Numeric Keypad

Used in addressable

mode for specifying

unit’s address

DVI

*To connect DVI use Key Digital® HDMI to DVI adapters,
part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

Plasma TV

Plasma TV

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

Plasma TV

Blu-Ray

DVD Player

Cable Box

Satellite Box

Desktop PC

Laptop

Laptop

Desktop PC

KD-HDSW4X1

KD-HDSW4X1

KD-HDSW4X1

RS-232 Control

Serial IR

Optical IR

*To connect DVI use Key Digital® HDMI to DVI adapters, part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI

Serial IR

Optical IR

RS-232 Control

Optical IR

RS-232 Control

Serial IR

Optical IR

Optical IR

Optical IR

*To connect DVI use Key Digital® HDMI to DVI adapters, part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI