Key Digital KD-IP1080Tx, KD-IP1080Rx Operating Instructions Manual

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develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge

technology solutions for virtually all applications where

high-end video and control are important. Key Digital

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KD-IP1080Tx

Enterprise AV over IP with POE (Tx) Transmitter

with Redundant Power Connection, supports HDMI Pass-through

KD-IP1080Rx

Enterprise AV over IP with POE (Rx) Receiver

with Redundant Power Connection

Operating Instructions

Rev 0 – March 2017

Key Digital® Systems :: 521 East 3rd Street :: Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone] Web : www.keydigital.com

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Introduction

Key Digital’s Enterprise AV over IP Solutions, KD-IP1080Tx & KD-IP1080Rx, is an

infinitely expandable HDMI over IP system where video inputs and video outputs

may be scaled to fit any installation.

Key Features

› Custom System:

Add Tx and Rx extenders to an existing system to expand it up to

1024 Tx units and unlimited amount of Rx units

› Signal Extension:

Up to 400 ft. @ 1080p@60 (2.25Gbps) using any generic CAT6A cable

› POE:

Carry power to Tx and Rx units with a Power Over Ethernet enabled Smart

Managed Switch

› Web Control Interface:

Reduces installation time and provides basic video setup

› Full Buffer System

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:

Manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP

authentication to source & display, and EDID Control handshake

› EDID:

EDID libraries readily available to provide the best setup per source

› Resolution Support:

Supports up to 1080p@60 (2.25Gbps) and compatible

with DVI1.0/HDMI/HDCP1.x

› HDMI Pass-through:

Tx unit support HDMI Pass-through to receive video or extract audio

on the transmit side

› Audio Format:

Supports 2ch PCM at 44.1/48kHz

› A/V Bitrate:

Supports Stream Bitrate up to 15Mbps.

› TMDS re-clocking:

Support for long HDMI connectivity using Key Digital® HDMI cables

› Deep Color Support:

Up to 12 bits/color

› Licensing:

Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI and HDCP technologies

› Control:

UDP and Web Browser Control through PC; Control System via Compass Control

MC gateway; Key Digital

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App Ready.

› Major Control System Support:

Compass Control®, AMX®, Control4®, Crestron®, Extron,

Leviton

®

, RTI®, Savant, URC®, etc.

Accessories

› Power Supply: KD-PS5V2ASC, 5V/2A, Screw-in type
› Shelf-mount L brackets
› Operating Instructions
› Warranty Card

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .........................................................4

Introduction ..............................................................1

Recommended Equipment ..................................................2

Quick Setup Guide ........................................................2

Connections .............................................................4

KD-IP1080 Utility ..........................................................7

Web Interface ...........................................................10

Protocol: RS-232 and TCP/IP Commands......................................11

Specifications ...........................................................12

System Examples ........................................................14

Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions: ...............................16

How to Contact Key Digital .................................................17

Warranty Information ......................................................17

Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

Please check the Key Digital Website for the most up-to-date Manual.

© 2016 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

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**Please be aware that IP Addresses cannot clash for all KD-IP1080 Units. Please
keep track of IP Address for setup**

» b. Assign a Group ID for every Tx unit and number it as source input number

**Please be aware that Group ID’s cannot clash for Tx Units. Each Tx Unit must
have a unique Group ID. Treat Group ID as Source Input Number. Rx Unit Group
ID’s are not relevant to setup**

» c. The Device Name may be changed to a friendly readable name.

Example, “Rx_Display1” or “Tx_AppleTV”. Don’t forget to label the physical unit to

keep track of it with the copy of the Group ID for Tx Units.

» d. Click Update and the KD-IP1080 unit will receive new settings and

reboot (Indicator H)

9. After it resets, disconnect the KD-IP1080 unit and repeat Step #7, Step #8, and Step #9
for the remainder units that are not configured yet.

10. Refer to the KD-IP1080 Utility section for more information on the below.
After all units are configured, all KD-IP1080 units may be assigned to specific zones and
sources in the system while in the Switching tab. Connect HDMI sources to the desired
KD-IP1080 Tx units and the HDMI displays to the desired KD-IP1080 Rx units. Power
may also be applied.

11. Using the KD-IP1080 Utility software, click Network Scan (Indicator A) and all inputs/
outputs will be visible.

12. Set up is complete and switching controls may be done by selecting an output number
and then an input number.

Setup of Tx unit

Rack Mounting

› Use KD-RK120PLT (sold separately) to

rack-mount up to 8 KD-IP1080 units.

› Units can be secured with the connections

facing outward or inward.

Recommended Equipment

An Ethernet switch with Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is recommended
to maximize the performance of the system. Please check the Key Digital Website for an
updated list of supported IGMP Ethernet Switches.

Quick Setup Guide

One unit at a time, follow the below steps for initial configuration of your Tx and Rx units.

1. Begin with the KD-IP1080 Tx/RX units, all input/output devices, and Smart Managed
Switch powered off and power cables removed.

2. Connect power to the Smart Managed Switch. Do not power on Tx/Rx units at once

prior to setup.

3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to the Smart Managed Switch.

4. Ensure proper setup of network router: Using the PC, open the Smart Managed
Switch web portal control and configure the switch by enabling IGMP. Using the PC,
open the Smart Managed Switch web portal control and configure the switch by
enabling IGMP properly.

5.

Download the KD-IP1080 Utility software from the Key Digital website
under KD-IP1080 product page.

6. Using the PC, run the KD-IP1080 Utility application.

7. Connect only one KD-IP1080 unit to the Smart Managed Switch and
connect it to power, then click Network Scan (Indicator A). Please wait until the green
loading bar is complete before proceeding (Indicator I). This process will make it easy
to keep track of Rx and Tx locations.

8. Double click on the device, Tx or Rx, and the properties should appear (Indicator G)

» a. Set the KD-IP1080 unit to a specific IP Address.