Key Digital KD-PC2 Operating Instructions Manual

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KD-PC2 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

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™

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Rev 2 – Sept 2006

KD-PC2 by Key Digital™ is the most advanced full-function digital video processor and

video switcher plug-in card* available today for Pioneer Plasma Displays. HDMI (HDCP)
digital (and multiple analog) video inputs are sized precisely to match the native resolution
of Pioneer Plasma displays. KD-PC2 accepts all popular HD and SD source formats and
resolutions at 60 and 50 Hz (including NTSC and PAL).

KD-PC2 supports the following Pioneer™ Plasma Displays:

United States model s PDP-425CMX, PDP-434CMX, PDP-504CMX, PDP-505CMX,
PDP-507CMX, PDP-607CMX

European and International models PDP-43MXE1, PDP-43MXE1-S, PDP-50MXE1,
PDP-50MXE1-S

Pioneer™ is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
*Follow Caution procedures as described in this Operating Manual when inserting the KD-PC2 into the Pioneer Plasma Display.

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KD-PC2

Digital Video Card & Processor for Pioneer™ Plasma Displays

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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified ser vice 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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Important Safety Instructions.

Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose his
apparatus to rain or moisture.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Table of Contents

Important Installation Issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the KD-PC2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Basic Operation of the KD-PC2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

IR Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

OSD Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

How to Contact Key Digital™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

© 2006 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Important Installation Issue

AFTER INSTALLING THE KD-PC2 CARD, WHAT TO DO IF THE PICTURE ON YOUR
DISPLAY APPEARS SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT?

The KD-PC2 is simple to install and operate. The single most common problem encountered
when installing the KD-PC2 into the Pioneer Plasma Display is failure to match the output display
resolution of the KD-PC2 to the native resolution of your particular Pioneer Plasma Display. Such a
mismatch results in a shift of the picture to the right on the display.

Follow these steps to correct the problem:

1. Check to see if your Pioneer Plasma Display model listed in the table below is set to its native

resolution. Follow the instructions provided with the Pioneer Plasma Display.

Market Pioneer™ Plasma Display Display’s Native Resolution

USA PDP-425CMX 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-434CMX 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-504CMX 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

PDP-505CMX 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

PDP-507CMX 1360 x 768p

PDP-607CMX 1360 x 768p

Europe & International PDP-43MXE1 & PDP-43MXE1-S 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-50MXE1 & PDP-50MXE1-S 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

2. If you find your model of Pioneer Plasma Display is NOT configured for its native resolution, be

sure to reset the display to factory default settings. For example, instructions for resetting the
model PDP-425CMX are provided below:

PDP-425CMX: Reset all settings to default

Set to 1024 x 768 output.
In the Integrator Menu (get into the INTEGRATOR menu by holding down the display button on

the Pioneer remote for 5 seconds followed by pressing the menu button):

i. H pos 67
ii. V pos 126
iii. H size +7
iv. V size +1
v. FRC set to off
vi. Gamma 2.2
vii. Brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness set for best dynamic range and

image quality (only a slight adjustment may be required)

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3. The KD-PC2 video card is set at the factory to directly output (via an all-internal digital

connection) 1280x768p [WXGA] to your Pioneer Plasma Display. Follow instructions as provided
in the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide to set your Pioneer Plasma Display
for WXGA resolution. If your display only supports up to 1024 x 768p [XGA] resolution, then the
KD-PC2 must be configured to output this resolution. In addition, output resolutions of 1360

x 768p and 1280 x 720p from the KD-PC2 card will be available in the future to support the
Pioneer Plasma Displays listed in the table above, as Firmware Upgrades downloadable from our
website. Check the Key Digital website at www.keydigital.com.

To select the output resolution of the KD-PC2, follow the instructions provided in this Operating
Manual in the section BASIC OPERATION OF THE KD-PC2 CARD under the Bring Up Main
Menu, menu item 5 Set Up >> 4 Output Video:

Set Up [miscellaneous setup controls]

Firmware Upgrade Mode
Move Menu [Moves the OSD location on the screen]
Transparency [Adjusts the opaqueness of the OSD]

Output Video [WXGA, XGA, 1360x768p*, or 1280x720p*]
*Note: 1360 x 768p and 1280 x 720p will be available in the future

as a Firmware Upgrade

Go into this menu and set the KD-PC2 to match the native resolution of your particular
model of Pioneer Plasma Display. See the table provided in this manual for the native
resolution of your particular model display. Be sure your Pioneer Plasma Display is itself set
to display in its native mode. Follow the instructions provided with your display.

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The KD-PC2 video processor card is currently intended for use ONLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING PIONEER PLASMA DISPLAYS:

Market Pioneer™ Plasma Display Models Supported by the

Key Digital™ KD-PC2

USA PDP-___CMX models 425, 434, 504, 505, 507 & 607

Europe &
International

PDP-__MXE1 &
PDP-__MXE1-S

43 & 50

The KD-PC2 video processor card should ONLY BE INSERTED AS INSTRUCTED
HERE IN THE APPROPRIATE EXPANSIONS SOLUTIONS (“ES”) SLOT of these
Pioneer Plasma Displays. See the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions
Guide for more details.

Important Warnings

Proper handling of the KD-PC2 card ensures a safe installation. The KD-PC2 card
is STATIC SENSITIVE. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the KD-PC2
card inside the Pioneer Plasma Displays that support this card. The Pioneer
Plasma Display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be UNPLUGGED
before inserting the KD-PC2 card inside the Pioneer Plasma Display, or else
damage may occur to the products. Do not reapply power to the Pioneer Plasma
Display until the KD-PC2 card is properly installed in the display.

Key Digital will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key
Digital honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when
installing the Key Digital KD-PC2 card. Key Digital reserves the right to inspect
the products for proper set up procedures.

Always be sure that the Pioneer™ Plasma Display is turned off and UNPLUGGED
FROM THE POWER SOURCE before connecting any A/V equipment to the KD­PC2 video card.

When performing a Firmware Upgrade, you MUST use the Firmware Upgrade
Cable PROVIDED WITH YOUR KD-PC2 AT TIME OF PURCHASE and carefully
follow each step of the instructions for Firmware Upgrade of your KD-PC2 Video
Card, as provided on our web site at www.keydigital.com. Failure to follow these
instructions may lead to the inoperability of your KD-PC2 card.

Key Features

KD-PC2 is a high-quality video card and processor specifically engineered for operation in Pioneer
Plasma Displays. All internal connections from the KD-PC2 card to the Pioneer Plas ma Display via
the Pioneer Plasma ES (Expansion Solutions) card slot ensure pristine picture quality.

With your KD-PC2 card, you can connect and select multiple digital and analog video
sources, and audio, to your Pioneer Plasma Display. But the power of your KD-PC2
does not end with its multiple video interfaces. An easy-to-operate, full-function, high­quality Video Processor is built into your switcher. 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 are built-into the KD-PC2 to help
set-up your video system.

Pioneer Plasma Displays Supported by the KD-PC2:

Market Pioneer™ Plasma Display Display’s Native Resolution*

USA PDP-425CMX 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-434CMX 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-504CMX 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

PDP-505CMX 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

PDP-507CMX 1360 x 768p [UWXGA]

PDP-607CMX 1360 x 768p [UWXGA]

Europe & International PDP-43MXE1 & PDP-43MXE1-S 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-50MXE1 & PDP-50MXE1-S 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

*Note: The KD-PC2 video card is set at the factory to directly output (via an all-internal digital connection) WXGA

(1280x768) to your Pioneer Plas ma Display. Follow instructions as provided in the Pioneer Plasma Display
Operating Instructions Guide to set your Pioneer Plasma Dis play for WXGA resolution. If your display supports
only up to 1024 x 768p [XGA] resolution, then the KD-PC2 must be configured to output this resolution. In
addition, output resolutions of 1360 x 768p [UWXGA] and 1280 x 720p from the KD-PC2 card will be available in
the future to support the Pioneer Plasma Displays listed in the table above, as Firmware Upgrades downloadable
from our website. Check the Key Digital website at www.keydigital.com.

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Input Resolutions Accepted by the KD-PC2 Card:

Accepts the following scan inputs:

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 768p and 1080i/540p

Accepts the following video standards:

HDTV
SDTV
Analog NTSC and PAL on the S-Video and Composite Video inputs

Accepts and automatically detects the following input field or frame rates:

60 and 50 Hz
The output frame rate is the same as the input frame rate

Accepts the following 60 Hz resolutions:

720 x 480i @ 60 Hz
720 x 480p @ 60 Hz
1024 x 768* @ 60 Hz
1280 x 720p @ 60 Hz
1280 x 768p* @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080i @ 60 Hz

*The Component Video input does not support the following resolutions:

1024 x 768p
1280 x 768p

Connect and Select any Digital HDMI or Analog Video Input:

Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs

HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio
Supports HDCP Copy Protection
To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital HDMI>DVI adapter cable(s)

Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video interfaces):

RGB(HV)
Component Video (YPbPr)

The Component Video input does not support the following resolutions:

1024 x 768p

1280 x 768p
S-Video: NTSC, PAL
Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL

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Audio Inputs and Outputs Supported:

Analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output
SPDIF coax digital audio input and output

Dolby Digital is passed-thru unprocessed and output on the SPDIF coax, requiring an external
Dolby Digital processor

HDMI PCM digital audio input and output

Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the Native
Resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display:

Using Key Digital’s award-winning Clear Matrix Pro™ technology
A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is included
Supports most popular source formats and resolutions
Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats (the output frame rate will be

the same as the input frame rate) , and PAL analog on the S-Video and Composite Video inputs
Calibration for RGB gain and setup
Built-in Test Patterns available through the IR Remote as well as RS-232

Easy to Control and Operate:

Built-in On-screen Display (OSD)
Store your custom settings (like brightness, contrast, much more) for each of the HDMI and

Analog Video Inputs
Easy-to-operate IR Remote Control
RS-232 through the Pioneer Plasma Display (optional Pioneer Plasma Display Expansion

Solutions Slot Communications Card must be installed in your display to support this feature)
Firmware upgradeable
Receives power directly from the Expansion Solutions Slot of the Pioneer Plasma Display
Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Display
Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display

Key Digital™ Technology:

The Technology drives all Key Digital products. The cutting-edge technologies engineered into your
KD-PC2 video processor and switcher plug-in card for your Pioneer Plasma Dis play include:

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About the KD-PC2

Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital™ KD-PC2, the most advanced and sophisticated
digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card available today for the Pioneer™ Plasma
Displays (see the list of supported USA and European/International models, above). KD-PC2
is a full-function digital video processor that pristinely converts input video formats to the native
resolution of the Pioneer Plasma display. You can select among 4 HDMI digital inputs with HDCP
copy protection support (or DVI-D with an adapter cable), and separate analog RGB, Component
(YPbPr), S-Video, or Composite video inputs. KD-PC2 also supports analog audio left and right
stereo pair input and output, output, SPDIF coax digital audio input and output, and HDMI PCM
digital audio input and output. With its own On-screen Display (OSD), all features are easily
controlled with the IR remote control (provided), and can be controlled by the Pioneer Plasma
RS-232.

The solution you’ve been waiting for, the solution you’ve been looking for…

The KD-PC2 digital video processor plug-in card is ideally suited to interface to your Pioneer
Plasma Display, greatly enhancing the capability of the display. KD-PC2 lets you take full advantage
of your high-quality Pioneer Plasma Display by providing multiple digital and analog video input
ports, and world-class video processing like deinterlacing, scaling, and much more.

Pioneer™ Plasma Displays

The high-quality Pioneer Plasma Displays are provided with a built-in ES (Expansion Solutions) Slot
Interface to allow the installation of cards for the connection of external devices, thus enhancing
their expansion potential.

Market Pioneer™ Plasma Display Display’s Native Resolution

USA PDP-425CMX 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-434CMX 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-504CMX 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

PDP-505CMX 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

PDP-507CMX 1360 x 768p

PDP-607CMX 1360 x 768p

Europe & International PDP-43MXE1 & PDP-43MXE1-S 1024 x 768p [XGA]

PDP-50MXE1 & PDP-50MXE1-S 1280 x 768p [WXGA]

The KD-PC2 plug-in card is so versatile, and supports so many input sources:

The KD-PC2 digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card is ideally suited to interface a
wide array of source products to your Pioneer Plasma Display. With four HDMI or DVI inputs, and a
wide variety of analog input connectors, you can interface your DVD player, Satellite Box, HD DVR,
Set Top Box, and your PC to your Pioneer Plasma Display.

For example, the Pioneer Plasma 50” Professional Plasma Display, Model PDP-504CMX

All-digital interface to your Pioneer Plasma Display:

Take advantage of KD-PC2’s all-digital interfaces for Pioneer Plasma Display installation
applications. The four (4) HDMI all-digital inputs provide crystal-clear interfaces to the Plasma
display, and add the flexibility of a multiple-input switcher so you can input multiple sources to

your
display. The output of your KD-PC2 directly interfaces to the Pioneer Plasma through a digital RGB
internal connection, guaranteeing an all-digital connection from source to display, and eliminating any
conversions to analog which could corrupt your signal and degrade the picture quality.

Versatile video and audio Inputs and Outputs:

Next, let’s look at the versatility offered by your KD-PC2 card. Your KD-PC2 supports a wide array
of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digital interfaces to your Pioneer
Plasma Display.

For HDMI Digital Video (HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio) with HDCP copy
protection support, there are four (4) separately selectable and customizable inputs. For Analog
Video, there are individual analog video inputs that are customizable, for each of the following video
interfaces:

RGB
Component Video (YPbPr)
The Component Video input does not support the following resolutions:

1024 x 768p

1280 x 768p
S-Video (NTSC and PAL)
Composite Video (CV) (NTSC and PAL)

Your KD-PC2 also supports analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output, SPDIF coax
digital audio input and output, and HDMI PCM digital audio input and output

A built-in Video Processor:

With Key Digital’s award-winning Clear Matrix Pro™ technology built right into your KD-PC2 card,
any selected video input can be scaled exactly to match the native resolution of your display. It
provides superior quality scaling of all popular HDTV & SDTV input formats (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p,
720p, 768p, and 1080i/540p), and analog NTSC and PAL video formats. KD-PC2’s many video
input interfaces and format options provide flexibility and pristine deinterlacing and scaling to the
native resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display.

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