Key Digital KD-Pro6x6CC, KD-Pro8x8CC Operating Instructions Manual

Key Digital®, led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg,

develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge

technology solutions for virtually all applications where

high-end video and control are important. Key Digital

®

is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater

Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators,

Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers.

HDBaseT/HDMI via Single CAT5e/6

Matrix Switchers with built-in

Compass Control

®

,

support Ultra HD/4K & HDCP 2.2

The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions

™

KD-Pro8x8CC
KD-Pro6x6CC

Operating Instructions

Rev 0 – Apr 2016

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

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

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Table of Contents

About KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC ..................................................... 1

About KD-XSWRx ........................................................... 2

Connections, Buttons and LEDs ................................................ 3

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

Quick Setup Guide .......................................................... 6

Extending and Routing Control Signals ........................................... 7

Settings................................................................... 9

Remote Control ............................................................ 10

RS-232 & TCP/IP Commands ................................................. 12

Firmware Upgrade.......................................................... 17

Audio Return Channel ....................................................... 20

Using the KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC in a Compass Control project .......................... 21

Specifications ............................................................. 25

Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions: ................................. 26

How to Contact Key Digital ................................................... 27

Warranty Information ........................................................27

About KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC

Key Digital® KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC are HDBaseT®/HDMI via CAT5e/6 Matrix
Switchers with built-in Compass Control

®

master controller, capable of
switching 6/8 HDMI Inputs to 6/8 Independent Zones via Single CAT5e/6
with UHD/4K and HDCP 2.2 support.

Key Features

› Simultaneously Active:

6/8 HDBaseT (CAT5e/6 RJ45) and 6/8 HDMI outputs with fully

automatic CAT5e/6 cable equalization. Supports up to 12/16 TVs (6/8 mirrored)

› Compass Control

®

Inside:

Key Digital’s Compass Control® control system is built-in, negating

the need for an external master controller (supports up to 27/33 control ports)

› Includes:

3/4 KD-XSWRx Receiver Extenders

› HDBaseT:

Utilized on CAT5e/6 RJ45 outputs

› Signal Extension:

» Up to

250 feet

@ 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080i, 720p

» Up to

150 feet

@ 4K/Ultra HD with KD-XSWRx extenders and approved Key Digital

CAT5e/6 cabling. Compatible with third-party CAT5e/6 with lesser distance performance.

› Ultra HD/4K:

4096x2160/24 video resolution support for Ultra HD capable TVs and commercial

applications such as Digital Movie Theaters, CAD, Post Production

› HDR:

Supports High Dynamic Range technology with EDID copy from HDR supporting display

› 3D Ready:

Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats

› Audio Return Channel:

Allows audio to be returned from a display to an HDMI output, for

audio distribution (HDMI outputs only, using 3.5mm I/O port and 3.5mm to PCM cable)

› EDID:

Internal library with 15 default EDID configurations for each input, in addition to native EDID

data for any Output/Display

› Full Buffer

™

Technology

: Full buffering of HDCP and EDID, for the fastest possible switching
and viewing of any source/input to any display/output, regardless of multiple output viewing
relation

› TMDS re-clocking

: Support for long HDBaseT/CAT5e/6 or HDMI connections

and many layers of connectivity.

› Voltage Trigger:

I/O ports may be used as a voltage trigger in Compass Control® system

› Relay Support:

3.5mm I/O ports may be used as relays to support contact closure/opening,

when used with an external relay board

› Lossless Compressed Digital Audio:

Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby

®

Atmos

and DTS-HD Master Audio

™

› Deep Color Support:

Up to 12 bits/color

› Control Routing:

Enables bi-directional IR/RS-232 control signal extension

› Control:

Front panel push buttons and LEDs, TCP/IP, USB Port, Optical IR front/rear, Serial IR,

RS-232 with full bi-directional operation

› Control System Support: Compatible with Compass Control

®

, AMX®, Control4®, Crestron®,

KNX

®

, RTI®, Savant, URC®, Leviton®, etc.

Accessories

› 3/4 KD-XSWRx Receiver Extenders
› Two external power supplies. Main: +6V/11.6A (70W); POH for KD-XSWRX : +12V/6.6A (80W)
› IR Remote control, 6 ft. USB Data Cable

© 2016 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

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

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Rack Mounting:

› Secure the rack ears to each side of the

KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC

with the supplied hardware, then,

fasten the unit to the rack rails with the included machine screws.

About KD-XSWRx

› Signal Extension:

» Up to 150 ft. @ 4K 24/25/30(4:4:4)/60(4:2:0) using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling

» Up to 125 ft. @ 4K 24/25/30(4:4:4)/60(4:2:0) using third-party CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cabling

» Up to 250 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling

» Up to 230 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using third-party CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cabling

› 4K/Ultra HD Resolution: Support for 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30Hz at 4:4:4/8 Bit or

60Hz at 4:2:0/8 Bit

› HDMI

®

and HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with HDCP 2.2 and HDMI latest

technology such as 4K/UHD 4:2:0/8bit at 60f/s

› EDID Control: Internal library features 15 default EDID configurations and native EDID data from

Output/Display devices connected via Rx

› Full Buffer System

™

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

with source & display, EDID Control handshake, and Hot Plug control

› IR Sensor: Sensor powering via +5V on Rx unit’s IR In port collects line-of-sight IR from remote(s)

without external IR connecting block

› Up/Down IR: Two channels of IR enable control to/from connected devices
› RS-232: Bi-Directional control to/from on 3.5mm connector

Connections, Buttons and LEDs

Rear Panel Connections:

HDMI Inputs & LEDs

I/O
Ports

HDMI & CAT5e/5 Outputs & LEDs

Operation
Mode

RS-232 Port

POH PowerMain PowerIR EyeUSB

TCP/IP

Connections

› HDMI Inputs: Located on the left side of the

back panel. The Inputs have a blue LED that
will illuminate when a source is connected and
synced.

› HDMI & CAT5e/6 Outputs: Located in the

middle of the back panel. The Outputs have
a blue LED that will illuminate when a output
device is connected and synced.

› The RS-232, Serial IR, Optical IR Sensor,

Operation Mode Switch, TCP/IP, USB and
Power are located on the right side of the

back panel.

» Two power connections are necessary. Main Unit power and POH power.

› I/O Ports: Located to the right of the Outputs

» Used for control extension/routing and ARC.

› The Operation Mode switch is used to update the unit’s firmware, which is done via RS-232,

USB or TCP/IP. The firmware version as well as all RS-232 commands is available through the
RS-232 command ‘H’. A detailed list of RS-232 commands are available later in this guide.

› If newer firmware is made available, complete updating instructions will be included with it. Check

the Key Digital website for any firmware updates.

» www.keydigital.com/items.asp?ItemCode=KDPro8x8CC&Company=KEY

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Front Panel Buttons and LEDs

IR Eye

Input LEDs

Output Select Buttons

› There are 6/8 Output buttons along the front panel.
› Pressing an output button will select the next HDMI input.
› A blue LED will indicate which Input has been selected for each Output.
› There is also an Optical IR window located on the right side of the front panel for IR remote control

signals.

› Video Output MUTE is indicated by the outermost LEDs remaining illuminated,

while the inner LEDs are not.

› Video Output Off is indicated when the innermost LEDs are illuminated,

while the outermost are not.

› Reset is optional by holding the input select buttons “1” and “4” for 10 seconds.

» Successful reset indicated by reboot.

» Reboot will flash all input lights on the front panel in a back and forth motion until only one

input is selected per output.

KD-XSWRx LED Indicator Lights

› Power:

» Color: Green

» Solid illumination during power ON state, as provided by healthy connection with power

supply

» Steady blink if power is not adequate and/or if there is a connectivity problem with KD-

Pro6x6/8x8CC unit

› HDMI Active (HDMI Input/Output):

» Color: Blue

» Solid illumination from active Hot Plug Detection voltage with connected display/output

device

» If Hot Plug Detection is forced to input device from Tx unit, the HDMI Active light will

illuminate solid regardless of HDMI signal from connected device.

› CAT5e/6 Input/Output:

» Color: Blue

» Solid illumination from active link with KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC unit

Application Example

PC

Satellite (x3)

Cable (x3)

Ultra HD/4K

Digital Signage

WiFi Router

CAT5e/6

Ethernet

KD-Pro8x8CC

RJ45

x8

x8

x3

x3

HDMI

HDMI

RJ45

HDMI

IR

IR

IR/RS232

iPad

KD-CSLX1

Bar Area - Mirrored Diplays 1-8

HDMI

RJ45

WiFi

Reception

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

Dining 1

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

Dining 2

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

2nd Floor

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

Restrooms

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

Deck 1

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

Deck 2

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

Main Hall

HDMI

IR/RS232

CAT5e/6

KD-XSWRx

HDMI

RF Repeater

(Light/Shade Control)

RF

RJ45

Lights

Shades

HDMI

Up to

150 ft.

@ 4K

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Quick Setup Guide

1. Begin with the KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC and all input/output devices turned off and power cables
removed.

2. Connect HDMI sources to the appropriate input ports on the KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC.

3. Connect CAT5e/6 outputs to the KD-XSWRx extenders via CAT5e/6 cables, then connect
the extenders to the output devices (display, projector, AV Receiver, etc).

4. Connect HDMI outputs to the appropriate output device (outputs will mirror CAT5e/6).

5. Connect both power supplies (one for the Matrix and one for the POH Extenders) to the KD­Pro6x6/8x8CC and all other input and output devices and turn them on.

6. Operate the KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC switcher via front panel buttons, IR Remote, Serial IR or RS­232 control.

7. If TCP/IP control is desired, load latest firmware and set the IP address using Device Manager
software. See firmware upgrade section.

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 IR remote control,
RS-232, TCP/IP or by using the front panel buttons. Note that the advanced commands are
available only via TCP/IP and RS-232 protocol.

KD-XSWRx Baluns

If you will be utilizing the KD-XSWRx extender, please follow this procedure.

› One CAT5e/6 UTP or STP cable needs to be used.

› Use the shortest possible HDMI cable when connecting the

KD-XSWRx

to the Display. Key Digital

recommends cables 6 ft. or shorter for optimum performance.

› Ensure the CAT5e/6 cable runs directly from the switcher to the

KD-XSWRx

.

› Do not use patch panels, punch downs, keystones, couplers, wall plates, etc..

› Key Digital recommends the use of CAT5e/6 STP cable with shielded RJ45 connectors

for optimum performance and distances from your extender.

Extending and Routing Control Signals

› The KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC feature powerful and useful control routing features. The switchers have

the ability to matrix control signals just like it can HDMI signals.

› KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC can consolidate incoming IR/RS-232 signals to control any display/output

connected via CAT5/6 or via HDMI (control signal extension via HDMI only available with Key
Digital KD-IQJUMP12FM, female to male HDMI jumper cable for insertion or extraction of IR or
Bi-Directional RS-232).

› KD-Pro6x6/8x8CC can consolidate incoming IR/RS-232 signals to control any source/input

connected via HDMI, with Key Digital’s KD-IQJUMP12FM jumper cable.

› IR and RS-232 control signals are bi-directional, and may flow from the matrix to the zone or from

the zone to the matrix.

› The default signal path for control signals is to route IR control signals from Expansion I/O Port 1

to RJ45 output 1…Expansion I/O Port 8 to RJ45 Output 8 (the path and control signal type can
be manipulated by using the desired RS-232 command).

› When connecting the IR Emitter to the device you wish to control, make sure to find the IR

receiver area on the device.

Control Signal Extension from External I/O Ports:

The default setting for control signal extension is to route IR signals from Expansion I/O Port 1 to
RJ45 output 1…Expansion I/O Port 8 to RJ45 Output 8 (the path and control signal type can be
manipulated by using the desired RS-232 command). When routing control signals to/from an
HDMI input/output, Key Digital’s KD-IQJUMP12FM jumper cable must be used.

› Point-to-Point control routing is established by using commands containing “IRR” or “RSS”.

› Point-to-Many control routing is established by using commands containing “IR” or “RS”.

Extension I/O and Digital Audio Output (ARC) Port Configuration

Supports IR or RS-232 routing or ARC output. See chart below for 3.5mm jack configuration:

Tip Ring

IR TX or RX None

RS232 TxD RxD

ARC NONE ARC OUT

Note: If ARC is enabled, IR and RS-232 signal routing will be disabled.

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