Key Digital KD-X400POHK, KD-X400ProK Operating Instructions Manual

HDBaseT/HDMI via Single CAT5e/6 (Tx+Rx Set) Extenders,

support Ultra HD/4K, EDID Control, Hot Plug Control,

Full Buffer System, IR Sensor, Up/Down IR & RS-232

Power over HDBaseT/HDMI via Single CAT5e/6 (Tx+Rx Set)

Extenders, support Ultra HD/4K, EDID Control, Hot Plug

Control, Full Buffer System, IR Sensor, Up/Down IR & RS-232

The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions

™

KD-X400ProK

KD-X400POHK

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

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

Rev 0 – Dec 2014

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

®

is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater

Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators,

Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers.

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About KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK

KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK HDBaseT/HDMI (Tx & Rx) Extenders extend

1080p/60, 1920x1200, 3D signals up to 250 ft. via single Key Digital®

KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6A shielded cable, or up to 200 ft. using a single

third-party CAT5e/6 cable. 4K/UHD 24/25/30/60 (4:2:0) signals are extended up

to 150 ft. using Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6A Shielded cable, or up to

125 ft. using a single third-party CAT5e/6 cable. In addition to HDMI video and audio

signals, KD-X400ProK/POHK carries IR and RS-232 for controlling remotely located

equipment or the RS-232 port can be used to control the KD-X400ProK/POHK.

Key Features

➔

HDBaseT via Single CAT5e/6 UTP/STP Extension:

With fully automatic
adjustment of feedback, equalization, and amplification depending on
cabling length

➔

KD-X400POHK:

Features power extension from Tx to Rx with Power Over

HDBaseT, Rx unit does not require power supply

➔

Signal Extension:

» Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
» Up to 125 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using third-party CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cabling
» Up to 250 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
» Up to 200 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using third-party CAT5e/6 UTP/STP

cabling

➔ 4K/Ultra HD: Support for 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30Hz at 4:4:4

or 60Hz at 4:2:0

➔ EDID Control: Internal library features 15 default EDID configurations and native

EDID data from Output/Display devices connected via Rx

➔ Hot Plug Detection Control: Enables integrator to choose if active signal voltage

is forced to connected input and output devices

➔ Full Buffer System

™

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

authentication to source & display, and EDID Control handshake

Table of Contents

About KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK ..................................1

Quick Setup Guide ................................................3

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

Application Example ...............................................4

Connections .....................................................6

Extending IR and RS-232 Control .....................................8

Settings.........................................................10

LED Indicator Lights ...............................................13

RS-232 Commands ...............................................13

Specifications ....................................................15

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

How to Contact Key Digital

®

.........................................17

Warranty Information ...............................................18

© 2014 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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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➔ IR Sensor: Sensor powering via +5V on IR In ports collects line-of-sight IR from

remote(s) without external IR connecting block

➔ Up/Down IR: Two channels of IR enable control to/from devices connected to

Tx and Rx units

➔ RS-232: Bi-Directional control to/from Tx and Rx unit on DB9 connector

➔ RS-232 Control Mode: Provides control of Tx unit as well as connectivity status

➔ 3D: Support for standard 3D stereoscopic signal formats

➔ Deep Color Support: 12bit Deep Color video / 8bit color for 4K/60.

➔ Lossless compressed digital audio: Support for Dolby

®

TrueHD, Dolby® Digital

Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio

™

➔ CEC Support: For inter-device control between main input and output HDMI

channel

➔ Daisy Chaining: Connection of Tx and Rx units allows almost unlimited extension

of HDMI, RS-232 and IR signals

➔ HDMI

®

and HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI and

HDCP technologies

➔ I2C Communication: EDID and HDCP authentication to Display and Source

➔ Power Supplies: Included with screw-in type connectors

➔ Control System Support: Compatible with Compass Control

®

, AMX®, Control4®,

Crestron®, KNX®, RTI®, Savant, URC®, Honeywell®, HAI®, Leviton® etc.

KD-X400ProK Accessories

➔ (2) 5V 2A DC Power Supplies (Screw-In Type), (2) Mounting Brackets,

(3) Locking HDMI Cable Clips, (1) IR Emitter, (1) IR Sensor

➔ KD-X400ProK requires power on both Tx and Rx units

KD-X400POHK Accessories

➔ (1) 12V 2A DC Power Supply (Screw-In Type), (2) Mounting Brackets,

(3) Locking HDMI Cable Clips, (1) IR Emitter, (1) IR Sensor

➔ KD-X400POHK only requires power on the Tx unit, which extends power

to the Rx unit

Quick Setup Guide

Step 1: Find a safe and convenient location to mount or place your

KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK units

Step 2: Begin with the KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK Tx/Rx units and all

input/output devices turned off with power cables removed

Step 3: Connect your HDMI source to the input port of your

KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK Tx unit

Step 4: Connect your HDMI displays to the output port of your

KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK Rx unit

Step 5: Connect KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK Tx unit to

KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK Tx with CAT5e/6 cable

Step 6: Connect additional IR/RS-232 control connections and IR sensors

Step 6: Connect power to the KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK Tx units

and KD-X400ProK Rx unit

Step 7: Power on input/output devices

Installation and Operation

Before permanently securing the unit for
final installation, test for proper operation of the
unit and cables in your system. It is
recommended that you leave enough ventilation
space to provide sufficient airflow and cooling.

An optional HDMI cable clip (included) allows
for a secure connection of HDMI cables to
KD-X400ProK/KD-X400POHK units and helps
prevent intermittent or complete signal loss due
to poor connectivity.

Optional HDMI Cable
clip (included)

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Application Example

iPad

Ethernet

WiFi

EDID Control

KD-MC1000

Master Controller

Satellite

RS-232

RS-232

HDMI

HDMI

CAT5e/6

KD-X400ProK

KD-X400ProK

IR Out

Display

Satellite
Remote

IR Sensor

IR In

WiFi Router

Daisy-Chaining Example

iPad

Ethernet

WiFi

EDID Control

KD-MC1000

Master Controller

Satellite

RS-232

RS-232

HDMI

HDMI

CAT5e/6

KD-X400ProK

Red Ray

HDMI

HDMI

CAT5e/6

KD-X400ProK

KD-X400ProK

CAT5e/6

KD-X400ProK

KD-X400ProK

KD-X400ProK

IR Out

Display

Display

Satellite
Remote

IR Sensor

IR In

WiFi Router

Up to 150’ with Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X

Up to 150’ with Key Digital

®

KD-CAT6STP1X

Achieved 4K HDMI Extension: up to 340’

20’

20’

HDMI

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