Key Digital KD-X600ProK Operating Instructions Manual

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

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

Long Range Mode, Full Buffer System, HDMI Pass-through,

Ethernet, IR Sensor, Up/Down IR & RS-232

The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions

™

KD-X600ProK

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-X600ProK

KD-X600ProK HDBaseT/HDMI (Tx & Rx) Extenders extend 1080p/60, 1920x1200,

3D signals up to 600 ft. via single Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6A

shielded cable, or up to 500 ft. using a single third-party CAT5e/6 cable.

4K/UHD 24/25/30/60 (4:2:0) signals are extended up to 300 ft. using Key Digital®

KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6A Shielded cable, or up to 250 ft. using a single third-

party CAT5e/6 cable. In addition to HDMI video and audio signals, KD-X600ProK

carries Ethernet, IR and RS-232 for controlling remotely located equipment or the

RS-232 port can be used to control the KD-X600ProK. Ethernet ports allow 10/100

LAN Network extension.

Key Features

➔

HDBaseT via Single CAT5e/6 UTP/STP Extension:

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

➔

Signal Extension:

» Standard Mode (HDBaseT Class A). Supports resolutions up to 4K/UHD.

» Up to 300 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling

» Up to 250 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using third-party CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cabling

» Up to 400 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling

» Up to 300 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using third-party CAT5e/6 UTP/STP

cabling

» Long Range Mode (4K resolutions not supported):

» Up to 600 ft. @ 1080p / 1920x1200 using KD-CAT6STP1X cabling

» Up to 500 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 14 default EDID configurations and native

EDID data from Output/Display devices connected via Rx

Table of Contents

About KD-X600ProK ...............................................1

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

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

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

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

Extending Ethernet, IR and RS-232 Control..............................9

Settings.........................................................11

LED Indicator Lights ...............................................15

RS-232 Commands ...............................................16

Specifications ....................................................17

Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions .........................18

How to Contact Key Digital

®

.........................................19

Warranty Information ...............................................20

© 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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➔ 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

➔ 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

➔ Ethernet:

Bi-Directional control and/or 10/100 LAN network via TCP/IP RJ45 port

➔ 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

➔ HDMI Pass-through: Port on Tx unit connects additional devices up to 20 ft.

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

of HDMI, RS-232, IR and Ethernet 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.

Accessories

➔ (2) 5V 2A DC Power Supplies (Screw-in Type)

➔ (3) Locking HDMI Cable Clips � (2) Mounting Brackets

➔ (1) IR Emitter � (1) IR Sensor

Quick Setup Guide

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

KD-X600ProK units

Step 2: Begin with the KD-X600ProK 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-X600ProK Tx unit

Step 4: Connect your HDMI displays to the output port of your KD-X600ProK

Rx unit

Step 5: Connect KD-X600ProK Tx unit to KD-X600ProK Tx with CAT5e/6 cable

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

and Ethernet

Step 6: Connect power to the KD-X600ProK Tx/Rx units

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-X600ProK 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

RJ45

WiFi

EDID Control

KD-MC1000

Master Controller

Satellite

Ethernet

RS-232

RS-232

IR

HDMI

HDMI

CAT5e/6

KD-X600ProK

KD-X600ProK

IR Out

Display

Display

Satellite
Remote

IR Sensor

IR In

WiFi Router

HDMI Pass-through

Daisy-Chaining Example

iPad

Ethernet

RJ45

WiFi

EDID Control

KD-MC1000

Master Controller

Satellite

Ethernet

RS-232

RS-232

IR

HDMI

HDMI

CAT5e/6

KD-X600ProK

Red Ray

HDMI

HDMI

CAT5e/6

KD-X600ProK

KD-X600ProK

CAT5e/6

KD-X600ProK

KD-X600ProK

KD-X600ProK

IR Out

Display

Display

Display

Satellite
Remote

IR Sensor

IR In

WiFi Router

HDMI Pass-through

Up to 300’ with Key Digital® KD-CAT6STP1X

Up to 300’ with Key Digital

®

KD-CAT6STP1X

Achieved 4K HDMI Extension: up to 640’

20’

20’

HDMI

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