Key Digital Phantom KD-HDDA1X2, Phantom KD-HDDA1X4, Phantom KD-HDDA1X3, Phantom KD-HDDA1X8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Rev 2 – Aug. 2011

Operating Instructions

KD-HDDA1X2

KD-HDDA1X3

KD-HDDA1X8

KD-HDDA1X4

Key Digital® Phantom Series™ HDMI/DVI Distribution Amplifiers are designed and engineered
to offer the best in quality, performance, and reliability while providing a cost effective HDMI/DVI
distribution solution. The KD-HDDA1X2, KD-HDDA1X3, KD-HDDA1X4, KD-HDDA1X8 HDMI
Distribution Amplifiers provide single input to multiple output distribution and maintain crystal­clear, pristine picture and sound qu ality. Key Digital Phantom Series™ Distribution Amplifiers
are a transparent solution for all digital video/audio distribution applications and support all
HD and SD video standards, including 1080p/60. KD-HDDA Distribution Amplifiers status­monitoring LEDs, and support for HDMI CEC.

Phantom Series

™

HDMI®/DVI Distribution Amplifiers

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; KD-HDDA1X4; KD-HDDA1X8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DVI Applications for KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; KD-HDDA1X4; KD-HDDA1X8 . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

EDID Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mechanical / Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to Contact Key Digital

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

© 2011 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

Quick Setup Guide

½ Step 1: Find a safe and convenient location to mount or place your KD-HDDA unit
½ Step 2: Begin with the KD-HDDA unit and all input/output devices turned off with

power cables removed

½ Step 3: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D source device to the input port of your KD-HDDA unit
½ Step 4: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D displays to the output port of your KD-HDDA unit
½ Step 5: Be sure the Operation Mode Switch is set to the “Normal” position
½ Step 6: Connect power to the KD-HDDA unit
½ Step 7: Power on input/output devices

Note: No signal conversion is done on the KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; KD-HDDA1X4; KD-HDDA1X8.

If input signal is HDMI output signal will be HDMI. If input signal is DVI output signal will be DVI.

Audio

Audio

Audio

HDMI/DVI

Audio

CAT6/STP

CAT6/STP

Up to 300’

KD-BBRX

KD-BBTX

CAT6/STP

Audio

Audio

Audio

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI*

Audio

CAT6/STP

CAT6/STP

Up to 300’

KD-BBRX

KD-BBTX

CAT6/STP

Audio

CAT6/STP

CAT6/STP

Up to 300’

KD-BBRX

KD-BBTX

CAT6/STP

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

DVI Video*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

*

KD-HDDA1X4

KD-HDDA1X4

KD-HDDA1X4

EDID Control

RS-232

Speakers

Speakers

Sub-Woofer

Display 4

Display 3

Display 2

Display 1

Audio Rcvr.

EDID Control

RS-232

Speakers

Speakers

Sub-Woofer

Cable Box

Display 4

Display 3

Display 2

Display 1

Audio Rcvr.

EDID Control

RS-232

Display 4

Display 3

Display 2

Display 1

DVI

HDMI to DVI adapters,

*To connect DVI use Key Digital® HDMI to DVI adapters,
part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI

DVI Video*

Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

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