Key Digital Phantom KD-HDSW2X1, Phantom KD-HDSW3X1, Phantom KD-HDSW4X1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Rev 2 – Aug. 2011

Operating Instructions

KD-HDSW2X1

KD-HDSW3X1 KD-HDSW4X1

Key Digital® Phantom Series™ HDMI/DVI switchers are designed and engineered to offer the
best in quality, performance, and reliability while providing a cost effective HDMI/DVI switching
solution. The KD-HDSW2X1, KD-HDSW3X1, KD-HDSW4X1 HDMI switchers provide multiple
input to one output switching and maintain crystal-clear, pristine picture and sound quality.
Phantom Series™ HDMI switchers are a transparent solution for all digital video/audio switching
applications and support all HD and SD video standards, including 1080p/60. In addition, the
KD-HDSW line has complete support for the latest 3D technology. KD-HDSW switchers feature
iAS™ Intelligent Auto Sense signal detection and switching, pushbutton control, IR, RS-232,
status-monitoring LEDs, and support for HDMI CEC. KD-HDSW Phantom Series™ switchers
support multiple unit expandability, and are individually addressable.

Phantom Series

™

HDMI®/DVI Switchers

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Table of Contents

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

About KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DVI Applications for KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Push Button Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IR Emitter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

RS-232 Control and Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Multiple KD-HDSW Unit Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Addressing Buttons / Units via IR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Addressing Buttons / Units via RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EDID Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using iAS

™

Intelligent Auto Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mechanical / Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Important Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

How to Contact Key Digital

®

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

© 2009 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

Quick Setup Guide

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

removed

½ Step 3: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D source devices to the input ports of your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 4: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D display to the output port of your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 5: Connect the desired IR or RS-232 control inputs to your KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 6: Be sure the Operation Mode Switch is set to the “Normal” position
½ Step 7: Connect power to the KD-HDSW unit
½ Step 8: Power on input/output devices

Note: No signal conversion is done on the KD-HDSW2X1; KD-HDSW3X1; KD-HDSW4X1.

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

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

*

Plasma TV

HDMI/DVI

*

HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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HDMI/DVI

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Plasma TV

Blu-Ray

DVD Player

Cable Box

Satellite Box

KD-HDSW4X1

KD-HDSW4X1

RS-232 Control

Serial IR

Optical IR

Serial IR

Optical IR

RS-232 Control

Optical IR

Optical IR

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

*To connect DVI, use HDMI to DVI adapters

Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

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