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Introduction
Key Digital
®
Champion Series
™
KD-1x2CSK/KD-1x4CSK HDMI Distribution Amplifiers
are designed and engineered to offer the best in quality, performance, and reliability while
providing a cost effective HDMI distribution solution. Champion 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 and Ultra HD/4K. KD-
1x2CSK/KD-1x4CSK Distribution Amplifiers feature status-monitoring LEDs and support
for advanced HDMI features (3D & Ultra HD/4K).
About the KD-1x2CSK/KD-1x4CSK
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Digital Distribution:
1 HDMI Source to 2/4 HDMI Displays
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Resolution Support:
Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA,
UXGA) resolutions up to UHD/4K (4Kx2K/60[4:2:0], 4Kx2K/30/25/24[4:4:4])
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VESA: From 640x480p up to 1920x1200p
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Ultra HD/4K:
4K/2K video resolution support for 4K-capable televisions and commercial
applications such as Digital Movie Theaters, CAD, Post Production
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3D Ready:
Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats
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EDID Control
™
:
Internal library with 16 default EDID configurations for each input,
or auto EDID selection of display
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Hot Plug Control:
Allows modifying HPD (Hot Plug Detection) protocol between
source and display.
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Lossless Compressed Digital Audio:
Dolby
®
TrueHD, Dolby
®
Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master Audio
™
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Deep Color Support:
Up to 12 bits/color
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I2C Communication:
EDID and HDCP transparency from Display to Source
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Licensing:
Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI and HDCP technologies
Accessories
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External power supply: 5V 1A (KD-1x2CSK); 5V 2A (KD-1x4CSK)
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HDMI Lacing Clips
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Operating Instructions
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Warranty Card
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Quick Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
EDID Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Hot Plug Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Contact Key Digital
®
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Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.
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