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KD-MSA8X8 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. We 
provide total video system solutions because we 
know and help drive the technology, the industry, the 
business, and all the latest up-and-coming standards. 
But most of all, we know exactly what you need for your 
unique application - the right solution.

Rev 0 – Sept. 2007

The KD-MSA8X8 is a full matrix audio switcher capable of integrating up to 8 inputs or 
sources with 8 outputs or zones.  The unit directly accepts analog and PCM digital audio 
signals and is capable of switching all popular encoded (AC3, DTS etc.) signals as well.

 Operating Instructions

KD-MSA

8

X

8

Audio Matrix Switcher capable of switching up to  

8 L/R/Digital PCM Audio Sources/Inputs to  

8 independent Zones/Outputs

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Summary of Contents for FatBOY KD-MSA8X8

Page 1: ...e total video system solutions because we know and help drive the technology the industry the business and all the latest up and coming standards But most of all we know exactly what you need for your unique application the right solution Rev 0 Sept 2007 The KD MSA8X8 is a full matrix audio switcher capable of integrating up to 8 inputs or sources with 8 outputs or zones The unit directly accepts ...

Page 2: ... Guide Begin with the KD MSA8X8 and all input output devices turned off with power cables removed Connect audio sources to appropriate input ports on the KD MSA8X8 Connect audio outputs to amplifier display or other receiving device Connect power to the KD MSA8X8 as well as all other input and output devices and turn them on Operate KD MSA8X8 switcher via front panel buttons IR remote serial IR or...

Page 3: ...rs Multi channel analog surround signals accommodated using two input ports and two output ports thereby creating a 4X4 surround matrix switcher The digital audio path can also pass encoded signals such as AC3 DTS etc Additional Key Features Front panel LED input output assignment confirmation Easily controlled via IR remote included with discrete codes Serial IR and RS 232 RCA style connectors fo...

Page 4: ...ector a This connector has two functions It serves as a serial communication port for connection to RS 232 based control systems and also for firmware updates via serial connection to a standard PC See page 8 for RS 232 control protocol and page 11 for firmware update procedure Front Panel Features 1 Input select button a Press this button to cycle through inputs sequentially from 1 8 2 LED Input ...

Page 5: ...an be made in the following manner 3 Press the number keypad buttons 01 08 to select the desired output to switch Note that the LED s will flash indicating selected output 4 Then press the number keypad buttons 01 08 to select the desired input Note that the LED s will change indicating selected input For all IR commands the steps 1 and 2 above must be issued first to address the unit See the foll...

Page 6: ... digit unit address 00 99 00 is used for stand alone configuration Example To change the unit s address to 2 issue the command line SPCA02 3 IR Sensor Enable Disable Enable SP C IR E Example To enable IR response for the unit issue the command line SPCIRE Disable SP C IR D Example To disable IR response for the unit issue the command line SPCIRD 4 Front Panel Button Enable Disable Enable SP C FB E...

Page 7: ...he power button on the rear panel must be out or off to have a complete power shutdown reset With power off set the rear panel slide switch see page X number 12 to Program mode Do not yet apply power to the unit Connect an RS 232 cable to the COM1 serial port on the PC and the other end to the RS 232 port on the rear panel of the KD MSA8X8 unit Make sure that no devices are using the COM1 serial p...

Page 8: ...his apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wid...

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