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KD-VPHD3 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. Most of 
all, we know exactly what you need for your unique 
application - the right solution.

Rev 0 – Sept. 2007

The KD-VPHD3 is a full-featured video processor and switcher in one compact package. 
The KD-VPHD3 is equipped with varied digital and analog video and audio input and 
output formats available on a full array of connectors.  It is capable of driving all popular 
HD and SD resolutions at both 50 Hz and 60 Hz.  

 Operating Instructions

KD-VPHD3

Digital Video Processor and Switcher

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Summary of Contents for HD Hot Rod KD-VPHD3

Page 1: ...nsumers 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 Most of all we know exactly what you need for your unique application the right solution Rev 0 Sept 2007 The KD VPHD3 is a full featured video processor and switcher in one compact package The KD VPHD3 is equipped with varied digital and...

Page 2: ... on the KD VPHD3 3 Connect video audio outputs to display or receiving devices 4 Connect power to the KD VPHD3 and all other input output devices and turn them on 5 On the KD VPHD3 assign audio inputs to appropriate video inputs in the A V Association menu Press the Menu key on the front panel Press the down arrow key on the front panel to get to the A V Set menu for desired video input Press the ...

Page 3: ...se analog outputs more true to the original content The HDMI outputs are the only signals that are affected by these low cost scaling circuits When HD DVD and Blu Ray devices are connected to the KD VPHD3 via HDMI the Key Digital unit forces the players to output 1080i the signal closest to the original format We then get access to the cleanest possible signal and transfer the responsibility of sc...

Page 4: ...6P 50Hz 1280x 720P 50 60Hz 1280x 768P 60Hz 1366x 768P 60Hz 1400x 1050P 60Hz 1920x 540P 60Hz 1920x 1080i 50 60Hz 1920x 1080P 50 60Hz HDMI 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 VGA RGBHV 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Component Video 4 4 4 4 4 4 Additional Key Features 1 Programmable input customization for each video input requiring only a one time setup Settings include Horizontal Vertical Size Horizontal Vertical Shift Hor...

Page 5: ...ipped display For VGA RGBHV displays use the following connection scheme i R Pr ii G Y iii B Pb iv H Hsync v V Vsync b Note that displays with VGA style input connectors will need an appropriate RGBHV to VGA adapter cable c It is important to also note that the analog video output signals above will be disabled when viewing HDMI sources with HDCP copyright encoding present in the source content Th...

Page 6: ...KD VPHD3 unit from the source devices to the display s and or devices You MUST use the external power supply provided with your unit or you VOID the Key Digital Warranty and risk damage to your unit and associated equipment Menu Navigation The menu structure of the KD VPHD3 allows easy navigation through available system settings To enter the main menu press the menu button on the front panel Pres...

Page 7: ...f the KD VPHD3 It will help to have a video signal present at selected input Set desired output resolution Navigate to the Output Resolution menu Press the left or right arrow button repeatedly until the desired resolution is displayed These resolutions take effect immediately and there is no need to press the select button to engage the setting Set the A V associations Each video input is able to...

Page 8: ...tal Size Adjustable from 20 to 20 l Screen Vertical Size Adjustable from 20 to 20 m Screen Horizontal Offset Adjustable from 20 to 20 n Screen Vertical Offset Adjustable from 20 to 20 o Set Screen default Sets all screen adjustments above to the factory default settings Note that there are limits to these adjustments on some resolutions When using larger resolutions the range of this adjustment is...

Page 9: ...ssociate HDMI2 with audio input 0 11 17 A V Set Component1 11 AV3 Associate Component1 w audio input 0 11 18 A V Set Component2 11 AV4 Associate Component2 with audio input 0 11 19 A V Set Component3 11 AV5 Associate Component3 with audio input 0 11 20 A V Set Composite1 11 AV6 Associate Composite1 with audio input 0 11 21 A V Set Composite2 11 AV7 Associate Composite2 with audio input 0 11 22 A V...

Page 10: ...P2 4 PAL 2 2 Auto Detect Mode On Off PON POF Example To turn PAL 2 2 on issue the command PON Example To turn PAL 2 2 off issue the command POF The PAL 2 2 pull down process is used specifically for conversion when viewing content filmed at 24 frames second on 50hz displays The KD VPHD3 default setting is On which means it automatically detects the need for this conversion process If the source si...

Page 11: ...rn on power to the KD VPHD3 unit Power supply must be reconnected to the unit first then push the On button on the front panel The firmware update is now complete and the KD VPHD3 is ready for operation Upon boot up the LCD will display the new firmware version Mechanical CE and RoHS compliant Rack Mountable 1U Dimensions 17 X 7 5 X 1 75 Weight 7 Lbs excluding power supply Enclosure Black Metal Po...

Page 12: ...duct require warranty service please contact Key Digital to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA number Please contact us at either Phone 1 914 667 9700 E mail rma keydigital com Technical Support For technical questions about using our products please contact us at either Phone 1 914 667 9700 E mail tech keydigital com Customer Support For customer support questions about using our produ...

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