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KD-HDMI2x1 & 4x1 Operating Instructions

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KD-HDMI2x1 & 4x1 Operating Instructions

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This section of the Operating Manual guides you on how to use your KD-HDMI switcher with the 

front-panel pushbutton switches. LEDs are provided so that you can monitor your selections.

1. user Control.

Since your switcher has multiple input sources for video and audio that may be switched to your 

display and audio system, you need to make the following selections:

a)  Select the input source that you want to send to your display and speakers (or audio 

system).

The KD-HDMI allows you to select an input source to be switched to your display.  Because HDMI 

is has auto-sensing capabilities, your source device always knows the capabilities of your display.  
The selected source provides video and audio over the HDMI link. The selected input serves as the 
audio source.

b) Select the type of audio you want to send to your speakers or audio system.

different Color leds correspond to the 
selection of the input Switch Control.

6.  be sure the operation mode Switch is set to the “normal” position. 

Once you have made all the video connections to your KD-HDMI, be sure the 

operation mode 

Switch

 located on the side panel of the unit is to the 

“normal”

 position.

The slide switch labeled 

“operation”

 is a 

Mode Switch that must be set to 

“normal”

 for 

proper operation of your unit.  Only slide the 
switch to the 

“mode a”

 position if you perform 

a Firmware Upgrade. 

Slide the operation mode Switch located on the side of your unit to the “normal” 
position for proper operation.  do noT slide the switch to the mode a position and 
apply power, or you may start an unwanted firmware upgrade of your unit.  If you 
do so, immediately disconnect power from your unit and contact key digital

®

.

7.  finally, connect the power supply provided with your kd-hdmI unit. 

When all equipment is connected to your KD-HDMI and the Operation Mode switch is in the 

“normal”

 position, you can now plug in the external 5 VDC @ 5 Amp Power Supply (provided with 

your unit) to the jack on the back of the unit.  Then connect the power cord from the power supply 

into an appropriately rated wall outlet or power strip.    

you muST use the Power Supply provided with your unit or you 
voId the key digital

®

 Warranty and risk damage to your unit and 

associated equipment.

Carefully insert the power 
supply connector to the 
back of your KD-HDMI unit.

Analog Audio  
Left / PCM

Toslink Optical 
Audio

Each of the HDMI input connectors has a 

hot-plug detect led

, as an indicator that there is an 

active HDMI source present at the connector.

The 

green led

 used here indicates that an 

active hdmI link

 between the selected input source 

and the output HDMI sink (display) is established and is in progress.

Analog Audio  
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Summary of Contents for KD-HDMI2X1

Page 1: ...cember 2006 KD HDMI Chroma Series switchers by Key Digital are state of the art HDMI HDCP compliant multi input to one output switchers that maintain crystal clear pristine picture and sound quality KD HDMI switchers are a transparent solution for home theaters custom installers retailers and all digital video audio switching applications KD HDMI switchers support ALL digital HD and SD video stand...

Page 2: ...rd or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Important Safety Instructions Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit Table of Contents About the KD HDMI2x1 and KD HDMI4x1 2 Key Features 3 What s I...

Page 3: ... ALL frame rates and clock rates up to 165 MHz KD HDMI switchers are engineered for crystal clear switching delivering picture perfect images to your displays and audio to you sound system www keydigital com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Power ON OFF Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 R1 R2 R3 Auto Select www keydigital com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Power ON OFF Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 R1 R2 R3 Auto Select K...

Page 4: ...RS232 Control Wired IR IR Control IR Control Surround Sound KD HDMi2x1 Cable box dvd Player Projector hdmI dvI To connect DVI Video use HDMI DVI adapter cables hdmI dvI hdmI dvI hdmI dvI audio audio audio audio audio hdmI dvI back front RS232 Control Wired IR IR Control IR Control Surround Sound KD HDMi4x1 Plasma Tv dvR Player Cable box Satellite box dvd Player hdmI dvI To connect DVI Video use HD...

Page 5: ...oslink Audio hdmI back front hdmI Toslink audio Toslink audio RS232 Control Wired IR IR Control IR Control Surround Sound KD HDMi2x1 Cable box dvd Player Projector hdmI hdmI hdmI hdmI hdmI hdmI Toslink audio Toslink audio back front RS232 Control Wired IR IR Control IR Control Surround Sound KD HDMi4x1 Plasma Tv dvR Player Cable box Satellite box dvd Player hdmI KD HDMI2x1_4x1_Manual indd 6 7 12 1...

Page 6: ...f the Operating Manual that you must follow for the proper installation of your KD HDMI unit Find a safe and convenient location to secure mount or place your KD HDMI unit Connect your HDMI or DVI D source devices to the input ports of your KD HDMI unit Then connect your HDMI or DVI D Displays to the output ports of your KD HDMI unit If you do not plan on using the audio available from your source...

Page 7: ...r KD HDMI unit may be controlled using the pushbutton switch on the top of the unit Top and side mounted LEDs indicate your selections IR remote control The KD HDMI can also be operated using the IR remote control provided with your unit Front and side IR sensors are provided for best IR coverage Install the batteries as indicated in the hand held IR remote control unit IR extender When using IR e...

Page 8: ... Switch that must be set to Normal for proper operation of your unit Only slide the switch to the Mode A position if you perform a Firmware Upgrade Slide the Operation Mode Switch located on the side of your unit to the Normal position for proper operation Do NOT slide the switch to the Mode A position and apply power or you may start an unwanted Firmware Upgrade of your unit If you do so immediat...

Page 9: ...indicates the functions of each pushbutton and hence all of the functions you can remotely control 2 Input Selection Press the pushbutton to until you reach your desired input selection Monitor your selection with the LEDs a Select the input source that you want to send to your display The Auto sensing will detect and switch to the active HDMI source input automatically If an active source is pres...

Page 10: ...S PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format Toslink Toslink Toslink was originally created by Toshiba to connect their CD players to their receivers for PCM audio streams Toslink also written as TOSLINK is a standardized optical fiber connection system most commonly used in consumer audio equipment to carry...

Page 11: ...Video Audio HDMI Type A 19 pin connector In addition to the audio provided over the HDMI link output options for audio include Digital PCM audio outputs white RCA female jack if digital PCM is input from a source Toslink optical audio Analog stereo left right audio outputs 2 RCA female jack pairs white left red right HDMI to DVI D Conversion If a source or display you would like to connect to your...

Page 12: ...HDMI Type A 19 pin connector Digital Coaxial PCM audio 1 x RCA female white left jack Optical audio Toslink connector Analog stereo left right audio RCA female 1 each color coded left right RS 232C D sub 9 pin 5 pin power connector for external AC DC power supply input 3 5 mm mono jack for serial wired IR input Status and Control User selectable input video and audio source for distribution to the...

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