2
3
**Please be aware that IP Addresses cannot clash for all KD-IP1080 Units. Please
keep track of IP Address for setup**
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b. Assign a Group ID for every Tx unit and number it as source input number
**Please be aware that Group ID’s cannot clash for Tx Units. Each Tx Unit must
have a unique Group ID. Treat Group ID as Source Input Number. Rx Unit Group
ID’s are not relevant to setup**
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c. The Device Name may be changed to a friendly readable name.
Example, “
Rx_Display1
” or “
Tx_AppleTV
”. Don’t forget to label the physical unit to
keep track of it with the copy of the Group ID for Tx Units.
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d. Click Update and the KD-IP1080 unit will receive new settings and
reboot
(Indicator H)
9. After it resets, disconnect the KD-IP1080 unit and repeat Step #7, Step #8, and Step #9
for the remainder units that are not configured yet.
10. Refer to the KD-IP1080 Utility section for more information on the below.
After all units are configured, all KD-IP1080 units may be assigned to specific zones and
sources in the system while in the Switching tab. Connect HDMI sources to the desired
KD-IP1080 Tx units and the HDMI displays to the desired KD-IP1080 Rx units. Power
may also be applied.
11. Using the KD-IP1080 Utility software, click
Network Scan
(Indicator A)
and all inputs/
outputs will be visible.
12. Set up is complete and switching controls may be done by selecting an output number
and then an input number.
Setup of Tx unit
Rack Mounting
›
Use KD-RK120PLT (sold separately) to
rack-mount up to 8 KD-IP1080 units.
›
Units can be secured with the connections
facing outward or inward.
Recommended Equipment
An Ethernet switch with Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is recommended
to maximize the performance of the system. Please check the Key Digital Website for an
updated list of supported IGMP Ethernet Switches.
Quick Setup Guide
One unit at a time, follow the below steps for initial configuration of your Tx and Rx units.
1. Begin with the KD-IP1080 Tx/RX units, all input/output devices, and Smart Managed
Switch powered off and power cables removed.
2. Connect power to the Smart Managed Switch.
Do not power on Tx/Rx units at once
prior to setup.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to the Smart Managed Switch.
4.
Ensure proper setup of network router:
Using the PC, open the Smart Managed
Switch web portal control and configure the switch by enabling IGMP. Using the PC,
open the Smart Managed Switch web portal control and configure the switch by
enabling IGMP properly.
5. Download the KD-IP1080 Utility software from the Key Digital website
under KD-IP1080 product page.
6. Using the PC, run the KD-IP1080 Utility application.
7. Connect only one KD-IP1080 unit to the Smart Managed Switch and
connect it to power, then click
Network Scan
(Indicator A)
. Please wait until the green
loading bar is complete before proceeding
(Indicator I)
. This process will make it easy
to keep track of Rx and Tx locations.
8. Double click on the device, Tx or Rx, and the properties should appear
(Indicator G)
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a. Set the KD-IP1080 unit to a specific IP Address.
