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KD-MSW4x2Pro Operating Instructions

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KD-MSW4x2Pro Operating Instructions

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Control Connections

Decide how the KD-MSW4x2Pro will be controlled. If using an IR (Infrared) Extender, the wired IR, 

or an external Control System (via the RS-232 port on the KD-MSW4x2Pro), make the appropriate 

connections now.

RS-232

The KD-MSW4x2Pro HDTV Matrix Switcher is compatible with all Control Systems.  Use the D-sub 

9-pin connecter on the rear panel and an appropriate cable to attach the unit to an external Control 

System.   An RS-232 cable is not supplied* with the base KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.  Carefully insert 

your own RS-232 cable (9-pin) to the back of the unit, and to an appropriate PC or Control System.

  

RGBHV

If the set-top receiver of choice employs RGBHV outputs, a 15-pin “breakout” adapter cable may 

needed to implement the interface.  In this instance connect the red, green and blue connectors 

from this adapter cable to respectively the R, G, and B connectors, again on any one of the four 

Input Ports of the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.  Connect the black and yellow wires from the breakout 

cable to the H and V connectors of the same Input Port of the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.

Connect the RGBHV video signals from Output Ports 1 or 2 on the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit to the 

corresponding RGBHV video jacks on the desired display.  A second 15-pin breakout cable may be 

required for certain sets.

Lower-quality S-Video (two-wire) or Composite Video (CVBS) Source Equipment

S-Video

For S-Video applications, a “breakout” adapter cable is required to connect a source device to the 

KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.  This cable is equipped with an S-Video (DIN) plug at one end and a pair 

of BNC connectors at the other connected to white and yellow conductors.  Connect the white 

(Y) conductor to the G BNC connector of the selected Input Port, and connect the yellow (C) 

conductor to either the B or R BNC connector in the same input field.  Connect the white and red 

analog stereo audio connectors of the source device to the L and R connectors in the same Input 

Port of the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.

Connect the G channel from Output Ports 1 or 2 on the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit to the white (Y) 

conductor of a second S-video adapter cable, and connect the B or G channel to the yellow (C) 

conductor.  Plug the other end of the adapter cable into the TV or monitor’s S-video input.  Connect 

the white and red analog stereo audio cable connectors to the Left and Right analog audio output 

connectors of the same Output Port on the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.  Connect the other end of the 

audio cable pair to the white and red analog audio input of the display.

Composite Video (CVBS) Connection

Connect the Composite Video connector (yellow) from a VCR or other source device to the G BNC 

connector in the selected Input Port on the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit.  Connect another composite 

video cable from the G BNC connector from Output Ports 1 or 2 on the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit to the 

TV or video monitor.  Follow the instructions above for connecting analog audio.

NOTE:

 It is not possible to use analog audio switching when in RGB video applications because 

the H&V sync signals required for the RGB format occupy the port connectors typically used for 

the audio signals. Digital PCM may be used for this application, as described above.

This same connection procedure described above applies to any other peripheral device 
that one may wish to interface with a desired display medium, including DVD players and 
game consoles.

noTE

:  If applicable, Key Digital

‚ Fat Boy KD-MSW4x2Pro expansion units come preconfigured from the factory with 

their own RS-232 cable.

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Summary of Contents for KD-MSW4x2Pro

Page 1: ...inputs can be separately and seamlessly switched with the professional Fade to Black and Video Muting features It supports both component video YPbPr and RGBHV video formats and S Video and composite...

Page 2: ...ght analog audio channels Typical source input devices that can be matrix switched with the KD MSW4x2Pro include DVD players and changers Cable TV satellite and terrestrial Set Top Boxes STBs Digital...

Page 3: ...o the back of the KD MSW4x2Pro unit until ALL of your video and audio connections are completed Video Audio Component Video Applications Inputs and Outputs RGBHV Video Applications Inputs and Outputs...

Page 4: ...32 Video and Audio Mute Video and Audio Mute enables the user to mute the audio and video signal the display goes to black at the chosen output using the RS 232 see the RS 232 Command List or IR remot...

Page 5: ...ions With analog video bandwidths up to 300 MHz it handles all HD and SD resolutions 50 and 60 Hz including 1080p 60 with no degradation in video or audio signal quality Since the KD MSW4x2Pro perform...

Page 6: ...it towards the IR sensor on the product to be controlled L Left The Left channel of an analog stereo pair Left and Right LED LEDs light emitting diodes are like small light bulbs that light up to indi...

Page 7: ...hen installing the KD MSW4x2Pro unit make all video and audio hookups and connections before plugging in the external power supply provided Do NOT apply power to the unit until all video and audio con...

Page 8: ...ive the Plasma and the DVD player to drive the LCD or any other combination It is also possible under RS 232 control to allow any one of the four inputs to be switched and distributed to both outputs...

Page 9: ...t External power supply connector Examine the Front and Rear Panels Become familiar with the front and rear panels of the KD MSW4x2Pro unit Front Panel The front panel contains the pushbutton selectio...

Page 10: ...r proper operation of the high quality electrical circuits in the KD MSW4x2Pro unit do NOT daisy chain inputs Each input of the KD MSW4x2Pro has its own 75 termination Do NOT feel a source to multiple...

Page 11: ...to the L and R connectors of the same Input Port of the KD MSW4x2Pro unit If a digital audio coaxial output is available on the set top receiver it can then connect to the PCM connector on the KD MSW4...

Page 12: ...tors Connect the white Y conductor to the G BNC connector of the selected Input Port and connect the yellow C conductor to either the B or R BNC connector in the same input field Connect the white and...

Page 13: ...s the IR remote control provided with the KD MSW4x2Pro unit Wired IR A rear panel wired IR serial connector is provided for use with an IR Extender like one provided by Xantech Connect the wired IR Ex...

Page 14: ...dividually addressable Configuring a particular unit with the desired input and output combination requires the following successive steps Addressing desired Unit Depress button 1 through 8 to select...

Page 15: ...arate On and Off pushbuttons In the power off mode all front LEDs are Off and the video outputs are muted Single Unit Operation The KD MSW4x2Pro can be used as a stand alone 4 to 2 HDTV Matrix Switche...

Page 16: ...desired Unit Press numerical digits 1 to 8 9 is the default address of the stand alone base unit and does not require selection Addressing desired Output Press buttons output 1 or output 2 Addressing...

Page 17: ...Commands and Protocol The KD MSW4x2Pro 4 to 2 HDTV Matrix Switcher can also be remotely controlled via its RS 232 port by systems such as Crestron AMX ELAN and Control4 utilizing industry standard co...

Page 18: ...play goes to black at the chosen output Note The following Technical Specifications are for a base KD MSW4x2Pro HDTV Matrix Switcher The Technical Specifications for Fat Boy expansion configurations s...

Page 19: ...s Input Output Ports and Formats The output format the format of the selected input source Each Input and Output Port is comprised of six 6 BNC connectors 3 analog video connectors 2 analog audio conn...

Page 20: ...com Warranty All Key Digital products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years of trouble free operation They are backed by a limited two year parts and labor warranty Connec...

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