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KD-MSW4x2Pro Operating Instructions

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KD-MSW4x2Pro Operating Instructions

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What’s Included

The following contents are provided in the carton:

One KD-MSW4x2Pro unit

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Separate external 6-Volt power supply
IR remote control with batteries included
RS-232 cable

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 (not provided with the base KD-MSW4x2Pro unit stand-alone)

Operating Manual (Instructions)
Warranty card

The KD-MSW4x2Pro operating Manual

The successful system integration and operation of the KD-MSW4x2Pro 4-to-2 HDTV Matrix 

Switcher is very important to us at Key Digital

. Please follow all of the instructions provided here 

to ensure proper operation of the product. Contact Key Digital

 immediately if any difficulties are 

incurred (see the end of this Operating Manual for contact information).

1    These Operating Instructions apply to the entire Fat Boy Series line of expandable KD-MSW4x2Pro HDTV matrix 

switchers.  The number of units provided in the package depends on the configuration purchased (see the cover of 
this Operating Manual for details).  A Cable Kit has already been installed and tested that interconnects the multiple 
units, and should not be altered.

2    The RS-232 cable is ONLY PROVIDED FOR FAT BOY EXPANSION.  The RS-232 cable is NOT provided with the 

purchase of only a base KD-MSW4x2Pro base unit.

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CAuTIon:  When 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 connections have been made 
to the KD-MSW4x2Pro unit from the “source” devices and to 
the output displays and/or audio systems.  

use only the external power supply provided with the  
KD-MSW4x2Pro unit or you VoID the Key Digital

 Warranty 

and may potentially damage to the unit and associated 

Convenient front-panel LED indicatiors display the selecte input, 
for each of the two outputs

The KD-MSW4x2Pro allows the matrix-switched input/output combinations to be configured via 

the front panel pushbuttons, with the user’s input selection displayed by front-panel LED indicators 

for each of the two outputs. Switching can be accomplished conveniently in any of three ways:

Manually, using the front panel pushbuttons that cycle through the four inputs
Remotely, using the supplied IR remote control

A rear-panel IR Extender is also provided
A rear-panel wired IR is also provided

Using the RS-232 control, the unit is compatible with all Control Systems 

Regardless of how the unit is controlled, the user’s input selection is confirmed on the front-panel 

LED indicators for each of the two outputs.

Inputs

Outputs

Power Supply
Wired IR
IR Extender
RS-232

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2

1

2

3

4

Pushbutton to Select Input

Input Selected LEDs

Separate control & LEDs for each output

IR Remote Sensor

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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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