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KDMSW8x4 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 pro-
vide total video system solutions because we know and
help drive the technology, the industry, the business,
and all the latest up-and-coming standards. But most
of all, we know exactly what you need for your unique
application - the right solution.

Rev 0 - December 2005

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

521 East 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553  

Phone:

914.667.9700   

Fax: 

914.668.8666

Web:

www.keydigital.com    

KD-MSW8x4  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher (single base unit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x8  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x8 HDTV Matrix Switcher (2 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x12  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x12 HDTV Matrix Switcher (3 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x16  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x16 HDTV Matrix Switcher (4 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x20  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x20 HDTV Matrix Switcher (5 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x24  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x24 HDTV Matrix Switcher (6 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x28  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x28 HDTV Matrix Switcher (7 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x32  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x32 HDTV Matrix Switcher (8 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x36  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x36 HDTV Matrix Switcher (9 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x40  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x40 HDTV Matrix Switcher (10 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit)
KD-MSW8x4 - 8x44  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8x44 HDTV Matrix Switcher (11 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit

)

The 

KD-MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher

by Key Digital

®

delivers the next-generation in professional Video/Audio

switching technology, today. Perfect for studios, retail displays, demos, home theater systems, and board room appli-
cations alike, this massively expandable and versatile Fat Boy Series component line sets the gold standard for matrix
switching of all of your video and audio sources to a seemingly infinite number of displays.

The 

KD-MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher

series seamlessly switches eight (8) sets of Component Video (YPbPr)

and/or RGBHV Video sources, as well as analog or digital (PCM) Audio. You’ll be impressed with the new, profession-
al Fade-to-Black and Video Mute features. With the base unit, you can switch all of your DVD players, Satellite boxes,
game boxes, Cable TV Set Top Boxes, DVR’s, and other sources, to as many as four (4) separate displays. Truly amaz-
ing, the outputs of the Fat Boy Series are expandable in multiples of four, from 8x4 all the way up to 8x44 true matrix
switching.

Only operate the KD-MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher Series with the Key Digital

®

external

Power Supply provided with your unit.

8 Inputs to 4 Outputs HDTV Matrix Switcher

These Operating Instructions apply to the entire 

Key Digital

® 

Fat Boy Series line of HDTV Matrix Switchers:

KD-MSW8x4

HDTV Matrix Switcher

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Summary of Contents for KD-MSW8X4

Page 1: ...t KD MSW8x4 8x36 8x36 HDTV Matrix Switcher 9 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit KD MSW8x4 8x40 8x40 HDTV Matrix Switcher 10 base units of 8x4 and Cable Kit KD MSW8x4 8x44 8x44 HDTV Matrix Switcher 11 bas...

Page 2: ...CAUTION You MUST use the Power Supply that came with your unit 6V DC 5 Amps 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz No other Power Supply Adapter can be used with any KD MSW8x4 unit Using a Power Supply other than the...

Page 3: ...vided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conven ience rece...

Page 4: ...binations The interface is via the BNC type connector array consisting of eight independent component video audio inputs and four independent component video audio outputs each supporting video forma...

Page 5: ...needs from 8x4 to 8x8 to 8x12 to 8x44 Page 3 of 21 KDMSW8x4 Operating Instructions Massively Expandable These Operating Instructions apply to the entire Key Digital Fat Boy Series line of HDTV Matrix...

Page 6: ...s or projectors If your source device output is on a VGA connector you will need a breakout cable to RGBHV on separate BNC connectors The KD MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher is also capable of switching S...

Page 7: ...MSW8x4 Matrix Switcher CAUTION Connecting digital audio signals directly to the analog audio input of a TV monitor or other display can result in severe damage to its speakers The color coded rear pan...

Page 8: ...his leaves the option if desired of connecting digital audio PCM from the set top receiver to same input and output fields of the KD MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher This same connection procedure describe...

Page 9: ...tors for each of the output fields Switching can be accomplished conve niently in any of three ways Manually using the front panel pushbuttons and LED indicators Remotely using the supplied IR remote...

Page 10: ...emote control using the few simple functions designed into the system Selecting input and output combinations with the IR Remote Configuring a particular unit the Fat Boy series allows multiple units...

Page 11: ...15 of 21 KDMSW8x4 Operating Instructions Page 14 of 21 Lockout Mode for Front Panel Pushbuttons 1 Depress the R1 key followed by 9 to disable the front panel pushbuttons Note that in this mode pressi...

Page 12: ...8 c N unit number 1 15 3 Address command CCA number 1 16 CCA16 Selects default KD MSW8x4 HDTV Switcher non addressable CCA01 15 Selects the KD MSW8x4 HDTV Switcher corresponding to that pre determine...

Page 13: ...the factory with a special cable kit Inputs and Outputs Eight input arrays and four output arrays each consisting of three component YPbPr analog video connectors two analog audio connectors and one...

Page 14: ...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 Page 20 of 21 Video Gain U...

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