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KDMSW8x4 Operating Instructions
Introduction
The KD-MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix Switcher provides the next genera-
tion in professional Video/Audio switching technology. Perfect for
both the board room and home entertainment applications, this ver-
satile component is the ideal complement to your video and audio
equipment, making possible the interface and transparent switching
of up to eight (8) separate HDTV source signals simultaneously, to
as many as four (4) independent video displays. In addition, the KD-MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix
Switcher can also switch PCM digital and/or left and right audio for as many input/output com-
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 formats up to and including 1080P.
Typical source components you may need to switch with your KD-MSW8x4 HDTV Matrix
Switcher can include the following:
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DVD Players
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Electronic game boxes
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Cable TV, satellite and terrestrial DTV set-top receivers
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Digital Video Recorders
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D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS VCR’s
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
IR Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fat Boy Expansion of the Base KD-MSW8x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
RS-232 Commands Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
How to Contact Key Digital
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© 2005 Key Digital
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, Inc. All rights reserved.
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