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KD-PC2 Operating Instructions

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KD-PC2 Operating Instructions

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So easy to control and operate:

With so many features and versatility, you may be wondering:  Is the KD-PC2 card easy to control 

and operate?  Installing and using your KD-PC2 card couldn’t be simpler.  KD-PC2:

Plugs right into the Pioneer Plasma Expansion Solutions Slot
Has an all-digital internal connection to the Pioneer Plasma Display
Has its own On-screen Display (OSD) and IR Remote Control that is easy to operate
Uses the RS-232 port on your Pioneer Plasma Display (optional Pioneer Plasma Display 

Expansion Solutions Slot Communications Card must be installed in your display to support this 

feature)
Is Firmware Upgradeable 
Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Display
Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to quickly and easily install and set-up your KD-PC2 Pioneer Plasma 

Display video plug-in card.
Open the package and you will find the following contents:

One (1) KD-PC2 Card with installation warning label
IR Remote Control with batteries included
Two (2) Audio Cables
One (1) Cable for Firmware Upgrades
Operating Instructions Manual
Warranty card

Installing your KD-PC2 Pioneer Plasma Display video plug-in card:

Your Key Digital KD-PC2 video processor card is easy to install, configure, and operate.  Follow the 

directions below to install the KD-PC2 video processor card in your Pioneer Plasma Display.

1.   Install the KD-PC2 video processor card in your Pioneer Plasma Display, models listed 

below

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Be sure you have a model of Pioneer Plasma Display that supports the KD-PC2 video 
card.  See the list of supported Pioneer models, above. 

 

The Pioneer Plasma display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be 
UNPLUGGED before attempting to insert the KD-PC2 video card in your display. 

 

Lay the Pioneer Plasma Display face down on a sturdy and smooth work surface.  Use care 

not to scratch the face of the display, and follow any precautions provided in your Pioneer 

Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.
Locate the Expansions Solutions (“ES”) Slot on the underside of your Pioneer Plasma Display, 

as shown below.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orient your KD-PC2 video card as shown above and insert in the appropriate Expansions 

Solutions (“ES”) Slot of your Pioneer Plasma Display.  Using care not to damage the card, be 

sure it is properly seated within the Pioneer Plasma Display and fully inserted, so the outer 

flanges of the KD-PC2 video card are flush with the display case.  You may need to “wobble” 

the card slightly left and right, up and down, before the card is properly aligned with the 

connector inside the Pioneer Plasma Display. 

 

Note:  If while installing the KD-PC2 video card it gets jammed or stuck in the slot, or 

if you ever need to remove the KD-PC2 video card from your Pioneer Plasma 

display, it is suggested you use the pull ring on the card.  This pull ring can also be 

used to facilitate installation of the card in the slot in the Pioneer Plasma Display.

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b.

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d.

e.

The KD-PC2 video processor card is currently intended for use ONLY WITH THE 
FOLLOWING PIONEER PLASMA DISPLAYS:

Market

Pioneer

 Plasma Display 

Models Supported by the  

Key Digital

 KD-PC2 

USA

PDP-___CMX models 

425, 434, 504, 505, 507 & 607

Europe & 

International

PDP-__MXE1 &  

PDP-__MXE1-S

43 & 50

The KD-PC2 video processor card should ONLY BE INSERTED AS INSTRUCTED 
HERE IN THE APPROPRIATE EXPANSIONS SOLUTIONS (“ES”) SLOT of these 
Pioneer Plasma Displays.  See the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions 
Guide for more details.

Proper handling of the KD-PC2 card ensures a safe installation.  The KD-PC2 card 
is STATIC SENSITIVE.  Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the KD-PC2 
card inside the Pioneer Plasma Displays that support this card.  The Pioneer 
Plasma Display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be UNPLUGGED 
before inserting the KD-PC2 card inside the Pioneer Plasma Display, or else 
damage may occur to the products.  Do not reapply power to the Pioneer Plasma 
Display until the KD-PC2 card is properly installed in the display.
Key Digital will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key 
Digital honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when 
installing the Key Digital KD-PC2 card.  Key Digital reserves the right to inspect 
the products for proper set up procedures.

ES Slot to use for installing 
your KD-PC2 video card

Use care and fully insert the 
KD-PC2 video card in the 
Pioneer Plasma ES Slot 

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Summary of Contents for KD-PC2

Page 1: ...pplication the right solution Rev 2 Sept 2006 KD PC2 by Key Digital is the most advanced full function digital video processor and video switcher plug in card available today for Pioneer Plasma Displa...

Page 2: ...ed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms...

Page 3: ...ze 7 iv V size 1 v FRC set to off vi Gamma 2 2 vii Brightness contrast color tint and sharpness set for best dynamic range and image quality only a slight adjustment may be required 3 The KD PC2 video...

Page 4: ...Key Features KD PC2 is a high quality video card and processor specifically engineered for operation in Pioneer Plasma Displays All internal connections from the KD PC2 card to the Pioneer Plasma Disp...

Page 5: ...ng an external Dolby Digital processor HDMI PCM digital audio input and output Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the Native Resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display Using K...

Page 6: ...e products to your Pioneer Plasma Display With four HDMI or DVI inputs and a wide variety of analog input connectors you can interface your DVD player Satellite Box HD DVR Set Top Box and your PC to y...

Page 7: ...f your Pioneer Plasma Display as shown below Orient your KD PC2 video card as shown above and insert in the appropriate Expansions Solutions ES Slot of your Pioneer Plasma Display Using care not to da...

Page 8: ...your Digital Video Inputs Note there are four 4 separately selectable and customizable HDMI Digital Video plug and play inputs HDMI supports audio and HDCP copy protection Note the 4 x HDMI Type A 19...

Page 9: ...rate and control the unit Configure the Pioneer Plasma Display to accept inputs from your KD PC2 video processing card a Power up the Pioneer Plasma Display Ensure that power is applied to your displa...

Page 10: ...e advantage of the following features and functions Expands the Video and Audio Inputs Select the video input source which can be in a variety of digital and analog interface formats and a variety of...

Page 11: ...sma Display The OSD will turn off after about thirty 30 seconds You can navigate through the OSD Menu by using the UP and DOWN arrows and then the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move to the next level of th...

Page 12: ...ure to set the KD PC2 Output Video resolution to match the native resolution of your particular model of Pioneer Plasma Display See the table provided in this manual for the native resolution of your...

Page 13: ...at creates a small letterbox in a 16 9 window H V Zoom Up This mode simultaneously stretches the image uniformly in both the Horizontal and Vertical directions using the same ratios as in H Zoom and V...

Page 14: ...your choice of audio format HDMI Audio Source Selection Whenever you change the HDMI Audio source the type of HDMI audio is displayed for a few seconds In this example the HDMI 1 audio source is PCM...

Page 15: ...icular model of Pioneer Plasma Display See the table provided in this manual for the native resolution of your particular model display Be sure your Pioneer Plasma Display is itself set to display in...

Page 16: ...become shorter as the batteries begin to wear out KD PC2 IR Remote Control Unit HD MI 1 RG B HD M I2 HD M I3 HD M I4 CO MP ON EN T S VI DE O VI DE O BR IG HT CO NT SA T ED GE UP GR AD E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 17: ...t a r e p o l a m r o N y a l p s i d l a m r o N Y A L P S I D L A M R O N 1 w o d n i w e t i h w y a l p s i D E T I H W 2 w o d n i w r a b r o l o c y a l p s i D R A B R O L O C 3 w o d n i w e...

Page 18: ...and right stereo pair and SPDIF coax digital audio Process and scale any HDMI digital video or any analog input to match the native resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display Using Key Digital s award...

Page 19: ...he IR Remote as well as RS 232 White screen Color bars Gray scale Horizontal wide ramp Vertical wide ramp Status and Control Stores your custom settings for each HDMI and analog video input Easy to op...

Page 20: ...ical Support For technical questions about using our products please contact us at either Phone 1 914 667 9700 ext 301 E mail tech keydigital com Customer Support For customer support questions about...

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