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Rack Mounting:

In addition to mounting with the supplied L-Brackets, multiple KD-S2x1X-2/KD-S4x1X-2 may be mounted 
in KD-SMS16 using the side mounting screws.  KD-SMS16 is a mounting shelf for Key Digital units with 
side mounting screw spacing of 2.912”, 2.582”, or 2.252”

Do NOT exceed 12 units  as doing so will result in unit damage by overheating.

Front & Rear Panel Connections, Buttons, and LEDs

REAR PANEL

HDMI Inputs

 

The 2/4 HDMI inputs are located on the left side of the back panel. 

 

Blue LED illuminates solid to indicate an active HDMI signal is incoming. 

HDMI Output

 

1 HDMI located on the center to right side of the back panel. 

 

Blue LED illuminates solid when Hot Plug Detection (HPD) is received from the connected display/
output device 

Quick Setup Guide

CONNECT: 

Test for proper operation of the unit and cables in your system before permanently securing the 
unit for final installation.  Ensure that you leave enough ventilation space to provide sufficient 
airflow and cooling.

1. 

Begin with the KD-S2x1X-2/KD-S4x1X-2 unit and all input/output devices turned off with power 
and CAT cables removed

2. 

Connect your HDMI sources to the input ports of KD-S2x1X-2/KD-S4x1X-2 unit

3. 

Connect your HDMI display to the output port of KD-S2x1X-2/KD-S4x1X-2 unit

4. 

BEFORE

 connecting power supply to power outlet, screw-in the power supply  

to the KD-S2x1X-2/KD-S4x1X-2 unit

5. 

Connect the analog and/or digital audio amplifiers/receivers via the analog 3.5mm and optical outputs

6. 

If connecting from control system or BrightSign player, connect supplied USB Micro to RS-232 adapter.

7. 

After all connections are made, plug-in power supply to power outlet

8. 

Power on input and output devices

CONFIGURE:  

 

The default EDID handshake is 4Kx2K@60, 18G, HDR, 2ch audio. Use the EDID rotary 
dial to choose the desired handshake that will be provided to the connected sources. 

 

If Auto Switching is desired, enable via the IR remote or RS-232 command. 

CONTROL: 

 

Switch KD-S2x1X/KD-S4x1X via front panel button, IR remote or via RS-232.

Application Example

Cable / Satellite

Sound Bar

Blu Ray

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

KD-S4x1X-2

Optical Audio

HDMI

Apple TV

HDMI Laptop

Note: 18Gbps signal extension requires all 18Gbps supported HDMI cables.

Summary of Contents for KD-S2x1X-2

Page 1: ...2x1 4x1 4K 18G HDMI Switcher with Auto Switching Analog Digital Audio De Embed Operating Instructions Engineered for Your Success KD S2x1X 2 KD S4x1X 2...

Page 2: ...ereo connectors Auto Switching Automatic selection of newly detected source and switching from newly disconnected source via hot plug detection voltage when enabled Full Buffer System Manages TMDS re...

Page 3: ...S2x1X 2 KD S4x1X 2 unit and all input output devices turned off with power and CAT cables removed 2 Connect your HDMI sources to the input ports of KD S2x1X 2 KD S4x1X 2 unit 3 Connect your HDMI disp...

Page 4: ...SPDIF IEC 60958 format Supports multi channel Dolby and DTS surround formats up to 5 1 Automatically mutes if audio formatting is not PCM Dolby or DTS Audio Ports Specifications Each audio output driv...

Page 5: ...dshake is selected using the EDID rotary on the unit and provides a list of compatible video and audio formats as well as digital data informing the source device what it should output Most sources wi...

Page 6: ...BrightSign player Connection Protocol Baud Rate 57 600 bits per second Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity Non Flow Control None Carriage Return Required at end of string Notes Commands are not case sensi...

Page 7: ...Auto Sensing Mode OFF Video Input 01 EDID DEFAULT A LINK ON Video Input 02 EDID DEFAULT A LINK OFF Video Input 03 EDID DEFAULT A LINK ON Video Input 04 EDID DEFAULT A LINK OFF Video Output Input 01 L...

Page 8: ...Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way including Damage to the power supply or power plug Exposure to rain or moisture Po...

Page 9: ...applications where high end video and control are important Key Digital is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers Custom Installers System Integrators Broadcasters Manufact...

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