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In order to perform the Firmware Upgrade, be sure that your KD-VPHD4X1 Switcher &

Processor is set to “Program” operating mode:

The power supply MUST be disconnected (either from the back of your unit or from the wall
outlet) to have a complete power shutdown - reset.  Next, set the rear-panel Mode slide
switch to “Program” mode. Only select “Program” mode when you need to perform a
firmware upgrade of your KD-VPHD4X1 Switcher & Processor unit, as provided and instruct-
ed by Key Digital

®

.

Mode:  Program 

- Normal

Physically disconnect the power to your unit before setting
the rear-panel Mode slide switch to “Normal” mode

 

    

Summary of Contents for KD-VPHD4X1

Page 1: ... NTSC and PAL video sources and multiple audio formats The selected input video can be scaled to match the native resolution of your display using world renowned Key Digital Clear Matrix Pro technology Easily control all features with the convenient front panel display and pushbuttons the IR Remote Control or RS 232 It s all digital for the absolute best crystal clear and pristine switching and pi...

Page 2: ...are provided for your safety If the provided 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 con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod...

Page 3: ...4X1 Switcher Processor 6 Getting Started 8 Basic Operation 11 IR Remote Control 12 Firmware Upgrades 16 RS 232 Commands 18 Technical Specifications 20 How to Contact Key Digital 23 Warranty Information 23 2009 Key Digital Systems Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 4: ...o audio It s all digital for crystal clear and pristine switching and picture quality Conveniently switches 60 Hz and 50Hz video sources and multiple audio formats The selected input video can be scaled to match the native resolution of your display using world renowned Key Digital Clear Matrix ProTM technology All the video processing features you d expect from Key Digital are also provided Use t...

Page 5: ...ut to match the native resolution of your display Using world renowned Key Digital Clear Matrix ProTM technology A full function high quality Video Processor is included Supports all popular source and display formats and resolutions Pass through mode output input Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats the output frame rate will be the same as the input frame rate Built in...

Page 6: ...gies and conveniently provides many useful features that are easy to configure and control The all digital HDMI interface and Key Digital switching and processing provide the absolute best crystal clear and pristine picture quality The Solution you ve been waiting for the solution you ve been looking for The KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor is ideally suited to interface a wide array of source produc...

Page 7: ...ing require ments But your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor offers so much more Wouldn t you like to get the most your HDMI interface has to offer Sure HDMI is a pristine digital A V interface But how do you best interface your 480 sources to the native resolution of your display Or what if the HD output from your Satellite Set Top Box doesn t match the native resolution of your display Or what if yo...

Page 8: ...t all of your A V input and output devices to your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit Do not connect the external 6 Volt DC supply provided to the back of the Switcher Processor until all your Video and Audio connections to the KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor are complete 1 Become familiar with the location of the buttons display and connectors on your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit LCD Display ...

Page 9: ...or also supports Audio switching of digital coaxial PCM audio 1 x RCA connector Toslink optical audio and or analog audio Left Right stereo pairs 2 x RCA connectors color coded Left and Right If the equipment you would like to connect to your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor has only DVI D connectors then you will need to separately purchase HDMI DVI D adapter cables to connect the equipment to your ...

Page 10: ...cally disconnect power to your unit set the rear panel Mode slide switch to Normal mode physically reconnect power to the unit and then turn the power back ON to your unit for normal operation of your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor 5 Connect the external power supply to your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit Do not connect the external 6 Volt DC supply provided to the back of the Switcher Processo...

Page 11: ...d to perform a firmware upgrade of your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit as provided and instructed by Key Digital Controlling your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit Your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor is easy to control and operate and you have several convenient options for controlling your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor All controls are available via Front panel pushbuttons with a handy LCD di...

Page 12: ...ons that bring you directly to the Menu functions Resolution Allows you to select the desired output resolution The LEFT and RIGHT arrows allow you to scroll through the different Menus Cycle through and switch any Input 1 4 to the Output Input Selects Allow you to switch any Input 1 4 to the Output The Select pushbutton allows you to invoke the Menu or Option selection Aspect Allows you to select...

Page 13: ...xternal 6 VDC 5 Amp power supply should be connected to the rear of your unit and plugged into an appropriate power outlet Now turn the power ON to your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit Press the Power switch on the front left of the unit or use the IR Remote Control You can immediately enjoy using your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor by selecting any desired input to be switched to the output usi...

Page 14: ...rtical Zoom Horizontal and Vertical Zoom You can also scale the selected switched HDMI video input to match the native resolution of your display Using world renowned Key Digital Clear Matrix ProTM and SDSTM Super Digital Scaling technologies to deliver world class scaling Supports all popular source and display formats and resolutions 3 Operating the KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Video Scaler and Video Pro...

Page 15: ...ts Supported The world class video processor and scaler built into your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor converts the Input Video format to match the resolution format of your display Pass through mode output input Most popular Input and Output video resolution formats are supported including Input Formats Supported 720 x 480i 60 Hz 720 x 480p 60 Hz 1280 x 720p 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz Output Formats...

Page 16: ...m This H Zoom feature is particularly useful for some Plasma owners who may want to stretch the image to fill the screen and avoid the nasty burn in If the input signal is a Pillarbox Horizontal Zoom extends distorts the image from left to right to fill the screen For example when a 4 3 movie is up con verted to HDTV in a studio it may be simply released in the Pillarbox format with black bars to ...

Page 17: ...from the wall outlet to have a complete power shutdown reset Next set the rear panel Mode slide switch to Program mode Only select Program mode when you need to perform a firmware upgrade of your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor unit as provided and instruct ed by Key Digital Mode Program Normal Physically disconnect the power to your unit before setting the rear panel Mode slide switch to Normal mod...

Page 18: ...KD VPHD4X1 Operating Instructions 18 RS 232 Commands RS 232 Discrete Commands Provided below is a table of the Discrete RS 232 Commands that allow you to control your KD VPHD4X1 Switcher Processor ...

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Page 20: ...ts HDCP Copy Protection HDMI repeater functionality with hot plug detection Switches Video and Audio with individual connectors for HDMI Video and Audio Toslink Optical Audio Digital PCM Audio Analog stereo Left Right Audio Can also be configured to process and scale any HDMI video input to match the native res olution of your display Using world renowned Key Digital Clear Matrix ProTM technology ...

Page 21: ...ctor Supports HDCP Copy Protection To support DVI D Video use HDMI DVI adapter cable s Digital Coaxial PCM Audio 1 x RCA female Optical Audio 1 x Toslink Analog stereo Left Right Audio RCA female 1 each color coded Left Right Video Input Formats Supported Supports the following popular Input Formats 720 x 480i 60 Hz 720 x 480p 60 Hz 1280 x 720p 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz Accepts and automatically de...

Page 22: ...r 4 HDMI Inputs Convenient front panel display and pushbuttons Easy to operate IR Remote Control Discrete IR commands available Rear panel remote input RS 232 Firmware upgradeable with rear panel switch to go into Program Mode Supports major control systems such as AMX Colorado vNet Control4 Crestron HomeLogic lifeIware RTI Savant Universal Xantech Connectors Each Input and the Output is compromis...

Page 23: ...echnical questions about using our products please contact us at either 1 914 667 9700 or Toll free 1 888 258 2028 email tech keydigital com Customer Support For customer support questions about using our products please contact us at either 1 914 667 9700 email customersupport keydigital com Warranty All Key Digital products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years of tr...

Page 24: ...develops and manufactures high quality cutting edge technology solutions for virtually all applications where high quality video imaging is important Our products are used by professional broadcasters corporations custom installers home theater retailers and consumers KD VPHD4X1 Operating Instructions Rev 0 Dec 09 ...

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