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KD-VP6 & VP8 Operating Instructions

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 
provide 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 2006

Key Digital

®

 KD-VP Spider Series

 Video Processors convert standard definition NTSC 

480i, 480p and PAL 576i, 576p analog video sources to component video.  Additionally, 

the KD-VP8 includes HDMI and HDMI over CAT 5 outputs. KD-VP’s feature IAS

 Intelligent 

Auto Sense signal detection and switching, pushbutton control, status-monitoring LED’s 

and  RS-232  and  IR  remote  control.  KD-VP  processors  are  expandable,  individually 

addressable, and the KD-VP8 is DVI-D compatible when used with Key Digital

®

 adapters 

and cables. Spider Series

 products are engineered to meet rigorous Key Digital

®

 design 

and test criteria to produce crystal-clear, pristine picture quality.

KD-VP6

 Digital Video Processor

KD-VP8

 Digital Video Processor

KD-VP6

KD-VP8

Summary of Contents for KD-VP6

Page 1: ... and coming standards But most of all we know exactly what you need for your unique application the right solution Rev 0 December 2006 Key Digital KD VP Spider Series Video Processors convert standard definition NTSC 480i 480p and PAL 576i 576p analog video sources to component video Additionally the KD VP8 includes HDMI and HDMI over CAT 5 outputs KD VP s feature IAS Intelligent Auto Sense signal...

Page 2: ...he apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Important Safety Instructions Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit Table of Conten...

Page 3: ...r HDMI over CAT5 output selectable via a slide switch KD VP8 only Accepts analog SD NTSC 480i EDTV 480p PAL 576i and EDTV 576p video formats Offers user controlled de interlacing available on Component output only IAS Intelligent Auto Sense switches to active input Pushbutton control and the corresponding status LEDs Easy to operate IR remote control Wired IR remote control port RS 232 control por...

Page 4: ...urce devices and the output sink display with audio bypass of your installation Component Projector vCR Game Console Camera KD VP6 back front Component S video Composite RS232 Control Wired IR IR Control IR Control hdmI dvI d hdmI Composite CaT5 vCR Game Console Camera KD VP8 back front Component S video Composite To connect DVI Video use HDMI DVI adapter cables RS232 Control Wired IR IR Control C...

Page 5: ...r KD VP Unit 3 5mm male to male mono cable INSTALLATION Your KD VP processor by Key Digital is easy to configure and operate In this section you will connect video devices to your KD VP unit These are the topics covered in detail in this section of the Operating Manual Please follow these instructions for the proper installation of your KD VP unit Find a safe and convenient location to secure moun...

Page 6: ...y provided with your unit or you VOID the Key Digital Warranty and risk damage to your unit and associated equipment Control Options for KD VP Video Processors Wired IR Extender Main IR Sensor RS 232 xclusive Technologies Supported Technologies lusive Technologies Supported Technologies Exclusive Technologies Supported Technologies ologies Supported Technologies chnologies Supported Technologies S...

Page 7: ...re available without Audio Either HDMI or CAT5 can be enabled at any given time The selection is made via Select switch on the back of the unit The video format available at the digital outputs is always the same as that at the selected input Interlaced to Progressive Conversion DOES NOT apply to digital outputs IAS Intelligent Auto Sense will detect and switch to an active source input automatica...

Page 8: ...nit or connect the serial connector cable if the connector is enabled in your unit Wired IR Extender KD VP Unit 3 5mm male to male mono cable IR Remote Control buttons ON Turns Unit On OFF Turns Unit Off Input Select Scroll Up Input Auto Select IAS Input Select Scroll Down Input Select Output Select Reserved for Future Use Numeric Keypad Used in addressable mode for specifying unit s address HDMI ...

Page 9: ...updates for your unit You will then be instructed to go to our web site at www keydigital com for the Firmware Upgrade instructions and file downloads Firmware Upgrade Procedure Please review all steps first before proceeding to upgrade your Unit Make sure you have the required equipment for upgrade a PC with a serial port capable of 19200 Baud rate b Straight male female DB9 serial cable Null mod...

Page 10: ... Video Processors Conversion of analog SD NTSC 480i EDTV 480p PAL 576i EDTV 576p inputs to Component output and KD VP8 only either HDMI or HDMI over CAT5 slide switch selectable Video Input Formats Analog video inputs Composite Video CVBS NTSC 480i and PAL 576i S Video NTSC 480i and PAL 576i Component Video NTSC 480i EDTV 480p PAL 576i EDTV 576p Video Output Formats KD VP6 Component Video NTSC 480...

Page 11: ...il rma keydigital com Technical 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 using our products please contact us at either Phone 1 914 667 9700 ext 223 E mail customersupport keydigital com Warranty All Key Digital products are built to high manufac...

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