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The HD6 component video switcher is a six zone, high definition, video control center. The video switcher is
designed to be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to any Audio/Video system. The HD6 is designed to be a
simple Plug n Play companion to our CT Series of multi-zone receivers. One HD6 may be mated (linked) to one
CT Receiver in a system.
For use as a stand alone video switcher, the HD6 allows command and control
operation with any of the following rear panel connections
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1) IR Data, 3 pin Phoenix connector for IR Data Input, GND and +12 VDC out.
2) RS-232 I/O, RJ-45 allows BKC-DIP commands for use with an external automation system.
for availability and support).
Six Zones of Video Control -
The HD6 has 6 zones of high definition component video distribution for use with
both RCA terminated cable and differential Category 5e (CAT5) cable.
Video Transcoding -
All 6 zones of the HD6 allow seamless integration and operation with composite, S-Video
and component. The HD6 automatically detects the input video type. Component video is passed through
without processing. Both composite and S-Video are transcoded to component. Resolution of the original video
signal is not altered.
Note: S-Video must be split into separate Y-C for use with the HD6 RCA inputs. B&K has
available an S-Video -> RCA (Y-C) adapter (B&K p\n 13969
).
Common Source Video Inputs -
9 general purpose component video inputs are provided. When Linked to a
CT Receiver, these 9 inputs easily provides a component video distribution system that is in sync with the 9 A/V
general purpose inputs on a CT Receiver.
Buffered Video Source Output -
9 buffered video pass through outputs. These video outputs allow for easy
system expansion when it is desired to support more than six zones.
Dedicated Video Input -
6 inputs, each zone has an additional dedicated video input for use only in that zone.
With a linked CT Receiver, each dedicated input has the capability to be auto-selected when video is detected.
RCA Component Video Distribution -
6 zones of video for use with standard RCA connector terminations.
CAT5 Component Video Distribution -
6 zones of powered differential video drive for use with Category 5e
cable and RJ-45 termination. A B&K LB10W or LB20F video CAT5 -> RCA video conversion module may be
used for converting back to standard RCA connections.
Signal Sensing -
The HD6 includes circuitry to scan all inputs for the presence of video. This information is
made available to a linked CT Receiver for use with triggering page/events or dedicated input auto-switching.
RS-232 Control -
An HD6 allows for command and control using RS-232. See the appropriate BKC-DIP appen-
dices for the RS-232 protocol. Typically an HD6 will be controlled via serial information supplied directly from an
RS-232 Linked CT Series Receiver. The HD6 will automatically configure itself to operate with the RS-232
Linked CT Receiver. The HD6 may also be operated stand-alone over the main RS-232 connection.
IR Control -
A single 3-pin Phoenix-style connector is provided for directly controlling the HD6 using IR. 12 volt
power is supplied from the HD6 and to allow an external IR eye or keypad to be connected.
BKcSuite Interface -
Setup and configuration may be accomplished using BKcSuite interface software avail-
Gold Plated Connectors -
Minimum signal loss and degradation.
Ethernet -
Allows software upgrades and device command and control via TCP/IP.
HD6 FEATURE OVERVIEW
