Table Of Contents; About Kd-Fix418 - Key Digital KD-FIX418 Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents

About KD-FIX418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Usage Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connections and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to Contact Key Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About KD-FIX418

Key Digital ® KD-FIX418 HDMI buffer and booster is designed and engineered to offer the
best in quality, performance, and reliability, while providing a cost-effective, ultra-slim
HDMI signal correction solution. The KD-FIX418 extends and re-clocks UHD/4K signals
with TMDS bandwidth up to 18Gbps and buffers essential digital video communication
such as EDID handshaking, HDCP compliancy, and Hot Plug Detection voltage.
KD-FIX418 supports all SD, HD, VESA and Ultra HD/4K video standards, including
UHD/4K with HDR10, 1080p/60, 1920x1200, and supports HDCP 2.2.
Note: Please visit www.keydigital.com for the latest product documentation and software
downloads. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2018 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.
Key Features
HDMI Correction: Resolves common HDMI integration obstacles related to HDCP,
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EDID, Hot Plug Detection, and bandwidth
Compression/Decompression: Pair units to compress and decompress 18Gbps
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content with 10.2Gbps cabling
Input Boost Mode: High equalization option on HDMI input for repair of degraded
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incoming signals
Cabling Extension: Works with HDMI cabling for extension of 4K signals with HDR10
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up to 75 ft / 23m in or out. Maximum one active/directional HDMI cable may be used
for 18Gps signal.
4K/UHD Support: 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4
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(up to 18Gbps bandwidth)
HDR10 and Dolby Vision: More life-like images via a greater range of luminance levels
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HDCP2.2: Compliancy up to HDCP 2.2 and backward compliant
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Deep Color Support: Up to 4K/UHD 30Hz 4:4:4/12 bits or 60Hz 4:4:4/8 bit
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Low Profile: Super compact chassis size
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USB Powered: Low power consumption enables power from standard USB micro port
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Full Buffer System : Manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP
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source & display authentication, Hot Plug Management and EDID Control handshake
Lossless Compressed Digital Audio: Dolby
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Master Audio and Dolby Atmos
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Auto-EQ: Precise signal equalization applied to input and output signals automatically
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delivers best possible picture quality
EDID Control: Internal library with 15 EDID handshakes including 4K with HDR in
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addition to native EDID data of output/display
Forced HPD: Enables integrator to choose if active signal voltage is forced to
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connected input device
CEC and ARC Pass-thru: Enables inter-device communication signals via CEC, ARC,
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and HDMI Ethernet channels
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD
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