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About KD-MS4x4G/KD-MS8x8G Key Digital’s KD-MS4x4G and KD-MS8x8G are 4K matrix switchers with support of 18Gbps signal bandwidth and HDCP 2 .2 for routing and distributing 4/8 HDMI source signals to 4/8 displays . KD- MS4x4G and KD-MS8x8G feature 4/8 analog and digital audio outputs which may be independently controlled to follow the HDMI output selection or separately switched to accommodate a wide variety of usage applications in professional AV systems integration .
Application Example HDMI RJ45 WiFi Ultra HD/4K WiFi Router Digital Signage KD-MC1000 HDMI KD-ProCL1 KD-ProCL4 RJ45 KD-ProCL6 KD-ProCL8 Compass Control ® Pro Site Visualizer KD-ProCL1 IR/RS232 Enterprise Software License for Compass Control ® Technical Support: email: tech@keydigital.com 521 East 3rd Street Mount Vernon NY 10553 phone: 914.667.9700 ext 3...
. Ensure that you leave enough ventilation space to provide sufficient airflow and cooling . 1 . Begin with the KD-MS4x4G/KD-MS8x8G unit and all input/output devices turned off with power cables removed 2 . Connect your HDMI sources to the input ports of KD-MS4x4G/KD-MS8x8G unit 3 .
Connections, Buttons and LEDs HDMI Inputs and Outputs Serial IR TCP/IP Audio Outputs - PCM and 6-Pin Terminal Block & RS-232 HDMI Inputs & LEDs HDMI Outputs & LEDs Power HDMI Inputs: › The HDMI Inputs are located on the bottom left side of the back panel . »...
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Audio Outputs Pin: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Analog Audio Outputs: Each Output Channel has 1 Analog L/R Balanced/Unbalanced 6-Pin › Terminal Block which provides de-embedded 2ch Balanced Analog Audio Output from the selected HDMI input source The Pin assignment for the audio is as follows: ›...
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Notes: › Front LEDs will scroll during boot up » Output OFF setting for an output is represented by a illumination of the middle LEDs » (KD-MS4x4G - lights 2 and 3; KD-MS8x8G - lights 3,4,5,6) for the respective output...
Settings and Adjustments via Remote Many initial installation steps may be configured using the factory remote control . Other advanced settings may be configured using TCP/IP or RS-232 and via Key Digital HERE. Management Software Pro (KDMS Pro) downloaded ™...
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EDID Handshake to Input from Connected Output › IR Button Sequence = R2, R1, R3, Y, X » Y = Input # [1-8] » X = Output # [1-8] » Set Output Debug Mode › IR Button Sequence = R3, R2, R1, X, Z »...
Connecting to KD-MS4x4G/KD-MS8x8G is done via the unit’s TCP/IP port using the unit’s default IP address 192.168.1.239 . Connect KD-MS4x4G/KD-MS8x8G to a 192 .168 .1 .xxx type network or set your PC to a static IP address of 192 .168 .1 .xxx (excluding .239) .
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3 . Choose the detected device from the Devices window (fig . 2a) › 4 . In the Network Settings section of the Properties window, enter the desired IP settings (fig . 2b) › a . IP Address (default is 192 .168 .1 .239) »...
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7 . If using KD-App or KDMS for control , set the desired Input/Output names by entering the › Input/Output Settings section of the properties window, and selecting the Change Input/Output Name button (fig . 4a), selecting the desired input/output and entering the name (fig . 4b) 8 .
RS-232 and TCP/IP Commands KD-MS4x4G/KD-MS8x8G allows control over serial interface for bi-directional communication . Pin: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use pins 3, 4, and 5 for RS-232 communication . In addition to RS-232, the serial interface may also be accessed using a TCP/IP connection Default IP address is 192.168.1.239, with default port 23...
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-- SPC FB E/D : Enable/Disable Front Panel Buttons -- SPC DF : Reset to Factory Defaults with DEFAULT EDID 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- KD-MS4x4G Status command (STA). Returns current state and settings of the unit: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems STATUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Model: KD-MS4x4G, System Address = 00, Device Name: KD-MS4x4G -- Main F/W Ver: 2.05,...
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-- Audio Output 04 : IN = 04, Balanced = Enabled, PCM = Enabled ------------------------------------------------------------------------- KD-MS8x8G Help Command (H). Returns entire API in readable format: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems HELP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- KD-MS8x8G System Address = 00 F/W Version : 2.06 --...
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: Reset to Factory Defaults with DEFAULT EDID 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- KD-MS8x8G Status command (STA). Returns current state and settings of the unit: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems STATUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Model: KD-MS8x8G, System Address = 00, Device Name: KD-MS8x8G -- Main F/W Ver: 2.06, I/O F/W Ver: 5.16,...
Damage to the power supply or power plug » Exposure to rain or moisture » Power Supply Use: You MUST use the Power Supply provided with your unit or you VOID the Key Digital Warranty and risk damage to your unit and associated equipment. ®...
Customer Support For customer support questions please contact us at: Phone: 914-667-9700 › E-mail: customersupport@keydigital .com › Technical Support For technical questions about using Key Digital products, please contact us at: ® Phone: 914-667-9700 › E-mail: tech@keydigital .com › Repairs and Warranty Service...
Warranty Information All Key Digital products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years of ® trouble-free operation . They are backed by a Key Digital Limited 3 Year Product Warranty Policy . http://www .keydigital .com/warranty .htm ›...
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