Table Of Contents; About Kd-Fix418A - Key Digital KD-FIX418A Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents

About KD-FIX418A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Usage Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quick Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rack Mounting:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connections, LEDs, Slide Switches, and Rotaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RS-232 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to Contact Key Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About KD-FIX418A

Key Digital KD-FIX418A is a 4K/18G HDMI connectivity repair and audio de-embedding
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solution which serves as an HDMI extension coupler, EDID handshake manager, and
18G to 10G down-converter when activating its various settings. Analog and digital
audio de-embedding on 3.5mm stereo & PCM RCA connectors allow for integration of
sources with no external audio connections into distributed audio systems, audio DSPs,
amplifiers, or sound bars. KD-FIX418A supports all SD, HD, VESA and Ultra HD/4K video
standards with HDR header information included in a variety of 4K EDID handshakes.
Additionally KD-FIX418A can be controlled via RS-232 for implementing troubleshooting
tools and collecting valuable troubleshooting connection data.
Note: Please visit www.keydigital.com for the latest product documentation and software
downloads. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2019 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.
Key Features
HDMI Correction: Resolves common HDMI integration obstacles related to Hot Plug
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Detection, EDID handshaking, HDCP authentication, and bandwidth
Audio De-embedding: HDMI input audio is de-embedded on an analog 3.5mm
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stereo and digital PCM connector.
18G Down-Convert: Incoming 18Gbps bandwidth HDMI signals may be down-
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converted for integration with existing 10.2Gbps systems/infrastructure
Ultra HD/4K: Supports up to 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4
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(signals up to 18Gbps bandwidth)
HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with HDCP 2.2
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HDR10 and Dolby Vision: More life-like images through a greater range of luminance
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levels
Resolution Support: Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA,
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UXGA) up to 4096x2160p.
Deep Color Support: Up to UHD/4K 30Hz 4:4:4/12 bits or 60Hz 4:4:4/8 bit
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Full Buffer System : Manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP
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authentication to source & display, Hot Plug management, and EDID control
handshake
EDID Management: Internal library with 15 internal EDID handshakes including 4K
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with HDR in addition to native EDID data copied from the output/display
Lossless Compressed Digital Audio: Dolby
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Master Audio , and Dolby Atmos
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ARC Pass-thru: From connected ARC supported display to connected
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ARC supported HDMI source
CEC Pass-thru: From connected display to selected HDMI source
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Control: RS-232 control and connectivity status
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Included Accessories
Power Supply: KD-PS5V1ASC 5V/1A (5W) DC power jack, screw-in type
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Mounting: 2x L-bracket
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® TrueHD, Dolby ® Digital Plus, DTS-HD
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