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KD-EX18G
4K with HDR HDMI Extender Tx + Rx Kit.
Extends 4K 18G to 35m (115ft), 1080p to 50m (164ft).
4K to 1080p Down Convert, HDMI Pass Thru, Power
over CAT, 2 Way IR, Handshake Control, Forced HPD
Operating Instructions
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Summary of Contents for Key Digital KD-EX18G

  • Page 1 KD-EX18G 4K with HDR HDMI Extender Tx + Rx Kit. Extends 4K 18G to 35m (115ft), 1080p to 50m (164ft). 4K to 1080p Down Convert, HDMI Pass Thru, Power over CAT, 2 Way IR, Handshake Control, Forced HPD Operating Instructions The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions ™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Introduction Key Digital KD-EX18G is a UHDoTP HDMI extender Tx + Rx set with 4K/UHD resolution and ® bandwidth support up to 18Gbps and HDCP2 .2 compliancy . KD-EX18G extends video resolutions up to 4096x2160 at 60hz with 4:4:4 chroma sub-sampling over a single CAT5e/6 cable up to 115ft (35m) .
  • Page 3 Key Features UHDoTP via Single CAT5e/6 UTP/STP Extension: With fully automatic adjustment of feedback, › equalization, and amplification depending on cabling length 4K Resolution Support: 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4 (signals up to › 18Gbps bandwidth) Visually Lossless Compression: 18G enabling technology applied to all video formats exceeding ›...
  • Page 4: Quick Setup Guide

    In addition to mounting with the supplied L-Brackets, multiple KD-EX18G units may be mounted in KD-SMS16 using the side mounting screws . KD-SMS16 is a mounting shelf for Key Digital units with side mounting screw spacing of 2 .912”, 2 .582”, or 2 .252” .
  • Page 5: Application Example

    Application Example Equipment Rack Viewing Room HDMI Cable / Satellite KD-EX18G IR Sensor KD-EX18G Remote Connections, Buttons, and LEDs Before making any connections, power off your source and display devices. HDMI Input & HDMI Output Connections HDMI Input: Using a short HDMI cable, connect your source device to the HDMI port labeled HDMI ›...
  • Page 6 Supported standard 4K Video Formats: Resolution Bandwidth 1 4K@24/25/30 [4:4:4] 8bit < 10 .2Gbps 2 4K@24/25/30 [4:2:2] 8/10/12bit < 10 .2Gbps 3 4K@50/60 [4:2:0] 8bit < 10 .2Gbps 4 4K@24/25/30 [4:4:4] 10/12bit < 18Gbps 5 4K@50/60 [4:2:2] 8/10/12bit < 18Gbps 6 4K@50/60 [4:2:0] 10/12bit <...
  • Page 7 IR In & Sensor: Connect sensor directly into the Tx or Rx unit’s IR In port to collect line-of-sight signals from device › remotes . No external IR distribution block or power supply is needed » Receives signals from a 90° angle at up to 30 ft . away . ›...
  • Page 8 Power Connection: 12V/2A (24W) power supply › Only one power connection needed . May be connected at Tx or Rx unit › Flexible Power over CAT (PoC) . Tx may power Rx, or Rx may power Tx . › Not compatible with third-party PoC devices ›...
  • Page 9 HDMI Link: › Blue Color: » Tx Unit: Solid illumination from active signal from connected source » Rx Unit: Solid illumination from active Hot Plug Detection voltage with connected display/output » device EDID Rotary EDID authentication is provided from the Tx unit to the connected input/source device . »...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Forced HPD Troubleshooting Tool: In cases of many layers of connectivity or non-standard devices in-line, hot plug detection (HPD) may be lost or drop below standard levels, leading to the video display not detecting a connected source and resulting in no image . If set to ON, Hot Plug Detection (HPD) voltage is forced at the HDMI connection of the Rx unit .
  • Page 11: Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 12 Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers . Key Digital 521 East 3rd Street Mount Vernon, NY 10553 ® Phone 914.667.9700 914.668.8666 www.keydigital.com © 2020 Key Digital, Inc . All rights reserved .