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Key Digital KD-VW4x4ProK Manual

4k uhd 4 input 4 output video wall processor and seamless matrix switcher, includes 4 rx units. features 5 video wall modes, independent av routing, mirrored hdmi and uhdotp outputs
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Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022
4K UHD 4 input 4 output video wall processor and seamless
matrix switcher, includes 4 Rx units. Features 5 video wall
modes, independent AV routing, mirrored HDMI and
UHDoTP outputs.
Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com
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521 East 3
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  • Page 1 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 4K UHD 4 input 4 output video wall processor and seamless matrix switcher, includes 4 Rx units. Features 5 video wall modes, independent AV routing, mirrored HDMI and UHDoTP outputs. Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 521 East 3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Table of Contents About KD-VW4X4PROK Quick Setup Guide Connect Configure Control Application Example KD-VW4x4ProK Connections and LEDs KD-EXMLVRx Connections and LEDs Front Panel Control & LCD IR Remote Control Web User Interface Video Wall Modes Panel Flip Bezel Control...

  • Page 3: About Kd-Vw4X4Prok

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 About KD-VW4x4ProK Key Digital’s KD-VW4x4ProK is a 4 HDMI input with 4 HDMI + 4 UHDoTP mirrored output video wall processor and seamless matrix switcher with independent audio routing. KD-VW4x4ProK is perfect for video wall and large format viewing applications like Bar & Restaurant, Sports &...
  • Page 4 • Control: Front panel buttons, IR, RS-232, TCP-IP and Web Control • Key Digital® App Ready: Can be controlled over TCP/IP via Key Digital® App • Control System Support: Key Digital® app ready. Key Digital Management Software™ Pro (KDMS™ Pro) ready, Compass Control® Pro ready. Fully controllable by all IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP supported control systems via open API.

  • Page 5: Quick Setup Guide

    Configure KD-VW4x4ProK with Key Digital Management Software Pro (KDMS Pro). Download HERE 1. Connect to KD-VW4x4ProK from your PC using the USB micro port on the face of the unit 2. Open the KDMS Pro software and perform a USB scan (2a). Choose “NO” and Start Scan when the USB Device Scan prompt appears (2b) 3.
  • Page 6 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 9. Your unit is now ready to control from the web UI, KDMS Pro control panel, KD-App, or by professional control system. Full access to all settings/commands is achieved via terminal session using Tera Term or PuTTy software.

  • Page 7: Control

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Control Option 1: Control via Remote Control Refer to IR Remote Control section for complete control options via IR • To enable video wall in desired mode (see below guide) 1. VW Mode button (section E) 2.
  • Page 8 (downloadable in the App Store) or Key Digital® Management Software™ Pro (downloadable here) for PC. 1. Connect and configure your KD-VW4x4ProK as described in the Connect & Configure sections 2. Download and open KD-App and/or KDMS™ 3. Ensure the iOS device and/or PC computer are on the same network with KD-VW4x4ProK 4.
  • Page 9 Connect & Configure sections 2. Ensure the PC, phone, or tablet are on the network with KD-VW4x4ProK 3. Enter IP Address of KD-VW4x4ProK unit into the web browser search bar 4. Enter the password. Default password is “admin”...
  • Page 10 192.168.1.239, with port 23. • KD-VW4x4ProK supports KD’s standard matrixing protocol, so if you have controlled a KD matrix with a third-party control system before, you will likely have success with the same driver/module. a. Video Wall / Matrix Switching HDMI AV + External Audio together i.

  • Page 11: Application Example

    Dual mirrored video walls achieved by using HDMI + UHDoTP AV. Audio de-embed ports connect to amplifiers for up to 4 possible unique audio zones. Control over IP from Web UI on any phone, tablet, or PC. KD-VW4x4ProK Connections, and LEDs Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com...
  • Page 12 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 HDMI Inputs (4): Using an HDMI cable, connect your HDMI sources. • Supports up to UHD/4K @ 60fps [4:2:0], 8 bit color, 10.2Gbps maximum bandwidth • Compliant with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.x and previous • Supports surround audio formats including Dolby ®, DTS™...
  • Page 13 IR In/Out ports correspond to their respective Rx unit. IR is not routable • The KD-VW4x4ProK IR Input supports Serial IR input only. IR sensor connection not supported. o The KD-EXMLVRx IR Inputs support the IR Sensor only. Serial / hard-wired IR connection not supported.
  • Page 14 TCP/IP Unit Control: Used for unit control from a control system and/or PC • Connect ethernet cable from the KD-VW4x4ProK to a network router or connect a straight through cable directly from a PC •...
  • Page 15 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 • See TCP/IP RS-232 Commands section for full API IR Sensor: Mount IR an IR emitter from control system or IR connection block over the optical IR Sensor on the face of the unit. Refer to IR Remote Control section for correct button press sequence KD-EXMLVRx Connections, LEDs, and Slide-Switches HDMI Output: Using an HDMI cable, connect your HDMI displays.
  • Page 16 Connect the included IR emitter to control your display / projector. • Pinout: Tip = IR in/out signal, Sleeve = Ground • If the respective IR In/Out port on KD-VW4x4ProK has been set to IR Output, this port is no longer active IR In: •...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Control & Lcd

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 • Used for firmware updates (consult with Key Digital tech support before updating firmware) o Note: After updating firmware, all unit settings are restored to defaults except IP information. Please collect all customized settings info before loading firmware.

  • Page 18: Ir Remote Control

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 • EDID setting 5 is applied at all HDMI inputs • IP Address, input & output naming, and all other applied settings are defaulted LCD Display A. During bootup, the model number and unit’s IP address are shown B.

  • Page 19: Web User Interface

    The web UI displays the input, output and devices names applied for a user-friendly experience. 1. Open web browser and enter KD-VW4x4ProK’s IP address. The Default IP address is 192.168.1.239 2. Enter password. The default password is admin and may be adjusted in the network settings.
  • Page 20 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 a. Enter the Naming Settings tab (7a) to assign a user-friendly Device Name, Input Name, and Output Name settings. b. Enter the Video Settings tab (7b) to apply Panel Flip and bezel adjustment settings. See the Panel Flip Bezel Adjustment...

  • Page 21: Video Wall Modes

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Video Wall Modes KD-VW4x4ProK supports five video wall modes Important note about video wall source content: It is necessary to obtain/create content designed for display in the aspect ratio of the video wall mode but is output by your HDMI source device in 16:9 •...
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  • Page 24: Panel Flip

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Panel Flip Enables use of consumer monitors by mounting top row displays upside down and conjoining narrow frame sides. • May be enabled via IR, KDMS Pro, TCP/IP and or RS-232 commands • IR Remote button sequence is: o R3 button (section E) o Output # (section B) o VW Layout button 1 (enable) or 0 (disable)

  • Page 25: Bezel Control

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Bezel Control While in video wall mode, the video signal to each display may be extended up to 99 pixels beyond the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the monitor’s screen. This setting is recommended for video entertainment applications (ie sports bar), but not for data viewing applications like spreadsheets because some content may be extended off screen.

  • Page 26: Text Overlay

    The below image is an example of “large” text overlay applied. • The X/Y grid for text box location varies based on output resolution setting of the KD-VW4x4ProK unit: o 4K: X = 0-3839, Y = 0-2059 o 1080p: 0-1919, Y = 0-1079 o 720p: X = 0-1279, Y=0-719 •...

  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip And Rs-232 Commands

    Spaces are shown for clarity; commands should NOT have any spaces • After a new command is received, a prompt should be sent back Help Command (H). Returns entire API in readable format: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems HELP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- KD-VW4x4ProK F/W Version : 1.18 -- H...
  • Page 28 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 -- Video Output Setup Command : (xx=[01~04,A=All], yy=[01~04, U=Up, D=Down]) -- SPO xx SB yy : Set Video Output xx to Input yy -- SPO xx SI yy : Set Video-Audio Output xx to Input yy -- SPO xx PG y : Set Video Output xx with Video Pattern y=[0~9] (0=OFF, 1=Back Screen, 2=Horizontal Gray Bars...
  • Page 29 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 -- The Bezel Control in Video Wall Mode ( xx=[01~04], yy=[00~99] ) -- SPO xx VCL yy : Set yy pixels on the Left Border of Output xx -- SPO xx VCR yy : Set yy pixels on the Right Border of Output xx -- SPO xx VCT yy : Set yy pixels on the Top Border of Output xx -- SPO xx VCB yy : Set yy pixels on the Bottom Border of Output xx -- Input/Output/Device Naming Commands (Max.
  • Page 30 -- SPCDF 00 : Reset All Settings except of Network/Naming Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status Command (STA). Returns unit status and settings in readable format: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems STATUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Model: KD-VW4x4ProK, Device Name: VW4x4ProK_0001 -- Main F/W Ver: 1.00,...
  • Page 31 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 -- 01: Input = 02, Link = ON, PG = 0, HA = ON, Video Format = 4K OSD = OFF, Size = 1, XY = (0010,0010), Name = Display 02 -- 01: Input = 03, Link = ON, PG = 0, HA = ON, Video Format = 1080p --...

  • Page 32: Integrating With Av Over Ip Systems

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Integrating with AV over IP Systems If AV over IP decoders feed into KD-VW4x4ProK’s HDMI inputs as pictured in the below diagram image jitter may occur. Disable TruMotion features on each display to resolve. •...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Specifications Technical • Input (Each): 1 HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female • Output (Each): 1 HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female • Output (Each): Balanced/unbalanced line level audio on 6-pin terminal block. Drives 2VRMS line audio input with a sampling rate of 192KHz •...

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    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. Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com...
  • Page 35 Rev 1.0 – Jul, 2022 Notes Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 521 East 3...
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