Set Top Box (tuner with RF analog NTSC and 8 VSB ATSC Inputs) Component (YPbPr) and Composite Video (CV) I/O L&R analog stereo and digital PCM Audio I/O High-quality scaling to perfectly match the input video to your display’s native resolutions...
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Di g i t al Magi c OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model KD-DH12 DIGITAL MAGIC - Model KD-DH12 UL LISTED Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe oper- ation of your unit ********************************************************************************* Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
Model KD-DH12 HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL Repairs and Warranty Service: Should your Digital Magic require warranty service, please contact Key Digital first to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number Please contact us at either: Toll-free 1-203-778-0295 extension 3# email tech@keydigital.com...
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Digital Magic Model # KD-DH12 Key Digital “Digital Magic” (Model KD-DH12) is a state-of-the-art ATSC Set Top Box that scales to your display’s native resolution and distributes the Video and Audio to up to 12 displays. Why you need Digital Magic, Model # KD-DH12 Key Digital engineered Digital Magic (Model # KD-DH12) as a simple, convenient, yet high-quality solution for applications where you have RF Inputs that need to be decoded, scaled, and distributed to an array of displays.
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- Three color-coded RCA connectors for one Component Video (YPbPr) or one Composite Video (CVBS on “Y” connector) input - Three color-coded RCA connectors for one Analog Audio (standard line-type stereo Left & Right pairs) and one Digital PCM Audio input Output Connections —...
Model KD-DH12 QUICK SET-UP Connecting and using your Key Digital Digital Magic (Model # KD-DH12) combination Set Top Box, Scaler, and Distribution Amplifier is a simple process. Become familiar with Digital Magic. Your KD-DH12 Digital Magic package includes the following items: •...
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Di g i t al Magi c Model KD-DH12 Note the back (rear) panel configuration: • 12 Output Groups labeled “Output 1 – Output 12”, across the entire back panel • One Input Group, on the far-right of the back panel •...
Di g i t al Magi c Model KD-DH12 NAVIGATION / CONTROL It is most convenient to operate your Digital Magic with the Remote Control provided with your unit. However, you also have the option to go direct- ly to the front panel and use the front-panel Pushbutton switches. It is recommended that you first learn the basic function of the Remote Control and front-panel Pushbuttons / LCD.
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Di g i t al Magi c Model KD-DH12 Learn the “Hot” buttons on your Remote Control. In addition to Remote Control unit pushbuttons described above, and the VOL. +/- (Volume Up/Down), MUTE, and CH +/- (Channel Up/Down) pushbuttons, consider these “Hot” buttons on the Digital Magic Remote Control that will take you directly to specific menu adjustments: •...
Di g i t al Magi c Model KD-DH12 OSD MENUS OSD Menus: Now that you know how to navigate through the menus using the Remote Control or front-panel Pushbutton switches, learn the OSD Menus. The OSD Menus allow the user to specifically configure Digital Magic to match your specific requirements. For example, if you are using the Antenna A (also called Antenna 1) input, and want to display Composite Video (CV) to your 480i CV input displays, you can use the Navigation system described previously and follow the OSD Menus to program your Digital Magic accordingly.
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Di g i t al Magi c OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model KD-DH12 An overview of the Levels 1 and 2, and the Digital Magic Menu Tree is shown below: Page 11...
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Di g i t al Magi c OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model KD-DH12 A snapshot of a typical OSD Menu is shown below: 1st level 2st level 3st level 4st level Page 12...
- Three color-coded RCA connectors for one Component Video (YPbPr) or one Composite Video (CVBS on “Y” connector) input - Three color-coded RCA connectors for one Analog Audio (standard line-type stereo Left & Right pairs) and one Digital PCM Audio input •...
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Upgrading Digital Magic (Model # KD-DH12) Firmware From time to time, Key Digital may offer firmware upgrades for Digital Magic. These upgrades will enhance the operation of your Digital Magic unit, and are easily installed by connecting the RS-232 port (D-sub, 9-pin female connector) on the upper-left rear panel of your Digital Magic unit to a desktop or notebook PC using a standard RS-232-cable.
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*Note: make sure you are not running any other active program using COM1, such as the “Hot Sync” Palm program Turn ON the Power to your Digital Magic unit. In your Hyper Terminal window, press [ENTER]. You will be prompted with: Key Digital Digital Magic RS-232 control DH12>...
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Di g i t al Magi c OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model KD-DH12 You now have the background to use the discrete command protocol to control the functions on your Digital Magic unit. For example, consider con- trol of Digital Magic’s Input Selection: Press [ENTER] (changes to RS-232 command mode, “testtool”...
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