KD-HDMI2x1
HDMI Auto Switcher with capability of
switching 2 HDMI/HDCP/DVID (up to 1080p)
Inputs to 1 HDMI/HDCP/DVID Output
Product Description:
KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers by Key Digital
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are state-of-the-art HDMI (HDCP compliant) multi-input
to one output switchers that maintain crystal-clear, pristine
pictureand sound quality. Both switchers present a
transparent solution for home theaters, custom installers,
retailers, and all digital video/audio switching applications.
KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers support ALL digital
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HD and SD video standards including 1080p/60, and a
multitude of analog and digital audio formats.
KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers feature IAS
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Intelligent Auto Sense signal detection and switching,
pushbutton control, status monitoring, LEDs, IR remote
control, and support for HDMI's CEC.
KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers support multiple
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unit expandability, are individually addressable and DVI-D
compatible with Key Digital
adapters and cables.
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Product Features:
Digital switching of multiple (2 or 4) HDMI inputs
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to one (1) HDMI output
Compatible with all video resolutions
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Auto sensing signal presence and switching to active input
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Supports HDMI, Toslink, PCM and analog L/R Audio
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Compliant with HDCP Copy Protection
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Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
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Pushbutton control, and corresponding LEDs for status
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HDMI hot-plug detect LEDs provided on the input HDMI
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connectors
Easy-to-operate IR remote control
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RS-232 port
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Wired IR control port
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Compatible with all control systems
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Field upgradable firmware
[see note 1]
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Built-in mounting flanges
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[1] Contact Key Digital
(tech@keydigital.com) with the Serial Number of your
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unit to determine the correct Firmware Upgrade procedure for your unit. Check
our web site at www.keydigital.com for Firmware Upgrade instructions and
notification of any available Firmware Upgrades for your unit.
Video & Audio Formats Supported
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HDMI Video & Audio:
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Handles clock rates up to 165 MHz
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Compatible with all video resolutions, including:
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Up to 1080p/60
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ALL frame rates, including 60 Hz, 50 Hz, and 72 Hz
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refresh rates
Supports products with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
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Content Protection)
In addition to the audio over the HDMI link, supports the
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following audio formats:
Toslink Optical audio inputs and output
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Digital PCM audio inputs and outputs
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Analog stereo left & right audio inputs and outputs
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Video & Audio Input Banks
Up to four (4) HDMI Video/Audio input banks labeled "Input
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1" ,"Input 2" and "Input 3" and "Input 4" on the front panel,
with the following connectors:
HDMI Video & Audio: HDMI Type A 19-pin connectors
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In addition to audio over the HDMI link, input options for
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audio include:
Toslink optical audio inputs (Toslink connectors)
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Digital PCM audio inputs (white RCA female jacks)
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Analog stereo left & right audio inputs (4 or 2 RCA female
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jack pairs: [white = left & red = right]
Video & Audio Output Bank
One (1) HDMI Video/Audio output bank labeled "Output 1"
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on the rear panel, with the following connectors:
HDMI Video & Audio: HDMI Type A 19-pin connector
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In addition to the audio provided over the HDMI link, output
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options for audio include:
Digital PCM audio outputs (white RCA female jack), if digital
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PCM is input from a source
Toslink optical audio
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Analog stereo left & right audio outputs (2 RCA female
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jack pairs: [white = left] & [red = right])
Specification Sheet
KD-HDMI4x1
HDMI Switcher with capability of switching
4 HDMI/HDCP/DVID (up to 1080p) Inputs
to 1 HDMI/HDCP/DVID Output
Connectors
Each input and the output is comprised of the following
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connectors:
HDMI: HDMI Type A 19-pin connector
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Digital Coaxial PCM audio: 1 x RCA female,
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white = left jack
Optical audio: Toslink connector
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Analog stereo left & right audio: RCA female
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(1 each color-coded left & right)
RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin
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5-pin power connector for external AC-DC power supply
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3.5 mm mono jack for serial (wired) IR input
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Status and Control
User-selectable input video and audio source for distribution
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to the display:
Pushbutton control, and corresponding LEDs for status
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HDMI hot-plug detect LEDs provided on the input HDMI
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connectors
IR remote control:
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Separate front- and rear-panel IR sensors provided
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Supports up to 99 units on the same IR network
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Wired IR serial connector provided
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RS-232 port:
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Compatible with all control systems: AMX, Crestron, Elan,
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Control4, Xantech etc.
Used for Firmware upgrades
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Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
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Mechanical
Operating Temperature Range: 0° – 70° C (32° – 158° F)
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Product Size: 17 x 11 x 1.5 inches
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Product Weight: 8 lbs. (excluding external power supply)
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Enclosure type: Metal
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Input power: External AC-DC
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power supply included
(5 Volt DC @ 5 Amps,
110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz)
(excluding mounting flanges)
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