4x1 HDMI Switcher (with HDCP) that switches any of four (4) inputs of HDMI A/V to one (1) output. Conveniently switches 60 Hz and 50Hz video sources, and multiple audio formats. The selected input video can be scaled to match the native resolution of your display, using world-renowned Key Digital ® Clear Matrix technology.
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Page 2 of 24 HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth.
Key Digital ® Clear Matrix Pro the video processing features you'd expect from Key Digital convenient front-panel display and push- buttons, the IR Remote Control, or RS-232 to easily control all features of the product. multiple audio technology.
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Analog stereo Left & Right Audio Can also be configured to process and scale any HDMI video input to match the native resolution of your display: • Using world-renowned Key Digital • A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is included •...
Page 6 of 24 HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions About the HDMI 4x1 Switcher Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital HDMI 4x1 Switcher, a high-quality, versatile ® HDMI switcher that supports HDCP Copy Protection and switches any of four (4) inputs of HDMI A/V to one (1) output.
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A built-in Scaler to perfectly match the native resolution of your display: All of the above features are what you've come to expect from Key Digital stop right here, and you would have the perfect solution for all your HDMI switching require- ments.
Page 8 of 24 HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions Follow these instructions to quickly and easily set-up your HDMI 4x1 Open the carton and you will find the following contents: One HDMI 4x1 Switcher unit 2. External, 6-Volt power supply IR Remote Control with batteries included Operating Instructions Manual Warranty card Setting up your HDMI 4x1...
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Wired Remote Digital Coaxial PCM Audio Wired Remote HDMI A/V Inputs Mode Program - Normal Rear-panel view of the HDMI 4x1 Find a convenient and safe location to place your HDMI 4x1 Connect your A/V Equipment to your HDMI 4x1 You may have several source devices with an HDMI output that you would like to conve- niently connect and arbitrarily switch into your display device.
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- reset. Only select “Program” mode when you need to perform a Firmware Upgrade of your HDMI Switcher unit, as provided and instructed by Key Digital tions are provided later in this Operating Manual.
Be sure the rear-panel Mode slide switch is set to “Normal” mode. (Only select “Program” mode when you need to perform a firmware upgrade of your HDMI 4x1 Switcher unit, as provided and instructed by Key Digital Controlling your HDMI 4x1...
Page 12 of 24 HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions • IR Remote Control (discrete commands are available). Always be sure there is a clear line- of-site from the hand-held IR Remote Control and the IR detection lends at the front right panel of your HDMI 4x1 “Hot Buttons”...
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Basic HDMI Switcher operation. The most basic operation of your HDMI 4x1 one (1) of up to four (4) HDMI A/V inputs (and corresponding analog, PCM, and/or Toslink optical Audio inputs) to the output. Since your HDMI 4x1 repeater functionality with hot plug detection, it passes the EDID upstream > downstream from the e.g.
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Horizontal Zoom, Vertical Zoom, Horizontal and Vertical Zoom You can also scale the selected (switched) HDMI video input to match the native resolution of your display: • Using world-renowned Key Digital technologies to deliver world-class scaling • Supports all popular source and display formats and resolutions...
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• V-Size • Saturation • • H-Input Offset • V-Input Offset • H-Position • V-Position • Input format (RGB or YPbPr) • Zoom / Aspect Ratio Once you have selected a parameter to adjust for a particular Input (Input 1 through 4), simply use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to move through the range.
Horizontal Zoom, Vertical Zoom, Horizontal and Vertical Zoom You can also scale the selected (switched) HDMI video input to match the native resolution of your display: • Using world-renowned Key Digital technologies to deliver world-class scaling • Supports all popular source and display formats and resolutions H Zoom (Horizontal Zoom): This “H Zoom”...
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In order to perform the Firmware Upgrade, be sure that your HDMI 4x1 “Program” operating mode: The power supply MUST be disconnected (either from the back of your unit or from the wall outlet) to have a complete power shutdown - reset. Next, set the rear-panel Mode slide switch to “Program”...
Page 18 of 24 HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions HDMI 4x1 Switcher RS-232 Discrete Commands Provided below is a table of the Discrete RS-232 Commands that allow you to control your HDMI 4x1 Switcher.
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• Can also be configured to process and scale any HDMI video input to match the native resolution of your display: • Using world-renowned Key Digital • A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is included • Supports all popular source and display formats and resolutions Technical Specifications...
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• Easy to control and operate: • Convenient front-panel display and pushbuttons • vEasy-to-operate IR Remote Control • RS-232 Video & Audio Inputs • There are four (4) Inputs, on the rear of the product, labeled “1” through “4” • Select “RGB”...
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Page 22 of 24 HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions Video Processing Functions • Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast • Saturation, Hue • H & V Size, Position, Input Offset • Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images: •...
HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL Repairs and Warranty Service: Should your HDMI 4x1 require warranty service, please contact Key Digital Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number Please contact us at either: 1-914-667-9700 email tech@keydigital.com Technical Support: For technical questions about using our products, please contact us at either: 1-914-667-9700 or Toll-free 1-888-258-2028 email tech@keydigital.com...
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HDMI 4x1 Operating Instructions www.keydigital.com Phone 914-667-9700 Key Digital , led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, ® develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutions for virtually all applications where high quality video imaging is important. Our products are used by professional broadcasters, corporations, cus- tom installers, home theater retailers, and consumers.
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