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HD Xpl o rer
Digital Video Card & Processor for the Pioneer
Displays, Models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HD Xplorer
TM
by Key Digital
video switcher plug-in card* available today for the Pioneer
models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. HD Xplorer
video processor with HDMI (HDCP) digital inputs and multiple analog inputs that
pristinely converts input video formats to the native resolution of the Pioneer
Plasma display.
Pioneer
TM
is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
Be sure to follow Caution procedures when inserting the HD Xplorer
Plasma Display.
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is the most advanced digital video processor and
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Plasma Displays,
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- Page 1 Digital Video Card & Processor for the Pioneer Displays, Models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HD Xplorer by Key Digital video switcher plug-in card* available today for the Pioneer models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. HD Xplorer video processor with HDMI (HDCP) digital inputs and multiple analog inputs that pristinely converts input video formats to the native resolution of the Pioneer Plasma display.
- Page 2 Page 2 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions HD Xplorer 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.
- Page 3 HD Xplorer™ card is properly installed in the display. Key Digital ® will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key Digital honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when installing the Key Digital ®...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Basic Operation of the HD Xplorer IR Remote Control...24 OSD Menu Tree...26 Firmware Upgrades...27 Technical Specifications...28 How to Contact Key Digital © 2005 Key Digital Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions ...7 Card...14 ® ...31... -
Page 5: Key Features
Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio: NTSC, PAL Supports HDCP Copy Protection To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video interfaces): RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PAL... - Page 6 Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display Key Digital ® Technology: The Technology drives all Key Digital into your HD Xplorer video processor and switcher plug-in card for your Pioneer Plasma Display include: The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions ®...
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Page 7: About The Hd Xplorer Tm
Page 7 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions About the HD Xplorer Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital ® HD Xplorer , the most advanced and sophisticat- ed digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card available today for the Pioneer Plasma Displays, models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. - Page 8 SPDIF digital audio input and output. A built-in Video Processor: With world-renowned Key Digital Xplorer card, any selected video input can be scaled exactly to match the native resolution of your display.
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Page 9: Getting Started
3.Two (2) Audio Cables 4.One (1) Cable for Firmware Upgrades 5.Operating Instructions Manual 6.Warranty card Installing your HD Xplorer Your Key Digital ® HD Xplorer Follow the directions below to install the HD Xplorer Plasma Display. Install the HD Xplorer... - Page 10 HD Xplorer™ card is properly installed in the display. Key Digital will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key Digital ® honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when installing the Key Digital ®...
- Page 11 Note: If while installing the HD Xplorer™ video card it gets jammed or stuck in the slot, or if you ever need to remove the HD Xplorer™ video card from your Pioneer Plasma display, it is suggested you follow this procedure: The HD Xplorer™...
- Page 12 Page 12 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Connect all of your A/V (Audio/Video) source devices to your HD Xplorer card You may have several source devices with HDMI and/or various analog outputs that you would like to conveniently input to your Pioneer Plasma and select for display. HD Xplorer supports a wide array of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digital interfaces to your Pioneer Plasma Display.
- Page 13 Type A 19-pin connectors on the face of your HD Xplorer If the equipment you would like to connect to your HD Xplorer D connectors, then you should use Key Digital nect the equipment to your HD Xplorer Video and Audio over the same connection, DVI-D supports Video only and you will need...
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Page 14: Basic Operation Of The Hd Xplorer
Page 14 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions BASIC OPERATION OF THE HD XPLORER Now that you have connected your A/V equipment to your HD Xplorer reapplied power to your Pioneer Plasma Display, you are ready to operate and control the unit. - Page 15 Optional: Key Digital ® recommends setting the Pioneer Plasma Display to “FRC Mode 2” in the “Integrator Menu”: 1.Press and release the Pioneer remote "Display" button (it is below the Standby button). The OSD will show the incoming resolution. 2.While you see the resolution displayed on the OSD, press and HOLD the "Display"...
- Page 16 Page 16 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images: Normal Horizontal Zoom In/Out Vertical Zoom In/Out Horizontal and Vertical Zoom In/Out Built-in Test Patterns help you set-up your video system (all patterns available through the OSD from the IR Remote, as well as RS-232): White screen Color bars...
- Page 17 Navigate the HD Xplorer Once you have brought up the OSD from the HD Xplorer gate, or move through, the menu. “OSD Menu Tree” for the complete listing of all menu options for your HD Xplorer card. To navigate through the HD Xplorer Bring up the HD Xplorer Remote Control.
- Page 18 Page 18 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Bring up the MAIN Menu You can select at this level: 1.Input Video [to select the desired Input Video for display] HDMI1 through HDMI4 Digital Video sources Analog Video sources 2.Picture [Video Processing] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom settings Contrast Brightness...
- Page 19 Bring up the INPUT VIDEO Menu Bring up the PICTURE Menu Aspect Ratio - Zoom Selection Your HD Xplorer video card can perform output Aspect Ratio processing, including options to prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images. Horizontal Zoom Up: Stretch a 4:3 to 16:9 Reduces screen burn Vertical Zoom Up:...
- Page 20 Page 20 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Original Image, 16:9 Aspect Ratio H Zoom (Horizontal Zoom) Up: This “H Zoom” feature is particularly useful for Plasma displays, to stretch the image to fill the screen and avoid the nasty burn-in. If the input sig- nal is a Pillarbox, Horizontal Zoom extends (distorts) the image from left to right to fill the screen.
- Page 21 Sample PICTURE Menu Functions: Bring up the SCREEN Menu HD Xplorer Operating Instructions BRIGHTNESS: Increase the Brightness CALIBRATION: Increase the Red Gain The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions Page 21 of 32 Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical Position and Size...
- Page 22 Page 22 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Sample SCREEN Menu Functions: Bring up the SCREEN Menu Lip Sync Delay Compensation allows for 0 - 10 frames of video delay to provide A/V synchronization. Set the delay for 3 (due to internal Pioneer Plasma Display delay) and adjust for proper lip sync (A/V synchronization).
- Page 23 Sample SET UP Menu Function: Bring up the TEST PATTERN Menu HD Xplorer Operating Instructions White Screen Test Pattern Color Bars Test Pattern The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions Page 23 of 32 Transparency: Increase or decrease the transparency or opaque-...
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Page 24: Ir Remote Control
Page 24 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Horizontal Wide Ramp Test Pattern You can control all of the operations of your HD Xplorer Remote Control. First be sure the HD Xplorer Pioneer Plasma Display. Then, select “Input 3” using the Pioneer Plasma Display controls. You are now ready to use your HD Xplorer card is simple, using the included IR Remote Control and following the on-screen display (OSD) that is generated by the HD Xplorer... - Page 25 The HD Xplorer Still: Freeze frame HDMI Digital Input Select Audio Controls: Volume +/- and Mute Menu: brings up the OSD Exit: Always takes you out of the current menu Firmware Upgrade Mode HD Xplorer Operating Instructions IR Remote Control unit is shown below. The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions Page 25 of 32...
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Page 26: Osd Menu Tree
Page 26 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions OSD MENU TREE To configure and control your HD Xplorer card, use the IR Remote Control provided with your HD Xplorer and view the On-Screen Display (OSD) on your Pioneer Plasma Display. Follow the options as provided in the OSD Menu Tree, below. -
Page 27: Firmware Upgrades
From time-to-time, Key Digital operates and controls your HD Xplorer improved feature. These updates are optional, and you should only perform upgrades as provided and instructed by Key Digital Check our web site at www.keydigital.com and completely follow all of the steps in the firmware upgrade instructions on our web site if there is a firmware upgrade for your HD Xplorer... -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
Pioneer Plasma ES (Expansion Solutions) card slot Four (4) HDMI Inputs: Select any HDMI digital input (or any analog video input) To support DVI-D Video I/O, use Key Digital cable(s) Supports EDID and HDMI plug-and-play capability Supports HDCP Copy Protection... - Page 29 Video Inputs HDMI Digital Video (HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio): Four (4) separate Input connectors, labeled “HDMI 1” through “HDMI 4” To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital Supports HDCP Copy Protection NTSC and PAL Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video inter-...
- Page 30 Page 30 of 32 HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Video Processing Functions Built-in Test Patterns help you set-up your video system (all patterns available through the OSD from the IR Remote, as well as RS-232): White screen Color bars Gray scale Horizontal wide ramp Vertical wide ramp Status and Control...
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Page 31: How To Contact Key Digital
HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL Repairs and Warranty Service: Should your HD Xplorer 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... - Page 32 Operating Instructions www.keydigital.com Phone 914-667-9700 The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions 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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