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- Page 1 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 KD-MS8x8G-2 8x8 4K 18G HDMI Matrix Switch with Independent Audio Routing, Digital Optical and Analog Balanced / Un-balanced Audio De-Embedding, Web Control UI Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 521 East 3...
- Page 2 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Table of Contents About KD-MS8x8G-2 Quick Setup Guide Connect Configure Using KDMS Pro Control Application Example Connections, Buttons, and LEDs TCP/IP and RS-232 Commands Specifications Warranty Information Product Warnings & Safety Instructions Operation Manual Please visit www.keydigital.com...
- Page 3 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 About KD-MS8x8G-2 Key Digital’s KD-MS8x8G-2 is a 4K matrix switcher with support of 18Gbps signal bandwidth and HDCP 2.2 for routing and distributing 8 HDMI source signals to 8 displays. KD-MS8x8G-2 features 8 analog balanced/unbalanced and optical digital audio outputs which may be independently controlled to follow the HDMI output selection or separately switched to accommodate a wide variety of usage applications in professional AV systems integration.
- Page 4 TCP/IP port to network. RS-232 and IR control may also be utilized 6. Connect Power Supply. Screw-in the power supply to KD-MS8x8G-2, then plug-in to power outlet 7. Connect to KD-MS8x8G-2 from your PC using the USB micro port on the face of the unit Configure Configure KD-MS8x8G-2 with Key Digital Management Software Pro (KDMS Pro).
- Page 5 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 521 East 3...
- Page 6 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Control Option 1: Control via Remote Control • Matrix Switching – Video and Audio together o IR Button Sequence = A, B o A = Output # [1-8], B = Input # [1-8] • Matrix Switching – HDMI AV ONLY o IR Button Sequence = R1, A, B o A = Output # [1-8], B = Input # [1-8] •...
- Page 7 App Store) or Key Digital® Management Software™ Pro (downloadable here). 1. Connect and Configure your KD-MS8x8G-2 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- MS8x8G-2 4.
- Page 8 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Use the Web UI Settings Menu (6a) to update names of the device, inputs, and outputs (6b), as well as updating the network settings and Admin password (6c). Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 521 East 3...
- Page 9 192.168.1.239, with port 23. • KD-MS8x8G-2 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. Switching HDMI AV + External Audio together i.
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Page 10: Application Example
Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Application Example Office AV HDMI matrix system with HDMI and de-embedded audio to each zone. The viewer can choose any of the connected HDMI sources, with audio and video going to the display and independent selection of the audio sources sent to the soundbar and multi-zone audio system. -
Page 11: Connections, Buttons, And Leds
Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Connections, Buttons, and LEDs Front Buttons and LEDs (8): Using an HDMI cable, connect your HDMI sources. • Press an output button to select the next HDMI input. o A blue LED indicates which Input has been selected for each Output. •... - Page 12 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Supported Standard 4K Video Formats Analog Audio Outputs (8): 6-pin phoenix balanced / un-balanced • Provides 2ch balanced or un-balanced analog audio output from the selected HDMI input source. • The Pin assignment for the audio is as follows: o Left + is Pin 1;...
- Page 13 TCP/IP Unit Control: Used for unit control from a control system and/or PC • Connect ethernet cable from the KD-MS8x8G-2 to a network router or connect a straight through cable directly from a PC •...
- Page 14 After a new command is received, a prompt should be sent back • Carriage Return is required at end of each string Help Command (H). Returns entire API in readable format: KD-MS8x8G-2> H ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems HELP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- KD-MS8x8G-2 F/W Version : 1.00 -- H : Help...
- Page 15 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 -- Video Input Setup Command : ( xx=[01~08,A=All] ) -- SPI xx ON/OFF : Set Input xx ON/OFF -- Video Output Setup Command : (xx=[01~08,A=All], yy=[01~08, 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 DBG ON/OFF : Set Video Output xx's Debug Mode to ON/OFF...
- Page 16 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 -- SPCETIPP zzzz : Set TCP/IP Port to zzzz -- SPCETIPB : Apply New Network Config -- EDID Setup Command ( xx=[01~04,A=All], yy=[01~04], zz=[01-15] ) -- SPCEDID xx H yy : Copy EDID from HDMI Ouput yy to Input xx -- SPCEDID xx D zz : Copy EDID from Default EDID zz to Input xx DEFAULT EDID 01 : HDMI 1080i@60, 2CH PCM Audio DEFAULT EDID 02 : HDMI 1080i@60, Audio PCM,DTS/DOLBY...
- Page 17 Status Command (STA). Returns unit status and settings in readable format: KD-MS8x8G-2> STA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Digital Systems STATUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Model Number: KD-MS8x8G-2, Device Name: MS8x8G-2_0001 -- Main F/W Ver: 1.00 -- Power : ON -- RS232 : Baud Rate=57600bps, Data=8bit, Parity=None, Stop=1bit -- Front Panel Button : Enabled, A/V Switching Mode= HDMI + Ext.
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Page 18: Specifications
Product Weight: Weight: 7.49 lbs / 3.4 kg Warranty Information All Key Digital® products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years of trouble-free operation. They are backed by a Key Digital Limited 3 Year Product Warranty Policy. - Page 19 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 20 Rev 1.1 – Nov, 2023 Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 521 East 3...
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