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KD-HD8X8
8 Inputs to 8 Outputs HDMI/DVI Matrix Switcher
Setup Guide
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- Page 1 8 Inputs to 8 Outputs HDMI/DVI Matrix Switcher technology solutions for virtually all applications where high quality video imaging is important. Key Digital ® is at the forefront of the video industry for Home...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
½ Mounting: Rack mount: Secure the rack ears to each side ½ of the KD-HD8X8 with the supplied hardware then fasten the unit to the rack rails with the included machine screws. © 2012 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Connections, Buttons And Leds
½ standard 3.5mm stereo jacks. Connect these to any control system for routing IR/RS-232 over HDMI outputs while utilizing the Key Digital’s HiFi Pro Commercial HDMI Cable. They can also be Rear Panel Connections: used for ARC connectivity as described later in this manual. -
Page 4: Application Example
Application Example Quick Setup Guide Connections Blu-Ray Cable Boxes 1-3 Satellite STB DVD-HD AppleTV 1. Begin with the KD-HD8X8 and all input/output devices turned off with power cables removed. 2. Connect HDMI sources to the appropriate input ports on the KD-HD8X8. 3. -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control You may want to use an IR extender, such as the KD-IRKIT300. Front and Rear panel sensors are available for use with the IR extender. A wired IR serial connector is also provided at the rear of the You may control the KD-HD8X8 switching commands by using the supplied IR Remote control. - Page 6 Values for Commands: System Commands: Help - Help command. List of all RS-232 commands and Firmware version. ½ Video Switch: Status Command - Displays unit status for all internal variables such as Video Input, IR STA: ½ ‘SP O xx SI yy’ To switch the desired Video Input to the desired Output: »...
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Page 7: Edid Control
In a one-to-one source-display system, the EDID process is relatively simple. However, HDMI handshake has been properly received and the source has complied with the handshake by matrix systems enabled by the Digital IQ Series products are far more sophisticated as a source using the RS-232 Input status command “STPIxx” . -
Page 8: Control Routing Via Digital Iq
KD-HIFI75Pro “SPCIR0704” xx = input Port number or “A” (all) » 1. A Key Digital HiFi Pro Commercial HDMI cable to connect the switch to the display that you will IR/RS232 yy = Output Port number (01-08) be controling »... - Page 9 Output Control Masking enables a control signal fed into a 3.5mm expansion port to be routed to How to Set Masking Control Routing: any combination of HDMI ports. 1. Route a 3.5mm expansion port to HDMI output/destination ports: Control Masking Routing in Brief: a.
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Page 10: Digital Iq Control Routing With Compass Control ® System
KD-HIFI40Pro multifunction ports of the KD-MC2500 (as long as the ports are pre-configured to IR) an independent driver in the Key Digital RS-232 Manager database, essentially treating each and doing so will create a tree expansion for 8 IR destinations independent routing matrix as its own independent device. - Page 11 “KD-HD8X8_RS <in1>” device can be connected to the any of the eight 3.5mm multifunction ports of the KD-MC2500 (as long as the ports are pre-configured to RS- 232) and doing so will create a tree expansion for 8 RS-232 destinations. Brand: Key Digital → Device Type: RS232 Router → KD-HD8X8_RS...
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Page 12: Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel Specifications KD-MC2500 Audio Return Channel features rely on CEC to work effectively. CEC is not enabled through the Technical: KD-HD8x8XC matrix; therefore a CEC connection must be made elsewhere. This connection can Input (Each): 8 HDMI; 8 wired IR on 3.5 mm stereo jack connector per slot »... -
Page 13: How To Contact Key Digital
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. ® Should your product require warranty service or repair, please obtain a Key Digital Return Material ® Authorization (RMA) number by contacting us at: Phone: 914-667-9700 ½... -
Page 14: Warranty Information
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 limited two-year parts and labor warranty.
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