Key Digital KD-PC2 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital video card & processor for pioneer plasma displays
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, 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. Key Digital
is at the forefront of the video industry for Home
Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators,
Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers. We
provide total video system solutions because we
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But most of all, we know exactly what you need for your
unique application - the right solution.
Rev 2 – Sept 2006
KD-PC2
Digital Video Card & Processor for Pioneer
Operating Instructions
KD-PC2 by Key Digital
video switcher plug-in card* available today for Pioneer Plasma Displays. HDMI (HDCP)
digital (and multiple analog) video inputs are sized precisely to match the native resolution
of Pioneer Plasma displays. KD-PC2 accepts all popular HD and SD source formats and
resolutions at 60 and 50 Hz (including NTSC and PAL).
KD-PC2 supports the following Pioneer
United States models PDP-425CMX, PDP-434CMX, PDP-504CMX, PDP-505CMX,
PDP-507CMX, PDP-607CMX
European and International models PDP-43MXE1, PDP-43MXE1-S, PDP-50MXE1,
PDP-50MXE1-S
Pioneer
is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
*Follow Caution procedures as described in this Operating Manual when inserting the KD-PC2 into the Pioneer Plasma Display.
Plasma Displays
is the most advanced full-function digital video processor and
Plasma Displays:
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  • Page 1 Pioneer. ™ *Follow Caution procedures as described in this Operating Manual when inserting the KD-PC2 into the Pioneer Plasma Display. business, and all the latest up-and-coming standards. But most of all, we know exactly what you need for your unique application - the right solution.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. © 2006 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved. KD-PC2_Manual.indd 2-1 10/18/06 1:52:29 PM...
  • Page 3: Important Installation Issue

    KD-PC2 must be configured to output this resolution. In addition, output resolutions of 1360 DISPLAY APPEARS SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT? x 768p and 1280 x 720p from the KD-PC2 card will be available in the future to support the Pioneer Plasma Displays listed in the table above, as Firmware Upgrades downloadable from our The KD-PC2 is simple to install and operate.
  • Page 4: Important Warnings

    1024 x 768p [XGA] resolution, then the KD-PC2 must be configured to output this resolution. In addition, output resolutions of 1360 x 768p [UWXGA] and 1280 x 720p from the KD-PC2 card will be available in the future to support the Pioneer Plasma Displays listed in the table above, as Firmware Upgrades downloadable from our website.
  • Page 5 ➛ The Technology drives all Key Digital products. The cutting-edge technologies engineered into your 1280 x 768p ➛ KD-PC2 video processor and switcher plug-in card for your Pioneer Plasma Display include: S-Video: NTSC, PAL ➔ Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL ➔...
  • Page 6: About The Kd-Pc2

    The high-quality Pioneer Plasma Displays are provided with a built-in ES (Expansion Solutions) Slot Next, let’s look at the versatility offered by your KD-PC2 card. Your KD-PC2 supports a wide array Interface to allow the installation of cards for the connection of external devices, thus enhancing of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digital interfaces to your Pioneer their expansion potential.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Proper handling of the KD-PC2 card ensures a safe installation. The KD-PC2 card With so many features and versatility, you may be wondering: Is the KD-PC2 card easy to control is STATIC SENSITIVE. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the KD-PC2 and operate? Installing and using your KD-PC2 card couldn’t be simpler.
  • Page 8 Page 2 Page  KD-PC2 Operating Instructions KD-PC2 Operating Instructions See below for the proper insertion of your KD-PC2 video card in the Pioneer Plasma Display. KD-PC2 IR Remote Control: RECALL POWER STILL ASPECT INFO EXIT PCM Check to see if the RS-232...
  • Page 9: Basic Operation Of The Kd-Pc2

    S-Video: 1 x S-Video connector Ensure that power is applied to your display, the KD-PC2 video card is properly inserted in the ES Slot of the display, and all of you’re A/V inputs are securely connected to the KD-PC2 video »...
  • Page 10 Firmware Upgrade The output frame rate is the same as the input frame rate ➔ Go into this menu and set the KD-PC2 to match the native resolution of your particular model of Accepts the following 60 Hz resolutions: ›...
  • Page 11 Configure and Control the KD-PC2 via the OSD Menu Once you have brought up the OSD from the KD-PC2 video card and have learned to perform the basic navigation through the OSD Menu Tree and the use of the IR Remote Control “Hot Buttons,”...
  • Page 12 *Note: 1360 x 768p and 1280 x 720p will be available in the future as a Firmware Upgrade This is where you must be sure to set the KD-PC2 Output Video resolution to match the native resolution of your particular model of Pioneer Plasma Display. See the table provided in this manual Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Tint and Calibration settings for the native resolution of your particular model display.
  • Page 13 KD-PC2 Operating Instructions Aspect Ratio – Zoom Selection V Zoom (Vertical Zoom) Up: Your KD-PC2 video card can perform output Aspect Ratio processing, including options to prevent This “V Zoom” feature is particularly useful for monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images.
  • Page 14 Video processing delay Position and Size Volume: Adjust Audio volume for the selected Audio input The KD-PC2 provides informative OSD information that Sample SCREEN Menu Functions: reflects the characteristics of the current audio selection and your choice of audio format. HV Position:...
  • Page 15 5. Set Up >> 4. Output Video: White Screen Test Pattern Color Bars Test Pattern Select WXGA [1280x768p] or XGA This is where you must be sure to set the KD-PC2 Output Video › resolution to match the native resolution of your particular model [1024x768p] of Pioneer Plasma Display.
  • Page 16: Ir Remote Control

    KD-PC2 Operating Instructions IR Remote Control IR Remote Control buttons You can control all of the operations of your KD-PC2 video card using the included IR Remote Still: Aspect Ratio Control. First be sure the KD-PC2 video card is properly installed in your Pioneer Plasma Display.
  • Page 17: Osd Menu Tree

    Firmware Upgrade cable provided with your KD-PC2 Video Card between the parallel printer port n i l of your computer, and the VGA input on the KD-PC2 card. You will need to use the UPGRADE ( + / - )
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL ➔ KD-PC2 must be configured to output this resolution Output resolutions of 1360 x 768p [and 1280 x 720p from the KD-PC2 card will be » Audio Inputs and Outputs available in the future as Firmware Upgrades by downloading from the Key Digital ™...
  • Page 19 Factory-set to directly output 1280x768p [WXGA] to the Pioneer Plasma Display › Component Video (YPbPr): 3 x color-coded RCA female connectors ➔ Output resolutions of 1360 x 768p and 1280 x 720p from the KD-PC2 card will be available ➔ S-Video: 1 x S-Video connector ➔...
  • Page 20: How To Contact Key Digital

    KD-PC2 Operating Instructions KD-PC2 Operating Instructions How to Contact Key Digital ™ Repairs and Warranty Service Should your product require warranty service, please contact Key Digital ™ to obtain a Returned › Materials Authorization (RMA) number Please contact us at either: ›...

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