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Key Digital HD LEEZA KD-HD1080P Operating Instructions Manual

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KEY DIGITAL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A state-of-the-art Home Theater backbone / integration box solution,
combining video processing and switching all in one elegant product
The KD-HD1080P HD Leeza is a full-featured video switcher, video processor, and Home Theater
integration box, all in one. Its state-of-the-art video processor converts interlaced and progressive video
sources to high-quality progressive-scan video, sized precisely to match the native pixel resolution of any
front- or rear-projection display – Plasma, LCOS, DLP
It is suggested that all users always check our web site for the latest version of this Users Manual at:
www.keydigital.com under Literature, User Manuals, HD Leeza
NOTE: These operating instructions are for HD Leeza Model KD-1080P installed with Version 5.5.74
of the firmware. Lower (older) versions of the firmware will not support all functionality described in this
manual. Please contact tech@keydigital.com for a free on-line upgrade. Subsequent (higher) firmware
versions may also require you to follow appended instructions.
HD LEEZA
Model KD-HD1080P

Video Processor

HD Leeza, Model KD-HD1080P
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HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P
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, LCD, DILA, and CRT.

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  • Page 1: Video Processor

    A state-of-the-art Home Theater backbone / integration box solution, combining video processing and switching all in one elegant product The KD-HD1080P HD Leeza is a full-featured video switcher, video processor, and Home Theater integration box, all in one. Its state-of-the-art video processor converts interlaced and progressive video sources to high-quality progressive-scan video, sized precisely to match the native pixel resolution of any ®...
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  • Page 3 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P UL LISTED Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit ********************************************************************************* 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions.
  • Page 4 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P ********************************************************************************* HD Leeza Instruction Manual Page ii...
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Note: Start at Section #7 to skip the Introductory Discussions BASICS 1. INTRODUCTION TO HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Page 1 2. THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF OWNING HD LEEZA Page 4 3.
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  • Page 8: Introduction To Hd Leeza, Model Kd-Hd1080P

    HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P 1. INTRODUCTION TO HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Q: HD Leeza (HD LEEZA), Model KD-HD1080P -- What is it? A: HD LEEZA (HD Leeza), Model KD-1080P: • Is a video processor and switcher / home theater backbone •...
  • Page 9 • Scale your input and adjust the video with your HD Leeza Video Processor HD Leeza uses a Key Digital System’s proprietary “Clear Matrix Pro” Advanced Motion Assisted Scaling De- Interlacing Algorithm with film detection inverse 3:2 pulldown detection processing for 60Hz and 72 Hz rates, and (PAL) 2:2 telecine pulldown processing and detection for 75Hz and 50Hz rates, making it the ultimate ”digital...
  • Page 10 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA SUMMARY For many years, the only way to watch TV was with a picture tube, scanning about 480 visible picture lines from top to bottom of the screen in an alternating odd-and-even process called interlacing. Today, we have many more choices of video displays, some of which have considerably higher picture resolution.

  • Page 11: The Many Advantages Of Owning Hd Leeza

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P 2. THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF OWNING HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA Video Processor You’ll be delighted by the many convenient and advanced features HD Leeza provides to your Home Theater: • HD Leeza is Home Theater “Backbone” Switcher and Video Processor –All in ONE product...

  • Page 12: User-Control Features

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P USER-CONTROL FEATURES FOR HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD Leeza produces pristine digital images with picture adjustment capabilities for brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, horizontal and vertical position and size, 10 standard and two custom aspect ratios, overscan, and many more –...

  • Page 13: Sdi Input: Another "Hidden" Benefit Of Hd Leeza

    480i (not 480p) source inputs to HD Leeza. Copy Protection Resolution 480i 480p 6. INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Open the carton and you will find inside the following contents: 1. HD Leeza unit 2. Power cord 3. Special DB9 cable 4. This Instruction Manual 5.

  • Page 14: Quick Setup Of Hd Leeza, Model Kd-Hd1080P

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P QUICK SETUP OF HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Connecting and using your HD Leeza Video Processor / Home Theater backbone and Switcher is a simple process. It is truly as easy as 1... 2... 3…...

  • Page 15: Connect Hd Leeza Into Your Installation

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P 7.1 Connect HD Leeza into Your Installation Understand the functionality of your HD Leeza Video Processor, and hook up the Inputs and Outputs. HD LEEZA INPUT/OUTPUT BACKPANEL Q: Once I have HD Leeza out of the carton, what do I need to do first? A: You need to connect HD Leeza into your system.
  • Page 16 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Q: What are HD Leeza’s Inputs and Outputs? A: Here are the Inputs and Outputs : INPUTS OUTPUTS SD (ANALOG) -- BNC: ANALOG BNC: • 2 Analog Composite Video • Component Video (YPbPr) or RGBHV ** •...
  • Page 17 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA INPUT PANEL Composite Video CV 1&2 S-VIDEO [BNC] 1&2 [BNC] DVI-D Component Video 1&2 (RGBHV) Y Pb Pr [DB-15] [BNC] HD Leeza Operating Instruction Manual Page 10...
  • Page 18 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA OUTPUT PANEL 12 Volt Screen Control [BNC] RS-232C Y Pb Pr (Component) or RGB (VGA) DVI-D [BNC] Use: Y = G Pb = B Pr = R HD Leeza Operating Instruction Manual...

  • Page 19: Make A Picture

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P 7.2 Make a Picture Learn the basics of the IR Remote Control, and bring up the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Be sure to configure HD Leeza for your particular display format (DVI, RGB, or Component Video) and Resolution (find that “Sweet Spot”...
  • Page 20 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA IR REMOTE CONTROL Power ON Power OFF Aspect Ratio Menu Numeric Keypad <R8> Special DVI out timing Hot Button Ext 12V OFF PP Previous Page Ext 12V ON ALWAYS moves you OUT of any page...
  • Page 21 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD Leeza Remote Control Operation: SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Granny Button (GB): This button restores the factory default settings, and is used when you have made an incorrect adjustment and can no longer see any menu or image on the screen (this could be the result of selecting an output resolution or refresh rate incompatible with your Display).
  • Page 22 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD Leeza Hot Buttons R1 - Inhibit OSD Hot Button: R1 is a hot button used in conjunction with the numbers 1 and 2. (R1, 2) is the default setting. • (R1, 1) puts HD Leeza in a mode where the OSD is not displayed when the input channel is changed.
  • Page 23 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P R7 – RGB/DVI Display Hot Button: R7 is a hot button used together with the numbers 1, 2, or 3. (R7, 1) is the default setting. • With the (R7, 1) setting, the horizontal and vertical positions are zeroed out before being moved to their normal values.

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Q: How do I turn HD LEEZA “On” and “Off” ? A: You have several options to turn HD Leeza “On” and “Off”. Remember to first be sure the power switch is properly set at the rear of your HD Leeza unit, and that the HD Leeza power plug is plugged into an appropriate power source.
  • Page 25 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P The factory default output setting for HD Leeza is 720x480, with composite video input #1 selected. You will need to set HD Leeza for your particular configuration of Input and Output (display) devices. HD1080P If you own a DVD player or DTV set-top receiver equipped with serial digital interface (SDI) or digital visual interface (DVI), use either connection for an all-digital, high-quality signal path to HD Leeza.

  • Page 26: Fine-Tune" The System Settings

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P 7.3 “Fine-tune” the System Settings Perform all video processing and set-up adjustments, and SAVE your preferences for each input. Q: Once I have up the OSD and have found that “Sweet Spot” for my display, now...
  • Page 27 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P REMEMBER: • SYSTEM SETUP refers to adjustments you make to your HD Leeza, specific to your DISPLAY, typically as a one-time system setup. • PICTURE ADJUST refers to adjustments you make to each input (source) connected to your HD Leeza.
  • Page 28 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Sync Polarity: Choose between negative and positive picture sync to fine-tune image position. Most TVs and projectors will accept either, and the factory default setting is negative. Other Sync-related Issues: NEW FEATURES FOR VERSION 5.5.55 AND HIGHER (more recent) OF THE FIRMWARE •...
  • Page 29 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P HD LEEZA VIDEO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS Brightness and Contrast: Use these controls to set the black level (brightness) and white level (contrast) of any video input. It's helpful to have a calibration DVD on hand to supply the appropriate test patterns. You can also find grayscale patterns under Menu selection #7.
  • Page 30 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Special Notes When Using H&V Input Offset Controls: 1) Use of H&V offset should be very restricted to only cases of non-standard input and to compensate for data line on top of the image in some broadcasts (to-date, from user experience, only one device was found that need to change the H&V offset to compensate for incorrect framing: Samsung DVD...
  • Page 31 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Storing Your Preferred Video Settings 1) Adjust video processing variables in Picture Adjustment: Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, H&V offset (ONLY IF NEEDED), Edge Enhancement, Zoom feature, VTLBX, and Input Aspect Ratio for best result at this input. Adjust following variables in System Setting: Horizontal position, Horizontal size (only firmware later then 5.4.37), Gamma (only firmware later then 5.4.37) for best...

  • Page 32: How To Contact Key Digital

    HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P 8. HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL Repairs and Warranty Service: • Should your HD Leeza require warranty service, please contact Key Digital first to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number • Please contact us at either: o Toll-free 1-203-778-0295 extension 3# o email tech@keydigital.com...
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  • Page 34: Appendices

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P APPENDICES Appendix A: HD Leeza Technical Specifications Page A1 Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Instructions Page B1 Appendix C: RS-232C Remote Control Operation Page C1 Appendix D: Handy Summary of Remote Control Commands Page D1...
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  • Page 36 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Appendix A: HD Leeza Technical Specifications HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P Inputs • Flexible inputs supported: o Two Digital DVI with HDCP [DVI-D connectors] o One Digital SDI 270Mb/s (BNC connector)
  • Page 37 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Bandwidth • SDTV: 6.5 MHz for Y (luma), 4 MHz for Pb and Pr (chroma) • HDTV: 37 MHz for Y (luma), 18 MHz for Pb and Pr (chroma) • RGB passthrough: 300 MHz Control •...
  • Page 38 Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Instructions HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P Periodically, Key Digital may make firmware upgrades available to you (over the Internet). These upgrades will enhance the operation of HD Leeza and are easily installed using a desktop or notebook PC, along with the special serial port cable that came with your HD Leeza accessories.
  • Page 39 Make sure HD Leeza is OFF by using your HD Leeza Remote control. Open the Firmware Upgrade zip file provided by Key Digital, and save the upgrade file hd_Leeza.#.#.hex and the Bootloader.exe in the same directory on the C drive of your PC.
  • Page 40 HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Appendix C: RS-232C Remote Control Operation HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P You can remotely control HD Leeza functions through the rear-panel RS-232C connector, using a HyperTerminal or other compatible interface. Set your RS-232C connection to 19200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity.
  • Page 41 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Input aspect ratio selection Usage: a{0,…,5}<no enter> IAR = 1.33 IAR = 1.66 IAR = 1.78 IAR = 1.85 IAR = 2.00 IAR = 2.35 Output aspect ratio selection Usage: o{0,…,5}<no enter> OAR = 1.33 OAR = 1.66...
  • Page 42 HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Appendix D: Handy Summary of Remote Control Commands HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P Use the special “R” keys located at the bottom of your HD Leeza Remote Control as follows: HOT BUTTON FUNCTION...
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  • Page 44: Special Sections (At End Of Manual)

    KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Please note that the following Sections may be updated periodically SPECIAL SECTIONS 1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2. Firmware Upgrade Log 3. Display Matrix – Preferred HD Leeza Resolution Settings for Popular Displays HD Leeza Operating Instruction Manual Special Sections...
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  • Page 46: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P SPECIAL SECTION 1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P Q: “Native Resolution”: What is the best HD Leeza output resolution and scanning setting for my particular display? A: It is a common problem that display manufacturers specify “Native Resolution” for marketing purposes .
  • Page 47 Q: My DVI display will NOT accept H and V position changes from my DVI source (like those sourced from HD Leeza). A: A new feature with Version 5.5.55 or greater (more recent) of the firmware uses Key Digital System’s special DVI monitor control technology to help installations with “stubborn” DVI monitors that do not accept H and V position changes from the DVI source.
  • Page 48 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Q: What happens if the HD Leeza Input source is DVI/HDCP ? A: Remember that DVI/HDCP requires that the analog output ports of HD Leeza must (by law) be disabled for HD content, and hence only the DVI output of HD Leeza is permitted to be active for DVI/HDCP sources.
  • Page 49 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Q: When I use my PC as an input to HD Leeza, the System Setup H and V positioning adjustments do not seem to compensate enough to properly position the video on my display connected to the output of HD Leeza.
  • Page 50 HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P SPECIAL SECTION 2: Firmware Upgrade Logs HD LEEZA - Video Processor - Model KD-HD1080P Starting with Version 5.5.74 and later (more recent), you will find below a Log of all the upgrades provided in each Firmware Upgrade.
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  • Page 52: Display Matrix - Preferred Hd Leeza Resolution Settings For Popular Displays

    Preferred HD Leeza Resolution Settings for Popular Displays The Table presented below is a “living document” based on actual user-experience with HD Leeza and various types of displays. Please be sure to check the Key Digital web site www.keydigital.com, or contact tech@keydigital.com...
  • Page 53 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Brand Name Model # Interface Resolution Refresh HD Leeza: Display: & Display from Used Rate Non-default settings Non-default settings Technology HD Leeza by HD Leeza (Hz) Fujitsu P42HHA10WS 1024x1024p H. Size: 1032 H. Pos.: -8 Plasma V.
  • Page 54 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Brand Name Model # Interface Resolution Refresh HD Leeza: Display: & Display from Used Rate Non-default settings Non-default settings Technology HD Leeza by HD Leeza (Hz) Mitsubishi WS65903 RGBHV 1920x540p (rear) XC-3730C RGBHV 800x600...
  • Page 55 KEY DIGITAL HD LEEZA, MODEL KD-HD1080P Brand Name Model # Interface Resolution Refresh HD Leeza: Display: & Display from Used Rate Non-default settings Non-default settings Technology HD Leeza by HD Leeza (Hz) Sony KE37XS910 1920x540p Plasma Wega 1280x720p Sony LCD (rear)
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