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KD-MSCAT8X8
8 Inputs to 8 Outputs CAT5/6/7 , RGBHV &
HDTV Matrix Switcher with Audio Control
Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions apply to the entire Key Digital
Matrix Switchers:
KD-MSCAT8X8 ......................Matrix Switcher – (single base unit)
KD-MSCAT16X16 ................... Matrix Switcher – (2 base units of 8x8,
KD-MSCAT 24X24 ................. Matrix Switcher – (3 base units of 8x8,
KD-MSCAT32X32 .................. Matrix Switcher – (4 base units of 8x8,
KD-MSCAT40X40 .................. Matrix Switcher – (5 base units of 8x8,
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Summary of Contents for Hercules KD-MSCAT8X8
- Page 1 ® ™ Matrix Switchers: KD-MSCAT8X8 ......Matrix Switcher – (single base unit) KD-MSCAT16X16 ....Matrix Switcher – (2 base units of 8x8, 1 High-speed coax expansion cable, sold separately) KD-MSCAT 24X24 ....Matrix Switcher – (3 base units of 8x8, 3 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) KD-MSCAT32X32 ....
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Page KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Important 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
Hercules family of switchers. ® Each single unit KD-MSCAT8X8 Video/Audio Matrix Switcher is capable of switching up to 8 Component/RGBHV Video Sources/Inputs to 8 independent Zones/Outputs via CAT5/6/7 as well as 16 input Audio sources, 8 Analog and 8 digital. Analog audio inputs have Volume, Tone, Balance and Lip Sync Control. -
Page 5: Key Features
KD-MSCAT8X8 makes it simple regardless of what the application requirements are. › The KD-MSCAT8X8 allows the customer to view any source on any display at any time. Key › Digital presents you with a full Video/Audio Matrix Switching solution and the capability to control it via RS-232 or IR with your choice of any full system automation control company. - Page 6 The Fade-to-Black feature allows for switching between input/output combinations without the usual visual signal noise that traditionally accompanies switching between Video signals. The Video image momentarily goes to black as the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher selects between inputs for the chosen output.
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Page 7: Getting Started
Composite inputs can be connected to each input field bringing total number of Composite inputs on a single KD-MSCAT8X8 to 24 ! (Switching in that case would be in sets of 3) Matrix Switcher is also capable of switching S-Video (with the appropriate cable adapter) from VCR’s, digital Video recorders and satellite set-top receivers. - Page 8 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Setting up your KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher for operation: Your KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher is easy to configure and operate. In this section you will first connect all of your A/V Input and Output devices to your KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher unit.
- Page 9 Page 7 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions then S-Video and/or Composite Video may also be interfaced with the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher with the use of the appropriate adapters. The same consideration applies to the Audio interfaces. Both Analog and Digital options are...
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Page 10: Connecting A/V Equipment
Connect the Red, Green and Blue BNC connectors from this adapter cable to the Red, Green › and Blue connectors on any one of the eight input fields of the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect the Black wire to Orange BNC connector (marked “V” – for Vertical), connect Grey ›... - Page 11 3 Composite inputs can be connected to each input field bringing total number of Composite inputs on a single KD-MSCAT8X8 to 24! (Switching in that case would be in sets of 3) Use of DVP card will allow for only 1 Composite input per input field – and it has to be connected ›...
- Page 12 Page 0 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Connect Analog Audio input to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix › Switcher as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire – to Pin 2, ➔ Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire – to Pin 5 ➔...
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Page 13: Basic Operation
LCD display and LED indicators for each combination of input/output fields. The front panel of the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher provides the user with a visual representation of cross-reference of eight Input and eight Output fields. Each of these cross-points has LED indicator that will be lit-up when appropriate Input/Output combination chosen. - Page 14 Function – ether as a numerical (01, 02 e.t.c) or as a state (On, Off e.t.c) Note: Each stand alone KD-MSCAT8X8 gives you a flexibility of selecting and switching 16 Audio Inputs (8 Analog and 8 Digital). All 16 are fully independent and can be selected as Input to any Output.
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Page 15: Ir Remote Control
All restore Mute Buttons functionality : Power ON, Power OFF buttons will turn KD-MSCAT8X8 On of OFF respectively › r1 button at the time of this manual writing reserved › r2 button used for controlling All Mute, Mute, All Restore and Restore functionality. If R2 included ›... - Page 16 Page KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Video Mode button used for switching Video signal without switching Audio signal › at the same time Volume, Audio Balance, Bass, Middle, Treble and LipSync buttons used for Audio › adjustments (for Analog audio only) All Mute button, if pressed alone, will Mute Video and Audio on all channels.
- Page 17 Page 5 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions All Mute/Mute All restore/restore functionality. All Mute, Mute, All Restore, Restore functions can be used separately for Video and Audio or for Video and Audio at the same time. All Mute button, if pressed alone, will Mute Video and Audio on all channels. If Video Mode button pressed, followed by All Mute button press, all Video channels will be muted.
- Page 18 Page 6 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Bass Control Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows Press Bass button Increase or decrease the Bass by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers...
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Page 19: Hercules Expansion
KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Hercules Expansion: Theory of Operation At the time of this manual printing, the Hercules series KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher is expandable to as many as 40 configurable outputs in a block of 5 base units. This expansion feature is factory installed and shipped to the consumer as a pre-wired and pre-tested combination of two to five KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switchers. -
Page 20: Rs-232 Control
Page 8 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions rS-232 Protocol and Commands The KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Switcher can also be remotely controlled via its RS-232 port by systems such as Crestron, AMX, ELAN, Control4 and others, utilizing industry standard commands PROTOCOL: 57600 Baud rate ›... - Page 21 Page KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions 2. Video and Audio Mute/unmute Set: ‘SPOxxAVME’/’SPOxxAVMD’ xx= output select [1 - 40] The expected system response format is: <status> video-audio output xx muted (unmuted) Example: To mute Video and Audio output 11, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO11AVME...
- Page 22 Page 0 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions 8. Volume Level Set: ‘SPIxxAVzz’ xx = input select [1 - 40] zz = volume level (see table below) The expected system response format is: <status> input xx volume set to zz Example: To set the volume of input 9 to volume level -12, issue the following RS-232 sequence: ‘SPI09AV00’...
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Page 23: Technical Specifications
Example: To check unit status, issue the following RS-232 command: STPI Technical Specifications Note: The following Technical Specifications are for a base KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Matrix Switcher. The Technical Specifications for Expansion configurations scale accordingly, with the outputs incrementing in steps of eight (8). The expansion packages are comprised of multiple KD- MSCAT8X8 units ganged together and tested from the factory with a special cable kit. - Page 24 For added safety and protection it is always recommended to use a good quality surge protector. CAuTION: No other power supply adapter can be used with the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit(s); you must use the Power Supply provided! using a power supply other than the one provided by Key Digital with your unit VOIDS THE WArrANTy, may cause damage to your unit and associated equipment, and is a potential safety hazard.
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Page 25: Firmware Update Procedure
Connect an RS-232 cable to the COM1 serial port on the PC, and the other end to the RS- 232 port on the rear panel of the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit. Make sure that no other devices are using the COM1 serial port on the PC. Use of laptop computers has proven less reliable than desktop systems. -
Page 26: How To Contact Key Digital
Page KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions How to Contact Key Digital ® System Design Group (SDG) Marketing and Public relations: For system design questions For marketing and public relations information, please contact us at: please contact us at: Phone: 914-667-9700 Phone: 914-667-9700 ›... -
Page 27: Warranty
Page 5 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions Warranty 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. - Page 28 KD-MSCAT8X8 Operating Instructions 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. Key Digital ® is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers and Consumers.
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