Key Digital Phantom KD-HD1x4ProK User manual

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develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge
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Rev 0 – Jan 2015
HDMI Distribution Amplifiers,
Audio De-embedders of Coaxial Digital Audio
& Analog L/R, support Ultra HD/4K
Phantom Series™
Operating Instructions
KD-HD1x2ProK KD-HD1x4ProK
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Introduction
Key Digital®Phantom Series™HDMI Distribution Amps are designed and engineered to
offer best quality in class, performance, and reliability. Phantom Series™Distribution Amps
support all HD and SD video standards, including Ultra HD/4K, 3D and 1080p/60.
KD-HD1x2ProK / KD-HD1x4ProK units feature status-monitoring LEDs, and are capable
of de-embedding HDMI audio for external distribution. The Phantom Series™distribution
amplifiers support multiple unit expandability, and are individually addressable.
Key Features
›HDMI Distribution: 1 HDMI source to 2/4 HDMI outputs
›Resolution Support: SD, HD, and VESA up to UHD/4K (4096x2160/60/30/24 or
3840x2160/60/30/24)
›Ultra HD/4K: Supports Ultra HD/4K Signal transmission
›3D Ready: Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats
›Audio De-Embedder: Can de-embed audio from the HDMI input and send it to
external digital or analog audio outputs
›Hot Plug Detection Control: Enables integrator to choose if active signal voltage
is forced to connected input device
›Full Buffer System™: Manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP
authentication to source & display, and EDID Control handshake
›EDID: Internal library with 16 default EDID congurations for input,
in addition to native EDID data for any Output/Display
›Cascading Units: Up to 64 outputs or displays
›Lossless Compressed Digital Audio: Dolby
®
TrueHD, Dolby
®
Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master Audio
™
›Deep Color Support: Up to 12 bits/color
›I2C Communication: EDID and HDCP authentication to Source
›Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI and HDCP technologies
›Control: Front status LEDs and RS-232 control
›Major Control System Support: Compass Control
®
, AMX
®
, Control4
®
, Crestron
®
, Extron,
Leviton
®
, RTI
®
, Savant, URC
®
, etc.
›Signal rates: up to 3.4 Gb per second
›Firmware upgradable
›Rack mountable
Accessories
›External power supply: 5V 2A
›HDMI Lacing Clips
›Rack Ears
›Operating Instructions
›Warranty Card
Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.
© 2015 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Quick Setup Guide .......................................................... 2
Installation and Operation .................................................... 3
DVI Applications ............................................................ 3
Settings .................................................................. 4
RS-232 Commands and Protocol .............................................. 6
Specications.............................................................. 7
Important Product Warnings & Safety Instructions:................................. 8
How to Contact Key Digital
®
.................................................. 9
Warranty Information ........................................................ 9
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Quick Setup Guide
›Step 1: Find a safe and convenient location to mount or place your KD-HD ProK unit
›Step 2: Begin with the KD-HD ProK unit and all input/output devices turned off with power
cables removed
›Step 3: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D source to the input port of your KD-HD ProK unit
›Step 4: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D displays and audio devices to the output port of your
KD-HD ProK unit
›Step 5: Connect the desired RS-232 control inputs to your KD-HD ProK unit
›Step 6: Be sure the Operation Mode Switch is set to the “Normal” position
›Step 7: Connect power to the KD-HD ProK unit
›Step 8: Power on input/output devices
4K Media Server
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
HDMI
Audio
CAT5e/6
HDMI
Audio
CAT5e/6
Audio
CAT5e/6
Audio
Audio
Audio
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
4K Media Server
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
Speakers
Speakers
Sub-Woofer
Audio Rcvr.
Speakers
Speakers
Sub-Woofer
Audio Rcvr.
Display 4
Display 3
Display 2
Display 1
DVI
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
Desktop PC
RS-232
EDID Control
KD-HD1x4ProK
RS-232
EDID Control
KD-HD1x4ProK
RS-232
EDID Control
KD-HD1x4ProK
KD-X400Prok
Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using
KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
KD-X400Prok
Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using
KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
KD-X400Prok
Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using
KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
Display 2
Display 1
Display 3
Display 4
Display 2
Display 1
Display 3
Display 4
Note: No resolution processing is done on the KD-HD1x2ProK; KD-HD1x4ProK.
Installation and Operation
Before permanently securing the unit for final installation,
test for proper operation of the unit and cables in your
system. It is recommended that you leave enough
ventilation space to provide sufficient airflow and cooling.
An optional HDMI cable clip (included) allows for a
secure HDMI cable connection to be made to the rear of
the unit and helps defeat intermittent or complete signal
loss due to poor connection.
Active Input / Output LED Indicators
The front LEDs indicate that a valid HDMI / DVI-D connection (voltage + data link) is made
between the KD-HD ProK unit and each Input / Output.
DVI Applications
KD-HD1x2ProK / KD-HD1x4ProK units can also be used with DVI-D and DVI-I sources and
displays. For these applications, use DVI to HDMI adapters. Note that while HDMI supports both
video and audio over an HDMI cable, DVI-D and DVI-I supports only video. Additionally, color
spacing adjustments may be required.
4K Media Server
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
HDMI
Audio
CAT5e/6
HDMI
Audio
CAT5e/6
Audio
CAT5e/6
Audio
Audio
Audio
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
4K Media Server
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
Speakers
Speakers
Sub-Woofer
Audio Rcvr.
Speakers
Speakers
Sub-Woofer
Audio Rcvr.
Display 4
Display 3
Display 2
Display 1
DVI
DVI Video*
DVI Video*
Desktop PC
RS-232
EDID Control
KD-HD1x4ProK
RS-232
EDID Control
KD-HD1x4ProK
RS-232
EDID Control
KD-HD1x4ProK
KD-X400Prok
Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using
KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
KD-X400Prok
Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using
KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
KD-X400Prok
Up to 150 ft. @ 4K/24/25/30/60 using
KD-CAT6STP1X cabling
CAT5e/6
KD-X400Prok
Display 2
Display 1
Display 3
Display 4
Display 2
Display 1
Display 3
Display 4
Optional HDMI Cable
clip (included)
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Settings
EDID Control
EDID authentication is provided from the KD-HD ProK unit to the connected input / source device.
The EDID file (AKA “handshake”) is selected using the EDID Control rotary on the rear of the unit
and provides a list of compatible video and audio formats as well as digital data, informing the
source device what it should output. Most sources will comply with a new EDID file without a
power-cycle, but each source may behave differently. Adjustments may be necessary to help
achieve desired video and audio formatting and my speed up sync time.
Default position is setting 4, 1080p with 2ch audio.
0Copy EDID from CAT5e/6 Output A4Kx2K@60, 2CH AUDIO
11080i, 2CH AUDIO B4Kx2K@60, DOLBY/DTS 5.1
21080i, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 C4Kx2K@60, HD AUDIO
31080i, HD AUDIO D1280x720p@60 DVI (no audio)
41080p, 2CH AUDIO E1920x1080p@60 DVI (no audio)
51080p, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 F3840x2160p@30 DVI (no audio)
61080p, HD AUDIO
Rotary EDID
Switch:
74Kx2K@30, 2CH AUDIO
84Kx2K@30, DOLBY/DTS 5.1
94Kx2K@30, HD AUDIO
IMPORTANT! Please apply light pressure to the EDID rotary when making your selection.
Force Hot Plug Detection (HPD)
Hot Plug Detection (HPD) may be forced on the KD-HD ProK unit in order to provide connected
devices with necessary voltage to inform the source device that a partner (display) is connected
and active.
HPD settings are manipulated only via RS-232 from a computer/control system.
By default, the KD-HD ProK is set to HPD bypass/off; the source device only receives a HPD
signal when a connected output devices provides that voltage.
In cases of many layers of connectivity, HPD may be lost leading to no signal at the display. In
those cases, set the HPD to on via RS-232. Please refer to the RS-232 Commands and Protocol
section.
LED Indicator Lights
›Outputs Active
»Color: Blue
»Solid illumination during active HPD (voltage) link with connected HDMI output device
»Sequential icker from left to right, during power boot up of unit
»Respective icker on single output indicator LED, when respective output has been
turned off
»LEDs off during unit power off
›Input Active
»Color: Blue
»Solid illumination during active link (voltage + data) with connected HDMI source
»Steady Flicker, during unit power on without active link from connected HDMI source
»LED off during unit power off
External Audio Outputs
Analog audio output via 3.5mm stereo phone jack
»2 channel analog audio output from the HDMI input source
»Converts only 2 ch. PCM audio from the HDMI input to
2 channel analog audio output
»Only supports 2 ch. PCM audio, not multi-channel PCM,
Dolby, DTS, HD audio
Digital audio output via Coax/RCA
»Digital audio output from the HDMI input source
»Uses SPDIF format
»Supports 2 ch. PCM, Dolby, DTS; does not support multi-channel PCM or HD audio
Digital audio output via Optical
»Digital optical audio output from the HDMI input
»Uses SPDIF format
»Supports 2 ch. PCM, Dolby, DTS; does not support multi-channel PCM or HD audio
›There are no volume or tone control features, only muting control of the external audio outputs
via RS232.
›There are no DSP features. Ie, in order to achieve 2ch analog audio output, the selected
HDMI input source audio format must be 2ch.
Audio Input
Signal Format
Analog L/R
Output
Digital Audio Output
(Coax & Optical)
2CH PCM Pass-through Pass-through
Multi-Channel PCM MUTE MUTE
DOLBY/DTS MUTE Pass-through
HD Audio MUTE MUTE
*EDID (Extended display identification data) is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a source device.
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Operation Mode Switch
›The Operation Mode switch is a small toggle switch on the rear of the KD-HD ProK unit.
» Normal Mode is the default setting. It is used for common operation
» Program Mode is for firmware upgrades only. Setting the Operation mode switch
to Program Mode may cause damage to the product if not able to immediately load
firmware.
»To return the unit to normal mode, please disconnect power from the KD-HD ProK
unit rst, then toggle the Operation Mode switch to Normal setting, and lastly,
reconnect power to the KD-HD ProK unit.
Addressing Mode
Units may be addressed when used in a cascaded configuration. Address settings of the KD-HD
ProK unit are manipulated only via RS-232 from a computer/control system. If an address is
applied, then RS-232 commands sent to the addressed unit will begin with the Axx prefix. Please
see the RS-232 Commands and Protocols document for additional information.
RS-232 Commands and Protocol
The KD-HD ProK unit provides access to all functions when used with an RS-232 control system
or Computer.
›RS-232 Protocol:
»Baud Rate = 57600 bits per second
»Data Bits = 8
»Stop Bits = 1
»Parity = None
»Flow Control = None
»Carriage Return: Required
»Line Feed: Required
›Commands are not case-sensitive. Spaces shown below may be excluded.
›Carriage return and line feed is required at the end of each string.
Response from Help command (list and description of all available RS-232 commands):
Response from Status command (current settings and/or status of unit), with Output 2
disconnected:
Specifications
Technical:
»Input: HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female
»Output (Each): HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female
»Bandwidth: TMDS bandwidth 3.4 Gb/s
»Link: Single Link - 4K/3D/1080p/60, 12 bit color depth
»DDC Signal (Data): Input DDC Signal - 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
»HDMI Video/Audio Signal: Input Video Signal - 1.2 Volts p-p
»Power: 5 Volt DC @ 2 Amp, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
General:
»Regulation: CE, RoHS, WEEE
»Enclosure: Black Metal
»Product Dimensions: 8.2” x 1.67” x 3.9”, Weight: 2 lbs
»Shipping Dimensions: 11.6” x 6.9” x 4.9”, Weight: 5 lbs
Pin 5 – Ground
Pin 3 – Receive
Pin 2 – Transmit
RS-232 cable pin out
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Important Product Warnings:
1. Connect all cables before providing power to the unit.
2. Test for proper operation before securing unit behind walls or in hard to access spaces.
3. If installing the unit into wall or mounting bracket into sheet-rock, provide proper screw support
with bolts or sheet-rock anchors.
Safety Instructions:
Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit.
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Do not use this device near water.
4. Clean only with dry cloth.
5. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has
been damaged in any way including:
»Damage to the power supply or power plug
»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.
How to Contact Key Digital
®
Technical Support
For technical questions about using Key Digital
®
products, please contact us at:
›Phone: [phone]
›E-mail: [email protected]
Repairs and Warranty Service
Should your product require warranty service or repair, please obtain a Key Digital
®
Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number by contacting us at:
›Phone: [phone]
›E-mail: [email protected]
Feedback
Please email any comments/questions about the manual to:
›E-mail: [email protected]
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 Lifetime Product Warranty Policy.
»http://www.keydigital.com/warranty.htm
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