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Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these
instructions for safe operation of your unit
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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HD LEEZATM - Video Processor - Model KD-
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Note: Start at Section #7 to skip the Introductory Discussions
BASICS
1. INTRODUCTION TO HD LEEZATM, MODEL KD-HD1080P
Page 1
2. THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF OWNING HD LEEZATM
Page 4
3. OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTED BY HD LEEZATM
Page 4
4. USER-CONTROL FEATURES
Page 5
5. SDI INPUT: ANOTHER “HIDDEN” BENEFIT OF HD LEEZATM
Page 6
6. INCLUDED WITH HD LEEZATM
Page 6
SET-UP DETAILS
7. QUICK SETUP OF HD LEEZATM, MODEL KD-HD1080P
Page 7
7.1 Connect HD LeezaTM into Your Installation
Page 8
7.2 Make a Picture
Page 12
7.3 “Fine-tune” the System Settings
Page 20
7.4 PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Page 28
7.5 “ISF”: Imaging Science Foundation®, Inc. Display Calibration
Page 29
8. HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL®
Page 32
9. REPAIR AND WARRANTY
Page 32
APPENDICES
Appendix A: HD LeezaTM 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
SPECIAL SECTIONS (AT END OF MANUAL)
1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2. Firmware Upgrade Log
3. Display Matrix – Preferred HD LeezaTM Resolution Settings for Popular
Displays

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If you have any comments about HD LeezaTM or this HD LeezaTM
Operating Manual, please contact us at: [e-mail]

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1. INTRODUCTION TO HD LEEZATM, MODEL KD-HD1080P
Q: HD LeezaTM (HD LEEZATM, or HDLTM), Model KD-HD1080P -- What is it?
A: HD LEEZATM (HD LeezaTM), Model KD-1080P:
Is a video processor and switcher / home theater backbone
Has flexible and varied input and output formats (physical connectors and video formats)
Sizes Video precisely to match the “Sweet Spot” (typically “Native Resolution”) for any
display
Q: What does a Video Processor do?
A: A Video Processor “scales” video to match the “Native Resolution” of
your display, and performs Video adjustment functions like brightness,
contrast, gamma, sharpness, etc.
A Video Scaler:
–Takes one video format IN and converts it to another video format OUT
The Scaler conversion can include:
–SCAN conversion (like interlaced to progressive)
–Scan RATE conversion (like 50 Hz to 60 Hz)
–RESOLUTION conversion, like 640 pixels to 1920 pixels
–FORMAT conversion, like Analog (RGB, Component Video) to Digital (DVI)
–ASPECT RATIO conversion, like 4:3 to 16:9
NOTE: These operating instructions are for HD LeezaTM Model KD-1080P installed with
Version B014C of the firmware. Lower (older) versions of the firmware will not
support all functionality described in this manual. Please contact [e-mail]
for a free on-line upgrade. Subsequent (higher) firmware versions may also require you
to follow appended instructions.

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Q: Why do I need a Video Processor?
A: Problem:
You have a “standard definition” DVD movie you want to watch on your high-
resolution display
Key Digital®has the Solution for you:
Scale your input and adjust the video with your HD LeezaTM Video Processor
Q: But what if my DVD player or even my display already has a Scaler?
A: Turn it OFF and use HD LeezaTM instead, because HD LeezaTM has a very high quality
built-in scaler called “Clear Matrix Pro” which takes all the different input formats and
lights up your display in the best way:
The scaler in your DVD player can’t match the quality of HD LeezaTM, so turn it Off
(use 480 interlaced out) and let HD LeezaTM perform the video scaling
The scaler in your display also can’t match the quality of HD LeezaTM, so be sure to
use the “Native Resolution” or preferred settings for your display that are provided
by Key Digital®in the HD LeezaTM Display Matrix (available on our web site, or
contact [e-mail]
Scale your input and adjust the video with your HD LeezaTM Video Processor
HD LeezaTM uses a Key Digital’s®proprietary “Clear Matrix ProTM” 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 backbone” for home theater conversion today.
SD
Source
DVD
Player
HDTV
Display

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HD LEEZATM 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. These new TVs and projectors use imaging devices
with fixed, measurable arrays of vertical and horizontal pixels, and they employ a 'progressive'
picture scanning process wherein all lines of picture information are presented at once.
HD LeezaTM is the best way to match lower-resolution interlaced and progressive-scan video
from a DVD player, satellite TV receiver, or VHS tape player to higher-resolution plasma, LCD,
DLP, and LCoS TVs and projectors. HD LeezaTM will also get rid of image flicker by
converting from interlaced to progressive scanning, and correct for any abnormal motion
artifacts that can result from this process.
HD LeezaTM allows you the most flexibility in matching your video sources to the specific
resolution of your Display. Its high-quality Clear Matrix PROTM processor provides smooth,
film-like images from a variety of video sources, and user menus let you fine-tune picture
quality to your liking. With HD LeezaTM, you can also cross-convert between digital TV
formats including 480p, 720p, 768p, 1080i/540p, and 1080p.
Key Digital®Technology built into each HD LeezaTM:
• Clear Matrix ProTM
• SDSTM (Super Digital Scaling)
• DPETM (Digital Picture Enhancement)
• DSXTM (Dynamic Stretch Enhancement)
• DEETM (Digital Edge Enhancement)
• HOVOTM (Horizontal Offset Vertical Offset)
• DVICTM (Digital Video Internal Clock Exchange)
• DVPCTM (Digital Video Phase Controller)

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• LHBCTM (Linear High Bandwidth Circuit)
• Multi-Layer Boards and Surface Mount Technology
Note: Digital Light Processing and DLP are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments
Corporation.

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2. THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF OWNING HD LEEZATM,
MODEL KD-HD1080P
You’ll be delighted by the many convenient and advanced features HD LeezaTM
provides to your Home Theater:
HD LeezaTM is Home Theater “Backbone” Switcher and Video Processor
– All in ONE product
– HD and SD
– PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Accepts a wide variety of Inputs & Outputs, like
–Digital and Analog
–RGBHV, DVI with support for HDCP HD input sources, Component, YPbPr, SDI
Also support HDMI video using HDMI<>DVI adapters at the input and
output to HD LeezaTM
Regardless of input video format or the Native Resolution of your display
– HD LeezaTM lets you find that “Sweet Spot” for your display
– Whatever it is
– With only the highest-quality scaling and video processing
HD LeezaTM has built-in ISF®software so you can calibrate your display
3. OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTED BY HD LEEZATM,
MODEL KD-HD1080P
DTV/HDTV standard display formats:
–704x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x540p, 1920x1080p
Plasma/LCD standard resolutions:
– 852x480, 1024x512, 1024x1024, 1280x768, 1440x788, 1365x768, 1366x768
PC standard display formats:
–640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1920x1200 (Wide
UXGA)
Other display formats:
HD LEEZATM Video Processor

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– 720x480 NTSC, 852x576 PAL, 1440x788, 1280x960, 1440x960, 1365x1024,
1920x1200
4. USER-CONTROL FEATURES FOR HD LEEZATM, MODEL
KD-HD1080P
HD LeezaTM 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 – so video gurus can tweak it to their own special preferences.
HD LeezaTM has more controls than any of today’s displays:
–Brightness
–Contrast
–Image position & size
Plus:
–2-D Enhancement
–Gamma
–Aspect Ratio In & Out
–Non-linear stretch
–Letterbox (vertical and horizontal)
–Independent blue and red saturation
–Test patterns (also available through RS-232)
IR Remote Control:
–With “Hot” buttons
–Discrete codes available, so you can program your Pronto
RS-232C Port:
–So you can control HD LeezaTM from any control system, like Crestron
–So you can upgrade the firmware to add new features as they are provided by
Key Digital®over the Internet
Memory feature lets you store separate preferences for each input device
Dynamic Non Linear Stretch Mode "Dynamic Stretch Enhancement" (DSXTM) is
also provided as an added user-option for matching the source material to the
aspect ratio of the display

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5. SDI INPUT: ANOTHER “HIDDEN” BENEFIT OF HD
LEEZATM, MODEL KD-HD1080P
HD Leeza’sTM Input supports “SDI” -- the high-quality digital studio standard. This is one of
many benefits HD LeezaTM has to offer. See the table below – DVI and HDMI sources must
include HDCP copy protection for high definition material. Thus, if you have a DVI or HDMI
HD source, you must have a DVI display, because the analog ports must be disabled, by law.
This is not the case for SDI sources, which do not need to abide by any copy protection
standard. The SDI port on HD LeezaTM gives you the advantage to enjoy high-quality digital
sources on any display (including DVI). Also, since the lowest resolution supported by DVI is
480 progressive, the source must already be converted from interlaced to progressive,
perhaps by a low-quality scaler. Not so for SDI, which permits 480 interlaced, and hence you
can enjoy the benefits of the high-quality scaling provided by HD LeezaTM. For maximum
picture quality, whenever possible, please be sure to use 480i (not 480p) source inputs to
HD LeezaTM.
6. INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD LEEZATM, MODEL KD-
HD1080P
Open the carton and you will find inside the following contents:
1. HD LeezaTM unit
2. Power cord
3. Special DB9 cable
4. This Instruction Manual
5. Rack-mount ears
6. IR Remote Control and batteries
7. Warranty card
480p
480i
Resolution
YES
NO
Copy
Protection
DVI
SDI

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WARNING!!! The special DB9 (black) cable included with your HD LeezaTM shipment is for
firmware upgrades only. Please do not plug that cable into HD LeezaTM for any other
reason -- it will erase ALL the firmware inside and you will need to re-load the firmware.
7. QUICK SETUP OF HD LEEZATM, MODEL KD-HD1080P
Connecting and using your HD LeezaTM Video Processor / Home Theater backbone and
Switcher is a simple process. It is truly as easy as 1... 2... 3…
1. Connect HD LeezaTM into your installation: understand the
functionality of your HD LeezaTM Video Processor, and hook up the
Inputs and Outputs.
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 LeezaTM for your particular display format (DVI, RGB, or Component
Video) and Resolution (find that “Sweet Spot” that makes the best
picture).
3. “Fine-tune” the system settings: perform all video processing and
set-up adjustments, and SAVE your preferences for each input.
Please be sure to take note of the following Appendices and
Special Sections at the end of this Manual, should you have a
specific need as you go through this Operating Instructions
Manual:
APPENDICES
Appendix A: HD LeezaTM 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
SPECIAL SECTIONS (AT END OF MANUAL)
1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2. Firmware Upgrade Log
3. Display Matrix – Preferred HD LeezaTM Resolution Settings for Popular

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Displays
You are strongly advised to examine Special Section #2 to
review the latest features and improvements added in each
Firmware Upgrade.

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7.1 Connect HD LeezaTM into Your Installation
Understand the functionality of your HD LeezaTM Video
Processor,
and hook up the Inputs and Outputs.
HD LEEZATM INPUT/OUTPUT BACKPANEL
Q: Once I have HD LeezaTM out of the carton, what do I need to do first?
A: You need to connect HD LeezaTM into your system. Here are some typical devices connected
to the Inputs and Outputs of HD Leeza:
You must also supply power to your HD LeezaTM unit. Refer to the following input power
specifications:
1. Input Power: 100 to 240V AC, 40 Watts.
2. Insert the line cord at the back of your HD
LeezaTM unit, and be sure to provide the
proper power for the unit.
3. Be sure to set the Power Input Switch next
to the line cord on the back of HD LeezaTM
to the proper line voltage, 115 or 220 VAC.

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Q: What are HD Leeza’sTM Inputs and Outputs?
A: Here are the Inputs and Outputs:
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
SD (ANALOG) -- BNC:
2 Analog Composite Video
2 S-Video (DIN)
Component Video (YPbPr)
HD (ANALOG) -- BNC:
Component Video (YPbPr)
ANALOG BNC:
Component Video (YPbPr) or RGBHV**
DIGITAL:
2 DVI-D with support for HDCP HD
sources
1 SDI 270 Mb/s (BNC)
ANALOG RGB* (15-pin D-sub)
DIGITAL:
DVI-D with HDCP support
*Note: RGBHV inputs were adjusted to remove image “banding” with Sony/LG, Bell/ExpressVu, Dish
6000 boxes. This is a by-pass input.
**Note: The Analog Output turns OFF for DVI and HDMI inputs with HDCP copy protection – this is a
mandatory requirement, and only the DVI Output will be active in this instance.
Q: Do you have any preferred or recommended input devices to connect to
HD LeezaTM?
A: Input devices recommendations:
If your display is truly capable of HDMI-DVI/HDCP, you can use the DVI/HDCP input to HD LeezaTM
from your STB or DVD players. However, if your display is DVI non-HDCP or RGBHV, please
avoid using the DVI/HDCP input. With HDMI-DVI/HDCP, HD LeezaTM is only legally authorized to
display through the DVI/HDCP output.
Recommended signal sources for non-HDCP connections:
oFor HDTV formats:
RGBHV set for 1080i – Samsung, Zenith, Sony, etc.
YPbPr set for 1080i – Samsung, Zenith, Sony, etc.
oFor SDTV formats 480i/60 or 576i/50:
SDI, YPbPr, S-Video, and Composite video
A VCR used with HD LeezaTM must have a Time Base Corrector (TBC). One such VCR we
recommend is JVC HRS9911, and use the S-Video connection from this VCR for best performance.

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Another recommendation is to use a stand-alone TBC such as AVT5008 sold at under $200 from this
website: http://w w w.dvdirect.com/shop/product.asp?sku=AVT5008