Key Digital Flash Matrix KD-MSW8x3 User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Flash Matrix
Inputs Component or RGBHV Video and Audio
(L, R, Digital PCM) to 3 Independent Outputs
Model KD-MSW8x3
Using the Flash MatrixTM, you can connect up to eight A/V devices and switch
them to one, two, or three TVs or monitors at the same time. Examples include:
- DVD players
- Electronic game boxes
- Cable TV , satellite, and terrestrial DTV set-top receivers
- Digital video recorders (DVRs)
- D-VHS,S-VHS,and VHS VCRs
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Flash MatrixTM / Model KD-MSW8x3
Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these
instructions for safe operation of your unit
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, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
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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.
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 dam-
aged, 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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Flash MatrixTM Operating Instructions
Introduction
The Flash MatrixTM is a versatile multi-input A/V matrix switcher for connecting video and audio
sources to one or more video displays, Televisions or video monitors. It features eight inde-
pendent component video/audio inputs and three independent component video/audio out-
puts. PCM Digital audio can also be switched through the Flash MatrixTM.
The Flash MatrixTM is the ideal solution when your TV, monitor, or receiver doesn't have
enough video and audio inputs. Using the Flash MatrixTM, you can connect up to eight A/V
devices and switch them to one, two, or three TVs or video displays at the same time.
Examples include:
• DVD players
• Electronic game boxes
• Cable TV, satellite, and terrestrial DTV set-top receivers
• Digital video recorders (DVRs)
• D-VHS, S-VHS, and VHS VCRs
How It Works
The Flash MatrixTM has the capacity to independently switch eight sets of component Y, Pb, Pr
(three-wire) or component five-wire (R, G, B, H, V) video and analog/digital audio signals to
any or all of three output jack fields. All input/output selections are clearly displayed on the
front panel with blue LED indicators.
You can also switch S-video (with adapter) and composite video signals from VCRs, digital
video recorders,and satellite set-top receivers through the Flash MatrixTM.
Color-coded BNC jacks are provided on the rear panel for fast and easy hook-up. Each time
an input/output combination is selected, all of the video and audio jacks that correspond to
the selected input are assigned to the selected output.
Switching can be done in any of three ways:
Manually, using the front panel buttons and indicators
Remotely, using the supplied infrared remote control

Connecting A/V Equipment
Connecting your A/V equipment to the Flash MatrixTM is a simple process. Start with Input #1
and proceed to the next higher input each time you add an A/V device.
First, determine the video signal format you want to connect. If an A/V device has component
Y, Pb, Pr (three-wire) or component RGBHV (5-wire) video outputs, use these outputs for best
video quality. If component Y, Pb, Pr or RGBHV video outputs are not available, use the S-
video output instead, but an S-Video adapter cable is necessary. Composite video signals
can also be switched through the Flash MatrixTM, but these signals will have the lowest overall
video quality.
Next, determine whether you want to use the A/V device's analog audio outputs or an avail-
able digital audio output. Use analog outputs if you are switching audio to the analog inputs
of a TV or monitor. Use digital outputs if you are switching audio to an A/V receiver that uses
coaxial digital audio inputs for decoding surround sound signals.
WARNING - Do not connect a digital audio output signal to analog inputs on your TV
or monitor! It may damage your speakers!
The Flash MatrixTM is wired with professional-grade BNC female connectors. These connec-
tors offer a better match to video cables than do smaller RCA connectors. BNC plugs also
provide a positive bayonet lock when installed.
Many consumer A/V devices do not use BNC connectors. If this is the case with some or all
of the equipment, you will need to use RCA-to-BNC adapter plugs or adapter cable assem-
blies in order to connect the Flash MatrixTM to your associated equipment.
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Example 1. Connecting a digital TV set-top receiver with component Y, Pb, Pr
(three-wire) or component five-wire (RGBHV) video outputs to the Flash MatrixTM
Connect the three-wire green, blue, and red (Y, Pb, Pr) cables from your set-top receiver to
the green, blue, and red jacks on the Flash MatrixTM. Connect the white and red analog stereo
audio cables from your set-top receiver to the white and red jacks on the Flash MatrixTM. If you
have a digital audio coax output available on your set-top receiver, you can connect it to the
yellow jack on the Flash MatrixTM.
Connect the green, blue, and red jacks from Outputs 1, 2, or 3 on the Flash MatrixTM to the
corresponding component video jacks on your TV or monitor. Connect the white and red
analog audio jacks from the same output to the corresponding audio jacks on your TV or
monitor.
If you wish to listen to digital audio from your set-top receiver, connect a cable from the yel-
low BNC jack in the same output section (1, 2 or 3) to your A/V receiver's coaxial digital audio
input. Do not connect the Flash MatrixTM digital output to either of the analog audio
inputs on your TV or monitor!
If your set-top receiver uses RGBHV outputs, you will need a 15-pin 'breakout' adapter cable
to use the switcher with your set-top receiver. Connect the red, green, and blue BNC plugs
from this adapter cable to the red, green, and blue jacks on the Flash MatrixTM. Connect the
black and yellow wires from the breakout cable to the white and red (analog audio input)
jacks on the Flash MatrixTM.
You can now connect an RGBHV signal to your monitor or TV by connecting red, green, blue,
white, and red outputs on the Flash MatrixTM directly to red, green, blue, black, and yellow input
jacks on your monitor or TV. These jacks may also be labeled R, G, B, H, and V. A second 15-
pin breakout cable may be required for certain sets.
You will not be able to use analog audio switching in RGB mode, so connect digital audio
(PCM) from your set-top receiver to the Flash Matrix as described above.
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Example 2. Connecting a DVD player or game console with component Y, Pb,
Pr (three-wire) video outputs to the Flash MatrixTM
Connect the three-wire green, blue, and red (Y, Pb, Pr) cables from your set-top receiver to
the green, blue, and red jacks on the Flash MatrixTM.Connect the white and red analog stereo
audio jacks on your set-top receiver to the white and red jacks on the Flash Matrix. If you
have a digital audio output jack on your set-top receiver, you can connect it to the yellow jack
on the Flash Matrix.
Connect the green, blue, and red jacks from Outputs 1, 2, or 3 on the Flash Matrix to the cor-
responding component video jacks on your TV or monitor. Connect the white and red analog
audio jacks from the same output to the corresponding audio jacks on your TV or monitor.
If you wish to listen to digital audio from your DVD player or game console, connect a cable
from the yellow BNC jack in the same output to your A/V receiver's coaxial digital audio
input. Do not connect the Flash Matrix digital output to either of the analog audio inputs on
your TV or monitor!

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Example 3. Connecting devices with S-video (two-wire) or composite video out-
puts to the Flash MatrixTM
S-video connection: You will need a 'breakout' adapter cable to connect your satellite
receiver, DVR, or S-VHS VCR to the Flash MatrixTM. This cable has a S-Video (DIN) plug at one
end and a pair of BNC plugs at the other connected to white and yellow wires.
Connect the white (Y) wire to the green BNC jack in the selected input jack field, and connect
the yellow (C) wire to either the blue or red BNC jack. Connect the white and red analog
stereo audio jacks on your set-top receiver to the white and red jacks on the Flash MatrixTM.
Connect the green BNC jack in the selected output jack field to the white (Y) wire of a sec-
ond S-video to BNC adapter cable. Connect the blue or red jack to the yellow (C) wire on the
adapter cable. Plug the other end into your TV or monitor's S-video input. Connect the white
and red analog stereo audio jacks to your TV or monitor.
Composite video connection: Connect the composite video jack (yellow) from your
VCR or DVR to the green BNC jack in the selected input jack field. Connect another com-
posite video cable from the green BNC jack in the selected output jack field to your TV or
video monitor. Follow the instructions above for connecting analog audio.

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Manual selection and switching of A/V inputs and outputs with the Flash Matrix
Selecting video/audio inputs and switching them with the Flash Matrix is easy and fast.
There are three large pushbuttons with rows of blue LED indicators to the right of them on
the front of the Flash Matrix. Each pushbutton corresponds to a separate video/audio output,
and each indicator lamp corresponds to a video/audio input.
To switch an A/V device connected to a specific input to Outputs 1, 2, or 3, simply push the
button for that output repeatedly until the LED indicator for the desired input is lit. All video
and audio signals connected to that input are automatically sent to the selected output.
With the Flash Matrix, you can send video and audio signals from one input to one, two, or all
three outputs. Simply repeat the input selection process for Outputs 2 and 3. This is a practi-
cal way to send the signal from one device to several TVs or monitors at the same time.

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Remote selection and switching of A/V inputs and outputs with the Flash Matrix
You can operate the Flash Matrix using the supplied infrared (IR) remote control.
Press two digits on the IR remote control to perform the desired input and output switching
function. The first digit you enter corresponds to the desired video/audio output (1,2,3). The
second digit you enter will be the desired input (1-8).
For example, if you wished to connect a DVD player from Input 5 to Output 2, you would
depress the keys 2,5 in that order.
When the first numeric key has been pressed to select the desired video/audio output, a
blue LED channel input indicator on the front panel of the Flash Matrix will blink. Once you
select the desired A/V input, this indicator will stop blinking to confirm your selection.
If you prefer, you can also use the CH+ and CH- keys on the IR remote control to step
through and select input channels once an output channel has been entered with a numeric
key.
RS-232 Control and Multiple Unit Operation
The Flash Matrix can be controlled remotely through its RS-232 and IR ports from AMX,
Crestron, and Dataton systems using standard commands.
You can operate more than one Flash Matrix at the same time by setting the rear panel four-
position DIPswitch. The first two digits represent the unit number (1-15), the third digit repre-
sents the video/audio output (1-3) and the fourth digit represents the video/audio input (1-8).
Example: To switch unit 8's Output 3 to Input 7, you would enter the code 0,8,3,7 followed by
<Enter>. The first two digits, 08, represent the unit number, 3 are the output, and 7 is the
input.

Technical Specifications
Inputs:
8 input groups, each consisting of three component Y, Pb, Pr analog video jacks, two analog
audio jacks, and one PCM digital audio jack. The analog audio input/output jacks can also
be used to switch H and V sync for RGBHV signals.
Video:
Three BNC-type color-coded input jacks (Y, Pb, Pr)
1V p-p @ 75 ohms, terminated
Composite video sync on "Y" input
Analog Audio:
Two BNC-type color-coded input jacks (L, R)
High-impedance (1K ohm) line level inputs
Digital Audio:
One BNC-type color-coded input jack
Standard PCM digital format
Compatible Video Signals:
All standard analog video signal formats that use 50 Hz or 60 Hz refresh are accepted,
including 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 540p/1080i, and 720p
Bandwidth:
-3 dB @ 300 MHz, linear phase passband
Video Gain:
Unity gain for Y, Pb, Pr and RGBHV.
Mechanical:
Size: 17" x 10" x 3.5"
Weight: 10 lbs.
Enclosure Type: Metal
Rack Mount Size: 2 RU, brackets included
Power Requirements: 100-240VAC, 0.9A
Specifications subject to change without notice
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HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL®
Repairs and Warranty Service:
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Should your Flash MatrixTM require warranty service, please contact Key Digital®to obtain a
Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number
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Please contact us at either:
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1-914-667-9700
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email [email protected]
Technical Support:
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For technical questions about using our products, please contact us at either:
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Customer Support
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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.
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