Key Digital KD-MSW 8x3 User manual

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KEY DIGITAL SYSTEMS INTRODUCES A NEW MATRIX SWITCHER
WITH UP TO 8 INPUTS AND 3 OUTPUTS, COMPATIBLE WITH ANY
HDTV OR SDTV FORMAT
Flash Matrix (KD-MSW 8x3) Digital Video Switcher Meets the Requirements for Demonstration
Infrastructure in Home Theater, Commercial, and Retail Applications
Riverdale, NY (CEDIA, September 2002) – KEY DIGITAL SYSTEMS, Inc. (KDS) is launching at
CEDIA 2002 the Flash Matrix (KD-MSW8x3), a new Matrix Switcher with 8 Inputs of Component
Video (YPrPb) and Audio (L,R, digital PCM), or up to 8 inputs RGBHV plus digital PCM, to 3
independent outputs (YPrPb, L,R, digital PCM; or RGBHV, plus digital PCM). All connectors are
standard BNC jacks, for quick and easy installation and greatest compatibility. The Flash Matrix is ideal
for very high-end home theater installations, and complex retail applications that require the ability to

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handle a large number of component video inputs, featuring 8 component or VGA video and audio input
groups and 3 output groups. The Flash Matrix also offers great expandability, and is compatible with
any digital HDTV or SDTV format.
The new Flash Matrix offers maximum compatibility by supporting all HDTV and SDTV formats,
including 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i/540p, and 720p. For VGA switching, it supports resolutions up
to 1366x768 at 72 Hz. Offering the ultimate in component or VGA signal connectivity for commercial or
high-end home theater installations, the Flash Matrix ensures flawless switching and crystal-clear
distribution of video and audio signals.
Convenient Controls
The Flash Matrix brings ease of complex component or VGA signal switching to a new level, with three
ways to control. The included infrared remote control allows you to switch between any input and output
group with the push of a few buttons. In addition to the IR remote control, the Flash Matrix offers a
standard RS-232 port, which can accept standard ASCII commands. This enables control of the Flash
Matrix with a 3rd party home theater control system, such as those sold by Creston, AMX, Panja,
Dataton, (or from a standard PC). Any input group can be connected to any or all of the output groups.
For an easy visual look at what is going on within the Flash Matrix, the front panel features 3 rows of 8
LED’s, to show which input(s) and output(s) are currently connected. To round out the control
capabilities of the Flash Matrix, there are three manual override buttons conveniently located on the
front panel, when the situation calls for hands-on, quick control.
Easy Installation and Expandability
Key Digital System’s Flash Matrix offers virtually unlimited expansion capability. Multiple units can be
daisy-chained together when the application requires, to easily increase the number of digital inputs.
Each switcher could have individual IR and RS232 address from 0 to 15. Therefore up to 15 switchers
can be controlled from a single remote in one room. Plus, the Flash Matrix is housed in a convenient 2U
rack mountable frame, to make installation easy and convenient.
Widest Range of Signal Compatibility
The Flash Matrix supports all HDTV and SDTV formats, including 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i/540p,
and 720p, at either 50 or 60 Hz refresh rates. Bandwidth is -3 dB at 140 MHz, linear phase pass band.
Video gain is unity 2x for Y, Pb, and Pr. All input and output groups support the same scanning formats.

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Pricing and Availability
The Flash Matrix has a manufacturer’s suggested list price of $1,599, and is currently available. The
Flash Matrix comes with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty.
About Key Digital Systems
Key Digital Systems (KDS) has emerged as a CES award-winning developer of leading-edge technology
supporting HDTV custom installers, consumers, home theater retailers, corporations, and broadcasters.
Founded in 2000 by HDTV industry pioneer Mike Tsinberg, KDS has established itself as a company
uniquely capable of identifying and creating “glue” products that enable seemingly incompatible products
to work together. The company manufactures a wide range of engineering solutions in the area of digital
signal processing and distribution, marketed as "glue" products to the HDTV community. Key Digital
System's wide range of products includes Scalers, Switchers, Distribution Amplifiers, and Video
Adapters/Transcoders which effectively and economically link HDTV components manufactured to
diverging specifications. By uniquely enabling non-compatible equipment to "talk" to each other, Key
Digital Systems has established itself as an intelligent resource in the evolving HDTV marketplace.
Products by Key Digital Systems are available nationwide in leading retail outlets as well as via an
extensive dealer network. For more information please visit the corporate website at
www.keydigital.com. For trade press, visit http://www.keydigital.com/tradepress.htm.
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