Specification Sheet

Product Description:

KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers by Key Digital® are state-of-the-art HDMI (HDCP compliant) multi-input to one output switchers that maintain crystal-clear, pristine pictureand sound quality. Both switchers present a transparent solution for home theaters, custom installers, retailers, and all digital video/audio switching applications.

KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers support ALL digital HD and SD video standards including 1080p/60, and a multitude of analog and digital audio formats.

KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers feature IAS™ Intelligent Auto Sense signal detection and switching, pushbutton control, status monitoring, LEDs, IR remote control, and support for HDMI’s CEC.

KD-HDMI2x1 & KD-HDMI4x1 switchers support multiple unit expandability, are individually addressable and DVI-D compatible with Key Digital® adapters and cables.

Product Features:

Digital switching of multiple (2 or 4) HDMI inputs to one (1) HDMI output

Compatible with all video resolutions

Auto sensing signal presence and switching to active input

Supports HDMI, Toslink, PCM and analog L/R Audio

Compliant with HDCP Copy Protection

Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

Pushbutton control, and corresponding LEDs for status

HDMI hot-plug detect LEDs provided on the input HDMI connectors

Easy-to-operate IR remote control

RS-232 port

Wired IR control port

Compatible with all control systems

Field upgradable firmware [see note 1]

Built-in mounting flanges

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Video & Audio Formats Supported

HDMI Video & Audio:

Handles clock rates up to 165 MHz

Compatible with all video resolutions, including:

Up to 1080p/60

ALL frame rates, including 60 Hz, 50 Hz, and 72 Hz refresh rates

Supports products with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

In addition to the audio over the HDMI link, supports the following audio formats:

Toslink Optical audio inputs and output

Digital PCM audio inputs and outputs

Analog stereo left & right audio inputs and outputs

Video & Audio Input Banks

Up to four (4) HDMI Video/Audio input banks labeled “Input 1” ,“Input 2” and “Input 3” and “Input 4” on the front panel, with the following connectors:

HDMI Video & Audio: HDMI Type A 19-pin connectors

In addition to audio over the HDMI link, input options for audio include:

Toslink optical audio inputs (Toslink connectors)

Digital PCM audio inputs (white RCA female jacks)

Analog stereo left & right audio inputs (4 or 2 RCA female jack pairs: [white = left & red = right]

Video & Audio Output Bank

One (1) HDMI Video/Audio output bank labeled “Output 1” on the rear panel, with the following connectors:

HDMI Video & Audio: HDMI Type A 19-pin connector In addition to the audio provided over the HDMI link, output options for audio include:

Digital PCM audio outputs (white RCA female jack), if digital PCM is input from a sourceToslink optical audio Analog stereo left & right audio outputs (2 RCA female jack pairs: [white = left] & [red = right])

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ConnectorsEach input and the output is comprised of the following connectors:

HDMI: HDMI Type A 19-pin connector Digital Coaxial PCM audio: 1 x RCA female, white = left jackOptical audio: Toslink connectorAnalog stereo left & right audio: RCA female (1 each color-coded left & right)

RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin5-pin power connector for external AC-DC power supply

3.5 mm mono jack for serial (wired) IR input

Status and ControlUser-selectable input video and audio source for distribution to the display:

Pushbutton control, and corresponding LEDs for statusHDMI hot-plug detect LEDs provided on the input HDMI connectors

IR remote control:Separate front- and rear-panel IR sensors provided Supports up to 99 units on the same IR network

Wired IR serial connector providedRS-232 port:

Compatible with all control systems: AMX, Crestron, Elan, Control4, Xantech etc.Used for Firmware upgrades

Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

MechanicalOperating Temperature Range: 0° – 70° C (32° – 158° F)Product Size: 17 x 11 x 1.5 inches

(excluding mounting flanges)Product Weight: 8 lbs. (excluding external power supply)Enclosure type: MetalInput power: External AC-DC power supply included (5 Volt DC @ 5 Amps, 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz)

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KD-HDMI4x1HDMI Switcher with capability of switching 4 HDMI/HDCP/DVID (up to 1080p) Inputs to 1 HDMI/HDCP/DVID Output

KD-HDMI2x1HDMI Auto Switcher with capability of switching 2 HDMI/HDCP/DVID (up to 1080p) Inputs to 1 HDMI/HDCP/DVID Output

[1] Contact Key Digital® (tech@keydigital.com) with the Serial Number of your unit to determine the correct Firmware Upgrade procedure for your unit. Check our web site at www.keydigital.com for Firmware Upgrade instructions and notification of any available Firmware Upgrades for your unit.

Specification Sheet

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

Toslink Audio

Toslink Audio

back

front

RS232 Control

Wired IR

IR Control

IR Control

Surround Sound

KD-HDMI4x1

Plasma TV

DVR Player

Cable Box

Satellite Box

DVD Player

HDMI

521 East 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Phone :: 914.667.9700 Fax :: 914.668.8666

Web :: www.keydigital.com

Key Digital® Exclusive Technologies Supported Technologies

Home Theater Application

Model: KD-HDMI2x1

Entertainment Venue Application

Model: KD-HDMI4x1

HDMI

back

front

HDMIToslink Audio

Toslink Audio

RS232 Control

Wired IR

IR Control

IR Control

Surround Sound

KD-HDMI2x1

Cable Box

DVD Player

Projector

HDMI

HDMI

KD-HDMI2x1

KD-HDMI4x1