Phantom Series HDMI /DVI Distribution Amplifiers Operating Instructions KD-HDDA1X2 KD-HDDA1X3 Key Digital, led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutions for virtually all applications where high quality video imaging is important. Key Digital is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers. We provide total video system solutions because we know and help drive the technology, the industry, the business, and all the latest up-and-coming standards. But most of all, we know exactly what you need for your unique application - the right solution. KD-HDDA1X8 Key Digital Phantom Series HDMI/DVI Distribution Amplifiers are designed and engineered to offer the best in quality, performance, and reliability while providing a cost effective HDMI/DVI distribution solution. The KD-HDDA1X2, KD-HDDA1X3,, KD-HDDA1X8 HDMI Distribution Amplifiers provide single input to multiple output distribution and maintain crystalclear, pristine picture and sound quality. Key Digital Phantom Series Distribution Amplifiers are a transparent solution for all digital video/audio distribution applications and support all HD and SD video standards, including 1080p/60. KD-HDDA Distribution Amplifiers statusmonitoring LEDs, and support for HDMI CEC. 521 East 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Phone :: 914.667.9700 Fax :: 914.668.8666 Web :: www.keydigital.com Rev 2 Aug. 2011
Page 4 Page 1 eo* Quick Setup Guide KD-BBTX Up to 300 Table of Contents Step 1: Find a safe and convenient location to mount or place your KD-HDDA unit Step 2: EDID Begin Control with the KD-HDDA unit and all input/output devices turned off with power cables removed Step 3: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D source device to the input port of your KD-HDDA unit Step 4: Connect your HDMI or DVI-D displays to the output port of your KD-HDDA unit DVI Step 5: Be sure the Operation Mode Switch is set to the Normal position Step 6: Connect power to the KD-HDDA unit Step 7: Power on input/output devices Digital HDMI to DVI adapters, DMI and KD-MFHDMI KD-BBRX Introduction................................................................ 2 About KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; ; KD-HDDA1X8................. 2 DVI Applications for KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; ; KD-HDDA1X8........... 2 Accessories................................................................ 3 Installation and Operation...................................................... 3 EDID Control Settings........................................................ 3 Firmware Upgrades.......................................................... 4 Terminology................................................................ 5 EDID Control KD-BBTX Up to 300 Mechanical / Technical Specifications............................................ 6 Important Product Warnings................................................... 7 Safety Instructions........................................................... 7 How to Contact Key Digital.................................................... 8 Warranty Information......................................................... 9 Cable Box HDMI/DVI* *To connect DVI use Key Digital HDMI to DVI adapters, part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI Rcvr. Sub-Woofer Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual. Note: No signal conversion is done on the KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; ; KD-HDDA1X8. If input signal is HDMI output signal will be HDMI. If input signal is DVI output signal will be DVI. 2011 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 2 Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Key Digital Phantom Series KD-HDDA HDMI Distribution Amplifier. KD-HDDA Distribution Amplifiers are designed to interface your HDMI or DVI-D source device, such as DVD player, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), Set Top Box, or PC to multiple HDMI or DVI-D compatible displays. About the KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; ; KD-HDDA1X8 Distribution of one HDMI input to multiple (2, 3, 4 or 8) HDMI outputs Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) resolutions up to 1080p (60Hz & 50Hz) SD & HD: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p VESA / DVI: From 640x480p up to 1920x1080p EDID Control featuring 4 internal library settings or auto EDID selection of display Supports signal rates up to 10.2 Gb per second Supports HDMI and DVI-D ½Cable ½ Compliant Box with HDCP copyright protection Compliant with all HDMI versions HDMI/DVI Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) * Input and Output status indicated by LED lights Firmware upgradable Rack mountable HDMI/DVI DVI Applications for KD-HDDA1X2; KD-HDDA1X3; ; * Rcvr. KD-HDDA1X8 KD-HDDA Distribution Amplifiers can also be used with DVI-D sources and displays. For these applications, *To connect DVI, use HDMI use to DVI adapters DVI to HDMI (Key Digital model number KD-MFHDMI or KD-FMHDMI) adapters. Note that while HDMI supports both video and audio over an HDMI cable, DVI-D supports only video. Desktop PC Accessories EDID Control EDID Control *To connect DVI use Key Digital HDMI to DVI adapters, part numbers KD-FMHDMI and KD-MFHDMI DVI ½ External power supply: 5V 3A ½ Rack Ears ½ Operating Instructions ½ Warranty Card KD-BBTX KD-BBRX Up to 300 Sub-Woofer Installation and Operation Before permanently securing the unit for final installation of cabling behind walls or ceilings, test for proper operation of the unit and the cables in your system. It is recommended that you leave enough ventilation space to provide sufficient airflow and cooling, especially if you are going to leave the unit powered at all times. Active Input / Output LED Indicators The front LED indicators indicate that a valid HDMI / DVI-D connection is made between the KD-HDDA unit and each Input / Output. EDID Control Settings At times, your HDMI sources and display may not synchronize properly. This is when EDID* control should be utilized. KD-HDDA Distribution Amps feature an internal library of default settings that ensure that your HDMI source s output is compatible with the display devices. ON OFF 1 2 3 = 101 Dip Switch Configurations: NOTE: the DIP settings are 0 = down / off and 1 = up / on. Please reset the unit by either unplugging and plugging the HDMI connections, or via a power cycle for the new settings to take effect. Configuration Description 000 Auto selection of highest common EDID of output devices 001 EDID copied from first connected output regardless of output number (1-8) 010 Video = 1080i, = L/R Stereo 011 Video = 1080i, = All formats including HDMI 1.3a/b 100 Video = 3D 1080p, = L/R Stereo 101 Video = 3D 1080p, = All formats including HDMI 1.3a/b 110 Video = 1080p =L/R Stereo 111 Video = 1080p = All formats including HDMI 1.3a/b All Others Highest common EDID of output devices Example of EDID Auto Select: If one of your system s displays supports 1080p, however the second display only supports up to 1080i (does not support 1080p), then the highest common EDID format supported is 1080i. By choosing the Auto Select EDID Setting, your KD-HDDA unit will inform your source device to output 1080i in order to ensure that all displays receive a supported signal. * EDID (Extended display identification data) is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a source device.
Page 4 Page 5 Firmware Upgrades From time-to-time, Key Digital provides updates for the firmware that operates and controls your KD-HDDA unit. These updates are optional, and you should only perform upgrades as provided and instructed by Key Digital. Periodically check out web site at www.keydigital.com for the latest firmware updates for your unit. Firmware Upgrade Procedure 1. Make sure you have the required equipment for upgrading your KD-HDDA device: a. PC with a serial port capable of 57600 Baud Rate b. Straight male-female DB9 serial cable no longer that 10 ft. Note: Null modem cable is NOT supported. 2. Download desired firmware from www.keydigital.com. Unzip the firmware ZIP file to any directory on your PC. 3. Make sure that no devices are using the Serial COM port on your PC. 4. Disconnect Power from the KD-HDDA unit. 5. Set the rear panel Operation switch to Program. 6. Connect an cable to the serial port on your PC and the other end to the port on the rear panel of the KD-HDDA unit. 7. Double-click the UartBootLoader.exe file. The Key Digital BootLoader window will pop up. 8. Reconnect Power to the KD-HDDA unit. 9. Select the correct port used for your computer s connection. 10. Push Open File button and select firmware file (file extension.hex) 11. Press Start button 12. When the firmware had been updated, disconnect the power supply from your KD-HDDA unit. The power supply MUST be disconnected (either from the back of your unit or from the wall outlet) to have a complete power shutdown reset. 13. Disconnect the cable between the unit and your PC. 14. With the power disconnected, set the rear-panel Operation switch to Normal mode. 15. Reconnect the power supply to your KD-HDDA unit. The firmware upgrade is now complete and your KD-HDDA unit is now ready for operation. Terminology Below is a list of terms and acronyms that reoccur in this Owner s Manual and are commonly referred to in the A/V Industry: CEC DVI-D EDID VESA HDCP HDMI Consumer Electronics Control Digital Video Interface Digital Extended Display Identification Data Video Electronics Standards Association High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection High-Definition Multimedia Interface An optional protocol used in HDMI systems that allows HDMI devices to pass control functions along to all devices within the system. A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog video signals into digital video signals to accommodate digital monitors. Typically used for PC monitors, the video portion of HDMI is compatible with DVI-D using simple adapters. A VESA standard data format that contains basic information about a monitor and its capabilities. Information includes vendor information, maximum image size, color characteristics, factory pre-set timings, frequency range limits, and character strings for the monitor name and serial number. An international standards body for computer graphics founded in the late 1980s by NEC Home Electronics and eight other video display adapter manufacturers. The copy protection scheme adopted for use with HDMI/DVI. An uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface that supports over one cable standard, enhanced, and high-definition video, and multi-channel audio. IR Infrared IR, like the infrared remote control. Simply point the front of an IR remote control unit towards the IR sensor on the product to be controlled. LED Light Emitting Diode Small light bulbs that illuminate to indicate a selection, and are used as status indicators
Page 6 Page 7 Mechanical / Technical Specifications Inputs Outputs Bandwidth Compliance With HDMI Standard Link Deep Color Support Lossless Compressed Digital DDC Signal (Data) HDMI Video/ Signal HDMI Connector I2C Communication 1 HDMI Connector 8/4/3/2 HDMI Connectors TMDS bandwidth 10.2 Gb/s Supports HDMI1.3+, HDMI1.2, HDMI1.1, DVI1.1 and HDCP Single Link: 1080p/60, 12 bit color depth, 1920x1200 max Supports digital video formats in Deep Color Mode at up to 12 bits/ color Supports lossless compressed digital audio (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS -HD Master ) Input DDC Signal: 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Input Video Signal: 1.2 Volts p-p HDMI Connector: Type A, 19 Pin Female EDID and HDCP Bi-Directional Transparency from Display to Source EDID Control Active outputs connected via HDMI, or from internal library of default 4 EDID settings Power Source 5 Volt DC @ 3 Amp, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Dimensions KD-HDDA1X2, 1X3, 1X4 W=8.5, H=1.75, D=4 KD-HDDA1X8 W=17, H=1.75, D=4 Weight KD-HDDA1X2, 1X3, 1X4 2 Lbs KD-HDDA1X84 3.2 Lbs 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 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.
Page 8 Page 9 How to Contact Key Digital System Design Group (SDG) For system design questions please contact us at: E-mail: sdg@keydigital.com 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 limited two-year parts and labor warranty. Key Digital Trainings For questions about Key Digital Trainings please contact us at: E-mail: training@keydigital.com Customer Support For customer support questions please contact us at: E-mail: customersupport@keydigital.com Technical Support For technical questions about using Key Digital products, please contact us at: E-mail: tech@keydigital.com Marketing and Public Relations: For marketing and public relations information, please contact us at: E-mail: marketing@keydigital.com 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: E-mail: rma@keydigital.com Feedback Please email any comments/questions about the manual to: E-mail: customersupport@keydigital.com