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Introduction

Key Digital

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 Champion Series

 HDMI switchers are designed and engineered to offer the 

best in quality, performance, and reliability while providing a cost effective HDMI switching 

solution. The KD-2X1/KD-4X1 HDMI switchers provide multiple input to one output switching 

and maintain crystal-clear, pristine picture and sound quality.  Champion Series

 HDMI 

switchers are a transparent solution for all digital video/audio switching applications and 

support all SD, HD, and VESA video standards, including 1080p/60, 1920x1200, and 3D.  

KD-2X1/KD-4X1 HDMI switchers feature pushbutton and optical IR switching, status-

monitoring LEDs, and support for advanced HDMI features: 3D, 4K Resolution. 

 

About the KD-2X1/KD-4X1 

 

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

 

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Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) resolutions up to 
1080p (60Hz & 50Hz)

 

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SD & HD:  480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

 

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VESA:  From 640x480p up to 1920x1200p

 

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EDID and HDCP Transparency between display and sources

 

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Supports signal rates up to 10.2 Gb per second

 

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Compliant with HDCP copyright protection

 

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Supports 3D and 4Kx2K Resolutions

 

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Supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

 

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Pushbutton and IR control

 

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Input and Output status indicated by LED

 

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Compatible with all control systems

Advanced HDMI

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 Features

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3D

 – Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats

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4K

 – 4096x2160/24 video resolution support for commercial applications such as Digital Movie 

Theaters, CAD, Post Production, Graphics and etc.

Accessories

 

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External power supply: 5V 1A

 

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HDMI Lacing Clip

 

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Operating Instructions

 

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Warranty Card

Summary of Contents for Champion KD-2X1

Page 1: ...HDMI Switchers The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions Champion Series Operating Instructions KD 2X1 KD 4X1 ...

Page 2: ...rol 3 Remote Control 3 IR Emitter Control 3 Mechanical Technical Specifications 4 Important Product Warnings Safety Instructions 5 How to Contact Key Digital 6 Warranty Information 6 Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual 2012 Key Digital Inc All rights reserved KD 1X2 KD 1X4 ...

Page 3: ...ion About the KD 2X1 KD 4X1 Digital switching of multiple 2 or 4 HDMI inputs to one 1 HDMI output 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 From 640x480p up to 1920x1200p EDID and HDCP Transparency between display and sources Supports signal rates up to 10 2 Gb per second Compliant with HDCP copyright protection ...

Page 4: ...ble Box HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Plasma TV Blu Ray DVD Player Cable Box Satellite Box KD 4X1 KD 4X1 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 co...

Page 5: ...eption of the IR command signals 10 16 2009 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 R1 4 5 7 8 6 R2 0 9 R3 Device Select Auto Power Off Power On www keydigital com Input Input Select Input Select Scroll Up Down R1 R2 R3 Reserved for future use Numeric Keypad All buttons not listed described in this manual are currently inactive IR Emitter Control When using an IR Emitter IR Extender sold separately the IR Emitter must be m...

Page 6: ...r Mode at up to 12 bits color Lossless Compressed Digital Audio Supports lossless compressed digital audio Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD Master Audio DDC Signal Data Input DDC Signal 5 Volts p p TTL HDMI Video Audio Signal Input Video Signal 1 2 Volts p p HDMI Connector HDMI Connector Type A 19 Pin Female I2C Communication EDID and HDCP Bi Directional Transparency from Display to Sour...

Page 7: ...mation 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 VESA Video Electronics Standards Association An international standards body for computer graphics founded in the late 1980s by NEC Home Electronics and eight other video display adapter manufacturers HDCP High Bandw...

Page 8: ...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 de...

Page 9: ...echnical Support For technical questions about using Key Digital products please contact us at Phone 914 667 9700 E mail tech keydigital com Marketing and Public Relations For marketing and public relations information please contact us at Phone 914 667 9700 E mail marketing keydigital com Repairs and Warranty Service Should your product require warranty service or repair please obtain a Key Digit...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

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Page 12: ...ideo 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 Rev 1 Aug 2012 ...

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