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521 East 3

rd

 

Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 • www.keydigital.com 

Rev 0 

– Aug, 2020 

 

 

About KD-UFS42

 

Key Digital® KD-UF42 is a 4K/18G KD-

App Ready Presentation Switcher kit with CEC Manager™, auto 

switching, and audio de-embedding creating a user-friendly, simplified presentation system. KD-UFS42 features 

two HDMI, one Display Port, and one VGA + L/R analog audio input. Mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs 

enable au presenter views and the HDBaseT output marries in with the included KD-X40MRx for 

integrating monitors or projectors up to 40m / 131ft away when the selected source is outputting 4K/UHD (up to 

70m / 230ft at 1080p). Designed for professional audio video installations in huddle spaces, conference rooms, 

classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, and more, KD-UFS42 enables the connected video sources to be 

displayed on up to two connected displays while analog (balanced/unbalanced) and digital (PCM) audio de-

embed ports feed audio of the selected source into an amplifier, DSP, or sound bar. Integrating KD-UFS42 with 

KD-AMP220 and KD-CAMUSB will enable an app-ready all-in-one solution for control of video switching, sound 

and speech enforcement, and PTZ camera control

. Key Digital CEC Manager™ enables basic controls of the 

connected displays for a simplistic all-in-one integration system. KD-UFS42 presentation switcher supports all 

SD, HD, VESA and Ultra HD/4K video standards with HDR header information included in a variety of 4K EDID 

handshakes. In addition to IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP control, KD-UFS42 can also be controlled via trigger voltage 

and features status monitoring LEDs. 

Key Features  

 

Presentation Switcher Kit:

 Includes KD-UFS42 and KD-X40MRx.  

 

Presentation Switching: 

2 HDMI, 1 Display Port, and 1 VGA + L/R audio source selection by push 

button, IP, RS-232, IR, auto switching, or trigger control.  

 

Ultra HD/4K: 

Supports up to 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4 (signals up to 18Gbps 

bandwidth)  

 

Auto-Switching:

 Automatic selection of newly detected source and switching from newly disconnected 

source when enabled  

 

CEC Manager™:

 Power, volume, and muting controls of the connected display/projector without any 

additional control wiring. Selection of desired CEC command recipient. 

 

KD-App Ready: 

Network scan & detect populates pre-built GUI including connected display/projector 

controls via CEC Manager™  

 

Ease of Integration:

 

Complete configuration using Key Digital Management Software™ Pro  

 

Audio De-embedding:

 Audio of the selected source is de-

embedded at the unit’s analog L/R 

balanced/unbalanced and PCM digital audio connectors.  

 

KD-AMP220 Control Mode:

 Command forward to KD-Amp220 for an all-in-one user-friendly control UI 

of video switching, audio and speech enforcement  

Summary of Contents for KD-UFS42

Page 1: ...0553 www keydigital com Rev 0 Aug 2020 1 4K 18G Universal Format Switcher with 4 Inputs 2xHDMI DP VGA HDMI and HDBaseT Mirrored Outputs with Rx Included Audio De Embed CEC Display Control Auto Switchi...

Page 2: ...amples 11 Mounting Options 13 Product Warnings Safety Instructions 14 Default IP Address 192 168 1 239 Quick Setup Guide Please visit www keydigital com for the latest product documentation firmware c...

Page 3: ...for a simplistic all in one integration system KD UFS42 presentation switcher supports all SD HD VESA and Ultra HD 4K video standards with HDR header information included in a variety of 4K EDID hands...

Page 4: ...the Rx display device RS 232 Bi Directional control to from Tx and Rx Presentation Switch unit Unit Control Mode Provides TCP IP and RS 232 control and status of from Tx unit EDID Management Internal...

Page 5: ...ng KD AMP220 or KD CAMUSB integration control mode connect RS 232 wiring from KD UFS42 Unit Control TxD and Ground pins into KD AMP220 and KD CAMUSB RxD and Ground Using a stripped mono or stereo audi...

Page 6: ...ware and perform a USB scan fig 1a Choose NO and Start Scan when the USB Device Scan prompt appears fig 1b 3 Choose the detected device from the Devices window fig 2a 4 Set the desired Device Name in...

Page 7: ...on A for 4K video with 2ch audio Choose setting 4 for 1080p video with 2ch audio 8 Refer to the Connections Buttons and LEDs section for more information on the remaining control rotaries slide switch...

Page 8: ...n of the properties window and selecting the Change Input Output Name button fig 3a selecting the desired input output and entering the name fig 3b 10 If utilizing KD CamUSB integration control mode c...

Page 9: ...he mix level of KD AMP220 s microphone input choose the selection box for Microphone Control fig 5b 12 Your unit is now ready to control from the KDMS Control Panel KD App or by professional control s...

Page 10: ...ontrol use pins 4 5 and 6 of the Unit Control port For TCP IP control the default static IP address is 192 168 1 239 with port 23 For the past 10 years most Key Digital matrix switches have supported...

Page 11: ...521 East 3rd Street Mt Vernon NY 10553 www keydigital com Rev 0 Aug 2020 11 Application Examples Complete Key Digital Presentation Solution CEC Controlled Presentation Space...

Page 12: ...521 East 3rd Street Mt Vernon NY 10553 www keydigital com Rev 0 Aug 2020 12 Simple Conference Room Hybrid Classroom Lecture Hall with Wired and Wireless Presentation...

Page 13: ...FS42 includes hardware for multiple mounting options For mounting in a standard width rack use the included half rack blank and short rack ear For mounting under table or on wall use the included L br...

Page 14: ...w 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 sourc...

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