KD-VP6 & VP8 Operating Instructions
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KD-VP6 & VP8 Operating Instructions
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abouT kd-vP6 & kd-vP8 vIdeo PRoCeSSoRS
Thank you for purchasing a Spider Series
™
Video Processor by Key Digital
®
.
The successful installation and operation of your Spider Series
™
KD-VP video processor with your
entertainment system is very important to us at Key Digital
®
. To take full advantage of the product
features, and to ensure you are obtaining the maximum picture quality, please follow all of the
instructions provided and contact Key Digital
®
at tech@keydigital.com immediately if you encounter
any difficulties.
Your Spider Series
™
KD-VP6 and KD-VP8 video processors from Key Digital
®
converts analog
standard definition NTSC 480i, 480p and PAL 576i, 576p sources to component video.
Additionally, KD-VP8 offers (user selectable) HDMI and HDMI over CAT5 output interfaces. HDMI
can be converted to DVI-D when used with Key Digital adapters and cables.
The KD-VP6 and KD-VP8 are video processors only and do not accept or output any audio. Audio
must be connected appropriately, bypassing the KD-VP unit.
All the features of KD-VP video processors can be controlled via top-panel pushbuttons, side
mounted slide switches, IR remote control, wired IR or RS-232. Top and side mounted LED’s
enable you to monitor the status of your selections.
always follow the instructions provided in this operating manual.
kd-vP6
kd-vP8
kd-vP feaTuReS
Converts Composite, S-Video and Component video to Component output
Converts Composite, S-Video and Component video to HDMI output (KD-VP8 only)
HDMI or HDMI over CAT5 output selectable via a slide switch (KD-VP8 only).
Accepts analog SD NTSC 480i, EDTV 480p, PAL 576i and EDTV 576p video formats
Offers user controlled de-interlacing available on Component output only
IAS
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Intelligent Auto Sense switches to active input
Pushbutton control, and the corresponding status LEDs
Easy-to-operate IR remote control
Wired IR remote control port
RS-232 control port, compatible with all control systems
Field upgradable firmware [see note 1]
Built-in mounting flanges
[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.
Explanations of technical terms can be found in the
Terminology section
of these instructions.
Technology
Key Digital
®
technology allows us to deliver the highest level of picture quality attainable in all of our
products, like the proprietary technology we engineered for you into the KD-VP:
WhaT’S InCluded
The carton contains:
One KD-VP6/8 processor unit
Separate external 5-Volt power supply
IR remote control with batteries included
Operating Instructions
Warranty card
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Key Digital
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Exclusive Technologies
Supported Technologies
CauTIon:
When installing the unit, make all video connections before plugging
in the external power supply provided with your unit. do noT apply power to the
unit until all video and audio connections have been made to your kP-vP unit from
the “source” devices to the display(s) and/or devices. You muST use the external
power supply provided with your unit or you voId the key digital
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Warranty and
risk damage to your unit and associated equipment.
