KD-MSCAT8X8. 8 Inputs to 8 Outputs CAT5/6/7, RGBHV & HDTV Matrix Switcher with Audio Control

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1 KD-MSCAT8X8 8 Inputs to 8 Outputs CAT5/6/7, RGBHV & HDTV Matrix Switcher with Audio Control Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions apply to the entire Key Digital Hercules Series line of Matrix Switchers: KD-MSCAT8X8...Matrix Switcher (single base unit) KD-MSCAT16X16... Matrix Switcher (2 base units of 8x8, 1 High-speed coax expansion cable, sold separately) KD-MSCAT 24X24... Matrix Switcher (3 base units of 8x8, 3 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) KD-MSCAT32X32... Matrix Switcher (4 base units of 8x8, 6 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) KD-MSCAT40X40... Matrix Switcher (5 base units of 8x8, 10 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) RoHS COMPLIANT RoHS COMPLIANT WEEE COMPLIANT WEEE COMPLIANT RoHS RoHS COMPLIANT RoHS WEEE WEEE COMPLIANT RoHS WEEE WEEE

2 Page Important Safety Instructions. Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

3 Page Table of Contents Introduction Getting Started Connecting A/V Equipment Basic Operation IR Remote Control Hercules Expansion TCP/IP Control RS-232 Control Technical Specifications Firmware Update Procedure How to Contact Key Digital Warranty Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved. Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

4 Page Introduction The KD-MSCAT8X8 by Key Digital is a part of Hercules family of switchers. Each single unit KD-MSCAT8X8 Video/Audio Matrix Switcher is capable of switching up to 8 Component/RGBHV Video Sources/Inputs to 8 independent Zones/Outputs via CAT5/6/7 as well as 16 input Audio sources, 8 Analog and 8 digital. Analog audio inputs have Volume, Tone, Balance and Lip Sync Control. The switcher uses three independent 8x8 matrix switchers inside, one for each of Video, Analog Audio and Digital Audio. Each of these signals can be independently switched between 8 inputs and 8 outputs/zones. Each of the Eight CAT5/6/7 Outputs can automatically format and support: Component, RGBHV, S-Video or Composite Video, Left and Right Analog Stereo or PCM Digital Audio and Bi-Directional RS232 and Bi-Directional Serial IR. Each of the Eight CAT5/6/7 Outputs offer independent matrix switching capability for Video and Audio to run over standard unshielded CAT5/6/7 Cables for 1000 feet on Component and 700 feet on VGA signals. * Requires 8 Additional Receiver Units KD-VACRX or wall plate Receiver KD-VACWPRX Each of the Eight CAT5/6/7 Outputs offer independent matrix switching capability for: Component, RGBHV, S-Video, Composite Video Inputs to run over standard unshielded CAT5/6/7 Cable Analog Left, Right Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Inputs to run over standard unshielded CAT5/6/7 Cable Independent Digital (PCM) Audio Inputs to run over standard unshielded CAT5/6/7 Cable Each KD-MSCAT8X8 is a TCP/IP Server that can be controlled via Internet or LAN. Can handle major standard Video and Audio formats, stereo formats, digital SPDIF and compressed digital Audio coaxial formats. It can separate Audio and Video for independent matrix switching. Bandwidth of 100Mhz (1 input to 1 output) or 40Mhz(1 input to 8 outputs) supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1080p (on RGBHV) Each of the Eight CAT5/6/7 Outputs offer Independent Audio Control capability for: 1. Volume Control: 12 db to +30 db 2. Balance Control: 6 db to +6 db 3. Tone Control: Bass and Treble : -12 db to +12 db 4. Lip Sync Control: Up to 170 ms 5. Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Interconnection Allows for multiple expansions of input Video and Audio sources to multiple displays in multiple zones With Key Digital s versatility, the KD-MSCAT8X8 can also be incrementally expanded in the field to 16x16, 24x24, 32x32, and 40x40 configuration, taking on any job from just a stress free installation to the most complex one. Video can be switched to black Video (mute)

5 Page Supported Control systems (via RS-232/IR): AMX, Control4, HomeLogic, LifeWare, RTI, Universal and many others Shielded RJ45 output connectors supports 100 ohms impedance for best quality picture giving you the flexibility to use shielded or non-shielded CAT5/6/7 cables. STP is recommended in noise hostile environments. KD-MSCAT8X8 makes it simple regardless of what the application requirements are. The KD-MSCAT8X8 allows the customer to view any source on any display at any time. Key Digital presents you with a full Video/Audio Matrix Switching solution and the capability to control it via RS-232 or IR with your choice of any full system automation control company. It s the perfect solution for commercial and residential installations, putting the installer in the driver s seat of their boardroom or Multi Zone installation. Incorporates 5 Key Digital Exclusive Technologies Key Features Key Digital s KD-MSCAT8X8, unlike other switchers in the market, has 8 CAT 5/6/7 outputs that can be used for passing Component, RGBHV, S-Video or Composite Video signals, Analog Stereo, Digital (PCM) Audio, Bi-directional RS232 and Bi-directional Serial IR. The switcher also offer independent Audio Control Capability for Volume Control, Balance Control, Tone Control, Lip Sync Control and Balance and unbalance Audio Interconnection. It supports control systems via RS-232 or serial IR such as: AMX, Control4, Life-Ware, HomeLogic, RTI, Universal and many others. Easy to control and operate, you can switch: Manually, using the front panel pushbuttons, LCD and LED indicators Remotely, using the supplied IR remote control Using the RS-232 control Via TCP/IP, utilizing your LAN Instant verification of your switching status, via the convenient front-panel LED s.

6 Page Fade-to-Black and Video Mute pro-features Fade-to-Black and Video Mute features allow you switch like a pro in a live studio. The Fade-to-Black feature allows for switching between input/output combinations without the usual visual signal noise that traditionally accompanies switching between Video signals. The Video image momentarily goes to black as the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher selects between inputs for the chosen output. Video Mute enables you to mute the Video signal (the display goes to black) at the chosen output. Massively Expandable Massively expandable, the outputs of the 8x8 can be incremented in steps of 8, providing matrix switching capability all the way up to 40x40. Purchase multiple units in kits from Key Digital to meet your expansion needs. KD-MSCAT8X8...Matrix Switcher (single base unit) KD-MSCAT16X16... Matrix Switcher (2 base units of 8x8, 1 High-speed coax expansion cable, sold separately) KD-MSCAT 24X24... Matrix Switcher (3 base units of 8x8, 3 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) KD-MSCAT32X32... Matrix Switcher (4 base units of 8x8, 6 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) KD-MSCAT40X40... Matrix Switcher (5 base units of 8x8, 10 High-speed coax expansion cables, sold separately) If you have purchased a single unit and the need for expansion aroused, all you need to do is to order additional units plus a High-speed coax expansion cable for each additional unit. Simply connect the units with High-speed coax expansion cables, assign appropriate number to the unit and you done! Technology As for all Key Digital products, it s our custom technology that allows us to deliver the highest standard of picture quality, like: Auto Video Equalizer Performs measurement of CAT5 link frequency response and performs adaptive video response equalization for maximum video quality performance. Adaptive Smart Data Link Performs measurement of CAT5 data link quality and provides bi-directional RS232, IR, data connectivity. LHBC (Linear High Bandwidth Circuit) To deliver the highest-quality video images, all Key Digital products feature LHBC, ultra-linear components with an extremely wide bandwidth in excess of 300 MHz.

7 Page 5 These high-bandwidth devices, along with aerospace-designed layouts, assure pristine, high quality video image free of noise or distortions. Our rigorous design specifications support over three-times the bandwidth commonly used for HDTV products. Surface Mount Technology and Multi-Layer Board Technology Circuit boards used in Key Digital products use the very latest in materials and design, including surface mount technology, to yield the best possible performance and reliability. Every Key Digital product delivers the best possible video image because our Printed Circuit Boards (PCB s) are designed by aerospace engineers who are extremely sophisticated at implementing extremely wideband, low-noise circuits that communicate video signals over long distances without degradation in signal quality. Getting Started The KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher is capable of switching eight (8) sets of three-wire component (YPbPr) Video or five-wire component (RGBHV) Video plus Analog and Digital (PCM) Audio. Since Composite Video input would require just one BNC connector (Red, Green or Blue), up to 3 Composite inputs can be connected to each input field bringing total number of Composite inputs on a single KD-MSCAT8X8 to 24! (Switching in that case would be in sets of 3) Matrix Switcher is also capable of switching S-Video (with the appropriate cable adapter) from VCR s, digital Video recorders and satellite set-top receivers. Sixteen Audio sources can be switched together or independently from Video sources. If your source device has a VGA output connector, you will need a VGA-to-BNC breakout cable. Note: At the time of this manual writing the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher does NOT perform Video processing, the output Video format is the same as the input Video format. This means that the Video resolution is not changed and also that if you input one form of Video, for example Component Video, the output will be in exactly the same format. Flexible hardware and software architecture allows us, at Key Digital, update and improve our products in accordance with market and client requirements. Always check our Web site for new product capabilities and latest firmware updates. Open the carton and you will find the following contents: One KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher unit One +7V DC external Power Supply adapter module IR Remote Control with batteries included Operating Instructions Manual Warranty Card CAUTION: When unpacking the unit, make all hookups and connections before plugging in the Power Adapter provided with your unit. Do NOT apply power to the unit until all Video and Audio connections have been made to your KD-MSCAT8X8 unit(s) from the Source devices to the Display(s) and/or Audio system(s). 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.

8 Page 6 Setting up your KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher for operation: Your KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher is easy to configure and operate. In this section you will first connect all of your A/V Input and Output devices to your KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher unit. The color-coded rear-panel layout illustrates the eight Inputs and eight Outputs of the KD- MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher, as well as the RS-232, IR and TCP/IP control interface. Rear panel layout of the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher Input BNC female connectors Output connectors - female RJ-45 Expansion slots up to 40x40 6-pin, Phoenix type connecting blocks Operation Switch TCP/IP Connection RS-232 port IR eye Serial IR Power The KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher Video and PCM Audio Inputs are equipped with professionalgrade BNC connectors. These connectors offer a better match to Video cables than do the smaller RCA connectors, as well as providing a positive bayonet lock when installed. Because not all consumer equipment marketed uses BNC connector interfaces, it may be necessary to employ RCA-to-BNC or VGA-to-BNC adapter plugs and/or cable assemblies to interface these various devices to your high-quality Matrix Switcher. Input Analog Audio connections are 6-pin, Phoenix type connecting blocks. Top row marked with odd numbers, lower with even numbers. Output connectors are female RJ-45 for the use with CAT5/6/7, and set of KD-VACRX or KD- VACWPRX baluns required for proper connection to output A/V devices. The Video signal format must be considered when making connections to the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Simply match source A/V device s output (be it YPbPr Component or RGBHV VGA Video) to a similar Video signal input configuration on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. In the event that these superior quality output formats are not available on the device in question,

9 Page then S-Video and/or Composite Video may also be interfaced with the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher with the use of the appropriate adapters. The same consideration applies to the Audio interfaces. Both Analog and Digital options are provided on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher and may be employed appropriately as Analog, when connecting to 6-pin, Phoenix type connecting blocks and via KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX baluns to the Analog Audio inputs of a Video monitor; or as Digital, when connected instead to PCM input and via KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX baluns to A/V receiver having coaxial digital (PCM) interfaces for decoding surround sound signals. Typical Application Example for a base KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher KD-VACWPRX KD-VACWPRX HV GB dio A /R VG CM Au S232 P R IR & Zone 4 VG A /R G IR & M Au BHV dio RS 232 KD-VACWPRX PC Zone 3 KD-VACWPRX IR & VG A /R PC M A GBHV RS udio 232 Zone 2 Zone 6 KD-VACWPRX IR & VG A /R PC M A GBHV RS udio 232 HV GB dio A /R VG CM Au S232 P R IR & Zone 5 IR & Zone 1 Zone 7 VG A /R PC M A GBHV RS udio 232 KD-VACRX VG A /R PC G IR & M Au BHV dio RS 232 /7 5/6 /7 CAT 5/6 /7 CAT 5/6 CAT KD-VACRX Zone 8 VG IR & Co m + IR pone & R nt/v S 2 GA/ 32 RG ove BH rc V+ AT5 PC /6/ M 71,0 00 HV GB A/R VG A /R PC M A GBHV RS udio 232 CA T5/ 6/7 KD-VACRX CA T5/ CA 6/7 T5/ 6/7 CA T5/ 6/7 CA T5/ 6/7 Control System udio ga PC/ Laptop lo Ana A VG PC/ Laptop CM + P 00 HV - 1,0 GB 6/7 A/R AT5/ G V C nt/ er one 2 ov mp 23 Co & RS + IR Serial IR V BH /RG Optical IR io Aud log Ana V Optical IR 232 RS RS232 Control TCP KD-MSCAT8X8 IR / IP V BH /RG GA PC/ Laptop udio ga lo Ana HV GB A/R VG PC/ Laptop udio ga lo Ana HV GB A/R VG udio MA PC PC PC VG A/R GB HV MA udio HV GB A/R VG io Aud M PC PC PC VG PC A/R GB MA udio PC HV

10 Page 8 Connecting A/V Equipment Connecting A/V equipment to the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher is straightforward and accomplished easily via the ergonomic rear panel connectors array. Y, Pb, Pr Component Video. Connect the three-wire (Red, Green and Blue) Y,Pb,Pr cables from your Input source of choice, to the Red, Green and Blue color-coded BNC connectors (marked as Y, Pb, Pr on silk screen) of any one of the eight input fields of the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect Analog Audio input to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 If a digital Audio coaxial output is available on your Input source of choice, it can be then connect to the Gray-coded PCM connector on the KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Matrix Switcher (marked as PCM on silk screen). Connect CAT5/6/7 cables to Outputs 1 through 8 on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect the other ends of CAT5/6/7 cables to KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. Connect corresponding Component Video jacks on your TV or monitor to KD-VACRX or KD- VACWPRX via 15-pin breakout adapter cable (VGA-to-Component). Connect Analog Audio input of your display or A/V receiver to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 If digital Audio is desired, connect your A/V receiver s coaxial digital Audio input to RCA-style PCM connector on KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. * For balanced Audio connection 2 Left (to pins 1 & 3) and 2 Right (to pins 4 & 6) wires has to be connected on both KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher and KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. RGBHV If your Input source of choice employs RGBHV outputs, a 15-pin breakout adapter cable will be needed to implement the interface. In this instance: Connect the Red, Green and Blue BNC connectors from this adapter cable to the Red, Green and Blue connectors on any one of the eight input fields of the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect the Black wire to Orange BNC connector (marked V for Vertical), connect Grey wire to White BNC connector (marked H for Horizontal) in the same input field of the KD- MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect CAT5/6/7 cables to Outputs 1 through 8 on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect the other ends of CAT5/6/7 cables to KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. Use 15-pin breakout adapter cable to connect your display RGBHV input to VGA/YPbPr output of KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX Connect Analog Audio input of your display or A/V receiver to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX as following :

11 Page Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 If digital Audio is desired, connect your A/V receiver s coaxial digital Audio input to RCA-style PCM connector on KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. This same connection procedure described above applies to any other peripheral device that one may wish to interface with a desired display medium, including DVD players and game consoles. Lower-quality S-Video (two-wire) or Composite Video (CVBS) Source Equipment: S-Video A breakout adapter cable is required to connect a satellite receiver, DVR, or S-VHS VCR to the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. This cable is equipped with an S-Video (DIN) plug at one end and a pair of BNC plugs at the other connected to white and yellow conductors. Connect the White (Y) conductor to the Green BNC connector in the selected input field, and connect the Yellow (C) conductor to either the Blue or Red BNC connector in the same input field. Connect CAT5/6/7 cables to Outputs 1 through 8 on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect the other ends of CAT5/6/7 cables to KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. Use 15-pin breakout adapter cable to connect KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX to your display by connecting the Green BNC connector to Green input and either Blue or Red BNC connector to the Blue or Red input on your display. Connect Analog Audio input to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 Connect Analog Audio input of your display or A/V receiver to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 Composite Video (CVBS) Connection Connect the Composite Video connector (yellow) from your Input source to the Red, Green or Blue BNC connector in the selected KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher input field. Since Composite Video input would require just one BNC connector (Red, Green or Blue), up to 3 Composite inputs can be connected to each input field bringing total number of Composite inputs on a single KD-MSCAT8X8 to 24! (Switching in that case would be in sets of 3) Use of DVP card will allow for only 1 Composite input per input field and it has to be connected to Green BNC. Connect CAT5/6/7 cables to Outputs 1 through 8 on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher. Connect the other ends of CAT5/6/7 cables to KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. Use 15-pin breakout adapter cable to connect KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX to your display by connecting the Green BNC connector to Green input on your display.

12 Page 10 Connect Analog Audio input to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 Connect Analog Audio input of your display or A/V receiver to any of 6-pin connecting blocks of KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX as following : Active Left wire - to L- (pin1), Ground Left wire to Pin 2, Active Right wire - to R- (pin4), Ground Right wire to Pin 5 * For balanced Audio connection 2 Left (to pins 1 & 3) and 2 Right (to pins 4 & 6) wires has to be connected on both KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher and KD-VACRX or KD-VACWPRX. Caution: Now that the installation is completed, it is recommended to double check all connections before connecting the external power supply. Once every connection has been verified, plug the connector of the Power Supply into the power input jack of the KD-MSCAT8X8. Always test all connections and final operation first, before sealing cables behind walls or completing difficult wire routings. Use a reliable Source to test your connections (like a DVD player) before routing or hiding any wires behind walls or ceilings. LCD Display UP Button Menu Button DOWN Button Left Button Right Button Select Button Power Button LED Indicators IR Eye

13 Page 11 BASIC OPERATION A Matrix Switcher allows you connect an output device (typically a display or A/V receiver) to input source of your selection. In 8x8 configuration, for instance, all 8 output devices can be connected to one input or any of 8 output devices can be connected to any of 8 inputs or any combination (group) of output devices can be connected to any input. All input/output combinations are configurable via the front panel pushbuttons and the selection is clearly displayed by LCD display and LED indicators for each of the output fields. Switching can be accomplished conveniently in any of four ways: Manually, using the front panel pushbuttons, LCD screen and LED indicators Remotely, using the supplied IR remote control Using the RS-232 control Using TCP/IP protocol over LAN. Configuration and Setup Manual routing of Video and Audio signals from the available inputs to selected outputs is easily implemented on the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher using the front panel pushbuttons, and visually verifiable via the LCD display and LED indicators for each combination of input/output fields. The front panel of the KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher provides the user with a visual representation of cross-reference of eight Input and eight Output fields. Each of these cross-points has LED indicator that will be lit-up when appropriate Input/Output combination chosen. All switcher functions fully controllable via Menu, Directional Arrows and Select buttons. Unit s LCD display stays black until power cord plugged into outlet and Power button pressed. Once Power button pressed LCD display will lit up and display stand by message. Press any button and LCD will display the following messages : Initialization completed. KD-MSCAT8x8 Master. Status Master means that you ether operating a single unit or it s a controlling (master) unit in expanded configuration. Status can be changed to Unit # for expanded configuration. Master will always be a first unit in expanded configuration, followed by Unit 2, 3, 4, 5. At this point only Menu button will be unlocked, thus prompting you to enter into Configuration/ Setup menu. The following paragraph describes Menu navigation tree. (see also the diagram below) Pressing Menu button will bring Output setup message on LCD display. Pressing Up or Down arrows will rotate menu through the following main menu selections : Output Setup Input Setup Control Setup Expansion Setup Control Setup Pressing Menu button again will bring Output setup message on LCD display. Pressing Left or Right arrows while on any of the above menu selection will move you through Functions selection. For instance, pressing Left or Right arrows within Output setup will rotate menu through the following functions:

14 Input Input Page 12 Set Output Set to Input Video Set to Input Audio Video Mute Setup Audio Mute Setup Mute Interval Pressing Select button at this point will bring you to first function Set Output. Pressing Up or Down arrows while in Function menu will change the value assigned to the Function ether as a numerical (01, 02 e.t.c) or as a state (On, Off e.t.c) Note: Each stand alone KD-MSCAT8X8 gives you a flexibility of selecting and switching 16 Audio Inputs (8 Analog and 8 Digital). All 16 are fully independent and can be selected as Input to any Output. Since the majority of installations would require switching of the same Input Video/Audio combination most of the time, set up menu will allow you to set Video/Audio association in a such a way that switching will be done in single command, thus reducing switching time and possible errors. At the same time, Video and Audio switching can be done independently, providing greater flexibility and extending range of applications in which KD-MSCAT8X8 can be used. Menu navigation tree: Menu Menu Select Output Setup Set Output Set to Input Video Set to Input Audio Video Mute Setup Audio Mute Setup utput 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Mute Interval Output 8 Output 01 - V01 A01 Input 01 Input 01 ON / OFF ON / OFF 000 to 031 Input Input Setup Input Select Input # Audio Volume Input # Audio Balance Input # Audio Bass Input # Audio Middle Input # Audio Treble Input Input to to to to to 24 Input LipSync Setup DC Type DC Output A/V Association Audio Input # Input Input 000 to 99 & HDTV Matrix Switcher with Audio Control Bypass CVBS RGBHV YPbPr S-Video Interlaced Progressive ON / OFF KD-MSCAT8X8 00 to 80 Input Expansion Setup Expansion Status Press to assign # to the unit Master: this device Unit #: not connected Select Output 6 Output 7 Output 8 Control All Outputs System LCD TCP/IP TCP/IP Setup Mute IR Sensor Input Address 1 8/28/ Sasha / Prelim 08 - Richard Contrast Input 2 ON / OFF ON / OFF 00 to to Input 3 Input 4 Input 5

15 Page 13 IR Remote Control Power ON Power OFF Reserved A/V Adjustments Audio Adjustments A/V Switching Up/Down Video Mode Audio Mode Tone Controls Volume Audio Balance All Mute LipSync Restore Mute All Restore Buttons functionality : Power ON, Power OFF buttons will turn KD-MSCAT8X8 On of OFF respectively R1 button at the time of this manual writing reserved R2 button used for controlling All Mute, Mute, All Restore and Restore functionality. If R2 included in command sequence for the above functions then both Video and Audio will be affected.) R3 button used for Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Balance and LipSync adjustments R4 button used for Video and Audio switching at the same time

16 Page 14 Video Mode button used for switching Video signal without switching Audio signal at the same time Volume, Audio Balance, Bass, Middle, Treble and LipSync buttons used for Audio adjustments (for Analog audio only) All Mute button, if pressed alone, will Mute Video and Audio on all channels. If Video Mode button pressed, followed by All Mute button press, all Video channels will be muted. If Audio Mode button pressed, followed by All Mute button press, all Audio channels will be muted. All Restore (Unmute) button, if pressed alone, will Restore Video and Audio on all channels. If Video Mode button pressed, followed by All Restore button press, all Video channels will be restored. If Audio Mode button pressed, followed by All Restore button press, all Audio channels will be restored. Mute button allows to mute selected Video channel if pressed after Video Mode button pressed or to mute selected Audio channel if pressed after Audio Mode button pressed. Restore (Unmute) button allows to restore selected Video channel if pressed after Video Mode button pressed or to restore selected Audio channel if pressed after Audio Mode button pressed. Up and Down Arrows allow to select numeric values for Input and Output channels as well as Audio adjustments. Exact commands sequence for all IR remote control functions described below. Selecting input and output combinations with the IR Remote Configuring a stand alone or up to 5 units in expansion mode unit with the desired input and output combination requires the following successive steps: To switch Video and Audio (Video/Audio association had to be setup for this mode to work), 1. Select Output by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press R4 3. Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 4. See as appropriate LED light will lit up To switch Video only 1. Select Output by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press Video Mode button 3. Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 4. See as appropriate LED light will lit up To switch Audio only 1. Select Output by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press Audio Mode button 3. Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40(for Analog), from 41 to 80(for PCM or use Up and Down arrows Audio/Video Association To associate Video and Audio Inputs: 1. Select Video Input by pressing number 01 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press R3 button 3. Select Audio Input by pressing number 01 or use Up and Down arrows

17 Page 15 All Mute/Mute All Restore/Restore functionality. All Mute, Mute, All Restore, Restore functions can be used separately for Video and Audio or for Video and Audio at the same time. All Mute button, if pressed alone, will Mute Video and Audio on all channels. If Video Mode button pressed, followed by All Mute button press, all Video channels will be muted. If Audio Mode button pressed, followed by All Mute button press, all Audio channels will be muted. All Restore button, if pressed alone, will Restore Video and Audio on all channels. If Video Mode button pressed, followed by All Restore button press, all Video channels will be restored. If Audio Mode button pressed, followed by All Restore button press, all Audio channels will be restored. To use Video and Audio functionality at the same time preside commands sequence with pressing of R2. For instance, to Mute Video and Audio on Output 1: 1. Select Output 1 by pressing numbers 01 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press R2 3. Press Mute button For Video functionality only use the following command sequence: 1. Select Output by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press Video Mode button 3. Press Mute or Restore For Audio functionality only use the following command sequence: 1. Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press Audio Mode button 3. Press Mute or Restore Audio Adjustments. To set any Audio Input to it s Default value (12 for Volume, 6 for Balance, 12 for Middle and Treble) 1. Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press appropriate button : Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Balance or LipSync 3. Press R3 Volume Control Volume Control feature provided for Analog Audio (Left/Right) only. Listed below are the remote control functions that support Audio volume control for Output 1. To Adjust Input 1 L&R analog Audio volume: 1. Select Input by pressing number 01 or use Up and Down arrows 2. Press Volume button 3. Increase or decrease the volume by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers from 00 to 42

18 Page 16 Bass Control Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows Press Bass button Increase or decrease the Bass by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers from 00 to 24 Middle Control Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows Press Middle button Increase or decrease the Middle by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers from 00 to 24 Treble Control Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows Press Treble button Increase or decrease the Treble by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers from 00 to 24 Balance Control Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows Press Balance button Increase or decrease the Balance by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers from 00 to 24 LipSync Control Select Input by pressing numbers from 01 to 40 or use Up and Down arrows Press LipSync button Increase or decrease the LipSync by pressing UP or Down arrows or by pressing numbers from 00 to 99 IR Timing The minimum timing interval between IR commands is 0.5 seconds. Note: :Time interval at which screen will remain black determined by the Fade-to-Black period set via RS-232. The minimum period here is the greater of the two: 0.5 sec or Fade-to-Black interval. Please see Fade-to-Back Interval Set command in the RS-232 protocol section of this manual for more information. Serial IR with IR Extender You may also want to use an IR extender with serial IR: A wired IR serial connector is provided on the rear panel 3.5mm male-to-male mono cable KD-MSCAT8X8 Unit Wired IR Extender

19 Page 17 Hercules Expansion: Theory of Operation At the time of this manual printing, the Hercules series KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switcher is expandable to as many as 40 configurable outputs in a block of 5 base units. This expansion feature is factory installed and shipped to the consumer as a pre-wired and pre-tested combination of two to five KD-MSCAT8X8 Matrix Switchers. The expansion packages are comprised of multiple KD-MSCAT8X8 units ganged together. In the expansion configurations, the individual units are connected by means of Expansion Slots via High-speed coax expansion cable. Expansion can be done in the field as well by connecting additional units via High-speed coax expansion cable and assigning proper numbers via Menu selections. Typical Hercules KD-MSCAT8X8 Expansion Application Example for a KD-MSCAT8X8-32X32: Four (4) KD-MSCAT8X8 base units configured from the factory to provide 32x32 HDTV Matrix Switching 32X32 Matrix Switching TCP/IP control The KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Switcher can also be remotely controlled via TCP/IP protocol. Static IP address and IP Mask updatable via Menu Control Setup function. Default setting for the IP address is Default setting for the IP Mask is Fixed port setting is 23. Full set of RS232 commands is available via TCP/IP protocol.

20 Page 18 RS-232 Protocol and Commands The KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Switcher can also be remotely controlled via its RS-232 port by systems such as Crestron, AMX, ELAN, Control4 and others, utilizing industry standard commands PROTOCOL: Baud rate 8 data bits 1 Stop bit No parity For the base KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Matrix RS-232 Control Switcher, you must supply your own RS-232 cable and insert carefully in the back of the unit. For the Hercules Expansions, your units come pre-configured from the factory with their own RS-232 cable for you to use to connect to your PC or Control System. RS-232 Connector type: DB-9 Female Pin 2 = Tx, Pin 3 = Rx, Pin 5 = Gnd, Pin 4 = Pin 6, Pin 8 = Pin 7 Note: the pinout is with respect to the switcher, not the external controller. The commands list for the KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Switcher is as follows: Minimum timing interval between successive RS-232 commands is 0.2 sec. Note: Exception is input switching commands. For input switching commands the minimum timing interval between successive RS-232 commands is determined by the Fade-to-Black period set via RS-232. The minimum period here is the greater of the two: 0.2 sec or Fade-to-Black interval. Please see Fade-to-Back Interval Set for more information 1. I/O Switching Set: SPOxxSIyy xx= output select [1-40] yy = input select [1-40] <status> output xx set to input yy Example: To select input 12 for output 23, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO23SI12 2. Video Mute/Unmute Set: SPOxxVME / SPOxxVMD xx= output select [1-40] <status> video output xx muted (unmuted) Example: To mute Video output 11, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO11VME To unmute Video output 11, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO11VMD 3. Audio Mute/Unmute Set: SPOyyAME, SPIyyAMD yy= output select [1-40] <status> audio input yy muted (unmuted) Example: To mute Audio input 3, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPI3AME To unmute Audio input 3, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPI3AMD

21 Page Video and Audio Mute/Unmute Set: SPOxxAVME / SPOxxAVMD xx= output select [1-40] <status> video-audio output xx muted (unmuted) Example: To mute Video and Audio output 11, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO11AVME To unmute Video and Audio output 11, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO11AVMD 3. Fade-to-Black Interval Set: SPOxxMIyy xx = output select [01-40] yy = Fade-to-Black Interval setting in the range [0~9] <status> output xx video fade-to-black y Fade-to-Black interval is the time period the selected Video/Audio output is muted during the input changing process x Fade-to-Black interval (msec) Example: To set Fade-to-Black interval to 5 for Output 11, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPO11MI5 4. IR Control Set: SPCIRE, SPCIRD <status> IR sensor enabled (disabled) Example: To disable the IR control,issue the following RS-232 command: SPCIRD To enable the IR control,issue the following RS-232 command: SPCIRE 5. Front Panel Control Set: SPCFBE, SPCFBD <status> Front buttons enabled (disabled) Example: To disable front buttons, issue the following RS-232 command: SPCFBD To enable front buttons, issue the following RS-232 command: SPCFBE 6. Distribution Amplifier Mode Set: SPOASIyy yy= input select [1-40] <status> all outputs to input yy Example: To switch all Outputs to I put 4, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPOASI4 7. Power Control Set: PO, PF On PO : Initialization completed Master (Unit 2,3, 4,5) Example: To power on the unit, issue the following RS-232 sequence: PO To power off the unit, issue the following RS-232 sequence: PF

22 Page Volume Level Set: SPIxxAVzz xx = input select [1-40] zz = volume level (see table below) <status> input xx volume set to zz Example: To set the volume of input 9 to volume level -12, issue the following RS-232 sequence: SPI09AV00 Note: Audio volume control is supported in Analog mode only. Digital Audio can be in Mute/Unmute mode only. zz Volume (db) zz Volume (db) zz Volume (db) zz Volume (db) (default) Factory default: SPCDF <status> reset to factory default Example: To reset the unit, issue the following RS-232 command: SPCDF This command causes the unit to be reset to the factory default configuration:» Selected Input for every output: 1» Distribution Amplifier Mode: Enabled (Input = 1)» Unit address: 16 (stand-alone)» Fade-to-Black Interval: 6» Volume: 15» Front panel pushbuttons: Enabled» IR Control: Enabled 10. Status Query All: STA <status> status request Example: To check unit status, issue the following RS-232 command: SPA

23 Page Status Query Control Page: STPC <status> status request Example: To check unit status, issue the following RS-232 command: STPC 12. Status Query Output: STPO <status> status request Example: To check unit status, issue the following RS-232 command: STPO 13. Status Query Output: STPI <status> status request Example: To check unit status, issue the following RS-232 command: STPI Technical Specifications Note: The following Technical Specifications are for a base KD-MSCAT8X8 HDTV Matrix Switcher. The Technical Specifications for Expansion configurations scale accordingly, with the outputs incrementing in steps of eight (8). The expansion packages are comprised of multiple KD- MSCAT8X8 units ganged together and tested from the factory with a special cable kit. Inputs and Outputs BNC-type color-coded input connectors, RJ-45 output connectors Eight input arrays consisting of five RGBHV connectors, which can be used for component YPbPr input, One Analog Audio connector and one PCM digital Audio connector. Eight output RG-45 connectors The Output format and resolution = the format and resolution of the selected Input source Massively Expandable Base KD-MSCAT8X8 unit Outputs expandable in increments of 8 Multiple units ganged together and tested from the factory provide up to 40 outputs (requires 5 base units) for true 40x40 HDTV Matrix Switching Video Three BNC-type color-coded input connectors (YPbPr, RGB) Supports S-Video and Composite Video (CVBS) Professional Fade-to-Black and Video Mute features provided Analog Audio High-impedance (1K ohm) line level inputs Analog stereo Audio volume adjustable from mute, -28 db to +30 db Digital Audio Standard PCM digital format

24 Page 22 Mechanical CE, RoHS and WEEE compliant Size: 17 x 13 x 7 Weight: 10 lbs. Enclosure Type: Metal Rack Mount Size: 4 RU, brackets included Operating Temperature Range 0-70 C ( F) Power Requirements Each unit draws 7V DC External power supply provided: Input: VAC, Hz Output: + 7V 10A RoHS COMPLIANT WEEE COMPLIANT For added safety and protection it is always recommended to use a good quality surge protector. CAUTION: No other power supply adapter can be used with the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit(s); you must use the Power Supply provided! Using a power supply other than the one provided by Key Digital with your unit VOIDS THE WARRANTY, may cause damage to your unit and associated equipment, and is a potential safety hazard.

25 Page 23 Firmware Update From time to time, Key Digital may provide firmware updates for the KD-MSCAT8X8. These updates are optional, and should only be performed as instructed by Key Digital. Below is the procedure for updating the firmware. Please note that incorrect update processes can result in an unusable unit. Follow the detailed directions carefully. Firmware Update Procedure Check our web site at for the latest firmware update ZIP file. Download and unzip the firmware ZIP file to any directory on the PC. All of the unzipped files that are created must be located in same directory on the PC. Be sure power is disconnected to the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit. The power supply must be disconnected (either from the back of the unit or from the wall outlet) to have a complete power shutdown - reset. With power disconnected, set the rear-panel slide switch (see page 6) to program mode Mode A. Do not yet apply power to the unit. Connect an RS-232 cable to the COM1 serial port on the PC, and the other end to the RS- 232 port on the rear panel of the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit. Make sure that no other devices are using the COM1 serial port on the PC. Use of laptop computers has proven less reliable than desktop systems. Please refrain from updating the firmware with laptops. Apply power to the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit. The power supply must be reconnected to the unit. Double-click the MSCAT8X8.bat file from within the ZIP folder. The command mode window should pop up. Monitor this pop-up window to verify the update progress. If an error occurs, check the RS-232 connection and repeat all of the above steps. When the update is complete, disconnect the RS-232 cable between the unit and the PC. Disconnect power from the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit. The power supply must be disconnected (either from the back of the unit or from the wall outlet) to have a complete power shutdown - reset. 10. With the power disconnected, set the rear-panel slide switch to Normal mode. 11. Turn on power to the KD-MSCAT8X8 unit by reconnecting power supply. 12. The firmware update is now complete, and the KD-MSCAT8X8 is ready for operation. Upon boot-up, the LCD will display the new firmware version

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