KD-CDA6 6 Channel /RGBHV Video/ Distributn Alifier Operating Instructns Key Digital, led by digital video pneer Mike Tsinberg, develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutns for virtually all applicatns where high quality video imaging is iort Key Digital is at the forefro of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Iegrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and nsumers. We provide total video system solutns because we know and help drive the technology, the industry, the business, and all the latest up-and-coming standards. Xplosn Series KD-CDA6 is the perfect choice for high-quality and economical 6-channel video and aud signal distributn from any HDTV or SDTV co video source, including 1080p. It delivers color-rich, artifact-free, and pristine HDTV and SDTV images to co HDTV-ready monitors. KD-CDA6 is the ideal product for driving your HD and SD sources to plasma displays, fro and rear projectors, direct view monitors, and video walls. But most of all, we know exactly what you need for your unique applicatn - the right solutn. 521 East 3rd Street, Mou Vernon, NY 10553 Ph :: 914.667.9700 Fax :: 914.668.8666 Web :: www.keydigital.com KD-CDA6_Manual.indd 2-1 Rev 1 Sept 2006 9/7/06 4:48:56 PM
Page Page Iorta Safety Instructns. Please be sure to follow these instructns for safe operatn of your unit 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Read these instructns. Keep these instructns. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructns. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any veilatn openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructns. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including alifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 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 io your outlet, consult an electrician for replaceme of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the poi where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachmes/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautn when moving the cart/apparatus combinatn to avoid injury from tip-over. CAUTION! KD-CDA6 HDTV Distributn Alifier 6 Channel /RGBHV Video/ Distributn Alifier CAUTION: YOUR KD-CDA6 HDTV DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER COMES WITH ITS OWN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY THAT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE UNIT. No other Power Supply Adapter can be used with this unit! Using a Power Supply other than the provided by Key Digital with your unit VOIDS THE ENTIRE PRODUCT WARRANTY, may cause damage to your unit and associated equipme, and is a poteial safety hazard. You MUST use the Power Supply that came with your unit: Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long perds of time. 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 io the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Table of es Iroductn................................................................ 2 Setting Up for Operatn...................................................... 4 Troubleshooting............................................................. 5 Key Features for KD-CDA6.................................................... 6 Technical Specificatns....................................................... 7 How to act Key Digital................................................... 8 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose his apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 2006 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved. KD-CDA6_Manual.indd 2-1 9/7/06 4:48:58 PM
Iroductn Eertainme Venue Applicatn Key Digital dedicatn to providing the best possible solutn to the Home Theater community is reflected in the KD-CDA6, manufactured with stringe quality corol standards that exceed the industry norm. This commitme to quality, reliability and performance is reflected throughout the eire Key Digital product line. Every product is tested, and certified by a limited warray of two years parts and labor, of the best in the business. Please read the installatn instructns below and enjoy your Video/ Distributn Alifier for years to come. Included in this package: 1. 2. 3. 4. (One) KD-CDA6 (One) External power supply (One) Set of installatn/technical instructns (One) Warray Stateme KD-CDA6 KD-CDA6_Manual.indd 2-3 Cable Box or DVD Player *All sources can be substituted with RGBHV 9/7/06 4:49:04 PM
Page Page Setting Up for Operatn Troubleshooting When unpacking the unit make all hookups and connectns before plugging in the AC power adapter. This unit will accept virtually any co video input signal (Y, Pr, Pb) with a matching left and right stereo aud pair (L/R aud can be substituted by a single digital PCM aud connectn) and distribute it to several Display devices around your home or showroom without the loss of signal. A typical hookup will consist of a source device that outputs co video (or coosite video with an optnal co video adapter) such as a DVD player, Set-Top Box unit, Satellite receiver, digital VCR, Sony-PlaystatnTM, XBOXTM, GameCubeTM or any other consumer video device. The Source device should be connected to the jacks marked input on the KD-CDA6. After hooking up the Source device to the marked input connectors, the KDCDA6 will distribute the selected input signal to all of the output connectors. The KD-CDA6 has bank of 6 (Marked 1 through 6) output connectors. Each of the RCA connectors are color coded to match most Source and Display devices available in the consumer industry; Red, Green and Blue for video; White, and Red for left and right aud respectively (PCM aud can be distributed by using either the left or right aud channel). nnecting your Unit Typically, connecting the KD-CDA6 is as sile as matching the proper color coded connectors. When inserting the RCA connectors use a slight twisting motn when inserting the cables, this assures a proper connectn by seating the RCA connector all the way in. Be careful not to confuse the Red lead of a co video cable with the Right or Red aud channel. Most often the aud wire is together with a White or Left aud lead! The Red lead from the co video cable is often attached to the Green and Blue lead from the co cable as well. When running long lengths of cable please make sure to use heavy shielded high quality cables. Now that the input(s) are connected, run each of the individual set of output connectors to their respective Display devices. Make sure to use the correct wires when making the connectns to the Display device (use the color matching system if possible.) Now that the installatn is d it is recommended to double check all connectns before connecting the external power supply. Once every connectn has been verified, plug the external power supply connector io the power input jack of the KD-CDA6. Once power has been applied, a green light should show the power ON status on the fro of the unit. Use a reliable Source to test your connectns (Like a DVD player). Mouing and Maienance instructns The KD-CDA6 are built for years of trouble free operatn. Either unit can be installed in any home theater, showroom or other system using multiple displays. Cleaning or the maienance is usually not necessary, but if needed use a soft non-abrasive dry cloth to wipe the dust from the unit. Since the KD-CDA6 are powered devices they will produce a small amou of heat, therefore it is recommended to leave a few inches of room around the unit to dissipate this heat. If, after properly connecting all of the devices in the system, the unit fails to properly distribute the Source signal, try the following suggestns. 1. No power to the unit. b. c. d. Make sure that the external power supply is properly connected to a standard household outlet. Check to make sure the power indicator light is green. If there is no power light, check and verify that the wall outlet is active by plugging in a known good co (like a desk la). For added safety and protectn it is always recommended to use a good quality surge protector. Check to make sure that the power connector is properly inserted io the KD-CDA6. Unplug the adapter from the wall and verify that the cable is not cut or ierrupted anywhere. If n of the above works, please coact Key Digital technical support. 2. There is no signal displayed on the Display device. b. Verify the Sync or Green connector on all of your video connectns; make sure it is connected to the correct input/output jack of the Source as well as the Display device. Make sure that the Source can be displayed by the connected Display device; for exale: if the Display device connected to the output is not capable of handling HDTV coatible video signals make sure that the Source device is set to output SD (Standard definitn or 480i) coatible signals. 3. There is a signal but it is Black and White, Green or Pink in Nature. b. This is indicative of a mismatch between Source and Display device in the co video connectns. Make sure that the Source signal is of a valid format that can be displayed by the connected Display device; for exale: If the Display device connected cannot handle HDTV coatible video signals make sure that the Source device is set output SD (Standard Definitn or 480i) coatible signals. 4. I have a picture but it is scrolling across the screen of my Display. This happens when the input signal is not coatible with the Display device. Make sure that the Source signal is of a valid format that can be displayed by the connected Display device; for exale: if the Display device connected is not capable of handling HDTV coatible video signals make sure that the Source device is set to output SD (Standard Definitn or 480i) coatible signals. KD-CDA6_Manual.indd 4-5 9/7/06 4:49:06 PM
5. 6. I have a picture but there is noise or hum bars visible in the image. Technical Specificatns This could happen when crossing power lines when routing the cable from the Source device to the KD-CDA6, or when routing the cables from the KD-CDA6 to the Display device. If crossing power lines is inevitable, make sure to use heavy shielded high quality cable. Sometimes using a shielded and noise filtering surge protector can eliminate noise in power lines. Model #: KD-CDA6 6 Channel /RGBHV Video/ Distributn Alifier Each input and output is corised of five RCA connectors consisting of independe HDTV/SDTV Video (YPrPb) plus two channels of aud L&R or PCM digital aud. I have No. Video: When connecting the Left and Right (White and Red connector) stereo aud channel make sure that the connectors are properly connected to the Source device as well as the Display device. b. Make sure that the volume is turned up to an audible level on the Source device as well as the Display device. c. When using the Digital connectn PCM or coaxial aud, make sure that the Display device is capable of decoding this coressed bit stream of aud informatn. Most often when using the PCM aud functn, the aud will be connected to a Dolby Digital capable AV-Receiver or alifier. Standard YPrPb 1 volt p-p 75 Ohm terminated Video. Video bandwidth: - 3 db @ 300 MHz. : Standard line type high iedance two-channel, Left & Right. Each L or R can be used for PCM digital aud. Cable Recommendatn Each run of YPrPb cable MUST be the same length (300 max.). KD-CDA6 Characteristics: Key Features for KD-CDA6 Size: 4 x 8 x 1-13/16. Weight: 1.5 lbs. (.7 Kg.) Enables signal distributn any HDTV or SDTV Video source to Video HDTV ready monitors Video Left and Right Analog ; Digital PCM aud can be used instead of the Left and Right Analog Signals RCA connectors for all video and aud inputs and outputs 300 MHz bandwidth Drives video signals up to 300 feet Can be cascaded to another KD-CDA6 to drive as many outputs as desired from source External power supply Crystal clear image Metal Enclosure st-effective 2 years parts and labor warray Orieatn/Mouing Informatn: The top and bottom of the unit are solid metal (no ves). The unit may be orieed horizoally, or moued vertically on a wall. Use 2 #8 or M4 screws to hang the unit (keyhole slots are provided on the base of the unit). If installing io sheet-rock or hollow walls, provide proper screw support with bolts or sheet-rock anchors. Limited Warray: 2 years parts and labor. ey Digital Exclusive Technologies Key Digital Exclusive Technologies KD-CDA6_Manual.indd 6-7 9/7/06 4:49:07 PM
Page Page How to act Key Digital Repairs and Warray Service Should your KD-MSW4x2Pro 4 Inputs to 2 Outputs HDTV Matrix Switcher require warray service, please coact Key Digital to obtain a Returned Materials Authorizatn (RMA) number Please coact us at either: Ph: 1-914-667-9700 ext 215 E-mail: rma@keydigital.com Technical Support For technical questns about using our products, please coact us at either: Ph: 1-914-667-9700 ext 301 E-mail: tech@keydigital.com Customer Support For customer support questns about using our products, please coact us at either: Ph: 1-914-667-9700 ext 223 E-mail: customersupport@keydigital.com Warray All Key Digital products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years of trouble-free operatn. They are backed by a limited two-year parts and labor warray. KD-CDA6_Manual.indd 8-9 9/7/06 4:49:08 PM