Key Digital KD-VA5 User's Manual
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1. Mey cigiFal KD VA5_Manual indd 16 17 8 2 06 11 56 18 AM2. input gt Composite sync on H output Pass through The KD VA5 also has a convenient pass through feature that allows you to maintain connections to your existing displays gt RGBHV to Component YPbPr Video conversion drives your Component Video HD display while the RGBHV pass through continues to drive your RGBHV display gt Component to RGBHV Video conversion drives your RGBHV display while the Component Video pass through continues to drive your Component Video HD display Take advantage of this handy feature so that you can have your system configured and ready to operate with any combination of RGBHV and Component Video sources and displays Intelligent Auto Sensing Intelligent Auto Sensing automatically switches from RGBHV to Component Video or Component to RGBHV Video by sensing active sync on the Y Component Video signal You must understand this feature for proper output selection and pass through operation of your unit Switching and Distribution Other than Intelligent Auto Sensing feature the KD VA5 does not provide switching or distribution capabilities Only use each output to drive one video display and do not daisy chain the video inputs to any other product or products The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions KD VA5 Manual indd 4 5 Application Examples Page 5 KD VAS Operating Instructions Refer to the following Application Examples for typical installations wit
3. Component and RGBHV Video sources and displays 9 Verify intended operation configuration by observing the LEDs on the top of the unit and the corresponding silkscreen explanations 10 This video adapter is NOT a video processor or video scaler so other than format conversions between RGBHV and Component YPbPr Video there is no further video processing performed in the unit 11 This video adapter does not support audio You must handle your audio connections and needs separately 12 Other than Intelligent Auto Sensing feature the KD VA5 does not provide switching or distribution capabilities Only use each output to drive one video display and do not daisy chain the video inputs to any other product The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions Mey cigiFal KD VA5_Manual indd 2 3 8 2 06 11 55 51 AM Page 4 KD VAS Operating Instructions Installation The first step to enjoying the KD VAS is to install the unit into your system Determine which of the following modes of operation are needed for your analog video and sync Analog Video Modes gt RGBHV to Component YPbPr Video conversion gt Also supports SCART RGB Video input gt Component to RGBHV Video conversion Sync Modes gt Component Video with sync on Y gt RGBHV Video with separate H amp V sync gt Additional sync modes supported gt RGB Video with sync on green gt SCART input RGB Video plus Composite Sync on H
4. KD VAS Operating Instructions Me digik al The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions Key Digital led by digital video 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 We provide total video system solutions because we know and help drive the technology the industry the business and all the latest up and coming standards But most of all we know exactly what you need for your unique application the right solution 521 East 3rd Street Mount Vernon NY 10553 Phone 914 667 9700 Fax 914 668 8666 Web www keudigital com Rev 0 August 2006 KD VA5 Manual indd 2 3 HD SPIDER SE RES S RGBHV to Component Video or Component to RGBHV Video Adapter Operating Instructions The KD VA5 by Key Digital is a universal analog Video Adapter that converts RGBHV Video sources to Component Video YPbPr out or it can be configured to convert Component Video YPbPr sources to RGBHV out It is compact and simple to operate using three slide switches with clearly labeled status LEDs located on the top of the unit The KD VA5 supports various sync modes like SCART sync on Green and separate composite sync I
5. and switcher require warranty service please contact Key Digital to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA number gt Please contact us at either Power Requirements gt Phone 1 914 667 9700 ext 215 gt External power supply provided gt E mail rma keydigital com gt 5VDC 1 Amps 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Technical Support CAUTION No other Beet supply gt For technical questions about using our products please contact us at either adapter can be used with this haem 4 914 667 9700 ext 301 unit Using a power supply other ads cones than the one provided by Key gt E mail tech keydigital com Digital with the unit VOIDS THE ENTIRE PRODUCT WARRANTY may cause damage to the unit Customer Support and associated equipment and is gt For customer support questions about using our products please contact us at either a potential safety hazard gt Phone 1 914 667 9700 ext 223 gt E mail customersupport keydigital com Warranty 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 The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions MEL cigizel KD VA5_Manual indd 14 15 8 2 06 11 56 17 AM Page 16 Page 17 KD VA5 Operating Instructions KD VA5 Operating Instructions Installation Notes Installation Notes The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions
6. h 1 2 3 the Sync Input Output modes The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions MEL cigizel KD VA5_Manual indd 8 9 8 2 06 11 56 13 AM Page 10 Page 11 KD VAS Operating Instructions KD VA5 Operating Instructions Configuration and Operation continued Slide Switch Sync Settings Locate the block with the three 3 small Slide Switches labeled 1 2 3 on the side of the unit near the Pb Y Pr Input connector The Up position is the default position most typical Video Formats applications use these settings that corresponds to the Green LEDs being lit on the face of the The KD VA5 supports only the following most popular analog interlaced and progressive video unit The Down position selects the corresponding Yellow LEDs active formats like HDTV NTSC and PAL gt 1080 60 amp 50 Hz gt 720p 60 amp 50 Hz gt 480p 60 Hz gt 576p 50 Hz CERTIFIED 480p 720p 1080i gt 576i 50 Hz SCART only Up for Green default LED selection Down for Yellow LED selection Slide Switch 1 2 3 Switch in the DOWN position Default Switch in the UP position Yellow LED ON Green LED ON Switch 3 SCART Input RGB Video and RGBHV Video Input on the HD 15 VGA Composite Sync on H Inout connector Switch 2 RGB Video Out Sync is on the RGBHV Video Output with separate Green channel RGsB H amp V sync Switch1 RGB Video Out Comp
7. h the KD VA RGBHV VGA to Component Mode SE N i This RGBHV Monitor will display the RGBHV Computer output ONLY if the Component Video source is inactive Mey cigiFal 8 2 06 11 55 57 AM Dana A rage o Ny KD VA5 Operating Instructions Connecting the KD VA5 into your system gt Find a safe and convenient location to place your KD VA5 unit You will need to connect the separate power supply to the unit later After you have made all wiring connections per the instructions below you may also want to use the mounting clip provided with your unit gt Using high quality video cables such as those available from Key Digital connect your video source to the appropriate input of the KD VA5 Use high quality cables of equal cable length For RGBHV Video inputs use HD 15 VGA cables and connect to the female input connector marked RGBHV Input on the unit Note Do not daisy chain the video connections to another input since the KD VA5 has built in 75 Q video terminations alt For Component Video YPbPr inputs use video cables with RCA jacks and connect to the color coded female input connector marked Pb Y Pr on the unit The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions KD VA5 Manual indd 6 7 gt KD VA5 Operating Instructions lt aga AAU I YY gt SCART RGB Video plus Composite Sync on H is also supported on the RGBHV Input connector Obtain the appr
8. he Pb Y Pr Input must be set for the desired mode of sync operation The LEDs on the top of the unit verify the desired operation of the unit For most applications the Slide Switches will be in the UP default position and the Green LEDs will be ON 5 Volt 1 Amp Power Supply connected to the KD VA5 Red LEDs indicate Yellow LEDs indicate when Green LEDs indicate when the RGB to YPbPr or the corresponding Slide Switch corresponding Slide Switch is YPbPr to RGB Conversion is in the DOWN position in the UP default position Carefully insert the power supply jack into the KD VA5 Slide Switch 3 controls gt A mounting clip bracket is provided to allow you to secure your KD VA5 to a wall rack feces ae UREIIOAE etc It is suggested that you fully operate the unit first See the following Configuration and Operation section of this Operating Manual before securing the unit in its mounting bracket Then use an appropriate fastener to secure the bracket to a safe dry location and carefully snap the KD VA5 into its mounting bracket If you need to remove the unit from the mounting bracket use care to pry the unit out without snapping the clips Slide Switch 2 controls these two functions Slide Switch 1 controls these two functions KD VAS Secure the mounting clip to a wall or other surface and carefully insert the KD VA5 into the clips Mounting Clip provided The 3 Slide Switches determine Slide Switc
9. ing Instructions What s Included Useful Tips The following contents are provided with your purchase It is suggested that you read and follow this entire Operating Manual Some useful tips to keep 1 One KD VA5 unit in mind when installing and using the KD VAS 2 Separate external 5 Volt power supply 1 Always test the full operation of your unit before final installation of cables behind walls or ceilings 3 Mounting clip l l l 4 Operating Manual 2 Use ONLY the 5V 1 Amp Power Supply provided with your unit 3 Component Video means YPbPr with Sync usually provided on the Y channel 5 Warranty card 4 KD VAS Intelligent Auto Sensing looks for active sync on the Y Component Video source input so if you are in the RGBHV to Component Video mode and want to view the RGBHV source you must ensure there is no active sync on the Y channel 5 You must set the three slide switches to correspond to the desired Sync settings Follow the instructions on the silkscreen cover of the unit or read the details provided in this Operating Manual 6 Limit cable lengths to 50 each using high quality cables of equal cable length 7 The KD VA5 supports only the following popular analog SD and HD video formats gt 1080 60 amp 50 Hz gt 720p 60 amp 50 Hz gt 480p 60 Hz gt 5 6p 50 Hz gt 576i 50 Hz SCART only 8 Take advantage of the pass through feature to simultaneously connect
10. lets you simultaneously maintain connection to your HDTV Component Video display Connecting the KD VAS into your system 6 gt Supports most analog interlaced and progressive video formats at 60 Hz or 50 Hz such as HDTV NTSC and PAL Configuration and Operation 9 gt 1080i 60 amp 50 Hz gt 720p 60 amp 50 Hz gt 480p 60 Hz gt 5 6p 50 Hz gt 576i 50 Hz SCART only gt Uses RCA and HD 15 VGA female connectors and supports cable runs up to 50 feet gt Simple to operate with three configuration slide switches and clearly labeled silk screened instructions and LEDs for status indication on the top cover gt Intelligent Auto Sensing automatically switches from RGBHV to Component Video or Component to RGBHV Video by sensing active sync on the Y Component Video signal gt Supports sync on Y separate H amp V sync as well as a variety of alternate sync formats including gt Sync on green composite sync or SCART gt Performs no video processing other than RGBHV to Component Video or Component to RGBHV Video conversions ensuring perfect image quality from input to output Technical Specifications 12 CERTIFIED 480p 720p 1080i How to Contact Key Digital 15 2006 Key Digital Inc All rights reserved The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions MeL digikal KD VA5_Manual indd 4 1 8 2 06 11 55 48 AM Page 2 Page 3 KD VA5 Operating Instructions KD VA5 Operat
11. ntelligent Auto Sensing let s the unit run itself Convenient pass through connectors allow you to maintain connections to your existing PC monitor or component video displays Performs no video processing and supports all popular analog video formats like HDTV NTSC and PAL Mounting clip amp external power supply provided Key Digital Exclusive Technologies MULTI LAYER SURFACE MOUNT CERTIFIED LHBC l LAS west ee ELS LINEAR HIGH BANDWIDTH CIRCUIT AUTO SENSE BOARD TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECANOCOGY 480p 720p 1080i Mey digikzal The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions 8 2 06 11 55 46 AM Page 1 KD VA5 Operating Instructions KD VA5 Operating Instructions Table of Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KD VA5 by Key Digital a state of the art universal analog Video Introduction 1 Adapter The KD VAS is the flexible solution you ve been looking for to mix and match RGBHV and Component Video YPbPr sources and displays It also has many well thought out What s Included 2 features including gt Allows you to connect RGBHV sources such as from your PC to Component Video YPbPr Useful Tips 3 displays gt Pass through lets you simultaneously maintain connection to your RGBHV PC monitor Installation 4 gt Allows you to connect Component Video YPbPr sources such as from your Cable Box or DVD player to RGBHV displays Application Examples 9 gt Pass through
12. opriate SCART adapter to interface to the KD VA5 HD 15 VGA input connector Using high quality video cables such as those available from Key Digital connect your display s to the appropriate output s of the KD VA5 For most applications sync for RGB Video will be separate H amp V carried over the HD 15 VGA cable and sync for Component Video YPbPr will be carried over the Y channel The KD VA5 also supports the following sync options so be sure sync is provided accordingly for your particular application gt RGB Video with sync on green RGsB gt SCART input RGB plus Composite Sync on H input gt Composite sync on H output For Component Video YPbPr inputs use video cables with RCA jacks and connect to the color coded female input connector marked Pb Y Pr on the unit Note Limit cable runs to 50 feet For RGBHV Video inputs use HD 15 VGA cables and connect to the female input connector marked RGBHV Input on the unit MeL cigiFal 8 2 06 11 56 05 AM aga O CA UY YY KD VA5 Operating Instructions KD VA5 Operating Instructions gt Using only the 5 Volt 1 Amp Power Supply provided with your unit connect the power supply Configuration and Operation jack to the KD VA5 jack located near the RGBHV Output and plug the power supply cord into an appropriately rated power source Now that the KD VAS is wired into your system the three slide switches on the side of the unit near t
13. osite Sync RGBHV Video Output with separate provided on the H Output H amp V sync the H channel carries H sync Auto Sensing The KD VA5 senses the appropriate Mode of operation using Intelligent Auto Sensing Component to RGBHV If the Component Video input is connected with active Mode sync on Y the Intelligent Auto Sensing automatically forces the KD VA5 to the Component to RGBHV Video Mode by sensing active sync on the Y Component Video signal RGBHV to Component If there is no YPbPr input in particular no sync on the Y Mode channel the unit automatically selects the RGBHV to Component Video Mode and not Composite Sync See the Application Examples earlier in this Operating Manual In each mode RGBHV to Component Video or Component to RGBHV Video the corresponding Red LED should be lit Active sync on the Y Component Video input forces the KD VA5 to operate in the Component to RGBHV Video mode To override this mode you must turn off the Component Video source However you may also need to disconnect the Y cable in some cases in the event the Component Video source continues to provide sync on the Y channel even when power is not supplied to the Component Video source this may happen in some instances with e g a Set Top Box The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions MEL cigizel KD VA5_Manual indd 10 11 8 2 06 11 56 15 AM Page 12 Page 13 KD VA5 Opera
14. ting Instructions KD VA5 Operating Instructions Technical Specifications Resolution Model KD VA5 gt The output resolution the input resolution RGBHV to Component or Component to RGBHV Video Adapter gt Performs no video processing Analog Video Modes Compatible Video Signals gt RGBHV to Component YPbPr Video conversion gt Supports most analog interlaced and progressive video formats at 60 Hz or 50 Hz like HDTV NTSC and PAL gt 1080i 60 amp 50 Hz gt 720p 60 amp 50 Hz gt Also supports SCART RGB Video input gt Component to RGBHV Video conversion Auto Sensing gt 480p 60 Hz gt Intelligent Auto Sensing automatically switches from RGBHV to Component Video or gt 576p 50 Hz Component to RGBHV Video by sensing active sync on the Y Component Video signal gt 576i 50 Hz SCART only gt If the Component Video input is connected with active sync on Y the Intelligent Auto se Sensing automatically forces the KD VA5 to the Component to RGBHV Video Mode by Analog Video Characteristics sensing active sync on the Y Component Video signal gt Output stage drives high quality equal length video cables up to 50 gt If there is no YPbPr input in particular no sync on the Y channel the unit automatically gt 1Vp p 75 ohms terminated selects the RGBHV to Component Video Mode gt Composite video sync on Y input YPbPr Sync Modes gt Video bandwidth gt Component Video
15. with sync on Y gt 3 dB 150 MHz gt RGBHV Video with separate H amp V sync gt Linear phase pass band gt Additional sync modes supported gt Unity video gain gt RGB Video with sync on green RGsB gt Each input of the KD VA5 has its own 75 Q termination gt SCART input RGB Video plus Composite Sync on H input gt Do not daisy chain inputs gt Composite sync on H output Connectors Pass through gt RGBHV Input Port and Output Port are HD 5 VGA female connectors gt Allows connections to two display types gt YPbPr Component Video Input Port and Output Port are color codes RCA female jacks for gt RGBHV to Component YPbPr Video conversion drives the Component Video HD display each omen while the RGBHV pass through drives an RGBHV display gt 3 5 mm jack for the external power supply input gt Component to RGBHV Video conversion drives the RGBHV display while the Component Video pass through drives the Component Video HD display The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions MEL cigizel KD VA5_Manual indd 12 13 8 2 06 11 56 15 AM Page 14 Page 15 KD VA5 Operating Instructions KD VA5 Operating Instructions Mechanical How to Contact Key Digital gt Size 4 75 x 2 x 0 75 gt Weight 0 5 Ibs gt Shipping weight 1 0 Ib gt Enclosure Type Plastic gt Mounting Wall mounting bracket Repairs and Warranty Service gt Should your KD MSW4x2Pro distribution amplifier
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