Key Digital KD-CDA12 User's Manual
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1. 728 96 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite 204 gt Aiventale WY AGS2. the RCA style connectors are conveniently color coded to match most Source and Display devices available in the consumer industry Red Green and Blue for Component video White and Red for left and right audio respectively PCM audio can be distributed using either the left or right audio channel When applicable connecting the KD DA6 and the KD CDA12 IS as simple as matching the proper color coded con nectors When inserting the RCA TM style connectors use a slight twisting motion when inserting the cables this assures a proper connection by seating the rcs connector all the way in Be careful not to confuse the Red lead of a compo nent video cable with the Right or Red audio channel Most often the audio wire is of thinner gauge wire and is together with the White or Left audio lead The Red lead from the component video cable is often attached to the Green and Blue lead from the compo nent cable as well When running long lengths of cable please make WWW KEYOIRITAL COM Page 5 Phone 7 18796 7178 Fans 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite DIS Rivertale NY L0453 HD Vew 6 sure to use heavy shielded good quality cable like Key Digital TechFlex heavy gauge AV cable refer to main catalog for cable selections or KeyDigktal interactive website ww key digital com Now that all the input s are done it is time to con nect the outputs to the respective Display devices Run each of the i
3. DA12 is double KD DA6 housed in one robust unit The following instructions will apply to both units except when specifically noted Product Hookup When unpacking the unit make sure to make all hookups before plugging in the power adapter This unit will receive any component video input sig nal Y Pr Pb with matching left and right stereo audio channels L R audio can also be substituted by a single digital PCM audio connection and dis tribute it to several Display devices around your HomeTheater or showroom without the loss of sig nal A typical hookup will consist of a source device that outputs component video for example DVD player Set Top Box unit Satellite receiver digital VCR Sony Playstation XBOX or GameCube with optional component video adapter and several other consumer devices The Source device should be connected to the ports marked input on the KD DA6 or the KD CDA12 After hooking up the Source device to the marked input connectors the KD CDA12 or KD DA6 will distribute the selected Mey cigizal KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 input signal to all of the output connectors the com ponent video and audio output connectors are marked output the KD DA6 has one bank of 6 Marked 1 through 6 sets of output connectors The KD CDA12 has two banks Marked Channel 1 and 2 each corresponding to their respective inputs J of6 each output connectors Each of
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 amp 12 Channel Component Distribution Amo ewl Model KD DA6 amp KD CDA12 Like HD View12 also by KDS the HD HD View 6 provides economical signal distribution from any HDTV or SDTV Component Video source YPrPb to compo nent HDTV ready monitors It uniquely resolves current connectiv ity problems experienced by HDTV manufacturers and retailers by effectively gluing together HDTV equipment manufactured to diverging technologies HD HD View 6 thereby enables a best in class assembly of HDTV SDTV sources and displays yielding color rich artifactfree and pristine HDTV and SDTV signals It is suggested that all users always check our web site for the latest version of this Users Manual at www key digital com under Literature User Manuals MeL cigi al WEW KEYORITAL COM Prone 718 736 7178 Far 728 98 5664 KRAOWLEDGE IS POWER 214 West 231 Street Suite 04 gt Fivertale gt WY LOGS HD View 6 UL LISTED Safety Instructions Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit FOK 2 Ik K K 28 K K K K K K k K k K K K k K k K K K kK K k K K K kK K k K K K K KK K K K K OK K K OK OK OK 2 OK OK K 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 ins
5. age 7 Phone 718 796 7178 Fas 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite S04 Rivel NY MSA HD Vew 6 inputs is for receiving the Source or input signal the other input is used for the Loop Through signal for passing the signal to the next amplifier in the chain of series Either input can be used as the Source input or as the Loop Through input to send the sig nal to the next KD CDA12 or KD DA6 The Mode 2 setting is used for all KD CDA12 in the chain except for the last unit which must be set to Mode 3 See below for appropriate dip switch setting A maxi mum of 4 KD CDA12 s can be connected in a Daisy Chain using this hook up method The dipswitches on the unit should be set to the fol lowing p 2 3 4 5 6 l 8 SW1 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF SW2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Please refer to the illustration for NX12 Daisy Chain Mode3 The KD CDA12 can can be configured to dis tribute 1 input Source to 12 different Display devices The dipswitches on the unit should be set to the fol lowing Mey cigizal KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SW1 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF SW2 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON Please refer to the illustration for NX12 Daisy Chain Note The factory default setting of the dip switched is 2x6 mode Now that all the installation is done it is recommend ed to double check all connections before connect ing the external pow
6. bs 1 4 Kg Power 5V DC 110 120 VAC 60HZ 7 watts No other power can be used with this unit KD CDA12 Characteristics Size 12 3 16 x 5 1 8 x 1 13 16 310 x 130 x 46 mm case 12 7 16 x 5 5 8 x 1 15 16 316 x 143 x 49 mm with protruding jack hardware Weight 3 Ibs 1 4 Kgl Power 6V or 75v DC 110 120 VAC 60 HZ 7 watts No other power can be used with this unit Orientation Mounting Information Cable attaches to all 4 sides of the unit The top and bottom of the unit are solid metal no vents WWW KEYOIRITAL COM Page 15 Phone M8796 7178 Fans 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite DS Rivemale NY MSA HD VEW 6 amp 12 Mode ko 0a6 amp ko coaiz OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The unit may be oriented horizontally or mounted 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 into sheet rock or hollow walls provide proper screw support with bolts or sheet rock anchors Warranty 2 years parts and labor a All Key Digital products are backed by a limit two year parts and labor warranty For warranty infor mation or RMA Return Authorization instructions lease contact Michael keudigital com or call 718 796 7178 ext 10 Key Digital Inc 128 E Liberty Street Danbury CT 06810 Tel 718 796 7178 Tech amp Customer Suppor Tel 888 258 2028 April 2004 WWW KEYDIGITAL COM Prone 718 736 7178 Farc
7. er supply Once every connec tion has been verifiwed plug the external power sup ply connector into the power input jack of the KD DA6 or KD CDA12 Once power has been applied a green light should show the power ON status on the front of the unit Use a reliable Source to test your connections Like a DVD player Mounting and Maintenance instructions TheKD DA6 and KD CDA12 are built for years of trou ble free operation This unit can be installed in any Home theater showroom or other configuration Often the KD DA6 or KD CDA12 is moved to the back or behind the other AV Source devices Cleaning or the maintenance Is not necessary if needed use a soft non abrasive dry cloth to wipe the dust from the unit WWW KEYOIGITAL COM Page 9 Phone M8796 7178 Fans 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite DS Rivemale NY MSA HD View 6 Since the KD DA6 and the KD CDA12 are powered devices they will produce a minimal amount of heat therefore it is recommended to leave enough room around the unit to dissipate this heat Troubleshooting If after properly connecting all of the devices in the system the unit fails to properly distribute the Source signal try any of the suggestions below No power to the unit Make sure that the external power supply is properly connected to a standard 110V household outlet Check to make sure the power indicator light is green If there is no power light check and
8. ge WWW KEYOIGITAL COM Page 13 Phone 7 18796 7178 Fans 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite DIS Riventale NY MSA HD Vew 6 Metal Enclosure Cost effective 2 years parts and labor warranty Warranty All Key Digital products are backed by a limit two year parts and labor warranty For warranty infor mation or RMA Return Authorization instructions please contact Michael keydigital com or call 718 796 7178 ext 10 Technical Specification for KD DA6 amp KD CDA12 Input ie or two groups of five RCA connectors consist of independent HDTV SDTV Component Video YprPb plus two channels audio L amp R Video Standard YprPb YcrCb 1 volt p p 75 Ohm terminated Component Video Video brandwidth 3 Db 120 MHz Audio Standard line type high impedance two channel L R Each L or R could be used for PCM digital audio Audio brandwidth flat 20 Hz to 50 MHz Outputs Six or twelve groups of five RCA connectors each Each group consists of independent HDTV SDIV Component Video YprPb plus teo channels audio L amp R Video Standard YprPb YcrCb 1 volt p p Mey cigikal KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 75 Ohm terminated Componenet Video Audio Standard line type high impendance two channel L R Each L or R could be used for PCM digital audio Cable Recommendation Each run of YprPb cable MUST be the same length 300 max KD DA characteristics Size 4 x 8 x 1 13 16 Weight 3l
9. he connected Display device for example If the Display device connected cannot handle HDTV compatible video sig nals make sure that the Source device is set out put SD Standard definition or 480i compatible sig nals have a picture but it is scrolling across the screen of my Display This happens when the input signal is not is not WWW KEYOIRITAL COM Page 11 Phone M8796 7178 Fans 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite DS Rivemale NY MSA HD Vew 6 compatible 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 example if the Display device connected is not capable of handling HDIV compatible video signals make sure that the Source device is set to output SD Standard definition or 480i compatible signals have a picture but there is noise or hum bars visible in the image This could happen when crossing power lines when routing the cable from the Source device to the KD DA6 or KD CDA12 or when routing the cables from the KD DA6 or KD CDA12 to the Display device If crossing power lines is inevitable make sure to use heavy shielded good quality cable like Key Digital techFlex heavy gauge AV cable refer to main catalog for cable selections or Key Digital s interactive web site www keydigital com Sometimes using a shielded and noise filtering surge or
10. igital s Personal Home Theater high resolution content distribution ampli fiers In today s world where personal Home Theatres are elevated to new levels each and everyday in terms of Video and Audio resolution it is key to have best possible equipment handling this audio and video material in the delivery from Source and Display device Key Digital s dedication to providing the best possible solution to the HomeTheater com munity is reflected in the KD CDA 12 and the KD DA6 Both units are manufactured with stringent quality control standards that exceed average available equipment for similar solutions in many ways This commitment to quality reliability and performance is reflected throughout the entire Key Digital product line Every product is tested and certified by their unrivaled product warranty of two years parts and labor one of the best in the business Please read the installation instructions below and enjoy your Component Video Audio Amplifier trouble free for years to come Included in this package One KD CDA12 or KD DAG One external power supply One set of installation and technical instructions One warranty statement WWW KEYOIRITAL COM Page 3 Phone M8796 7178 Fans 718 796 5664 214 West 231 Street Suite DS Rivemale NY MSA HD View 6 Note before attempting to Hookup The KDS CDA12 and KD DA6 have similar perform ance and installation instructions In essence the KD C
11. itector can eliminate noise in power lines have No Audio When connecting the Left and Right White and Red connector stereo audio channel make sure that the connectors are properly connected to the Source device as well as the Display device Make sure that the volume is turned up to an audible level on the Source device as well as the Display device Mey cigizel KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 When using the Digital Audio connection PCM or coaxial audio make sure that the Display device is capable of decoding this compressed bit stream of audio information Most often when using the PCM audio function the audio will be connected to a Dolby Digital capable AV Receiver or amplifier KEY FEATURES for KD DA6 amp KD CDA12 Enables signal distribution any HDTV or SDTV Component Video source to Component Cideo HDTV ready monitors KD DA6 can drive 6 monitors KD CDA12 can drive 12monitors or two independent sets of 6 monitors KD CDA12 can be configured for 3 modes 2x6 1x12 terminated Nx12 loop through Component Video and Left Right Digital PCM audio can be used instead of Left Right RCA connectors for all video and audio inputs and outputs 120MHz bandwidth KEY BENEFITS for KD DA6 amp KD CDA12 Drives cable up to 300 feet Can be cascaded to another KD CDA6 or KD CDA12 to drive as many outputs as desired from one source External power supply Crystal clear ima
12. ndividual set of output connectors to their respective Dusplay devices Make sure to use the same caution when making the connections to the Display device use the color matching sys tem if possible Additional installation notes specific to the KD CDA12 ha A eS cina W s tp VA U A Ee DA LOOP THROUGH DE i s a E S LHe Ab ELSE LL Seecec EO OP OP Se Mey cigizal KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 The KD CDA12 can be configured in 3 separate modes Mode1 2 inputs each driving 6 outputs each 2X6 Mode factory Default Mode2 1 input driving 12 outputs with the unused input driving the next amplifier NX12 mode Mode 3 1 Input driving 12 outputs 1X12 mode Mode 1 The KD CDA12 has two sets of inputs This essentioally allows for independent connection of two Source devices and usage of the KD CDA12 as two separate KD DA6 s Using this configuration it is possible to distribute two discreet Audio Video sig nals to two banks of 6 different Display devices each use the hookup described above for the KD DAG The dipswitches on the unit should be set to the following SW1 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON SW2 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON Please refer to the illustration for 2X6 termination mode Mode 2 The KD CDA12 can also be cascaded or Daisy Chained Using hookup method allows multi ple units to be connected in series One of the two WWW KEYOIGITAL COM P
13. tall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conven ience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments 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 caution when moving the cart appara tus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the appara tus 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 Mey cigikal KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 Introduction Welcome to the world of Key D
14. verify that the wall outlet is active by plugging in a known good component like a desk lamp For added safety and protection it is always recommended to use a good quality surge protector Check to make sure that the power connector is properly inserted into the KD DA6 or KD CDA 12 Unplug the adapter from the wall and verify the cable to make sure that the cable is not cut or interrupted anywhere If none of the above works please contact Ke Digital technical support hotline at 888 258 2028 or send an e mail to tech keydigital com Mey cigiz al KNOWLEDGE Is POWER HD Vew12 There is no signal displayed on the Display device Verify the Sync or Green connector on all of your video connections 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 signal is of a valid for mat that can be displayed by the connected Display device for example if the Display device connected is not capable of handling HDTV compati ble video signals make sure that the Source device is set to output SD Standard definition or 480i compatible signals There is a signal but it is Black and White Green or Pink in Nature This is indicative of a mismatch between Source and Display device in the component video connec tions Make sure that the Source signal is of a valid for mat that can be displayed by t
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