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4K/18G HDMI Fixer, Booster, Buffer of EDID,

HDCP, Hot Plug, 18G to 10G ENC/DEC

KD-FIX418

Rev 0 – Jan 2018

Operating Instructions

Key Digital

, led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, develops

and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutions

for virtually all applications where high-end video and control are

important. Key Digital

is at the forefront of the video industry for

Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators,

Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers.

The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions

™

Key Digital

Systems :: 521 East 3rd Street :: Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Phone : 914.667.9700 Fax : 914.668.8666 Web : www.keydigital.com

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Rev 0 – Jan 2018 KD-FIX418 4K/18G HDMI Fixer, Booster, Buffer of EDID, HDCP, Hot Plug, 18G to 10G ENC/DEC Operating Instructions Key Digital®, led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutions for virtually all applications where high-end video and control are important. Key Digital® is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers.
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4 1 Table of Contents Key Features ➔➔ HDMI Correction: Resolves common HDMI integration obstacles related to HDCP, About KD-FIX418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Usage Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 3 Usage Modes 18Gbps Signal Repair 4K Source 18 Gbps KD-FIX418 18 Gbps Long HDMI Short HDMI Input Boost Mode 4K Source KD-FIX418 18 Gbps 18 Gbps Short HDMI Long HDMI Compression Mode 4K Source 18 Gbps KD-FIX418 KD-FIX418 10.2Gbps Long HDMI Short HDMI Compress Mode Decompress Mode 18Gbps to 10.2Gbps Down-convert Mode 4K Source 18 Gbps KD-FIX418 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10.2Gbps Down-Convert Mode KD-X222 HDMI 10.2Gbps HDBaseT HDMI Extender (10.
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5 Connections and LEDs HDMI Output: HDMI Input: ➔➔ Supports HDMI cabling up to 75 ft / 23m. »» Maximum one active/directional HDMI cable may be used for 18Gbps signals. »» If HDMI input is long/active/directional, only a short/passive/non-directional HDMI cable may be used on output for 18Gbps signals. ➔➔ Supports up to UHD/4K @ 50/60 fps [4:4:4], 18Gbps signals »» See Supported standard 4K Video Formats table ➔➔ Supports HDR10 and Dobly Vision ® ➔➔ Compliant with HDCP 2.
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6 7 Supported standard 4K Video Formats: Position EDID Handshake Description Copy EDID from HDMI Output Resolution Bandwidth 0 1 4K@24/25/30 [4:4:4] 8bit < 10.2Gbps 1 1080i, 2CH AUDIO 2 4K@24/25/30 [4:2:2] 8/10/12bit < 10.2Gbps 2 1080i, DOLBY/DTS 5.1 3 4K@50/60 [4:2:0] 8bit < 10.2Gbps 3 1080i, HD AUDIO 4 4K@24/25/30 [4:4:4] 10/12bit < 18Gbps 4 1080p, 2CH AUDIO 1080p, DOLBY/DTS 5.
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8 9 Control Rotary: Choose the desired setting for hot plug detection control, bandwidth compression/decompression, and boost mode. Power cycle unit after changing settings. Forced HPD On/Bypass ➔➔ In cases of many layers of connectivity or non-standard devices in-line, hot plug detection (HPD) may be lost or drop below standard levels, leading to the video source not detecting a display/sync device and not outputting a signal.
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10 11 Hot Plug Detection Bandwidth Compression Input Boost 0 Bypass Bypass OFF ➔➔ Input: HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female 1 Forced ON Bypass OFF ➔➔ Output: HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female 2 Bypass Bypass ON 3 Forced ON Bypass ON 4 Bypass Decompress/ Auto Down-Convert OFF 5 Forced ON Decompress/ Auto Down-Convert OFF 6 Bypass Decompress/ Auto Down-Convert ON 7 Forced ON Decompress/ Auto Down-Convert ON Control Rotary Specifications Position Technical: ➔➔
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12 13 Important Product Warnings: 1. Connect all cables before providing power to the unit. 2. Test for proper operation before securing unit behind walls or in hard to access spaces. 3. If installing the unit into wall or mounting bracket into sheet-rock, provide proper screw support with bolts or sheet-rock anchors. Safety Instructions: Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit. 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Heed all warnings.