Setup Guide - Key Digital

Rev 3 – Aug 2012
KD-CATHD500
KD-CATHD500FW
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.
HDBT/HDMI/DVI via Single CAT6/STP (TX/RX)
Baluns with IR, RS-232 and Ethernet
Setup Guide
Key Digital ® Systems :: 521 East 3rd Street :: Mount Vernon, NY 10553
The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions
Phone : 914.667.9700 Fax : 914.668.8666 Web : www.keydigital.com

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Table of Contents
About KD-CATHD500 and KD-CATHD500FW ........................... 1
Connections..................................................... 2
Extending Ethernet, IR and RS-232 Control ............................. 4
Application Example............................................... 5
Settings ........................................................ 6
Specifications.................................................... 8
Important Product Warnings......................................... 10
Safety Instructions ................................................ 10
How to Contact Key Digital.......................................... 11
Warranty........................................................ 11
CAT6/STP cabling is required. All included specifications are based
on the use of CAT6 STP with properly shielded RJ45 connectors
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.
Please read all instructions to insure safe operation of the product.
About KD-CATHD500 and KD-CATHD500FW
Description
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KD-CATHD500 HDBT/HDMI/DVI Baluns (Tx & Rx) extension of 1080p/60,
1920x1200, 3D & 4K signals up to 400 ft. via single Key Digital ® KD-CAT6STP1X
Super CAT6 Shielded cable, or up to 300 ft. using a single third-party CAT6
shielded cable. KD-CATHD500 carries IR and RS-232 for controlling remotely
located equipment. Ethernet ports allow 10/100 LAN Network extension.
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KD-CATHD500FW extends 1080i/720p/1080p/24 signals up to 600 ft. with a
single Key Digital KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6/STP Shielded cable, or 500 ft.
using a single third-party CAT6 Shielded cable. 1080p/60, 1920x1200, 4K, and
comparable resolutions are not supported.
Key Features
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Auto-adjustment of feedback, equalization and amplification depending
on the length of cabling used
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Internal EDID Library features 10 default EDID configurations including
native EDID data from any Output/Display
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Features both Transmit and Receive IR, RS-232 and Ethernet for bi-directional
control signals
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Full support for 12-Bit Deep Color Video
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Supports lossless compressed digital audio:
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Dolby ® TrueHD, Dolby ® Digital Plus and DTS -HD Master Audio
Key Benefits
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HDMI/DVI, IR, RS-232 and Ethernet signals combined over a single CAT6/STP
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HDMI pass-through port on Tx Balun connects additional devices up to 20 ft.
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Daisy chaining of Tx and Rx units allows almost unlimited extension
of HDMI/DVI, RS-232, IR and Ethernet signals
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Supports HDBaseT Technology
Advanced HDMI Features
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3D – Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats
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4K – 4096x2160/24 video resolution support for commercial applications such as
Digital Movie Theaters, CAD, Post Production, Graphics and etc.
© 2012 Key Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Accessories
½ ½ (2) 5V 2A DC Power Supplies
½ ½ (3) Locking HDMI Cable Clips
½ (2) Mounting Brackets
½ (1) Grounding Wire
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If desired, you may connect your IR signals to send (port labeled Tx), or receive
(port labeled Rx).
Connections
Before making any connections, power off your source and display devices.
Tx Balun:
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Using a short HDMI cable, connect your source device to the HDMI port labeled
“HDMI Input”. To connect DVI, use appropriate DVI to HDMI adapters.
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Additionally you may connect a 10/100 Ethernet LAN cable to the “TCP/IP” port
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and an RS-232 cable to the DB9 port to transmit RS-232 signals.
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Connect the CAT6 STP cable that connects to the Rx Balun at the port labeled
“CAT6 STP Output”.
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You may use the port labeled “HDMI Pass-Through” to connect (up to 20 ft.)
your AVR, display or other device to the Tx unit.
Rx Balun:
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Using a short HDMI cable, connect your display device to the HDMI port labeled
“HDMI Output”.

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Connect the CAT6 STP cable at the port labeled “CAT6 STP Input”.
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If you are using IR, connect it at this time. For Ethernet, connect the cable
to TCP/IP RJ45 port.
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IR
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You may transmit IR information in either direction. The IR input can be from a
dedicated control system or a standard distribution block’s emitter outputs.
Use a fixed 5v input signal with a 3.5mm mono mini jack.
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The sleeve of the 3.5mm Male connector must have good physical contact
with 3.5 mm Female input/output on the KD-CATHD500.
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Some 3.5mm Male plugs feature a plastic sleeve that extends longer than an
average sleeve. This may cause poor grounding
contact. See the example to the right of a sleeve
that may cause poor contact.
Application Example
Ethernet LAN
HDMI Pass-through
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If you are using RS-232, connect to the RS-232 port.
Blu-Ray
HDMI/DVI*
CAT6/STP
Display
IR Emitter
IR Tx
KD-CATHD500TX
IR Receiver
(to control TV)
CAT6/STP
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Power up the Baluns using the included power supplies and then power up your
source and display equipment.
TV Remote
KD-IRKIT300
IR Rx
HDMI/DVI*
Ethernet
IR
Extending Ethernet, IR and RS-232 Control
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Ethernet
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The KD-CATHD500/KD-CATHD500FW can transmit standard 10/100Base T
LAN data. You can use TIA 568B standards for termination.
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RS-232
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You can use the KD-CATHD500/KD-CATHD500FW to send RS-232
commands for controlling remote equipment.
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Requires the use of a null-modem cable on one (either) side.
Up to 400’ – with Key Digital ® KD-CAT6STP1X
Up to 300’ – with 3rd Party CAT6/STP
Ethernet LAN
Display
HDMI
CAT6/STP
KD-CATHD500RX
IR Emitter
IR Tx
HDMI
IR Receiver
(to control DVD)
KD-IRKIT300
IR Rx
Blu Ray Remote
Blu-Ray
KD-CATHD500TX
HDMI/DVI*
CAT6/STP
Achieved Distance: up to 860’

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IR Rx
Blu Ray Remote
Daisy Chain Example:
Blu-Ray
Settings
KD-CATHD500TX
HDMI/DVI*
CAT6/STP
20’
EDID Control
EDID adjustments may be necessary when connecting to or from an AV Receiver, or
for passing 3D content derived from a Cable or Satellite source. They can also speed
up the switching process from Cable or Satellite.
The possible EDID settings can range from ‘0’ to ‘9’ (‘0’ is the default).
0 EDID from connected display
1 1080i w/ PCM 2ch Digital Audio
2 1080i w/ HD Audio
3 1080p w/ PCM 2ch Digital Audio
4 1080p w/ HD Audio
Up to 400’ – with Key Digital ® KD-CAT6STP1X
Up to 300’ – with 3rd Party CAT6/STP
KD-CATHD500RX KD-CATHD500TX
5 3D w/ PCM 2ch Digital Audio
Achieved Distance: up to 860’
KD-CATHD500RX
CAT6/STP
20’ 20’
HDMI
HDMI
Display
The EDID controls are located on the Tx Balun. To change EDID settings, use a small
flat bladed screwdriver to turn the rotary switch to the desired EDID number. The
switch has click positions to make sure the arrow is pointing at a number and not
in-between. There is no need to power the unit off when adjusting the EDID settings.
The unit will automatically renegotiate the new handshake in a few seconds. Please
follow this procedure for subsequent EDID changes.
When selecting an EDID from the library, your source device will “see” the KD-
CATHD500 EDID choice instead of the display’s EDID, overriding the display’s EDID
information. If your display is not capable of accepting the video resolution or audio
type selected, you may not see a picture or hear sound. In this case please choose
another more compatible EDID, or use the default EDID.
Range and Resolution:
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KD-CATHD500 KD-CATHD500 w/ KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6 Shielded
cabling: All resolutions up to 1080p, 1920x1200, 3D, 4K up to 400ft
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KD-CATHD500 w/ Third-Party CAT6/STP cabling: All resolutions up to 1080p,
1920x1200, 3D, 4K up to 300ft
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KD-CATHD500FW w/ KD-CAT6STP1X Super CAT6 Shielded cabling: All
resolutions up to 1080i, 720p, 1080p/24 up to 600ft. 1080p/60 is not available.
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KD-CATHD500FW w/ Third-Party CAT6/STP cabling: All resolutions up to
1080i, 720p, 1080p/24 up to 500ft. 1080p/60 is not available.
NOTE: Use metal shielded RJ45 connectors
with soldered ground wires when terminating
the CAT6 STP.
6 3D w/ Dolby Audio
7 3D w/ HD Audio
8 DVI 1080p (no audio)
Rotary EDID Control Switch
9 DVI 1080p with Forced HPD (no audio)

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Firmware Updates:
The KD-CATHD500/KD-CATHD500FW Tx and Rx
have an “Upgrade Mode” switch located near the
RS-232 port. The 2 position slide switch is marked
“Normal” and “Program”. This switch should
only be used in the “Program” position when
updating unit’s firmware. Be sure the switch is in
the “Normal” mode for standard operation.
Specifications
Technical:
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Inputs Tx (Each): 1 HDMI/DVI, 1 Serial IR Rx, 1 RS-232, 1 TCP/IP
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Outputs Tx (Each): 1 CAT6 STP, 1 HDMI/DVI pass through, 1 Serial IR Tx
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Inputs Rx (Each): 1 CAT6 STP, 1 Serial IR Rx
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Outputs Rx (Each): 1 HDMI/DVI, 1 Serial IR Tx, 1 TCP/IP, 1 RS-232
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HDMI ® and HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with all HDMI
and HDCP techologies
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KD-CATHD500 Link and Range: 1080p/60, 1920x1200, 1080i/60, 720p, 1080p/24;
up to 400ft when used with KD-CAT6STP1X cabling, 300ft when used with thirdparty
CAT6/STP cabling.
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KD-CATHD500FW Link and Range: 1080i/60, 720p, 1080p/24; up to 600ft when
used with KD-CAT6STP1X cabling, 500ft when used with third-party CAT6/STP
cabling.
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Lossless Compressed Digital Audio Support: Dolby ® TrueHD, Dolby ® Digital Plus
and DTS -HD Master Audio
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DDC Signal (Data): Input DDC Signal: 5 Volts p-p (TTL)
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HDMI Video/Audio Signal: Input Video Signal: 1.2 Volts p-p
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HDMI Connector: Type A, 19 Pin Female
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RJ45 Connector: Shielded Link Connector
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Ethernet RJ45 Connector: Shielded TCP/IP 10/100 BaseT
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IR Connector: 3.5 mm monaural mini jack
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RS-232 Connector: D-Sub 9 Pin
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I2C Communication: EDID and HDCP bi-directional transparency
from Display to Source
General
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Regulation: CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE
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Enclosure: Black Metal
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Product Dimensions (Each): L = 6” W = 4.1” H = 1.2”
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Shipping Carton Dimensions: L = 15.4” W = 8.7” H = 3.6”
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Product Weight (Each): 1 lb
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Shipping Weight: 3 lbs
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Power: UL Certified Power Supply – 5V / 2A, 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
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Power Consumption: Tx - 2.5 Watts, Rx - 5 Watts
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Accessories: (2) Mounting Brackets, (3) Locking HDMI Cable Clips,
(1) Grounding Wire

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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.
4. Do not use this device near water.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
device has been damaged in any way including:
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Damage to the power supply or power plug
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Exposure to rain or moisture
Power Supply Use:
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.
How to Contact Key Digital ®
System Design Group (SDG)
For system design questions please contact us at:
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Phone: 914-667-9700
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E-mail: sdg@keydigital.com
Customer Support
For customer support questions please contact us at:
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Phone: 914-667-9700
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E-mail: customersupport@keydigital.com
Technical Support
For technical questions about using Key Digital ® products, please contact us at:
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Phone: 914-667-9700
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E-mail: tech@keydigital.com
Repairs and Warranty Service
Should your product require warranty service or repair, please obtain a Key Digital ®
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by contacting us at:
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Phone: 914-667-9700
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E-mail:
Feedback
rma@keydigital.com
Please email any comments/questions about the manual to:
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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.

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Installation Notes
Installation Notes