KD-MLV4x2Pro 4 Inputs to 2 Outputs POH/HDBaseT/HDMI/VGA Multi-View Seamless Presentation Matrix Switcher. Includes 1 Power over HDBaseT/HDMI Rx Extender.
4 Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connections, Buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Key Features ›› Multi-View Window Processing: Create & store custom multi-view layouts, recall custom ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› presets in 1080p (2K) Multi-view mode »» Quadrant Mode (4K or 2K): Independent outputs in four equally-sized windows »» Multi-view Mode (2K): Linked/mirrored outputs in customized screen layout Seamless Switching: Uninterrupted screen transitions during source selections Independent Matrix Switching: In full-screen and quadrant modes,
2 Application Examples Digital Signage Mac Mini Digital Signage HDMI Signage PC 2 HDMI Signage PC 1 HDMI VGA L/R VGA Laptop KD-MLV4x2Pro Display 1: Fullscreen Mode RJ45 WiFi Network Router HDMI L/R KD-AMP220 KD-MLV4x2Pro Display 2: Quadrant Mode 2 Ch Amplifier KD-X222PO Key Digital App ® CAT5e/6 HDMI Quick Setup Guide 1. Begin with the main unit, Rx unit, and all input/output devices turned off and power cables removed 2.
3 Bar/Restaurant Game 1 Satellite/Cable HDMI Satellite/Cable Game 4 HDMI Satellite/Cable Game 3 HDMI HDMI Satellite/Cable Game 2 KD-MLV4x2Pro KD-MC1000 RS-232 Master Controller Display 1: MultiView Mode RJ45 Game 1 WiFi HDMI Network Router Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Display 2: MultiView Mode CAT5e/6 Game 1 KD-X222PO KD-ProCL1 HDMI Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 IR Emitter Control When using an IR Emitter / IR Extender (sold separately), the IR Emitter must be mounted over the IR Sensor on th
4 Connections, Buttons and LEDs Rear Panel Connections: All connections to the KD-MLV4x2Pro are found on the rear panel of the unit. Refer to the illustrations below for port assignments while making connections: HDMI Input Analog L/R Input VGA / DB15 Input Input Connections are located on the left side of the back panel ›› HDMI Inputs (4 total) »» Compliant with HDCP 2.2 »» Maximum input resolution = 1080p@60fps »» Does not support CEC »» Supports 2ch and surround audio formats up to Dolby/DTS 5.
5 Analog L/R Balanced/ Unbalanced Output HDBaseT Output HDMI Output Coaxial PCM Digital Audio Output Video Outputs ›› HDMI Output (1 total) »» Supports either 1080p@60 fps or 4096x2160 30Hz [4:4:4] 8bit »» 4096x2160 resolution supported in 4K Quadrant mode only »» Does not support CEC, 3D, ARC, Ethernet over HDMI »» Active link (voltage + data) with connected output device can be viewed with RS-232 or TCP/IP terminal ›› HDBaseT Output/Tx (1 total) »» Native integration with KD-X222PO Rx (included) »
6 ›› Coaxial PCM Digital (1 per output) »» RCA connector, SPDIF format ›› Audio outputs provide de-embedded audio output from selected HDMI input source ›› There are no volume or tone control features, only muting control of the external audio outputs via RS-232 and TCP/IP ›› There are no format conversion features. Audio must be configured in the source. For example, in order to achieve 2ch analog audio output, the selected HDMI input source audio format must be 2ch.
7 A Network Setup Tutorial video is available at: https://youtu.be/AMC7KvPPJsg The default TCP-IP address of the KD-MLV4x2Pro unit is 192.168.1.239 »» The default port number is 23.
8 Front Panel Operation LCD Screen HDMI/VGA Input Select Mode Select Input Swap The front-panel of KD-MLV4x2Pro features 3 sets of buttons: HDMI / VGA input-type select (2 buttons) ›› Enables selection of the HDMI digital video input or VGA analog video input for the specified source »» Note: Selection of VGA or Component video input type for the Analog Video input must be done by RS-232 or TCP-IP ›› To select HDMI or VGA input type: »» 1. Press either HDMI or VGA, as desired »» 2.
9 1080p(2K) Multi-View mode select (5 buttons) and Input Swap (1 button) ›› Pressing any of the 5 Multi-View mode select buttons will activate both outputs to ›› ›› ›› ›› simultaneously enter the selected screen layout »» IMPORTANT: Selecting 2K Multi-View mode results in linking of the two KD-MLV4x2Pro outputs (showing same image at the same time). The 5 layouts are, by default: »» 1. Quadrant »» 2. Top »» 3. Bottom »» 4. Left »» 5.
10 IR Remote Control The IR Remote Control included with KD-MLV4x2Pro provides convenient but limited control of the switching features and unit setup. There are 3 main groups of controls: Group for output 1 source and 2K / 4K output resolution select Group for output 2 source and 2K / 4K output resolution select Group for device select buttons Additionally, there are discrete power on and off buttons and function buttons R1, R2, and R3.
11 Set to Default EDID ›› To change the EDID settings for a particular input via IR, press the following buttons on the IR remote control: R2, R1, R3, A, X »» A = Desired Input to provide EDID for. Chosen using the Input Select button from Output2 button group.
12 Web Control Interface The KD-MLV4x2Pro Web Control Interface provides basic and advanced setup and control features for video, audio, and network. To use the Web Control Interface, setup the KD-MLV4x2Pro on your Local Area Network by connecting a network wire to the TCP-IP port located on the far-right of the back panel. »» The default TCP-IP address of the KD-MLV4x2Pro unit is 192.168.1.239 »» The default port number is 23. You can connect to the KD-MLV4x2Pro unit on a 192.168.1.
13 Basic Video A C B D The Basic Video setup page enables selection of the following: ›› A. Entering Quad and Multi-View modes and choosing desired layout from default presets. »» Enter Multi-View mode affects both outputs and loses independence of each output.
14 Basic Audio The Basic Audio setup page enables selection of the following: ›› A. Input type (HDMI or external 3.5mm Stereo analog) of each audio source ›› B. Selection of desired audio source for Output 1 or Output 2, independently.
15 The Advanced Video setup page enables creation of custom screen layouts and preset creation. To create custom layouts in the Web Control Interface, the following tools are given: ›› A.
16 Network Setup A B C 192.168.1.1 D After connecting to KD-MLV4x2Pro by using a 192.168.1.xxx type network or using a crossover cable, you can adjust and view the unit’s TCP-IP settings using the Web Control Interface. ›› A. Host IP Address is the IP address that you’d like to apply to the connected KD-MLV4x2Pro unit. ›› B. Subnet mask can be adjusted to accommodate your network’s subnet ›› C.
17 Custom Layout Examples To help gain comfort and familiarity with the Advanced Video setup tool, please review and practice the follow examples.
18 Example 2: Image layering with proportionate size decrease Screen: Setup:
19 Example 3: Full-sized background window with small, right-stacked windows and transparency applied Note: Currently, transparency settings are only able to be applied via RS-232 or TCP-IP terminal. See the RS-232 Commands and Protocol and Window Transparency and Border settings section for more information. »» Example 3 depicts a 25% transparency setting applied to inputs »» In addition to transparency, a custom border may be applied to each window via RS-232 or TCP-IP terminal.
20 RS-232 and TCP-IP Commands and Protocol RS-232 Protocol: The KD-MLV4x2Pro provides access to all functions when used with an RS-232 control system. Baud Rate = 57600 bits per second RS-232 cable pin out Data Bits = 8 Stop Bits = 1 Parity = None Pin 5 – Ground Flow Control = None Pin 3 – Receive Carriage Return: Required Line Feed: Required Pin 2 – Transmit Commands are not case-sensitive. Spaces shown below may be excluded. ›› Carriage return and line feed is required at the end of each string.
21 --------------------------------------------------- SPO xx ON/OFF : Set Output xx ON or Set Output xx OFF SPOA ON/OFF : Set All Outputs ON or Set All Outputs OFF SPO xx DBG ON/OFF: Set Outputs xx Debug Mode ON/OFF SPOA DBG ON/OFF : Set Outputs xx Debug Mode ON/OFF SPO MV z : Set Outputs by z [1=Normal, 2=Mutliview Mode] ------Audio Output Setup Commands: ( xx=[01~02], [E=Enable, D=Disable] ) -SPO xx SA yy : Set Output xx Audio by Input yy [yy=01~04] in M/V -SPOA SA yy : Set All Output xx Audio by Inpu
22 ------ SPCETIPR xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx : Set Route IP Address to xxx.xxx.xxx.
23 Window Transparency and Border Settings In addition to the possible custom settings applied using the Advanced Video screen of the Web Control Interface, window transparency and border settings can be applied to all windows in 4K or 2K Quadrant Modes, as well as 2K Multi-View mode. At the time of introduction, window Transparency and Border settings can only be applied / viewed via RS-232 or TCP-IP terminal.
24 rrr value ggg value bbb value Teal Color 0 128 128 Blue 0 0 255 Brown 139 68 19 Maroon 128 0 0 Silver 192 192 192 Green 0 128 0 Specifications Technical: »» Inputs: 4 HDMI connectors, Type A, 19 pin female; 2 HD analog video 15-pin female, 4 analog audio connector, 3.
25 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. 3.
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