KD-PS42 4K/18G Presentation Switcher with 4 Inputs (HDBT, 3xHDMI), 2 Mirrored Outputs (HDBT, HDMI), Audio De-Embed, IR, RS-232, IP, CEC Manager™. Includes Rx.
4 Table of Contents CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONFIGURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Key Features ›› Presentation Switcher Kit: Includes KD-PS42 and KD-X40MRx. Add KD-X2x1WDTx wall plate HDBaseT transmitter for plug-in on walls, floor and table boxes ›› Presentation Switching: 3 HDMI, 1 HDBaseT source selection by push button, IP, RS-232, IR, auto switching, or trigger control.
2 CONNECT: Test for proper operation of the unit and cables in your system before permanently securing the unit for final installation. Ensure that you leave enough ventilation space to provide sufficient airflow and cooling. Begin with the KD-PS42 unit, KD-X40MRx, Key Digital wall-plate transmitter (sold separately), all input/output devices, and audio system powered off. 1. Connect HDMI sources to the input ports of KD-PS42 unit 2.
IR Out Audio Video Conferencing 3 KD-AMP 1 2 L/R PCM Input Mic Line Control Application Example Table Laptop Podium Laptop AppleTV HDMI HDMI HDMI DisplayPort Mic Video Conferencing WiFi Router TCP/IP HDBT WiFi Presentation Switcher KD-PS42 with KD-AMP220 TCP/IP KD-PS42 HDBT Audio HDMI RS-232 K E Y D I G I TA L APP READY KD-AMP220 KD-AMP220 Input 1 2 L/R PCM Mic Control Line Bass Treble KD-X40MRx Mute Vol HDMI Note: 18Gbps signal extension requires all 18Gbps s
4 CONFIGURE: Configure and control KD-PS42 with Key Digital® Management Software™ Pro (KDMS™ Pro) (Download here: https://goo.gl/ZcyHui). 1. Connect to KD-PS42 from your PC using the USB micro port on the face of the unit 2. Open the Key Digital® Management Software™ Pro software and perform a USB scan (fig. 1) 3. Choose the detected device from the Devices window (fig. 2a) 4. Set the desired Device Name in the KD-PS42 Information window (fig. 2b) 5.
5 7. Use the EDID rotary on the rear of the unit to choose the desired handshake that you wish to provide to your connected HDMI source. 8. If using KD-App or Key Digital® Management Software™ (KDMS™) set the desired Input/Output names by entering the Input/Output Settings section of the properties window, and selecting the Change Input/Output Name button (fig. 3a), selecting the desired input/output and entering the name (fig. 3b): 9.
6 CONTROL Option 1: Control via Remote Control Display 1 Controls: Power Volume Mute AV Mute Display 2 Controls: Power Volume Mute AV Mute KD-CAMUSB Controls: (Not compatible with KD-PS42) Source Selection: Wallplate 1 HDMI 1-3 Key Digital App on the App Store ® ›› Display Control via CEC Manager™ buttons at top left and top right ›› Input selection via buttons at bottom ›› Note: Blue buttons at center are for KD-CAMUSB control. KD-CAMUSB does not natively integrate with KD-PS42.
7 Option 3: Control via professional control system KD-PS42 allows control over serial interface for bi-directional communication. Pin: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ›› For RS-232 control use pins 4, 5, and 6 of the Main Control port ›› For TCP/IP control, the default static IP address is 192.168.1.239, with port 23 Default static IP address: 192.168.1.239, port 23 ›› For the past 10 years, most Key Digital switches have supported a standard HDMI switching command.
8 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
9 Contacting Key Digital® Technical Support For technical questions about using Key Digital® products, please contact us at: ›› Phone: 914-667-9700 ›› 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: ›› Phone: 914-667-9700 ›› E-mail: rma@keydigital.
Rev 0 – May 2019 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. Key Digital® :: 521 East 3rd Street :: Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Phone : 914.667.9700 Fax : 914.668.
