Key Digital KD-PC1 User Manual

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM HD Xplorer Digital Video Card & Processor for th...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM HD Xplorer TM Pioneer Plasma Video Card & Processor Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe ...

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Page 3 of 32 HD Xplorer TM Operating Instructions The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM CAUTION The HD Xplorer T...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Features.............................................................................................5 About the...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM KEY FEATURES HD Xplorer TM is a high-quality video card and processor speci�...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the Native Resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display: n Using world-renow...

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About the HD Xplorer TM Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital ® HD Xplorer TM , the most advanced and sophisticat- ed digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card available today for the Pioneer TM Plasma Displays, models PDP-504CMX an...

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The HD Xplorer TM plug-in card is so versatile, and supports so many input sources: The HD Xplorer TM digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card is ideally suited to interface a wide array of source products to your Pioneer Plasma Displa...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM GETTING STARTED Follow these instructions to quickly and easily install and ...

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a Be sure you have a model of Pioneer Plasma Display that supports the HD Xplorer™ video card. You must have either one of the following models PDP-504CMX (native 1280x768, WXGA) or PDP-434CMX (native 1024x768 XGA). b The Pioneer Plasma display ...

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Note: If while installing the HD Xplorer™ video card it gets jammed or stuck in the slot, or if you ever need to remove the HD Xplorer™ video card from your Pioneer Plasma display, it is suggested you follow this procedure: The HD Xplorer™ v...

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2. Connect all of your A/V (Audio/Video) source devices to your HD Xplorer TM card You may have several source devices with HDMI and/or various analog outputs that you would like to conveniently input to your Pioneer Plasma and select for display. H...

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a. Connect your Digital Video Inputs: Note there are four (4) separately selectable and customizable HDMI Digital Video plug- and-play inputs. HDMI supports audio and HDCP copy protection. Note the 4 x HDMI Type A 19-pin connectors on the face of y...

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BASIC OPERATION OF THE HD XPLORER TM CARD Now that you have connected your A/V equipment to your HD Xplorer TM video card and have reapplied power to your Pioneer Plasma Display, you are ready to operate and control the unit. Configure the Pioneer P...

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d. Optional: Key Digital ® recommends setting the Pioneer Plasma Display to “FRC Mode 2” in the “Integrator Menu”: 1.Press and release the Pioneer remote "Display" button (it is below the Standby button). The OSD will show the i...

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n Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images: n Normal n Horizontal Zoom In/Out n Vertical Zoom In/Out n Horizontal and Vertical Zoom In/Out n Built-in Test Patterns help you ...

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2. Navigate the HD Xplorer TM OSD Menu Once you have brought up the OSD from the HD Xplorer TM video card, you can learn to navi- gate, or move through, the menu. See the section later in this Operating Manual entitled “OSD Menu Tree” for the com...

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Bring up the MAIN Menu You can select at this level: 1.Input Video [to select the desired Input Video for display] n HDMI1 through HDMI4 Digital Video sources n Analog Video sources 2.Picture [Video Processing] with Individual Memory for each input t...

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Bring up the INPUT VIDEO Menu Bring up the PICTURE Menu Aspect Ratio - Zoom Selection Your HD Xplorer TM video card can perform output Aspect Ratio processing, including options to prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images. The Exp...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM Original Image, 16:9 Aspect Ratio H Zoom (Horizontal Zoom) Up: This “H Zoom” feature is particularly useful for Plasma displays,...

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Sample PICTURE Menu Functions: Bring up the SCREEN Menu The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM BRIGHTNESS: Inc...

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Sample SCREEN Menu Functions: Bring up the SCREEN Menu Lip Sync Delay Compensation allows for 0 - 10 frames of video delay to provide A/V synchronization. Set the delay for 3 (due to internal Pioneer Plasma Display delay) and adjust for proper lip...

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Sample SET UP Menu Function: Bring up the TEST PATTERN Menu The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM White Screen ...

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Horizontal Wide Ramp Test Pattern Vertical Wide Ramp Test Pattern Gray Scale Test Pattern IR REMOTE CONTROL You can control all of the operations of your HD Xplorer TM video card using the included IR Remote Control. First be sure the HD Xplorer TM...

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The HD Xplorer TM IR Remote Control unit is shown below. Still: Freeze frame NOT OPERATIONAL Power: (On/Off) Info: Display Input video On/Off information Lip Sync control: +/- Set: Invokes the selected Menu function Navigation Buttons: Move throu...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM OSD MENU TREE To configure and control your HD Xplorer TM card, use the IR Remote Control provided with your HD Xplorer TM and view t...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM FIRMWARE UPGRADES From time-to-time, Key Digital ® provides the option for ...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General n HD Xplorer TM , Model HD Xplorer: n Pioneer Plasma video card and processor n Specifically engin...

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The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions TM Video Inputs n HDMI Digital Video (HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports a...

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Video Processing Functions n Built-in Test Patterns help you set-up your video system (all patterns available through the OSD from the IR Remote, as well as RS-232): n White screen n Color bars n Gray scale n Horizontal wide ramp n Vertical wide ...

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HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL ® Repairs and Warranty Service: n Should your HD Xplorer TM require warranty service, please contact Key Digital ® to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number n Please contact us at either: n 1-914-667-9700...

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