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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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HD XplorerDigital Video Card & Processor for the PioneerTM PlasmaDisplays, Models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX

HD XplorerTM by Key Digital® is the most advanced digital video processor andvideo switcher plug-in card* available today for the PioneerTM Plasma Displays,models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. HD XplorerTM is a full-function digitalvideo processor with HDMI (HDCP) digital inputs and multiple analog inputs thatpristinely converts input video formats to the native resolution of the PioneerPlasma display. PioneerTM is a registered trademark of Pioneer.* Be sure to follow Caution procedures when inserting the HD XplorerTM into your Pioneer

Plasma Display.

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HD XplorerTM Pioneer Plasma Video Card & Processor Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these

instructions for safe operation of your unit1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug hastwo blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec-trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con-venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving thecart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when theapparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug isdamaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appa-ratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions

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CAUTIONThe HD XplorerTM video processor card is currently intended for use ONLY WITH THEFOLLOWING TWO (2) PIONEER™ PLASMA DISPLAYS:

The HD XplorerTM video processor card should ONLY BE INSERTED AS INSTRUCTEDHERE IN THE APPROPRIATE EXPANSIONS SOLUTIONS (ES) SLOT of these PioneerPlasma Displays. See the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide for moredetails.

CAUTIONProper handling of the HD Xplorer™ card ensures a safe installation. The HD Xplorer™card is STATIC SENSITIVE. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the HDXplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Displays that support this card. The Pioneer™Plasma Display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be UNPLUGGED beforeinserting the HD Xplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Display, or else damage mayoccur to the products. Do not reapply power to the Pioneer™ Plasma Display until theHD Xplorer™ card is properly installed in the display.

Key Digital® will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key Digital®

honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when installing the KeyDigital® HD Xplorer™ card. Key Digital® reserves the right to inspect the products forproper set up procedures.

CAUTIONAlways be sure that the Pioneer™ Plasma Display is turned off and UNPLUGGED FROMTHE POWER SOURCE before connecting any A/V equipment to the HD XplorerTM videocard.

CAUTIONWhen performing a Firmware Upgrade, you MUST use the Firmware Upgrade CablePROVIDED WITH YOUR HD XPLORERTM AT TIME OF PURCHASE and carefully followeach step of the instructions for Firmware Upgrade of your HD XplorerTM Video Card, asprovided on our web site at www.keydigital.com . Failure to follow these instructions maylead to the inoperability of your HD XplorerTM card.


TABLE OF CONTENTSKey Features.............................................................................................5About the HD XplorerTM ..............................................................................7Getting Started..........................................................................................9Basic Operation of the HD XplorerTM Card...............................................14IR Remote Control..................................................................................24OSD Menu Tree........................................................................................26Firmware Upgrades.................................................................................27Technical Specifications..........................................................................28How to Contact Key Digital®....................................................................31

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KEY FEATURES

HD XplorerTM is a high-quality video card and processor specifically engineered for operationin Pioneer Plasma Display models PDP-504CMX (native 1280x768, WXGA) and PDP-434CMX (native 1024x768 XGA). All internal connections from the HD XplorerTM card to thePioneer Plasma Display via the Pioneer Plasma ES (Expansion Solutions) card slot ensurepristine picture quality.

With your HD XplorerTM card, you can connect and select multiple digital and analog videosources, and audio, to your Pioneer Plasma Display. But the power of your HD XplorerTM doesnot end with its multiple video interfaces. An easy-to-operate, full-function, high-quality VideoProcessor is built into your switcher. For each input, you can control a broad range of functions,from Brightness and Contrast, to Size, Position, and even “Zoom” - Aspect Ratio adjustments.Test Patterns are built-into the HD XplorerTM to help set-up your video system.

Connect and Select any Digital HDMI or Analog Video Input:n Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs

n HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio: NTSC, PALn Supports HDCP Copy Protection n To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital® HDMIDVI adapter cable(s)

n Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video interfaces):n RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PALn Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PALn S-Video: NTSC, PALn Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL

Audio Inputs and Outputs Supported:n Analog audio left and right stereo pair input and outputn SPDIF digital audio input and outputn Lip Sync Delay Compensation that allows for up to 10 frames of video delay to adjust A/V

synchronization

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Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the NativeResolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display:n Using world-renowned Key Digital® Clear Matrix ProTM technologyn A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is includedn Supports popular source formats and resolutionsn Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats (the output frame rate

will be the same as the input frame rate) , and PAL analog on the S-Video and Composite Video inputs

n Calibration for RGB gain and setupn Built-in Test Patterns available through the IR Remote as well as RS-232

Easy to control and operate:n Built-in On-screen Display (OSD)n Store your custom settings (like brightness, contrast, much more) for each of the HDMI and

Analog Video Inputsn Easy-to-operate IR Remote Controln RS-232 through the Pioneer Plasma Display (optional Pioneer Plasma Display Expansion

Solutions Slot Communications Card must be installed in your display to support this feature)

n Firmware upgradeablen Receives power directly from the Expansion Solutions Slot of the Pioneer Plasma Displayn Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Displayn Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display

Key Digital® Technology:

The Technology drives all Key Digital® products. The cutting-edge technologies engineered-into your HD XplorerTM video processor and switcher plug-in card for your Pioneer PlasmaDisplay include:


About the HD XplorerTM

Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital® HD XplorerTM, the most advanced and sophisticat-ed digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card available today for the PioneerTM

Plasma Displays, models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. HD XplorerTM is a full-functiondigital video processor that pristinely converts input video formats to the native resolution ofthe Pioneer Plasma display. You can select among 4 HDMI digital inputs with HDCP copyprotection support (or DVI-D with an adapter cable), and separate analog RGB(HV) video,Component (YPbPr), S-Video, or Composite video inputs. HD XplorerTM also supports ana-log audio left and right stereo pair input and output, and SPDIF digital audio input and out-put. With its own On-screen Display (OSD), all features are easily controlled with the IRremote control (provided), and can be controlled by the Pioneer Plasma RS-232.

The solution you've been waiting for, the solution you've been looking for…The HD XplorerTM digital video processor plug-in card is ideally suited to interface to yourPioneer Plasma Display, greatly enhancing the capability of the display. HD XplorerTM lets youtake full advantage of your high-quality Pioneer Plasma Display by providing multiple digitaland analog video input ports, and world-class video processing like deinterlacing, scaling,and much more.

PioneerTM Plasma Displays

The Pioneer Plasma Displays (models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX) were originallydesigned as computer monitors. These high-quality displays are provided with a built-in ES(Expansion Solutions) Slot Interface to allow the installation of cards for the connection ofexternal devices, thus enhancing their expansion potential.

Pioneer Plasma 50" Professional Plasma Display, Model PDP-504CMX


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The HD XplorerTM plug-in card is so versatile, and supports so many input sources:

The HD XplorerTM digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card is ideally suited tointerface a wide array of source products to your Pioneer Plasma Display. With four HDMI orDVI inputs, and a wide variety of analog input connectors, you can interface your DVD player,Satellite Box, HD DVR, Set Top Box, and your PC to your Pioneer Plasma Display.

All-digital interface to your Pioneer Plasma Display:

Take advantage of HD Xplorer'sTM all-digital interfaces for Pioneer Plasma Display installationapplications. The four (4) HDMI all-digital inputs provide crystal-clear interfaces to thePlasma display, and add the flexibility of a multiple-input switcher so you can input multiplesources to your display. The output of your HD XplorerTM directly interfaces to the PioneerPlasma through a digital RGB internal connection, guaranteeing an all-digital connection fromsource to display, and eliminating any conversions to analog which could corrupt your signaland damage picture quality.

Versatile video and audio Inputs and Outputs:

Next, let's look at the versatility offered by your HD XplorerTM card. Your HD XplorerTM sup-ports a wide array of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digital inter-faces to your Pioneer Plasma Display.For HDMI Digital Video (HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio) with HDCP copyprotection support, there are four (4) separately selectable and customizable inputs. ForAnalog Video, there are individual analog video inputs that are customizable, for each of thefollowing video interfaces:n RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PALn Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PALn S-Video: NTSC, PALn Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL

Your HD XplorerTM also supports analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output, andan SPDIF digital audio input and output.

A built-in Video Processor:

With world-renowned Key Digital® Clear Matrix ProTM technology built right into your HDXplorerTM card, any selected video input can be scaled exactly to match the native resolutionof your display. It provides superior quality scaling of all popular HDTV & SDTV input formats(480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, and 1080i/540p), and analog NTSC and PAL video formats.HD Xplorer'sTM many video input interfaces and format options provide flexibility and pristinedeinterlacing and scaling to the native resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display.

So easy to control and operate:

With so many features and versatility, you may be wondering: Is the HD XplorerTM card easyto control and operate? Installing and using your HD XplorerTM card couldn't be simpler. HDXplorerTM:n Plugs right into the Pioneer Plasma Expansion Solutions Slotn Has an all-digital internal connection to the Pioneer Plasma Displayn Has its own On-screen Display (OSD) and IR Remote Control that is easy to operaten Uses the RS-232 port on your Pioneer Plasma Display (optional Pioneer Plasma Display

Expansion Solutions Slot Communications Card must be installed in your display to sup-port this feature)

n Is firmware upgradeable n Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Displayn Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display




GETTING STARTEDFollow these instructions to quickly and easily install and set-up your HD XplorerTM PioneerPlasma Display video plug-in card.

Open the package and you will find the following contents:1.One (1) HD XplorerTM Card with installation warning label2.IR Remote Control with batteries included3.Two (2) Audio Cables4.One (1) Cable for Firmware Upgrades5.Operating Instructions Manual6.Warranty card

Installing your HD XplorerTM Pioneer Plasma Display video plug-in card:

Your Key Digital® HD XplorerTM video processor card is easy to install, configure, and operate.Follow the directions below to install the HD XplorerTM video processor card in your PioneerPlasma Display.

1. Install the HD XplorerTM video processor card in your Pioneer Plasma Display,models PDP-504CMX or PDP-434CMX

CAUTIONThe HD XplorerTM video processor card is currently intended for use ONLY WITH THEFOLLOWING TWO (2) PIONEER™ PLASMA DISPLAYS:

The HD XplorerTM video processor card should ONLY BE INSERTED AS INSTRUCTEDHERE IN THE APPROPRIATE EXPANSIONS SOLUTIONS (ES) SLOT of these PioneerPlasma Displays. See the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide for moredetails.

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a Be sure you have a model of Pioneer Plasma Display that supports the HD Xplorer™ videocard. 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 must be turned OFF and the power cord must beUNPLUGGED before attempting to insert the HD Xplorer™ video card in your display.

c Lay the Pioneer Plasma Display face down on a sturdy and smooth work surface. Usecare not to scratch the face of the display, and follow any precautions provided in yourPioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.

d Locate the Expansions Solutions (ES) Slot on the underside of your Pioneer PlasmaDisplay, as shown below.

e Orient your HD Xplorer™ video card as shown above and insert in the appropriateExpansions Solutions Slot of your Pioneer Plasma Display. Using care not to damage thecard, be sure it is properly seated within the Pioneer Plasma Display and fully inserted, sothe outer flanges of the HD Xplorer™ video card are flush with the display case. You mayneed to “wobble” the card slightly left and right, up and down, before the card is properlyaligned with the connector inside the Pioneer Plasma Display.


CAUTIONProper handling of the HD Xplorer™ card ensures a safe installation. The HD Xplorer™card is STATIC SENSITIVE. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the HDXplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Displays that support this card. The Pioneer™Plasma Display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be UNPLUGGED beforeinserting the HD Xplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Display, or else damage mayoccur to the products. Do not reapply power to the Pioneer™ Plasma Display until theHD Xplorer™ card is properly installed in the display.

Key Digital® will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key Digital®

honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when installing the KeyDigital® HD Xplorer™ card. Key Digital® reserves the right to inspect the products forproper set up procedures.

ES Slot to use for installingyour HD Xplorer™ video card

Use care and fully insert theHD Xplorer™ video card inthe Pioneer Plasma ES Slot


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™ video card can be removed from the Pioneer Plasma ES Slot by first connecting a mini D-sub 15-pin cable to the like connector on your HD XplorerTM card. Secure the cable to the HD XplorerTM card using the thumbscrews typically provided on the connector housing, then use the cable to gently pull out the HD XplorerTM card from the slot in the Pioneer Plasma Display.

f. See below for the proper insertion of your HD Xplorer™ video card in the Pioneer PlasmaDisplay.

g. Your HD Xplorer™ video card can be controlled via the RS-232 port on your PioneerPlasma Display (if provided on the display). This is a good time to note if that capability isalready provided on your Pioneer Plasma Display. Check to see if the optional PioneerPlasma Display Expansion Solutions Slot Communications Card is installed in your PioneerPlasma Display. Look for the RS-232 female connector in the location shown above.

h. Return the Pioneer Plasma Display to its upright position, and place in a safe location asdescribed in your Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.

Note: You may find it more convenient to connect your sources to the HD Xplorer™ video card before returning the display to its upright position. In that event, proceed to the next step and then return the display to its upright position after all connections have been made.


Check to see if the RS-232 card is pro-vided with your Pioneer Plasma Display

HD Xplorer™ video card properly inserted in theES Slot of your Pioneer Plasma Display

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2. Connect all of your A/V (Audio/Video) source devices to your HD XplorerTM card

You may have several source devices with HDMI and/or various analog outputs that youwould like to conveniently input to your Pioneer Plasma and select for display. HD XplorerTM

supports a wide array of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digitalinterfaces to your Pioneer Plasma Display. See the figure below for a typical configuration ofsource devices you can input to the HD XplorerTM video card for display.

Once power is removed from the Pioneer Plasma Display, you can begin connecting A/V equip-ment to your HD XplorerTM video card as described below


CAUTIONAlways be sure that the Pioneer™ Plasma Display is turned off and UNPLUGGED FROMTHE POWER SOURCE before connecting any A/V equipment to the HD XplorerTM videocard.


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 HDMIType A 19-pin connectors on the face of your HD XplorerTM video card.If the equipment you would like to connect to your HD XplorerTM video card has only DVI-D connectors, then you should use Key Digital® HDMI DVI-D adapter cables to con-nect the equipment to your HD XplorerTM video card. Remember, while HDMI supportsVideo and Audio over the same connection, DVI-D supports Video only and you will needto separately connect your Audio signals to the HD XplorerTM video card.

Note: It is recommended that you connect your PC or Laptop video output directly to the VGA input on the Pioneer Plasma Display. The digital HDMI (or DVI) input to the HD XplorerTM is intended to scale your high definition sources.

b. Connect your Analog Video Inputs:For Analog Video, there are individual analog video inputs that are customizable, for eachof the following video interfaces:

n RGB(HV) Video: mini D-sub 15-pin connectorn Component Video (YPbPr): 3 x color-coded RCA female connectorsn S-Video: 1 x S-Video connectorn Composite Video (CV): 1 x RCA female connector

Note: It is recommended that you connect your PC or Laptop video output directly to the VGA input on the Pioneer Plasma Display. The analog RGB input to the HD XplorerTM is intended to scale your high definition sources.

c. Connect your Audio Inputs and Outputs: Your HD XplorerTM also supports analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output,and an SPDIF digital audio input and output.

n For analog stereo Left & Right Audio, there are separate stereo mini jack input and output connectors

n For SPDIF digital audio, there are separate RCA female input and output connectors

d. Connect your RS-232 Control: As described earlier, in addition to the included IR Remote Control for operation of yourHD XplorerTM video card, you can also control operation via the RS-232 port on thePioneer Plasma Display. The optional Pioneer Plasma Display Expansion Solutions SlotCommunications Card must be installed in your display to support this feature.

3. Supply power to your Pioneer Plasma Display

Once all of the connections have been made to your HD XplorerTM video card, plug in thePioneer Plasma Display to an appropriate source of electricity, as described in your PioneerPlasma Display Operating Instructions Guide. If now or in the future you need to makechanges to the A/V connections to your HD XplorerTM video card, you must first disconnectpower to the Pioneer Plasma Display.


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BASIC OPERATION OF THE HD XPLORERTM CARDNow that you have connected your A/V equipment to your HD XplorerTM video card and havereapplied power to your Pioneer Plasma Display, you are ready to operate and control theunit.

Configure the Pioneer Plasma Display to accept inputs from your HD XplorerTM videoprocessing card

a. Power up the Pioneer Plasma Display:Ensure that power is applied to your display, the HD XplorerTM video card is properly insert-ed in the ES Slot of the display, and all of you're A/V inputs are securely connected to theHD XplorerTM video card.Use the remote control provided with your Pioneer Plasma Display, and follow instructionsas provided in the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.

Note: There are no means to separately turn the HD XplorerTM video card On or Off. he On/Off Power button in the HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control provided with your video HD XplorerTM card is not operational.

b. Select “Input 3” on your Pioneer Plasma Display:So the Pioneer Plasma will display video directly from your HD XplorerTM video card, usethe Pioneer Plasma remote control to select “Input 3” as the source. Use the PioneerPlasma Display remote control to select other sources connected directly to the display,and for other display functions. Use the remote control provided with your PioneerPlasma Display, and follow instructions as provided in the Pioneer Plasma DisplayOperating Instructions Guide.

c. The HD XplorerTM video card is set at the factory to directly output (all internal digital con-nection) WXGA (1280x768) to your Pioneer Plasma Display. Follow instructions as provid-ed in the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide to set your Pioneer PlasmaDisplay for WXGA resolution.



d. Optional: Key Digital® recommends setting the Pioneer Plasma Display to “FRC Mode 2” inthe “Integrator Menu”:

1.Press and release the Pioneer remote "Display" button (it is below the Standby button). The OSD will show the incoming resolution.

2.While you see the resolution displayed on the OSD, press and HOLD the "Display" button to put the Pioneer Plasma Display into the “Integrator Mode.”

3.Press and release the "Menu" button to enter the Integrator Menu.4.Go to “Options.” At the end of the Option list you will see FRC modes; set to

mode 2.

Become familiar with the basic capabilities of your HD XplorerTM Video Processor card

Your HD XplorerTM video processor card dramatically expands the capabilities of your PioneerPlasma Display. You will control the HD XplorerTM video processor card to take advantage ofthe following features and functions.

Expands the Video and Audio Inputs:

n Select the video input source, which can be in a variety of digital and analog interface for-mats, and a variety of resolutions.

n Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs: NTSC, PAL n RGB Analog Video input: NTSC, PALn Component Video (YPbPr) input: NTSC, PALn S-Video input: NTSC, PALn Composite Video (CV) input: NTSC, PAL

n Select the audio input from source from either the analog stereo Left & Right source, or theSPDIF digital source. The HDMI input, if selected, can also support audio.

Video Input Formats Supported:

n 720 x 480i @ 60 Hzn 720 x 480p @ 60 Hzn 1280 x 720p @ 60 Hzn 1920 x 1080i @ 60 Hzn Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats (the output frame rate

will be the same as the input frame rate), and PAL analog on the S-Video and CompositeVideo inputs

Video Processing Functions Provided:

n Edge Enhancement, Brightness, Contrastn Saturation, Tintn Individual display Calibrations for RGB Gain and Setupn H & V Size, H & V Position


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n 720 x 576i @ 50 Hzn 720 x 576p @ 50 Hzn 1280 x 720p @ 50 Hzn 1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz

n Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in forLetterbox or Pillarbox images:

n Normaln Horizontal Zoom In/Outn Vertical Zoom In/Outn Horizontal and Vertical Zoom In/Out

n Built-in Test Patterns help you set-up your video system (all patterns available through theOSD from the IR Remote, as well as RS-232):

n White screenn Color bars n Gray scale n Horizontal wide ramp n Vertical wide ramp

Operating your HD XplorerTM Video Processor card

Your HD XplorerTM video processor card is easy to control and operate with the included IRRemote Control unit. You will now learn how to control the HD XplorerTM video card usingthe navigation buttons on this remote control, and the On-screen Display (OSD) menu thatwill appear on your Pioneer Plasma Display. You may also control the HD XplorerTM videocard via the RS-232 port on the Pioneer Plasma Display, if available. The Remote Control forthe Pioneer Plasma Display does not directly control the operation of the HD XplorerTM videocard.

1. Bring up the HD XplorerTM OSD

To bring up the On-screen Display menu built into the HD XplorerTM video card, first ensurethere is a live video source signal present at any of the digital or analog inputs of your HDXplorerTM video card. Also be sure the video source is input in one of the formats supportedby your HD XplorerTM video card.

Once there is a live video source signal in a supported video format for your HD XplorerTM

video card, use one of the direct switching “Hot Buttons” on your HD XplorerTM IR RemoteControl to select the live input. Select a live source using the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,HDMI4, RGB(HV) Video, Component, S-Video, or Composite Video buttons on the HDXplorerTM IR Remote Control.

You can bring up the OSD by pressing the “Menu” button on the HD XplorerTM IR RemoteControl. See the section later in this Operating Manual entitled “IR Remote Control” for thefull operation of your HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control.



2. Navigate the HD XplorerTM OSD Menu

Once you have brought up the OSD from the HD XplorerTM 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 complete listing of all menu options for your HD XplorerTM videocard.

To navigate through the HD XplorerTM OSD:n Bring up the HD XplorerTM OSD by pressing the MENU button on the HD XplorerTM IR

Remote Control. The OSD menu will appear on the Pioneer Plasma Display. The OSDwill turn off after about thirty (30) seconds.

n You can navigate through the OSD Menu by using the UP and DOWN arrows, and then the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move to the next level of the submenu tree

n Press SET to select (invoke) a desired feature, function, or setting in the menun Pres the EXIT button to return to the prior level of the menu or cancel a selection

3. Learn the HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control “Hot Buttons”

Use the “Hot Buttons” for instant action without the need for the OSD visual cue:n Input (Source) Selection Hot Buttons:

n HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4n RGB, COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, VIDEO (Composite Video)n EXT PCM (toggles Analog and Digital Audio)n VOLUME +/-n MUTEn LIP SYNC +/- (to adjust audio/video "lip sync" delay up to 10 frames)

n Video Processing Hot Buttons:n STILL (freeze frame)n ASPECT (Aspect Ratio zoom modes)n BRIGHTNESSn CONTRASTn SATURATIONn EDGE (2-dimensional edge enhancement, sharpness)

4. Configure and Control the HD XplorerTM via the OSD Menu

Once you have brought up the OSD from the HD XplorerTM video card and have learned toperform the basic navigation through the OSD Menu Tree and the use of the IR RemoteControl “Hot Buttons,” you can start to configure, setup, and control your HD XplorerTM videocard. The OSD is overlaid on the selected source video input.

Note: The OSD depicted in these Operating Instructions represent typical images generated by the HD XplorerTM video card OSD. Subsequent Firmware Upgrades could change some of the items.


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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 sourcesn Analog Video sources

2.Picture [Video Processing] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom settings

n Contrastn Brightnessn Aspect Ratio Zoom modesn Saturationn Tintn Edge Enhancementn Calibration [Separate RGB gain and set-up]

3.Screen [Image Position] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom settings

n Horizontal and Vertical Positionn Horizontal and Vertical Size

4.Audio n Input Audio selectn Lip Sync adjustment (to adjust audio/video "lip sync" delay up to 10 frames)n Volume

5.Set Up [miscellaneous setup controls]n Firmware Upgrade Moden Move Menu [Moves the OSD location on the screen]n Transparency [Adjusts the opaqueness of the OSD]n Output Video [WXGA or XGA]

6.Test Patterns n Normal Displayn White Screenn Color Barn Gray Scalen Horizontal Wide Rampn Vertical Wide Ramp

7.All Default [Reset the entire HD XplorerTM video card to factory default settings]

The Picture, Screen, Audio, and Set Up menus each have a separate factory default, in addition to the global HD XplorerTM video card reset to default factory settings.


Press MENU on the HD XplorerTM IRRemote Control


Bring up the INPUT VIDEO Menu

Bring up the PICTURE Menu

Aspect Ratio - Zoom Selection

Your HD XplorerTM video card can perform output Aspect Ratio processing, including optionsto prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images.


Select the input source, or use anIR Remote Control “Hot Key”

Contrast, Brightness, Saturation,Tint and Calibration settings (foreach of RGB Gain and Setup)have a range of +/- 15, with afactory default of 0

Edge Enhancement has a rangeof 0 - 7

Horizontal Zoom Down: n Squish a 16:9 to 4:3

Pillarbox

Vertical Zoom Down: n Squish a 16:9 to Letterbox

H&V Zoom Down: n Squish a 16:9 into a 4:3

Letterbox n No geometric distortion

Horizontal Zoom Up: n Stretch a 4:3 to 16:9n Reduces screen burn

Vertical Zoom Up: n Stretch a 2.35:1 to 16:9n Reduces screen burn

H&V Zoom Up: n Zoom a 4:3 to 16:9n Zoom a 2.35:1 to 16:9n Reduces screen burnn No geometric distortion

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Original Image, 16:9 Aspect Ratio

H Zoom (Horizontal Zoom) Up: This “H Zoom” feature is particularly useful forPlasma displays, to stretch the image to fill thescreen and avoid the nasty burn-in. If the input sig-nal is a Pillarbox, Horizontal Zoom extends (distorts)the image from left to right to fill the screen. Forexample, when a 4:3 movie is up-converted toHDTV in a studio, it may be simply released in thePillarbox format, with black bars to the left and rightof the image in a 16:9 window.

V Zoom (Vertical Zoom) Up: This “V Zoom” feature is particularly useful for somePlasma displays, to stretch the image to fill the screenand avoid the nasty burn-in. If the input signal is aLetterbox, Vertical Zoom extends (distorts) the imagefrom top to bottom to fill the screen. For example, it isvery common for a widescreen DVD movie to be pre-sented in Letterbox, because the original movie may becaptured in 2.35:1 Cinemascope or some other AspectRatio that creates a small letterbox in a 16:9 window.

H&V Zoom Up: This mode simultaneously stretches the image uniformlyin both the Horizontal and Vertical directions, using thesame ratios as in H Zoom and V Zoom. This Zoom modemay be preferred over the H- or V-Zoom, both of whichgeometrically distort the image. Because the image is“Zoomed,” there will be a slight loss (cropping) of theimage at the top and bottom for Pillarbox sources, and atthe left and right for Letterbox sources. There is also aslight processing of the image to scale-up the resolution.


Sample PICTURE Menu Functions:

Bring up the SCREEN Menu


BRIGHTNESS: Increase the Brightness

CALIBRATION: Increase the Red Gain

Adjust the Horizontal andVertical Position and Size

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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/Vsynchronization. Set the delay for 3 (due to internal Pioneer Plasma Display delay) andadjust for proper lip sync (A/V synchronization).

Bring up the SET UP Menu


HV Position:Shifts the image on the screen, left and rightand/or up and down

HV Size:Increases and/or decreases the size of theimage on the screen, vertically and/or horizon-tally

Audio Input:Select Analog or SPDIFAudioLip Sync:Adjust Audio-Video delaydue to Video processingdelayVolume:Adjust Audio volume forthe selected Audio input

Upgrade:Select only if you are per-forming a FirmwareUpgrade (rare)Move Menu:Moves the OSD locationon the screen Transparency:Adjusts the Opaqueness ofthe OSDOutput Video:Select WXGA (1280x768)or XGA (1024x768)


Sample SET UP Menu Function:

Bring up the TEST PATTERN Menu


White Screen Test Pattern

Color Bars Test Pattern

Test Pattern:Select “Normal Disp.” Fornormal display mode.Select one of five (5) TestPatterns

Transparency:Increase or decrease thetransparency or opaque-ness of the OSD on thescreen, overlaid on theselected source video input

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Horizontal Wide Ramp Test Pattern Vertical Wide Ramp Test Pattern

Gray Scale Test Pattern

IR REMOTE CONTROLYou can control all of the operations of your HD XplorerTM video card using the included IRRemote Control. First be sure the HD XplorerTM video card is properly installed in yourPioneer Plasma Display. Then, select “Input 3” using the Pioneer Plasma Display controls.You are now ready to use your HD XplorerTM video card. Control of the HD XplorerTM videocard is simple, using the included IR Remote Control and following the on-screen display(OSD) that is generated by the HD XplorerTM video card and viewed on your Pioneer PlasmaDisplay.

The HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control unit must be directed towards the Pioneer PlasmaDisplay for proper operation. The remote control unit may not operate if there are objectsplaced between it and the display. When operating the remote control unit, point it at theremote sensor located on the bottom right of the front panel of the Pioneer Plasma Display.Replace weak batteries with new ones because operational distance will gradually becomeshorter as the batteries begin to wear out.

Pioneer Plasma DisplayRemote Sensor

HD XplorerTM IR RemoteControl Unit



The HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control unit is shown below.

Still:Freeze frame

NOT OPERATIONAL Power: (On/Off)

Info:Display Input videoOn/Off information

Lip Sync control: +/-

Set:Invokes the selected

Menu functionNavigation Buttons:

Move throughout theOSD Menu

Ext PCM:Toggles external digital

or analog L&R Audio

Aspect Ratio

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Edge Enhancement

HDMI DigitalInput SelectAudio Controls:Volume +/- and Mute

Menu: brings up the OSD

Exit: Always takes you out ofthe current menu

Firmware Upgrade Mode


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OSD MENU TREETo configure and control your HD XplorerTM card, use the IR Remote Control provided withyour HD XplorerTM and view the On-Screen Display (OSD) on your Pioneer Plasma Display.Follow the options as provided in the OSD Menu Tree, below.



FIRMWARE UPGRADESFrom time-to-time, Key Digital® provides the option for you to update the Firmware thatoperates and controls your HD XplorerTM Video Card and Processor, such as to add a new orimproved feature. These updates are optional, and you should only perform upgrades asprovided and instructed by Key Digital®.

Check our web site at www.keydigital.com for any firmware updates. Be sure to carefullyand completely follow all of the steps in the firmware upgrade instructions on our web site ifthere is a firmware upgrade for your HD XplorerTM Video Card that you are interested toinstall.

A Firmware Upgrade is performed by downloading the Firmware Upgrade files from the KeyDigital® web site, to your laptop or personal computer. You will be instructed to connect thespecial Firmware Upgrade cable provided with your HD XplorerTM Video Card between thecommunications port of your computer, and the VGA input on the HD XplorerTM card. Youwill need to use the UPGRADE Hot Button on your HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control, oraccess the UPGRADE command in the SET-UP Menu on the OSD. Detailed instructions forexecuting the Firmware Upgrade instructions are available on our web site. If you have anyquestions or encounter any problems while performing a Firmware Upgrade, please contactKey Digital® Technical Support.

CAUTIONWhen performing a Firmware Upgrade, you MUST use the Firmware Upgrade CablePROVIDED WITH YOUR HD XPLORERTM AT TIME OF PURCHASE and carefully followeach step of the instructions for Firmware Upgrade of your HD XplorerTM Video Card, asprovided on our web site at www.keydigital.com . Failure to follow these instructions maylead to the inoperability of your HD XplorerTM card.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

n HD XplorerTM, Model HD Xplorer: n Pioneer Plasma video card and processorn Specifically engineered for operation in Pioneer Plasma Display models:

n PDP-504CMX: Native 1280x768 WXGAn PDP-434CMX: Native 1024x768 XGA

n All internal connections from the HD XplorerTM card to the Pioneer Plasma Display via the Pioneer Plasma ES (Expansion Solutions) card slot

n Four (4) HDMI Inputs:n Select any HDMI digital input (or any analog video input)

n To support DVI-D Video I/O, use Key Digital® HDMIDVI adapter

cable(s)n Supports EDID and HDMI plug-and-play capability

n Supports HDCP Copy Protectionn NTSC and PAL

n Individual Analog Video Inputs supported:n Select any analog video input (or any HDMI digital input)n Separate analog video connectors for RGB(HV) Video, Component Video (YPbPr),

S-Video, Composite Video (CV)n NTSC and PAL

n Audio In and Out with individual connectors for:n Analog audio left and right stereo pair and SPDIF digital audio

n Process and scale any HDMI digital video or any analog input to match the native resolu-tion of your Pioneer Plasma Display:

n Using world-renowned Key Digital® Clear Matrix ProTM technologyn A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is includedn Supports all popular source formats and resolutions

n Easy to control and operate:n Easy-to-operate IR Remote Controln RS-232 control via the Pioneer Plasma Displayn Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Displayn Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma

Display



Video Inputs

n HDMI Digital Video (HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio):n Four (4) separate Input connectors, labeled “HDMI 1” through “HDMI 4”

n To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital® HDMIDVI adapter cable(s)n Supports HDCP Copy Protectionn NTSC and PAL

n Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video inter-faces):

n RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PALn Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PALn S-Video: NTSC, PALn Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL

Audio Inputs and Outputs

n Analog audio left and right stereo pair input and outputn SPDIF digital audio input and outputn Lip Sync Delay Compensation that allows for up to 10 frames of video delay to adjust A/V

synchronization

Video Input Formats Supported

n Supports the following popular video Input Formats:n 720 x 480i @ 60 Hzn 720 x 480p @ 60 Hzn 1280 x 720p @ 60 Hzn 1920 x 1080i @ 60 Hz

n Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats (the output frame rate will be the same as the input frame rate) , and PAL analog on the S-Video and Composite Video inputs

Video Processing Functions

n Edge Enhancement, Brightness, Contrastn Saturation, Tintn Individual display Calibrations for RGB Gain and Setupn H & V Size, H & V Positionn Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in for

Letterbox or Pillarbox images:n Normaln Horizontal Zoom In/Outn Vertical Zoom In/Outn Horizontal and Vertical Zoom In/Out

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n 720 x 576i @ 50 Hzn 720 x 576p @ 50 Hzn 1280 x 720p @ 50 Hzn 1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz

Video Processing Functionsn 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 screenn Color bars n Gray scale n Horizontal wide ramp n Vertical wide ramp

Status and Controln Stores your custom settings for each HDMI and analog video inputn Easy-to-operate IR Remote Controln RS-232 control via the Pioneer Plasma Display:

n Compatible with Crestron, AMX, Elan, Control4n Firmware-upgradeable directly through the HD XplorerTM 15-pin VGA connector:

n The Firmware Upgrade cable provided with the HD XplorerTM must be usedn Built-in Test Patterns available through the IR Remote Control, as well as RS-232

Connectors

n HDMI Digital Video (also supports audio):n 4 x HDMI Type A 19-pin connector

n Analog Video:n RGB(HV) Video: mini D-sub 15-pin connectorn Component Video (YPbPr): 3 x color-coded RCA female connectorsn S-Video: 1 x S-Video connectorn Composite Video (CV): 1 x RCA female connector

n Audio:n Analog stereo Left & Right Audio:

n 1 x stereo mini jack inputn 1 x stereo mini jack output

n SPDIF digital audio:n 1 x RCA female connector inputn 1 x RCA female connector output

n RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin on the Pioneer Plasma Display

Included Accessories

n Two (2) Audio cablesn One (1) special Firmware Upgrade cablen IR Remote Control with batteries

Mechanicaln Product size: 11.2” x 8.6” x 1.0”, fits in the ES (Expansion Solutions) Slot of the Pioneer

Plasma Displayn Product Weight: 5 lbs.n Input power: receives power from the ES (Expansion Solutions) Slot of the Pioneer Plasma

Display



HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL®

Repairs and Warranty Service:

n Should your HD XplorerTM require warranty service, please contact Key Digital® to obtain aReturned Materials Authorization (RMA) number

n Please contact us at either:

n 1-914-667-9700

n email: [email protected]

Technical Support:

n For technical questions about using our products, please contact us at either:

n 1-914-667-9700 or Toll-free 1-888-258-2028


Customer Support

n For customer support questions about using our products, please contact us at either:

n 1-914-667-9700


WARRANTY

All Key Digital® products are built to high manufacturing standards and should provide years oftrouble-free operation. They are backed by a limited two-year parts and labor warranty.


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Web :: www.keydigital.com

Phone :: 914-667-9700 Fax :: 914-668-8666

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. Our products are

used by professional broadcasters, corporations, cus-

tom installers, home theater retailers, and consumers.

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