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KD-FIX418A
KD-FIX418A
KD-FIX418A
KD-FIX418A
KD-FIX418A
KD-FIX418A

KD-FIX418A

DISCONTINUED. REPLACED WITH KD-FIX418A-2. HDMI Connectivity Fixer with Audio De-Embedding

  • HDMI signal repair, regeneration, and boosting

  • Provides EDID handshake and HDCP authentication to connected HDMI sources

  • De-embeds audio for ease of integration with audio systems

  • Supports 4K HDMI signals up to 18Gbps with HDR, HDCP 2.2, and surround audio up to Dolby® 7.1, Atmos / DTS-HD

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KD-FIX418A is a 4K/18G HDMI connectivity repair and audio de-embedding solution which may also act as HDMI extension coupler, EDID handshake manager, and 18G to 10G down-converter when activating its various settings. Analog and digital audio de-embedding on 3.5mm stereo & PCM RCA connectors allow for integration of sources with no external audio connections into distributed audio systems, audio DSPs, amplifiers, or sound bars. KD-FIX418A provides supports a all SD, HD, VESA and Ultra HD/4K video standards with HDR header information included in a variety of 4K EDID handshakes.

Features

  • HDMI Correction: Resolves common HDMI integration obstacles related to Hot Plug Detection, EDID handshaking, HDCP authentication, and bandwidth

  • Audio De-embedding: HDMI input audio is de-embedded on an analog 3.5mm stereo and digital PCM connector

  • 18G Down-Convert: Incoming 18Gbps bandwidth HDMI signals may be down-converted for integration with existing 10.2Gbps systems/infrastructure

  • Surround Audio: Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio™, and Dolby Atmos

  • ARC Pass-thru: From connected ARC supported display to connected ARC supported HDMI source

  • CEC Pass-thru: From connected display to selected HDMI source

Additional Features

  • Ultra HD/4K: Supports up to 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4 (signals up to 18Gbps bandwidth)

  • HDCP Licensing: Fully licensed and compatible with HDCP 2.2

  • HDR10 and Dolby Vision: More life-like images through a greater range of luminance levels

  • Resolution Support: Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) up to 4096x2160p

  • Deep Color Support: Up to UHD/4K 30Hz 4:4:4/12 bits or 60Hz 4:4:4/8 bit

  • Full Buffer System™: Manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP authentication to source & display, Hot Plug management, and EDID control handshake

  • EDID Management: Internal library with 15 internal EDID handshakes including 4K with HDR in addition to native EDID data copied from the output/display  

  • Control : RS-232 control and connectivity status 

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Operation Manual
Catalog Page
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Application Examples

specifications

Technical:

  • HDMI Input (Each): HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female
  • HDMI Output: HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female 
  • HDMI Bandwidth: TMDS bandwidth 18Gbps 
  • DDC Signal (Data): Input DDC Signal - 5 Volts p-p (TTL) 
  • HDMI Video/Audio Signal: Input Video Signal - 1.2 Volts p-p
  • 3.5mm Stereo Audio Output: Line level audio on TRS connector. Drives 1 VRMS line audio output with a sampling rate of 48kHz 
  • Analog Audio Max Output Level: 4dBu on 150kΩ, DC coupling
  • Digital PCM Audio Output: RCA female for digital audio following SPDIF format (IEC 60958). Supports sampling rate up to 192KHz 
  • PCM Max Output Level: 1Vpp on 75Ω, DC coupling
  • Audio Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz @ 0dBu 
  • TND + Noise: 0.33% @0dBu @ 1kHz
  • PCM Max Input Level: 1Vpp on 75Ω, AC coupling 
  • Power Supply: KD-PS5V1ASC, 5V/1A, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, Interchangeable head, screw-in connector 

General:

  • Regulation: CE, RoHS, WEEE, EAC
  • Enclosure: Black metal
  • Power Supply: USB to micro USB cable (power adapter not included)
  • Product: 2.17” x 3.085” x 0.68”, Weight: 4 oz
  • Packaging: 2.5” x 3.5” x 1”, Weight: 6 oz 

accessories

  • Power Supply (qty 1): 5V/1A, 5W, wall type
  • Mounting: 2x L-bracket

technical documents

Operation Manual
Catalog Page
Hi-res Photo

Images and Diagrams

Application Examples

specifications

Technical:

  • HDMI Input (Each): HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female
  • HDMI Output: HDMI Connector, Type A, 19 Pin Female 
  • HDMI Bandwidth: TMDS bandwidth 18Gbps 
  • DDC Signal (Data): Input DDC Signal - 5 Volts p-p (TTL) 
  • HDMI Video/Audio Signal: Input Video Signal - 1.2 Volts p-p
  • 3.5mm Stereo Audio Output: Line level audio on TRS connector. Drives 1 VRMS line audio output with a sampling rate of 48kHz 
  • Analog Audio Max Output Level: 4dBu on 150kΩ, DC coupling
  • Digital PCM Audio Output: RCA female for digital audio following SPDIF format (IEC 60958). Supports sampling rate up to 192KHz 
  • PCM Max Output Level: 1Vpp on 75Ω, DC coupling
  • Audio Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz @ 0dBu 
  • TND + Noise: 0.33% @0dBu @ 1kHz
  • PCM Max Input Level: 1Vpp on 75Ω, AC coupling 
  • Power Supply: KD-PS5V1ASC, 5V/1A, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, Interchangeable head, screw-in connector 

General:

  • Regulation: CE, RoHS, WEEE, EAC
  • Enclosure: Black metal
  • Power Supply: USB to micro USB cable (power adapter not included)
  • Product: 2.17” x 3.085” x 0.68”, Weight: 4 oz
  • Packaging: 2.5” x 3.5” x 1”, Weight: 6 oz 

accessories

  • Power Supply (qty 1): 5V/1A, 5W, wall type
  • Mounting: 2x L-bracket
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