Key Digital Systems Addresses HDTV Industry Need With Family of HDTV Switchers For Cross-Platform Performance.

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RIVERDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003

Key Digital Systems, a leading developer of digital and HDTV technologies is now marketing a family of high performance HDTV switchers for professional home theater, retail and industrial applications.

Designed to meet the growing challenges of intra-brand and cross-platform connectivity faced by all industrial, retail and home theater customers, these KDS (Component, RGBHV) switchers can be used independently or in combination to maximize video performance. The KD-MSW8x3, KD-SW4x1 and award-winning Auto Switch KD-SW2x1 Switchers are part of Key Digital's growing line of state-of-the-art offerings enabling video customers the best possible A/V performance and connectivity at affordable pricing.

KD-MSW8x3 Multiple-Input Switcher Supports Composite, S-Video,

Component, RGBHV and Digital Audio

Key Digital Systems offers extraordinary versatility with its new KD-MSW8x3 matrix switcher. Designed for flawless switching and distribution of up to 8 inputs of Component (YPrPb) and Audio (L, R, Digital PCM) or up to eight inputs of RGBHV and Digital Audio (L, R, digital PCM) to three independent video outputs, this powerhouse is the core of many retail and industrial designs. The KD-SW8x3 accepts all SDTV and HDTV formats including 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i/540p & 720p. For VGA switching, the KD-MSW8x3 supports resolutions up to 1920x1080p @ 60 Hz. As with all KDS products, front panel manual control buttons for each output ensures easy system management. An infrared remote and RS232 port allows connection to control systems such as Crestron, AMX, Panja, and Dataton. The KD-MWS8x3 is rack mountable (2U) and daisy chainable for input expansion.

KD-SW4x1 Flash 4 Switcher for Composite, S-Video, Component RGBHV

and Digital Audio

Featuring flawless switching for up to 4 inputs of Component (YPrPb) Video and Audio (L,R, digital PCM) or up to 4 inputs R,G,B,H,V plus digital PCM Audio, the KD-SW4x1 Flash 4 switcher is ideal for retail or industrial applications. Engineered to excellence with Key Digital Systems' signature attention to detail, the Flash 4 accepts any SDTV and HDTV formats including 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p,1080i/540p and 720p. For VGA hook-ups, the KD-Sw4x1 supports up to 1920x1080p @ 60Hz. Like its big brother KD-MSW8x3, the KD-Sw4x1 unit offers fingertip control via front panel operation, the convenience of infra Red remote control, and RS 232 port provides connection to and direct access control systems such as Crestron, AMX, Panja, and Dataton. In this case, all video inputs and outputs have female RCA cable connectors. Rack-mountable (1U) and daisy-chainable for installation convenience, the Flash 4 is a superb addition to any state-of-the-art home theater!

KD-SW2x1 'Innovations' Award Winning A/V Component Switcher

Last of never least, Key Digital System's KD-SW2x1 won the hearts and minds of professional A/V engineers when it was selected from hundreds of other entries to be awarded the prestigious "Innovations 2002" awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2002), selected by a panel of industry experts for distinction based on superiority in design and engineering. The KD-Sw2x1 AutoSwitch uses a unique and creative design to provide customers with access to just one HDTV monitor with Component (YPrPb) input the ability to view two separate sources of Component (YPrPb) Video from sources such as DVD players or Digital Set Top Box.

Price and Availability

KD-MSW8x3 at $1,599.00; KD-SW4x1 at $599.00; and KD-SW2x1 at $299.00. Customers wishing to purchase the KDS Family of Switchers (KD-MSW8x3/KD-SW4x1/KD-SW2x1)

About Key Digital Systems

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.keydigital.com. Trade press: http://www.keydigital.com/tradepress.htm