Every major improvement KD61B brings over the current KD61A model.
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Display
KD61A: No display
3-Inch Color LCD (640×360)
Real-time display of protocol, IP address, replay speed, jog speed, and custom button names. Operators always know panel status at a glance.
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Network Control
KD61A: LAN port reserved, not enabled
TCP over LAN — Fully Enabled
KD61B activates the RJ45 port for TCP/IP control. Run control over your network infrastructure — no USB cable required at the panel position.
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Custom Buttons
KD61A: No web customization
24 Actions via Web Backend (4 btn × 6 pages)
Assign any vMix command to 4 physical buttons across 6 switchable pages through the web backend. Button names appear live on the LCD.
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Power Options
KD61A: USB 5V only
USB + PoE + DC 12V
PoE allows a single CAT cable to deliver both TCP control and power. DC 12V port provides stable standalone power for fixed installations.
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Jog Wheel
KD61A: 2-speed (1× / 5×)
4-Speed (1× / 2× / 3× / 4×)
More granular speed control for precise frame-searching. Progressive 1×→2×→3×→4× gives better control in all situations.
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Firmware Upgrade
KD61A: Requires tool loading
OTA via Web Backend
Update firmware directly from the web backend — no special tools or software needed. Suitable for remote or field deployment.
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Menu Languages
KD61A: No on-device menu
6 Languages (ZH / EN / JA / KO / RU / PT)
Built-in multilingual menu makes KD61B suitable for international operators and globally distributed broadcast teams.
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Keys & Indicators
KD61A: Red/White & Green/White dual-color keys
Full RGB Crystal Keys + Brightness Control
RGB backlit crystal buttons with 3 brightness levels (low / mid / high). Adapt to any venue lighting from dark studio to bright outdoor.
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USB Interface
KD61A: Type-B USB 2.0
Type-C USB 3.0
Modern reversible USB-C connector with USB 3.0 speeds. Universally compatible with modern computers and hubs.
