Crestron Media Manager User guide

Crestron MediaManager™
Control, Switching and Management
Applications Guide

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Contents
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide 1
Introduction ..........................................................................................................1
The QuickMedia™ Transport System....................................................1
Pin Assignments for QuickMedia Transport Systems............................3
Display Device Selection for a QuickMedia System .............................3
QM Network Wiring ..............................................................................4
QuickMedia Equipment........................................................................................5
Wall Plate Media Centers.......................................................................5
FlipTop Boxes........................................................................................7
Receivers/Processors............................................................................13
Distribution Centers .............................................................................21
Amplifiers ............................................................................................30
Keypads................................................................................................31
Touchpanels .........................................................................................32
MediaManager™ Device Feature Chart .............................................33
MediaManager Applications/Solutions ..............................................................34
MediaManager for Schools ..................................................................34
MediaManager for Business.................................................................35
MediaManager Configuration Software.............................................................38
Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder™.......................................38
SystemBuilder Audio Scenarios...........................................................42
Digital Media Tools™ .........................................................................49
Crestron RoomView™ Remote Management Software.....................................53
Appendix: Crestron Cable ..................................................................................56
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Introduction
This guide is designed to provide you with an introduction to the new Crestron
MediaManager™ product line, the next generation of simplified A/V room
switching and system control products. This document contains fundamental
information about the technology, available components, general system
organization, and application concepts of MediaManager systems.
MediaManager integrates all the following in a single family of products.
• A/V device control
• Facility-wide management
• Simple installation
• Low cost wiring
• High quality signal switching, processing, and routing
The flexible MediaManager product line can address all of your A/V needs,
from a single room up to a campus-wide or facility-wide network. The
MediaManager solution is both scalable and adaptable as a new system or as an
upgrade to an existing system.
MediaManager can accept a traditional signal management solution with coax-
based signal routing and switching, or the more modern CAT5E/UTPsignal
routing technologies.
All MediaManager products incorporate integrated Ethernet control. This allows
control via LAN, WAN or the Internet, of the A/V equipment connected through
any MediaManager solution.
The QuickMedia™ Transport System
Using a new, proprietary signal routing solution, signals such as composite
video, S-video, RGBHV, audio, microphone and control, are all transported
using a single cable solution called QuickMedia™ (QM).
The QuickMedia Transport System port is capable of managing computer,
video, and audio signals simultaneously through one CAT5E/UTP wire,
simplifying MediaManager installations.
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Routing CAT5E/UTP cable is less expensive and much simpler than routing
multi-colored, multi-conductor coax cable. All Crestron®products using the
QuickMedia Transport System are capable of sending and receiving
QuickMedia signals via standard CAT5E/UTP cable. Crestron recommends
Belden Media-Twist cable, and Crescat-QM. Installation of any QuickMedia
device is as simple as installing one set of QuickMedia wires from output to
input. Installations are flexible, affordable, and fast.
The Crescat-QM cable contains one CAT5E cable and one Cresnet®cable in a
siamese jacket.
QuickMedia Cable – CRESCAT-QM
The QuickMedia receiver performs frequency compensation on each video input
for skew. Signal skew occurs when part of the signal is delayed with respect to
other signal components. The amount of skew largely depends on the length of
the QuickMedia cable. Unequal wire lengths are created because CAT5 consists
of twisted pairs that are twisted together in the cable.
The total accumulated skew from QM transmitter to QM receiver must not
exceed 15 ns (nanoseconds). Crestron recommends a cable with a rating of less
than or equal to 15 ns over its entire length.
For example, if using a cable with a rating of 15 ns/100 meters (100 meters =
328 feet), connecting the QM-WMC/QM-WMIC QM transmitter with 150 feet
of cable to a QM-MD7x2 switcher, and then using another 150 feet to connect
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the QM-RMCRX receiver, the accumulated skew over the entire 300 feet should
not exceed 15 ns.
QuickMedia supports UXGA (Ultra Extended Graphics Array) resolutions
(1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz vertical rate) at its maximum allowed cable length of 300
feet. The same path is used for the transport of composite and S-video which
ensures support that exceeds the requirements imposed by the highest broadcast
standards, as well as NTSC and PAL.
Pin Assignments for QuickMedia Transport
Systems
The pin assignment is based on the EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard.
To determine which pin is number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the eight
pin modular jack is facing you, with clip down and copper side up. When
looking down at the copper connections, pin 1 is on the far right.
QuickMedia Pin and Pair Assignment
RJ-45 MALE
CONNECTOR
RJ-45
PIN #
CAT5E
PAIR #
WIRE COLORS QM
ASSIGNMENT
RGB AND
AUDIO
QM
ASSIGNMENT
COMPOSITE,
S-VIDEO AND
AUDIO
1 2 White/Orange - RGB Red - Chrominance
2 2 Orange + RGB Red + Chrominance
3 3 White/Green - RGB Green - Luminance
4 1 Blue + Audio + Audio
5 1 White/Blue - Audio - Audio
6 3 Green + RGB Green + Luminance
7 4 White/Brown - RGB Blue - Composite
8 4 Brown + RGB Blue + Composite
Display Device Selection for a QuickMedia
System
QuickMedia fully integrates the display device with the system. Consequently,
careful selection of a display device is required to take full advantage of this
capability. A projector should support discrete video switching commands. This
enables the QuickMedia receiver/processor to seamlessly pass along the three
different video types to the display and alert the display to switch inputs.
In addition, the display device should support discrete power on and off
commands. This enables a system “Room On” button function that will energize
the display. If the display device has a toggle on/off power command, there is a
possibility of getting out of sync with the room power. An option for displays
that toggle power on/off is to use the Crestron power sensor, however this
requires extra equipment and additional programming. Most RS-232 display
drivers in the Crestron database support discrete commands.
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To achieve the best solution the projector should also support lamp hours
monitoring, allowing for better facility management.
Refer to the Crestron Database in System Builder or www.crestron.com |
Dealer/Tech Resources | Whose Products Do We Control? for a list of
supported products. You may search by manufacturer or device type. You may
also call the Crestron customer service team or check our online help system for
the latest information.
QM Network Wiring
When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination
point (e.g., QM-WMC) and a QM endpoint (e.g., QM-RMCRX) cannot have
more than two midpoints (e.g., QM-MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to
the following diagram when configuring a QM network.
QM Network Topology
QM-WMC
QM-WMC
QM-FTMC
QM
QM
QM
QM
QM
Origination Points
QM
QM-RMCRX
Endpoints
QM-MD7x2 acts as
an endpoint for
audio only.
QM-MD7x2
This RX
cannot be used as
it violates the two-
midpoint rule.
QQM-MD7x2 QM-MD7x2
QM
Midpoints
QM-RMC
M-RMCRX
X
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QuickMedia Equipment
Adding a MediaManager wall plate or a FlipTop box anywhere in a room
creates a fully integrated system, because these devices connect to Cresnet,
Crestron’s control protocol. With the addition of a QuickMedia receiver and
keypad or touchpanel, you create a complete integrated room solution.
Wall Plate Media Centers
The Wall Plate Media Center (QM-WMC) and Wall Plate Media Center with
Microphone Input (QM-WMIC) are part of Crestron’s MediaManager line of
network devices, room control systems and signal routing solutions.
The QM-WMC is a wall-mounted, double-gang, Cresnet device that uses
QuickMedia technology to facilitate an uncomplicated connection of audio,
video, and computer equipment to the Crestron line of room control systems.
The QM-WMC installs into a wall using standard electrical double-gang boxes
and decorator style faceplates (sold separately).
The QM-WMIC is an optional device that links to the QM-WMC. It adds two
Neutrik™ Combo microphone inputs with switchable phantom power to the
QM-WMC and extends the QM-WMC to 3-gang box. The QM-WMIC requires
the purchase and installation of the QM-WMC.
NOTE: The QM-WMIC only mounts on the right side of the QM-WMC.
All media and control signals are routed via a single QuickMedia cable for
simple installation. The QM-WMC can be combined in a multi-gang electrical
box with Crestron’s C2N-DB6/8/12 decorator-style keypads for additional room
control functions such as source selection, lighting, and volume.
QM-WMC and QM-WMIC Wall Plate QM-WMC/WMIC and C2N-DB8 Wall Plate
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QM-WMC with QM-WMIC Block Diagram
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FlipTop Boxes
The five different QuickMedia FlipTop boxes (described on the following
pages) are simple to install, and provide easy access to the QuickMedia system.
All FlipTop boxes are available in either a black or brushed aluminum finish,
and all provide video sync sensing on all inputs. Refer to the following charts
for an explanation of features and a block diagram of each FlipTop box.
FlipTop Comparison Chart
FEATURE QM-FTMC
FLIPTOP MEDIA
CENTER
QM-FTCC
FLIPTOP
COMPUTER
CENTER
QM-FTSC
FLIPTOP MEDIA
CENTER WITH
CABLE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
QM-FTDC
FLIPTOP
DATA
CENTER
QM-FTMCSC
FLIPTOP MEDIA
CENTER WITH
CABLE
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Engravable *
Buttons with
LEDs
FlipTop Lid
Mounted, 10 to 20
Buttons*
FlipTop Lid Mounted,
10 to 20 Buttons*
Front Panel Mounted,
6 Buttons*
FlipTop Lid
Mounted, 10
to 20 Buttons*
FlipTop Lid
Mounted, 10 to 20
Buttons*
Front Panel
Inputs and
Outputs
• DB15HD RGB
with mini TRS
stereo audio
• RCA Composite
Video with stereo
audio
• 4-pin Mini-DIN S-
video with stereo
audio
• RJ-45 LAN Pass-
Through
• AC Power Pass-
Through
• DB15HD RGB with
mini stereo audio
• RJ-45 LAN Pass-
Through
• AC Power Pass-
Through
AC Power Pass-
Through
Includes QM-FTCMK
Cable Plate Kit
• DB15HD
RGB with
mini stereo
audio
• Two RJ-11
Phone
Pass-
Through
• Two RJ-45
LAN Pass-
Through
• AC Power
Pass-
Through
• RCA Composite
Video with stereo
audio
• Mini-DIN S-video
with stereo audio
• AC Power Pass-
Through
Bottom Inputs
and Outputs
• AC Power Cord
• Two Terminal
Block Phantom
Powered Mic
Inputs
• RJ-45
QuickMedia
Output Port
• RJ-45 LAN
Pass-Through
• Two Terminal
Block Cresnet
Ports
• TouchSettable
ID Button and
LED
• Optional QM-
FTCMK
Cable/Plate kit
• AC Power Cord
• Two Terminal Block
Phantom Powered
Mic Inputs
• RJ-45 QuickMedia
Output Port
• RJ-45 LAN Pass-
Through
• Two Terminal Block
Cresnet Ports
• TouchSettable ID
Button and LED
• Optional QM-
FTCMK
Cable/Plate kit
• AC Power Cord
• DB15HD RGB with
mini TRS stereo
audio via Cable
• DB15HD RGB
Buffered Monitor
Output
• RCA Composite
Video with stereo
audio via Cable
• Mini-DIN S-video
with stereo audio
via 36” Cable
• Two Neutrik
Combo Phantom
Powered Mic Inputs
• RJ-45 QuickMedia
Output Port
• Terminal Block
Cresnet Port
• AC Power
Cord
• Two
Terminal
Block
Phantom
Powered
Mic Inputs
• RJ-45
QuickMedia
Output Port
• Terminal
Block
Cresnet Port
• Optional
QM-FTCMK
Cable/Plate
kit
• AC Power Cord
• DB15HD RGB
with mini TRS
stereo audio via
36” Cable
• Two Terminal
Block Phantom
Powered Mic
Inputs
• RJ-45
QuickMedia
Output Port
• Terminal Block
Cresnet Port
A/V Switcher 3X1 A/V Switcher
with Audio
Breakaway
- 3X1 A/V Switcher
with Audio
Breakaway
- 3X1 A/V Switcher
with Audio
Breakaway
*As an option, custom-engraved buttons can be designed and obtained by using the
Crestron Engraver software. Version 2.2.1.1 and the required Cresnet database version
16.3.0 or later are available from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the
Crestron website (www.crestron.com <http://www.crestron.com>).
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QM-FTMC FlipTop Media Center
Features
• Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable
buttons
• Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power and
Net indicators
• 3 X 1 video switch with sync sensing (1
composite connector, 1 S-video connector, 1
RGBHV connector)
• 3 X 1 audio switch (2 stereo RCA, 1 stereo
1/8” mini jack)
• One RJ-45 Ethernet port passthrough.
• One AC power passthrough
• Connections on the underside of the QM-
FTMC:
– Two Mini Connector Mic inputs with
phantom power
– One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector
– Two Cresnet Mini Connectors
– One RJ-45 Ethernet Passthrough
Connector
– Optional QM-FTCMK Cable/Plate kit
Computer Audio
S-Video Audio
Composite Video
Audio
3 X 1
Audio
Switch
A/D
Converter
Computer RGB
S-Video
Composite Video
3 X 1
Video
Switch
QM Output
Keypad
RJ-45
Ethernet
AC Power
Cresnet
MIC 1 MIC 2
Program L
Program R
Video
Input
Gain
A/D
Converter
Microphone1
Microphone2
PhantomPower
RJ-45
Ethernet
AC Power
Video
Sync
Sensing
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QM-FTCC FlipTop Computer Center
Features
• Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable
buttons
• Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power
and Net indicators
• One RGBHV connector with sync
sensing
• One stereo 1/8” mini jack
• One RJ-45 Ethernet port passthrough
• One AC power passthrough
• Connections on the underside of the QM-
FTCC:
– Two screw terminal Mic inputs with
phantom power
– One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector
– One Cresnet connector
– One RJ-45 Ethernet Passthrough
– Optional QM-FTCMK Cable/Plate kit
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QM-FTSC FlipTop Media Center with Cable Storage
Compartment
Features
• Built-in 6 button keypad with LEDs
• AC Power passthrough
• All A/V connections are on the underside, includes
cables that feed through the box (QM-FTCMK):
– 3 X 1 video switch with sync sensing and LED
indicators (1 composite connector, 1 S-video
connector, 1 RGBHV connector)
– 3 X 1 audio switch (2 stereo RCA, 1 stereo 1/8”
mini jack)
– One AC power passthrough
– One RGB Monitor passthrough
– Two Neutrik combo inputs with phantom power
– One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector (on the right
side)
– Two Cresnet connectors (on the right side)
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QM-FTDC FlipTop Data Center
Features
• Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable
buttons
• Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power
and Net indicators
• One RGBHV connector with sync sensing
• One stereo 1/8” mini jack
• Two RJ-45 Ethernet port passthrough
• Two RJ-11 passthrough connector
• One AC power passthrough
• Connections on the underside of the QM-
FTDC:
– Two screw terminal Mic inputs with
phantom power
– One QuickMedia RJ-45
– One RJ-11 connector
– AC Power
– One Cresnet connector
– Two RJ-45 Ethernet Port Passthrough
– Optional QM-FTCMK Cable/Plate kit
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QM-FTMCSC FlipTop Media Center with Cable Storage
Compartment
Features
• Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable
buttons
• Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power
and Net indicators
• AC Power passthrough
• One S-video DIN connector
• Left and right stereo S-video audio
connectors
• One composite video connector
• Left and Right composite audio
connectors
• All other A/V connections are on the
underside, includes cables that feed
through the box (QM-FTCMK):
– One RGBHV connector with sync
sensing
– One stereo 1/8” mini jack
– One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector
– One Cresnet connector
– Two screw terminal Mic inputs with
phantom power
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QM-FTCMK FlipTop Cable Management Kit
Designed as an optional accessory kit for QM-FTMC, QM-FTCC, and QM-
FTDC FlipTop boxes, the QM-FTCMK eliminates the need to furnish patch
cables when connecting portable AV devices and computers. All AV
connectivity is provided via a set of easy pull-out 6-foot cables which stow
neatly within the FlipTop compartment when not in use. Excess cable simply
drops out-of-sight below the box through grommet holes provided in the bottom
plate part of the kit.
Receivers/Processors
QM-RMC
The QM-RMC is a complete system controller. It can function as a room
management device, an Internet-based or network based control and monitoring
device for virtually all the AV gear in a room, and provides a simple method to
incorporate control and diagnostic capabilities into a network. The QM-RMC
supports the exclusive Crestron e-Control®2 XPanel projects.
NOTE: QM-RMC does not have a QuickMedia or Cresnet port.
The QM-RMC can be inserted in any existing system to add device control and
management functionality.
The QM-RMC is not simply an IP-linking device. It is a fully functional
2-Series Crestron controller designed specifically for the MediaManager family
of products.
Adding a QM-RMC to any MediaManager system, any existing system (using
any control system), or even to a room without any control system at all,
provides you with network-based control of all the connected A/V components.
The QM-RMC 10/100 Ethernet port supports DHCP, DNS, and SSL (Secure
Socket Layer - Industry standard network security native to all Crestron 2-Series
control systems) and a built-in Web server. Users can control serial devices from
any computer on the LAN, WAN, or even the Internet. Customized Web pages
can be created using Crestron VisionTools®Pro-e software, eliminating the need
for third-party Web page design software. The QM-RMC also has a native
e-mail client.
For additional information about the QM-RMC, refer to the latest version of the
QM-RMC Operations Guide (Doc. 6161), available form the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com).
QM-RMC Front and Rear Views
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QM-RMC Master Mode
In master mode, the QM-RMC is a standalone 2-Series control system that
controls serial, Cresnet and Ethernet devices, while providing sophisticated A/V
switching and processing capabilities.
QM-RMC Slave Mode
In Cresnet or Ethernet slave mode, the QM-RMC operates as part of a larger
2-Series control system, where the programming resides in a separate 2-Series
processor that acts as the system master.
QM-RMC Display Control Example
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QM-RMCRX
The QM-RMCRX is a network-based control system (including all the features
and functionality of the QM-RMC plus support of Cresnet devices), and also
adds the functionality of a system video, computer video and audio switcher
with a built-in 12-band parametric or graphic equalizer, volume control and a
20-Watt stereo amplifier.
The QM-RMCRX processes standard video (i.e., DVD, VCR, camera video),
computer video and even source audio signals through its QuickMedia transport
(CAT5) port. Using a QuickMedia wall plate or FlipTop in any system means
that you can send these signals to a QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver via
QuickMedia cable. The QM-RMCRX then converts each of those signal types
back to standard analog signals for connection to a display (projector or flat-
panel monitor). Outputs include an RGB output (VGA-style plug), a composite
video output, an S-video output connection to the display, five line level audio
outputs – unbalanced line left, right and speech audio output, and a 20-watt
stereo output (for direct connection to speakers).
The optional Crestron MK-QM-RMCRX mounting kit provides a sturdy
mounting to a 1¼ to 1½ inch inside diameter pole for the QM-RMCRX. The
simple to use hardware provides a robust clamp for the QM-RMCRX, and
permits mounting the unit close to the display device. This allows for shorter
cable runs and easy access.
For additional information, refer to the latest versions of the QM-RMCRX
Operation Guide (Doc. 6236), and the MK-QM-RMCRX Installation Guide
(Doc. 6247), available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
QM-RMCRX Front View QM-RMCRX Rear View
QM-RMCRX Master Mode
In master mode, the QM-RMCRX is a standalone 2-Series control system that
controls serial, Cresnet and Ethernet devices, while providing sophisticated A/V
switching and processing capabilities.
QM-RMCRX Slave Mode
In Cresnet or Ethernet slave mode, the QM-RMCRX operates as part of a larger
2-Series control system, where the programming resides in a separate 2-Series
processor that acts as the system master.
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QM-RMCRX Audio/Video Block Diagram
NOTE: The QM-IEM is an anti-alias device that connects to the DB15HD
output to limit out-of-band noise. It is an available option (sold separately) that
may be required when connecting to a digital light processing (DLP™) micro-
electromechanical display, which may be sensitive to out-of-band noise.
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