Crestron 8x8 DigitalMedia DM-MD8X8 User manual

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quickstart guide
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
www.crestron.com
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change without notice.
For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
DigitalMedia™Switchers Operations Guide, Doc. 6755.
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1 Before Starting
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Install/Replace Input/Output Cards
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! CAUTION: Do not connect power cords until instructed to do so.
NOTE: Before beginning any of these QuickStart procedures, make
certain that all DigitalMedia
™
cables are installed throughout the home.
CAUTION: Input and output cards are electrostatic-sensitive devices.
Wear a grounding strap or touch the metal chassis of a known
grounded device before handling and installing cards.
!
NOTE: Make sure that the power cord is not connected before
installing any input or output cards.
A. Remove screws securing the card to be replaced or the plate covering
the card slot to be used. Insert the card into the slot side rails, and make
certain the card is fully seated before using the attached screws to secure it
in position. (Leave cover plates in place on unused card slots.)
Connect Outputs
The illustration immediately to the right shows the special connectors used for
the three cables contained within Crestron’s DigitalMedia™cable, plus CBL-HD
HDMI cable, and CresFiber with an SC50UM connector. Refer to the illustra-
tions at the far right for typical wiring configurations.
A. Use DigitalMedia cable (DM-CBL-P or DM-CBL-NP), to connect switcher
outputs directly to a DM-RMC-100 Room Controller. If required, first connect to
a DM-DR Repeater and then connect the output of the Repeater to the Room
Controller.
For detailed instructions on operation and setup of the DM-DR Repeater and
the DM-RMC-100 Room Controller, refer to the latest version of their respective
Operations & Installation Guides (Doc. 6745 and Doc. 6743).
B. Use HDMI cable, CBL-HD, to connect HDMI outputs to a local HDMI
display/receiver.
C. Use two CresFiber cables to connect the ‘D’ and ‘M’ fiber outputs to the
corresponding connectors on a local DM-RMC-100-F. DMNet control data is
carried along with video data on the ‘D’ cable.
Typical Input Card
Installation
DM-CBL-P
or
DM-CBL-NP
DM-DR
Repeater
DM-RMC-100
Room Controller
DM-CBL-P
or
DM-CBL-NP
‘D’ Video
Data
‘M’ Data
Management
‘DMNet’
Control & Power
‘D’ Video Data
‘DMNet’ Control & Power
‘M’ Data Management
Input and output cards are typically installed prior to shipment of the
DigitalMedia switchers. If, however, input cards (or output cards for the
DM-MD8X8/32X32 only) need to be installed or replaced in the field,
follow the instructions below. For more information, refer to the latest
version of the DigitalMedia Card Installation Guide (Doc. 6757), available
from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals).
NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, all illustrations and procedures apply
equally to all switchers.
Output Slot 1 Input Slots 9 - 16
Output Slot 2
Input Slots 1 - 8
DM-MD16X16
NOTE: Output cards for the DM-MD16X16 are
not field configurable. If you need a different
configuration, contact Crestron customer service.
Output Slot 1
Output Slot 2
Input Slots 1 - 4
DM-MD8X8
Input Slots 5 - 8
Input Slots 1 - 16 Input Slots 17 - 32
Output Slots 1 - 4
DM-MD32X32
Output Slots 5 - 8
CresFiber - CONN-SC50UM
CBL-HD - HDMI Output
B. Cards may be installed in any of the slots provided,
but it is suggested that the cards be installed into the
slots in numerical order.
DMCO-22
DMCO-11
CBL-HD
‘D’ Video and
Control Data
‘M’ Data
Management
CresFiber
HDMI Output
Local HDMI
Display/Receiver
DM-RMC-100-F

For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
DigitalMedia™Switchers Operations Guide, Doc. 6755.
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quickstart guide
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
www.crestron.com
888.273.7876 201.767.3400
©2010 Specifications subject to
change without notice.
DigitalMedia™Switchers
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are the property of their respective owners.
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
Connect DigitaMedia Device Power Source
4 5
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24 VDC
+ G
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Connect Sources to Input Cards
A. There are several input cards available for the switchers,
as well as a variety of possible input sources. The diagrams
shown here illustrate available input cards and show the types
of input each one supports.
B. Refer to the latest version of the DigitalMedia™Switchers
Operations Guide (Doc. 6755) for details.
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A. The switchers can supply internal power to connected room
controllers and repeaters up to their rated level as shown here:
DM-MD8X8 -- 55 Watts
DM-MD16X16 -- 110 Watts
DM-MD32X32 -- 220 Watts
B. Ensure that the EIG jumpers are installed and wired between
Eand Ifor internal power to be routed to the connected devices.
C. If the number of devices to be connected will exceed the
switcher’s power rating, connect some of them to an external 24
VDC supply by connecting the Eand Gterminals of their EIG
connector(s) to the +and Gterminals of the (unpowered) external
supply. (Refer to the illustration.)
EXTERNAL
POWER SUPPLY
SPDIF IN:
From Digital Audio
Output
DMC-VID-RCA-D
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
SPDIF
YPb/Y Pr/C/COMP
IN
DMC-VID-RCA-D
USB HID:
To Source
HDMI IN:
From HDMI Source
AUDIO OUT:
To 2-Channel
Audio Input
DMC-HD/HD-DSP
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
CRESTRON
AUDIO OUT
USB HID LR
DMC-HD
COMPOSITE IN:
From Composite
Video Sources
DMC-VID4
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
COMPOSITE IN
1234
DMC-VID4
AUDIO IN:
From Analog
Audio Output
DMC-VID-RCA-A
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
AUDIO
YPb/Y Pr/C/COMP LR
DMC-VID-RCA-A
IN
Connect to a Second Switcher (if necessary)
Connection to a second switcher allows expanded distribution
of the input sources connected to the primary switcher.
Connection to the second switcher consists of connecting the
HDMI output of the input cards in the primary switcher to HDMI
input cards installed on the second switcher.
Primary Switcher
Secondary Switcher :
INTERNAL
POWER
HDMI OUT :
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
DVI IN :
From DVI or RGB
Source
AUDIO IN :
From Analog
Audio Output
USB HID:
To PC Source
DMC-DVI
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
DVI-I USB HID
AUDIO IN
L R
+ - G + -
DMC-DVI
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
VIDEO IN:
From YP
bP r, Composite
or S-Video Source
AUDIO IN :
From Analog
Audio Output
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
AUDIO IN
L R
+ - G + -
DMC-VID-BNC
Pr/C/COMP
Pb/Y
Y
DMC-VID-BNC
DM:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or
NET:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or
DigitalMedia Switcher
HDMI OUT DIGITAL MEDIA
DM
CRESTRON
NET
AUDIO OUT
DMC-CAT-DSP
LR
DMC-CAT-DSP
24 A B G
AUDIO OUT
LR
D
M
DMC-F
FIBER IN
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT
DMC-F
:
AUDIO OUT
LR
D
M
DMC-F-DSP
FIBER IN
HDMI OUT
CRESTRON
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT
DMC-F-DSP
AUDIO OUT:
To 2-Channel Audio
Input
HDMI OUT DIGITAL MEDIA
DM
CRESTRON
NET
AUDIO OUT
DMC-CAT
LR
DMC-CAT
24 A B G
VIDEO IN:
From YPbP
r
, Composite
or S-Video Source
VIDEO IN:
From YPbP
r
, Composite
or S-Video Source
HDMI OUT :
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
HDMI OUT :
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
HDMI OUT :
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
DigitalMedia Switcher
DM:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or
DigitalMedia Switcher
DM:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or
DigitalMedia Switcher
DM:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or
DigitalMedia Switcher
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or
HDMI Input on Daisy-
Chained DM Switcher
NET:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or
DigitalMedia Switcher
AUDIO OUT:
To 2-Channel
Audio Input
AUDIO OUT:
To 2-Channel
Audio Input
AUDIO OUT:
To 2-Channel
Audio Input
DMC-SDI
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or HDMI
Input on Daisy-Chained DM
Switcher
SDI IN:
From SDI SOURCE
AUDIO OUT
:
To 2-Channel Audio
Input
SDI OUT:
To SDI Device
CRESTRON DMC-SDI
AUDIO OUT
LR
SDI OUT
SDI IN

For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
DigitalMedia™Switchers Operations Guide, Doc. 6755.
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quickstart guide
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
www.crestron.com
888.273.7876 201.767.3400
©2010 Specifications subject to
change without notice.
DigitalMedia™Switchers
All brand names, product names, and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
7 Apply Power 8
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A. Connect the AC power cord to the switcher. Then connect the
power cord to AC power.
B. Connect power to any external 24VDC supplies that were
connected in Section 4.
NOTE: The switchers do not have a power switch. Power is
applied to the units by plugging in their respective power cords.
Verify Video Inputs
A. Turn on all available sources.
B. Press the front panel INFO button.
C. Press the applicable front panel IN buttons
to verify the signal type and resolution of each
video input. Typical information displayed is
shown in the illustration below. Use the Selection
Knob to scroll down and view all the information.
INFO
Name: 1
Signal Type: Component
Resolution: 1920x1080
Video Type: Interlaced
Frame Rate: 30fps
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
INFO Button
IN
Source Buttons
Selection Knob
9
9
9
9
9
9 Manual Routing of Input Sources
Front panel controls may be used to route input sources to one or more of the
available outputs.
A. Press ROUTE, then press one or more of the AUDIO, VIDEO, and/or USB
buttons to select the signal type(s) you wish to route.
B. Press the desired input source buttons (IN). The corresponding LED will light. The
LEDs of any outputs the input (or input combination) is currently connected to will also
light.
C. Press one or more of the output buttons (OUT). The corresponding LED(s) will
flash to indicate it is not yet routed.
D. Press the ENTER button to actually route the source; the LED(s) will be on
steady, and the display will show the input type and the outputs to which it is routed.
To disconnect an input source from an output, press ROUTE, then press the desired
output button. The display will show “IN None”. Press ENTER and the output will be
disconnected from the input.
IN
Source Buttons/LEDs
OUT
Output Buttons/LEDs
ENTER
AUDIO
VIDEO
USB
ROUTE

For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
DigitalMedia™Switchers Operations Guide, Doc. 6755.
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quickstart guide
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
www.crestron.com
888.273.7876 201.767.3400
©2010 Specifications subject to
change without notice.
DigitalMedia™Switchers
All brand names, product names, and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
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A. The initial setup provided by this QuickStart guide involves the two
Commission System functions: HDCP Check and Data Rate Check, part
of the Installer Tools mode procedures. All other Installer Tools mode
procedures are described in the latest version of the DigitalMedia Switch-
ers Operations Guide (Doc. 6755).
B. Following completion of Steps 8 and 9 on page 3, press the MENU
button once or twice until Enter Password is displayed. You need to enter
a password to continue. The default password is 1 2 3 4. Use the IN
buttons to enter the pasword, then press ENTER to initiate the Installer
To o l s mode. This mode provides a series of menus and sub-menus that
let you perform a first time setup and basic configuration options.
1. Use the Selection Knob to scroll through the list of
functions until “Commission System” is highlighted, and
press ENTER to select it.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for each function.
3. Press the ENTER button to select an on-screen choice.
4. Use soft buttons to select choices at the bottom of a menu
screen.
5. The MENU button always takes you back to the previous
menu.
6. When all Installer Tools mode functions are completed, use
the MENU button to exit.
Advanced setup information and operational details are covered in
the latest version of the DigitalMedia Switchers
Operations Guide (Doc. 6755).
Commission System
Installer Tools
Inputs
Outputs
Network
Control
Message Log
Commission System
HDCP Check
The HDCP check will result
in all routes being
cleared. Continue?
No Yes
HDCP Check
Please verify that all sources
and endpoints are powered
on before proceeding.
OK
HDCP Check Status
1. Non-HDCP Card
2. Will be Tested
3. Will be Tested
Back OK
Confirm DM Cable Type
* Digital Media
Category 6
Category 5e
Next
Select Outputs to Test
* Kid’s Room
* Living Room
* Kitchen
All None Next
Data Rate Check
Please verify that all sources and
selected endpoints are powered
on before proceeding.
OK
Commission System
HDCP Check
Data Rate Check
Data Rate Check
Test in Progress . . .
OR
Data Rate Check - Error
Kids’ Room – No Video
Living Room – No Video
Kitchen – 4.44Gbps (1080p 60
Resolution Done
Data Rate Check - Success
Kids’ Room – 2.22Gbps (1080p
Living Room – 6.75Gbps (Deep
Kitchen – 4.44Gbps (1080p 60
Resolution Done
To view the resolution of the
signal, press the Resolution
softbutton. (The softbutton name
changes to Data Rate.) Refer to
the adjacent table for typical
resolution/data rate configurations.
Press the Done softbutton when
the tests are finished.
HDCP Check Status
Test in Progress . . .
HDCP Check Complete
All devices can be routed
to all outputs simultaneously
Press LIST to see results.
DONE LIST
HDCP Check Results
Input 1 (DVD)
Max HDCP Keys: 9
Possible Destinations: 8
DONE << >>
Use the << and >>
softbuttons to check
other inputs.
Typical Resolution/Data Rate
Configurations
The HDCP Check verifies that each HDMI
source can hold enough keys to be routed to
any output. If possible distribution is larger
than the maximum number of HDCP keys,
then the source cannot be routed to all
outputs simultaneously, and an error message
will be displayed. Refer to the latest version of
the DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789) for
details.
The data rate check ensures that each cable is
able to support all video formats that you are
using. If the cables are not able to show the
desired resolutions, you may need to install a
DM-DR Repeater, sold separately, to decrease the
length of individual cables.
RESOLUTION DATA RATE
480p 60Hz
1024X768 60Hz
720p 60Hz
1280X1024 30Hz
1080i 30Hz
1080p 24Hz
1080p 60Hz
1920X1200 60Hz
Deep Color
810Mbps
1.95Gbps
2.22Gbps
3.24Gbps
2.22Gbps
2.22Gbps
4.44Gbps
4.62Gbps
6.75Gbps
Selection Knob
Soft Buttons
MENU Button
ENTER Button
NOTE: The switcher controls the IP setup of connected DM-RMC-100s.
•When the switcher is set to DHCP on, all DM-RMC-100s will also be set to DHCP on.
• When the switcher is set to DHCP off, all DM-RMC-100s and input cards with USB
connectors will also be set to DHCP off and their static IP address will be set by the
switcher in the following fashion:
<DM-MD8X8 IPaddress> + <slot #> = <DM-RMC IP address>
EX: DM-MD8X8: 192.168.1.200
DMC-HD (slot 1): 192.168.1.201
DM-RMC-100 output 1 (slot 17): 192.168.1.217
DM-RMC-100 output 8 (slot 24): 192.168.1.224
This reduces the time required to set up the IP configuration of DM devices.
For details on setting IP addresses of the input and output cards for each switcher, refer
to the latest version of the DigitalMedia Switchers Operations Guide (Doc. 6755).
Input Source
Buttons (IN)
Use the Selection Knob to
highlight the input to be tested,
and press OK to begin the test.
Setup EDID Configuration Using DM Tools
Configure the switcher’s EDID information using Crestron’s
DigitalMedia Tools application.
Open Crestron Toolbox™– click on the toolbar DMTool icon ( ) and
connect to your DM switcher. Visit www.crestron.com/digitalmedia
for more information on using the DM Tools.