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CBL-MULTI-6/CBL-MULTI-12
Crestron Mercury® HD Video Cable System
The Crestron® CBL-MULTI-6 and CBL-MULTI-12 provide a video cable
system for the Crestron Mercury ® UC conference console and other
Crestron video conferencing solutions. The CBL-MULTI-6 and CBLMULTI-12 include 6 and 12 ft cables, respectively, for HDMI®, Mini
DisplayPort™, and USB Type-C™ input connections.
NOTE: The CBL-MULTI-6 and CBL-MULTI-12 are functionally similar.
For simplicity within this guide, the term “cable system” is used except
where noted.
The following additional documents are included. Reference these
documents as directed by this Quick Start Guide. These documents are
also available online at www.crestron.com/manuals.
• HD-MD6X2-4K-E/HD-MD4X2-4K-E/HD-MD4X1-4K-E DO Guide
(Doc. 7760)
1. Check the Boxes
The following items are shipped as a kit within several packages.
Some items are packaged with additional assembly parts and
documentation. Refer to the document included with the item for its
complete parts list.
Item Qty
CBL-MULTI-6 or CBL-MULTI-12
CBL-GROM-PT, Cable Grommet (P/N 6511138) 1
HD-MD4X1-4K-E, 4x1 4K HDMI Input Switcher
(P/N 6507491)
CBL-MULTI-6 Only
CBL-4K-MDP-HD-6, Active Converter Cable, Mini
DisplayPort to HDMI, 18 Gbps, 6 ft (1.8 m) (P/N 6508216)
CBL-4K-USBC-HD-6, Active Converter Cable, USB-C to
HDMI Input, 18 Gbps, 6 ft (1.8 m) (P/N 6508291)
CBL-HD-THIN-HS-6, HDMI Cable, Thin, Type A
Male-to-Male, 6 ft (1.83 m) (P/N 6508218)
CBL-MULTI-12 Only
CBL-4K-MDP-HD-12, Active Converter Cable, Mini
DisplayPort to HDMI, 18 Gbps, 12 ft (3.6 m) (P/N 6508217)
CBL-4K-USBC-HD-12, Active Converter Cable, USB-C to
HDMI, 18 Gbps, 12 ft (3.6 m) (P/N 6508294)
CBL-HD-12, Crestron Certified HDMI Interface Cable,
18 Gbps, 12 ft (3.6 m) (P/N 6503566)
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2. Plan the Installation
The cable system is intended to be used with an existing Crestron video conferencing solution.
CBL-MULTI-6 Application Diagram
Connect 1 of 3 supplied
input cables to the
presentation device.
Input cables:
CBL-4K-MDP-HD-6
CBL-4K-USBC-HD-6
CBL-HD-THIN-HS-6
Table surface
CBL-GROM-PT
HD-MD4X1-4K-E
CBL-MULTI-12 Application Diagram
Connect 1 of 3 supplied
input cables to the
presentation device.
Input cables:
CBL-4K-MDP-HD-12
CBL-4K-USBC-HD-12
CBL-HD-12
Cloud
CCS-UC-1-AV
Cloud
CCS-UC-1-AV
HDMI
UC-BRKT-100-ASSY
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
LAN
Display
HDBaseT® Signal
CBL-GROM-PT
HD-MD4X1-4K-E
Table surface
HDMI
UC-BRKT-100-ASSY
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
LAN
Display
HDBaseT® Signal
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3. Install the Cable Grommet
The included CBL-GROM-PT cable grommet installs into a table or similar flat surface where presentation devices are used.
To install the cable grommet:
1. Drill a 2 in. (51 mm) diameter hole into the mounting surface.
2 in. cutout hole
2. Insert the cable grommet downward into the mounting hole.
Cable grommet
5. Test that the cables and the swivel lid can move freely after installation.
Cable grommet
with swivel lid
Cables
4. Install the HD-MD4X1-4K-E
Install the HD-MD4X1-4K-E under the table where the Crestron Mercury device is used or on a nearby flat surface.
For installation instructions, refer to the HD-MD6X2-4K-E/HD-MD4X2-4K-E/HD-MD4X1-4K-E DO Guide (Doc. 7760) packaged with the device.
2 in. cutout hole
3. Route the included cables up through the bottom of the cable grommet.
4. Press the swivel lid into the top of the cable grommet until is snaps in place
Swivel lid
Cable grommet
Mounting surface (top)
Cables
5. Connect the System
Make the following connections to the HD-MD4X1-4K-E rear panel. The numbers in the illustration correspond with the numbered steps below.
NOTE: For the CBL-MULTI-6, the included CBL-HD-THIN-HS-6 cable is connected directly to the Crestron Mercury device.
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1. (CBL-MULTI-12 Only) Connect the CBL-HD-12 cable to an INPUT HDMI port.
2. Connect the CBL-4K-MDP-HD-6 or CBL-4K-MDP-HD-12 cable to an INPUT HDMI port.
3. Connect the CBL-4K-USBC-HD-6 or CBL-4K-USBC-HD-12 cable to an INPUT HDMI port.
4. Connect the Crestron Mercury device HDMI cable (not included) to the OUTPUT HDMI port.
5. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (not included) from the LAN to the Ethernet port.
6. Connect the power supply included with the HD-MD4X1-4K-E to the 24 V 0.75 A port.
Additional Information
Scan or click the QR code for detailed product information.
Compliance and Legal
Original Instructions: The U. S. Engl ish version of this document is t he original in stru ctio ns. All other l anguages are a transla tion of t he original instructio ns.
Crestron, the Crestron logo, and Crestron M ercur y are either trad emark s or registered trademark s of Crestron Electro nics , Inc. i n the Uni ted States and/or other countries . HDB aseT is either
a tradem ark or a re giste red tra demar k of the HDBas eT Alliance in the United States and/or ot her countries. HDM I and the HDMI L ogo are either t radem arks or regis tered trademarks of H DMI
Licens ing LLC in t he United State s and/or oth er countries . USB Type- C is either a trademar k or a registered trademark of USB Impl ementers Forum, Inc . in the United States and /or other
countries. Displa yPor t is eith er a trad emark o r a regis tered t radem ark of th e Video Electronics Stand ards As sociation in the Uni ted States and/or other coun tries . Other trademark s, registere d
tradem arks , and tra de name s may be u sed in this docu ment to re fer to either th e entit ies claiming the mark s and nam es or their prod uct s. Cres tron di sclai ms any proprieta ry interest i n the mar ks
and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.
CBL-MULTI-6 CBL-MULTI-12
©2019 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
15 Volvo Dr ive, Rockleig h, NJ 07647
Tel: 888.CRESTRON
Fax: 201.767.7576
www.crestron.com
Quick Start - Doc. 8499A
Specifications subject to
change without notice.
(2054242)
08/07/19