Crestron DM-MD8X8, DM-16X16, DM-32X32, DM-MD16X16, DM-MD32X32 Quick Start Manual

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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.

For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
DigitalMedia™ Switchers Operations Guide, Doc. 6755.

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DigitalMedia™ Switchers

All brand names, product names, and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32

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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 illustra­tions 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

All brand names, product names, and trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32

Connect DigitaMedia Device Power Source

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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
E and I for 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 E and G terminals of their EIG
connector(s) to the + and G terminals of the (unpowered) external
supply. (Refer to the illustration.)

EXTERNAL
POWER SUPPLY

SPDIF IN:

From Digital Audio

Outpu t

DMC-VID-RCA-D

HDMI OUT

CRESTRON

SPDIF

Y

Pb/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

L

R

DMC-HD

COMPOSITE IN:
From Composite

Video Sources

DMC-VID4

HDMI OUT:

To Local HD Display or

HDMI Input on Daisy­Chained DM Switcher

HDMI OUT

CRESTRON

COMPOSITE IN

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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

Y

Pb/Y Pr/C/COMP

L

R

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 Daisy­Chained 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 Daisy­Chained DM Switcher

VIDEO IN:

From YP

bPr

,

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

D

M

CRESTRON

NET

AUDIO OUT

DMC-CAT-DSP

L

R

DMC-CAT-DSP

24 A B G

AUDIO OUT
L

R

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
L

R

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

D

M

CRESTRON

NET

AUDIO OUT

DMC-CAT

L

R

DMC-CAT

24 A B G

VIDEO IN:

From YP

b

P

r

,

Composite

or S-Video Source

VIDEO IN:

From YP

b

P

r

,

Composite

or S-Video Source

HDMI OUT :

To Local HD Display or

HDMI Input on Daisy­Chained DM Switcher

HDMI OUT :

To Local HD Display or

HDMI Input on Daisy­Chained DM Switcher

HDMI OUT :

To Local HD Display or

HDMI Input on Daisy­Chained 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 Daisy­Chained 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

AUDI O OUT:

To 2-Channel

Audio Input

DMC-SDI

HDMI OUT:

To Lo cal HD Displa y or HDMI

Input on Daisy-Chained DM

Switcher

SDI IN:

From SDI SOURCE

A

U

DIO OUT

:

To

2-

Channel Audio

Input

SDI OUT:

To SDI Device

CRESTRON DMC-SDI

AUDIO OUT
L

R

SDI OUT

SDI IN