Crestron QM-FTCMK
FlipTop Cable Management Kit
Installation Guide
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
15 Volvo Drive
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Crestron QM-FTCMK FlipTop Cable Management Kit
Contents
FlipTop Cable Management Kit: QM-FTCMK 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Installation........................................................................................ 3
Problem Solving............................................................................... 6
Further Inquiries ....................................................................6
Future Updates.......................................................................6
Return and Warranty Policies ..........................................................7
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ..................................7
CRESTRON Limited Warranty ............................................7
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Crestron QM-FTCMK FlipTop Cable Management Kit
FlipTop Cable Management Kit:
QM-FTCMK
Introduction
The FlipTop Cable Management Kit provides a means of organizing and
storing connecting cables for the QuickMedia™ FlipTop boxes, part of
the Crestron MediaManager™ line of network devices, room control
systems and signal routing solutions.
Functional Summary
• Organizes cables
• Provides storage of cables
• Eliminates the need to furnish patch cables
Two kits are available, one for domestic FlipTop boxes (QM-FTMCK),
and a larger one that accommodates the international version of the
FlipTop boxes (QMI-FTCMK). Refer to the following table for a list of
applicable kits and models.
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The optional FlipTop Cable Management kits can be added to the
following FlipTop models.
FlipTop Cable Management Kits
FLIPTOP CABLE
APPLICABLE MODELS
MANAGEMENT KIT
QM-FTCMK QM-FTDC-B
QM-FTDC-NB-B
QM-FTDC-BALUM
QM-FTDC-NB-BALUM
QM-FTCC-B
QM-FTCC-NB-B
QM-FTCC-BALUM
QM-FTCC-NB-BALUM
QM-FTMC-B
QM-FTMC-NB-B
QM-FTMC-BALUM
QM-FTMC-NB-BALUM
QMI-FTCMK QMI-FTDC-B
QMI-FTDC-BALUM
QMI-FTCC-B
QMI-FTCC-BALUM
QMI-FTMC-B
QMI-FTMC-BALUM
NOTE: The suffix ‘-B’, and ‘-BALUM’, respectively denotes color,
i.e., -B is a black unit, and -BALUM has a brushed aluminum finish. The
suffix ‘-NB’ denotes a no button model.
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Installation
The QM-FTDC, QMI-FTDC, QM-FTCC, QMI-FTCC, QM-FTMC and
QMI-FTMC are shipped with a blank bottom plate. The FlipTop Cable
Management Kit provides a six-hole plate for user access, and two 6-foot
cables (computer and computer audio).
Parts Supplied with Optional Cable Management Kit
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Small Cable Bushing, 5/16 inch ID,
4
0.5 inch OD
Large cable Bushing, 0.55 inch ID,
2
0.80 inch OD
Cable Support Plate 1
Tie Wrap 3
Computer RGB Cable, VGA to VGA,
1
6 ft long
Computer Audio Cable, 3.5 mm Stereo,
1
6 ft long
Tools Required
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small flat-blade screwdriver (for connecting the VGA cable)
The cable support plate should be installed before mounting the FlipTop
box to a surface. The cables are looped through the cable support plate.
1. Remove the blank bottom plate and retain the four #4 x ¼ LG black
mounting screws.
2. Place the bushings on the cables (six bushings supplied). Use the
large bushing for the VGA cable.
3. Thread the cables through the appropriate slots on the plate.
4. Snap the bushings into the plate slots.
5. Feed all the excess cable through the opening.
6. Attach the plate using the four #4 x ¼ LG black screws retained in
step 1.
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7. Connect the cables to the appropriate connector on the front of the
FlipTop box.
8. The cables may be secured to the bottom bar using the supplied tie
wraps.
Cable Management Kit Installation – Domestic FlipTop Boxes
Cable Management Kit Installation – International FlipTop Boxes
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Cable Loops Through the Cable Plate
NOTE: Ensure that the cables have sufficient clearance to enable smooth
movement. Allow approximately 40 inches (1 meter) from the top surface
of the FlipTop box.
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Problem Solving
Further Inquiries
If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing
this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer
service team by calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at
1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. For assistance in your local time
zone, refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) for a listing of
Crestron worldwide offices.
You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to
ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to
establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
Future Updates
As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the
capabilities of this product, additional information may be made available
as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as
intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical
documentation revision.
Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability
and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the
Download column.
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Return and Warranty Policies
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service
1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization
from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory
and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying
the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and
return address.
2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a CRESTRON Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Authorized returns must be shipped freight
prepaid to CRESTRON, 6 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, N.J. 07647, or its authorized subsidiaries,
with RMA number clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight
collect or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON reserves the right
in its sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any
products returned with an RMA.
3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by CRESTRON,
shipping by standard ground carrier. In the event repairs are found to be non-warranty, return
freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser.
CRESTRON Limited Warranty
CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of
purchase from CRESTRON, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or
rotating mechanical parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1)
year; touchscreen display and overlay components are covered for 90 days; batteries and
incandescent lamps are not covered.
This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized
CRESTRON dealer. Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the
dealer's warranty, if any.
CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in
any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse,
accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures. Furthermore, this warranty
does not cover any product that has had the serial number altered, defaced, or removed.
This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the original purchaser. In no event shall
CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind (property or economic
damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any
claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.
CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair or replace any product found defective, without charge for
parts or labor. Repaired or replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be
covered only by the unexpired portion of the warranty.
Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed or
implied, nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by
law are limited to the terms of this limited warranty. This warranty statement supercedes all
previous warranties.
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