Crestron DigitalMedia DM-MD128X128, Operations & Installation Manual

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Crestron DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128 DigitalMedia Switchers
Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7318D DigitalMedia Switchers: DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128 • 3
Featuring a scalable blade-based design, the DM switchers afford maximum input
and output count in a condensed 14 U (DM-MD64X64) or 24 U (DM-MD128X128)
rack-mountable chassis. The DM-MD64X64 is field configurable to handle up to
64 inputs and 64 outputs; the DM-MD128X128 is field configurable to handle up to
128 inputs and 128 outputs. The DM switchers support HDMI, HDBaseT, analog
audio, and all types of DigitalMedia 8G™ signals.
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Through a selection of
hot-swappable input and output blades and a variety of DM 8G transmitters and
receivers, the DM switchers allow extensive connectivity throughout a commercial
or residential facility, supporting a wide range of signal types through one switcher.
Integrated Ethernet networking and USB distribution provide a complete
connectivity solution combined with built-in Crestron control
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for managing the
displays and other room devices without necessitating any additional wiring.
Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and advanced system-wide monitoring
ensure continuous, dependable operation for mission-critical applications.
User-friendly operation, setup, and troubleshooting tools are provided through the
front panel touch screen or web browser interface to make setting up a complete
multiroom HD system easy.
DigitalMedia 8G
DigitalMedia 8G provides a true 1-wire transport for moving high-definition video,
audio, and Ethernet over low-cost twisted pair or fiber optic cable without
compression or repeaters. Engineered for ultra high-bandwidth and ultimate
scalability, DM 8G handles uncompressed video beyond high definition with support
for HDCP, Deep Color, 3D, and 4K Ultra HD. Audio capabilities include support for
high-bitrate 7.1 audio formats such as Dolby
®
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master
Audio™ as well as uncompressed linear PCM. All signals are transported over one
8-conductor twisted pair wire or one strand of multimode or single-mode fiber. DM
8G enables wire distances up to 330 feet (100 meters) via DM 8G+
(DM 8G over CAT5e), 1000 feet (300 meters) via DM 8G fiber (DM 8G over
multimode fiber), or 7.5 miles (12 km) via DM 8G SM fiber (DM 8G over
single-mode fiber).
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1. Onboard HDMI output and analog audio input and output are future features that will be enabled
through a future output blade and other components.
2. DM 8G+ and HDBaseT input is a future feature that will be enabled through a future input blade.
3. Crestron control via the DM network requires a Crestron control system (sold separately).
4. The maximum cable length for DigitalMedia 8G+ (DM 8G+) or HDBaseT is 330 feet (100 meters) for
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200 (including 1080p60 and 2K) using DM-CBL-8G
DigitalMedia 8G cable, DM-CBL DigitalMedia cable, DM-CBL-D DigitalMedia D cable, or
third-party CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. For higher resolutions (including 4K), the maximum wire
length is 230 feet (70 meters) using DM-CBL-8G or 165 feet (50 meters) using DM-CBL,
DM-CBL-D, or CAT5e. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against
unpredictable environmental electrical noise which may impact performance at resolutions above
1080p. DM 8G+ is compatible with HDBaseT Alliance specifications for connecting to HDBaseT
compliant equipment.
5. For complete system design guidelines, refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4546).
All wire and cables sold separately.
6. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G fiber (DM 8G fiber) cable length is 1000 feet (300 meters) using
CRESFIBER8G fiber optic cable or 500 feet (150 meters) using standard CRESFIBER,
CRESFIBER-SINGLE-SC, or third-party OM3 simplex multimode fiber optic cable.
7. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G single-mode fiber (DM 8G SM fiber) cable length is 7.5 miles
(12 km) using CRESFIBER8G-SM or third-party G.652.D (or better) single-mode fiber optic cable.