Crestron
DM-MD64X64
64 x 64 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
Operations & Installation Guide
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Page 2: ...on between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada IC Compliance Statement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B The DMB I S DMB I S2 DMB O S and DMB O S2 are class 1 laser products They comply with safety regulations of IEC 60825 1 FDA 21 CFR...
Page 3: ...7 Ethernet Setup 18 Identity Code 18 Installation 19 Hardware Hookup 20 User Interface Overview 23 Uploading and Upgrading 24 Using an FTP Client 24 Using an SD Card 24 Problem Solving 26 Troubleshooting 26 Reference Documents 27 Further Inquiries 27 Future Updates 27 Appendix DigitalMedia Blades 28 CPU Blade 28 Input Blades 32 Output Blades 42 Return and Warranty Policies 52 Merchandise Returns R...
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Page 5: ...e DM MD64X64 is field configurable to handle up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs supporting HDMI HDBaseT DM 8G fiber DM 8G single mode fiber and DM 8G signals1 2 Through a selection of input and output blades and a variety of DM 8G transmitters and receivers the DM MD64X64 allows extensive connectivity throughout a commercial or residential facility supporting a wide range of signal types through one s...
Page 6: ...cludes integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch Features hot swappable redundant power supplies and fan tray with advanced status monitoring 14 space 19 inch rack mountable 1 Onboard HDMI connectivity is a future feature that will be enabled through future I O blades 2 The DM MD64X64 is 4K ready 4K is a future feature that will be enabled through future I O blades transmitters and receivers 3 DM 8G and ...
Page 7: ...slots and eight output blade slots Each blade slot on the DM MD64X64 is field installable allowing for easy and flexible system configuration with the ability to make changes to the system as needs change Input and output blades are offered to support the choice of HDMI DM 8G HDBaseT DM 8G fiber and DM 8G single mode fiber Each blade provides eight inputs or outputs of any one type 2 7 1 The DM MD...
Page 8: ...a manages the EDID Extended Display Identification Data that modern digital devices use to communicate their capabilities Through the DM MD64X64 the format and resolution capabilities of each device can be assessed allowing the installer to configure EDID appropriately for the most desirable and predictable behavior A Scaler for Every Display Scaling capability can be added to any DM system using ...
Page 9: ... touch screen enables the routing of AV signals with the ability to view resolution and format information for every input and output signal and even preview a live video image of any input Configuration capabilities include Ethernet setup password control and firmware update for all connected devices Diagnostic capabilities include monitoring of the status for each I O blade fan tray and power su...
Page 10: ...dia Switcher Crestron DM MD64X64 6 DigitalMedia Switcher DM MD64X64 Operations Installation Guide DOC 7318A Applications The diagram below shows a DM MD64X64 in a typical application DM MD64X64 in a Typical Application ...
Page 11: ... of each input blade Output Resolutions Refer to Output Blades starting on page 42 in the Appendix for the specifications of each output blade Audio Switcher 64 x 64 digital multi channel audio follow video matrix switching Input Signal Types Configurable via modular plug in blades supporting HDMI 1 DisplayPort Multimode 2 HDBaseT 3 DM 8G 3 DM 8G fiber and DM 8G SM fiber Output Signal Types Config...
Page 12: ...10 A 200 240 Vac circuits Environmental Temperature 32º to 104º F 0º to 40º C Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Heat Dissipation 5460 Btu h maximum 3000 Btu h typical with all blade slots occupied Enclosure Chassis Metal with black finish integrated rack ears vented sides and rear fan cooled Front Panel Metal black finish with polycarbonate label overlay plastic touch screen bezel Mounting 14U 1...
Page 13: ...Fiber Optic Cable CRESFIBER8G SM CONN LC 12 CresFiber 8G Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Connectors DMB I S 8 Channel DM 8G Fiber Input Blade for DM Switchers DMB I S2 8 Channel DM 8G Single Mode Fiber Input Blade for DM Switchers DMB O S 8 Channel DM 8G Fiber Output Blade for DM Switchers DMB O S2 8 Channel DM 8G Single Mode Fiber Output Blade for DM Switchers 1 Onboard HDMI connectivity is a futur...
Page 14: ...gitalMedia Switcher DM MD64X64 Operations Installation Guide DOC 7318A Physical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on the DM MD64X64 DM MD64X64 Physical View Front DM MD64X64 Physical View Rear ...
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Page 19: ...corresponding power supply is functioning 5 POWER SUPPLIES FAULT LED 1 Red flashing LED indicates a fault with either power supply 6 HW R Button 1 Recessed miniature push button for hardware reset reboots the switcher 7 INPUT 1 8 8 DM switcher input blade slots Each slot accepts 1 DMB I series input blade Refer to Input Blades starting on page 32 in the Appendix for additional information 8 OUTPUT...
Page 20: ...n one or more functioning power supplies 13 OK LEDs 2 Green LEDs indicate when each corresponding power supply is powered and functioning Blinking green indicates that ac power is being applied and standby output voltage is available Solid green indicates that dc output is enabled and operational 14 LEDs 2 Amber LEDs each indicates a fault with the corresponding power supply Solid amber indicates ...
Page 21: ...dia D cable or third party CAT5e or better UTP or STP Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise which may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p DM 8G is also compatible with HDBaseT Alliance specifications for connecting to HDBaseT compliant equipment Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide ...
Page 22: ...lation in a corporate or university setting PNM does not heavily impact the network Ethernet ports on DM endpoints remain visible to the public network PNM also prevents RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol traffic from reaching the public network When multiple DM switchers are cascaded a unique system ID must be assigned to each switcher The system ID of each switcher determines the internal IP addr...
Page 23: ...abilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack NOTE Observe the following guidelines when installing equipment in a rack Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equip...
Page 24: ... procedure Refer to the following illustration for placement of the feet Foot Placement for the DM MD64X64 NOTE No more than two DM MD64X64 units should be stacked Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the following illustrations Refer to Network Wiring on page 17 Apply power after all connections have been made NOTE Ensure that the unit is properly grounded by connecting...
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Page 26: ...64 x 64 DigitalMedia Switcher Crestron DM MD64X64 22 DigitalMedia Switcher DM MD64X64 Operations Installation Guide DOC 7318A Hardware Connections for the DM MD64X64 Rear ...
Page 27: ...d by the user interface are as follows Routing of video and audio inputs to outputs Configuration of Ethernet settings Password control Firmware upgrade Monitoring of blade status The DM MD64X64 user interface can be accessed from the front panel touch screen or from a Web browser The front panel touch screen appears after the DM MD64X64 boots up To access the DM MD64X64 from a Web browser go to t...
Page 28: ...eb site to the PC The firmware file is named dm md64x64_x x x zip x x x is the version number for example dm md64x64_1 0 0 zip 3 Using the FTP client connect to the DM switcher by entering the IP address of the switcher 4 Locate the UPDATES folder 5 Upload the firmware file to the UPDATES folder 6 Using either the front panel touch screen or a Web browser do the following a On the main screen of t...
Page 29: ... firmware file into the PushUpdateCE folder on the SD card 5 Insert the SD card into the MEMORY slot of the DMB CPU blade 6 Using either the front panel touch screen or a Web browser do the following a On the main screen of the DM switcher select A dropdown menu appears b Select Firmware The Firmware Setup screen appears c Select Update ...
Page 30: ...as necessary Check power connection Reseat power supply If problem persists replace power supply OK power supply LED on rear of unit is not lit Power connection is faulty Do the following as necessary Check power connection Reseat power supply If problem persists replace power supply power supply LED on rear of unit lights amber A fault exists with the power supply due to any of the following cond...
Page 31: ...RON 1 888 273 7876 or refer to the listing of Crestron worldwide offices on the Crestron Web site www crestron com offices for assistance within a particular geographic region To post a question about Crestron products log onto the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site www crestron com onlinehelp First time users must establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Fut...
Page 32: ...U 64 is included with the switcher The DMB CPU 64 is also sold separately as a backup replacement CPU blade The CPU blade can be swapped in seconds on site without requiring any tools and without removing the switcher from the equipment rack Specifications Specifications for the DMB CPU 64 are listed in the following table SPECIFICATION DETAILS Construction Plug in blade occupies the CPU blade slo...
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Page 34: ...ty PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 TX 5 N C 2 TX 6 RX 3 RX 7 N C 4 N C 8 N C 5 SERVICE Amber LED Green LED Pin 8 Pin 1 1 8 pin RJ 45 female with two LED indicators 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T Ethernet port Green LED indicates Ethernet link status Amber LED indicates Ethernet activity Computer console port 6 MEMORY 1 Memory card slot Accepts up to 32 GB for memory expansion 2 GB SD memory card included ...
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Page 36: ...ted in the following table DMB I S Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Input Signal Type DM 8G fiber DigitalMedia over one multimode fiber optic strand Formats DM 8G with Deep Color 3D HDCP content protection support Input Resolutions Progressive 640 x 480 60 Hz 720 x 480 60 Hz 480p 720 x 576 50 Hz 576p 800 x 600 60 Hz 848 x 480 60 Hz 852 x 480 60 Hz 854 x 480 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 x ...
Page 37: ...lock Audio Input Signal Type DM 8G fiber Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS HD High Res DTS HD Master Audio up to 8 ch PCM Construction Plug in blade occupies 1 DM switcher input blade slot includes metal faceplate with black finish Weight 1 6 lb 726 g Available Accessories CRESFIBER CONN SC50UM 12 CresFiber Fiber Optic Cable Connector C...
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Page 39: ...each corresponding input 4 INPUT MMF SC 1 8 8 SC female optical fiber connectors DM 8G fiber inputs Each connects to the DM 8G fiber output of a DM transmitter or other DM device via CRESFIBER8G multimode fiber optic cable 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 ...
Page 40: ...Connections for the DMB I S NOTE Fiber optic cable connectors and cable ends should be protected from contamination and scratching at all times When cable is not connected protect the optical transceivers on the DMB I S by using the included caps Fiber ends should be handled carefully and the cable should not be bent or coiled tightly ...
Page 41: ... 3D HDCP content protection support Input Resolutions Progressive 640 x 480 60 Hz 720 x 480 60 Hz 480p 720 x 576 50 Hz 576p 800 x 600 60 Hz 848 x 480 60 Hz 852 x 480 60 Hz 854 x 480 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 x 852 60 Hz 1024 x 1024 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 720p50 1280 x 720 60 Hz 720p60 1280 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1365 x 1024 60 Hz 1366 x 7...
Page 42: ... Audio Input Signal Type DM 8G SMF Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS HD High Res DTS HD Master Audio up to 8 ch PCM Construction Plug in blade occupies 1 DM switcher input blade slot includes metal faceplate with black finish Weight 1 6 lb 726 g Available Accessories CRESFIBER SM CONN LC 12 CresFiber Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Connec...
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Page 44: ...icate DM link status for each corresponding input 4 INPUT SMF LC 1 8 8 LC female optical fiber connectors DM 8G single mode fiber inputs Each connects to the DM 8G SMF output of a DM transmitter or other DM device via CRESFIBER8G SM single mode fiber optic cable 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 ...
Page 45: ...onnections for the DMB I S2 NOTE Fiber optic cable connectors and cable ends should be protected from contamination and scratching at all times When cable is not connected protect the optical transceivers on the DMB I S2 by using the included caps Fiber ends should be handled carefully and the cable should not be bent or coiled tightly ...
Page 46: ...ted in the following table DMB O S Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Output Signal Type DM 8G fiber DigitalMedia over one multimode fiber optic strand Formats DM 8G with Deep Color 3D HDCP content protection support Output Resolutions Progressive 640 x 480 60 Hz 720 x 480 60 Hz 480p 720 x 576 50 Hz 576p 800 x 600 60 Hz 848 x 480 60 Hz 852 x 480 60 Hz 854 x 480 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 ...
Page 47: ...lock Audio Output Signal Type DM 8G fiber Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS HD High Res DTS HD Master Audio up to 8 ch PCM Construction Plug in blade occupies 1 DM switcher output blade slot includes metal faceplate with black finish Weight 1 6 lb 726 g Available Accessories CRESFIBER CONN SC50UM 12 CresFiber Fiber Optic Cable Connector...
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Page 49: ...ch corresponding output 4 OUTPUT MMF SC 1 8 8 SC female optical fiber connectors DM 8G fiber outputs Each connects to the DM 8G fiber input of a DM receiver or other DM device via CRESFIBER8G multimode fiber optic cable 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 SIN...
Page 50: ...Connections for the DMB O S NOTE Fiber optic cable connectors and cable ends should be protected from contamination and scratching at all times When cable is not connected protect the optical transceivers on the DMB O S by using the included caps Fiber ends should be handled carefully and the cable should not be bent or coiled tightly ...
Page 51: ...3D HDCP content protection support Output Resolutions Progressive 640 x 480 60 Hz 720 x 480 60 Hz 480p 720 x 576 50 Hz 576p 800 x 600 60 Hz 848 x 480 60 Hz 852 x 480 60 Hz 854 x 480 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 x 852 60 Hz 1024 x 1024 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 720p50 1280 x 720 60 Hz 720p60 1280 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1365 x 1024 60 Hz 1366 x 7...
Page 52: ...lock Audio Output Signal Type DM 8G SMF Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS HD High Res DTS HD Master Audio up to 8 ch PCM Construction Plug in blade occupies 1 DM switcher output blade slot includes metal faceplate with black finish Weight 1 6 lb 726 g Available Accessories CRESFIBER SM CONN LC 12 CresFiber Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable ...
Page 53: ...Crestron DM MD64X64 64 x 64 DigitalMedia Switcher Operations Installation Guide DOC 7318A DigitalMedia Switcher DM MD64X64 49 DMB O S2 Connectors Indicators ...
Page 54: ...s indicate DM link status for each corresponding output 4 OUTPUT SMF LC 1 8 8 LC female optical fiber connectors DM 8G single mode fiber outputs Each connects to the DM 8G SMF input of a DM receiver or other DM device via CRESFIBER8G SM single mode fiber optic cable 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 65...
Page 55: ...onnections for the DMB O S2 NOTE Fiber optic cable connectors and cable ends should be protected from contamination and scratching at all times When cable is not connected protect the optical transceivers on the DMB O S2 by using the included caps Fiber ends should be handled carefully and the cable should not be bent or coiled tightly ...
Page 56: ... tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one 1 year touch screen 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 ...
Page 57: ...o for each author s protection and ours we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software If the software is modified by someone else and passed on we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors reputations Finally any free program is threatene...
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