Crestron
DM-MD64X64
64 x 64 DigitalMedia Switcher
Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7318A
DigitalMedia Switcher: DM-MD64X64
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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
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. 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)
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, 1000 feet (300 meters) via DM 8G fiber (DM 8G over multimode
fiber)
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, or 7.5 miles (12 km) via DM 8G SM fiber (DM 8G over single-mode
fiber)
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HDBaseT
Crestron DigitalMedia 8G+™ technology is designed using HDBaseT Alliance
specifications, ensuring interoperability with third-party HDBaseT products.
Via DM 8G+, the DM-MD64X64 can be connected directly to any HDBaseT
compliant device without requiring a DM transmitter or receiver. HDBaseT
connectivity through the DM-MD64X64 converges uncompressed full HD digital
video, audio, Ethernet, power and control signals through a single CAT5e or CAT6
cable over distances up to 330 feet (100 meters).
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Modular Architecture
The DM-MD64X64 features a modular architecture with eight input blade 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.
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1. The DM-MD64X64 is 4K ready. 4K is a future feature that will be enabled through future I/O blades,
transmitters, and receivers.
2. DM 8G+ and HDBaseT connectivity is a future feature that will be enabled through future I/O blades.
3. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G+ (DM 8G+) cable length is 330 feet (100 meters) 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. 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.
4. Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4546) for complete
system design guidelines. All wire and cables sold separately.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Onboard HDMI connectivity is a future feature that will be enabled through future I/O blades.