Crestron
DM-MD6X1
6X1 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
QuickSwitch HD
®
Technology
Crestron exclusive QuickSwitch HD
®
technology minimizes the annoying switching
latency that plagues typical HDMI switchers. QuickSwitch HD achieves very fast
switching of HDMI signals by maintaining a constant HDCP connection with each
HDMI device in the system, eliminating the need to re-authenticate each time a
different source is selected.
Keyboard/Mouse Extender
The DM-MD6X1 also functions as a keyboard/mouse extender and switcher,
allowing a computer or other USB HID-compliant host device connected to the
DM-MD6X1 to be controlled by a keyboard and mouse at the display location using
a DM-RMC-100-1 room controller (sold separately), or at a presenter’s location
using select DM transmitters.
EDID Format Management
The DM-MD6X1 allows for management of the EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) information that passes between the display devices and input
sources in the system. Using Crestron Toolbox™ software, the format and resolution
capabilities of each device can be assessed and managed through the DM-MD6X1,
ensuring reliable operation by instructing sources to output only the resolutions and
formats that can be handled by the displays and system wiring.
CEC Embedded Device Control
The primary objective of every Crestron system is to enable precisely the control
desired for a seamless user experience. DigitalMedia provides an alternative to
conventional IR and RS-232 device control by harnessing the CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI. Through its connection to the
control system, the DM-MD6X1 provides a gateway for controlling AV devices
right through their HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any
dedicated control wires or IR probes. Through proper CEC signal management,
DigitalMedia allows you to take control of each device in the system as you like.
Easy Setup
The DM-MD6X1 is designed to be placed on a shelf or mounted in an equipment
rack or lectern. The front panel provides basic operation right out of the box.
User-friendly setup and troubleshooting tools are provided via Crestron Toolbox
software, performing automatic input and output configuration while letting the
installer make intelligent design decisions along the way. The switcher even tests and
measures the length of each DM cable, automatically making the appropriate
calibrations for optimal signal transmission to each DM device.
Operations Guide – DOC. 6850D
6X1 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD6X1
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