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Crestron

QM-MD16X16

16X16 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher

Contents

16X16 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher: QM-MD16X16

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions ................................................................................................1

Applications.................................................................................................................2

Block Diagrams...........................................................................................................3

Specifications ..............................................................................................................6

Physical Description....................................................................................................7

Industry Compliance .................................................................................................11

Setup ........................................................................................................................................12

Network Wiring.........................................................................................................12

QuickMedia Wiring...................................................................................................12

Identity Code .............................................................................................................13

Installation.................................................................................................................13

Hardware Hookup .....................................................................................................15

Programming Software............................................................................................................17

Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................17

Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder..............................................................17

Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................18

Example Program ......................................................................................................19

Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................20

Establishing Communication.....................................................................................20

Programs and Firmware ............................................................................................20

Program Checks ........................................................................................................21

Operation .................................................................................................................................22

Operating Modes .......................................................................................................22

System

Mode Operation-Viewing Signal Routing.....................................................22

Local

Mode Operation-Switching Signal Routing ....................................................22

Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................24

Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................24

Reference Documents................................................................................................26

Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................26

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................26

Return and Warranty Policies ..................................................................................................27

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................27

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................27

Operations Guide – DOC. 6538A

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Page 1: ...Crestron QM MD16X16 16X16QuickMedia MatrixSwitcher Operations Guide ...

Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2007 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...nts for the PC 17 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder 17 Programming with SIMPL Windows 18 Example Program 19 Uploading and Upgrading 20 Establishing Communication 20 Programs and Firmware 20 Program Checks 21 Operation 22 Operating Modes 22 System Mode Operation Viewing Signal Routing 22 Local Mode Operation Switching Signal Routing 22 Problem Solving 24 Troubleshooting 24 Check Network Wirin...

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Page 5: ... any of 16 QuickMedia Receivers All signal routing is provided over CAT5e type cable via Crestron s exclusive QuickMedia transport supporting the distribution of high resolution RGB video stereo audio and microphone signals up to a total of 450 feet end to end Audio breakaway capability allows audio signals to be routed independent of video signals Up to two QuickMedia Matrix Switchers and Distrib...

Page 6: ...uts by name using Crestron Engraver software or standard 3 8 tape labels For security the front panel controls can be locked out Every QuickMedia port on the rear panel is accompanied by a Cresnet port with 24V DC power distribution built in for termination of QuickMedia and Cresnet wiring A built in Cresnet hub provides four isolated segments each supporting 3000 feet of cabling and approximately...

Page 7: ...n refer to Operating Modes on page 22 Switching Abilities of the QM MD16X16 16 X 16 X 5 MUX 5 LAYER CROSSPOINT 16 X 16 x 1 MUX 1 LAYER CROSSPOINT DA1 DA2 DA16 VID1 VID2 VID16 VID1 O VID2 O VID16 O DA1 O DA2 O DA16 O QM VIDEO CROSSPOINT QM DIGITAL AUDIO CROSSPOINT QM LINE OUT 1 R G B H V DA1 O VID1 O OUT 1 QM FRONT END 1 R G B H V DA1 VID1 IN 1 QM FRONT END 2 R G B H V DA2 VID2 IN 2 QM FRONT END 16...

Page 8: ...16 HUB CRESNET CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 1 CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 2 24V 24V CN CN CN CN CN CN CN CN IN IN CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 3 CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 4 24V 24V CN CN CN CN CN CN CN CN IN IN CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 5 CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 6 24V 24V CN CN CN CN CN CN CN CN OUT OUT CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 7 CRESNET POWER DISTRIBUTION 8 24V 24V CN CN CN CN CN CN CN CN OUT O...

Page 9: ... Up to two tiers of QM MD16X16s can be cascaded to provide up to 256 QM inputs through one QM MD16X16 as shown in the following block diagram Multiple QM MD16X16s Cascaded to One QM MD16X16 Operations Guide DOC 6538A 16X16 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD16X16 5 ...

Page 10: ...nish convection cooled vented top and sides Extruded aluminum black matte powder coat finish with polycarbonate label overlay Freestanding or 2U 19 inch rack mountable adhesive feet and rack ears included Dimensions Height Width Depth 3 54 in 8 98 cm 3 47 in 8 81 cm without feet 17 03 in 43 24 cm 19 00 in 48 26 cm with ears 10 42 in 26 47 cm Weight 6 75 lbs 3 07 kg 1 The latest software versions c...

Page 11: ...sical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on your QM MD16X16 QM MD16X16 Physical View Front QM MD16X16 Physical View Rear Operations Guide DOC 6538A 16X16 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD16X16 7 ...

Page 12: ...M MD16X16 QM MD16X16 Overall Dimensions 10 03 in 25 48 cm 17 03 in 43 24 cm 16 90 in 42 93 cm 3 47 in 8 81 cm 10 42 in 26 47 cm 9 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 11 11 12 13 15 14 8 16X16 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD16X16 Operations Guide DOC 6538A ...

Page 13: ...ode when audio breakaway is enabled selects audio routing view in System mode 5 VIDEO 1 pushbutton red LED selects video routing in Local mode when audio breakaway is enabled selects video routing view in System mode 6 SYSTEM 1 pushbutton red LED activates Cresnet System control mode 7 LOCAL 1 pushbutton red LED activates Local front panel control mode 8 ENTER 1 pushbutton red LED implements routi...

Page 14: ...ire RJ 45 female and 16 4 pin 3 5mm detachable terminal blocks comprising 16 QuickMedia output ports with Cresnet Connect to Cresnet and QM input ports of other QuickMedia devices via CresCAT QM cable 4 Interface connectors for the Cresnet connectors are provided 14 SETUP LED and button Used to setup unit s Net ID in conjunction with Crestron Toolbox 15 NET Four position terminal block connector f...

Page 15: ...subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection again...

Page 16: ...ld under the name CresCAT QM contains one CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in Siamese jackets Installation of any QM device is as simple as installing CresCAT QM wires from the output of one device to the input of another Installations are flexible affordable and fast For more information refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide Doc 6244 which is available for ...

Page 17: ...the Crestron Toolbox help file Installation Ventilation The QM MD16X16 should be used in a well ventilated area The venting holes should not be obstructed under any circumstances NOTE To ensure adequate ventilation while surface or rack mounting do not stack more than two QM MD16X16s together To prevent overheating do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature r...

Page 18: ... the branch circuit e g use of power strips To install the ears 1 There are screws that secure each side of the QM MD16X16 top cover Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the three screws closest to the front panel from one side of the unit Refer to the diagram following step 3 for a detailed view 2 Position a rack ear so that its mounting holes align with the holes vacated by the screws in step 1...

Page 19: ...TPUTS 5 8 POWER 24 VDC TO QM OUTPUTS 1 4 POWER 24 VDC TO QM OUTPUTS 9 12 POWER 24 VDC TO QM OUTPUTS 13 16 NOTE For optimum performance Crestron strongly recommends using CresCAT QM cable available from Crestron Other high quality low skew CAT5e CAT6 wiring may also be used with varying performance The required 24 VDC power for each group of QM inputs and QM outputs can be supplied in a variety of ...

Page 20: ...age of each port group must not exceed the port group s available input power For example if 75 watts is supplied to QM inputs 1 through 4 the total power consumption for those ports cannot exceed 75 watts Internal Cresnet Hub The QM MD16X16 has an internal four segment Cresnet hub for routing Cresnet data The segments are separated as shown in the following diagram Hub Segments Segment 1 Segment ...

Page 21: ...mpiler version 1 1 or later or later Also requires Crestron Database version 18 8 0 or later Upload program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1 04 24 or later for uploads or 1 04 24 for QM Tools Program with simple wizards for QuickMedia systems using a QM MD16X16 optional but recommended Crestron SystemBuilder version 3 1 18 or later requires SIMPL Windows VisionTools Pro e Crestron Database and Cres...

Page 22: ...tion Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programmers build a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library To incorporate the QM MD16X16 into the system drag the QM MD16X16 from the Cresnet Control Modules QM Series folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views Locating the QM MD16X16 in the Device Library The system tree of the control system dis...

Page 23: ...atch the Net ID of each unit Refer to Identity Code on page 13 Program Manager Program Manager is the view where programmers program a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file F1 Example Program An example program for the QM MD...

Page 24: ...try for the QM MD16X16 using the expected communication protocol Indirect Select the Cresnet ID of the QM MD16X16 and the address book entry of the control system that is connected to the QM MD16X16 Display the QM MD16X16 s System Info window click the icon communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed Programs and Firmware Program or firmware files may be distributed from ...

Page 25: ...he QM MD16X16 use Crestron Toolbox to display the network device tree Tools Network Device Tree which shows all network devices connected to the control system Right click on the QM MD16X16 to display actions that can be performed on the QM MD16X16 Operations Guide DOC 6538A 16X16 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD16X16 21 ...

Page 26: ...iving the same input signal are also displayed The AUDIO BREAK LED will illuminate if there is any difference between the audio and video route for any signal The A and V LEDs indicate which portion of a signal is displayed Press A or V to select the portion to display NOTE The AUDIO BREAK button has no function when the QM MD16X16 is operating in the System mode Local Mode Operation Switching Sig...

Page 27: ...ess will result in changing the current routing the ENTER LED will flash rapidly 5 Press ENTER to make the audio connection s shown on the front panel The ENTER LED will turn off Changes made on the front panel are made only after the ENTER button is pressed If you do not press ENTER the connection is not made NOTE If ENTER has not been pressed you can go back and undo changes made to the current ...

Page 28: ...IMPL Windows program Using Crestron Toolbox poll the network Verify that the Net ID for the QM MD16X16 is set to match the ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program Power is not supplied to branch Apply sufficient power to branch Move Cresnet connections to a port on another hub segment Connected QM devices are not receiving power Faulty Cresnet wiring or faulty Cresnet device on hub segment Remov...

Page 29: ...e 18 AWG 0 75 MM or 1 6 Ohms Cresnet HP 12 AWG 4 MM P Cresnet power usage of entire run or chain 2 2 L 40 000 R x P Where Make sure the cable length value is less than the value calculated on the right side of the equation For example a Cresnet run using 18 AWG Crestron Certified Wire and drawing 20 watts should not have a length of run more than 333 feet If Cresnet HP is used for the same run its...

Page 30: ...7876 For assistance in your local time zone refer to the Crestron website http www crestron com offices for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website http www crestron com onlinehelp to ask questions about Crestron products First time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Future U...

Page 31: ...or 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 whi...

Page 32: ...Crestron Electronics Inc Operations Guide DOC 6538A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 2016467 Tel 888 CRESTRON 05 07 Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice ...

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