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Crestron

QM-MD4X4

4X4 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher

Contents

4X4 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher: QM-MD4X4

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

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

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

Internal Block Diagram ...............................................................................................4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplied Hardware ....................................................................................................13

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

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

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

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

Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................17

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..............................................................................................25

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. 6546A

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Summary of Contents for QuickMedia QM-MD4X4

Page 1: ...Crestron QM MD4X4 4X4QuickMedia 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: ...ements for the PC 17 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder 17 Programming with SIMPL Windows 17 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 Wi...

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Page 5: ...f video signals Expands number of inputs and outputs of existing QuickMedia systems Front panel buttons can be used to operate switcher buttons can be custom labeled Front panel buttons can be disabled for security Control system program can operate the switch via digital analog and serial control QuickMedia ports include Cresnet ports with 24VDC power distribution to simplify termination of Quick...

Page 6: ...s are provided to easily designate inputs and outputs 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 to simplify termination of the QuickMedia and Cresnet wiring Applications The following diagrams show a QM M...

Page 7: ... For more information on this and other QM applications refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide Doc 6244 which is available from the Crestron website http www crestron com manuals Operations Guide DOC 6546A 4X4 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD4X4 3 ...

Page 8: ...g abilities of the QM MD4X4 The QM MD4X4 can be operated locally local mode using buttons on the front panel or remotely from a control system system mode For more information refer to Operating Modes on page 22 Internal Block Diagram of the QM MD4X4 4 4X4 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD4X4 Operations Guide DOC 6546A ...

Page 9: ... Up to two tiers of QM MD4X4s can be cascaded to provide up to 16 QM inputs through one QM MD4X4 as shown in the following block diagram Multiple QM MD4X4s Cascaded to One QM MD4X4 Operations Guide DOC 6546A 4X4 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD4X4 5 ...

Page 10: ...der coat finish vented top and sides Extruded aluminum black matte powder coat finish with polycarbonate label overlay Freestanding or 1U 19 inch rack mountable adhesive feet and rack ears included Dimensions Height Width Depth 1 70 in 4 32 cm 19 0 in 48 26 cm with ears 17 07 in 43 35 cm without ears 10 14 in 25 75 cm Weight 4 6 lbs 2 1 kg 1 The latest software versions can be obtained from the Cr...

Page 11: ...Physical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on your QM MD4X4 QM MD4X4 Physical View front QM MD4X4 Physical View rear Operations Guide DOC 6546A 4X4 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD4X4 7 ...

Page 12: ...ICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 PWR LED 1 green LED indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet control network 2 NET LED 1 yellow LED indicates communication with Cresnet system 3 AUDIO BREAK 1 recessed pushbutton red LED enables audio breakaway in Local mode indicates audio breakaway in System mode continued on following page 8 4X4 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD4X4 Operations Guide DOC 6546A ...

Page 13: ...hbutton red LED activates local front panel control mode 8 ENTER 1 pushbutton red LED implements routing set by IN and OUT buttons in Local mode 9 IN 1 through 4 4 pushbuttons red LEDs select inputs to be routed in Local mode select routing view for a given input in System mode 10 OUT 1 through 4 4 pushbuttons red LEDs select output destination s in Local mode select routing view for a given outpu...

Page 14: ...ight pin modular jack is facing away from you with the clip down and copper side up Pin 1 is on the far left 3 The eight pin RJ 45 QuickMedia transport port accepts CAT5E CAT6 carrying audio video and microphone signals The QM input port conforms to the 568B wiring standard Refer to the following table for connector pinouts RJ 45 PIN NUMBER WIRE COLORS EIA 568B QM ASSIGNMENT RGB QM ASSIGNMENT COMP...

Page 15: ...st harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or te...

Page 16: ... 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 download from the Crestron website CresCAT QM Cable CresCAT Q...

Page 17: ... the route between a QM origination point transmitter and a QM endpoint receiver cannot have more than two midpoints e g QM MD4X4 or other QM switchers Refer to the following diagram when configuring a QM network NOTE The aggregate length from transmitter to receiver cannot have a delay skew or more than 22 ns QM Network Topology TPS 12G 15G QM L QM TX QM QM QM QM QM Origination Points Endpoints Q...

Page 18: ...vicing this unit in a rack take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing...

Page 19: ...or the QM MD4X4 QM INPUTS QUICKMEDIA PORT CARRIES AUDIO VIDEO RGB AND MICROPHONE SIGNALS QM OUTPUTS QUICKMEDIA PORT CARRIES AUDIO VIDEO RGB AND MICROPHONE SIGNALS CRESNET CONNECT TO THE CRESNET CONTROL NETWORK POWER 24 VDC TO QM OUTPUTS 1 4 POWER 24 VDC TO QM INPUTS 1 4 GROUND NOTE Ensure the unit is properly grounded NOTE For optimum performance Crestron strongly recommends using CresCAT QM cable...

Page 20: ... C2N SPWS300 System Power Supply Operations Guide Doc 8190 NOTE Power to the QM ports on the QM MD4X4 can be applied using other configurations The total power usage 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 Label the Buttons Use Crestron E...

Page 21: ...ary update 497 or later Also requires Crestron Database version 19 1 0 or later Upload program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1 06 24 or later Simplified programming with wizards for QuickMedia systems optional but recommended Crestron SystemBuilder version 3 5 or later with Systembuilder Templates version 3 5 or later Refer to software release notes or Crestron website for other required Crestron ...

Page 22: ...ibrary and drop it in the System Views Locating the QM MD4X4 in the Device Library The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default Net ID of 32 as shown in the following illustration C2Net Device Slot 5 Additional QM MD4X4 devices are assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added If necessary double click a device to open the Device Settings w...

Page 23: ...iew 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 MD4X4 is available from the Crestron website www crestron com exampleprograms Operations Guide DOC 6546A ...

Page 24: ...entry for the QM MD4X4 using the expected communication protocol Indirect Select the Cresnet ID of the QM MD4X4 and the address book entry of the control system that is connected to the QM MD4X4 Display the QM MD4X4 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 progra...

Page 25: ...Toolbox display the network device tree Tools Network Device Tree to show all network devices connected to the control system Right click on the QM MD4X4 to display actions that can be performed on the QM MD4X4 Operations Guide DOC 6546A 4X4 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher QM MD4X4 21 ...

Page 26: ...eceiving 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 MD4X4 is operating in the System mode Local Mode Operation Switching Si...

Page 27: ...ss 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 r...

Page 28: ...s not illuminate QM MD4X4 is not receiving power Verify that cables plugged into the NET ports are secure NET LED does not illuminate QM MD4X4 Net ID is not set to match the Net ID of the SIMPL Windows program Using Crestron Toolbox poll the network Verify that the Net ID for the QM MD4X4 is set to match the ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program Power is not supplied to the 24 G connector Appl...

Page 29: ...owing equation to calculate the cable length value on the equation s left side Cable Length Equation L Length of run or chain in feet R 6 Ohms Crestron Certified Wire 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 ...

Page 30: ...73 7876 For assistance in your local time zone refer to the Crestron website www crestron com offices for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website 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 Updates ...

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 6546A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 2016915 Tel 888 CRESTRON 10 07 Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice ...

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