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Crestron DM-DR 

DigitalMedia

 Repeater 

Operations & Installation Guide 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DigitalMedia DM-DR

Page 1: ...Crestron DM DR DigitalMedia Repeater Operations Installation 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 2008 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...ork Wiring 9 Installation 9 Hardware Hookup 11 Uploading and Upgrading 13 Establishing Communication 13 Firmware 13 Program Checks 14 Problem Solving 15 Troubleshooting 15 Check Network Wiring 16 Reference Documents 17 Further Inquiries 18 Future Updates 18 Return and Warranty Policies 19 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 19 CRESTRON Limited Warranty 19 Operations Installation Guide DOC 6745A Con...

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Page 5: ...ble from the Crestron website www crestron com manuals The DM DR does not simply boost the DM signal but actually reproduces a fresh signal to ensure error free delivery to the following device Each DM Repeater mounts to a standard 2 gang 85mm European or 4 inch 1900 box electrical box or plaster ring and extends one inch 25 4 mm from the wall surface when mounted Features and Functions Extends Di...

Page 6: ...s a DM DR in a residential application DM DR in a Residential Application For more information on this and other DM applications refer to the latest revision of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide Doc 4789 2 DigitalMedia Repeater DM DR Operations Installation Guide DOC 6745A ...

Page 7: ...PECIFICATION DETAILS Power DMNet Power Usage 3 watts 0 13 Amps 24 Volts DC Environmental Temperature 41º to 104º F 5º to 40º C Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Heat Dissipation 10 BTU Hr Dimensions Height 4 92 in 12 48 cm Width 5 25 in 13 34 cm Depth 1 40 in 3 55 cm Operations Installation Guide DOC 6745A DigitalMedia Repeater DM DR 3 ...

Page 8: ...ation on the connections controls and indicators available on your DM DR DM DR Overall Dimensions Front and Side Views 5 25 in 13 34 cm 1 40 in 3 55 cm 4 92 in 12 48 cm 1 2 3 DM DR Overall Dimensions Rear View 7 4 5 6 4 DigitalMedia Repeater DM DR Operations Installation Guide DOC 6745A ...

Page 9: ...es that the device is receiving video Red Indicates no video Blinking Red Green Indicates errors in the video stream 4 DISPLAY2 3 1 DM port composed of 2 8 pin RJ 45 female Connects to DM input of a DM receiver switcher or other DM device via DM CBL or CresCAT D cable4 5 DISPLAY 24 A B G5 6 1 4 pin 3 5mm detachable terminal block DMNet port Connects to DMNet port of a DM receiver switcher or other...

Page 10: ...r DM device via DM CBL or CresCAT D cable4 1 Interface connectors for SOURCE DISPLAY 24 A B G ports are provided with the unit 2 The source and display ports consist of two separate RJ 45 ports that are labeled D and M The D port carries video signal The M port carries data Refer to the tables below and on the following page for the wires pin assignments D Port PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 DATA D0 HDM...

Page 11: ...h the clip down and copper side up Pin 1 is on the far left 4 For DigitalMedia wiring use DM CBL DigitalMedia Cable CresCAT D or quality CAT5e CAT6 cable Do NOT use low skew cable Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide Doc 4789 for complete wiring guidelines 5 DMNet wiring is not compatible with Cresnet wiring DMNet wiring cannot be daisy chained 6 Refer to the table...

Page 12: ... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 th...

Page 13: ...se use the DMNet Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system www crestron com calculators For more details refer to Check Network Wiring on page 16 Installation To prevent overheating do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications The following is required for installation DigitalMedia cab...

Page 14: ...s not supplied 4 Make SOURCE connections using DM CBL Connect the DMNet cable with the supplied connector plug to the DM DR s SOURCE 24 A B G port Connect the RJ 45 terminated blue shielded DigitalMedia cable to the SOURCE D port Connect the RJ 45 terminated yellow CAT5e CAT6 cable to the SOURCE M port 5 Make DISPLAY connections using DM CBL Connect the DMNet cable with the supplied connector plug...

Page 15: ...19091 DM DR Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph Refer to Network Wiring on page 9 before attaching the 4 position terminal block connector Apply power after all connections have been made Operations Installation Guide DOC 6745A DigitalMedia Repeater DM DR 11 ...

Page 16: ... OTHER DMNET DEVICES SOURCE DM TO OUTPUT OF A DM TRANSMITTER SWITCHER OR OTHER DEVICE VIA DM CBL OR CRESCAT D CABLE NOTE Ensure the unit is properly grounded NOTE For optimum performance Crestron strongly recommends using DM CBL DigitalMedia cable available from Crestron CresCAT D or high quality CAT5e CAT6 wiring may also be used with varying performance Do NOT use low skew cable 12 DigitalMedia ...

Page 17: ...RNET OR USB DMNet PC RUNNING CRESTRON TOOLBOX DM SWITCHER DM DR DM DR connects to a DigitalMedia switcher via DMNet Establish communication between the PC and the DM switcher as described in the latest version of a DigitalMedia Switcher Operations Guide Doc 6755 Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the DM DR using the expected communication protocol Indirect Select the C...

Page 18: ... including the FTP site Upgrade DM DR firmware via Crestron Toolbox Establish communication with the DM DR and display the System Info window Select Functions Firmware to upgrade the DM DR firmware Program Checks Using Crestron Toolbox display the network device tree Tools Network Device Tree to show all network devices connected to the control system Right click on the DM DR to display actions th...

Page 19: ...ify network connection to the device Device is not receiving power from a Crestron power source Use a Crestron power source Verify connections Device does not function Device is not receiving sufficient power Use the DMNet Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system Video LED does not illuminate Device is not receiving video signal Ensure proper video signal is route...

Page 20: ... may be used Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using improper wire Calculate Power CAUTION Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty CAUTION Provide sufficient power to the system Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable re...

Page 21: ... ft 30 m 400 ft 120 m 1920x1200 60Hz 150 ft 45 m 450 ft 137 m 100 ft 30 m 400 ft 120 m 1600x1200 60Hz 125 ft 38 m 450 ft 137 m 75 ft 23 m 400 ft 120 m 1080p 60 Deep Color 100 ft 30 m 400 ft 120 m Not Supported NOTE All Crestron certified DMNet wiring must consist of two twisted pairs One twisted pair is the 24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the A conductor and the B...

Page 22: ...sers will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the DM DR additional information may be made available as manual updates These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision C...

Page 23: ...ays 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 which it w...

Page 24: ...ron Electronics Inc Operations Installation Guide DOC 6745A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 2022554 Tel 888 CRESTRON 12 08 Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice ...

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