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MediaManager™

Control, Switching and Management
Applications Guide

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Page 1: ...Crestron MediaManager Control Switching and Management Applications 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 2004 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...dia Centers 5 FlipTop Boxes 7 Receivers Processors 13 Distribution Centers 21 Amplifiers 30 Keypads 31 Touchpanels 32 MediaManager Device Feature Chart 33 MediaManager Applications Solutions 34 MediaManager for Schools 34 MediaManager for Business 35 MediaManager Configuration Software 38 Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder 38 SystemBuilder Audio Scenarios 42 Digital Media Tools 49 Crestron Ro...

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Page 5: ...to a campus wide or facility wide network The MediaManager solution is both scalable and adaptable as a new system or as an upgrade to an existing system MediaManager can accept a traditional signal management solution with coax based signal routing and switching or the more modern CAT5E UTPsignal routing technologies All MediaManager products incorporate integrated Ethernet control This allows co...

Page 6: ...CAT QM The QuickMedia receiver performs frequency compensation on each video input for skew Signal skew occurs when part of the signal is delayed with respect to other signal components The amount of skew largely depends on the length of the QuickMedia cable Unequal wire lengths are created because CAT5 consists of twisted pairs that are twisted together in the cable The total accumulated skew fro...

Page 7: ...Orange RGB Red Chrominance 3 3 White Green RGB Green Luminance 4 1 Blue Audio Audio 5 1 White Blue Audio Audio 6 3 Green RGB Green Luminance 7 4 White Brown RGB Blue Composite 8 4 Brown RGB Blue Composite Display Device Selection for a QuickMedia System QuickMedia fully integrates the display device with the system Consequently careful selection of a display device is required to take full advanta...

Page 8: ...ur online help system for the latest information QM Network Wiring When connecting multiple QM devices the route between a QM origination point e g QM WMC and a QM endpoint e g QM RMCRX cannot have more than two midpoints e g QM MD7x2 or other QM switchers Refer to the following diagram when configuring a QM network QM Network Topology QM WMC QM WMC QM FTMC QM QM QM QM QM Origination Points QM QM ...

Page 9: ...io video and computer equipment to the Crestron line of room control systems The QM WMC installs into a wall using standard electrical double gang boxes and decorator style faceplates sold separately The QM WMIC is an optional device that links to the QM WMC It adds two Neutrik Combo microphone inputs with switchable phantom power to the QM WMC and extends the QM WMC to 3 gang box The QM WMIC requ...

Page 10: ...Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager QM WMC with QM WMIC Block Diagram Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 6 ...

Page 11: ...th stereo audio AC Power Pass Through Bottom Inputs and Outputs AC Power Cord Two Terminal Block Phantom Powered Mic Inputs RJ 45 QuickMedia Output Port RJ 45 LAN Pass Through Two Terminal Block Cresnet Ports TouchSettable ID Button and LED Optional QM FTCMK Cable Plate kit AC Power Cord Two Terminal Block Phantom Powered Mic Inputs RJ 45 QuickMedia Output Port RJ 45 LAN Pass Through Two Terminal ...

Page 12: ...ns on the underside of the QM FTMC Two Mini Connector Mic inputs with phantom power One QuickMedia RJ 45 connector Two Cresnet Mini Connectors One RJ 45 Ethernet Passthrough Connector Optional QM FTCMK Cable Plate kit Computer Audio S Video Audio Composite Video Audio 3 X 1 Audio Switch A D Converter Computer RGB S Video Composite Video 3 X 1 Video Switch QM Output Keypad RJ 45 Ethernet AC Power C...

Page 13: ...One RGBHV connector with sync sensing One stereo 1 8 mini jack One RJ 45 Ethernet port passthrough One AC power passthrough Connections on the underside of the QM FTCC Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power One QuickMedia RJ 45 connector One Cresnet connector One RJ 45 Ethernet Passthrough Optional QM FTCMK Cable Plate kit Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 9 ...

Page 14: ...through the box QM FTCMK 3 X 1 video switch with sync sensing and LED indicators 1 composite connector 1 S video connector 1 RGBHV connector 3 X 1 audio switch 2 stereo RCA 1 stereo 1 8 mini jack One AC power passthrough One RGB Monitor passthrough Two Neutrik combo inputs with phantom power One QuickMedia RJ 45 connector on the right side Two Cresnet connectors on the right side Crestron MediaMan...

Page 15: ...ensing One stereo 1 8 mini jack Two RJ 45 Ethernet port passthrough Two RJ 11 passthrough connector One AC power passthrough Connections on the underside of the QM FTDC Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power One QuickMedia RJ 45 One RJ 11 connector AC Power One Cresnet connector Two RJ 45 Ethernet Port Passthrough Optional QM FTCMK Cable Plate kit Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron Med...

Page 16: ...DIN connector Left and right stereo S video audio connectors One composite video connector Left and Right composite audio connectors All other A V connections are on the underside includes cables that feed through the box QM FTCMK One RGBHV connector with sync sensing One stereo 1 8 mini jack One QuickMedia RJ 45 connector One Cresnet connector Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power Cres...

Page 17: ...M RMC can be inserted in any existing system to add device control and management functionality The QM RMC is not simply an IP linking device It is a fully functional 2 Series Crestron controller designed specifically for the MediaManager family of products Adding a QM RMC to any MediaManager system any existing system using any control system or even to a room without any control system at all pr...

Page 18: ...vices while providing sophisticated A V switching and processing capabilities QM RMC Slave Mode In Cresnet or Ethernet slave mode the QM RMC operates as part of a larger 2 Series control system where the programming resides in a separate 2 Series processor that acts as the system master QM RMC Display Control Example Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 14 ...

Page 19: ...l audio outputs unbalanced line left right and speech audio output and a 20 watt stereo output for direct connection to speakers The optional Crestron MK QM RMCRX mounting kit provides a sturdy mounting to a 1 to 1 inch inside diameter pole for the QM RMCRX The simple to use hardware provides a robust clamp for the QM RMCRX and permits mounting the unit close to the display device This allows for ...

Page 20: ...device that connects to the DB15HD output to limit out of band noise It is an available option sold separately that may be required when connecting to a digital light processing DLP micro electromechanical display which may be sensitive to out of band noise Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 16 ...

Page 21: ...Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide QuickMedia Wallplate and Receiver Controller Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 17 ...

Page 22: ...uilt in 10 100 BaseT Ethernet port which supports static IP addressing and full duplex TCP IP and UDP IP protocols With speed power and extended memory the 2 Series control systems are ideal for enhanced applications like media help desks videoconferencing distance learning and entertainment facilities For additional information refer to the latest version of the MP2 MP2E Media Processor Operation...

Page 23: ...rces Each RGB output channel features optional frequency and level compensation with a 3 dB signal boost enabling the system to handle cable lengths over 100 feet A blanking feature disables the video output before switchover to another computer source eliminating visible transients Add the optional C2N MMS SC scan converter card and acquire the ability to scan convert images The card contains a d...

Page 24: ...on for routing to either of the C2N MMS Y C S Video composite video outputs The scan converter supports a variety of standard and non standard resolutions at various refresh rates C2N MMS Rear View C2N MMS Video RGBHV Block Diagram Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 20 ...

Page 25: ...deo inputs can be done using the QM MD4x2 Switcher Connect up to four QuickMedia wall plates or FlipTop boxes to the QM MD4x2 Features include the following Four QuickMedia input ports Two QuickMedia output ports Cresnet control Matrix switch plus audio breakaway Cresnet power distribution terminals Local control panel operates as a stand alone Switch on off local control panel Operates as a stand...

Page 26: ...nt End 1 QM Front End 2 QM Front End 3 QM Front End 4 R G B H V DA1 VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 DA1 DA2 DA3 DA4 R G B H V DA QM Line Out 1 QM Line Out 2 OUT 1 OUT 2 5 Layer Crosspoint 1 Layer Crosspoint Cresnet Control IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 R G B H V DA2 R G B H V DA3 R G B H V DA4 R G B H V DA Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 22 ...

Page 27: ...ceivers Each QM RMCRX can convert the applied QuickMedia signal to RGB composite video S video and line audio QM MD8x8 features include the following Eight QuickMedia input ports Eight QuickMedia output ports Cresnet control Cresnet power distribution terminals Matrix switch plus audio breakaway Switch on off local control panel Operates as stand alone without Cresnet communications When operating...

Page 28: ... Front End 5 QM Front End 6 QM Front End 7 QM Front End 8 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 QM Line Out 3 OUT 3 QM Line Out 4 OUT 4 QM Line Out 5 OUT 5 QM Line Out 6 OUT 6 R G B H V DA QM Line Out 7 OUT 7 QM Line Out 8 OUT 8 Cresnet Control R G B H V DA2 R G B H V DA3 R G B H V DA4 R G B H V DA5 R G B H V DA6 R G B H V DA7 R G B H V DA8 VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 VID6 VID7 VID 8 DA1 DA2 DA3 DA4 DA5 DA6 DA7 D...

Page 29: ...Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide QM MD8X8 Application Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 25 ...

Page 30: ...io left right one channel speech volume bass treble control 12 band parametric EQ and 40ms delay for speech output Local audio outputs permit routing any QM program audio or local program inputs to either local Program left right plus speech or QM audio outputs Includes two 4 channel MIC mixers one for each output group Each four channel Mic mixer output can be a mix of any one QM Mic inputs with ...

Page 31: ...Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide QM MD7X2 A V Switching Block Diagram Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 27 ...

Page 32: ... additional inputs for one MD7x2 as shown in the following diagrams QM MD7x2 Connected with Other QM Switching Devices NOTE When connecting multiple QM devices the route between a QM origination point e g QM WMC and a QM endpoint e g QM RMCRX cannot have more than two midpoints e g MD7x2 or other QM switchers Refer to page 4 for a network diagram Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 2...

Page 33: ...Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide MediaManager System Featuring the QM RMCRX QM MD7x2 and QM WMC WMIC C2N DB12 Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 29 ...

Page 34: ... 4dBu audio equipment An efficient Class G power amp topology puts more output power in less space while generating significantly less heat as compared to conventional amplifier designs Each model occupies just one rack space and allows power control and temperature monitoring via Cresnet using any 2 Series or MediaManager control system The amplifiers have a master power switch power indicator an...

Page 35: ...le in six eight and 12 button formats they allow the user to control any system function Each button is fully programmable for any function from input switching to volume control This solution gives you a fully functional room system capable of connecting a computer VCR DVD player video conferencing system and even a microphone to a projector CNX B2 4 6 8 12 The CNX series of wall mounted keypads ...

Page 36: ...pering and custom laser engraving of its keys CT 1000 Optional remote control interface touchpanels can play audio WAV sound files Touchpanels can be programmed to provide a visual and an audio confirmation of commands LC 1000 The LC 1000 is an LED backlit 4 inch grayscale LCD screen that can be wall mounted panel mounted or lectern mounted for convenience Resolution is 240 pixels wide x 340 pixel...

Page 37: ...3 3 a a QuickMedia 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Audio Power Amplifier 3 3 Control Ports Cresnet Master Slave 3 3 3 Cresnet Slave 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 100 Ethernet 3 3 3 Com RS 232 422 485 IR Serial Versiport I O and Low Voltage Relay 3 3 Com RS 232 Only IR Serial Digital Input 3 3 Additional Features 2 Series Control System 3 3 3 3 Video Sync Sensing 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Digital Audio Signal Processing ...

Page 38: ...er makes installation of a multimedia interactive classroom simple and flexible The QuickMedia technology is adaptable easy to use and can accommodate future needs without cabling changes MediaManager is scalable from a single classroom to an entire university Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 34 ...

Page 39: ...anager can address the needs of any size business and can grow and develop as the need dictates Business multimedia applications can include Training and human resource functions Resource and building management Retrieving information from a remote website Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 35 ...

Page 40: ...Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager QM Solution in Lectern using QM MD7X2 Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 36 ...

Page 41: ...Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide QM Solution in A V Rack with QM MD7X2 Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 37 ...

Page 42: ...In addition to supporting the current QM product line SystemBuilder also supports the configuration of the MP2 M2E and other processors In a future release it will support the QM MD7x2 QM MD4x2 and QM MD8x8 SystemBuilder provides a step by step process that guides the user through the process of selecting components and determining signal routing and control The control code and complete equipment...

Page 43: ...th or without phantom power Audio Options Speaker output configuration volume control selection and amplifier enabling User Interfaces Button layout and designations for keypads touchpanels and Xpanel choices Controlled Sources Select source devices from the extensive database and assign control parameters Video Options Choose how the sources will be connected to the system and choose automatic sy...

Page 44: ...nch DigitalMedia Tools to access these same settings No special PC or special Software required to configure the audio Password protected SystemBuilder automatically generates a complete set of setup screens for all Crestron touchpanels Example of Graphic EQ Setup Screen Left Output Example of DVD Control Screen Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 40 ...

Page 45: ...l functionality components and control refinements can be made in SystemBuilder Add additional interfaces keypads touchpanels etc Add additional devices and A V sources Modify the sequences Modify the home page through VisionTools Pro e For additional details download SystemBuilder from the Crestron website www crestron com and examine the extensive help file Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron M...

Page 46: ...rations that you can select using the SystemBuilder software 1 Stereo Program Two Output Channels Either connect the speakers directly to the speaker connection or connect the line level output to an external amplifier NOTE Do not use the amplifier and the line outputs simultaneously Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 42 ...

Page 47: ...internal amplifier or to an external amplifier but not both Connect the speech channel to an external 70 V amplifier to power ceiling speakers Use this configuration when installing in long rooms The mono channel can be used to drive delayed ceiling or side fill speakers Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 43 ...

Page 48: ...ight and Left Channels Mixed into Two Equal Mono Channels Use the output of the internal amplifier speaker to drive 70 V transformers and ceiling speakers Useful when the acoustics prohibit proper stereo spread Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 44 ...

Page 49: ... to Mono on all Three Line Output Channels Left Right and Speech This arrangement is useful for systems that require a great number of ceiling speakers and for systems that use the internal speakers of the display device Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 45 ...

Page 50: ...gle Speech Channel This basic program and speech configuration permits stereo audio plus speech audio in ceiling speakers NOTE Use the internal amplifier or an external amplifier for the program stereo do not use both methods simultaneously Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 46 ...

Page 51: ...Program Mixed with Speech and Sent to the Front Speakers NOTE This configuration may be prone to feedback NOTE Use the internal amplifier or an external amplifier but not both methods simultaneously Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 47 ...

Page 52: ...gram and Speech Audio Mixed to Mono and Applied to All Three Line Level Outputs Provides the same audio at all three outputs and is useful for systems requiring large numbers of ceiling speakers Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 48 ...

Page 53: ... Output Graphic EQ Adjusts the output using graphic EQ Parametric EQ Adjusts the output using parametric EQ Output Settings Enables the internal amplifier and sets up delay to overhead speakers Video Setup Adjusts the video signal for skew and white black streaking Communications For setting up communications with the control system Available Audio Filters A total of 12 filters for the right chann...

Page 54: ...t channel and speech channel For example preset 1 includes filters 1 through 12 preset 2 also includes a different set of filters 1 through 12 Video Adjustments The DMT program offers 100 presets for video skew adjustment The preset adjustments are designed to compensate for the varying distances that signals travel in the QM cable the differences in the output level of various devices and the add...

Page 55: ...ecrease the peaking value If you see blooming or pixel areas that appear larger than normal you need to decrease the gain Black and White Streaking The second bitmap consists of a pair of three vertical lines of red green and blue positioned directly over one another The amount of skew is determined by observing which line is shifted farthest to the right Adjust the other two lines by increasing t...

Page 56: ...horizontally or vertically centered indicates that an adjustment of the monitor or projector is needed and is not a problem with the Crestron QM system NOTE All presets are immediately stored to the QM RMCRX even those on other screens There is no need to explicitly save them NOTE You may also use the browse button to load third party video test patterns if installed Crosshatch Test Pattern Exampl...

Page 57: ...he Microsoft Windows operating system installation is a simple and familiar process for any IT administrator no complicated Web server is required Room attributes define a monitored signal for a room such as room lights system power etc An attribute can be a digital analog or serial signal and is assigned a join number The join number must have a corresponding signal mapped to the RoomView symbol ...

Page 58: ... organize these functions into separate Excel style Tab views by group room function type etc For additional details download RoomView from the Crestron website www crestron com and examine the extensive help file and latest version of the Reference Guide Doc 6133 RoomView Main Screen example Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide DOC 6244 54 ...

Page 59: ...Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide MediaManager System featuring the QM RMCRX and RoomView Management Software Applications Guide DOC 6244 Crestron MediaManager 55 ...

Page 60: ...pair PVC Control Network for CLW series Dimmers and Switches 500 ft spool CresCAT Cresnet plus CAT5E individually Jacketed PVC Overall Control Network plus CAT5 Balanced A V 500 ft spool CresCAT D Cresnet plus two CAT5E individually Jacketed PVC Overall Control Network plus CAT5 Balanced A V 500 ft spool CresCAT Q Cresnet plus four CAT5E individually Jacketed PVC Overall Control Network plus CAT5 ...

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Page 62: ...Crestron Electronics Inc Applications Guide DOC 6244 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 07 04 Tel 888 CRESTRON Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice ...

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