Crestron
DM-MD8X8
8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
Operation
Operating Modes
The DM-MD8X8 operates in the
Route
mode, the
View
mode, or the
Info
mode.
The DM-MD8X8 can also be controlled from Crestron Toolbox. For more
information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
Route Mode
The
Route
mode uses the front panel controls to route input signals to outputs. Press
the
ROUTE
button to activate the
Route
mode.
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When in the
Route
mode, pressing an input button will show the outputs
that are connected to the input.
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Audio, video, and USB portions of an input can be routed independently.
For more information, refer to “
View Mode
The
View
mode uses the front panel controls to view routing information for inputs
and outputs.
Routing information for audio, video, and USB portions of an input can be viewed
independently. For more information, refer to “
Info Mode
The
Info
mode uses the front panel controls to view data about signals that are
passed through the inputs and outputs of the DM-MD8X8. For more information,
refer to “
Route
Mode
Signals coming in to the DM-MD8X8 can be switched to single or multiple outputs.
Additionally, the audio, video, and USB portions of an input signal can be switched
simultaneously or separately.
To enter the
Route
mode, press the
ROUTE
button. The
ROUTE
LED will light.
Switch Audio, Video, and
USB Simultaneously
1.
Press the
AUDIO
,
VIDEO
, and
USB
buttons to select the audio, video, and
USB portions for switching. The respective LEDS will light.
NOTE:
If an output has different audio, video, or USB portions, a new
route will cause the audio and USB portions on the output to switch to the
newly selected video input.
2.
Press the button corresponding to the input to be switched. The LED of the
selected input will light.
To turn off an output, deselect the input. The display will show “IN None”
and the input LEDs will be extinguished.
3.
Press the button(s) corresponding to the output(s) to be switched. The
LED(s) of the selected output(s) will flash.
If a button press will result in changing the current routing, the LEDs of the
newly selected outputs will flash and the display will state “Press
ENTER
to Route”.
4.
Press
ENTER
to make the connection(s) shown on the front panel.
Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A
8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8
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