Uploading And Upgrading; Establishing Communication - Crestron DM-MD8X8 Operation Manual

DigitalMedia™ Switchers

Uploading and Upgrading

USB
TCP/IP
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Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID or
creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.

Establishing Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the DM switcher; refer to the
Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication.
NOTE: Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.
USB Communication
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox
The COMPUTER port on the DM switcher connects to the USB port on the PC via
the included Type A to Type B USB cable.
1. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected communication protocol (USB). When multiple USB devices are
connected, identify the DM switcher by entering "DM-MD8X8",
"DM-MD16X16", or "DM-MD32X32" in the Model textbox, the unit is
serial number in the Serial textbox or the unit is hostname in the Hostname
textbox. The hostname can be found in the "System Info" window in the
section marked Ethernet however, communications must be established in
order to see this information in the "System Info" window.
2. Display the DM switcher's "System Info" window (click the
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system.
Ethernet Communication
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox
1. Establish USB communication between the DM switcher and PC.
2. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the DM switcher via the
Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable
DHCP.
Crestron DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
USB
Ethernet
Operations Guide – DOC. 6755C
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