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  • Page 1 DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Crestron ® DigitalMedia™ Distribution Center Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
  • Page 3 Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Contents DigitalMedia™ Distribution Center: DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Introduction ..........................1 Features and Functions ....................1 Applications......................... 5 Internal Block Diagram ....................6 Specifications ......................7 Physical Description ....................10 Setup ............................16 Network Wiring ......................16 Ethernet Setup ......................16 Identity Code ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (Continued on following page) 1. For DM 8G+ or HDBaseT wiring up to 330 feet (100 meters) between devices, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G DigitalMedia 8G™ cable or generic CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise that may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p.

  • Page 6: Features And Functions

    DM spec sheet on the product webpage for more information. For DM 8G+ or HDBaseT wiring up to 330 feet (100 meters) between devices, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G DigitalMedia 8G cable or generic CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise that may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p.
  • Page 7 Additionally, every source device has a limited number of keys available, so if too many devices are connected, the source stops outputting a signal without warning. Crestron Quickswitch HD solves this problem by managing keys for every HDCP-compliant device in the system, maintaining continuous authentication for each device to ensure fast, reliable routing of any source to any number of display devices.
  • Page 8 Ethernet to display devices that require a LAN connection. Ethernet is also utilized internally by the Crestron control bus to manage all of the DM devices in the system and provide display control in each room. Through the 10/100 Ethernet...

  • Page 9: Applications

    Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Applications The diagram below shows a DM-MD6X6 in a typical application. DM-MD6X6 in a Typical Application DigitalMedia Distribution Center: DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 • 5 Installation & Operation Guide – DOC. 7196B...

  • Page 10: Internal Block Diagram

    DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Internal Block Diagrams The following diagrams represent the switching abilities of the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6. Internal Block Diagram of the DM-MD6X4 Internal Block Diagram of the DM-MD6X6 6 • DigitalMedia Distribution Center: DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Installation & Operation Guide – DOC. 7196B...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications for the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6 are listed in the below table. DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Switcher 6X4 (DM-MD6X4) or 6x6 (DM-MD6X6) digital matrix switch, Crestron QuickSwitch HD Input Signal Types HDMI, DVI , DisplayPort Multimode Output Signal Types HDMI, DVI...
  • Page 12 , EDID , CEC Supports signal extension and routing of USB HID class devices, expandable to support almost any USB 1.1 or 2.0 device using Crestron USB-EXT-DM USB over Ethernet extenders ; USB device port for computer console (setup) Power Requirements...
  • Page 13 Multimode signal. Crestron CBL-HD-DVI interface cables are sold separately. 2. For DM 8G+ or HDBaseT wiring up to 330 feet (100 meters) between devices, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G DigitalMedia 8G cable or generic CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise that may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p.

  • Page 14: Physical Description

    DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6. DM-MD6X4 Physical Views (Front and Rear) DM-MD6X6 Physical Views (Front and Rear) 10 • DigitalMedia Distribution Center: DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6...
  • Page 15 Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Overall Dimensions (Top View) 16.79 in (427 mm) 13.00 in (331 mm) 0.35 in 17.03 in (9 mm) (433 mm) DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Overall Dimensions (Front View, DM-MD6X6 Shown) 3.47 in 3.00 in (89 mm) (77 mm) 18.31 in...
  • Page 16 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DM-MD6X4 Connectors, Controls, and Indicators (Front and Rear Views) DM-MD6X6 Connectors, Controls, and Indicators (Front and Rear Views) 12 • DigitalMedia Distribution Center: DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Installation & Operation Guide – DOC. 7196B...
  • Page 17 Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Connectors, Controls, and Indicators CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS & INDICATORS HW-R Button (1) Recessed miniature push button for hardware reset COMPUTER (1) USB Type B female; USB computer console port (setup only) Pin 4 Pin 3 (6 foot [~1.8 meters] cable included)
  • Page 18 1. HDMI requires an appropriate adapter or interface cable to accommodate a DVI or DisplayPort Multimode signal. Crestron CBL-HD-DVI interface cables are sold separately. 2. To determine which is pin 1 on the cable, hold the cable so the end of the eight pin modular jack is facing away from you, with the clip down and copper side up.
  • Page 19 PSE is located. 5. For DM 8G+ or HDBaseT wiring up to 330 feet (100 meters) between devices, use Crestron DM-CBL-8G DigitalMedia 8G cable or generic CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise that may impact performance at resolutions above 1080p.

  • Page 20: Setup

    When wiring the DM network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. CAUTION: Failure to use Crestron power supplies could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. • Provide sufficient power to the system. •...

  • Page 21: Identity Code

    IP ID parameter at the bottom of page 28. For information on setting an IP table, refer to the embedded Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 units in the same system must be unique.
  • Page 22 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Rack Mounting The DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6 can be mounted in a rack or stacked with other equipment. Two “ears” are provided with the unit so that it can be rack mounted. These ears must be installed prior to mounting. Complete the following procedure to attach the ears to the unit.

  • Page 23: Hardware Hookup

    Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Stacking Four “feet” are provided with the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6 so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or when it is stacked. These feet should be attached prior to the hookup procedure.
  • Page 24 1080p. For complete system design guidelines, refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4546). All wire and cables are sold separately. 20 • DigitalMedia Distribution Center: DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6...

  • Page 25: Configuration And Status

    When the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6 is in Installer mode, use the front panel to configure the device and to view status information. NOTE: Crestron Toolbox can also be used to configure the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6 and to view status information. For more information, refer to the embedded Crestron Toolbox help file.
  • Page 26 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 3. Enter the four-digit password (the default password is "1234"). To enter a digit, do either of the following: • If the digit ranges from 1–6, press the appropriate INPUT or OUTPUT button that corresponds to the digit to be entered. After a digit is entered, brackets move to the next digit to be entered.

  • Page 27: Inputs

    A name can be configured for each input. In addition, Video EDID and Audio EDID information, which is presented to the upstream source device, can be viewed. (EDID configuration is set using the DMTool in Crestron Toolbox.) To configure an input or to view information about the input, use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 28: Outputs

    DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Outputs A name can be configured for each output. In addition, information about the connected DM 8G+ receiver/room controller can be viewed, as well as Video EDID and Audio EDID information. The EDID information is read from the downstream device (such as a display).

  • Page 29: Network

    Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center • For outputs 2–4 (DM-MD6X4) and outputs 2–6 (DM-MD6X6), view information such as the firmware version and the IP address of the connected DM 8G+ receiver/room controller. To do so, navigate to the model name of the connected DM 8G+ device on the Output submenu, and then press the Select button.
  • Page 30 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Network Submenu 3. Perform any of the following as required using the navigation pad: • View the network status. To do so, navigate to Status if it is not already highlighted, and then press the Select button. Basic and advanced status information can be viewed.
  • Page 31 Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Subnet Mask Configuration Screen As shown above, the first octet of the subnet mask is enclosed in brackets when the Subnet Mask configuration screen appears. NOTE: Subnet Mask is applicable only if DHCP is set to Off in the Network submenu.
  • Page 32 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 As shown on the prior page, the first octet of the default router IP address is enclosed in brackets when the Default Router configuration screen appears. NOTE: Default Router is applicable only if DHCP is set to Off in the Network submenu.

  • Page 33: Control

    Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center The screen returns to the Control System submenu. IP Address: Accesses the Ctrl Sys IP Addr configuration screen, which allows the IP address of the control system to be entered. Enter the control system IP address using the navigation pad.
  • Page 34 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 3. Perform any of the following using the navigation pad: • Adjust the brightness of the LCD as follows: Navigate to Backlight if it is not already highlighted, and then press the Select button. The Backlight configuration screen appears, which allows the brightness of the display to be set to Bright (the default setting) or Dim.

  • Page 35: Exiting Installer Mode

    Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center • Restore the DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 to its factory settings as follows: Navigate to Restore Defaults and then press the Select button. The Restore Defaults configuration screen appears. b. Press the Down button on the navigation pad to highlight Yes, and then press the Select button.

  • Page 36: Programming Software

    Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or to view questions that have been submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://www.crestron.com/support.
  • Page 37 Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default IP ID as shown in the illustration on the following page. PRO3 Device, Slot 5 (DM-MD6X4 Shown) 2. If additional DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 devices are to be added, repeat step 1 for each device.
  • Page 38 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Control Center Containing Control System, DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6, and DM 8G+ Room Controller (DM-RMC-4K-100-C Shown) To configure a SIMPL Windows program for this layout, drop a DM 8G+ room controller, such as the DM-RMC-4K-100-C (sold separately), onto the slots that are on the DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 39 Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Program Manager Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double-clicking the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the embedded SIMPL Windows help file.

  • Page 40: Uploading And Upgrading

    Establishing Communication Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6; refer to the embedded Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication: USB and TCP/IP. NOTE: The USB port can be used for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.

  • Page 41: Programs And Firmware

    1. Use the Device Discovery Tool in Crestron Toolbox to find the IP address of the DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6. 2. Add the IP address found in step 1 to the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox. 3. Download the appropriate .puf file from the Crestron website to a location on the connected PC.

  • Page 42: Program Checks

    Functions menu to display actions that can be performed on the DM-MD6X4 and DM-MD6X6. Be sure to use Crestron Toolbox to create the DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 IP table. 1. Select Functions > IP Table Setup. 2. Add, modify, or delete entries in the IP table. The DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 can have only one IP table entry.

  • Page 43: Operation

    DM-MD6X4 or DM-MD6X6 to route an input signal to outputs or to disconnect routed signals. NOTE: Crestron Toolbox can also be used to control the routing of signals. For more information, refer to the embedded Crestron Toolbox help file.

  • Page 44: Disconnecting Routed Signal(S)

    DigitalMedia Distribution Center Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 4. As indicated on the LCD screen, press the Select button on the navigation pad to route the signal. The selected input is routed to the selected output(s). The LED(s) of the selected output(s) light steadily.

  • Page 45: Problem Solving

    Crestron DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 DigitalMedia Distribution Center Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective actions for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. DM-MD6X4/DM-MD6X6 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTION CAUSE(S) The device does...

  • Page 46: Reference Documents

    Crestron website (www.crestron.com) 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.
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  • Page 48 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Installation & Operation Guide – DOC. 7196B 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2031225) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 06.17 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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