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Display Mode ......................... 9 Configuration Using the Web Interface ..............9 Configuration Using SIMPL Windows ..............9 EDID ..........................10 Connection to a Third-Party HDBaseT Receiver (DM-MD8X1-4K-C Only) ....11 Troubleshooting Appendix. Pin Assignments Contents • i Supplemental Guide – DOC. 7718B...
The devices also provide out-of-the-box Crestron Connect It™ cable caddy collaboration. This guide provides information about the following: • Physical description of the front and rear panels of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K • Crestron Connect It functionality •...
Front Panel The following illustration shows the front panel of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C. NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the front panel of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C is shown below. The front panel of the HD-MD8X1-4K is the same as the front panel of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C.
NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the rear panel of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C is shown below. The rear panel of the HD-MD8X1-4K-C is similar to the rear panel of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C; however, only the DM-MD8X1-4K-C includes the DM OUT and MIC IN connectors.
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Solid amber LED indicates HDCP video; Blinking amber LED indicates non-HDCP video NOTE: The DM-MD8X1-4K-C cannot connect to an Ethernet LAN over a DM connection. It must be connected using its onboard LAN port. NOTE: Any wiring that is connected to a PoDM or HDBaseT PoE PSE port is for intrabuilding use only and should not be connected to a line that runs outside of the building in which the PSE is located.
Crestron Connect It Functionality The DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K provide built-in Crestron Connect It functionality, allowing USB connections of up to four TT-100 series Crestron Connect It cable caddies (sold separately). The auto-switching inputs of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K support individual HDMI, VGA, and analog audio connections at each cable caddy.
Configuration In addition to the built-in software, the DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K can be configured using the web interface. SIMPL Windows can also be used to configure the DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K. This section provides information about configuration of the following: •...
The Output Configuration page for the internal scaler opens. 2. In the Current Scaler Resolution list, click the desired setting. 3. (Applicable only to the DM-MD8X1-4K-C and only when EDID Preferred is selected in the Current Scaler Resolution list) In the Preferred EDID list, click the radio button that corresponds to the preferred EDID setting.
Using SIMPL Windows, set the standby timeout in subslot 02 of the Outputs slot. To do so, set the <Scaler_Out_Standby_Timeout> analog input join to the desired value. NOTE: For detailed information, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file. 8 • DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K: 4K Scaling Auto-Switchers Supplemental Guide – DOC. 7718B...
Using SIMPL Windows, set the display mode in subslot 02 of the Outputs slot. To do so, set the <Scaler_Display_Mode> analog input join to the desired value. NOTE: For detailed information, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file. DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K: 4K Scaling Auto-Switchers • 9 Supplemental Guide – DOC. 7718B...
The Input Configuration page for the selected input opens. b. Click the Configure EDID button. The EDID Setup page opens. c. Click Crestron EDID List for a list of predefined Crestron EDID files or User EDID List for a list of custom EDID files.
Connection to a Third-Party HDBaseT Receiver (DM-MD8X1-4K-C Only) The DM-MD8X1-4K-C is an HDBaseT certified device, enabling direct connection to other HDBaseT certified equipment. Via the DM 8G+ output, the DM-MD8X1-4K-C can be connected directly to a third-party HDBaseT compliant receiver without requiring a DM 8G+ receiver.
NOTE: If, for any reason, the factory default settings of the DM-MD8X1-4K-C or HD-MD8X1-4K must be restored, do the following: From the Tools menu in the Crestron Toolbox™ application, select Text Console and enter the following command: restore 12 •...
The connector shell is reserved for the cable shield. DM OUT Wiring WIRE WIRE NUMBER COLOR NUMBER COLOR Pin 8 Pin 1 Orange/White 5 Blue/White Orange Green Green/White Brown/White Blue Brown DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K: 4K Scaling Auto-Switchers • 13 Supplemental Guide – DOC. 7718B...
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R+ Out – R– Open Balanced Output Unbalanced Output Shield Right Right Left Left LAN Pin Assignments NUMBER SIGNAL NUMBER SIGNAL Pin 8 Pin 1 TX– RX– 14 • DM-MD8X1-4K-C and HD-MD8X1-4K: 4K Scaling Auto-Switchers Supplemental Guide – DOC. 7718B...
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