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Front View Rear View Communications Using Crestron Toolbox Software Communications via a DM Switcher Using USB Communications Using TCP/IP Communications Communications via the LAN Port of the DM-TX-201-C IP Table Configuration Configuration Using DMTool Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting Appendix: Pin Assignments Supplemental Guide —...
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Crestron control system. Analog audio breakaway capability enables the analog audio input of the DM-TX-201-C to be used with either video input. The DM-TX-201-C also functions as a keyboard/mouse extender, allowing the connected USB HID compliant host to be controlled by a mouse and/or keyboard that is located at a remote location.
Physical Description The following sections provide information about the connectors, controls, and indicators that are available on the top, front, and rear of the DM-TX-201-C. Top View The following illustration shows the top of the DM-TX-201-C. Top View RESET: Recessed push button for hardware reset Ê...
PoDM and HDBaseT PoE powered device (PD) port ; Connects to the DM 8G+ input of a DM® switcher, receiver/room controller, or other DM device, or to an HDBaseT device via CAT5e or Crestron DM-CBL-8G cable; Green LED indicates DM link status;...
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USB HID: USB Type B female; USB 2.0 device port for connection to the USB host interface of a computer or other USB HID compliant host device, or for connection of a Crestron TT-100 Series device (Crestron Connect It cable caddy) NOTE: The USB HID port does not supply USB power.
Communications with the DM-TX-201-C can occur in the following ways: Via a DM switcher (DM-MD8X8, DM-MD16X16, or DM-MD32X32) Via the LAN port of the DM-TX-201-C. In this scenario, the DM-TX-201-C is used in a stand-alone configuration in which it does not connect to a DM switcher.
Use Crestron Toolbox software to establish TCP/IP communications between a PC and a DM-TX-201-C via the LAN port of the DM-TX-201-C. In this scenario, the DM-TX-201-C is used in a stand-alone configuration in which it does not connect to a DM switcher.
Enter the static IP address, IP mask, and default router for the DM-TX-201-C. c. Close the System Info window. d. Change the Address Book entry for the DM-TX-201-C so that it uses the IP address assigned in step 4b.
IP ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program. 6. Send the IP table to the DM-TX-201-C or save it to a file. Configuration Using DMTool DMTool in the Crestron Toolbox software allows configuration of EDID and management of HDCP for the DM-TX-201-C.
To upgrade firmware, use the Crestron Toolbox software and do the following: 1. Depending on whether the DM-TX-201-C connects to a DM switcher, do either of the following: If the DM-TX-201-C connects to a DM switcher, use the Device Discovery Tool to find the IP address of the DM switcher.
Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting information. If further assistance is required, contact a Crestron customer service representative. DM-TX-201-C Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action The Power LED The device is not If the device is powered using PoDM or does not receiving power.
RED_ GRN_ BLU_ NOTE: For best video performance, ground connections should be kept separate. Do not connect ground wires to the connector shell. The connector shell is reserved for the cable shield. Supplemental Guide — Doc. 6958E DM-TX-201-C • 11...
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DM OUT Pin Assignments and Wiring Pin Number Wire Color Orange/White Orange Green/White Blue Blue/White Green Brown/White Brown LAN Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal TX– RX– 12 • DM-TX-201-C Supplemental Guide — Doc. 6958E...
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. Supplemental Guide — Doc. 6958E 15 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 2027158 Tel: 888.CRESTRON 05/04/20 Fax: 201.767.7656 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
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