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  • Page 1 Crestron QM-FTMC FlipTop Media Center Operations & Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2005 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ground Wire Connections...23 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ...24 Configuring with SystemBuilder ...25 Configuring with SIMPL Windows ...31 Example Program...42 Adjusting the QM-FTMC Microphone Inputs ...43 Communication Settings ...46 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program ...49 Firmware Upgrade ...52 Further Inquiries...55 Future Updates ...55...

  • Page 5: Fliptop Media Center: Qm-Ftmc

    Functional Summary * As an option, custom-engraved buttons can be designed and obtained by using the Crestron Engraver software. Version 2.2.2.3 and Crestron Database 16.3.4 or later are available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A...
  • Page 6 NOTE: The QM-FTMC is compatible with 2-Series control systems only. The QM-FTMC is equipped with an auto-sense feature that allows the installer to pass RGB, video, and S-video video signals (along with the appropriate audio signals) through the system to check the wiring before a program has been installed in the control system.

  • Page 7: Quickmedia Transport System

    Crestron and/or QuickMedia systems. The total accumulated skew from QM transmitter to QM receiver must not exceed 15 ns (nanoseconds). Crestron recommends a cable with a rating of less Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A FlipTop Media Center ®...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    15 ns over its entire length. For example, if using a cable with a rating of 15 ns/100 meters (100 meters = 328 feet), connecting the QM-FTMC transmitter with 150 feet of cable to a QM-MD7x2 switcher, and then using another 150 feet to connect the QM-RMCRX-BA receiver, the accumulated skew over the entire 300 feet should not exceed 15 ns.
  • Page 9 Crestron QM-FTMC QM-FTMC Specifications (continued) 1. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE 2. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only.

  • Page 10: Physical Description

    FlipTop Media Center Physical Description Refer to the physical views shown below. QM-FTMC Open View QM-FTMC Physical Dimensions - Top View 6 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC Crestron QM-FTMC QMI-FTMC Physical Dimensions - Top View Operations & Installation Guide - DOC. 6311A...
  • Page 11 Crestron QM-FTMC NOTE: The physical dimensions of the NB models are identical to the models with keypad. QM-FTMC Physical Dimensions - Front View Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A QM-FTMC-NB – Top View QMI-FTMC Physical Dimensions - Front View FlipTop Media Center FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC •...
  • Page 12 FlipTop Media Center Crestron QM-FTMC QM-FTMC Bottom View QMI-FTMC Bottom View QM-FTMC Physical Dimensions - Back View QMI-FTMC Physical Dimensions - Back View 8 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC Operations & Installation Guide - DOC. 6311A...
  • Page 13 NOTE: Numbers in this illustration are for programming purposes only. Refer to page 40 for button programming information. NOTE: The QM-FTMC is shipped with a set of ten buttons. Additional buttons may be added by ordering button kits (refer to page 18).
  • Page 14 This port can automatically detect the presence of a luminance video signal (Y) on pin 3. Refer to the following table for pin assignments. 10 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC 75 Ω terminated •...
  • Page 15 FUNCTION Red Video Green Video Blue Video Reserved Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 11 FlipTop Media Center into 1 kΩ FUNCTION No Connect Ground No Connect Monitor Sense 1 Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync...
  • Page 16 24 Y Z G 24 Y Z G QM-FTMC, are for connection to the Cresnet network. One connector is used to connect to the Cresnet network while the second connector can be used to connect another Cresnet device. Cresnet power to the QM-FTMC is supplied through either of these connectors.
  • Page 17 125V – 50/60Hz 10A Indicators PWR (Power) This LED illuminates when 24 volts DC is supplied to the QM-FTMC from Cresnet. This LED illuminates when communication between the control system and the QM-FTMC is established (the unit is polled on the network). Illumination indicates that the SIMPL Windows program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same Net ID as the QM-FTMC.

  • Page 18: Industry Compliance

    ID during the initial configuration of a Cresnet system or when the device is being added/replaced. Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the QM-FTMC has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.

  • Page 19: Qm Network Wiring

    For example, a Cresnet run drawing 20 watts should not have a length of run more than 333 feet. NOTE: All Crestron certified Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted pairs. One twisted pair is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor, and the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor.

  • Page 20: Identity Code

    “Setting the Net ID in Device Settings” on page 33 for details of the SIMPL Windows procedure. The Net ID of the QM-FTMC has been factory set to 0A. The Net IDs of multiple QM-FTMCs in the same system must be unique. Net IDs can be changed from a personal computer (PC) using SystemBuilder Toolbox.
  • Page 21 Repeat this procedure for each additional network device requiring a Net ID change. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A 1. Ensure that all network devices are connected to the control system. 2. Open Crestron Toolbox and establish communications (refer to page 46). 3. Select the Network Device Tree Device Tree.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Installation NOTE: This section does not apply to NB models. The QM-FTMC is shipped with ten large blank buttons. You can order a variety of button kits (sold separately) to add as many as 20 engraved or blank buttons. Button Kits Button Installation To replace the large buttons with small buttons, follow this procedure.
  • Page 23 Crestron QM-FTMC QM-FTCMK Cable Management Plate The QM-FTMC is shipped with a blank bottom plate. A cable management plate is available to provide a pullout cable solution for the computer input and LAN pass-through cables. The kit contains two 6-foot cables (computer and computer audio).
  • Page 24 FlipTop box. Mounting to Surface The QM-FTMC is designed to mount in a horizontal surface, such as a desk top, lectern, or podium. The following diagram illustrates the required opening size to accommodate the QM-FTMC. A cutout template (4006405 or 4006874) is included.
  • Page 25 Crestron QM-FTMC Cutout Dimensions QM-FTMC (4006405) NOTE: Before inserting the QM-FTMC in the mounting hole, ensure that all required cables have been installed. Mounting Parts Supplied with the QM-FTMC Mounting Bracket Screw Locations Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A...

  • Page 26: Hardware Hookup

    22 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC 3. Install the four #10 screws in the mounting brackets (two screws per bracket).

  • Page 27: Ground Wire Connections

    QM-RMCRX-BA chassis must also be connected to an earth ground (building steel). Refer to the following grounding diagram. Ground Wire Connections NOTE: Do not connect the shield to earth ground at the QM-FTMC. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A FlipTop Media Center...

  • Page 28: Configuration 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 view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.

  • Page 29: Configuring With Systembuilder

    The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for SIMPL Windows. designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and functionality. Crestron System Builder then programs the system, including all touchpanel projects and control system logic. Crestron SystemBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User IR Database, and User Modules Directory.
  • Page 30 FlipTop Media Center NOTE: You can select any 2-Series or QM control processor as the master. 26 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC SystemBuilder – “Plug-in Selection” Window 3. Select the control processor. SystemBuilder – Select a Control Processor (As the Master) 4.
  • Page 31 As devices are added from the library (on the right) to the system (on the left), they are automatically assigned sequential Net IDs. 7. The QM-FTMC has three default programming modules already prepared in SystemBuilder. When you choose the QM-FTMC, the following notice is displayed.
  • Page 32 FlipTop Media Center Default Programming Example – Program and Speech, Dual Volume Control 28 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC Default Programming Notice Choosing Yes allows you to select one of the three default programming selections. Click the appropriate selection: Program and Speech – Dual Volume Control •...
  • Page 33 9. Build the program. The “Finish” window affords an opportunity to set/reset network IDs and verify hardware network IDs. 10. After completing your SystemBuilder program, click the Build and Upload System button SystemBuilder – “Finish” Window FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 29 FlipTop Media Center...
  • Page 34 SystemBuilder provides a convenient method of selecting and assigning Net IDs to devices. 30 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC 1. Ensure that all network devices are connected to the control system. 2. After completing your SystemBuilder program, click the Build and Upload button SystemBuilder –...

  • Page 35: Configuring With Simpl Windows

    Crestron QM-FTMC SystemBuilder – “Set Network IDs” Window Configuring with SIMPL Windows NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to configure the QM-FTMC, Crestron recommends SystemBuilder software for configuring and tuning a QuickMedia system. NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include...
  • Page 36 Alternatively, you can drag the device from the Cresnet Control Modules folder onto the Net ID. Supported devices include network control modules, lighting modules and a variety of Crestron wired touchpanels. In Program Manager, the C2Net-Device symbol contains no signals; to program a controlled Cresnet device, expand C2Net-Device in Program View.
  • Page 37 C2Net-Device, Slot 5 Setting the Net ID in Device Settings Double-click the QM-FTMC icon in the upper pane to open the “Device Settings” window. This window displays QM-FTMC device information. The Net ID can be changed in this window using the Net ID tab, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 38 FlipTop Media Center “Device Settings” Window NOTE: This procedure sets the Net ID for the QM-FTMC in the program only. It does not automatically set the Net ID for the QM-FTMC itself. SIMPL Windows automatically changes Net ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same Net ID already exists in the program.
  • Page 39 Crestron QM-FTMC QM-FTMC Symbol – Detail View of Basic Controls QM-FTMC Basic Controls - Signal Descriptions Continued on the following page Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION AND NAME Indicates that TTL H-sync is detected on the COMPUTER input.
  • Page 40 FlipTop Media Center QM-FTMC Basic Controls - Signal Descriptions (continued) NOTE: Use an Analog Initialize to send a decimal input signal to the symbol. NOTE: Returned values match values that were selected for the <VidInput Select> and <AudInput Select> inputs.
  • Page 41 Crestron QM-FTMC Microphone Controls The Microphone Controls module is built into slot 02 of the QM-FTMC. The unit provides two microphone/line level inputs labeled MIC 1/LINE 1 and MIC 2/LINE 2, with muting, phantom power, noise gating, and level monitoring. In addition, auto-compensation models provide four bands of equalization (160Hz, 500Hz, 1.2kHz, and 3kHz).
  • Page 42 ID (or a user defined number for systems with multiple Cresnets), which will be used by the receiver to automatically recall the video peaking/gain/skew parameters. QM-FTMC Microphone Control - Signal Descriptions Continued on the following page 38 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC...
  • Page 43 Crestron QM-FTMC QM-FTMC Microphone Control - Signal Descriptions (continued) Continued on the following page Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION AND NAME Indicates that phantom power has been enabled. Digital output: High/1 = Phantom power is on; Low/0 = Phantom <PhantomEnable-F>...
  • Page 44 NOTE: Refer to page 43 for adjustment details of the microphone inputs. Buttons The Buttons module is built into slot 03 of the QM-FTMC. It consists of a keypad 10 to 20 buttons with LED indicators, and two bargraphs. The button presses are fixed and map to <press>...
  • Page 45 No other combinations are valid. That is, two buttons cannot be combined horizontally; the buttons on rows 2 and 3 cannot be combined. QM-FTMC Symbol – Detail View of Buttons QM-FTMC Buttons - Signal Descriptions Continued on the following page Operations &...

  • Page 46: Example Program

    FlipTop Media Center QM-FTMC Buttons - Signal Descriptions Example Program An example program for the QM-FTMC is available from the “Example Program” section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms 42 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC SIGNAL TYPE AND DESCRIPTION NAME Activates the corresponding LED for as long as the input is high.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Qm-Ftmc Microphone Inputs

    Crestron QM-FTMC Adjusting the QM-FTMC Microphone Inputs Once a QM-FTMC is installed and configured, settings for gain, gating level, attack time, and decay time should be set using the SystemBuilder finish tab. NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of the most recently released features.
  • Page 48 Mic On Attack Time SIGNAL LEVEL OUTPUT SIGNAL Gating Level Reached Attack Time 44 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC Clipping Level Gating Level Decay Time Gating Level Reached Mic On Decay Time Operations & Installation Guide - DOC. 6311A Crestron QM-FTMC...
  • Page 49 Setting the Gating Level The QM-FTMC provides an input level gating function that will mute a microphone signal when the input sound level is below a user-set threshold. This function can be enabled or disabled via software commands.

  • Page 50: Uploading And Upgrading

    Crestron Toolbox. The following sections define how one would upload a SIMPL Windows program to the control system, or upgrade the firmware of the QM-FTMC. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communications.
  • Page 51 (pins 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8). edure in this section provides details for RS-232 communication FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 47 FlipTop Media Center ommercially n e-Control...
  • Page 52 Hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS) enabled. • Software handshaking (XON/XOFF) not enabled. 2. After setting the correct parameters, click OK to return to the Crestron Toolbox main window. 3. Select Tools | System Info. If the connection is successful, the System Info window displays the processor and device information.

  • Page 53: Uploading A Simpl Windows Program

    1. Verify that the procedure for “Communication Settings” that begins on page 46 has been performed. 2. Once communication is established, click Tools | System Info. The Functions menu becomes available. FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 49 FlipTop Media Center...
  • Page 54 FlipTop Media Center NOTE: The available functions depend on the type of device. 50 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC Crestron Toolbox– Tools | System Info 3. Select Functions | SIMPL Program… Functions Menu – SIMPL Program Selection The “SIMPL Program” window permits you to browse for a compiled program file (.spz), and allows you to upload to internal flash or compact...
  • Page 55 6. To verify that the program has been transferred successfully, select Functions | SIMPL Program. Details about the current program loaded in the control system are displayed in the upper left corner of the “SIMPL Program” window. FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 51 FlipTop Media Center...

  • Page 56: Firmware Upgrade

    FlipTop Media Center Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade To take advantage of all the QM-FTMC features, it is important that the unit file has the extension .upg. contains the latest firmware available. Please check the Crestron website for the latest version of firmware. Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted.
  • Page 57 6. The Open window allows you to browse to the desired filename (.upg) file. Click Open to begin the transfer. “Open” Window 7. The “Firmware” window reopens and indicates the new firmware version. FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 53 FlipTop Media Center...

  • Page 58: Problem Solving

    FlipTop Media Center Problem Solving The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. QM-FTMC Troubleshooting TROUBLE QM-FTMC not functioning. PWR LED does not illuminate. No video output displayed.

  • Page 59: Further Inquiries

    [1-888-273-7876]. For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the 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 to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

  • Page 60: Appendix A: International Receptacles

    UK, 250V, 13A, BLK 6003291 PWR-FR-B POWER RECEPTACLE, FRENCH, 250V, 16A, 56 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC COUNTRIES Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chad, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Eritrea,...

  • Page 61: Appendix B: Quickmedia Installation And Compensation

    NOTE: If auto compensation is used in your QM system, all QM devices must use it. If it is not used in your QM system, it must not be used for any of the QM devices. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A FlipTop Media Center FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 57...
  • Page 62 FlipTop Media Center Auto Compensation with a Self-Peaking Receiver Crestron's innovative self-peaking audio circuit eliminates the need to peak the audio signal. Without self-peaking the same peak and boost values are applied equally to the video and audio signals. When these signals travel the same path, this arrangement is satisfactory.

  • Page 63: Compatibility Charts

    Auto Compensation with Audio Breakaway RMCRX MD8x8 TRANSMITTERS MD4x2 MD7x2 MD5x1 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A QM RECEIVERS RMCRX- RXA* MD7x2 QM RECEIVERS RMCRX- RXA* MD7x2 FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC • 59 FlipTop Media Center TPMC MD5x1 TPMC MD5x1...
  • Page 64 MD8x8 TRANSMITTERS MD4x2 MD7x2 MD5x1 Manual Compensation with Audio Breakaway MD8x8 TRANSMITTERS MD4x2 MD7x2 MD5x1 60 • FlipTop Media Center: QM-FTMC QM RECEIVERS RMCRX RXA* MD7x2 RMCRX- QM RECEIVERS RMCRX RMCRX- RXA* MD7x2 Operations & Installation Guide - DOC. 6311A...

  • Page 65: Return And Warranty Policies

    CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures.
  • Page 66 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6311A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2011598) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 08.05 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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