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Crestron QuickMedia QM-MD8X8 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Crestron QM-MD8X8 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Operations 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. ©2006 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron QM-MD8X8 Contents 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 Introduction ... 1 Features and Functions ... 1 Applications... 2 Internal Block Diagram ... 4 Specifications ... 6 Physical Description... 6 Industry Compliance ... 9 Setup ... 11 Network Wiring... 11 QuickMedia Wiring... 11 Identity Code ...

  • Page 5: 8X8 Quickmedia™ Matrix Switcher: Qm-Md8X8

    • Control system program can operate the switch via digital, analog, and serial control • QuickMedia ports include Cresnet distribution to simplify termination of QuickMedia and Cresnet wiring 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 1 ® ® ports with 24VDC power...

  • Page 6: Applications

    8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Applications The following diagrams show a QM-MD8X8 in a lecture hall application and a business application. QM-MD8X8 in a Lecture Hall Application 2 • 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8 Crestron QM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A...
  • Page 7 QM-MD8X8 in a Business Application For more information on this and other QM applications, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide (Doc. 6244) which is available from the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/manuals). Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A 8X8 QuickMedia™...

  • Page 8: Internal Block Diagram

    Internal Block Diagram The following diagram represents the switching abilities of the QM-MD8X8. The QM-MD8X8 can be operated locally (local mode) using buttons on the front panel, or remotely from a control system (system mode). For more information, refer to “Operating Modes”...
  • Page 9 Crestron QM-MD8X8 Up to two tiers of QM-MD8X8s can be cascaded to provide up to 64 QM inputs through one QM-MD8X8 as shown in the following block diagram. Multiple QM-MD8X8s Cascaded to One QM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Specifications Specifications for the QM-MD8X8 are listed in the following table. QM-MD8X8 Specifications Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on your QM-MD8X8. QM-MD8X8 Physical View (front) 6 • 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8...
  • Page 11 Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher 17.03 in (43.24 cm) 16.92 in (42.98 cm) CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS PWR LED Indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet control network. 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 7 6.64 in (16.86 cm) DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 12 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (continued) (continued on following page) 8 • 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8 CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS NET LED Indicates communication with Cresnet System. AUDIO BREAK When in Local mode, enables audio break. When in System mode, LED indicates audio break is enabled.

  • Page 13: Industry Compliance

    Crestron QM-MD8X8 Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (continued) Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the QM-MD8X8 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A 8X8 QuickMedia™...
  • Page 14 10 • 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

  • Page 15: Setup

    Installations are flexible, affordable, and fast. For more information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications Guide (Doc. 6244) which is available for download from the Crestron website. CRESCAT-QM Cable NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2”...

  • Page 16: Identity Code

    8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Identity Code The Net ID of the QM-MD8X8 has been factory set to 06. The Net IDs of multiple QM-MD8X8 devices in the same system must be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via the Crestron Toolbox. When setting the Net ID, consider the following: For more details, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
  • Page 17 75 watts of power to each group of QM ports to ensure that sufficient power is available for QM devices that are connected to the QM-MD8X8. The C2N-SPWS300 can also supply the power required by the QM-MD8X8.
  • Page 18 C2N-SPWS300 System Power Supply Operations Guide (Doc. 8190). NOTE: Power to the QM ports on the QM-MD8X8 can be applied using other configurations. The total power usage of each port group must not exceed the port group’s available input power.

  • Page 19: 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 view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.

  • Page 20: Programming With Simpl Windows

    8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the QM-MD8X8, it is recommended to use SystemBuilder and Digital Media Tools software for configuring and tuning a QuickMedia system. SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control systems.

  • Page 21: Programming Manager

    Detail View. A description for each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1). Example Program An example program for the QM-MD8X8 is available from the “Example Program” section of the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/exampleprograms). Search for qm_8X8_demo.ZIP.

  • Page 22: Uploading And Upgrading

    Establishing Communication Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the QM-MD8X8; refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There is a single method of communication; indirect communication via the control system. Indirect Communication via Control System Programs and Firmware For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.

  • Page 23: Operation

    System mode. Local Mode Operation-Switching Signal Routing Signals coming in to the QM-MD8X8 can be switched to individual or multiple output locations. Additionally, the audio and video portions of an input signal can be switched simultaneously or separately.
  • Page 24 NOTE: If ENTER has not been pressed, you can go back and “undo” changes made to the current routing. 1. Press LOCAL to place the QM-MD8X8 in the Local mode (the LOCAL LED is flashing slowly). 2. Press AUDIO BREAK to turn on the audio break function. The AUDIO BREAK and A LEDs will turn on.

  • Page 25: Problem Solving

    When calculating the length of wire for a particular Cresnet run, the wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be connected must be taken into consideration. Use Crestron Certified Wire only. If Cresnet units are to be daisy- Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A 8X8 QuickMedia™...

  • Page 26: Reference Documents

    Cresnet power usage of the entire chain. If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the Cresnet power usage of that unit is the Cresnet power usage of the entire run. The wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of the run should be used in the following equation to calculate the cable length value on the equation’s left side.

  • Page 27: Future Updates

    Crestron QM-MD8X8 Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the QM-MD8X8, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.

  • Page 28: Return And Warranty Policies

    (property or economic damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.
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  • Page 30 8X8 QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher Crestron QM-MD8X8 This page is intentionally left blank. 26 • 8X8 QuickMedia™ Switcher: QM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A...
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  • Page 32 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6260A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2009922) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 02.06 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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