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Crestron DigitalMedia DM-TX-100/-F Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 NOTE: Plug the included dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. This device includes an aggregation of separate independent works that are each generally copyrighted by Crestron Electronics, Inc., with all rights reserved. One of those independent works, Linux Bridge Project, is copyrighted under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, Version2, reproduced in “GNU General Public License”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reference Documents....................27 Further Inquiries ......................27 Future Updates ......................27 Return and Warranty Policies ....................28 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ..............28 CRESTRON Limited Warranty................. 28 GNU General Public License ....................29 Contents • i Operations Guide – DOC. 6810C...

  • Page 5: Digitalmedia™ Cat & Fiber Transmitters 100: Dm-Tx-100/-F

    1. For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. Up to two DM Repeaters, Model DM-DR (sold separately), may be required. Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789) for complete wiring guidelines. It is available from the Crestron Web site at www.crestron.com/digitalmedia.
  • Page 6 3. For DigitalMedia fiber wiring, use CresFiber or other quality duplex multimode fiber optic cable. Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789) for complete wiring guidelines. 2 • DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100: DM-TX-100/-F...
  • Page 7 Embedded Device Control The primary objective of every Crestron system is to enable prec isely the control desired for a seamless user experience.

  • Page 8: Applications

    DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F Applications he following diagrams show a DM-TX-100 and DM-TX-100-F in a basic application. DM-TX-100 in a Basic A pplication 4 • DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100: DM-TX-100/-F Operations Guide – DOC. 6810C...
  • Page 9 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 DM-TX-100-F in a Basic Application No LAN connection is required for these devices to transmit HDMI and USB in a point-to-point configuration. If you wish to use the control ports (IR, RS-232, Relay, Sense) from a control system, you can connect either LAN port (on the DM-TX-100/-F) to the control system’s network.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F Specifications Specifications for the DM-TX-100/-F are listed in the following table. DM-TX-100/-F Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Input Signal Types HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort Multimode Output Signal Type DM-TX-100 DM CAT (DigitalMedia over twisted pair copper wire)
  • Page 11 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 DM-TX-100/-F Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio Input Signal Types HDMI, DisplayPort Multimode Output Signal Type DM-TX-100 DM CAT DM-TX-100-F DM Fiber ® Formats Dolby Digital , Dolby Digital EX, Dolby ® ®...
  • Page 12 2. Power for the DM-TX-100-F may be drawn from DMNet or local power supply. Power supply included with DM-TX-100-F. 3. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes. 4. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.

  • Page 13: Physical Description

    Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your DM-TX-100/-F. DM-TX-100/-F Physical View (Bottom Ports of DM-TX-100 Shown*) For bottom ports of DM-TX-100-F, refer to illustration at the bottom of page 10.
  • Page 14 DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DM-TX-100/-F Overall Dimensions (Top View) 4.56 in (116 mm) 1.43 in (37 mm) DM-TX-100/-F Overall Dimensions (Front View of DM-TX-100 Shown) 6.38 in (162 mm) 7.60 in (193 mm) 3.54 in (90 mm) 4.13 in...
  • Page 15 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Connectors, Controls & Indicators CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION CONTROLS & INDICATORS HDMI IN (1) 19-pin Type A HDMI female HDMI digital video/audio input Supports DVI and DisplayPort Multimode USB HID (1) USB Type B female USB 1.1 host port for connection to the...
  • Page 16 Brown 7. For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. Up to two DM Repeaters, model DM-DR (sold separately) may be required. Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789) for complete wiring guidelines. 8. DMNet wiring is not compatible with Cresnet wiring. DMNet wiring cannot be daisy chained.
  • Page 17 HDMI signal. The M port carries data. 11. For DigitalMedia fiber wiring, use CresFiber or other quality duplex multimode fiber optic cable. Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789) for complete wiring guidelines.

  • Page 18: Setup

    The IP ID is set within the DM-TX-100/-F IP table using Crestron Toolbox. For information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple DM-TX-100/-F devices in the same system must be unique.

  • Page 19: Hardware Hookup

    Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 14 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the DM-TX-100/-F use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Hardware Connections for the DM-TX-100/-F (Top View)
  • Page 20 (~4.6 meters). NOTE: When used without a DM switcher, the DM-TX-100/-F can be powered by a PW-2407RU or any Crestron 24 Volt power supply. Power supply included with DM-TX-100-F, not included with DM-TX-100. 16 • DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100: DM-TX-100/-F...

  • Page 21: 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 Web site. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at www.crestron.com/support.
  • Page 22 DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F Locating the DM-TX-100 and DM-TX-100-F in the Device Library 2. Drag the DM-TX-100 or DM-TX-100-F from the Device Library and drop it into either of the following in the System Views: •...
  • Page 23 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 C2ENet Device, Slot 8 (DM-TX-100-F Shown Using Input Card in DM Switcher) In the second example, the DM-TX-100/-F can be dragged directly to a card such as the C2ENET-2, in the Ethernet slot of the control system, when it is to be used without a DM switcher.
  • Page 24 IP ID of each unit. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 14. 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 on the icon or dragging it into Detail View.

  • Page 25: Uploading And Upgrading

    DM-TX-100/-F Crestron Toolbox The DM-TX-100/-F connects to a PC via Ethernet: 1. Use the Device Discovery Tool in Crestron Toolbox to find the IP address of the DM-TX-100/-F. The tool is available in Toolbox version 1.15.143 or later. NOTE: When the DM-TX-100/-F is used in a standalone configuration (not used with a DM switcher), DHCP is enabled by default.
  • Page 26 DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F 2. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the DM-TX-100/-F using the TCP connection type, and enter the IP address of the DM-TX-100/-F. 3. Display the “System Info” window of the DM-TX-100/-F (click the icon);...

  • Page 27: Firmware

    For details on upgrading, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. Check the Crestron Web site to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.) To upgrade DM-TX-100/-F firmware: 1.

  • Page 28: Ip Configuration

    If the DM-TX-100/-F is used in a standalone configuration (not connected to a DM switcher), use Crestron Toolbox to create the IP table of the DM-TX-100/-F: NOTE: If the DM-TX-100/-F connects is connected to a DM switcher, the IP table entry of the DM-TX-100/-F is created automatically.

  • Page 29: Problem Solving

    Improper grounding. Check that all ground functionality due connections have been made to electrostatic properly. discharge. NOTE: For more advanced diagnostics, use the DMTool in Crestron Toolbox. DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100: DM-TX-100/-F • 25 Operations Guide – DOC. 6810C...

  • Page 30: Check Network Wiring

    Use the Right Wire To ensure optimum performance over the full range of your installation topology, use Crestron Certified Wire only. Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using improper wire.

  • Page 31: Reference Documents

    Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron Web site (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.

  • Page 32: Return And Warranty Policies

    Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if any. 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 33: Gnu General Public License

    Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document but changing it is not allowed.
  • Page 34 DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee. 2. You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change.
  • Page 35 Crestron DM-TX-100/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 100 modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.
  • Page 36 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6810C 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2024217) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 11.10 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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