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  • Page 1 Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. WARNING: • Keep these instructions. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, • Heed all warnings. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR • Follow all instructions. MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED •...
  • Page 3 Crestron, the Crestron logo, Cresnet, Crestron e-Control, Crestron Studio, Crestron Toolbox, e-Control, Fusion RV, and SystemBuilder are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher Contents High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Introduction ..........................1 Features and Functions ....................1 Specifications ......................3 Physical Description ....................6 Setup ............................13 Network Wiring ......................13 Identity Code ......................13 Installation ......................... 14 Hardware Hookup .....................

  • Page 7: High-Bandwidth Rgb Matrix Switcher: Cen-Rgbhvhb

    LCD front panel for easy setup and standalone operation ® • Crestron system integration via Cresnet or Ethernet • Very low power consumption and a quiet fanless design • 3-space rack mountable Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 1...
  • Page 8 Full-featured Front Panel The CEN-RGBHVHB is fully operable out-of-the-box for use as a standalone switcher. Featuring an informative LCD display, quick-adjust knob, and quick access buttons, the front panel supports essential switcher operation without requiring a computer or control system.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Integration with a Crestron control system also provides the gateway to ® Fusion RV and e-Control remote control and management solutions. Specifications Specifications for the CEN-RGBHVHB are listed in the following table. CEN-RGBHVHB Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video/RGB Switcher...
  • Page 10 Power Requirements Main Power 1 amp maximum @ 100-240 volts ac, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 30 watts maximum Cresnet Power Usage None Default Net ID (Continued on following page) 4 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 11 13.13 in (334 mm) Weight 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) 1. Sync detection reports discrete H and V signals only. 2. 4-channel on CEN-RGBHVHB8X4 and CEN-RGBHVHB12X4; 8-channel on CEN-RGBHVHB8X8 and CEN-RGBHVHB12X8. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 5...

  • Page 12: Physical Description

    High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on the CEN-RGBHVHB. CEN-RGBHVHB8X4 Front View CEN-RGBHVHB8X4 Rear View 6 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 13 Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher CEN-RGBHVHB8X8 Front View CEN-RGBHVHB8X8 Rear View CEN-RGBHVHB12X4 Front View Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 7...
  • Page 14 High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB CEN-RGBHVHB12X4 Rear View CEN-RGBHVHB12X8 Front View CEN-RGBHVHB12X8 Rear View 8 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 15 Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher CEN-RGBHVHB8X4, CEN-RGBHVHB8X8, CEN-RGBHVHB12X4, CEN-RGBHVHB12X8 Overall Dimensions (CEN-RGBHVHB12X8 Shown) High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB  9 Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 16 (1) push button & red LED, executes routing Quick-Adjust Knob (1) continuous turn rotary encoder, adjusts menu parameters (4 or 8) push buttons & red LEDs, select output destination(s) (Continued on following page) 10 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 17 (1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug (1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet control network; Does not draw power from the network (Continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 11...
  • Page 18 2. 1 – 8 on CEN-RGBHVHB8X4 and CEN-RGBHVHB8X8; 1 – 12 on CEN-RGBHVHB12X4 and CEN-RGBHVHB12X8. 3. 1 – 4 on CEN-RGBHVHB8X4 and CEN-RGBHVHB12X4; 1 – 8 on CEN-RGBHVHB8X8 and CEN-RGBHVHB12X8. 4. Sync detection reports discrete H and V signals only. 12 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...

  • Page 19: Setup

    NOTE: The latest software can be downloaded from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/software). The Net ID of the CEN-RGBHVHB has been factory set to 33. The Net IDs of Net ID multiple CEN-RGBHVHB devices in the same system must be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox (refer to “Establishing...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Two “ears” and an appropriate number of longer screws are provided with the CEN-RGBHVHB so that the unit can be rack mounted. These ears must be installed prior to mounting. Complete the following procedure to attach the ears to the unit.
  • Page 21 CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage, use only the rack ears Crestron provides for this device. There are screws that secure each side of the CEN-RGBHVHB top cover. Using a #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws closest to the front panel from one side of the unit.

  • Page 22: Hardware Hookup

    Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB Stacking Four “feet” are provided with the CEN-RGBHVHB so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or stacked. These feet should be attached prior to the hookup procedure.
  • Page 23 Label the Buttons Use Crestron Engraver software to print custom labels for the CEN-RGBHVHB’s front panel buttons and LEDS. Crestron recommends printing on 100-pound paper. Paper weighing less than 100 pounds tends to crumple while sliding in, while paper weighing more than 100 pounds may not fit.

  • Page 24: Uploading And Upgrading

    Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the CEN-RGBHVHB using the expected communication protocol (indirect). Select the Cresnet ID of the CEN-RGBHVHB and the address book entry of the control system that is connected to the CEN-RGBHVHB.

  • Page 25: Programs And Firmware

    Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher The COMPUTER port on the CEN-RGBHVHB connects to the USB port on the PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable: Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected communication protocol (USB).

  • Page 26: Program Checks

    A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device. Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the CEN-RGBHVHB. The entry should list the CEN-RGBHVHB’s IP ID (specified on the CEN-RGBHVHB’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Crestron CEN-RGBHVHB High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher Operation Menu Structure The overall front panel menu structure of the CEN-RGBHVHB is shown in the following illustration. Subsequent paragraphs describe the individual pages and their functions. CEN-RGBHVHB Menu Structure Setup Menu Setup Menu...
  • Page 28 Password Entry Screen < > The default password for the CEN-RGBHVHB is 12345. You can change the password using the Control Setup / Password screen (refer to “Control: Password” on page 40). Use the buttons below the < and > symbols on the display to navigate to a digit to set.
  • Page 29 Press ENTER to return the display to the “Input Compensation” screen. Press ENTER to select another input or use the quick-adjust knob to select another Audio Setup parameter. The next parameter is Output Volume. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 23...
  • Page 30 Audio Setup parameter. The next parameter is Input Names. Audio: “Input Names” Screen Input Names Audio Setup Input Names To set up an input name, press the ENTER button. 24 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 31 Press ENTER to save the new setting. The display returns to the “Sel. output to name” screen. Use the quick-adjust knob to select another output or press MENU to return to the “Output Names” screen. From the “Output Names” screen, use the Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 25...
  • Page 32 Use the quick-adjust knob to select another parameter. The next parameter is Audio Setup Bass. Audio: “Audio Setup -- Bass” Screen Bass Audio Setup Bass Press ENTER to adjust bass settings. Adjust Bass Screen To adjust bass Press an output 26 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 33 Treble Setting Screen Output 1 Treble 0.0 dB To adjust the setting, use the quick-adjust knob to set treble gain between -15.0 dB and +15.0 dB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 27...
  • Page 34 To set up an input name, press the ENTER button. “Sel. input to name” Screen Sel. input to name 1:IN1 Use the quick-adjust knob to select the input being named. Then press ENTER. 28 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 35 Audio blanking may be used to mute the audio signal during video blanking. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 29...
  • Page 36 Input termination can be set to 75 or 510 Ω. Press an appropriate IN button to verify or change the current setting. “Input Termination” Selection Screen Input 1 75 Ohms 30 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 37 Press ENTER to save the new setting. The display returns to the “Blanking Setup” screen. Press ENTER to select another output. Use the quick-adjust knob to select another category. The next category is Network Setup. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 31...
  • Page 38 Press ENTER to save the IP address. The display returns to the “IP Address” screen. Use the quick-adjust knob to select another Network Setup parameter. The next parameter is Subnet Mask. 32 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 39 Use the quick-adjust knob to select another Network Setup parameter. The next parameter is DHCP. Network: “DHCP” Screen DHCP Network Setup DHCP To set DHCP, press ENTER. Use the quick-adjust knob to turn DHCP on or off. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 33...
  • Page 40 Press ENTER to save the new setting. The display returns to the “HostName” screen. Use the quick-adjust knob to select another Network Setup parameter. The next parameter is MAC Address. 34 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 41 Control: “Backlight” Screen Backlight Control Setup Backlight To set the backlight level, press ENTER. Use the quick-adjust knob to set the backlight level to low, medium or high. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 35...
  • Page 42 Use the quick-adjust knob to select another Control Setup parameter. The next parameter is Info. Control: “Info” Screen Info Control Setup Info To view information about the CEN-RGBHVHB, press ENTER. 36 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 43 “Info” Menu Info Info The Info submenu is divided into HW (hardware) OPS (operation), and COM (communications) sections. To view information about the CEN-RGBHVHB hardware, press the button below “Hardware Version” Screen Hardware Version: 10001 << >> NOTE: Use the buttons below << and >> to scroll through the information on each screen.
  • Page 44 << >> RAM “Heap” Screen Heap: 534 KB / 28566 KB (1%) << >> RAM “File System” Screen File System: 0 KB / 2048 KB (0%) << >> 38 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...
  • Page 45 TOTAL RAM: 32768 KB << >> To view the firmware version and serial number of the CEN-RGBHVHB, press MENU to return to the “Info” screen then press the button below OPS. CEN-RGBHVHB Firmware and Serial Number Screen CEN-RGBHVHB8x8 High-Bandwidth Switcher [v1.000.0006, ] <<...
  • Page 46 MENU to return to the “Control Setup” category screen. You can then use the quick-adjust knob to select another category or press MENU again to display the “Exit Setup Menu” screen. 40 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...

  • Page 47: Routing Signals

    The LED below TAKE blinks on and off. Press the TAKE button to execute the routing that has been selected. The TAKE LED stops blinking when routing changes have been executed. To exit View or Route mode, press the MENU button. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 41...

  • Page 48: Sync Mode

    The recommended initial values for each parameter are as follows: • Mix Input Level: • Threshold: • Depth: • Attack Time: • Hold Time: • Release Time: 42 • High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C...

  • Page 49: Problem Solving

    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. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C High-Bandwidth RGB Matrix Switcher: CEN-RGBHVHB • 43...

  • Page 50: Reference Documents

    Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the capabilities of the CEN-RGBHVHB, 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 51: Return And Warranty Policies

    Crestron Limited Warranty Crestron Electronics, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from Crestron, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1) year;...
  • Page 52 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 7157C (2030038) 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON 03.13 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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