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  • Page 1 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller & DM CAT Receiver ® Operations & Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the DM-RMC-100 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 Contents DigitalMedia™ Room Controller & DM Introduction ... 1 Features and Functions ... 1 Applications... 5 Specifications ... 6 Physical Description... 10 Setup ... 18 Network Wiring... 18 Identity Code ... 19 Installation ... 19 Hardware Hookup ... 21 Programming Software ...

  • Page 5: Digitalmedia™ Room Controller & Dm ® Cat Receiver: Dm-Rmc-100

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller & ® CAT Receiver: DM-RMC-100 Introduction The DM-RMC-100 provides a convenient one-box interface solution to support a single display device as part of a complete DigitalMedia™ system. It functions as a DM providing a single HDMI compact, low-profile design allows the DM-RMC-100 to be installed discreetly behind a flat panel display or above a ceiling mounted projector.
  • Page 6 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Features and Functions (Continued) • Provides relay screen/lift control • Supports a power current sensor or contact closure • Affords single-wire connection from a DM switcher or transmitter • Provides 10/100 Ethernet connection for display device or control system •...
  • Page 7 Crestron DM-RMC-100 Multimedia Display Interface A single HDMI digital AV output port is provided on the DM-RMC-100, supporting HDMI with HDCP, Deep Color and 3D, handling WUXGA computer resolutions and 1080p60 HDTV with multi-channel HD lossless audio, all through a single connection. The HDMI output can also handle DVI signals using an appropriate adapter or interface cable ports provided for controlling the display device, plus two relays for...
  • Page 8 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Keyboard/Mouse Extender When connected to a DM series switcher or DM-TX-100 transmitter (both sold separately), the DM-RMC-100 functions as a keyboard/mouse extender, allowing a USB HID (Human Interface Device) compliant keyboard and/or mouse to be connected at the display location, and used to control a computer or other host device located at the central equipment rack or some other remote location.

  • Page 9: Applications

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 Applications The diagram below shows a DM-RMC-100 in a classroom application. DM-RMC-100 in a Classroom Application For more information on this and other DM-RMC-100 applications, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789). Operations &...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Specifications Specifications for the DM-RMC-100 are listed in the following table. DM-RMC-100 Specifications SPECIFICATION Video Input Signal Type Output Signal Types Formats Input Resolutions Progressive (Continued on following page) 6 • Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DETAILS DM CAT (DigitalMedia over twisted-pair copper wire)
  • Page 11 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DM-RMC-100 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION Video Input Resolutions Progressive (Continued) Interlaced Output Resolutions Audio Input Signal Type Output Signal Type Formats Communications DigitalMedia (Continued on following page) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT DETAILS 1920 x 1080 @ 24 Hz (1080p24) 1920 x 1080 @ 25 Hz (1080p25) 1920 x 1080 @ 50 Hz (1080p50)
  • Page 12 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT DM-RMC-100 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION Communications (Continued) Ethernet Power Requirements DMNet Power Usage Minimum 2-Series Control System Update File Environmental Temperature Humidity Heat Dissipation Enclosure Chassis Mounting Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight (Continued on following page) 8 • Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DETAILS 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX,...
  • Page 13 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DM-RMC-100 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION Available Accessories CBL-HD CBL-HD-DVI CNSP-XX CNXRMCS DM-CBL DM-CONN DM-DR IRP2 MP-WP140 MP-WP152 MP-WP185 1. HDMI requires an appropriate adapter or interface cable to accommodate a DVI signal. CBL-HD-DVI interface cable available separately. 2. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron Web site. Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes.

  • Page 14: Physical Description

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your DM-RMC-100. DM-RMC-100 Physical View (Front) 10 • Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 Crestron DM-RMC-100 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F...
  • Page 15 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT DM-RMC-100 Physical View (Back) Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 • 11 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F...
  • Page 16 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT DM-RMC-100 Overall Dimensions (Front View) 4.54 in (116 mm) DM-RMC-100 Overall Dimensions (Bottom View) 12 • Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 5.15 in (131 mm) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F Crestron DM-RMC-100 1.41 in (36 mm)
  • Page 17 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DM-RMC-100 Overall Dimensions (Rear View) Connectors, Controls & Indicators CONNECTORS CONTROLS & INDICATORS DM LINK LED (Continued on following page) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT PWR LED (1) Green LED, indicates operating power supplied via DMNet (1) Green LED, indicates connection to an upstream DM...
  • Page 18 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) CONNECTORS CONTROLS & INDICATORS SETUP (LED and (Continued on following page) 14 • Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 VIDEO LED (1) Red/green dual color LED, indicates video signal presence and lock status: Red –...

  • Page 19: Controls And Indicators

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) CONNECTORS CONTROLS & INDICATORS (Continued on following page) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT SENS (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Digital/contact closure sensing input; Rated for 0-24 Volts DC, referenced to ground;...
  • Page 20 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) CONNECTORS CONTROLS & INDICATORS 16 • Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 IR (1-2) (1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block comprising two IR/Serial ports; IR output up to 1.1 MHz; 1-way serial TTL/RS-232 (0-5 Volts) up to 19200 baud 4, 5 DM INPUT...
  • Page 21 Crestron DM-RMC-100 1. Interface connectors for 24 A B G, COM, IR, RELAY and SENS ports are provided with the unit. 2. HDMI requires an appropriate adapter or interface cable to accommodate a DVI signal. CBL-HD-DVI interface cable sold separately. 3.

  • Page 22: Setup

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Setup Network Wiring When wiring the DMNet network, consider the following: NOTE: DMNet wiring and Cresnet • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 23: Identity Code

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 Identity Code NOTE: In the SIMPL™ Windows program, when the DM-RMC-100 is dropped onto an output card of a DM switcher, its IP ID is assigned automatically and does not require additional programming. Use the information below when the DM-RMC-100 is dropped directly into an Ethernet slot on the control system in SIMPL Windows, without a DM switcher.
  • Page 24 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Use the following procedure to install the DM-RMC-100. 1. Attach supplied connector plugs to the appropriate cables. Refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page 21. 2. Attach the included metal mounting plate (2019091) to the mounting surface using four screws (not supplied).

  • Page 25: Hardware Hookup

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 18. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the DM-RMC-100, use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
  • Page 26 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Hardware Connections for the DM-RMC-100 (Back View) DM INPUT: From Switcher or Transmitter NOTE: Ensure the unit is properly grounded by mounting it to a metal electrical box or connecting a wire from the unit’s ground screw to building/earth ground.

  • Page 27: Programming Software

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 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 http://support.crestron.com.

  • Page 28: Configuration Manager

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Configuration Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Manager Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library. 1. To incorporate the DM-RMC-100 into the system, drag the DM-RMC-100 from the DigitalMedia | DM Receivers folder of the Device Library and drop it into either of the following System Views: •...
  • Page 29 Crestron DM-RMC-100 C2ENET-2 Device, Slot 8 (Using Output Card in a DM Switcher) C2ENET-2 Device, Slot 8 (Using Ethernet Slot on Control System) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Room Controller, CAT: DM-RMC-100 • 25...
  • Page 30 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT 2. If additional DM-RMC-100 devices are to be added, repeat step 1 for each device. Each DM-RMC-100 is assigned a different IP ID number as it is added. 3. If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the IP ID, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 31: Uploading And Upgrading

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, firmware) can be transferred to the device.
  • Page 32 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT 3. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the DM-RMC-100 using the TCP connection type and enter the IP address of the DM-RMC-100. 4. Display the DM-RMC-100’s “System Info” window (click the icon);...
  • Page 33 Crestron DM-RMC-100 Via LAN Port TCP/IP Communication via LAN Port of DM-RMC-100 PC Running Crestron Toolbox To establish TCP/IP communication between the PC and the DM-RMC-100 via the LAN port of the DM-RMC-100: 1. Use the Device Discovery Tool in Crestron Toolbox to find the IP address of the DM-RMC-100.

  • Page 34: Firmware

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Firmware Firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron Web site as new features are developed after product releases. For details on upgrading, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. Check the Crestron Web site to find the latest firmware.

  • Page 35: Ip Configuration

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 IP Configuration If the DM-RMC-100 is used in a standalone configuration (i.e. without a DM switcher), use Crestron Toolbox to create the IP table entry for the DM-RMC-100. NOTE: If the DM-RMC-100 is connected directly to a DM switcher, the IP table entry for the DM-RMC-100 is created automatically.

  • Page 36: Problem Solving

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. DM-RMC-100 Troubleshooting TROUBLE Device does not function. PWR LED does not illuminate. DM LINK LED does not illuminate.
  • Page 37 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DM-RMC-100 Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE VIDEO LED is green but video on connected display is black. CNTRL LED is red. CNTRL LED flashes red/green. Loss of functionality due to electrostatic discharge. NOTE: For more advanced diagnostics, use the DM tool in Crestron Toolbox.

  • Page 38: Check Network Wiring

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Check Network Wiring Use the In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your Right Wire installation topology, Crestron Certified Wire and only Crestron Certified Wire may be used. Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using improper wire.

  • Page 39: Reference Documents

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 NOTE: All Crestron certified DMNet 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 A conductor and the B conductor. Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron Web site.

  • Page 40: Return And Warranty Policies

    DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.

  • Page 41: Gnu General Public License

    Crestron DM-RMC-100 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT 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. PREAMBLE The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 42 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT 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 43 Crestron DM-RMC-100 DigitalMedia™ Room Controller, CAT 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. 6.
  • Page 44 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6743-1F 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2027682) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 02.11 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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