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  • Page 1 Crestron MediaManager™ Control, Switching and Management Applications 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. ©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MediaManager™ Device Feature Chart ..........33 MediaManager Applications/Solutions ..............34 MediaManager for Schools ..............34 MediaManager for Business..............35 MediaManager Configuration Software .............38 Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder™ ........38 SystemBuilder Audio Scenarios............42 Digital Media Tools™ .................49 Crestron RoomView™ Remote Management Software........53 Appendix: Crestron Cable ..................56 Contents •...

  • Page 5: Crestron Mediamanager™ Applications Guide

    Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Introduction This guide is designed to provide you with an introduction to the new Crestron MediaManager™ product line, the next generation of simplified A/V room switching and system control products. This document contains fundamental information about the technology, available components, general system organization, and application concepts of MediaManager systems.
  • Page 6 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 than or equal to 15 ns over its entire length.

  • Page 7: Pin Assignments For Quickmedia Transport Systems

    If the display device has a toggle on/off power command, there is a possibility of getting out of sync with the room power. An option for displays that toggle power on/off is to use the Crestron power sensor, however this requires extra equipment and additional programming. Most RS-232 display drivers in the Crestron database support discrete commands.

  • Page 8: Qm Network Wiring

    Dealer/Tech Resources | Whose Products Do We Control? for a list of supported products. You may search by manufacturer or device type. You may also call the Crestron customer service team or check our online help system for the latest information.

  • Page 9: Quickmedia Equipment

    The QM-WMC is a wall-mounted, double-gang, Cresnet device that uses QuickMedia technology to facilitate an uncomplicated connection of audio, video, and computer equipment to the Crestron line of room control systems. The QM-WMC installs into a wall using standard electrical double-gang boxes and decorator style faceplates (sold separately).
  • Page 10 Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-WMC with QM-WMIC Block Diagram • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 11: Fliptop Boxes

    Breakaway *As an option, custom-engraved buttons can be designed and obtained by using the Crestron Engraver software. Version 2.2.1.1 and the required Cresnet database version 16.3.0 or later are available from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com...
  • Page 12 AC Power 3 X 1 Computer Audio Audio Switch S-Video Audio Converter Composite Video Audio 3 X 1 Computer RGB Video Switch Video Sync S-Video Sensing Composite Video Input Converter Gain QM Output • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 13 Connections on the underside of the QM- FTCC: – Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power – One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector – One Cresnet connector – One RJ-45 Ethernet Passthrough – Optional QM-FTCMK Cable/Plate kit Crestron MediaManager™ • 9 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 14 – One AC power passthrough – One RGB Monitor passthrough – Two Neutrik combo inputs with phantom power – One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector (on the right side) – Two Cresnet connectors (on the right side) • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 15 – Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power – One QuickMedia RJ-45 – One RJ-11 connector – AC Power – One Cresnet connector – Two RJ-45 Ethernet Port Passthrough – Optional QM-FTCMK Cable/Plate kit Crestron MediaManager™ • 11 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 16 (QM-FTCMK): – One RGBHV connector with sync sensing – One stereo 1/8” mini jack – One QuickMedia RJ-45 connector – One Cresnet connector – Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 17: Receivers/Processors

    A/V components. The QM-RMC 10/100 Ethernet port supports DHCP, DNS, and SSL (Secure Socket Layer - Industry standard network security native to all Crestron 2-Series control systems) and a built-in Web server. Users can control serial devices from any computer on the LAN, WAN, or even the Internet.
  • Page 18 In Cresnet or Ethernet slave mode, the QM-RMC operates as part of a larger 2-Series control system, where the programming resides in a separate 2-Series processor that acts as the system master. QM-RMC Display Control Example • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 19 – unbalanced line left, right and speech audio output, and a 20-watt stereo output (for direct connection to speakers). The optional Crestron MK-QM-RMCRX mounting kit provides a sturdy mounting to a 1¼ to 1½ inch inside diameter pole for the QM-RMCRX. The simple to use hardware provides a robust clamp for the QM-RMCRX, and permits mounting the unit close to the display device.
  • Page 20 It is an available option (sold separately) that may be required when connecting to a digital light processing (DLP™) micro- electromechanical display, which may be sensitive to out-of-band noise. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 21 Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QuickMedia Wallplate and Receiver/Controller Crestron MediaManager™ • 17 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 22 For additional information, refer to the latest version of the MP2/MP2E Media Processor Operations Guide (Doc. 6175) available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). MP2E Rear View MP2 Master Mode...
  • Page 23 Add the optional C2N-MMS-SC scan converter card and acquire the ability to scan convert images. The card contains a dedicated scan conversion chip that converts any of the C2N-MMS RGB input channels to either PAL or NTSC Crestron MediaManager™ • 19 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 24 (up to a 2048 x 1536 resolution) for routing to either of the C2N- MMS Y/C S-Video/composite video outputs. The scan converter supports a variety of standard and non-standard resolutions at various refresh rates. C2N-MMS Rear View C2N-MMS Video/RGBHV Block Diagram • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 25: Distribution Centers

    When operating in Cresnet mode, local controls can be active or locked-out for security ─ Control processor can sense when the switcher is operating in the local-control mode QM-MD4x2 Rear View QM-MD4x2 Front View Crestron MediaManager™ • 21 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 26 IN 2 VID 4 OUT 2 5-Layer Crosspoint Front End QM Line Out 2 Cresnet Control IN 3 Front End DIGITAL AUDIO 4 X 2 X 1 IN 4 1-Layer Crosspoint Front End • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 27 When operating in Cresnet mode, local controls can be active or locked-out for security ─ Control processor can sense when the switcher is operating in local-control mode QM-MD8X8 Front and Rear View Crestron MediaManager™ • 23 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 28 Front End Out 6 Audio 8 X 8 X 1 OUT 7 IN 7 1-Layer Crosspoint QM Line Front End Out 7 OUT 8 IN 8 QM Line Front End Out 8 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 29 Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-MD8X8 Application Crestron MediaManager™ • 25 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 30 Route (without-mixing) any QM or local program left/right audio channels plus the four-channel Mic-mixer output to either QM audio output • Local speech outputs include up to a 40ms delay QM-MD7X2 Front and Rear View • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 31 Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-MD7X2 A/V Switching Block Diagram Crestron MediaManager™ • 27 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 32 NOTE: When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point (e.g., QM-WMC) and a QM endpoint (e.g., QM-RMCRX) cannot have more than two midpoints (e.g., MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to page 4 for a network diagram. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 33 Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide MediaManager System Featuring the QM-RMCRX, QM-MD7x2 and QM-WMC/WMIC/C2N-DB12 Crestron MediaManager™ • 29 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 34: Amplifiers

    A/V system or anywhere multi-channel amplification is required. Each model features three high-quality amplifier channels to complement the discrete stereo program and mono speech output channels of Crestron’s QM-MD7X2 QuickMedia Distribution Center and QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver. The first two output channels of the QM-AMP3X80MM model deliver 80 Watts per channel at 8 ohms or 110 Watts at 4 ohms to drive a pair of program loudspeakers.

  • Page 35: Keypads

    C2N-DB6/8/12 The C2N-DB6/8/12 keypads provide control of any device function from any location throughout the room. Use the keypads alone or with any Crestron touchpanel (or hand-held remote) and you have control functionality for source selection and projector power as well as other commands such as transport controls for a DVD or VCR, room volume control, room lighting control or even your own PowerPoint slide show.

  • Page 36: Touchpanels

    The LC-1000 can be fully customized for any control environment and any decor. Graphic icons and ten programmable "quick" pushbuttons let users easily select and control any function. LC-1000 NOTE: The MediaManager system works with the full line of Crestron touchpanels. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 37: Mediamanager™ Device Feature Chart

    Telephone Pass-thru 120V AC Power Outlet a. Via QuickMedia b. Requires third-party receptacle or cable c. Requires optional QM-WMIC module d. Requires optional C2N-DB series keypad e. Requires optional QM-FTCMK kit Crestron MediaManager™ • 33 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 38: Mediamanager Applications/Solutions

    MediaManager makes installation of a multimedia, interactive classroom simple and flexible. The QuickMedia technology is adaptable, easy to use, and can accommodate future needs without cabling changes. MediaManager is scalable from a single classroom to an entire university. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 39: Mediamanager For Business

    Business multimedia applications can include: • Training and human resource functions • Resource and building management • Retrieving information from a remote website Crestron MediaManager™ • 35 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 40 Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM Solution in Lectern using QM-MD7X2 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 41 Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM Solution in A/V Rack with QM-MD7X2 Crestron MediaManager™ • 37 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 42: Mediamanager Configuration Software

    Crestron MediaManager™ MediaManager Configuration Software Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder™ The Crestron SystemBuilder™ interface guides you through a few basic steps for specifying the control system, designating rooms and touchpanels, devices, and functionality. The Crestron SystemBuilder then configures the system, including all touchpanel projects and control system logic.
  • Page 43 Power Control – Use this window to setup power control for the display device. After entering the appropriate information in each step, SystemBuilder creates the control system logic and touchpanel pages, ready to upload to the controller. Crestron MediaManager™ • 39 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 44 Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ You can access audio and video settings using any Crestron touchpanel • or via Web-Browser/e-Control, or SystemBuilder will launch DigitalMedia Tools™ to access these same settings. No special PC or special Software required to configure the audio •...
  • Page 45 Add additional devices and A/V sources • Modify the sequences • Modify the home page through VisionTools Pro-e For additional details, download SystemBuilder from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) and examine the extensive help file. Crestron MediaManager™ • 41 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 46: Systembuilder Audio Scenarios

    1. Stereo Program – Two Output Channels Either connect the speakers directly to the speaker connection, or connect the line level output to an external amplifier. NOTE: Do not use the amplifier and the line outputs simultaneously. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 47 Connect the speech channel to an external 70 V amplifier to power ceiling speakers. Use this configuration when installing in long rooms. The mono channel can be used to drive delayed ceiling or side-fill speakers. Crestron MediaManager™ • 43 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 48 3. Two Mono Channels – Right and Left Channels Mixed into Two Equal Mono Channels Use the output of the internal amplifier (speaker) to drive 70 V transformers and ceiling speakers. Useful when the acoustics prohibit proper stereo spread. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 49 Output Channels (Left, Right and Speech) This arrangement is useful for systems that require a great number of ceiling speakers, and for systems that use the internal speakers of the display device. Crestron MediaManager™ • 45 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 50 This basic program and speech configuration permits stereo audio plus speech audio in ceiling speakers. NOTE: Use the internal amplifier or an external amplifier for the program stereo; do not use both methods simultaneously. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 51 6. Stereo Program Mixed with Speech and Sent to the Front Speakers NOTE: This configuration may be prone to feedback. NOTE: Use the internal amplifier or an external amplifier, but not both methods simultaneously. Crestron MediaManager™ • 47 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 52 7. Program and Speech Audio Mixed to Mono and Applied to All Three Line Level Outputs Provides the same audio at all three outputs and is useful for systems requiring large numbers of ceiling speakers. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 53: Digital Media Tools

    Digital Media Tools™ (DMT) is the industry's most complete graphical ® Windows programs for configuring high quality audio and video. Crestron makes it easy to customize the audio/video environment with Digital Media Tools software. Drag sliders and adjust waveforms to set EQ filters, gains, speaker configurations and delays.
  • Page 54 The first bitmap consists of lines of black text on gray and white backgrounds, and lines of blue text on gray and white backgrounds. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 55 Adjust the other two lines by increasing their skew so that they all line up. RGB Test Pattern Example-Adjusting Red and Blue to Match Green Crestron MediaManager™ • 51 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...
  • Page 56 NOTE: You may also use the browse button to load third-party video test patterns (if installed). Crosshatch Test Pattern Examples Example projects are available from the Creston FTP site (ftp://ftp.crestron.com/Examples). Search for: QM-RMCRX. • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 57: Crestron Roomview™ Remote Management Software

    Once connected, you can control any function and actively monitor that room system via the network or Internet using a standard Web browser. Crestron RoomView™ is the first and only universal room scheduling, monitoring and diagnostics software package.
  • Page 58 Excel-style “Tab” views by group, room, function-type, etc. For additional details, download RoomView from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) and examine the extensive help file and latest version of the Reference Guide (Doc. 6133). RoomView Main Screen (example) • Crestron MediaManager™...
  • Page 59 Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide MediaManager System featuring the QM-RMCRX and RoomView Management Software Crestron MediaManager™ • 55 Applications Guide – DOC. 6244...

  • Page 60: Appendix: Crestron Cable

    Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ Appendix: Crestron Cable The following cables are available direct from Crestron. Refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) for the latest pricing information. CABLE TYPE PICTURE COMPOSITION JACKET APPLICATION PACKAGE ® Cresnet 22 AWG 2-conductor Control Network 500 ft.
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  • Page 62 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Applications Guide – DOC. 6244 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 07.04 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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