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. ©2008 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation ......................... 14 Hardware Hookup ..................... 15 Programming Software......................17 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ..........17 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............. 17 Programming with SIMPL Windows ................ 17 Example Program ...................... 19 Uploading and Upgrading......................20 Establishing Communication..................20 Programs and Firmware .................... -
Page 5: 8X8 Quickmedia Matrix Switcher: Qm-Md8X8
Up to two QuickMedia Matrix Switchers and Distribution Centers may be cascaded in a given QuickMedia signal path* to support larger system configurations. For instance, a QM-MD8X8 may be used to expand the input capacity of a QM-MD7X2, or multiple QM Matrixes can be combined to support applications such as room- combining with numerous inputs and outputs. -
Page 6: Applications
24VDC power distribution built in to simplify termination of the QuickMedia and Cresnet wiring. 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 ®... - 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). Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 3 ®...
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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 “Operation”... - Page 9 8X8 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher 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 Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 5 ®...
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Page 10: Specifications
10.16 in (25.80 cm) Weight 4.69 lbs (2.13 kg) 1. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes. 2. 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 11: Physical Description
8X8 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your QM-MD8X8. QM-MD8X8 Physical View (front) QM-MD8X8 Physical View (rear) Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 7 ® Operations Guide – DOC. 6572A 8X8 QuickMedia... - Page 12 ® 8X8 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher Crestron QM-MD8X8 QM-MD8X8 Overall Dimensions 10.16 in (25.80 cm) 17.11 in (43.46 cm) 1.70 in (4.32 cm) Connectors, Controls, & Indicators CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, & INDICATORS PWR LED (1) green LED, indicates 24 Volts DC power...
- Page 13 (1) power connector per every (4) Cresnet ports; Receive 24 Volts DC from external Cresnet power supplies; Maximum Load: 75 watts each (Continued on following page) Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 9 ® Operations Guide – DOC. 6572A 8X8 QuickMedia...
- Page 14 (137m) and 22 ns; a maximum of two QM midpoint devices may be inserted in a given QM signal path. (Exceptions apply, refer to each respective product manual for full detail). 10 • 8X8 QuickMedia ® Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6572A...
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Page 15: Industry Compliance
8X8 QuickMedia Matrix Switcher 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. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to... -
Page 16: Setup
• Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators). • For networks with 20 or more devices, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal quality. -
Page 17: Identity Code
QM-WMC Identity Code The Net ID of the QM-MD8X8 has been factory set to 32. 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™ (refer to “Establishing Communication”... -
Page 18: Installation
Contact with thermal insulating materials should be avoided on all sides of the unit. The QM-MD8X8 can be mounted in a rack or stacked with other equipment. Two Rack Mounting “ears” are provided with the QM-MD8X8 so that the unit can be rack mounted. -
Page 19: Hardware Hookup
4. Repeat procedure (steps 1 through 3) to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. Four “feet” are provided with the QM-MD8X8 so that if the unit is not rack Stacking mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or stacked. - Page 20 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.
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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 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 22 Net ID of 32 as shown in the following illustration. C2Net Device, Slot 5 • Additional QM-MD8X8 devices are assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added. • If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID, as shown in the following figure.
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Page 23: Example Program
Detail View. 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 Crestron website (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms). Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 19 ®... -
Page 24: Uploading And Upgrading
Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the QM-MD8X8 using the expected communication protocol (Indirect). Select the Cresnet ID of the QM-MD8X8 and the address book entry of the control system that is connected to the QM-MD8X8. -
Page 25: Program Checks
Using Crestron Toolbox, display the network device tree (Tools | Network Device Tree) to show all network devices connected to the control system. Right-click on the QM-MD8X8 to display actions that can be performed on the QM-MD8X8. Matrix Switcher: QM-MD8X8 • 21 ®... -
Page 26: 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 27 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 Switch Audio & Video LED is flashing slowly).
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Page 28: 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- 24 • 8X8 QuickMedia ®... -
Page 29: Reference Documents
Cresnet power usage of the entire chain. If the unit is 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 30: Further Inquiries
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 website (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 31: 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 32 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6572A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2017926) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 10.08 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
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