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  • Page 1 Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Operations Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • The DM-MD8X8 can be used with Class 2 output wiring. Prevent foreign objects from entering the device. All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Contents 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Introduction ..........................1 Features and Functions ....................1 Applications......................... 5 Internal Block Diagram ....................6 Specifications ......................6 Physical Description....................10 Industry Compliance ....................15 Setup ............................16 DigitalMedia Wiring ....................16 HDCP Signal Path .....................
  • Page 4 Appendix C: Output Configuration ..................96 Glossary ........................... 99 Return and Warranty Policies ....................103 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ..............103 CRESTRON Limited Warranty................103 Trademark Information ................... 104 GNU General Public License ....................105 ii • Contents Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 5: 8X8 Digitalmedia™ Switcher: Dm-Md8X8

    8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Introduction Crestron DM Switchers provide the foundation for a complete DigitalMedia system, delivering a true high-definition multi-room AV signal routing solution that is flexible and installer-friendly. The DM-MD8X8 affords low-latency switching and pure, lossless distribution of HDMI and other signals to support the latest Blu-ray Disc™...
  • Page 6 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 The DM-MD8X8 is field-configurable to handle up to eight AV sources, and provide up to eight DM room outputs with expansion capability for even larger applications. A full selection of DM switcher input cards, DM transmitters*, and DM room controllers provides extensive connectivity throughout the home or office, supporting a complete range of analog and digital signal types —...
  • Page 7 Ethernet or Internet access. Its Gigabit Ethernet connection to the external LAN helps maximize bandwidth for each network port. Ethernet is also utilized internally by the Crestron control bus to manage all of the DM devices in the system and provide display control in each room.
  • Page 8 To prevent such surprises, the DM-MD8X8 tests the HDCP limits of each HDMI source, allowing the installer to configure the system around any limitations, or substitute a different component.

  • Page 9: Applications

    Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Applications The following diagram shows a DM-MD8X8 in a lecture hall application. DM-MD8X8 in a Lecture Hall Application 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 5 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 10: Internal Block Diagram

    8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 Internal Block Diagram The following diagram represents the switching abilities of the DM-MD8X8. Internal Block Diagram of the DM-MD8X8 DM-MD8X8 Internal Block Diagram Fr om Input To Output Digital Video /Audio Switch cards (x8) Modules (x8) 3.4Gbps bandwidth...
  • Page 11 Dolby Digital AC3 5.1, Dolby Digital EX 5.1, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix 5.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24 5.1, 2ch PCM Analog Stereo and Surround Encoded 2-Channel (Continued on following page) 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 7 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 12 (adhesive feet and rack ears included) Dimensions (without cards) Height 6.97 in (17.68 cm) Width 17.28 in (43.90 cm) Depth 18.06 in (45.87 cm) Weight 20.0 lbs (9.1 kg) (Continued on following page) 8 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 13 Security Camera Input Card 1. Future option, not currently available. 2. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes. 3. 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 14: Physical Description

    Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your DM-MD8X8. DM-MD8X8 Physical View (Front) DM-MD8X8 Physical View (Rear), shown with optional DM cards 10 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 15 18.06 in (45.87 cm) 17.28 in (43.90 cm) 6.97 in (17.68 cm) NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the DM-MD8X8 by approximately two to three inches. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 11 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 16 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 DM-MD8X8 Buttons and Ports 12 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 17 INFO BUTTON & LED (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects Info mode for viewing AV and device information MENU BUTTON (1) pushbutton, steps menu back one level (Continued on following page) 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 13 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 18 Maximum Load: 75 Watts (3.13 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) per port, when connected to external power supply , otherwise limited to available DMNet power (Continued on following page) 14 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 19: Industry Compliance

    This unit has been manufactured to comply with UL’s Standards for Safety in Canada and the United States. Formal approval is pending. As of the date of manufacture, the DM-MD8X8 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.

  • Page 20: Setup

    DigitalMedia Wiring Connections between DigitalMedia Switchers and DigitalMedia Room Controllers can be made using a variety of wiring solutions. For optimum performance, Crestron recommends Crestron DigitalMedia cable, CresFiber fiber optic cable (available 1Q, 2009), or CresFiber Pro fiber optic cable (available 1Q, 2009).
  • Page 21 DigitalMedia cable. While up to three repeaters may be used to extend the transmission distance, the aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a DM-MD8X8 and terminating at a DM-RMC-100 DigitalMedia Room Controller must not exceed 450 feet (137.1 meters) when using DigitalMedia cable (400 feet (121.9 meters) when using CAT5E/STP cable).
  • Page 22 Maximum Cable Lengths For more information on DigitalMedia and other cable products, visit the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/wireoverview). 18 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 23: Hdcp Signal Path

    DigitalMedia switcher and a DigitalMedia Room Controller without the use of repeaters or sacrifice in video resolution. For more information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide, which is available for download from the Crestron website.

  • Page 24: Ethernet Setup

    The DigitalMedia switchers are designed to control the Ethernet settings of lightweight DM devices around them in order to reduce the amount of IP configuration necessary and make the certain DM devices swappable without reconfiguration. 20 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 25: Identity Code

    Tools to set the IP ID, refer to “Control System IP ID” on page 33. For information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple DM-MD8X8 devices in the same system must be unique.
  • Page 26 Rack Mounting The DM-MD8X8 can be mounted in a rack or stacked with other equipment. Two “ears” are provided with the DM-MD8X8 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 27: Hardware Hookup

    Stacking Four “feet” are provided with the DM-MD8X8 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 near the corners prior to the hookup procedure.
  • Page 28 C2N-SPWS300. To power a DMNet port using the DM-MD8X8’s internal power supply, install a jumper on the EIG connector from the E (External) pin to the I (Internal) pin as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 29 Providing DMNet Power Externally Label the Buttons Use Crestron Engraver software to print custom labels for the DM-MD8X8’s front panel buttons and LEDS. Crestron recommends printing on 100-pound paper. Paper with a weight less than 100 pounds will tend to crumple while sliding in, while paper with a weight of more than 100 pounds may not fit.

  • Page 30: Configuration

    After making all hardware connections, the DM-MD8X8 must be configured for operation. The DM-MD8X8 can be configured from the DM-MD8X8 front panel using Installer Tools or from a PC using Crestron Toolbox. This document contains instructions for using Installer Tools. For information on using Crestron Toolbox to configure the DM-MD8X8, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.

  • Page 31: Inputs

    The Inputs section of Installer tools is used to configure and view information about input cards installed on the DM-MD8X8. Any changes made to the Inputs section will be saved upon exiting Installer Tools. For more information on exiting Installer Tools, refer to “Exit Installer Tools”...

  • Page 32: Outputs

    Outputs The Outputs section of Installer tools is used to view information about output cards installed on the DM-MD8X8. Any changes made to the Outputs section will be saved upon exiting Installer Tools. For more information on exiting Installer Tools, refer to “Exit Installer Tools”...

  • Page 33: Network

    Network The Network section of Installer tools is used to configure the DM-MD8X8 for use on an Ethernet network. Any changes made to the Network section will be saved upon exiting Installer Tools. For more information on exiting Installer Tools, refer to “Exit Installer Tools”...
  • Page 34 To cancel the operation and return to the Network section, press the MENU button. Set the Subnet Mask The DM-MD8X8 can be configured to use a Subnet Mask for TCP/IP communications. To view or set the address of the Subnet Mask: •...
  • Page 35 MENU button. DHCP The DM-MD8X8’s IP address can be obtained from a DHCP server or manually set using Crestron Toolbox. The default setting for the DHCP mode is “On”. For information on manually setting the IP address, refer to “IP Address” on page 29. To set the DHCP mode: •...
  • Page 36 To cancel the operation and return to the Network section, press the MENU button. Hostname The DM-MD8X8 can be recognized by its hostname in a networked environment. To view and set the hostname: • Open the Network section as described on page 29.
  • Page 37 Press the MENU button to return to the Network section. Control System IP ID To properly function with a control system, the IP ID of the DM-MD8X8 must be set to match the value specified in the SIMPL Windows program and the value on the control system’s IP table.

  • Page 38: Control

    The Control section of Installer Tools is used to configure the front panel of the DM-MD8X8. Any changes made to the Control section will be saved upon exiting Installer Tools. For more information on exiting Installer Tools, refer to “Exit Installer Tools”...
  • Page 39 Open the Control section as described on page 34. • Turn the selection knob to highlight Password and press the ENTER button to display the Password controls. The current password is displayed. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 35 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 40 NOTE: Setting the password to 0000 will remove password protection from Installer Tools. Front Panel Lock The front panel controls of the DM-MD8X8 can be locked to prevent changes to signal routings. However, signal and routing information can still be displayed. To lock the front panel controls: •...

  • Page 41: Firmware Configuration

    To cancel the operation and return to the Control section, press the MENU button. Restore Defaults The DM-MD8X8’s default settings can be restored from the front panel. Restoration can be set to restore all defaults or just the audio and video settings. To restore default settings: •...

  • Page 42: Message Log

    • Open Installer Tools as described on page 26. • Turn the selection knob to highlight Message Log and press the ENTER button. The Message Log will be displayed. 38 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 43: Commission System

    Press the MENU button to return to Installer Tools. Commission System The Commission System section of Installer Tools is used to manage HDCP and EDID capabilities of sources and displays connected to the DM-MD8X8. Open Commission System To open the Commission System section of Installer Tools: •...
  • Page 44 HDCP check. HDCP Check in Progress HDCP Check Test in Progress... • When the check is complete the results will be displayed. 40 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 45 Open the Commission System section as described on page 39. • Turn the selection knob to highlight Data Rate Check and press the ENTER button. A screen showing available cable types will be displayed. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 41 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 46 NOTE: If an output uses a cable type that is different than the cable type selected in the previous step, remove it from the list of outputs to be tested. Repeat the data rate check using the installed cable type. 42 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 47 If an error was encountered during the data rate check, an error message will be displayed. Data Rate Check Results-Error Data Rate Check - Error Kid’s Room – No Video Living Room – No Video Kitchen – 2.22Gbps Resolution Done 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 43 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 48 EDID is a piece of data that HDMI receivers use to indicate their capabilities to the HDMI sources. The DM-MD8X8 routes Digital Media (DM) signals from any of the eight video input cards to one or more of the eight output channels. According to the HDMI standard, HDMI sources are expected to only deliver audio and video formats that are supported by the destination.
  • Page 49 Both “Best Overall” and “Best Common” are initially set to use information from all displays, but can be modified to use information from just a subset of displays by deselecting them in Crestron Toolbox. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 45 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 50 AC3, 6ch, 32/44.1/48kHz • DTS, 6ch, 32/44.1/48kHz Under “Best Common” and “Best Overall”, the same rules apply to audio as video. For more information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. 46 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 51: 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 support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
  • Page 52 IP ID as shown in the following illustration. C2ENET-1 Net Device, Slot 8 • Additional DM-MD8X8 devices are assigned different IP ID numbers as they are added. • If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the IP ID as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 53: Example Program

    The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1). Example Program An example program for the DM-MD8X8 is available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms). 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 49...

  • Page 54: Uploading And Upgrading

    DM-MD8X8 CRESTRON TOOLBOX • The COMPUTER port on the DM-MD8X8 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 55: Programs And Firmware

    Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher • Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the DM-MD8X8 via the Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable DHCP. • Confirm Ethernet connections between DM-MD8X8 and PC. If connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors.
  • Page 56 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the DM-MD8X8. The entry should list the DM-MD8X8’s IP ID (specified on the DM-MD8X8’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1. 52 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8...

  • Page 57: Operation

    8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Operation Operating Modes The DM-MD8X8 operates in the Route mode, the View mode, or the Info mode. The DM-MD8X8 can also be controlled from Crestron Toolbox. For more information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. Route Mode The Route mode uses the front panel controls to route input signals to outputs.

  • Page 58: View Mode

    All outputs that are receiving the same input signal are also displayed. • Press AUDIO, VIDEO, or USB to see the input that is providing the audio, video, or USB portions of the output signal. 54 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 59: Info Mode

    DM port and the HDMI port can be selected for viewing by pressing the soft button of the desired output. • Turn the selection knob to display available information. • Press another output button to view its information. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 55 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 60: Problem Solving

    Use the Right Wire In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your 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 61: Reference Documents

    400 ft (120 m) Not Supported 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.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Appendix A: Hardware Hookup For Dm Cards

    Appendix A: Hardware Hookup for DM Cards This section contains information for connecting sources and other devices to input and output cards installed on the DM-MD8X8. For installation instructions, refer to the latest version of the card’s Installation Guide. Input Cards This section contains information on the following input cards: •...
  • Page 64 The USB HID port allows a remote mouse/keyboard or game controller, connected at the display location, to control a centralized source device (i.e. computer, game console, media server, etc.) at the equipment rack. 60 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 65 DM switcher for output expansion purposes. Hardware Hookup for DMC-VID4 Security Camera Input Card for DM Switchers 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 61 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 66 An HDMI pass-thru output connection is also provided, which passes the audio and video input signals through digitally to feed a local device, or to feed a second DM switcher for output expansion purposes. 62 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 67 Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Hardware Hookup for DMC-VID-RCA-D RCA Analog Video Input Card w/Digital Audio for DM Switchers 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 63 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 68: Output Cards

    DM output that can be used for feeding a centralized audio processor and a remote display device simultaneously. Hardware Hookup for DMC- CATO-HD Output Card for DM Switchers 64 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 69: Appendix B: Input Card Configuration

    8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Appendix B: Input Card Configuration This appendix contains detailed instructions for using the DM-MD8X8’s front panel controls to configure DigitalMedia input cards that are installed in a DM switcher. To view/change the configuration settings for an input card: •...
  • Page 70 Deep Color setting, HDCP state, and the maximum amount of downstream devices. To view video settings: • Turn the selection knob to highlight Video Settings and press the ENTER button. 66 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 71 DMC-HD. Available information includes HDCP state, Deep Color setting, audio details and EDID information. To view the loopback settings: • Turn the selection knob to highlight Loopback Settings and press the ENTER button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 67 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 72 EDID Information: To view EDID information about the display device connected to the HDMI OUT port, turn the selection knob to highlight EDID Information and press the ENTER button. 68 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 73 The DMC-HD can analyze the connected source to determine the maximum number of KSVs it can support. To perform a KSV Limit test: • Turn the selection knob to highlight KSV Limit Test and press the ENTER button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 69 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 74 Press the soft button labeled Yes to begin the test. To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the soft button labeled No. If Yes is pressed, the DM-MD8X8 will poll the connected source to determine the maximum number of KSVs it can support. The test results are displayed when the test is complete.

  • Page 75: Dmc-Hd-Dsp

    To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the MENU button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 71 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 76 Frame Rate: 30 fps • Turn the selection knob to view the available information. • Press the MENU button to return to the list of options for the input card. 72 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 77 Turn the selection knob to view the available informatio . Audio Details: To view det ailed information about the audio portion of the HDMI output signal, turn the selection knob to highlight Audio and press t ENTER button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 73 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 78 The DMC-HD can display all EDID data for the source connected to the HDMI IN port. To view EDID information for the connected source: • Turn the selection knob to highlight Show Full EDID and press the ENTER button. 74 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 79 Press the soft button labeled Yes to begin the test. To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the soft button labeled No. If Yes is pressed, the DM-MD8X8 will poll the connected source to determine the maximum number of KSVs it can support. The test results are displayed when the test is complete.
  • Page 80 Press the soft button labeled Yes to restore the default setting or press the soft button labeled No to cancel and return to the list of options for the input card. 76 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 81: Dmc-Vid4

    To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the MENU button. Edit Input Name Edit Input Name Security Cameras < > Done 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 77 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 82 If the DMC-VID4 is set to rotate the inputs that are displayed, the rotate rate between inputs must be set. To select a rotate rate: • Turn the selection knob to highlight Input Rotate Rate and press the ENTER button. 78 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 83 A cursor will appear next to the current name and controls for changing the name will also be displayed. To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the MENU button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 79 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 84 Turn the selection knob to highlight the picture control to be adjusted and press the ENTER button. Controls are available for brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue. Brightness Control Input 1 Video Settings Brightness 50% 80 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 85 Press the MENU button to return to the list of options for the video input. • Press the MENU button to return to the list of options for the input card. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 81 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 86 Input Select: Input 1 • Rotate Rate: 3 seconds • Image Display (Full or Quad): Full • Image Format: NTSC • Image Cycle (Enable/Disable): Disabled • Text Overscan: 5 82 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 87 Press the soft button labeled Yes to restore the default setting or press the soft button labeled No to cancel and return to the list of options for the input card. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 83 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 88: Dmc-Vid-Rca-A

    To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the MENU button. Edit Input Name Edit Input Name Game < > Done 84 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 89 Turn the selection knob to highlight Picture Controls and press the ENTER button. Turn the selection knob to highlight the picture control to be adjusted and press the ENTER button. Controls are available for brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 85 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 90 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 Brightness Control Input 4 Video Settings Brightness 50% Contrast Control Input 4 Video Settings Contrast 50% Saturation Control Input 4 Video Settings Saturation 50% 86 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 91 DMC-RCA-A. Available information includes Deep Color setting, audio details and EDID information. To view the loopback settings: • Turn the selection knob to highlight Loopback Settings and press the ENTER button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 87 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 92 EDID Information: To view EDID information about the display device connected to the HDMI OUT port, turn the selection knob to highlight EDID Information and press the ENTER button. 88 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 93 Press the soft button labeled Yes to restore the default setting or press the soft button labeled No to cancel and return to the list of options for the input card. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 89 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 94: Dmc-Vid-Rca-D

    To cancel and return to the list of options for the input card, press the MENU button. Edit Input Name Edit Input Name < > Done 90 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 95 Turn the selection knob to highlight Picture Controls and press the ENTER button. Turn the selection knob to highlight the picture control to be adjusted and press the ENTER button. Controls are available for brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 91 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 96 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 Brightness Control Input 2 Video Settings Brightness 50% Contrast Control Input 2 Video Settings Contrast 50% Saturation Control Input 2 Video Settings Saturation 50% 92 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 97 DMC-VID-RCA-D. Available information includes Deep Color setting, audio details and EDID information. To view the loopback settings: • Turn the selection knob to highlight Loopback Settings and press the ENTER button. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 93 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 98 EDID Information: To view EDID information about the display device connected to the HDMI OUT port, turn the selection knob to highlight EDID Information and press the ENTER button. 94 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 99 Press the soft button labeled Yes to restore the default setting or press the soft button labeled No to cancel and return to the list of options for the input card. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 95 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 100: Appendix C: Output Configuration

    8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher Crestron DM-MD8X8 Appendix C: Output Configuration This appendix contains detailed instructions for using the DM-MD8X8’s front panel controls to configure the DigitalMedia outputs on a DM switcher. To view/change the configuration settings for an output: • Open the Outputs section of Installer Tools as described on page 28.
  • Page 101 Turn the selection knob to highlight HDMI Output Settings and press the ENTER button. A list of available data will be displayed. Some categories such as Audio and EDID Device Information will display detailed 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 97 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 102 Maximum Pixel Rate on Output 2 (HDMI output on outputs 1, 3, 5 and 7): • Stream Name: Reverts to number of output. (i.e. The name assigned to Stream 1 will be renamed “1”.) 98 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    TV and is commonly used to encode DVD soundtracks. Anamorphic Adopted from the film technique of shooting a wide-screen image on a square 35mm frame, it is the process of compressing wide-screen images to 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 99 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 104 Standards Association (VESA) that defines a new licensefree, royalty-free, digital audio/video interconnect, intended to be used primarily between a computer and its display monitor, or a computer and a home-theater system. 100 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 105 SDTV Standard-definition television. Digital television format that includes 480- line resolution in both interlaced (480i) and progressively scanned (480p) formats; offers discernible improvement over conventional analog NTSC 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 101 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 106 Typically refers to TVs in the 16:9 aspect ratio. Luminance, two chrominance channels of blue minus luminance, red minus luminance. This technical shorthand for component video is also written as or Y R-Y B-Y. 102 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 107: 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 108: Trademark Information

    U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 104 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...

  • Page 109: Gnu General Public License

    License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 105 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 110 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by 106 • 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 111 THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8 • 107 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A...
  • Page 112 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2022812) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 02.09 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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