Crestron QuickMedia QM-DA-2 Operation Manual

Crestron QuickMedia QM-DA-2 Operation Manual

Quickmedia distribution amplifier

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QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier
Operations Guide

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  • Page 1 Crestron QM-DA-2 QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Operations Guide...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the QM-DA-2 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 QM-DA-2 QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Contents QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA-2 Introduction ..........................1 Features and Functions ....................1 Specifications ......................2 Physical Description....................3 Setup ............................7 Network Wiring......................7 QuickMedia Wiring..................... 7 Hardware Hookup ....................... 9 Problem Solving ........................11 Troubleshooting......................
  • Page 5: Quickmedia™ Distribution Amplifier: Qm

    QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA-2 Introduction The QM-DA-2 is a QuickMedia™ (QM) distribution amplifier designed to distribute a single QM signal to two QM receivers. All signal ® distribution is provided over inexpensive CAT5e type cable via Crestron...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA-2 Specifications Specifications for the QM-DA-2 are listed in the following table. QM-DA-2 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video/RGB Distribution amplifier, distributes QM video input signal to both outputs Gain 0 dB Audio Distribution amplifier, distributes QM audio input signal to both...
  • Page 7: Physical Description

    Crestron QM-DA-2 QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your QM-DA-2. QM-DA-2 Physical View QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA-2 • 3 Operations Guide – DOC. 6918A...
  • Page 8 QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA-2 QM-DA-2 Overall Dimensions (Top, Front and Bottom Views) 1.43 in (37 mm) 4.56 in (116 mm) 3.50 in (89 mm) 4.32 in (110 mm) 4.00 in (102 mm) 4 • QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA-2 Operations Guide – DOC. 6918A...
  • Page 9 1. Interface connectors for NET ports are provided with the unit. 2. Do not connect 24 Volt power to more than one of the NET connectors on the QM-DA-2. QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA-2 • 5 Operations Guide – DOC. 6918A...
  • Page 10 (endpoint) is 450 feet (137 meters) and 22 ns. A maximum of two QM midpoint devices may be inserted into a given QM signal path. Exceptions apply; refer to each respective product manual for details. 6 • QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA-2 Operations Guide – DOC. 6918A...
  • Page 11: Setup

    • 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. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
  • Page 12 The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a QM transmitter and terminating at a QM receiver (with a QM-DA-2 in between) must not exceed 450 feet (137 meters). Video signals may experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable.
  • Page 13: Hardware Hookup

    Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 7 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the QM-DA-2, use Crestron power supplies for Creston equipment. Hardware Connections for the QM-DA-2 (Top View)
  • Page 14 QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA-2 Hardware Connections for the QM-DA-2 (Bottom View) NET: To Control System and Other Cresnet Devices QM OUT: QuickMedia Output Carries Audio and Video Signals NOTE: Do not connect 24 Volt power to more than one of the NET connectors on the QM-DA-2.
  • Page 15: Problem Solving

    Crestron QM-DA-2 QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier 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. QM-DA-2 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE CAUSE(S) ACTION Device does not...
  • Page 16: Check Network Wiring

    Calculate CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Power Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. CAUTION: Provide sufficient power to the system. 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).
  • Page 17 For example, a Cresnet run using 18 AWG Crestron Certified Wire and drawing 20 watts should not have a length of run more than 333 feet (101 meters). If Cresnet HP is used for the same run, its length could extend to 1250 feet (381 meters).
  • Page 18: Reference Documents

    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 19: 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 20 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6918A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2025920) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 12.09 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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