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  • Page 1 Crestron QM-MD8x8 QuickMedia Distribution Center 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. ©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ..........19 Programming with SIMPL Windows ................ 19 Programming with VisionTools™ Pro-e..............24 Creating Labels with Crestron Engraver ..............24 Uploading and Upgrading......................24 Communication Settings ................... 25 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program..............27 Firmware Upgrade.....................

  • Page 5: Quickmedia Distribution System: Qm-Md8X8

    Features and Functions ® The Crestron QuickMedia Distribution System, QM-MD8x8 (hereinafter referred to as MD8x8) is part of the Crestron MediaManager™ line of network devices, room control systems, and signal routing solutions. Functional Summary • Eight input by eight output matrix switching of composite video, S-video, RGB, and audio signals •...

  • Page 6: Applications

    QuickMedia Distribution System Crestron QM-MD8x8 Applications The MD8x8 is part of the Crestron MediaManager line of integrated presentation solutions. It is ideally suited to work with Crestron’s MediaManager wall plate media centers, FlipTop media centers, receivers and control processors to allow quick switching of multiple A/V sources in a presentation system.
  • Page 7 QuickMedia Distribution System For more information on this and other QM applications, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Control, Switching and Management Applications Guide (Doc. 6244) which can be downloaded from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
  • Page 8 Up to two tiers of MD8X8s can be cascaded to provide up to 64 QM inputs through one MD8x8 as shown in the following block diagram. Multiple QM-MD8x8s Cascaded to One QM-MD8x8 4 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    The latest software versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes. 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 10 All connections to the MD8x8 are made through the ports on the rear panel. Refer to the illustrations and descriptions that follow. NOTE: Interface connectors for the NET and power ports are provided with the MD8x8. 6 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...
  • Page 11 QM devices. For information on connecting 24 VDC power to the QM port groups, refer to “Hardware Hookup” on page 17. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 7 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...
  • Page 12 24VDC power to the Cresnet ports in each of the four QM port groups. Power to the QM power ports can be supplied by the Crestron C2N-SPWS300 External 300 Watt Power Supply or the Crestron CN-PWS75 External 75 Watt Power Supply. For more information, refer to “Hardware Hookup”...
  • Page 13 Press this button to set the MD8x8 to the system mode. When the accompanying LED is illuminated, all switching functions are controlled by the Crestron control system. While in the system mode, routing paths for each input can be viewed on the front panel by pressing an input or output button.

  • Page 14: Industry Compliance

    NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the wiring diagram(s) appropriate to your specific system configuration, available from the Downloads | Product Manuals | Wiring Diagrams section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run, the length of the run and the power factor of each Cresnet unit to be connected must be taken into consideration.

  • Page 15: Quickmedia Wiring

    20 devices. QuickMedia Wiring The Crestron QuickMedia cable (sold by Liberty Wire and Cable under the name “Crescat-QM”) contains one CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in siamese jackets. Installation of any QM device is as simple as installing one set of QM wires from the output of one device to the input of another.
  • Page 16 CAT5E and CAT6 cables (where skew rating is ≤ 15 ns / 100 meters). The total accumulated length of the cable determines the actual skew. For example, when connecting the QM-WMC to a QM-MD8x8 and then to the QM-RMCRX, the total accumulated skew must not exceed 15 ns.

  • Page 17: Identity Code

    This method does not require that any devices be disconnected from the network; Net IDs may be set with the entire Cresnet system intact. This method requires the use of the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later. Use the appropriate method to set the Net ID.
  • Page 18 Cresnet system or when such devices are being added/replaced. 1. Ensure that all network devices are connected to the control system. 2. Open the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later. 3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Assign Cresnet ID by Serial Number.
  • Page 19 Open the Crestron Viewport. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Serial Number TSID Conversion Tool. The “Serial Number TSID Conversion Tool” window is displayed. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 15 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 20: Rack Mounting

    3 for a detailed view. 2. Position a rack ear so that its mounting holes align with the holes vacated by the screws in step 1. 16 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 21: Stacking

    The ratings on the connecting unit's supply input should be considered to prevent overloading the wiring. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 17 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...
  • Page 22 QuickMedia Distribution System Crestron QM-MD8x8 Hardware Connections for the QM-MD8x8 (Back of the Unit is Shown) POWER: POWER: POWER: POWER: 24 VDC TO 24 VDC TO 24 VDC TO 24 VDC TO QM INPUTS QM INPUTS QM OUTPUTS QM OUTPUTS...

  • Page 23: Programming Software

    Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). To post your own question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
  • Page 24 Expanded QM-RMCRX System Tree C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager To incorporate an MD8x8 into the system, drag the QM-MD8x8 from the Cresnet Control Modules | QM Series folder of the Device Library and drop it in System Views. The QM-RMCRX system tree displays the QM-MD8x8 in Slot 5, with a default Net ID of 06 as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 25 QuickMedia Distribution System Setting the Net ID in Device Settings Double-click the QM-MD8x8 icon in the upper pane to open the “Device Settings” window. This window displays QM-MD8x8 device information. The Net ID can be changed in this window using the Net ID tab, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 26 Selects video input 1 Selects video input 2 Selects video input 3 Selects video input 4 Selects video input 5 Selects video input 6 Selects video input 7 Selects video input 8 22 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...
  • Page 27 QM-MD8x8 Serial Output Signal Descriptions OUTPUT DESCRIPTION Control$-FB Sends out unsolicited changes that occur when verbose mode is on and provides complete switch feedback when queried. See “Appendix: Serial Protocol” on page 34. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 23 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 28: Programming With Visiontools™ Pro-E

    QuickMedia Distribution System Crestron QM-MD8x8 Example Program An example program for the MD8x8 is available from the Crestron FTP site (ftp://ftp.crestron.com/Examples/). Search for the file named QM_8X8_DEMO.ZIP that contains the example program, associated files and a README.TXT file that describes the program.

  • Page 29: Communication Settings

    Operations Guide for the control system. These documents are available from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to the figure on the next page for a typical connection diagram when uploading files. NOTE: When connecting a PC to the QM-RMCRX, use a standard DB9 female-to- female “null modem”...
  • Page 30 4. To verify communication, select Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the COM port and baud rate. If communication cannot be 26 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 31: Uploading A Simpl Windows Program

    Send Program to begin the transfer. NOTE: Refer to the respective Operations Guide for the control system for details about the other fields shown on the “Send Program” window. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 27 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade

    Therefore, please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/downloads/software_updates.asp) for the latest version of firmware. Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted. To upgrade the firmware, complete the following steps.
  • Page 33 NOTE: When transferring any Cresnet file (touchpanel project/firmware), lower the port speed baud rate to 38400 to match the Cresnet bus speed. “Open” Window 4. Browse to the desired .upg file and click Open to begin the transfer. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 29 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 34: Operation

    This means that when an audio output has a different input than its corresponding video output, the output's selected audio input will change to match the selected video input. 30 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...
  • Page 35 7. Press ENTER to enable the new signal routes. The ENTER LED will turn off. 8. Repeat for other input signals to be switched. NOTE: Changes made on the front panel are made only after the ENTER button is pressed. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 31 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 36: Problem Solving

    In Australia and New Zealand, call Crestron Pacific at +613-9480-2999. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

  • Page 37: Future Updates

    QuickMedia Distribution System Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the MD8x8, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.

  • Page 38: Appendix: Serial Protocol

    MD8x8 that indicates the new state of the parameter. If verbose mode is off, the MD8x8 will only send messages when queried. 34 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 39: Switching/Routing Functions

    NOTE: If an input greater than “8” or “08” is sent, the command is ignored. NOTE: If an output destination less than “1” / “01”, or greater than “8” / “08”is sent to the MD8x8, the command is ignored. QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 • 35 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...
  • Page 40 Retain the current Audio Input on QM Out 8 and switch Video Input 3 to QM Out 8 (current Audio Input is 2). If polled for the status of all outputs (S?\r), the device response on Control-FB$ will be: “S02040201070703020505040608080203\r”. 36 • QuickMedia Distribution System: QM-MD8x8 Operations Guide - DOC. 6260...

  • Page 41: Return And Warranty Policies

    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.
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  • Page 44 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6260 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 06.04 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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