Introduction. Crestron DM-MD128X128

Crestron DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128 DigitalMedia Switchers

DigitalMedia Switchers:

DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128

Introduction

Crestron ® DM ® switchers provide the foundation for a complete DigitalMedia™ system, delivering an advanced 4K ultra high-definition AV signal routing solution that is extremely flexible and installer friendly. The DM-MD64X64 and

DM-MD128X128 are modular matrix switchers designed for large-scale projects demanding ultimate reliability. They deliver ultra fast signal routing and pure, lossless distribution of HDMI ® and other signals to support all the Blu-ray Disc ® players, HDTV receivers, digital media servers, computers, HD cameras, and high-definition displays that fill any modern facility. DigitalMedia manages all of the disparate AV signals and devices to deliver a transparent user experience and ensure an optimum video image and audio signal at every location.

Features and Functions

• Provides lossless HD AV signal routing over twisted-pair wire or fiber

• Integrates video, audio, networking, and control over one wire or fiber strand

• Modular design configurable in blades of eight inputs or outputs

• Enables full matrix switching scalable from 8 x 8 to 64 x 64

(DM-MD64X64) or from 8 x 8 to 128 x 128 (DM-MD128X128)

• Handles HDMI with Deep Color, 3D, 4K Ultra HD, and high-bitrate

7.1 encoded audio 1

• HDBaseT ® certified, which enables direct connection to third-party

HDBaseT displays and sources

• Supports up to 64 DM 8G ® receivers (DM-MD128X128)

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transmitters and 64 DM 8G receivers

(DM-MD64X64) or up to 128 DM 8G transmitters and 128 DM 8G

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1. Onboard HDMI output and analog audio input and output are future features that will be enabled through a future output blade and other components.

2. DM 8G+™ and HDBaseT input is a future feature that will be enabled through a future input blade.

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Features and Functions

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• Allows up to 330 foot (100 meter) wire distance via DM 8G+™ and

HDBaseT 1, 2, 3

• Allows up to 1000 foot (300 meter) wire distance via DM 8G fiber 3, 4

• Allows up to 7.5 mile (12 km) wire distance via DM 8G single-mode

• fiber 3, 5

QuickSwitch HD ® technology manages HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital

Content Protection) keys for fast and reliable switching

• Auto-Locking™ technology achieves rapid switching between disparate sources

• 15” color touch screen enables simplified front panel setup, operation, video preview, and troubleshooting

• Built-in web server enables full operation from any networked computer

• Allows system monitoring through front panel, web browser, control system, or Fusion RV ®

• Allows independent scaling for every display device through select DM receivers

• Enables device control via CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

• Distributes USB HID (Human Interface Device) mouse and keyboard signals between transmitters and receivers

• Supports expanded USB device support using USB extenders 6

• Includes integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch

• Features hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan tray with advanced status monitoring

• Hot-swappable I/O blades afford fast restoration of service with minimal disruption

• 14 U (DM-MD64X64) or 24 U (DM-MD128X128) 19-inch rack-mountable

1. DM 8G+ and HDBaseT input is a future feature that will be enabled through a future input blade.

2. The maximum cable length for DigitalMedia 8G+™ (DM 8G+) or HDBaseT is 330 feet (100 meters) for resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200 (including 1080p60 and 2K) using DM-CBL-8G

DigitalMedia 8G cable, DM-CBL DigitalMedia cable, DM-CBL-D DigitalMedia D cable, or third-party CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. For higher resolutions (including 4K), the maximum wire length is 230 feet (70 meters) using DM-CBL-8G or 165 feet (50 meters) using DM-CBL,

DM-CBL-D, or CAT5e. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise which may impact performance at resolutions above

1080p. DM 8G+ is compatible with HDBaseT Alliance specifications for connecting to HDBaseT compliant equipment.

3. For complete system design guidelines, refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4546) at www.crestron.com/dmresources. All wire and cables sold separately.

4. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G fiber (DM 8G fiber) cable length is 1000 feet (300 meters) using

CRESFIBER8G fiber optic cable or 500 feet (150 meters) using standard CRESFIBER,

CRESFIBER-SINGLE-SC, or third-party OM3 simplex multimode fiber optic cable.

5. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G single-mode fiber (DM 8G SM fiber) cable length is 7.5 miles

(12 km) using CRESFIBER8G-SM or third-party G.652.D (or better) single-mode fiber optic cable.

6. Expanded USB signal routing capability is available using USB-EXT-DM extenders (sold separately).

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Featuring a scalable blade-based design, the DM switchers afford maximum input and output count in a condensed 14 U (DM-MD64X64) or 24 U (DM-MD128X128) rack-mountable chassis. The DM-MD64X64 is field configurable to handle up to

64 inputs and 64 outputs; the DM-MD128X128 is field configurable to handle up to

128 inputs and 128 outputs. The DM switchers support HDMI, HDBaseT, analog audio, and all types of DigitalMedia 8G™ signals.

1, 2 Through a selection of hot-swappable input and output blades and a variety of DM 8G transmitters and receivers, the DM switchers allow extensive connectivity throughout a commercial or residential facility, supporting a wide range of signal types through one switcher.

Integrated Ethernet networking and USB distribution provide a complete connectivity solution combined with built-in Crestron control 3 for managing the displays and other room devices without necessitating any additional wiring.

Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and advanced system-wide monitoring ensure continuous, dependable operation for mission-critical applications.

User-friendly operation, setup, and troubleshooting tools are provided through the front panel touch screen or web browser interface to make setting up a complete multiroom HD system easy.

DigitalMedia 8G

DigitalMedia 8G provides a true 1-wire transport for moving high-definition video, audio, and Ethernet over low-cost twisted pair or fiber optic cable without compression or repeaters. Engineered for ultra high-bandwidth and ultimate scalability, DM 8G handles uncompressed video beyond high definition with support for HDCP, Deep Color, 3D, and 4K Ultra HD. Audio capabilities include support for high-bitrate 7.1 audio formats such as Dolby ® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master

Audio™ as well as uncompressed linear PCM. All signals are transported over one

8-conductor twisted pair wire or one strand of multimode or single-mode fiber. DM

8G enables wire distances up to 330 feet (100 meters) via DM 8G+

(DM 8G over CAT5e), 1000 feet (300 meters) via DM 8G fiber (DM 8G over multimode fiber), or 7.5 miles (12 km) via DM 8G SM fiber (DM 8G over single-mode fiber).

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1. Onboard HDMI output and analog audio input and output are future features that will be enabled through a future output blade and other components.

2. DM 8G+ and HDBaseT input is a future feature that will be enabled through a future input blade.

3. Crestron control via the DM network requires a Crestron control system (sold separately).

4. The maximum cable length for DigitalMedia 8G+ (DM 8G+) or HDBaseT is 330 feet (100 meters) for resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and 1920 x 1200 (including 1080p60 and 2K) using DM-CBL-8G

DigitalMedia 8G cable, DM-CBL DigitalMedia cable, DM-CBL-D DigitalMedia D cable, or third-party CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP. For higher resolutions (including 4K), the maximum wire length is 230 feet (70 meters) using DM-CBL-8G or 165 feet (50 meters) using DM-CBL,

DM-CBL-D, or CAT5e. Shielded cable and connectors are recommended to safeguard against unpredictable environmental electrical noise which may impact performance at resolutions above

1080p. DM 8G+ is compatible with HDBaseT Alliance specifications for connecting to HDBaseT compliant equipment.

5. For complete system design guidelines, refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4546).

All wire and cables sold separately.

6. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G fiber (DM 8G fiber) cable length is 1000 feet (300 meters) using

CRESFIBER8G fiber optic cable or 500 feet (150 meters) using standard CRESFIBER,

CRESFIBER-SINGLE-SC, or third-party OM3 simplex multimode fiber optic cable.

7. The maximum DigitalMedia 8G single-mode fiber (DM 8G SM fiber) cable length is 7.5 miles

(12 km) using CRESFIBER8G-SM or third-party G.652.D (or better) single-mode fiber optic cable.

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HDBaseT Certified

Crestron DigitalMedia 8G+™ technology is designed using HDBaseT Alliance specifications, ensuring interoperability with third-party HDBaseT products.

Via DM 8G+, the DM switchers can be connected directly to any HDBaseT compliant device without requiring a DM transmitter or receiver. HDBaseT connectivity through the DM switchers converges uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, Ethernet, power and control signals through a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable over distances up to 330 feet (100 meters).

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Modular Architecture

The DM-MD64X64 features a modular architecture with 8 input blade slots and 8 output blade slots; the DM-MD128X128 features a modular architecture with 16 input blade slots and 16 output blade slots. Each blade slot on the DM switchers are field installable, allowing for easy and flexible system configuration with the ability to make changes to the system as needs change. The input and output blades are hot-swappable to facilitate servicing without shutting down the whole switcher. I/O blades are offered to support the choice of HDMI, HDBaseT, analog audio,

DM 8G+, DM 8G fiber, and DM 8G single-mode fiber. Each blade provides 8 inputs or outputs of any one type.

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QuickSwitch HD

Handling high-definition digital media means handling HDCP, the encryption scheme that content providers use to protect their DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and broadcast signals against unauthorized copying. Viewing HDCP encrypted content requires a source device to “authenticate” each display and signal processor in the system and issue it a “key” before the content can be viewed. Ordinarily, this causes a complete loss of signal for up to 15 seconds each time a new source or display is selected anywhere in the system. In addition, every source device has a limited number of keys available; therefore, if too many displays are connected, the source stops outputting a signal without warning. Crestron QuickSwitch HD, however, manages the keys for every HDCP-compliant device in the system, maintaining continuous authentication for each device to ensure fast and reliable routing of any source to any number of display devices.

Auto-Locking Technology

Crestron Auto-Locking technology enables super fast signal switching by instantaneously configuring every device in the signal path as soon as the signal hits the first device. Whether switching between sources or TV channels, Auto-Locking significantly reduces the time it takes each device to sense the new signal and configure itself to handle the changes, virtually eliminating any noticeable gap while switching.

EDID Format Management

DigitalMedia manages the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) that modern digital devices use to communicate their capabilities. Through the DM switchers, the format and resolution capabilities of each device can be assessed, allowing the installer to configure EDID appropriately for the most desirable and predictable behavior.

1. DM 8G+ and HDBaseT input is a future feature that will be enabled through a future input blade.

2. Onboard HDMI output and analog audio input and output are future features that will be enabled through a future output blade and other components.

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A Scaler for Every Display

Scaling capability can be added to any DM system using select DM receivers (sold separately) with built-in high-definition scalers. By placing an independent high-performance scaler at every display device, DigitalMedia delivers the most flexible and user-friendly solution for routing multiple disparate sources to many different display devices. This “Distributed Scaler Approach” ensures an optimal image on every screen regardless of the sources that are selected. Distributed scaling allows a high-resolution computer source to be viewed on any display in the building. It also allows a high-definition 3D source to be viewed on lower resolution

2D displays without compromising the original signal, letting a theater’s full HD

1080p 3D image be shared with smaller, lesser displays in other rooms.

Built-In Ethernet Switch

In addition to transporting digital video and audio, DigitalMedia can also extend

10/100 Ethernet to each display and source device via select DM receivers and transmitters (sold separately), providing high-speed connectivity for any room device that requires a LAN connection. 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. Through its Gigabit Ethernet port, the DM switchers provide a single-point connection to a corporate LAN or home network, requiring just one IP address for the complete DM system.

USB Switch

Along with video, audio, and Ethernet, DigitalMedia also provides for the routing of

USB HID signals, allowing a USB HID compliant keyboard or mouse at one location to control a computer or media server in another location, whether just across the room or in another building. USB HID connectivity is provided through select DM receivers and transmitters (sold separately).

Crestron also offers USB extenders (sold separately) to enable the routing of virtually any type of USB peripheral to any host device, all managed through the

DigitalMedia system. Connect a local extender module (USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL) to each computer, media server, game system, annotator, and any other host for which communication or control is desired. Install a remote extender module

(USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE) at every display location to connect keyboards, mice, game controllers, whiteboards, flash drives, cameras, and mobile devices. Every module communicates with a DM switcher over the local Ethernet network or via a direct connection to the LAN port of a DM transmitter or receiver.

CEC Embedded Device Control

The primary objective of every Crestron system is to enable precisely the control desired for a seamless user experience. DigitalMedia provides an alternative to conventional IR and RS-232 device control by harnessing the CEC signal embedded in HDMI. Through its connection to the control system, the DM switchers provide a gateway for controlling many devices through their HDMI or HDBaseT connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated control wires or IR emitters.

Through proper CEC signal management, DigitalMedia allows control of each device as desired.

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Touch Screen Front Panel

Simplified setup and operation of the DM switchers are provided through a large 15” color touch screen. Through its user-friendly graphical interface, the touch screen enables the routing of AV signals with the ability to view resolution and format information for every input and output signal, and even preview a live video image of any input. Configuration and diagnostics capabilities include monitoring of the status for each I/O blade, fan tray, and power supply, configuration of Ethernet settings, and updating of the firmware for all connected devices.

Web Browser Control

The DM switchers also include a built-in web server, enabling full operation and monitoring through any networked computer with a web browser. Password protection prevents unauthorized access to this feature.

Hot-Swappable Redundant Power Supplies

The DM switchers deliver enhanced reliability for mission-critical applications, employing hot-swappable redundant power supplies to ensure continuous operation throughout the life of the system. Two power supplies occupy the DM-MD64X64; three power supplies occupy the DM-MD128X128. Each of the onboard power supplies has a demonstrated MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of over a half million hours. In the unlikely event of an individual power supply fault, the

DM-MD64X64 continues to operate unhindered on only one power supply and the

DM-MD128X128 continues to operate on only two power supplies. Clear indication of such a fault is provided on the unit’s front panel, and the power supplies can also be remotely monitored via a control system touch screen, mobile device, or Crestron

Fusion RV Remote Asset Management Software. A modular hot-swappable plug-in design allows any power supply to be replaced in seconds without shutting down the switcher or removing it from the equipment rack.

NOTE: Although the DM-MD64X64 and DM-MD128X128 continue to operate if a single power supply fails, it is recommended that the failed power supply be replaced as soon as possible to restore power supply redundancy.

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