Specifications
DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia
™
Switcher
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|
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Video
Switcher: 8x8 digital matrix, modular input/output cards, Crestron
QuickSwitch HD
®
Input Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting
HDMI
®
, DisplayPort Multimode
[11]
, DVI, HDBaseT
®
, SDI, RGB/VGA,
component, S-Video, composite, DM
®
CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+
™
,
DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, & H.264 streaming
Output Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting
DM CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, HDBaseT,
HDMI, DVI
[12]
, & H.264 streaming (All input cards also include HDMI pass-
through outputs)
Formats: HDMI, HDBaseT, or DM 8G w/Deep Color, 3D, & 4K
[3]
;
DM (1st generation) w/Deep Color & 3D; DVI; HDCP content protection
support; SD-SDI, HD-SDI, & 3G-SDI; RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YPbPr, Y/C, NTSC,
& PAL; H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10 AVC)
Input Resolutions: Refer to the specifications for each input card
Output Resolutions: Refer to the specifications for each output card
Backplane Data Rate: 12.5 Gbps
Audio
Switcher: 8x8 digital multichannel audio-follow-video matrix switching,
plus independent 8x8 stereo matrix for audio breakaway
Input Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting
HDMI, DisplayPort Multimode
[11]
, HDBaseT, SDI, analog (stereo 2-channel),
SPDIF, DM CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, &
H.264 streaming
Output Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards
supporting DM CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber,
HDBaseT, HDMI, analog (stereo 2-channel), & H.264 streaming; (All input
cards also include HDMI pass-through outputs, and most digital audio input
cards also include analog stereo pass-through audio outputs)
Formats: Refer to the specifications for each input and output card
Communications
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-
discovery, full/half duplex, DHCP, Private Network Mode
USB: USB signal routing via select input cards, transmitters, receivers, and
extenders
[14]
; USB computer console port for setup
DigitalMedia: DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, DM Fiber, DM CAT,
DMNet
®
, HDCP, EDID, CEC, PoDM, Ethernet
HDBaseT: HDCP, EDID, CEC, PoH, Ethernet
HDMI: HDCP, EDID, CEC
NOTE: Supports management of HDCP and EDID; supports management of
CEC between HDMI devices and a control system
Card Slots
1 – 8: (8) DM switcher input card slots;
Each slot accepts (1) DMC-series input card
DM OUTPUTS: (4) DM switcher output card slots;
Each slot accepts (1) DMC-series output card
Connectors
LAN: (1) 8-wire RJ45 female;
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet port
24ABG / EIG 1 – 4 (SLOT 1 – 2): (8) sets of (1) 4-pin and (1) 3-pin 3.5mm
detachable terminal blocks;
Comprises (8) DMNet ports with “EIG” power selection ports, each set
associated with a corresponding DM CAT output porton the output card in
either output slot;
Each DMNet port provides power and communications for a DM CAT
device connected via DM cable;
Each EIG port connects to an external power supply
[15]
, or to the internal
power source via a jumper, to power the DM CAT device connected to the
corresponding DMNet port;
Maximum Load: 75 Watts (3.13 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) per port when
connected to external power supply
[15]
, otherwise limited to available
DMNet power (see “Power Requirements” below)
100-240V~300W 50/60Hz: (1) IEC 60320 C14 main power inlet;
Mates with removable power cord, included
G: (1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
COMPUTER (front): (1) USB Type B female;
USB computer console port (6 ft cable included)
LCD Display
Green LCD dot matrix, 128 x 64 resolution, adjustable LED backlight;
Displays inputs/outputs by name, video & audio signal information,
Ethernet configuration and setup menus
Controls & Indicators
SOFTKEYS: (4) pushbuttons for activation of LCD driven functions
HW-R: (1) recessed miniature pushbutton for hardware reset, reboots
the switcher
ROUTE: (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects ROUTE mode to allow
routing changes
VIEW: (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects VIEW mode for viewing
current routes
INFO: (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects INFO mode for viewing AV and
device info
MENU: (1) pushbutton, steps menu back one level
ENTER: (1) pushbutton, executes highlighted menu or value
AUDIO: (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects audio routing view
VIDEO: (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects video routing view
USB: (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects USB routing view
Quick-Adjust Knob: (1) continuous turn rotary encoder, adjusts
menu parameters
IN 1 – 8: (8) pushbuttons and red LEDs, select input for routing
OUT 1 – 8: (8) pushbuttons and red LEDs, select output for routing
LAN (rear): (2) LEDs, green LED indicates Ethernet link status, amber LED
indicates Ethernet activity