Specifications

Crestron DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32 DigitalMedia Switchers
Operations Guide – DOC. 6755D DigitalMedia Switchers: DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
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The DMC-CAT may also be used with the DMCI DigitalMedia Card Interface to
provide a DM CAT receiver solution that is perfect for installation in an equipment
rack or AV cart, or as a portable display interface. As a DM receiver, and as a DM
switcher input card, the DMC-CAT enables EDID signal detection and format
management, CEC device control, and audio breakaway.
Hardware Hookup for DMC-CAT DM CAT Input Card for DM Switchers
HDMI OUT:
To Local HD Display or HDMI
Input on Daisy-Chained DM
Switcher
DM:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or DigitalMedia
Switcher
AUDIO OUT:
To 2-Channel Audio
Input
NET:
From DigitalMedia
Transmitter or DigitalMedia
Switcher
DMC-CAT-DSP DM CAT
Input Card with Down-mixing
for DM Switchers
The DMC-CAT-DSP is an input card for a DigitalMedia switcher, providing one
CAT-type DM input. The DM CAT input enables the connection of a DM
transmitter or the output of another DM switcher, with a potential cable length up to
450 feet (137 m) using DigitalMedia cable.
NOTE: For optimum performance, Crestron recommends Crestron DigitalMedia
cable.
The DMC-CAT-DSP provides all of the features of the DMC-CAT with the addition
of internal DSP processing to enable the simultaneous distribution of uncompressed
7.1 channel HD surround sound and 2-channel audio. The DMC-CAT-DSP is
recommended for use with Blu-ray Disc players and other HD sources that output
multi-channel surround sound audio via HDMI, allowing the multi-channel signal to
reach the surround sound system without requiring any decoding, while also
providing a 2-channel down-mix to feed a stereo zone or audio distribution system.
Additional connections on the card include both HDMI and stereo analog audio loop
back outputs. The HDMI output simply passes the input signal through to feed a
local device, or to feed a second DM switcher for output expansion purposes. The
analog audio output, which features programmable volume control, breaks out the
stereo audio signal from the HDMI input and passes it through to feed a
CNX-PAD8A, AAE, or other multi-room audio distribution system.
The DMC-CAT-DSP may also be used with the DMCI DigitalMedia Card Interface
to provide a DM CAT receiver solution that is perfect for installation in an
equipment rack or AV cart, or as a portable display interface. As a DM receiver, and
as a DM switcher input card, the DMC-CAT-DSP enables EDID signal detection
and format management, CEC device control, and audio breakaway.