Specifications

DigitalMedia Switchers Crestron DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
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DigitalMedia Switchers: DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32 Operations Guide – DOC. 6755D
• Includes built-in power distribution for DM transmitters, repeaters, and
room controllers
• Provides easy setup and diagnostics tools via front panel or software
• 19-inch rack-mountable (DM-MD8X8: 4-space, DM-MD16X16: 7-space,
DM-MD32X32: 14-space)
Features and Functions
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DM switchers are field-configurable to handle up to 32 AV sources of virtually any
type. The outputs of the DM-MD32X32 are field-configurable to provide up to 32
DM room outputs and/or HDMI outputs in a single chassis, with expansion
capability possible for up to 160 outputs using multiple chassis. The outputs of the
DM-MD16X16 are factory-configurable to provide up to 16 DM room outputs
and/or HDMI outputs in a single chassis, with expansion capability possible for up to
80 outputs using multiple chassis. The outputs of the DM-MD8X8 are
field-configurable to provide up to eight DM room outputs and/or HDMI outputs in a
single chassis, with expansion capability possible for up to 40 outputs using multiple
DM-MD8X8 chassis.
A full selection of DM switcher input cards, DM transmitters, DM receivers, and
DM room controllers provides extensive connectivity throughout the home or office,
supporting a complete range of analog and digital signal types — all through one
switcher. User-friendly setup and troubleshooting tools are provided through the
front panel, or via Crestron Toolbox™ software, to simplify setup.
DigitalMedia switchers are part of a High Definition Audio-Video distribution
system that allows virtually any mix of AV sources to be distributed throughout the
home from a centralized rack location using DigitalMedia.
DigitalMedia
Creating a professional HD AV distribution system means handling the challenges
that come with HDMI. HDMI is the new standard for interfacing high-definition AV
equipment, but despite its many benefits, it was not developed with multi-room
distribution in mind. Crestron has developed DigitalMedia, the first complete HD
AV distribution system that allows virtually any mix of HD AV sources to be
distributed throughout the home from a centralized rack location.
DigitalMedia distributes uncompressed digital video and audio signals over a choice
of shielded twisted-pair copper wire or multi-mode fiber. DigitalMedia manages all
of the different signals and devices, matching each source's output to the capabilities
of the selected display(s) without using scaling or compression. Every signal is
preserved in its native video resolution and audio format, ensuring a pure, lossless
signal path throughout.
Integrated Ethernet and USB HID distribution allows computers and media servers,
to be installed out-of-sight and accessed from anywhere in the house. Crestron
control is also built-in for controlling the displays and other room devices without
additional wiring.
Modular Architecture
DM switchers feature a modular architecture with eight (DM-MD8X8),
16 (DM-MD16X16), or 32 (DM-MD32X32) input card slots and two output card
slots with two, four, six, or eight outputs. Each input card slot on a DM switcher is