Specifications

Crestron DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32 DigitalMedia Switchers
Operations Guide – DOC. 6755D DigitalMedia Switchers: DM-MD8X8/16X16/32X32
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field-installable, allowing for easy and flexible system configuration with the ability
to make changes to the system as needs change.
A wide selection of DM input cards are offered to support a complete range of digital
and analog AV signal types. Depending on the switcher, up to eight output cards
may be installed to feed up to eight (DM-MD8X8), 16 (DM-MD16X16), or
32 (DM-MD32X32) DM Receivers/Room Controllers using either DigitalMedia
(DM) Cable or CresFiber. DigitalMedia allows for cable lengths up to 450 feet
(137 m) using DM cable, or 1000 feet (300 m) using CresFiber. HDMI outputs are
also available for direct connection to centralized audio processors and video
monitors.
Output Expansion
An HDMI loop back output is provided on every input card to allow the inputs of up
to five DM switchers to be daisy-chained, enabling the configuration of very large
distribution systems with many DM and HDMI outputs.
Versatile Audio Routing
HDMI is the key to handling all the latest 7.1 surround sound formats like Dolby
®
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
™
. Great for your high-end home theater, but
how do you share that same source with other audio zones in the house?
DigitalMedia allows for the simultaneous distribution of multi-channel surround
sound (i.e., Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio) and two-channel stereo
signals from the same HDMI source. Equipped with a DMC-HD-DSP, DMC-F-DSP,
or DMC-CAT-DSP input card (all sold separately), the DM switcher employs
onboard DSP processing to derive a stereo down-mix from the original multi-channel
signal. Both signals can be routed separately or simultaneously from any of the
switcher’s DM outputs, allowing either signal to be selected for output at each DM
receiver location.
The switcher also converts the digital stereo signal to analog to enable sharing with
every other room in the house via an AAE, CNX-PAD8A (both sold separately), or
other multi-room audio distribution system. DM switchers also allow surround sound
processors and amplifiers to be located centrally instead of at the display location
using optional local HDMI outputs.
Computer Compatibility
Besides handling every available HDTV format supported by HDMI, DigitalMedia
also supports the distribution of DVI, DisplayPort multimode*, and RGB computer
signals, and is fully compatible with DVI computer monitors up to 1920 x 1200
WUXGA.
Built-in Ethernet Switch
In addition to transporting digital video and audio, DigitalMedia can also extend
10/100 Ethernet out to each display and source device via DM room controllers and
select DM transmitters, providing high-speed connectivity for any room device that
requires a LAN connection. Its Gigabit Ethernet connection to the external LAN
helps maximize bandwidth for each network port. 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.
* DisplayPort multimode connectivity is supported via an HDMI or DVI input port using a suitable
adapter or interface cable (not included).