Specifications

DM-MD8X8DM-MD8X8DM-MD8X8DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
> Enables device control via CEC
> Distributes USB HID mouse and keyboard signals
> Allows full audio and USB breakaway switching
> Integrates with analog audio distribution systems
> Enables simultaneous output of stereo and surround
sound audio
> Includes integrated Ethernet switch with Gigabit LAN
port
> Includes built-in power distribution for DM
transmitters, repeaters, and room controllers
> Provides easy setup and diagnostics tools via front
panel or software
> 4-space 19-inch rack-mountable
SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
VideoVideoVideoVideo
Switcher: 8x8 digital matrix, modular input/output cards, Crestron QuickSwitch
HD
Input Signal Types: Input Signal Types: Input Signal Types: Input Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting HDMI™,
DisplayPort Multimode
[1]
, DVI, SDI, RGB, component (YPbPr), S-Video (Y/C),
composite video, DM CAT, and DM Fiber
Output Signal Types: Output Signal Types: Output Signal Types: Output Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting DM CAT,
DM Fiber, HDMI, and DVI (All input cards also include HDMI pass-thru outputs)
Formats: Formats: Formats: Formats: HDMI w/Deep Color, DVI, HDCP v.1.2 content protection support, SD-
SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, RGBHV up to UXGA/WUXGA, HDTV up to 1080p60, NTSC or
PAL
Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Progressive: Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Progressive: Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Progressive: Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Progressive: 640x480@60Hz, 720x480@60Hz
(480p), 720x576@50Hz (576p), 800x600@60Hz, 848x480@60Hz,
852x480@60Hz, 854x480@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1024x852@60Hz,
1024x1024@60Hz, 1280x720@50Hz (720p50), 1280x720@60Hz (720p60),
1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1360x768@60Hz, 1365x1024@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz, 1400x1050@60Hz,
1440x900@60Hz, 1600x900@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz, 1680x1050@60Hz,
1920x1080@24Hz (1080p24), 1920x1080@25Hz (1080p25), 1920x1080@50Hz
(1080p50), 1920x1080@60Hz (1080p60), 1920x1200@60Hz,
2048x1080@24Hz, 2048x1152@60Hz, plus any other resolution allowed by
HDMI up to 165MHz pixel clock
Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Interlaced: Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Interlaced: Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Interlaced: Input Resolutions, HDMI & DVI, Interlaced: 720x480@30Hz (480i),
720x576@25Hz (576i), 1920x1080@25Hz (1080i25), 1920x1080@30Hz
(1080i30), plus any other resolution allowed by HDMI up to 165MHz pixel clock
Input Resolutions, RGB: Input Resolutions, RGB: Input Resolutions, RGB: Input Resolutions, RGB: 640x480@60Hz, 720x480@60Hz (480p),
720x576@50Hz (576p), 800x600@60Hz, 848x480@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz,
1280x720@50Hz (720p50), 1280x720@60Hz (720p60), 1280x768@60Hz,
1280x800@60Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1360x768@60Hz,
1366x768@60Hz, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1440x900@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz,
1680x1050@60Hz, 1920x1080@24Hz (1080p24), 1920x1080@50Hz (1080p50),
1920x1080@60Hz (1080p60), 1920x1200@60Hz, 2048x1080@24Hz,
2048x1152@60Hz
Input Resolutions, Component: Input Resolutions, Component: Input Resolutions, Component: Input Resolutions, Component: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p50, 720p60,
1080i25 (1125 lines), 1080i30, 1080p30, 1080p50 (1125 lines), 1080p60
Input Resolutions, Composite and S-Video: Input Resolutions, Composite and S-Video: Input Resolutions, Composite and S-Video: Input Resolutions, Composite and S-Video: 480i, 576i
Input Resolutions, SDI: Input Resolutions, SDI: Input Resolutions, SDI: Input Resolutions, SDI: (see DMC-SDIDMC-SDIDMC-SDIDMC-SDI spec sheet)
Output Resolutions: Output Resolutions: Output Resolutions: Output Resolutions: Matched to inputs
Backplane Data Rate: Backplane Data Rate: Backplane Data Rate: Backplane Data Rate: 12.5 Gbps
AudioAudioAudioAudio
Switcher: Switcher: Switcher: Switcher: 8x8 digital multi-channel audio-follow-video matrix switching, plus
independent 8x8 stereo matrix for audio breakaway
Output Signal Types: Output Signal Types: Output Signal Types: Output Signal Types: Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting DM
CAT, DM Fiber, HDMI, and analog (stereo 2-channel); (All input cards also
include HDMI pass-thru outputs, and some input cards also include analog
stereo pass-thru audio outputs)
Formats, HDMI only: Formats, HDMI only: Formats, HDMI only: Formats, HDMI only: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD High Res,
DTS-HD Master Audio™, up to 8ch PCM
Formats, HDMI and SPDIF: Formats, HDMI and SPDIF: Formats, HDMI and SPDIF: Formats, HDMI and SPDIF: Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital EX, DTS®, DTS-ES,
DTS 96/24, 2ch PCM
Formats, Analog: Formats, Analog: Formats, Analog: Formats, Analog: Stereo 2-Channel
Formats, SDI: Formats, SDI: Formats, SDI: Formats, SDI: (see DMC-SDIDMC-SDIDMC-SDIDMC-SDI spec sheet)
CommunicationsCommunicationsCommunicationsCommunications
DigitalMedia: DigitalMedia: DigitalMedia: DigitalMedia: DM Fiber, DM CAT, DMNet, HDCP management, EDID format
management, CEC
Ethernet: Ethernet: Ethernet: Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-
discovery, full/half duplex, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, DHCP, RSTP
USB: USB: USB: USB: Supports USB HID class devices
Ethernet SwitchEthernet SwitchEthernet SwitchEthernet Switch
Provides (1) onboard 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet port, (1) internal
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet port for the switcher, and (16) remote
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet ports via select outboard devices
USB SwitchUSB SwitchUSB SwitchUSB Switch
8x8 matrix
Card SlotsCard SlotsCard SlotsCard Slots
1 - 8: 1 - 8: 1 - 8: 1 - 8: (8) DM switcher input card slots;
Each slot accepts (1) DMC-series input card
DM OUTPUTS (SLOT 1 - 2): DM OUTPUTS (SLOT 1 - 2): DM OUTPUTS (SLOT 1 - 2): DM OUTPUTS (SLOT 1 - 2): (2) DM switcher output card slots;
Each slot accepts (1) DMCODMCODMCODMCO-series output card
ConnectorsConnectorsConnectorsConnectors
LAN: LAN: LAN: LAN: (1) 8-wire RJ45 female w/2 LED indicators;
10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet port;
Green LED indicates link status;
Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity
24ABG / EIG 1 - 4 (SLOT 1 - 2): 24ABG / EIG 1 - 4 (SLOT 1 - 2): 24ABG / EIG 1 - 4 (SLOT 1 - 2): 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 output port on the output card in either
output slot;
Each DMNet port provides power and communications for a DM device
connected via DM cable;
Each EIG port connects to an external power supply
[2]
, or to the internal
power source via a jumper, to power the DM 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
[2]
, otherwise limited to available DMNet
power (see "Power Requirements" below)
100-240V~4.0A 50/60Hz: 100-240V~4.0A 50/60Hz: 100-240V~4.0A 50/60Hz: 100-240V~4.0A 50/60Hz: (1) IEC C14 male chassis plug, main power input;
Mates with removable power cord, included
G: G: G: G: (1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
COMPUTER (front): COMPUTER (front): COMPUTER (front): COMPUTER (front): (1) USB Type B female;
USB 1.1 computer console port (6 ft cable included)
LCD DisplayLCD DisplayLCD DisplayLCD 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 and IndicatorsControls and IndicatorsControls and IndicatorsControls and Indicators
SOFTKEYS: SOFTKEYS: SOFTKEYS: SOFTKEYS: (4) pushbuttons for activation of LCD driven functions
HW-R: HW-R: HW-R: HW-R: (1) recessed miniature pushbutton for hardware reset, reboots the
switcher
Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive | Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.crestron.com