Crestron HD-MD8X1 & HD-MD8X2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Operations Guide
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Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Contents QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers: HD-MD8X1 & HD-MD8X2 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Applications.................................................................................................................
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers: HD-MD8X1 & HD-MD8X2 Introduction QuickSwitch HD switchers from Crestron enable high-performance HDMI signal selection while delivering trouble-free, low-latency switching of all your DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ players, HDTV receivers, media servers, game consoles, multimedia computers, surround processors and high-definition displays. The HD-MD8X1 features eight HDMI 1.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 HDMI is the new standard for interfacing high-definition AV equipment, and it is key to handling the latest HD video and audio formats. Crestron has designed its QuickSwitch HD switchers to provide unparalleled performance, functionality, and custom integration capability. The HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 support HDMI 1.3a w/Deep Color and HDCP, handling 1080p60 HDTV and WUXGA computer resolutions, and multi-channel HD lossless audio.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers an alternative to conventional IR and RS-232 device control by harnessing the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI. Through its connection to the control system, the HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 provide a gateway for controlling many devices right through their HDMI connections, potentially eliminating the need for any dedicated control wires or IR probes.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Applications The following diagram shows an HD-MD8X2 in a residential application. HD-MD8X2 in a Residential Application Internal Block Diagram The following diagram represents the switching abilities of the HD-MD8X1/2. Internal Block Diagram of the HD-MD8X1/2 DIGITAL VIDEO SWITCH HDMI RX (typ of 8) HDMI TX (typ of 2) DIGITAL AUDIO SWITCH 4 • QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers: HD-MD8X1/2 Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Specifications Specifications for the HD-MD8X1/2 are listed in the following table. HD-MD8X1/2 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Switcher HD-MD8X1: 8x1 digital matrix, resolution management, Crestron QuickSwitch HD HD-MD8X2: 8x2 digital matrix, resolution management, Crestron QuickSwitch HD Signal Types HDMI Formats HDMI v.1.3a w/Deep Color, DVI v.1.0, HDCP v.1.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 HD-MD8X1/2 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS 10BaseT/100BaseTX, auto-switching, autonegotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, DHCP, IEEE 803.U compliant Ethernet Power Cresnet Power Usage HD-MD8X1 15 Watts (0.63 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) HD-MD8X2 20 Watts (0.83 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) Default Net ID 33 Minimum 2-Series Control System Update File1, 2 Version 4.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your HD-MD8X1/2. HD-MD8X1 Physical View (Front - HD-MD8X2 is similar) HD-MD8X1 Physical View (Rear - HD-MD8X2 is similar) HD-MD8X1/2 Overall Dimensions (HD-MD8X2 Shown) 9.75 in (24.77 cm) 10.06 in (25.54 cm) 17.03 in (43.25 cm) 1.70 in (4.32 cm) Operations Guide – DOC.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 HD-MD8X1/2 Buttons & Ports (HD-MD8X2 Shown) 1 7 2 3 8 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS*, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1 PWR LED (1) green LED, indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet control network 2 SYNC (1) recessed pushbutton & red LED, selects Sync mode for viewing input signal sensing 3 ROUTE (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects Route mode to allow routing changes 4 V 5 IN 1
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS*, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 8 VIEW 9 A 10 INPUT DESCRIPTION (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects View mode for viewing current routes (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects audio routing view (8) 19-pin Type A HDMI female HDMI digital video/audio inputs 11 OUTPUT HD-MD8x1: (1) 19-pin Type A HDMI female HD-MD8x2: (2) 19-pin Type A HDMI female HDMI digital video/audio outputs LAN 12 GREEN LED
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 have been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Cresnet® and Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Installation Ventilation The HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 should be used in a well-ventilated area. The venting holes should not be obstructed under any circumstances. To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications. Consider using forced air ventilation and/or incrementing the spacing between units to reduce overheating.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting (this image shows a 1RU device) USE COVER SCREWS 4. Stacking Repeat procedure (steps 1 through 3) to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. Four “feet” are provided with the HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or stacked. These feet should be attached near the corners prior to the hookup procedure.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 HDCP Signal Path Sources using HDCP limit the number of display devices it can transmit to while simultaneously limiting the depth of devices in the signal path. Too many devices or greater-than-allowed depth in a signal path (from source to display) may create problems with displaying of audio and video content. The HDCP specification states that the maximum depth of devices between source and display is six.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Using Crestron Toolbox, the switcher can test HDMI sources and displays for switching limitations due to HDCP keys. The number of HDCP keys specify the number of display devices that can be connected to a source over HDMI using HDCP authentication. For more information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. EDID EDID is a piece of data that HDMI receivers use to indicate their capabilities to the HDMI sources.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers • Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Best Common Best Common Only resolutions that are available in all of the displays that are connected will be transmitted to the source. This ensures that any video signal coming in from the source will be able to be shown on all displays. If certain resolutions are only available on a subset of the displays, they will be omitted. • Manual Use Crestron Toolbox to select which resolutions are transmitted to the source.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Programming Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Locating the HD-MD8X1/2 in the Device Library • To incorporate the HD-MD8X1 or HD-MD8X2 into the system, drag the desired device from the Ethernet Control Modules | Ethernet Video Modules folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers C2Net Device, Slot 8 and 9 • Additional HD-MD8X1/2 devices are assigned different Net ID or IP ID numbers as they are added. • If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID or IP ID, as shown in the following figures. “Device Settings: Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 (Cresnet)” Window “Device Settings: Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 (Ethernet)” Window • Operations Guide – DOC.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Program Manager Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1). Example Program Example programs for the HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 are available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms).
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 “HD-MD8X1” or “HD-MD8X2” in the Model textbox, the unit’s serial number in the Serial textbox or the unit’s hostname in the Hostname textbox. The hostname can be found in the “System Info” window in the section marked Ethernet however, communications must be established in order to see this information in the “System Info” window. 2.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Program Checks Actions that can be performed on the HD-MD8X1/2 vary depending on whether it is connected via Cresnet or Ethernet. Cresnet Connections For Cresnet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the network device tree (Tools | Network Device Tree) to show all network devices connected to the control system. Right-click on the HD-MD8X1/2 to display actions that can be performed on the HD-MD8X1/2.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Operation Operating Modes The HD-MD8X1 and HD-MD8X2 can operate in either the Sync, View, or Route mode. Sync Mode The Sync mode uses the front panel controls to view the presence of video signals on each input. Press the SYNC button to activate the Sync mode. The SYNC LED will light as will the LEDs of any inputs with a video signal present. View Mode The View mode uses the front panel controls to view routing information for inputs and outputs.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Route Mode Signals coming in to the switcher can be switched to either of the outputs. Additionally, the audio and video portions of an input signal can be switched simultaneously or separately. To enter the Route mode, press the ROUTE button. The ROUTE LED will light. Switch Audio and Video Simultaneously 1. Press the A and V buttons to select the audio and video portions for switching. The respective LEDS will light.
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. HD-MD8X1/2 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Device is not communicating with the network. Use Crestron Toolbox to poll the network. Verify network connection to the device.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Calculate Power QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. CAUTION: Provide sufficient power to the system. Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number.
Crestron HD-MD8X1/2 QuickSwitch HD™ HDMI Switchers Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations Guide – DOC. 6714A (2023605) 05.09 Specifications subject to change without notice.
