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(discontinued)8x8 Digital Media Switcher |
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This product has been discontinued. For a replacement, please see Crestron DM-MD8X8-CPU3
Crestron HD DM Switchers provide the foundation for a complete DigitalMedia system, delivering an advanced, true high-definition multi-room AV signal routing solution that's extremely flexible and installer-friendly. The DM-MD8X8 affords low-latency switching and pure, lossless distribution of HDMI and other signals to support the latest Blu-ray Disc players, HDTV receivers, digital media servers, video game consoles, and all your other AV devices. The DM-MD8X8 is field-configurable to handle up to 8 AV sources, and provide up to 8 DM room outputs with expansion capability for even larger applications. A full selection of DM switcher input cards, DM transmitters, 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 DM-MD8X8 front panel, or via Crestron Toolbox software, to make setting up a complete multi-room HD system easy.
Available Configurations Include:
DM-MD8X8-RPS 8x8 Digital Media Switcher w/ Redundant Power Supply
DM-MD8X8 features include:
Video | ||
Switcher | 8x8 digital matrix, modular input/output cards, Crestron QuickSwitch HD® | |
Input Signal Types | Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting HDMI®, DisplayPort Multimode[11], DVI, HDBaseT®, SDI, RGB/VGA, component, S-Video, composite, DM® CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+™, DM 8G® Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, & H.264 streaming | |
Output Signal Types | Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting DM CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, HDBaseT, HDMI, DVI[12], & H.264 streaming (All input cards also include HDMI pass-thru outputs) | |
Formats | HDMI, HDBaseT, or DM 8G w/Deep Color, 3D, & 4K[3]; DM (1st generation) w/Deep Color & 3D; DVI; HDCP content protection support; SD-SDI, HD-SDI, & 3G-SDI; RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YPbPr, Y/C, NTSC, & PAL; H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10 AVC) | |
Input Resolutions | Refer to the specifications for each input card | |
Output Resolutions | Refer to the specifications for each output card | |
Backplane Data Rate | 12.5 Gbps | |
Audio | ||
Switcher | 8x8 digital multichannel audio-follow-video matrix switching, plus independent 8x8 stereo matrix for audio breakaway | |
Input Signal Types | Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting HDMI, DisplayPort Multimode[11], HDBaseT, SDI, analog (stereo 2-channel), SPDIF, DM CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, & H.264 streaming | |
Output Signal Types | Configurable via modular plug-in cards supporting DM CAT, DM Fiber, DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, HDBaseT, HDMI, analog (stereo 2-channel), & H.264 streaming; (All input cards also include HDMI pass-thru outputs, and most digital audio input cards also include analog stereo pass-thru audio outputs) | |
Formats | Refer to the specifications for each input and output card | |
Communications | ||
Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex, DHCP | |
USB | USB signal routing via select input cards, transmitters, receivers, and extenders[14]; USB computer console port for setup | |
DigitalMedia | DM 8G+, DM 8G Fiber, DM 8G SM Fiber, DM Fiber, DM CAT, DMNet®, HDCP, EDID, CEC, PoDM, Ethernet | |
HDBaseT | HDCP, EDID, PoH, Ethernet | |
HDMI | HDCP, EDID, CEC | |
NOTE: Supports management of HDCP and EDID; supports pass-through and management of CEC between HDMI source and sink, or between HDMI device(s) and a control system | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
18-port switch with Private Network Mode; provides (1) rear panel 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T LAN port, (1) internal 100 Mbps port for the switcher, and (16) internal 100 Mbps ports for the I/O cards | ||
USB Switch | ||
8x8 matrix, follow video or breakaway | ||
Card Slots | ||
1 – 8 | (8) DM switcher input card slots; Each slot accepts (1) DMC-series input card |
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DM OUTPUTS (SLOT 1 – 2) | (2) DM switcher output card slots; Each slot accepts (1) DMCO-series output card |
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Connectors | ||
LAN | (1) 8-wire RJ45 female; 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet port |
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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 CAT output port on the output card in either output slot; Each DMNet port provides power and communications for a DM CAT device connected via DM cable; Each EIG port connects to an external power supply[15], or to the internal power source via a jumper, to power the DM CAT 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[15], otherwise limited to available DMNet power (see "Power Requirements" below) |
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100-240V~300W 50/60Hz | (1) IEC 60320 C14 main power inlet; Mates with removable power cord, included |
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G | (1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug | |
COMPUTER (front) | (1) USB Type B female; USB computer console port (6 ft cable included) |
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LCD Display | ||
Green LCD dot matrix, 128 x 64 resolution, adjustable LED backlight; |
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Controls & Indicators | ||
SOFTKEYS | (4) pushbuttons for activation of LCD driven functions | |
HW-R | (1) recessed miniature pushbutton for hardware reset, reboots the switcher | |
ROUTE | (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects ROUTE mode to allow routing changes | |
VIEW | (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects VIEW mode for viewing current routes | |
INFO | (1) pushbutton and red LED, selects INFO mode for viewing AV and device info | |
MENU | (1) pushbutton, steps menu back one level | |
ENTER | (1) pushbutton, executes highlighted menu or value | |
AUDIO | (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects audio routing view | |
VIDEO | (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects video routing view | |
USB | (1) pushbutton & red LED, selects USB routing view | |
Quick-Adjust Knob | (1) continuous turn rotary encoder, adjusts menu parameters | |
IN 1 – 8 | (8) pushbuttons and red LEDs, select input for routing | |
OUT 1 – 8 | (8) pushbuttons and red LEDs, select output for routing | |
LAN (rear) | (2) LEDs, green LED indicates Ethernet link status, amber LED indicates Ethernet activity | |
Power Requirements | ||
Main Power | 300 Watts @ 100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz | |
Available DMNet Power | 55 Watts (2.3 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) from internal power supply | |
Available PoDM/PoH Power | Refer to the specifications for each DM 8G+ input and output card | |
Environmental | ||
Temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) | |
Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) | |
Heat Dissipation | 750 BTU/Hr | |
Enclosure | ||
Chassis | Metal with black finish, vented sides, fan-cooled | |
Front Panel | Metal, black finish with polycarbonate label overlay | |
Mounting | Freestanding or 4U 19-inch rack-mountable (adhesive feet and rack ears included) | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 6.97 in (177 mm) without feet | |
Width | 17.28 in (439 mm), 19.00 in (483 mm) with ears | |
Depth | 18.13 in (461 mm) without cards | |
Weight | ||
20.0 lb (9.1 kg) without cards |
dm-md8x8.pdf | Datasheet |
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