DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128

64X64/128X128 DigitalMedia Switchers

Sample DM-MD128X128 Configuration

1 Introduction 2 Connecting Input Blades 3
quickstart guide

Connecting Output Blades

Input Slots 1-16 Output Slots 1-16
Input/output (I/O) blades and the CPU blade are installed DMB-I-S DMB-O-S
prior to shipment of the Crestron DM-MD64X64 and
Provides eight DM 8G fiber Provides eight DM 8G fiber
DM-MD128X128: outputs that connect to DM
inputs that connect to DM 8G
The DM-MD64X64 can contain up to 8 input blades fiber outputs of DM 8G fiber inputs of DM
and 8 output blades. Input blades occupy input slots transmitters or other DM receivers or other DM devices
1-8. Output blades occupy output slots 1-8. One devices using multimode fiber using multimode fiber optic
optic cable (sold separately). cable (sold separately). Using
DMB-CPU-64 blade occupies the CPU slot.
Using CRESFIBER8G, the CRESFIBER8G, the
INPUT
The DM-MD128X128 can contain up to 16 input maximum transmission MMF/SC:
maximum transmission OUTPUT
blades and 16 output blades. Input blades occupy CPU Blade distance is 1000 feet distance is 1000 feet MMF/SC:
From DM 8G
input slots 1-16. Output blades occupy output slots (~300 meters). Using Fiber Output (~300 meters). Using To DM 8G
CRESFIBER, Fiber Input
1-16. One DMB-CPU-128 blade occupies the CRESFIBER, of DM
Transmitter of DM
CRESFIBER-SINGLE-SC, CRESFIBER-SINGLE-SC,
CPU slot. or Receiver or
or third-party OM3 simplex or third-party OM3 simplex Other DM
Other DM
The following illustrations show configurations of the -B- multimode fiber optic cable, Device
multimode fiber optic cable, Device
DM-MD64X64 and DM-MD128X128 containing one input the maximum transmission the maximum transmission
distance is 500 feet

DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128
blade, one output blade, and the associated CPU blade. distance is 500 feet
(~150 meters). (~150 meters).
Sample DM-MD64X64 Configuration
Input Slots 1-8 Output Slots 1-8

DMB-I-S2 DMB-O-S2
CPU Blade Provides eight DM 8G SMF Provides eight DM 8G
inputs that connect to DM 8G single-mode fiber outputs that
SMF outputs of DM connect to DM 8G SMF
transmitters or other DM inputs of DM receivers or
devices using single-mode other DM devices using
fiber optic cable (sold single-mode fiber optic cable
separately). Using (sold separately). Using
CRESFIBER8G-SM or INPUT CRESFIBER8G-SM or OUTPUT
SMF/LC: SMF/LC:
third-party G.652.D (or better) third-party G.652.D (or better)
From DM 8G To DM 8G
single-mode fiber optic cable, single-mode fiber optic cable,
In the configuration above, the DM-MD128X128 contains an SMF Fiber SMF Fiber
the maximum transmission Output the maximum transmission Input
input blade in input slot 1, an output blade in output slot 1, distance is 7.5 miles (12 km). of DM distance is 7.5 miles (12 km). of DM
and the DMB-CPU-128 blade in the CPU slot. Transmitter Receiver or
or Other Other DM
DM Device Device

In the configuration above, the DM-MD64X64 contains an

input blade in input slot 1, an output blade in output slot 8,
and the DMB-CPU-64 blade in the CPU slot.

1 For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD64X64/

DM-MD128X128 DigitalMedia Switchers Operations & Installation
www.crestron.com 888.273.7876 201.767.3400
Guide, Doc. 7318. Specifications subject to
change without notice.
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 DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128
64X64/128X128 DigitalMedia Switchers

To select an EDID configuration file:

1
4 Connecting the CPU Blade 1
5 Applying Power 1
6 Configuring Network Settings
quickstart guide

1. On the Input Blade screen of a particular

DMB-CPU-64
Provides 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
LAN port, computer console
SERVICE port, and AUDIO
OUT port.
NOTE: The DM-MD64X64 requires two 20 A @
100-127 Vac or two 10 A @ 200-240 Vac circuits.
LAN: The DM-MD128X128 requires three 20 A @
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
1000BASE-T
100-127 Vac or three 10 A @ 200-240 Vac circuits.
Ethernet to LAN
SERVICE:
The DM-MD64X64 contains two power supplies;
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/ the DM-MD128X128 contains three power supplies.
1000BASE-T The power supplies provide load balancing and
Computer Console Port
power redundancy.
To apply power to the DM switcher, connect the
supplied ac power cords to the power inlets of the
switcher. Connect the other end of the power cords to
ac power using the same ac voltage typeeither
120 Vac or 220 Vac.
Configure network settings on the Ethernet Setup
screen of the DM switcher user interface:
NOTE: The Ethernet Setup screen
automatically appears on the front panel touch
screen after the DM switcher boots up for the
first time.
1. Set DHCP to ON or OFF. The default setting is ON.
2. (Optional) Enter a hostname.
3. (Optional) Enter a domain name.
4. (Applicable only if DHCP is set to OFF) Enter a static
IP address, subnet mask, and default router
address.
blade, select Configure EDID for the input
whose EDID file is to be selected.
The EDID Setup screen appears, listing the
12 preconfigured EDID files in the Crestron
EDID List (default setting).
2. Scroll the list and then select the desired EDID
file.
A prompt appears asking confirmation that the
selected EDID file be sent to the input.
3. Select Yes to send the EDID file to the input.
The EDID Setup screen indicates the currently
selected EDID file.
4. If desired, select Copy to all inputs to send the

DMB-CPU-128
Provides 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
LAN port, computer console
SERVICE port, USB, and
AUDIO OUT port.
DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128
DM-MD64X64 Power Connections 5. Set the system ID. The default setting is 1. currently selected EDID file to all inputs of the
DM switcher; otherwise, select < Previous
NOTE: Private Network Mode (PNM) is always Input or Next Input > as appropriate and repeat
enabled. When multiple DM switchers are steps 2 and 3 for each input.
AUDIO OUT: cascaded, assign a unique system ID to each
To Analog Audio Input switcher. PNM uses the system ID of each
switcher to determine the internal IP address 1
8 Configuring DigitalMedia Endpoints
used by each device in the DM system. Advanced configuration tasks for DigitalMedia
endpoints (DM-TX transmitters and DM-RMC
NOTE: Each DM switcher must connect directly receivers) include detailed scaler configuration and
to the LAN. A DM switcher cannot connect to the configuration of video parameters (for example,
100-127V ~ 50/60Hz 16A, 100-127V ~ 50/60Hz 16A, LAN through another DM switcher. brightness and contrast). To perform such tasks,
LAN: 200-240V ~ 50/60Hz 8A: 200-240V ~ 50/60Hz 8A:
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/ Main Power Input Main Power Input refer to the DM-MD64X64/DM-MD128X128:
1000BASE-T 6. Set control system connection settings: Configuring DigitalMedia Endpoints Quickstart
Ethernet to LAN
DM-MD128X128 Power Connections Guide (Doc. 7489) at www.crestron.com/manuals.
a. Enter the IP address or hostname of the control
SERVICE: system connected to the DM switcher.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
1000BASE-T b. Enter the IP ID of the DM switcher.
Computer Console Port

1
7 Configuring EDID

NOTE: For detailed information about EDID

configuration, refer to Answer ID 5357 at
The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at
www.crestron.com/onlinehelp. patents.crestron.com.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, DigitalMedia, DM, and DM 8G are either

For each input, select from among 12 preconfigured trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the
USB: EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered
For Connection of USB 100-127V ~ 50/60Hz 16A, trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to
Flash Drive 200-240V ~ 50/60Hz 8A:
configuration files listed on the EDID Setup screen of either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
Main Power Inputs the DM switcher user interface. If desired, an EDID file Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of
AUDIO OUT: selected for a single input can be copied others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or
photography.
To Analog Audio Input automatically to all inputs of the DM switcher.
This document was written by the Technical Publications department at
Crestron.
2013 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

2 For details, refer to the latest version of the DM-MD64X64/

DM-MD128X128 DigitalMedia Switchers Operations & Installation
www.crestron.com 888.273.7876 201.767.3400
Guide, Doc. 7318. Specifications subject to
change without notice.
QUICKSTART DOC. 7319B (2035907) 09.13