(discontinued)8×8 Digital Media Switcher
By: Crestron | Discontinued
The World’s Leader for Advanced Home, Campus & Building Control Automation Solutions
Crestron : DM-MD8X8
Description
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 8×8 Digital Media Switcher w/ Redundant Power Supply
Features
DM-MD8X8 features include:
- Delivers a unified HD signal distribution solution incorporating both point-to-point wired and IP streaming technologies
- Provides lossless HD AV signal routing over twisted pair copper wire or fiber
- Integrates video, audio, networking, and control over one wire or fiber strand
- Enables high-performance H.264 streaming from any input source up to 1080p or WUXGA
- Affords full matrix switching with ultra high 12.5 Gbps backplane data rate
- Handles HDMI® with Deep Color, 3D, 4K, and high-bitrate 7.1 encoded audio [3]
- HDBaseT® Certified — Enables direct connection to other HDBaseT certified equipment
- Distributes 1080p, WUXGA, and 2K signals over CAT type twisted pair cable at distances up to 330 ft (100 m) via DM 8G+™ and HDBaseT [4,9]
- Distributes 4K and Ultra HD signals over CAT type twisted pair cable at distances up to 230 ft (70 m) using Crestron DM 8G® Cable, or 165 ft (50 m) using CAT5e [4,9]
- Distributes 1080p and WUXGA signals over multimode fiber at distances up to 1000 ft (300 m) via DM 8G Fiber [5,9]
- Distributes 1080p and WUXGA signals over single-mode fiber at distances up to 7.5 miles (12 km) via DM 8G SM Fiber [6,9]
- Allows streaming of 1080p signals over an IP network with no distance limitations
- Also supports all first-generation DM® CAT and DM Fiber products [7,8,9]
- Configurable with up to eight DM, HDBaseT, and/or HDMI outputs
- Configurable with up to four streaming outputs [1]
- Easy output expansion using multiple DM switchers
- Modular inputs support a complete range of digital, analog, and streaming signal types
- QuickSwitch HD® technology manages HDCP keys for fast, reliable switching
- Auto-Locking™ technology achieves rapid switching between disparate sources
- Detects and displays detailed video and audio input information
- Performs automatic AV signal format management via EDID
- Allows independent scaling for every display through select DM receivers [13]
- Enables device control via CEC
- Distributes USB HID mouse and keyboard signals
- Expanded USB routing capabilities available using USB over Ethernet Extenders [14]
- 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
- Private Network Mode — requires just one IP address for the complete DM system
- Provides easy setup and diagnostics tools via front panel or software
- Half-million hour rated internal universal power supply
- 4-space 19-inch rack-mountable
Specifications
| 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 | ||
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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 | ||
Resources & Documents
| dm-md8x8.pdf | Datasheet |