Specifications

Crestron DigitalMedia™ Design Guide
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Crestron DigitalMedia
Crestron DigitalMedia distributes uncompressed digital audio and video signals over a choice of CAT5e/6-based twisted pair
copper wire or duplex multimode fiber cable. A full selection of switcher input cards, transmitters, and room controllers
(receivers), provides extensive connectivity throughout the installation, supporting a complete range of analog and digital
signal types. DigitalMedia intelligently manages all the different signals and devices, matching each source's output to the
capabilities of the selected display(s) without scaling or compression. Every signal is preserved in its native video resolution
and audio format, ensuring a pure, lossless signal path.
DigitalMedia handles more than just audio and video. Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, device control (IR, RS-232, CEC) and USB
HID mouse and keyboard distribution allows computers, media servers, and video game consoles to be installed out of sight
and accessed from anywhere in the installation. With no additional wiring, built-in Crestron control is also available for
controlling displays and other room devices.
DigitalMedia:
 Distributes uncompressed digital audio and video over twisted-pair wire or fiber
 Supports HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color and 7.1 channel HD lossless audio
 Supports video resolutions up to 1920x1200 or 1080p/60
 Allows full 1080p/60 up to 400 feet using CAT5e or CAT6 cable
 Supports 50/125 and 62.5/125 multimode fiber for distances up to 1,000 feet (300 meters).
Features of DigitalMedia
DigitalMedia transmits a wide variety of signals:
Audio Video Other
HDMI 7.1 Channel
2, 6, or 8 channel PCM
DTS-HD Master Audio™
Dolby
®
TrueHD
SPDIF
2-Channel Analog
DisplayPort Multimode
HDMI
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)
S-Video
Composite
RGBHV
DisplayPort Multimode
HD-SDI (future)
DVI
Ethernet
Crestron Control
USB HID
DigitalMedia is installer-friendly, with a flexible choice of input and output cards. It expands easily to serve the most
demanding multi-room solution. Advanced troubleshooting tools can be accessed via the front panel, Crestron Toolbox
software, and control system to identify potential problems with HDCP keys and handshaking, CEC control, video resolutions,
USB, wiring and audio format issues. DigitalMedia accommodates legacy AV systems, provides a zero-latency solution, and
drives full HD content without compression or resolution loss.
Computer Compatibility
Besides handling every available HDTV format supported by HDMI, DigitalMedia also supports the distribution of DVI and RGB
computer signals, and is fully compatible with DVI computer monitors up to 1920 x 1200 WUXGA.