Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Operations Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the DM-TX-300N and DM-TX-300N-F 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 DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Contents DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N: DM-TX-300N/-F 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Applications..............................................................................................
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N: DM-TX-300N/-F Introduction The DM-TX-300N is a DigitalMedia™ (DM) CAT transmitter and switcher. The DM-TX-300N-F is a DM fiber transmitter and switcher. Each provides a remarkably simple, yet versatile interface for connecting nearly any computer or AV source to a Crestron® DigitalMedia system.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Features and Functions (Continued) • • • • • • • • Affords single wire connection to a DM-RMC-100-1 (DM-TX-300N), DM-RMC-100-F (DM-TX-300N-F) or DM-MD switcher (all sold separately) Detects and reports detailed video and audio input information1 Performs automatic AV signal format management via EDID1 QuickSwitch HD® technology achieves low latency switching Enables device control via CEC, IR, RS-232 and Ethernet Easy setup and diagnosti
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Multimedia Computer /AV Interface The DM-TX-300N/-F provides versatile switching between three different video and audio sources. Inputs on the DM-TX-300N/-F include multi-format analog video, HDMI, DVI-I, balanced and unbalanced line level audio and SPDIF digital audio. The HDMI input supports HDMI with HDCP, handling WUXGA computer resolutions and 1080p60 HDTV with multi-channel lossless audio.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Embedded Device Control The primary objective of every Crestron system is to enable precisely the control desired for a seamless user experience. The DM-TX-300N/-F includes built-in IR, RS-232 and Ethernet control ports to allow programmable control of the devices connected to it. The DM-TX-300N/-F also provides an alternative to conventional control methods by harnessing the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal embedded in HDMI.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Applications The following diagram shows a DM-TX-300N in a typical application. DM-TX-300N in a Typical Application Operations Guide – DOC.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F The following diagram shows a DM-TX-300N-F in a typical application. DM-TX-300N-F in a Typical Application No LAN connection is required for these devices to transmit HDMI in a point-topoint configuration. If you wish to use the control ports (IR, RS-232, Relay, Sense) from a control system, you can connect either LAN port (the one on the DM-TX-300N/-F or the DM-RMC-100/-F) to the control system’s network.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N For DM CAT (e.g. DM-TX-300N) only one power supply is required to power both DM-TX-300N and DM-RMC-100-1 or other receiver device. The DMNet cable will carry power from the power supply to the other device. Please use the DMNet Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators). For DM fiber (e.g. DM-TX-300N-F), each end has a local power supply.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DM-TX-300N/-F Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Input Resolutions HDMI & DVI, Progressive (Continued) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (1080p60), 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, 2048 x 1080 @ 24 Hz, 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz, plus any other resolution allowed by HDMI up to 165 MHz pixel clock HDMI & DVI, Interlaced 720 x 480 @ 30 Hz (480i), 720 x 576 @ 25 Hz (576i), 1920 x 1080 @ 25 Hz (1080i25), 1920 x 1080 @ 30 Hz (1080i30), plus any other resolu
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N DM-TX-300N/-F Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio (Continued) Formats, HDMI & S/PDIF Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital EX, DTS®, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, 2ch PCM Formats, HDMI only Up to 8ch PCM Formats, Analog Stereo 2-channel Analog to Digital Conversion 24-bit, 48 kHz Performance (Analog) Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.75 dB S/N Ratio >90 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz A-weighted THD+N <0.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DM-TX-300N/-F Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Included Accessories Power Pack 24 Volt DC power pack Available Accessories CBL-DP-HD DisplayPort to HDMI Interface Cable CBL-DVI DVI Interface Cable CBL-HD HDMI Interface Cable CBL-HD-DVI HDMI to DVI Interface Cable CBL-RCA RCA Composite Video Interface Cable CBL-RCA2 RCA Stereo Audio Interface Cable CBL-RCA3 RCA Component Video Interface Cable CBL-VGA DB15
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N DM-TX-300N/-F Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Available Accessories (Continued) MP-WP160 Media Presentation Wall Plate – DisplayPort with Mini-TRS Stereo Audio MP-WP162 Media Presentation Wall Plate – DisplayPort MP-WP1854 Media Presentation Wall Plate – Crestron DigitalMedia CAT with DMNET MP-WP1865 Media Presentation Wall Plate – Crestron DigitalMedia Fiber 1.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your DM-TX-300N/-F. DM-TX-300N/-F Physical View (Front View - DM-TX-300N Shown) DM-TX-300N Physical View (Rear View) DM-TX-300N-F Physical View (Rear View) 12 • DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N: DM-TX-300N/-F Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N DM-TX-300N/-F Overall Dimensions (Front View - DM-TX-300N Shown) 1.70 in (44 mm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.91 in (49 mm) DM-TX-300N Overall Dimensions (Top View) 8.71 in (222 mm) 17.03 in (433 mm) 19.01 in (483 mm) Operations Guide – DOC.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DM-TX-300N-F Overall Dimensions (Top View) 8.83 in (225 mm) 17.03 in (433 mm) 19.01 in (483 mm) DM-TX-300N Overall Dimensions (Rear View) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 15 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 DM-TX-300N-F Overall Dimensions (Rear View) 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 • DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N: DM-TX-300N/-F Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS1, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1 PWR LED 2 RESET BUTTON 3 DM LINK LED 4 CNTRL LED 5 INPUT, HDMI LED (1) Green LED, indicates HDMI input is selected 6 INPUT, DVI-I LED (1) Green LED, indicates DVI-I input is selected 7 INPUT, VIDEO LED 8 INPUT, SELECT Button 9 HDMI OUT 10 DVI-I IN DVI-I female (or DB15HD female via included adapter), DVI, RGB (VGA) or 2, 3 component (YPbPr) vi
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS1, CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 12 AUDIO IN, SPDIF (1) RCA female, S/PDIF coaxial digital audio input; SPDIF and UNBALANCED AUDIO IN inputs are mutually exclusive; Input impedance: 75 Ω 13 AUDIO IN (UNBALANCED) (2) RCA female, Unbalanced stereo line level audio input; UNBALANCED and SPDIF AUDIO IN inputs are mutually exclusive; Maximum input: 2 Vrms Input impedance: 15
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS1, CONTROLS & INDICATORS LAN5 20 GREEN LED YELLOW LED PIN 8 PIN 1 DESCRIPTION (1) 8-wire RJ-45 female with two LED indicators; 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet port; Green LED indicates link status; Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 TX + TX RC + N/C 5 6 7 8 N/C RC N/C N/C 21 SETUP (LED and Button) (1) Red LED and (1) recessed miniatu
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F 6. The DM OUT port consists of two separate RJ-45 connectors labeled D and M. The D port carries HDMI signal. The M port carries data. Refer to the following table for the connector pinouts. D and M Ports 1 PIN # WIRE COLOR 8 PIN # WIRE COLOR 1 Orange/White 5 Blue/White 2 Orange 6 Green 3 Green/White 7 Brown/White 4 Blue 8 Brown 7. For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. Do NOT use low skew cable.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Setup Network Wiring When wiring the DM network, consider the following: NOTE: DMNet wiring and Cresnet® wiring are not compatible. • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. • For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. Do NOT use low skew cable. Up to two DM Repeaters (model DM-DR, sold separately), may be required.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Installation Ventilation The DM-TX-300N/-F 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 DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting (DM-TX-300N Shown) 4. Stacking Repeat procedure (steps 1 through 3) to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. Four “feet” are provided with the DM-TX-300N/-F 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 prior to the hookup procedure.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 19 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the DM-TX-300N/-F, note the following: • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • The included cable cannot be extended.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N The included power pack for the DM-TX-300N has bare wire leads for connection to the device. The white wire connects to 24; the black wire connects to G. The proper method for connection depends on the associated components in the system, as shown in the following three illustrations.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Using the DM-TX-300N with a Room Controller/DM CAT Receiver (DM-RMC-100-1 Uses a Separate Power Supply) D 24 A B G M DM-TX-300N White Wire Black Wire Power Supply Power Supply D M 24 A B G DM-RMC-100-1 Hardware Connections for the DM-TX-300N-F 24VDC 2.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N NOTE: Ensure the unit is properly grounded by connecting the chassis ground lug to an earth ground (building steel). NOTE: To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications. NOTE: For optimum performance with the DM-TX-300N, Crestron strongly recommends using DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable, available from Crestron.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F 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.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Locating the DM-TX-300N and DM-TX-300N-F in the Device Library 2. The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with an IP ID as shown in the following illustration. C2Net Device, Slot 8 (DM-TX-300N Shown Using Input Card in DM Switcher) Operations Guide – DOC.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F C2Net Device, Slot 8 (DM-TX-300N-F Shown Using Input Card in DM Switcher) NOTE: Alternatively, the DM-TX-300N/-F can be dragged directly to a card such as the C2ENET-2, in the Ethernet slot of the control system, when it is to be used without a DM switcher. C2Net Device, Slot 8 (DM-TX-300N Shown Using Ethernet Slot on Control System) 28 • DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N: DM-TX-300N/-F Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N C2Net Device, Slot 8 (DM-TX-300N-F Shown Using Ethernet Slot on Control System) 3. Additional DM-TX-300N/-F devices are assigned different IP ID numbers as they are added. 4. If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the IP ID, as shown in the following figure (DM-TX-300N shown). “Device Settings” Window (DM-TX-300N Shown) 5.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F 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, firmware) can be transferred to the device.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N 3. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the DM-TX-300N/-F with the DM-TX-300N/-F’s TCP/IP communication parameters. 4. Display the “System Info” window (click the DM-TX-300N/-F entry. icon) and select the NOTE: When the DM-TX-300N/-F is connected to a DM switcher, the switcher will manage its IP configuration and assign the proper IP address.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N 3. Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device. Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the DM-TX-300N/-F. The entry should list the DM-TX-300N/-F’s IP ID (specified on the DM-TX-300N/-F’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1. In installations where the DM-TX-300N/-F is used with a DM switcher and DMC-CAT card, the IP table entry will be created automatically.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N 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. DM-TX-300N/-F 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.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F Refer to the following tables for maximum cable lengths using various cables.
Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features. Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the capabilities of the DM-TX-300N/-F, additional information may be made available as manual updates.
DigitalMedia™ CAT & Fiber Transmitters 300N Crestron DM-TX-300N/-F 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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