Crestron MediaManager™ Control, Switching and Management Applications Guide
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Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Contents Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................1 The QuickMedia™ Transport System....................................................1 Pin Assignments for QuickMedia Transport Systems............................3 Display Device Selection for a QuickMedia System .............................3 QM Network Wiring ..............................
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Introduction This guide is designed to provide you with an introduction to the new Crestron MediaManager™ product line, the next generation of simplified A/V room switching and system control products. This document contains fundamental information about the technology, available components, general system organization, and application concepts of MediaManager systems.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ Routing CAT5E/UTP cable is less expensive and much simpler than routing multi-colored, multi-conductor coax cable. All Crestron® products using the QuickMedia Transport System are capable of sending and receiving QuickMedia signals via standard CAT5E/UTP cable. Crestron recommends Belden Media-Twist cable, and Crescat-QM. Installation of any QuickMedia device is as simple as installing one set of QuickMedia wires from output to input.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide the QM-RMCRX receiver, the accumulated skew over the entire 300 feet should not exceed 15 ns. QuickMedia supports UXGA (Ultra Extended Graphics Array) resolutions (1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz vertical rate) at its maximum allowed cable length of 300 feet. The same path is used for the transport of composite and S-video which ensures support that exceeds the requirements imposed by the highest broadcast standards, as well as NTSC and PAL.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ To achieve the best solution the projector should also support lamp hours monitoring, allowing for better facility management. Refer to the Crestron Database in System Builder or www.crestron.com | Dealer/Tech Resources | Whose Products Do We Control? for a list of supported products. You may search by manufacturer or device type. You may also call the Crestron customer service team or check our online help system for the latest information.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QuickMedia Equipment Adding a MediaManager wall plate or a FlipTop box anywhere in a room creates a fully integrated system, because these devices connect to Cresnet, Crestron’s control protocol. With the addition of a QuickMedia receiver and keypad or touchpanel, you create a complete integrated room solution.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-WMC with QM-WMIC Block Diagram 6 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide FlipTop Boxes The five different QuickMedia FlipTop boxes (described on the following pages) are simple to install, and provide easy access to the QuickMedia system. All FlipTop boxes are available in either a black or brushed aluminum finish, and all provide video sync sensing on all inputs. Refer to the following charts for an explanation of features and a block diagram of each FlipTop box.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-FTMC FlipTop Media Center Features • Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable buttons • Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power and Net indicators • 3 X 1 video switch with sync sensing (1 composite connector, 1 S-video connector, 1 RGBHV connector) • 3 X 1 audio switch (2 stereo RCA, 1 stereo 1/8” mini jack) • One RJ-45 Ethernet port passthrough.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-FTCC FlipTop Computer Center Features • • • • • • • Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-FTSC FlipTop Media Center with Cable Storage Compartment Features • Built-in 6 button keypad with LEDs • AC Power passthrough • All A/V connections are on the underside, includes cables that feed through the box (QM-FTCMK): – 3 X 1 video switch with sync sensing and LED indicators (1 composite connector, 1 S-video connector, 1 RGBHV connector) – 3 X 1 audio switch (2 stereo RCA, 1 stereo 1/8” mini jack) – One AC power passthrough – One RGB Monitor passthrough –
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-FTDC FlipTop Data Center Features • Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable buttons • Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power and Net indicators • One RGBHV connector with sync sensing • One stereo 1/8” mini jack • Two RJ-45 Ethernet port passthrough • Two RJ-11 passthrough connector • One AC power passthrough • Connections on the underside of the QMFTDC: – Two screw terminal Mic inputs with phantom power – One QuickMedia RJ-45 – One RJ-11 connector – AC Power – On
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-FTMCSC FlipTop Media Center with Cable Storage Compartment Features • Built-in keypad with up to 20 engravable buttons • Programmable LED Bar Graphs, Power and Net indicators • AC Power passthrough • One S-video DIN connector • Left and right stereo S-video audio connectors • One composite video connector • Left and Right composite audio connectors • All other A/V connections are on the underside, includes cables that feed through the box (QM-FTCMK): – One RGBHV
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-FTCMK FlipTop Cable Management Kit Designed as an optional accessory kit for QM-FTMC, QM-FTCC, and QMFTDC FlipTop boxes, the QM-FTCMK eliminates the need to furnish patch cables when connecting portable AV devices and computers. All AV connectivity is provided via a set of easy pull-out 6-foot cables which stow neatly within the FlipTop compartment when not in use.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-RMC Master Mode In master mode, the QM-RMC is a standalone 2-Series control system that controls serial, Cresnet and Ethernet devices, while providing sophisticated A/V switching and processing capabilities. QM-RMC Slave Mode In Cresnet or Ethernet slave mode, the QM-RMC operates as part of a larger 2-Series control system, where the programming resides in a separate 2-Series processor that acts as the system master.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-RMCRX The QM-RMCRX is a network-based control system (including all the features and functionality of the QM-RMC plus support of Cresnet devices), and also adds the functionality of a system video, computer video and audio switcher with a built-in 12-band parametric or graphic equalizer, volume control and a 20-Watt stereo amplifier. The QM-RMCRX processes standard video (i.e.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-RMCRX Audio/Video Block Diagram NOTE: The QM-IEM is an anti-alias device that connects to the DB15HD output to limit out-of-band noise. It is an available option (sold separately) that may be required when connecting to a digital light processing (DLP™) microelectromechanical display, which may be sensitive to out-of-band noise. 16 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QuickMedia Wallplate and Receiver/Controller Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ MP2/MP2E 2-Series Media Processor The MP2 and MP2E universal media processors are the most flexible and expandable room controllers in the world. The MP2/MP2E contain two RS-232/422/485 ports, four IR/one-way serial ports, four relays, four I/O ports, an IR receiver port and a Cresnet port. The MP2 Series also have built-in A/V switches.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide MP2 Audio/Video Switching Block Diagram C2N-MMS Multi-Media Switcher The C2N-MMS is a high-resolution 3x2 composite/S-video switch and a 4x2 RGBHV crosspoint switch. As a perfect compliment to the MP2, MP2E and QM-MD7x2, the C2N-MMS provides additional matrix I/O capabilities by increasing the number of possible sources.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ video signals (up to a 2048 x 1536 resolution) for routing to either of the C2NMMS Y/C S-Video/composite video outputs. The scan converter supports a variety of standard and non-standard resolutions at various refresh rates. C2N-MMS Rear View C2N-MMS Video/RGBHV Block Diagram 20 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Distribution Centers MediaManager also includes QuickMedia based system switchers known as Distribution Centers, you can add multiple wallplates and FlipTop boxes all over a room and connect them all via a single distribution center capable of routing composite video, S-video, audio, RGBHV signals and QuickMedia signals through a single system switcher.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-MD4X2 Audio/Video Switching Block Diagram IN 1 R G QM B Front End H 1 V DA1 VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 IN 2 R G QM B Front End H 2 V DA2 VIDEO 4X2X5 MUX VID 4 5-Layer Crosspoint Cresnet Control IN 3 R G B H V DA3 QM Front End 3 DA1 DA2 DA3 IN 4 R G QM B Front End H 4 V DA4 22 • Crestron MediaManager™ DA4 R G B QM Line Out 1 H V DA OUT 1 R G B QM Line H Out 2 V DA OUT 2 DIGITAL AUDIO 4X2X1 MUX 1-Layer Crosspoint Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-MD8x8: MediaManager Matrix Switcher The QM-MD8x8 has eight QuickMedia inputs and eight matrixed QuickMedia outputs. Connecting an MP2 controller/switcher to the QM-MD8x8 via Cresnet results in a complete control system capable of controlling everything in a room including source selection, lights, shades, screens, displays, and audio. Connect the outputs of the QM-MD8x8 to QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receivers.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-MD8x8 QuickMedia Switching Block Diagram IN 1 R G B H V DA1 QM Front End 1 VID 1 VID 1 VID 2 R G B QM Line H Out 1 V DA OUT 1 R G B QM Line H Out 2 V DA OUT 2 R G B QM Line H Out 3 V DA OUT 3 R G B QM Line H Out 4 V DA OUT 4 R G B QM Line H Out 5 V DA OUT 5 R G B QM Line H Out 6 V DA OUT 6 R G B QM Line H Out 7 V DA OUT 7 R G B QM Line H Out 8 V DA OUT 8 VID 2 IN 2 R G QM B Front End H 2 V DA2 VID 3 VID 3 VIDEO VID 4 VID 5 IN 3 R G
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Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM-MD7X2 Matrix Switcher/Mixer Features of the QM-MD7x2 include the following.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM-MD7X2 A/V Switching Block Diagram Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ A QM-MD7x2 can also be connected to two more QM-MD7x2s, two QMMD8x8 switchers, two QM-MD4x2s switchers, or any combination of QM switching devices. This provides additional inputs for one MD7x2 as shown in the following diagrams. QM-MD7x2 Connected with Other QM-Switching Devices NOTE: When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point (e.g., QM-WMC) and a QM endpoint (e.g., QM-RMCRX) cannot have more than two midpoints (e.g.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide MediaManager System Featuring the QM-RMCRX, QM-MD7x2 and QM-WMC/WMIC/C2N-DB12 Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ Amplifiers The QM-AMP3X80 series of professional power amplifiers has been designed to provide exceptional audio performance as part of a complete MediaManager A/V system or anywhere multi-channel amplification is required. Each model features three high-quality amplifier channels to complement the discrete stereo program and mono speech output channels of Crestron’s QM-MD7X2 QuickMedia Distribution Center and QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Keypads C2N-DB6/8/12 The C2N-DB6/8/12 keypads provide control of any device function from any location throughout the room. Use the keypads alone or with any Crestron touchpanel (or hand-held remote) and you have control functionality for source selection and projector power as well as other commands such as transport controls for a DVD or VCR, room volume control, room lighting control or even your own PowerPoint slide show.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ Touchpanels CT-1000 The CT-1000 is a 4-inch color high-resolution (240 pixels wide x 320 pixels high) LCD touchpanel that can be wall-mounted, panel mounted or lectern mounted for convenience. The crisp, clear display automatically senses changing lighting conditions and adjusts for optimum visibility - from super bright for daytime to a soft glow for evening.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide M P 2 E MediaManager™ Device Feature Chart M P 2 C 2 N M M S Q M R M C Q M R M C R X Enclosure / Configuration: Q M W M C Q M F T C C Q M F T D C Q M F T M C S C Q M F T S C 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Freestanding 3 d Engravable Buttons w/LEDs LED Bargraph Displays 3 3 3 3 AV Signal Routing / Interface: 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Gated Microphone a QuickMedia™ 3 Audio Power Amplifier 3 RGB Video 3 3 Stereo Audio 3 3 3 3
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ MediaManager Applications/Solutions MediaManager for Schools MediaManager makes installation of a multimedia, interactive classroom simple and flexible. The QuickMedia technology is adaptable, easy to use, and can accommodate future needs without cabling changes. MediaManager is scalable from a single classroom to an entire university. 34 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide MediaManager for Business The scalability and flexibility of MediaManager can address the needs of any size business, and can grow and develop as the need dictates. Business multimedia applications can include: Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ QM Solution in Lectern using QM-MD7X2 36 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide QM Solution in A/V Rack with QM-MD7X2 Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ MediaManager Configuration Software Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder™ The Crestron SystemBuilder™ interface guides you through a few basic steps for specifying the control system, designating rooms and touchpanels, devices, and functionality. The Crestron SystemBuilder then configures the system, including all touchpanel projects and control system logic.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Single Origination Point Start Window The interface guides you through a few basic steps. • Name and Location – Allows you to select a processor, select a name for the system, and select the file location. • Display Device – The Display Device window is where you select the controlled display device from the library of devices, and the specific switching commands, that will be part of the system.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ • You can access audio and video settings using any Crestron touchpanel or via Web-Browser/e-Control, or SystemBuilder will launch DigitalMedia Tools™ to access these same settings. • No special PC or special Software required to configure the audio • Password protected. • SystemBuilder automatically generates a complete set of setup screens for all Crestron touchpanels.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide NOTE: After uploading the program to the control system and installing the hardware, you can reset the values for properties such as volume, balance, treble and bass. Additional functionality, components, and control refinements can be made in SystemBuilder. • Add additional interfaces (keypads, touchpanels, etc.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ SystemBuilder Audio Scenarios The following diagrams represent all seven possible audio configurations that you can select using the SystemBuilder software. 1. Stereo Program – Two Output Channels Either connect the speakers directly to the speaker connection, or connect the line level output to an external amplifier. NOTE: Do not use the amplifier and the line outputs simultaneously. 42 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide 2. Stereo Program with One Mono Channel Connect the left and right speakers to the internal amplifier or to an external amplifier, but not both. Connect the speech channel to an external 70 V amplifier to power ceiling speakers. Use this configuration when installing in long rooms. The mono channel can be used to drive delayed ceiling or side-fill speakers. Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ 3. Two Mono Channels – Right and Left Channels Mixed into Two Equal Mono Channels Use the output of the internal amplifier (speaker) to drive 70 V transformers and ceiling speakers. Useful when the acoustics prohibit proper stereo spread. 44 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide 4. Right and Left Program Mixed to Mono on all Three Line Output Channels (Left, Right and Speech) This arrangement is useful for systems that require a great number of ceiling speakers, and for systems that use the internal speakers of the display device. Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ 5. Stereo Program (left and right), Plus a Separate Single Speech Channel This basic program and speech configuration permits stereo audio plus speech audio in ceiling speakers. NOTE: Use the internal amplifier or an external amplifier for the program stereo; do not use both methods simultaneously. 46 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide 6. Stereo Program Mixed with Speech and Sent to the Front Speakers NOTE: This configuration may be prone to feedback. NOTE: Use the internal amplifier or an external amplifier, but not both methods simultaneously. Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ 7. Program and Speech Audio Mixed to Mono and Applied to All Three Line Level Outputs Provides the same audio at all three outputs and is useful for systems requiring large numbers of ceiling speakers. 48 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Digital Media Tools™ Digital Media Tools™ (DMT) is the industry's most complete graphical Windows® programs for configuring high quality audio and video. Crestron makes it easy to customize the audio/video environment with Digital Media Tools software. Drag sliders and adjust waveforms to set EQ filters, gains, speaker configurations and delays.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ • If you are using a 5-band speech optimized graphic equalizer, the first five filters are used to set up the graphic equalizer within the frequency ranges of the human voice. This leaves the remaining seven filters to be used as parametric filters. • You may use the equalizer as a full 12-band parametric equalizer. The TrimBand refers to a modification of the gain of these 12 filters for the left program, right program, and speech.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Text Test Pattern If the text is blurred and the text color persists into the blank space after the text, this is "black streaking" and you need to increase the peaking value. If you see white bands persisting after the text or you see small white areas after the text, you have "white streaking" and you need to decrease the peaking value. If you see "blooming" or pixel areas that appear larger than normal, you need to decrease the gain.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ The third bitmap is a crosshatch pattern of white lines on a black background. • If you see any color outlines, return to the skew adjustment. • If the lines appear smeared, return to the peaking and boost adjustments. • If the lines are unstable and exhibit some crawl, check the system for induced noise.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide Crestron RoomView™ Remote Management Software All 2-Series and MediaManager controllers allow any RS-232 or IR-controlled device to be added to a campus or corporate-wide network. Once connected, you can control any function and actively monitor that room system via the network or Internet using a standard Web browser. Crestron RoomView™ is the first and only universal room scheduling, monitoring and diagnostics software package.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ the Crestron processor. Choose any function in the system for monitoring and scheduling via RoomView and organize these functions into separate Excel-style “Tab” views by group, room, function-type, etc. For additional details, download RoomView from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) and examine the extensive help file and latest version of the Reference Guide (Doc. 6133). RoomView Main Screen (example) 54 • Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide – DOC.
Crestron MediaManager™ Applications Guide MediaManager System featuring the QM-RMCRX and RoomView Management Software Applications Guide – DOC.
Applications Guide Crestron MediaManager™ Appendix: Crestron Cable The following cables are available direct from Crestron. Refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) for the latest pricing information. CABLE TYPE COMPOSITION JACKET APPLICATION PACKAGE 22 AWG 2-conductor twisted shielded pair plus 18 AWG 2conductor PVC Control Network for all Cresnet Devices 500 ft. spool 1000 ft. spool 250 ft. pull box 500 ft.
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