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Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Operations & Installation Guide.
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Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Contents DigitalMedia ™ Repeater: DM-DR 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and F unctions .
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Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater DigitalMedia ™ Repeater: DM-DR Introduction The DigitalMedia ™ (DM) Repeater allows DM cable lengths to be extended in up to 200 foot incremen ts. Up to three repeaters may be installed in a single DM cable run to enable cable lengths up to 450 feet.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR Applications The following diagram shows a DM-DR in a residential application. DM-DR in a Residential Application For more information on this and ot her DM applications, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Specifications Specifications for the DM-DR are listed in the following table. DM-DR Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power DMNet Power Usage 3 watts (0.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your DM-DR. DM-DR Overall Dimensions (Front and Side Views) 5.25 in (13.34 c m) 1.40 in (3.55 cm) 4.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 PWR LED Indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from DMNet control .
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 6 SOURCE 2, 3 (1) DM port composed of (2) 8-pin RJ-45 female Connects to DM output of a DM switcher, transmitter, or other DM device via DM-CBL or CresCAT-D cable 4 7 SOURCE 24 A B G 5, 6 (1) 4-pin 3.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater M Port PIN # SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 +5V +5V Power 2 I2C_DATA HDCP & EDID Data 3 E_TX- 10/100BaseT Transmit 6 E_TX+ 10/100BaseT Transmit 4 E_RX- 10/100BaseT Receive 5 E_RX+ 10/100BaseT Receive 7 I2C_CLK HDCP & EDID Clock 8 +5V_RTN +5 Power Return 3.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR Industry Compliance This unit has been manufactured to comply with UL’s Standards for Safety in Canada and the United St ates.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Setup Network Wiring When wiring the DMNet network, consider the following: NOTE: DMNet wiring and Cresnet ® wiring are not compatible. • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR • Metal mounting plate (supplied) • 4-Pin connector plugs (supplied) It is assumed that DigitalMedia cable (DM-CBL) has been fed through an installed two-gang electrical box, 85mm European or 1900 box electrical box (not supplied) and wiring has been verified.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Mounting DM-DR into Electrical Box MOUNTING SCREWS (4) (2007215) DRYWALL METAL MOUNTING PLATE (2019091) DM-DR Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR Hardware Connections for the DM-DR DISPLAY DM: TO INPUT OF A DM RECEIVER, SWITCHER, OR OTHER DEVICE VIA DM-CBL OR CRESCAT-D CABLE DISPLAY NETWORK: TO DM SWITCH.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the lat est programming software and that each device contains the latest firm ware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before atte mpting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establis h communication.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR website as new features are develope d after product releases. For details on upgrading, refer to the Cr estron Toolbox help file. Check the Crestron website to find th e latest firmware. (New users may be required to register to obtain ac cess to certain ar eas of the site, including the FTP site.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR DM-DR Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION DM LINK LED does not illuminate. Device is not sending or receiving DMNet signal. Verify DMNet is properly attached. PWR LED does not illuminate.
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Refer to the following table for maximu m cable lengths for various cables. Maximum Cable Length by Type Cable Type: DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable CresCAT-D Crestr.
DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Crestron DM-DR Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, please take a dvantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876].
Crestron DM-DR DigitalMedia ™ Repeater Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No m erchandise m ay be returned for cre dit, exchan ge or service with out prior authorization from CR ESTRON. To obt ain warranty serv ice for CREST RON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON deal er.
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An important point after buying a device Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Crestron DigitalMedia Repeater DM-DR along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
