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Crestron Releases the DM-MD6x1 DigitalMedia Switcher that
Manages HD Protected Signals and Provides Seamless Upgrade
Path for Installed Analog Systems
September 4, 2009
Source: Crestron
Crestron DM-MD6X1 Solves Digital Dilemma
in Analog Rooms
Crestron announces the release of the DM-MD6X1 switcher, which
brings the benefits of DigitalMedia (DM) to single-room applications.
The DM-MD6X1 routes all analog, digital and HDMI audio/video
from source to display, along with USB control plus DVI and
DisplayPort multimode support.
The DM-MD6X1 is ideal for modern digital presentation systems
and the only solution to seamlessly integrate new digital
HD sources into installed analog rooms. The DM-MD6X1 provides
a remarkably versatile and cost-effective, single-cable solution
for managing a complete range of digital and analog AV sources
in a small conference room, classroom, or as part of a larger
DM distribution system.
Crestron DigitalMedia is the only solution that integrates
all analog and uncompressed HD signals, manages embedded data
— including HDCP, EDID and CEC — and enables reliable
switching and long distance distribution over a single cable
or dual fiber strands. Exclusive, built-in QuickSwitch HD™
technology enables fast, uninterrupted HDMI switching by pre-authorizing
HDCP keys and maintaining a constant handshake between sources
and displays.
According to Vincent Bruno, Crestron Director of Marketing,
“You don’t have to rip out existing analog systems
to fully integrate HDMI, DisplayPort and other HD sources.
You can continue to design and install MPS and MPC systems.
DigitalMedia is the only solution in the industry that gives
installers a simple, reliable upgrade path from analog to
digital. With our new 6X1, the same hardware and software
tools are now available for in-room presentation systems.”
HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort multimode are becoming standard
interfaces on many new AV devices, such as laptops and videoconferencing
systems.
The DM-MD6X1 makes it easy to add connectivity for these digital
HD sources within an existing analog room. Install a single-gang
DM-TX1-1G transmitter on the wall, or a DM-TX-100 inside a
lectern or under a table, to provide convenient connectivity
for any source from anywhere in the room.
Additionally, the DM-MD6X1 can extract analog audio from an
HDMI signal, eliminating the need for a surround sound processor
to manage audio from HDMI sources.
The DM-MD6X1 is designed to be placed in a credenza, or mounted
in an equipment rack or lectern. More than just hardware,
DM includes powerful diagnostic and installation software
tools for quick, reliable system installation.
DM Tools software graphically displays all the critical data
for every signal flowing throughout the system for troubleshooting.
It runs Data Rate checks, HDCP checks to indicate authorization
key limitations for every source, and EDID resolution management
to display the best signal quality.
Quickly set up the DM-MD6X1 from the front panel, and use
DM Tools to commission the system for optimal performance.
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