Crestron electronic DM-MD8X8 - Manual (Page 57)

Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
Operation
Operating Modes
The DM-MD8X8 operates in the Route mode, the View mode, or the Info mode.
The DM-MD8X8 can also be controlled from Crestron Toolbox. For more
information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
Route Mode The Route mode uses the front panel controls to route input signals to outputs. Press
the ROUTE button to activate the Route mode.
• When in the Route mode, pressing an input button will show the outputs
that are connected to the input.
• Audio, video, and USB portions of an input can be routed independently.
For more information, refer to “Route Mode” below.
View Mode The View mode uses the front panel controls to view routing information for inputs
and outputs.
Routing information for audio, video, and USB portions of an input can be viewed
independently. For more information, refer to “View Mode” on page 54.
Info Mode The Info mode uses the front panel controls to view data about signals that are
passed through the inputs and outputs of the DM-MD8X8. For more information,
refer to “Info Mode” on page 55.
Route Mode
Signals coming in to the DM-MD8X8 can be switched to single or multiple outputs.
Additionally, the audio, video, and USB portions of an input signal can be switched
simultaneously or separately.
To enter the Route mode, press the ROUTE button. The ROUTE LED will light.
Switch Audio, Video, and
USB Simultaneously 1. Press the AUDIO, VIDEO, and USB buttons to select the audio, video, and
USB portions for switching. The respective LEDS will light.
NOTE: If an output has different audio, video, or USB portions, a new
route will cause the audio and USB portions on the output to switch to the
newly selected video input.
2. Press the button corresponding to the input to be switched. The LED of the
selected input will light.
To turn off an output, deselect the input. The display will show “IN None”
and the input LEDs will be extinguished.
3. Press the button(s) corresponding to the output(s) to be switched. The
LED(s) of the selected output(s) will flash.
If a button press will result in changing the current routing, the LEDs of the
newly selected outputs will flash and the display will state “Press ENTER
to Route”.
4. Press ENTER to make the connection(s) shown on the front panel.
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