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DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitter 200 

 

Crestron 

DM-TX-200

 

4.  Refer to the following table for the 

RGB

 connector pinouts. 

 

RGB Port 

 

PIN # 

RGB 

YP

b

P

r

 

S-VIDEO 

COMPOSITE 

1 R P

r

 C 

 

 

3 B P

b

   Comp 

13 

 

 

 

14 V   

 

 

 
5.  To determine which is pin 1 on the cable, hold the cable so the end of the eight pin modular jack is 

facing away from you, with the clip down and copper side up. Pin 1 is on the far left. 

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 Port 

1

8

 

PIN # 

WIRE COLOR 

Orange/White 

Orange 

3 Green/White 

Blue 

5 Blue/White 

Green 

7 Brown/White 

Brown 

 
7.  For  DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable, CresCAT-D or quality 

CAT5e/CAT6 cable. Do NOT use low-skew cable. The maximum allowable cable length depends on 
multiple factors. One or more DM Repeaters, model DM-DR (sold separately) may be required. Refer 
to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (Doc. 4789) for complete wiring 
guidelines. 

8.  DMNet wiring is not compatible with Cresnet wiring. DMNet wiring cannot be daisy chained. 
9.  Refer to the following table for the 

G B A 24

 connector pinouts. 

 

G B A 24 Port 

G B A 24

 

PIN # 

SIGNAL 

Description 

Wire Color 

G Ground 

DC 

Ground 

Black 

DMNet- 

DMNet 

Grey 

A DMNet+ 

DMNet  Orange 

24 

24V DC 

DC Power 

Red 

 

 

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  DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitter 200: DM-TX-200 

Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6741B 

Summary of Contents for DM-TX-200

Page 1: ...Crestron DM TX 200 DigitalMedia CATTransmitter200 Operations Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...s However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase separation b...

Page 3: ...e 16 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC 16 Programming with SIMPL Windows 16 Example Program 18 Uploading and Upgrading 19 Establishing Communication 19 Firmware 20 Program Checks 20 Problem Solving 21 Troubleshooting 21 Check Network Wiring 21 Reference Documents 22 Further Inquiries 22 Future Updates 22 Return and Warranty Policies 23 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 23 CRESTRON...

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Page 5: ...dio input Includes USB HID keyboard mouse port Affords single wire connection to a DM RMC 100 or DM switcher both sold separately Detects and reports detailed video and audio input information Performs automatic AV signal format management via EDID Enables device control via CEC Easy setup and diagnostics tools via software Extends the life of analog based AV systems 1 For DigitalMedia CAT wiring ...

Page 6: ...onnection requires an appropriate adapter to accommodate a YPbPr component video signal Adapters not included Used with a single DM RMC 100 Room Controller and optional Crestron Control System both sold separately the DM TX 200 affords a very simple solution for extending a multimedia computer or AV signal to a single display up to 450 feet 137 meters away As part of a larger system using a DM swi...

Page 7: ...device in the system as you like Compact and Versatile The DM TX 200 is designed to be placed on a shelf or mounted on a flat surface It is compact enough to fit discreetly inside a presentation lectern or beneath a table and can even be concealed inside a divided Wiremold 6000 Series Raceway An array of indicators on the front of the DM TX 200 provides for easy setup and troubleshooting verifying...

Page 8: ... Relay Sense from a control system you can connect either LAN port on the DM RMC 100 or on the DM TX 200 to the control system s network Both devices will be connected because Ethernet is embedded inside DM You may also use the other LAN connection to provide Ethernet connectivity to a remote device You only have to apply power to one either the DM RMC 100 or the DM TX 200 and the other will recei...

Page 9: ... 60 Hz 1024 x 852 60 Hz 1024 x 1024 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 720p50 1280 x 720 60 Hz 720p60 1280 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1365 x 1024 60 Hz 1366 x 768 60 Hz 1400 x 1050 60 Hz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 1600 x 900 60 Hz 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 24 Hz 1080p24 1920 x 1080 25 Hz 1080p25 1920 x 1080 50 Hz 1080p50 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 1080p...

Page 10: ...80p24 1920 x 1080 25 Hz 1080p25 1920 x 1080 50 Hz 1080p50 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 1080p60 1920 x 1200 60 Hz 2048 x 1080 24 Hz 2048 x 1152 60 Hz Component 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p50 720p60 1080i25 1125 lines 1080i30 1080p25 1080p30 1080p50 1125 lines 1080p60 Composite and S video 2 480i 576 Analog to Digital Conversion 10 bit 170 MHz Audio Input Signal Types HDMI v 1 3a DisplayPort Multimode 1 analog ste...

Page 11: ...essories DM CBL DigitalMedia Cable DM CONN DigitalMedia Cable Connector 1 HDMI requires an appropriate adapter to accommodate a DVI or DisplayPort Multimode signal RGB connection requires an appropriate adapter to accommodate a YPbPr component video signal Adapters not included 2 The RGB input can accept composite and S video signals through an appropriate adapter not included or direct interface ...

Page 12: ...Physical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on your DM TX 200 DM TX 200 Physical View Bottom Ports Shown 8 DigitalMedia CAT Transmitter 200 DM TX 200 Operations Installation Guide DOC 6741B ...

Page 13: ...Crestron DM TX 200 DigitalMedia CAT Transmitter 200 DM TX 200 Physical View Top Ports Shown Operations Installation Guide DOC 6741B DigitalMedia CAT Transmitter 200 DM TX 200 9 ...

Page 14: ...ll Dimensions Top View 2 1 1 68 in 4 26 cm 2 76 in 6 99 cm 3 4 DM TX 200 Overall Dimensions Front View 6 97 in 17 70 cm 5 6 7 8 9 10 DM TX 200 Overall Dimensions Bottom View 11 12 13 10 DigitalMedia CAT Transmitter 200 DM TX 200 Operations Installation Guide DOC 6741B ...

Page 15: ...ED indicates RGB input signal presence and lock status 9 SETUP LED and BUTTON 1 Red LED and 1 miniature pushbutton for Ethernet auto discovery 10 RESET BUTTON 1 Miniature recessed pushbutton for hardware reset 11 Ground 1 6 32 screw chassis ground lug 12 DM OUT 5 6 1 DM CAT output composed of 2 8 pin RJ 45 female shielded Connects to DM CAT input of a DM switcher receiver room controller or other ...

Page 16: ...ge 3 Green White 4 Blue 5 Blue White 6 Green 7 Brown White 8 Brown 7 For DigitalMedia CAT wiring use DM CBL DigitalMedia Cable CresCAT D or quality CAT5e CAT6 cable Do NOT use low skew cable The maximum allowable cable length depends on multiple factors One or more DM Repeaters model DM DR sold separately may be required Refer to the latest version of the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide Doc 478...

Page 17: ...ulators For more details refer to Check Network Wiring which starts on page 21 Identity Code NOTE In the SIMPL Windows program when the DM TX 200 is dropped onto an input card of a DM switcher its IP ID is assigned automatically and does not require additional programming Use the information below when the DM TX 200 is dropped directly into an Ethernet slot on the control system in SIMPL Windows w...

Page 18: ...an head Phillips screws included Use the following procedure to mount the DM TX 200 to a surface 1 Attach the included metal mounting plate 2023867 to the rear of the unit using the two included 04 40 x 3 16 Phillips screws 2007145 as shown in the following illustration Attaching the Mounting Plate to the DM TX 200 Mounting Plate 2023867 Screws 2 04 40 x 3 16 2007145 2 Attach the DM TX 200 to the ...

Page 19: ... DM SWITCHER RECEIVER OR OTHER DM DEVICE GROUND G B A 24 TO DMNET PORT OF SWITCHER RECEIVER OR OTHER DM DEVICE 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 perfo...

Page 20: ...tware versions visit the Version Tracker page of the Crestron website www crestron com versiontracker Programming with SIMPL Windows SIMPL Windows is Crestron s premier software for programming Crestron control systems It is organized into two separate but equally important Managers Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programmers build a Crestron control system by selecti...

Page 21: ...gged 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 Using Ethernet Slot on Control System Additional DM TX 200 devices are assigned different IP ID numbers as they are added If necessary double click a device to open the Device Settings window and change the IP ID as shown in the following figure Op...

Page 22: ...w where programmers program a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file F1 Example Program An example program for the DM TX 200 is available from the Crestron website www crestron com exampleprograms 18 DigitalMedia CAT Transmit...

Page 23: ... communication between the PC and the DM switcher as described in the latest version of the DigitalMedia Switchers Operations Guide Doc 6755 2 Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the DM TX 200 using the expected communication protocol Indirect Select the IP address of the DM TX 200 and the address book entry of the control system that is connected to the DM TX 200 3 Dis...

Page 24: ...including the FTP site Upgrade DM TX 200 firmware via Crestron Toolbox 1 Establish communication with the DM TX 200 and display the System Info window 2 Select Functions Firmware to upgrade the DM TX 200 firmware Program Checks Actions that can be performed on the DM TX 200 vary depending on whether it is connected via DMNet or Ethernet DMNet Connections For DMNet connections using Crestron Toolbo...

Page 25: ...nctionality due to electrostatic discharge Improper grounding Check that all ground connections have been made properly Check Network Wiring Use the Right Wire In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your installation topology Crestron Certified Wire and only Crestron Certified Wire may be used Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify p...

Page 26: ...tioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website www crestron com manuals This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number List of Related Reference Documents DOCUMENT TITLE Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide DigitalMedia Switchers Operations Guide Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after rev...

Page 27: ...ays batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it w...

Page 28: ...derstands that there is no warranty for this free software If the software is modified by someone else and passed on we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors reputations Finally any free program is threatened constantly by software patents We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors...

Page 29: ...ogram or a work based on it under Section 2 in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following a Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine readable source code which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange or b Accompany it with a written of...

Page 30: ...copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded In such case this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License 9 The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and or new versions of the Gener...

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