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Uploading and upgrading, Establishing communication, 8x8 digitalmedia™ switcher crestron dm-md8x8 – Crestron electronic DM-MD8X8 User Manual

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8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher

Crestron DM-MD8X8

Uploading and Upgrading

Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID or
creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.

Establishing Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the DM-MD8X8; refer to the
Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication.

USB

NOTE: Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.

USB Communication

USB

PC RUNNING

CRESTRON TOOLBOX

DM-MD8X8

• The COMPUTER port on the DM-MD8X8 connects to the USB port on

the PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable.

• Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the

expected communication protocol (USB). When multiple USB devices are
connected, identify the DM-MD8X8 by entering “DM-MD8X8” in the
Model textbox, the unit’s serial number in the Serial textbox or the unit’s
hostname in the Hostname textbox. The hostname can be found in the
“System Info” window in the section marked Ethernet however,
communications must be established in order to see this information in the
“System Info” window.

• Display the DM-MD8X8’s “System Info” window (click the

icon);

communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.

TCP/IP

NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system. This NOTE is only
applicable to devices that use TCP/IP to communicate with a control system (and of
course, is not applicable to devices that are control systems).

Ethernet Communication

ETHERNET

PC RUNNING

CRESTRON TOOLBOX

DM-MD8X8

• Establish serial / USB / wireless communication between DM-MD8X8 and

PC.

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Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A