Crestron electronic DM-MD8X8 - Manual (Page 55)

Crestron DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
• Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the DM-MD8X8 via the
Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable
DHCP.
• Confirm Ethernet connections between DM-MD8X8 and PC. If connecting
through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45
connectors. Alternatively, use a CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two
LAN ports directly without using a hub or router.
• Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
DM-MD8X8 with the DM-MD8X8’s TCP/IP communication parameters.
• Display the “System Info” window (click the
icon) and select the
DM-MD8X8 entry.
Programs and Firmware
Program or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from
Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as
new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload
programs via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron
Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help
file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
SIMPL Windows If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
Firmware Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required
to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
Upgrade DM-MD8X8 firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
• Establish communication with the DM-MD8X8 and display the “System
Info” window.
• Select Functions | Firmware… to upgrade the DM-MD8X8 firmware.
Program Checks
Actions that can be performed on the DM-MD8X8 vary depending on whether it is
connected via USB or Ethernet.
USB Connections For USB connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the “System Info” window
(click the
icon) and select the Functions menu to display actions that can be
performed on the DM-MD8X8.
Ethernet Connections For Ethernet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the “System Info”
window (click the
icon) and select the Functions menu to display actions that
can be performed on the DM-MD8X8.
Be sure to use Crestron Toolbox to create the DM-MD8X8 IP table.
• Select Functions | IP Table Setup.
• Add, modify or delete entries in the IP table. The DM-MD8X8 can have
only one IP table entry.
• A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
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