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Page 3 - Contents; QuickMediaTM Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Contents QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ..................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Every QM port on the rear panel is accompanied by a Cresnet
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier: QM-DA Introduction The QM-DA-4, QM-DA-8 and QM-DA-16 are QuickMedia™ (QM) distribution amplifiers designed to distribute a single QM signal to up to four, eight or 16 QM receivers. (The QM-DA-4 has four outputs, th...
Page 6 - Features and Functions; SPECIFICATION
QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA Features and Functions • QuickMedia signal distribution amplifier 1 to 4 in QM-DA-4 1 to 8 in QM-DA-8 1 to 16 in QM-DA-16 • Easy single cable connections • No control or adjustments necessary • Single space rack mountable • Built-in Cresnet ® distrib...
Page 7 - SPECIFICATION DETAILS; Physical Description
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier QM-DA Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Enclosure Chassis Steel, black matte powder coat finish, convection cooled, vented top and sides Faceplate Extruded aluminum, black matte powder coat finish with polycarbonate label overlay Mount...
Page 9 - CONNECTORS
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier QM-DA (Rear View – QM-DA-8 Shown) 2 3 4 6 3 5 Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 PWR LED Indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet control network. 2 QM IN 2, 3 (1) 8-wire RJ-45 fema...
Page 10 - Industry Compliance; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA RJ-45 PIN NUMBER WIRE COLORS (EIA 568B) QM ASSIGNMENT: RGB QM ASSIGNMENT: COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT AND AUDIO 1 WHITE/ORANGE - RGB RED - CHROMINANCE (- P r ) 2 ORANGE + RGB RED + CHROMINANCE (+ P r ) 3 WHITE/GREEN - RGB GREEN - LUMINANCE (- Y) 4 ...
Page 11 - Setup; Network Wiring
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Setup Network Wiring When wiring the network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable...
Page 12 - making Cresnet connections.; Installation; Ventilation
QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a QM transmitter and terminating at a QM receiver must not exceed 450 feet (137 meters). Video signals may experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable. This phenomenon is due...
Page 13 - To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a; Stacking
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: • When mounting this unit in a partially...
Page 14 - Hardware Hookup; Power available at “B” will be based on the input wattage of the power
QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 7 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been ma...
Page 15 - For optimum performance, Crestron strongly recommends using
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier NOTE: For optimum performance, Crestron strongly recommends using CresCAT-QM cable, available from Crestron. Other high-quality/low skew CAT5e/CAT6 wiring may also be used with varying performance. NOTE: In the configuration shown, the C2N-SPWS300 ca...
Page 16 - Problem Solving; Troubleshooting; TROUBLE
QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. QM-DA Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 17 - Check Network Wiring; Use the Right Wire; R x P; Strip and Tin Wire
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier 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 s...
Page 18 - Reference Documents; product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number.; DOCUMENT TITLE; Further Inquiries; ) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices.; Future Updates
QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Crestron QM-DA Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned 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...
Page 19 - Return and Warranty Policies; Merchandise Returns / Repair Service
Crestron QM-DA QuickMedia™ Distribution Amplifier Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRE...