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DMC-CAT-DSP

DigitalMedia™ CAT Input Card w/Downmixing for DM® Switchers

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This product has been discontinued. Please contact Crestron True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON for a replacement solution or more information.

Provides a single DM® CAT input for any DigitalMedia™ Switcher with modular plug-in input card slots. Includes stereo down-mixing of multichannel input signals to enable simultaneous distribution of multichannel and 2-channel audio.

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The DMC-CAT-DSP is an input card for a Crestron® DigitalMedia™ Switcher, providing one DM® CAT input. The DM CAT input enables the connection of a DM CAT Transmitter or the output of another DM switcher, with a potential cable length up to 450 feet (137 m) using DigitalMedia cable[1].

The DMC-CAT-DSP provides all of the features of the DMC-CAT with the addition of internal surround sound down-mixing to enable the simultaneous distribution of uncompressed 7.1 surround sound and 2-channel down-mix signals. The DMC-CAT-DSP is recommended for use with Blu-ray Disc® players and other HD sources that output multi-channel surround sound audio via HDMI®, allowing the multi-channel signal to reach the surround sound system without requiring any decoding, while also providing a 2-channel down-mix to feed a stereo zone or audio distribution system.

In addition to the DM CAT input, the DMC-CAT-DSP also includes HDMI and stereo analog audio outputs. The HDMI output can be used to pass the input signal through to a local audio processor or video monitor, or to feed a second DM switcher for output expansion purposes. The analog audio output, which features programmable volume control, breaks out the stereo audio signal from the DM CAT input and passes it through to feed a multi-room audio distribution system.

The DMC-CAT-DSP may also be used with the DMCI DigitalMedia Card Interface to provide a DM CAT receiver solution that's perfect for installation in an equipment rack or AV cart, or as a portable display interface. As a DM CAT receiver, and as a DM switcher input card, the DMC-CAT-DSP enables EDID signal detection and format management, CEC device control, and audio breakaway.

Please refer to the DigitalMedia Resources Webpage at http://www.crestron.com/dmresources/ for additional design tools and reference documents.

For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. Up to two DM CAT Repeaters (Model DM-DR) may be required. Refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide, Doc. #4546 for complete system design guidelines. All wire and cables sold separately.
HDMI requires an appropriate adapter or interface cable to accommodate a DVI signal. CBL-HD-DVI interface cables available separately.

This product may be purchased from an authorized Crestron dealer. To find a dealer, please contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available online at www.crestron.com/salesreps or by calling 800-237-2041.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed online at: patents.crestron.com.

Crestron, DigitalMedia, DM, DMNet, and the Crestron logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc is either a trademark or registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association in the United States and/or other countries. Cirrus Logic is either a trademark or registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc. in the United States and/or other coutries. Dolby and Dolby Digital are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. DTS and DTS-HD Master Audio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI and the HDMI Logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. ©2012 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Video
	Input Signal Types	DM® CAT (DigitalMedia™ over twisted-pair copper wire)^[1]
	Output Signal Types	HDMI® or DVI^[2] to switcher backplane and HDMI OUT connector
	Formats	HDMI w/Deep Color & 3D, DVI, HDCP content protection support
	Input Resolutions, Progressive	640x480@60Hz, 720x480@60Hz (480p), 720x576@50Hz (576p), 800x600@60Hz, 848x480@60Hz, 852x480@60Hz, 854x480@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1024x852@60Hz, 1024x1024@60Hz, 1280x720@50Hz (720p50), 1280x720@60Hz (720p60), 1280x768@60Hz, 1280x800@60Hz, 1280x960@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1360x768@60Hz, 1365x1024@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1440x900@60Hz, 1600x900@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz, 1680x1050@60Hz, 1920x1080@24Hz (1080p24), 1920x1080@25Hz (1080p25), 1920x1080@50Hz (1080p50), 1920x1080@60Hz (1080p60), 1920x1200@60Hz, 2048x1080@24Hz, 2048x1152@60Hz, plus any other resolution allowed by HDMI up to 165MHz pixel clock
	Input Resolutions, Interlaced	720x480@30Hz (480i), 720x576@25Hz (576i), 1920x1080@25Hz (1080i25), 1920x1080@30Hz (1080i30), plus any other resolution allowed by HDMI up to 165MHz pixel clock
	Output Resolutions	Matched to inputs
Audio
	Input Signal Types	DM CAT
	Output Signal Types	HDMI (simultaneous multi-channel and 2-channel down-mix) to switcher backplane, HDMI (multi-channel pass-thru from input) at HDMI OUT, analog stereo 2-channel, allows audio breakaway
	Formats	Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS®, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio™, Up to 8ch PCM
	Decoder	Cirrus Logic® CS49700 HD Audio Decoder DSP with dual 32-bit cores
	Digital-To-Analog Conversion	24-bit 48 kHz
	Performance (analog)	Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB; S/N Ratio: >95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted; THD+N: <0.005% @ 1kHz; Stereo Separation: >90dB
	Volume Gain Range (analog)	-80dB to 0dB, adjustable from 0% to 100%
Connectors
	HDMI OUT	(1) 19-pin Type A HDMI female; HDMI digital video/audio output; Also supports DVI^[2]
	DIGITAL MEDIA, D & M	(1) DM CAT input composed of (2) 8-pin RJ45 female, shielded; Connects to the DM CAT output of a DM transmitter or other DM device via DM-CBL cable^[1]
	NET	(1) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block, DMNet port; Connects to the DMNet port of a DM transmitter or other DM device via DM-CBL cable^[1]
	AUDIO OUT	(2) RCA female; Unbalanced stereo line-level audio output with level control; Maximum Output Level: 2 Vrms; Output Impedance: 100 Ohms nominal
DM Cable Length
	Cable Type: DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable	Maximum length without, between, before, or after repeaters: 200 ft (60 m) for 720p, 1080i, 1080p24 200 ft (60 m) for 1024x768 @75Hz 150 ft (45 m) for 1080p60 150 ft (45 m) for 1280x1024 @75Hz 150 ft (45 m) for 1920x1200 @60Hz 125 ft (38 m) for 1600x1200 @60Hz 50 ft (15 m) for 1080p60 Deep Color Maximum total length using up to 2 repeaters: 450 ft (137 m) for 720p, 1080i, 1080p24 450 ft (137 m) for 1024x768 @75Hz 450 ft (137 m) for 1080p60 450 ft (137 m) for 1280x1024 @75Hz 450 ft (137 m) for 1920x1200 @60Hz 375 ft (114 m) for 1600x1200 @60Hz 150 ft (45 m) for 1080p60 Deep Color
Construction
	Plug-in card, occupies (1) DM Switcher input card slot, includes metal faceplate w/black finish
Weight
	8.0 oz (227 g)

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For DigitalMedia CAT wiring, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. Up to two DM CAT Repeaters (Model DM-DR) may be required. Refer to the Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide, Doc. #4546 for complete system design guidelines. All wire and cables sold separately.
HDMI requires an appropriate adapter or interface cable to accommodate a DVI signal. CBL-HD-DVI interface cables available separately.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed online at: patents.crestron.com.

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