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DGE-1

Digital Graphics Engine w/DigitalMedia™ CAT Connectivity

Discontinued

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

A graphics engine for Crestron® V-Panel™, the DGE-1 supports advanced touch screen performance, with a single video window and connectivity for one analog AV source.

Click here for a quick compatibility cross reference between DGE-1, DGE-2 and V-Panels.

For a replacement, please see the DGE-100.

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Designed for use with a Crestron® V-Panel™ HD Touch Screen Display^[1,2], the DGE-1 Digital Graphics Engine allows for a very streamlined touch screen installation by placing the bulk of the electronics out of sight at the central equipment location. Mounted within an equipment rack, the DGE-1 connects directly to the head end AV sources, switchers, and control network, while the V-Panel display can be up to 150 feet (45 meters) away with just a single cable between them^[3].

The DGE-1 features 24-bit graphics, with single-window video display, streaming video, and Crestron IP Intercom. Connectivity includes one composite or S-Video input, balanced stereo audio in/out, Crestron Home® CAT5 Balanced Audio, Cresnet®, and high-speed Ethernet. A DigitalMedia CAT output provides the connection to the V-Panel display.

Gestures Navigation

Adjust AV and lighting settings, or browse your music and movie libraries, all with a natural sweep of the finger using DNav gestures. Crestron DNav technology affords enhanced touch screen functionality, providing dynamic navigation control objects for scrolling effortlessly through all your touch screen controls, media cover art, and favorite channels.

Full-Motion Video

The DGE-1 supports the display of standard-definition video from an external composite or S-Video source. The video image can be displayed full-screen or in a fully-scalable window anywhere on the V-Panel touchscreen. External audio signals are handled by a single analog line input.

Streaming Video

Streaming video capability makes it possible to view security cameras and other video sources over the network right on the touch screen. Native support for the MJPEG format allows the DGE-1 to display live video images from IP cameras and servers such as the Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer^[1].

IP Intercom

Using the microphone and speakers built into the V-Panel display^[1], the DGE-1 supports 2-way voice communication via a choice of IP or Crestron Home (CH) CAT5 wired intercom. Crestron IP intercom eliminates the need for dedicated audio wiring, enabling 2-way speech over Ethernet with other compatible Crestron touch screens. Wired intercom is also supported through a dedicated CAT5 audio connection to a C2N-IADS30X24^[1] or other CH CAT5 switcher or processor.

Keyboard/Mouse Options

On-screen keyboard and mouse capabilities enable complete control of the DGE-1's embedded Web browser and other applications, and can also be used to control computers running TouchPoint® Virtual Mouse & Keyboard Software (VMK-WIN). USB ports are also provided on the DGE-1 and on the V-Panel display^[1], allowing for the connection of a physical keyboard and mouse.

Remote Annotation

Remote annotation capability allows multiple touch screen users to draw with their fingertips over the same video image or whiteboard screen, enabling enhanced interaction between several participants in a courtroom, classroom, or council chamber.

Key Features

Touch screen graphics and video processing for V-Panels™
High-Definition 24-bit touch screen graphics
DNav menu objects with gestures
MJPEG streaming video display
Single-window full-motion video display
Auto-sensing composite or S-Video input
Remote annotation capability
Customizable audio feedback
Crestron® IP intercom and wired analog intercom capability^[5]
Balanced analog audio input and output
Crestron Home® (CH) CAT5 bidirectional audio port
USB keyboard/mouse port
Onscreen keyboard and mouse capability
High-Speed Ethernet and Cresnet®
One-wire DigitalMedia™ cable connection to V-Panel™^[2,3]
Single space rack-mountable

Item(s) sold separately.
The V-Panel touch screen must be equipped with a DM CAT type interface for connection to the DGE-1. Contact your Crestron representative for additional design assistance.
For wiring between the DGE-1 and V-Panel, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. The maximum allowable cable length is 150 ft (45 m).

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.

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

Crestron, the Crestron logo, CresCAT, Cresnet, Crestron Home, DigitalMedia, DM, DMNet, MediaMarker, TouchPoint, V-Panel, and V-Panels are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Acrobat, Adobe, and Flash are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Excel, Internet Explorer, NetMeeting, PowerPoint, Windows, and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Java is either a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. RealPlayer is either a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered 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. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2015 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Graphics Engine
	24-bit non-palette graphics + 8-bit alpha channel transparency, 16.7 million colors, DNav dynamic menu objects, multi-mode objects, dynamic graphics and text, PNG translucency, full-motion (60 fps) animation, transition effects, color key video windowing, remote annotation
Embedded Applications
	Microsoft® Internet Explorer® w/Adobe® Flash® plug-in and Java® Runtime plug-in, Windows Media® Player, RealPlayer®, Crestron MJPEG Viewer, NetMeeting®, Remote Desktop, VNC Viewer, Crestron MediaMarker™ Notebook, Crestron Keyboard, Adobe Acrobat® Reader, WordPad, MS Word Viewer 2007, Excel® Viewer 2007, PowerPoint® Viewer 2007
Memory
	SDRAM	512 MB
	Flash	2 GB
	Maximum Project Size	120 MB
Communications
	Ethernet	10/100 Mbps, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex, DHCP, for control and console
	Cresnet®	Cresnet slave mode for control and console
	USB	USB 2.0 host, supports USB HID class devices and USB flash drives
	DigitalMedia	DM® CAT, DMNet®, for connection to a single V-Panel display only
Video
	Input Signal Types	S-Video (Y/C), composite (NTSC or PAL)
	Output Signal Types	DM CAT (to V-Panel display)
	Input Resolutions	480i, 576i
	Output Resolutions	800x600@60Hz, 1280x768@60Hz
	Color Depth	24-bit, 16.7M colors
	Streaming Format	MJPEG
Audio
	Features	Internal volume control and audio mixer, Crestron IP Intercom
	Input Signal Types	analog stereo, CH CAT5
	Output Signal Types	DM CAT (to V-Panel display), analog stereo, CH CAT5
	Audio Feedback	WAV format, 8 & 16 bit PCM, mono & stereo, 8 – 44.1 kHz sampling rates
Connectors
	VIDEO IN, COMP/C & Y	(1) auto-sensing analog video input comprised of (2) BNC female; Signal Types: S-Video (Y/C) or composite input; Input Level: 1 Vp-p nominal; Input Impedance: 75 Ohms nominal
	AUDIO	(1) 8-pin RJ45 female, shielded; Bidirectional CAT5 balanced stereo audio port; Paralleled to AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT connectors; Connects to any other Crestron “CH” CAT5 balanced audio port via CresCAT® cable; Maximum Cable Length: 1000 feet
	AUDIO IN	(1) 5-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block; Balanced/unbalanced stereo line-level input; Input Impedance: 20k Ohms balanced, 10k Ohms unbalanced; Maximum Input Level: 4 Vrms balanced, 2 Vrms unbalanced;
	AUDIO OUT	(1) 5-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block; Balanced/unbalanced stereo line-level output; Output Impedance: 200 Ohms balanced, 100 Ohms unbalanced; Maximum Output Level: 4 Vrms balanced, 2 Vrms unbalanced
	TO PANEL, DM OUT, D & M	(1) DM CAT output composed of (2) 8-pin RJ45 female, shielded; Connects to DM CAT input of a V-Panel display via DM-CBL cable^[3]
	TO PANEL, DM OUT, 24 A B G	(1) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block, DMNet port; Connects to DMNet port of a V-Panel display via DM-CBL cable^[3]
	REMOTE RESET	(1) 2-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block; Contact closure sensing input for hardware reset
	LAN	(1) 8-wire RJ45 female; 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port
	NET	(2) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks; Cresnet Slave Ports, paralleled
	G	(1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
	USB (front)	(1) USB Type A female; USB 2.0 host port for connection of a USB HID-compliant mouse/keyboard or USB flash drive
Controls & Indicators
	PWR	(1) Green LED, indicates DC power supplied from Cresnet Control Network
	NET	(1) Amber LED, indicates communication with Cresnet system
	RESET	(1) Recessed miniature pushbutton, resets the DGE
	DM LINK	(1) Green LED, indicates connection to a V-Panel
	LAN (rear)	(2) LEDs, green LED indicates Ethernet link status, amber LED indicates Ethernet activity
	SETUP (rear)	(1) Recessed miniature pushbutton and red LED for Ethernet auto-discovery and TSID
Power Requirements
	Cresnet Power Usage	16 Watts (0.67 Amps at 24 Volts DC); 46 Watts (1.92 Amps at 24 Volts DC) with V12 display; 58 Watts (2.42 Amps at 24 Volts DC) with V15 display
Environmental
	Temperature	41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C)
	Humidity	10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
	Heat Dissipation	55 BTU/Hr
Enclosure
	Chassis	Metal, black finish, vented top and sides
	Faceplate	Metal, black finish, polycarbonate label overlay
	Mounting	Freestanding or 1U 19-inch rack-mountable (adhesive feet and rack ears included)
Dimensions
	Height	1.80 in (46 mm); 1.70 in (44 mm) without feet
	Width	17.07 in (434 mm); 19.00 in (483 mm) with ears
	Depth	10.70 in (271 mm)
Weight
	4.3 lb (2.0 kg)

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Item(s) sold separately.
The V-Panel touch screen must be equipped with a DM CAT type interface for connection to the DGE-1. Contact your Crestron representative for additional design assistance.
For wiring between the DGE-1 and V-Panel, use DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable. The maximum allowable cable length is 150 ft (45 m).

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

Marketing Resources

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Case Studies
Crestron DigitalMedia™ and Green Light® Lighting Control transformed Englewood Hospital and Medical Center into a world-class teaching facility. The 233 seat hospital auditorium is truly a multi-purpose room - used regularly as a teaching facility for the nursing school and for seminars and special events featuring live music or theater productions. Aside from minor improvements to the AV equipment, the auditorium hasn't seen considerable upgrades in 27 years. With the new systems in place, Crestron provides Englewood Hospital and Medical Center with an unparalleled presentation solution and reduces annual energy consumption by 80%, qualifying the space for LEED certification.

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University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Case Studies
The University of Central Florida College of Medicine is a forward-looking medical school with a culture based on partnerships and collaboration. The new 168,000 square foot, four-story Silver LEED certified medical education building encourages innovation and utilizes cutting-edge technology. Crestron DigitalMedia is distributed throughout the facility, and enables live demonstrations in one location to be viewed by faculty and peers in another classroom on another floor. The Crestron solution helps faculty members use technology to better train tomorrow's health care leaders.

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Westchester Home

Case Studies
If you were to walk up to this large, traditional Westchester County, NY home, you'd have no idea how "big and bad" the entertainment systems within really are. The detailed, comfortable decor offers little clue that behind the scenes is a powerful Crestron whole-house audio and video system. Equipped with twenty-two flatscreen TVs and a stunning 3D home theater, this home really packs entertainment punch. There's also a Crestron lighting system, fourteen zones of heating and air conditioning with remote sensors and hidden thermostats, and a security system that includes eight television cameras. The whole home solution from Crestron ties all of the technology together so entertainment can be managed, controlled and enjoyed from anywhere in the home, including the bedroom, kitchen, and family room.

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Metlife Stadium

Case Studies
Home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, the New Meadowlands Stadium is the nation's premier sports and entertainment venue located in East Rutherford, NJ. Seating more than 80,000 fans, the $1.6 billion stadium provides modern technology and unique amenities, making it a world class venue. There are more than 20 Crestron systems installed in the stadium, providing control over numerous audio, video and lighting systems.

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Specifier Resources

CAD Drawing for: dge-1

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Technical Resources

DGE/DM Switcher to V-Panel Glass Cable Length Requirements

Application Diagrams
This diagram shows maximum cable length scenarios when connecting a DGE or DM switcher to a V-Panel.

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DGE and V-Panel Compatibility

Application Diagrams
Illustrates compatibility between DGEs and V-Panels. Includes quick cross reference charts.

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DNAV 2010 Gesture Demo

Example Programs
This Program shows the new DNAV opjects called gestures. NavHorizontalListGesture is a new feature to Crestrons Dnav Objects. This Object allows you to control the motion of the scrolling list with the touch of your finger by Swiping left, right or with a single press to select an item. The NavHorizontalListGesture can be modified or you can choose from a selection of predesigned styles.Crestron D-Nav Controls Ver. 1.00.18.01 must be installed)

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