Ultra Wide Bandwidth HDTV 8 x 8 or 16 x 16 Matrix Switch
Accepts
Any Remote Control or RS-232
CRM88 is currently out of stock. Please use CMX88 or CMX1616 instead
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Ever wished you could view full quality HDTV throughout your
house without a closet full of equipment in every room? CRM88 integrates
everything you need to distribute all your HDTV video and audio sources to all
the displays throughout your home.
CRM88 is the most feature rich high performance matrix switch
on the the market. We support more signal types than the competition, plus
we offer a 16x16 matrix mode in the same box if you ever expand your home
theater.
The CRM88 has the following features (8x8 basic mode)
- 8 input sets, each includes the following
- HDTV component video
- Composite video
- Digital audio Coax / RCA
- Digital audio TOSLINK / Optical (6 inputs)
- Analog audio R/L
- 8 independently controllable output sets, each includes the
following
- HDTV component video
- Composite video
- Digital audio Coax / RCA
- Digital audio TOSLINK / Optical (6 outputs)
- Analog audio R/L
- Remote IR control with Zerokey code learning ability
- RS-232 input for serial control
- Professional quality video amps capable of driving cables
up to 300'
- Designed and tested to pass all video signals up to and
including 1080p
- Steel rack mountable case
- Optional rack mounting ears
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Flexible control options
CRM88 can be controlled by several methods, you can choose the
one the best fits your home theater control scheme.
- Manual control using the front panel buttons
- IR control using a programmable remote. You can
download the Pronto codes needed
here
- IR control using your standard remote. Zerokey
can learn any remote keys to control CRM88
- RS-232 control with a PC or your existing home theater
controller. RS-232 programming guide
here
Each output is individually switch-able. You can
configure CRM88 in one of 4 control modes:
- Basic 8x8 mode: Component video, composite video,
analog audio, and digital audio(coax/tos) switch together.
- Advanced 8x8 mode: Component video, composite video,
analog audio, and digital audio(coax/tos) all are switched independently
- Video 16x16 mode: Switch is configured as 16x16
component video switch plus 14x14 digital audio switch
- Audio 16x16 mode: Switch is configured as 16x16
composite video & audio switch plus 14x14 digital audio switch
Video distribution
CRM88 is the ideal amplifier for driving long video cables in
your home. Many vendors claim their products can do this, but very few can
accomplish this without distortion of the video. The most important
amplifier design factors in driving long cables are source impedance matching,
output connector quality, amplifier bandwidth, and amplifier current drive and
slew rate. Our amplifier uses the best components for all these, resulting
in the best signal distribution you can get. If you are interested in
video distribution, please see our
information page for more tips on
optimizing your network for zero distortion.
ZeroKey technology
The CRM88 switch can be controlled manually by toggle button,
by remote control, or RS-232. The remote control interface uses ZeroKey
infrared code cloning to map any remote control key to each of the inputs &
outputs.
ZeroKey technology is compatible with virtually all remote
controls, and does not interfere with the normal operation of the remote.
The best way to use this is to program the CRM88 with the same keys you normally
push to switch your AV receiver or TV. The CRM88 will switch at the same
time as your TV or receiver without the need for complicated macros or pushing
extra buttons!
ZeroKey programming is stored in flash memory, and you will
not need to reprogram even if you lose power. If you buy a new remote in
the future, don't worry, the CRM88 can be reprogrammed as much as you like.
Unit includes:
- CRM88 HDTV matrix switch as pictured
- 9V or 12V DC desktop power supply
- Owners manual
- 3 year warranty
Specifications:
- 48 High bandwidth analog inputs (can be used for
component video, composite video, and analog audio)
75Ohm or 10KOhm terminated at all frequencies (selectable by
jumper)
Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
1Vpp nominal input swing (Ypbpr) or 1.3Vpp (Cvbs)
4Vpp maximum (DC invariant)
DC rejection via capacitive coupling
Crosstalk < -80 dB
- 48 High bandwidth analog outputs (can be used for
component video, composite video, and analog audio)
Source impedance 75 Ohms
Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
All output sets individually controllable/switchable
High performance amplifier capable of driving over 300ft of
coax cable per output
1V/V (audio) or 2V/V (video)
selectable gain
-3dB bandwidth > 100 Mhz
- 6 Optical Digital audio inputs + 6 Optical Digital audio
outputs
Optical digital audio inputs have built in shutters, no plugs
needed
Selectable transcoding from coax digital audio
All outputs individually controllable/switchable
- 8 Coax Digital audio inputs + 8 Coax Digital audio
outputs
Gold plated matched
low impedance RCA jacks
AC coupled to protect all connected equipment
Capable of driving over 300ft
of coax cables
Selectable transcoding from optical digital audio
All outputs individually controllable/switchable
- IR & RS-232 (DB9 female) control
- Internal design
Flash programmable micro controller
enables ZeroKey remote technology
Ultra wide bandwidth integrated buffered t-switch matrix prevents crosstalk or signal
distortion
Independent professional quality video amplifiers for best performance
High reliability capacitors and self resetting fuse
protection for long life
Designed and manufactured in the USA
- Housing
Black steel rack mountable housing 17" x 13" x
3.5" (2 RU)
Online manual (word document)
Quick setup guide (word document)
Jumper
setting documentation (word document)
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