DM-NAX-XSP – DM NAX® 8K Smart Display Controller and Network Audio Encoder/Decoder with eARC Support
The DM-NAX-XSP is an 8K display controller with HDMI input and passthrough, eARC support, and DM NAX® audio-over-IP encoder and decoder functionality.
| Audio | |
| Input Signal Types | HDMI, DM NAX, AES67 audio-over-IP |
| Output Signal Types | HDMI (multichannel pass-through), DM NAX (2-channel downmix), AES67 audio-over-IP (2-channel downmix) |
| Digital Formats | Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| Video | |
| Input Signal Types | HDMI with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Deep Color, 8K30 4:4:4 12-bit, and 4K120 4:4:4 12-bit support |
| Output Signal Types | HDMI with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Deep Color, 8K30 4:4:4 12-bit, and 4K120 4:4:4 12-bit support |
| Copy Protection | HDCP 2.3 |
| Connectors | |
| Ethernet 1 | (1) 8-pin RJ-45 connector, female; 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet port; PoE+ PD (powered device) port, IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE+ Class 4 (25.5 W) compliant |
| Ethernet 2 | (1) 8-pin RJ-45 connector, female; 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet port |
| HDMI IN | (1) HDMI Type A connector, female; HDMI digital video/audio input |
| HDMI OUT | (1) HDMI Type A connector, female; HDMI digital video/audio output, pass-through from HDMI IN; eARC audio return support |
| COM | (1) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Bidirectional RS-232 port; Up to 115.2k baud, hardware and software handshaking support |
| IR | (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; IR output up to 1.1 MHz; 1-way serial TTL (0-5 V) up to 19200 baud |
| RELAY | (1) 4‑pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks; Comprises (2) normally open, isolated relays; Rated 1A, 30VAC/VDC; MOV arc suppression across contacts |
| G | (1) 6-32 screw; Chassis ground lug |
| IN | (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Programmable digital input; Input Voltage Range: 0-24VDC, referenced to GND; Logic Threshold: 2.5VDC nominal with 1V hysteresis band; Pull-up Resistor: 2.2k Ω |
| Communications | |
| Ethernet | For control, and/or console, 100/1000 Mbps, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex, DHCP |
| RS-232 | 2-way device control and monitoring up to 115.2k baud with hardware and software handshaking via control system |
| IR | 1-way device control via infrared up to 1.1 MHz or serial TTL (0-5V) up to 19.2k baud via control system |
| HDMI | HDCP 2.3, EDID |
| Controls and Indicators | |
| PWR | (1) Green/amber bicolor LED; Amber indicates unit is powering up/loading firmware; Green indicates unit is fully powered and ready for use |
| HDMI IN | (1) Green LED, indicates sync detection at the HDMI input |
| HDMI OUT | (1) Green LED, indicates video signal transmission at the HDMI output |
| Ethernet 1 | Left amber LED indicates 1000 Mb link status; Left green LED indicates 100 Mb link status; Flashing right amber LED indicates Ethernet activity |
| Ethernet 2 | Left amber LED indicates 1000 Mb link status; Left green LED indicates 100 Mb link status; Flashing right amber LED indicates Ethernet activity |
| RESET | (1) Push button: Used for factory reset procedures; (1) LED, illuminates red when the button is pressed, flashes red when reset has been initiated |
| Power | |
| PoE+ | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 (25.5 W) compliant; Compatible with Crestron DM-PSU-ULTRA-MIDSPAN, PoE+ compliant Ethernet switch, or third-party IEEE 802.3at compliant PSE |
| Power Consumption | 14 W maximum |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non‑condensing) |
| Construction | |
| Chassis | Metal, black finish, vented sides |
| Mounting | Surface-mountable or attachable to a single rack rail |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 5.03 in. (128 mm) |
| Width | 8.36 in. (213 mm) |
| Depth | 1.12 in. (29 mm) |
| Weight | |
| 1.82 lb (0.83 kg) | |
| Compliance | |
| Regulatory Model: M202116001 Intertek® Listed for US & Canada, CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B digital device | |
The DM-NAX-XSP is an 8K display controller with a local HDMI® input and HDMI passthrough, DM NAX AoIP encoder and decoder functionality, and eARC support. Its compact form factor facilitates mounting the device behind a display, or it can be mounted to a single rack rail using included hardware.
DM NAX® is built on the AES67 standards, with additional ease of configuration via a web interface, SIMPL Windows, C#, and/or a RESTful API. It is compatible with DM NVX through the AES67 secondary audio stream, and also with third-party AES67 solutions and Dante via the compatibility mode enabled through Dante Controller.
8K60 4:2:0, 4K120 4:4:4, and HDR Support
The DM-NAX-XSP supports video resolutions up to 8K60 with 4:2:0 color sampling, 8K30 4:4:4, or 4K120 4:4:4. HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision video formats are also supported.
eARC Support
The HDMI output of the DM-NAX-XSP supports Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) connectivity, allowing audio to be extracted from a connected display and transmitted over the network as a DM NAX AoIP stream. Extracting audio from the display via the eARC connection means only a single cable is required for video and bidirectional audio. This connection also allows local audio content from the display (such as smart TV streaming applications) to be encoded as streams available to an AoIP audio distribution system.
Surround Sound and Downmixing
The HDMI input and eARC connections of the DM-NAX-XSP support Dolby audio formats up to Dolby Atmos or up to 8 channels of LPCM. Digital audio formats received at the HDMI input can be passed through to the HDMI output. Supported surround sound formats can be downmixed to stereo via the built-in DSP to transmit a 2-channel AoIP stream onto the network.
Device Control via RS-232, IR, Relay, and Digital Input Ports
The DM-NAX-XSP includes built-in COM (RS-232), IR, relay, and digital input ports for controlling source devices and accessories.
CEC Control
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) can control compatible source and display devices via the HDMI connection, eliminating the need for dedicated serial cables or IR emitters. CEC over the HDMI output can also turn the connected display on or off without additional programming.
Audio-over-IP
DM NAX takes audio distribution to a whole new level by putting it on the network. The DM-NAX-XSP sends and receives DM NAX and AES67 encoded audio over a standard IP network. A single DM NAX system can handle audio distribution between 32 DM NAX devices and supports up to 256 audio output zones. DM NAX devices can seamlessly pull and distribute the audio from DM NVX sources.
Key Features
- Audio-over-IP (AoIP) display controller and audio encoder/decoder
- Handles video resolutions up to 8K60 4:2:0 and 4K120 4:4:4
- Supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision® video formats
- Supports all Dolby® audio formats up to Dolby Atmos®
- eARC support available on HDMI® connection to display
- HDCP 2.3 compliant
- Connected device control via CEC, RS-232, IR, and relays
- Connects directly to a managed network to route audio to or from other DM NAX® and DM NVX® devices
- Interoperable with Dante® audio networking devices via AES67 compatibility
- Streamlined configuration through a web interface
- Seamless Crestron system integration with SIMPL Windows programming
- Compact, surface-mountable design
- PoE+ powered device