Extron electronic MAV 88, MAV 84, MAV 44 Matrix Switchers Control Program, Installing the software

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Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Windows®-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B.

Install the software as follows:

For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

•The Matrix Switchers Control Program

•The Firmware Loader

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD.

The Extron software CD window appears (figure 4-6).

Figure 4-6 — Software CD window

2.	Click the Software tab (figure 4-6).
3.	Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 4-7).

Figure 4-7 — Software installation

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Contents Matrix Switchers MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 SeriesSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class a Notice Page Stereo audio devices to the output MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1Unbalanced stereo audio inputs to Quick Start MAV Series AV Matrix Switchers, cont’d Saving or recalling a presetPowering on QS-2 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Quick StartTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Iii Iv MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents One Introductiontroduction, cont’d About the SwitchersMAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Features Video featuresAudio features Common featuresIntroduction, cont’d Any input to any or all outputsMAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Installationstallation, cont’d Mounting the SwitcherRack mounting the switcher Tabletop useFurniture mounting the switcher Mounting the switcherVideo input and output connections Installation, cont’dCabling and Rear Panel Views Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Audio input and output connections audio/video modelsCaptive screw connector wiring for audio output Remote connectionShows a basic external sync configuration External sync connectionPower connection Multiple device external sync connection exampleThree Operationeration, cont’d Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsMAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Definitions Power/audio/data LED and infrared sensorPower/data/audio LED Control buttons and LEDs Input and output selection controls and indicatorsOperation, cont’d Audio Setup button Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LEDPowering up the switcher OperationsCreating a set of ties Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Input 5 button figureExample 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties This example assumes that you have performed example11 Select the output Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties Press and release the Output 4 button figureViewing the configuration VideoExample 4 View ties by selecting an input 19 Select video and audioPress and release the I/O button figure Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs24 Select an output Using presets 26 Deselect video to view audio ties onlyExample 6 Save a preset Preset 2 PresetExample 7 Recall a preset 29 Select Recall Preset mode, MAVAdjusting input audio gain and attenuation Consumer VCR Audio InputsTo exit Audio Setup mode. The Audio Setup LED turns off Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain Seconds34 Adjust the input audio level +2 dBResetting audio gain single input Press and release the and buttons simultaneously figureResetting audio gain all inputs Setting the output audio levelFront panel security lockout Executive mode Clearing all ties and presets43 System reset to factory defaults MemoryOptimizing the Audio Audio/Video Switchers TroubleshootingWorksheets Worksheet example 1 System equipmentWorksheet example 2 Daily configuration 45 Worksheet example 2 Daily configurationWorksheet example 3 Test configuration 46 Worksheet example 3 Test configurationConfiguration worksheet Output destinationsOperation, cont’d Four Host-to-Switcher instructions MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Remote OperationRemoteOperation,cont’d Simple Instruction Set ControlSwitcher-initiated messages Switcher error responses Using the command/response tableSymbol definitions Remote Operation, cont’dCommand/response table for SIS commands Command Ascii Command Response Additional descriptionCommand/response table for SIS commands cont’d IR receiver enable Resets Firmware upload Loading firmware using an SIS command Turn on the echo functionSelect the firmware upgrade file Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the softwareUsing the software OverviewExtron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank Updating the firmware 11 Determining the firmware version12 Open window, version 2.xx firmware files 13 Open window, version 1.xx firmware files Windows buttons, drop boxes, and the trash can Tools menu Windows menusFile menu Audio-input Configuration selection Preferences menuMaster-Reset selection 18 Ties shown as crosspointsUsing Emulation mode Using the help systemAAppendix a SpecificationsandandPartPartNumbers,Numberscont’d SpecificationsSync composite video and S-video models Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d Audio output audio modelsControl/remote switcher MAV Series AV switchers Replacement partsPart Numbers Included partsOptional accessories CablesAssorted connectors BNC connectors Pre-cut cablesVideo Cable Composite video CableExtron’s Warranty Asia JapanExtron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C