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Two software programs accompany the CrossPoint Plus Series switchers:

•The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part #29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of ties.

If your CrossPoint Plus Series switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change the switcher cabling to match the computer interface. See Appendix B, Reference Information, for details.

•The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print labels for the CrossPoint Plus front panel buttons.

Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME, and Windows 2000. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Matrix Switchers Control Program

Installing the software

The program is contained on a set of 3.5-inch diskettes, and you should load and run the program from the hard drive.

To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX directory, and it places two icons (Matrix Switcher+ Control Program and Matrix Switcher+ Help) into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.

The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your CrossPoint Plus Series switcher.

Using the software

Overview

This section is an overview of the Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program. The help function contains additional information. See Using the help system on page 5-5 for details.

1.To run the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, double-click on the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

2.Click on the comm port that is connected to the RS-232/ RS-422 port of the switcher. To set up the software without

attaching the switcher to the computer, see Using emulation mode on page 5-5.

The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (figure 5-1 and figure 5-2) displays the current configuration of the attached matrix.

3.To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Group box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Group box.

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Contents CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, 128, 168, and 1616 HV and HVASafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQuick Start CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Quick Start CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers, cont’d Save or recall a presetView and adjust audio level Create a tieTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Introduction About the CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix SwitchersIntroductiontroduction, cont’d Features CrossPoint Plus 128HVAIntroduction, cont’d Matrix Input StatusAudio gain and attenuation Any input to any or all outputs Two Installationstallation, cont’d Rack Mounting the SwitcherPower connection CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers InstallationVideo input and output connections Audio input and output connections HVA models onlyInstallation, cont’d RS-232/422 connectionAdditional rear panel views Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 84HV11 Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 124HV 15 Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 168HVA Installation, cont’d Three Front Panel Controls and Indicators CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers OperationOperationeration, cont’d DefinitionsInput buttons, output buttons, and LEDs Control buttons and LEDsControls Operation, cont’dFront panel I/O label windows Front Panel Operations PowerGrouping Creating a configuration Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Example 2 Add a tie to a set of video and audio tiesExample 2 Adding a video tie Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of video and audio tiesViewing a configuration Example 3, step d Removing an audio tieRgbhv Audio View Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output Using presets 13 Example 5, step d Muting and unmuting outputsExample 6 Save a preset Example 7 Recall a presetViewing and adjusting the input audio level HVA models only Example 8 View and adjust an audio level17 +8dB displayed, CrossPoint Plus 168 Executive mode front panel security lockout 19 -1dB displayed, CrossPoint Plus 168 and CrossPoint PlusTroubleshooting System reset to factory defaultsRear Panel Controls General checksWorksheets Plasma display S-video problemWorksheet example 1 Entering system equipment Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Worksheet example 2 Drawing tiesMatrix Switchers Configuration Worksheet Preset #Operation, cont’d Four Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesCrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’dSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TableCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/Response TableProgrammer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d Video mute commands View ties, gain, mutes, and presets Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Five Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the softwareUsing the software MatrixSoftware,cont’dExtron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank Windows buttonsMatrix Software, cont’d Windows menusUsing the help system Using emulation modeButton-Label Generator Extron’s Button-Label Generator window AAppendix a Specificationsecifications, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers SpecificationsAudio input audio models only Audio audio models onlyAudio output audio models only Specifications, cont’d Part NumbersCrossPoint Plus part numbers Extron PartOptional accessories CablesPre-cut cables Extron Part BNC-4 Mini HR CableAppendixBB Hardware Upgrades Opening the switcherCrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Reference Information ReferenceInformation,co t’dFigure B-2 Removing the front cover Reference Information, cont’d Closing the switcherSwapping the serial ports Installing a firmware update Figure B-4 Key and pin 1 markButton Labels Figure B-5 Button label blanks, 16-button strip Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA
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