Extron electronic MVX VGA A manual Button-Label Generator Program, Using Emulation mode

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NMaster reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings.

Using Emulation mode

Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use Emulation mode, do the following:

1.Double-click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

2.Choose Emulate, and click OK.

3.Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started.

4.Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click OK.

5.Select the number of video boards, audio boards, and matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration, and click OK.

6.Continue using the program as described beginning on page 5-3.

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double- click on the MATRIX Switcher+ Help icon (shown at right).

From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the F1 key.

Button-Label Generator Program

The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers above and below the front panel input and output buttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. See appendix A, “Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories”, for the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers.

The Extron Button Label Generator is available on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, under the Download Center tab. Click the Software link (figure 5-13), and download and install the program.

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Figure 5-13 — Location of software on the web site

NThe Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM that accompanies the switcher.

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Contents Computer Video VGA and Audio Matrix Switchers MVX VGA aSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class a Notice MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Preset button selectsInput and output buttons select inputs QS-2 MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Quick Start Saving or recalling a presetViewing and adjusting the audio level Creating a tieTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Appendix a Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Table of Contents IiiIv MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Table of Contents One MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Introduction About the MVX VGA a Matrix SwitchersAbout this Manual Definitions Features Tie any input to any or all outputsPreliminary Preliminary Two UL requirements Mounting the SwitcherMVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Installation Mounting instructionsRear Panel Cabling and Views Computer OUTSync Impedance switches Video connectionsAudio connections OhmsRS-232/RS-422 connection Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs TheseReset button Power connectionFront Panel Configuration Port Be used for this connectionThree MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsDefinitions Input and output buttons Sample labelOperation, cont’d Control buttonsPreliminary Controls Front Panel Operations PowerFront panel security lockouts Creating a configuration Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Esc button figureSelect the outputs Press and release the Input 5 button figure Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio tiesPress and release the Output 1 button figure 13 Press the Enter button Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 15 Clear all selectionsPress and release the Output 4 button figure Press and release the Enter button figureViewing a configuration 21 Clear all selectionsPreliminary Rgbhv button and the Audio button figure24 Deselect Rgbhv to view audio ties only Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output28 Select Rgbhv and audio 30 Unmute the outputs Using global presets 32 Preset locations, MVX 128 VGA aExample 6 Saving a preset LED blinks figureExample 7 Recalling a preset Press and release the Preset button figure40 Select the preset Viewing and adjusting the input audio level 42 Audio gain and attenuationExample 8 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 43 Clear all selectionsPreliminary 45 Select an input and read the audio level 47 Adjust the input audio level Viewing and adjusting the output volume Reading the displayed volume Audio output volume settings Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level 50 Clear all selections52 Select output 54 Adjust the output audio volume Setting the front panel locks Executive modes Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and modePerforming a system reset from the front panel System reset does not replace user-installed firmwareSelecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate Release the Control buttons61 RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate selection Performing an absolute system reset from the rear panel Rear Panel OperationsPerforming a hard reset from the rear panel Optimizing the AudioConfiguration Worksheets TroubleshootingWorksheet example 1 System equipment Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration 66 Worksheet example 2 Daily configurationWorksheet example 3 Test configuration PreliminaryConfiguration worksheet Preset #Preliminary Four Serial Ports MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Programmer’s GuideRear panel Remote port Switcher-Initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsFront panel Configuration port Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TableCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol definitionsCommand Ascii command Response Additional Description% G InX! AudX$ Preliminary Exng EZG EX1$ *X1% ,X1 ,X1& ,X1* CP CpnX1$ CcpX1% ,X1 ,X1& ,X1 VX2XX2!AX2XX2 Five Installing the software Matrix Switchers Control ProgramMVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Comm port selection windowMatrix Software, cont’d Sample program window complete Location of firmware upgrade files Updating firmwareDownloading firmware upgrade files Open window Firmware Loader status indicator bar Windows menus Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash canFile menu Tools menu 10 Status windowMaster-Reset selection Preferences menuUsing the help system Using Emulation modeButton-Label Generator Program Using the Button-Label Generator software 14 Extron’s Button-Label Generator windowAppendixAA Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories SpecificationsSync Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Accessories Part Numbers and AccessoriesMVX matrix switcher part numbers Included partsMale-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number Male-to-female VGA molded connector cables Part numberMale-to-female VGA backshell connector cables Part number CablesPreliminary Button Labels Preliminary Preliminary Extron’s Warranty Asia JapanExtron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C
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