Extron electronic MVX 128 manual Matrix Software, Matrix Switchers Control Program

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Matrix Software

Two software programs accompany the MVX 128 A switcher:

•The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties.

•The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print labels for the MVX 128 A front panel buttons.

Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. 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 CD-ROM and available on the Extron Web site: www.extron.com. Load and run the program from the hard drive.

To install the program from the CD-ROM to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from the CD-ROM 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:\MTRX50 directory and places two icons (MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program and MATRIX Switcher+ Help) into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.

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

NThe MVX 128 A switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate on page 3-33, to conﬁgure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the front panel.

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Contents VGA Matrix Switcher MVX 128 aPrecautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschQuick Start MVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Plug the switcher into a grounded AC sourceMVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Saving or recalling a preset Viewing and adjusting the audio levelQS-2 MVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start Create a tieTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One About the MVX 128 a Matrix Switcher MVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers IntroductionIntroduction About this ManualDeﬁnitions Features Introduction, cont’dMVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Installation Mounting the SwitcherMVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Installation Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsCaptive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Audio connectionsInstallation, cont’d RS-232/RS-422 connectionReset button Power connectionInstallation, cont’d Three Front Panel Controls and Indicators MVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers OperationOperation DeﬁnitionsInput and output buttons Sample labelOperation, cont’d Control buttonsSee Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on Controls Power Front Panel OperationsCreating a conﬁguration Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Esc button ﬁgurePress and release the input 5 button ﬁgure Select the outputs Press and release the Enter button ﬁgureExample 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties This example assumes that you have performed example13 Press the Enter button Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 15 Clear all selections18 Deselect the output Viewing a conﬁguration 21 Clear all selectionsRgbhv button and the Audio button ﬁgure 22 Select Rgbhv or video and audioPress and release the Rgbhv button to deselect Rgbhv ﬁgure Video AudioMuting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output28 Select Rgbhv and audio 30 Unmute the outputs Using global presets Example 6 Saving a presetLED blinks ﬁgure Press and release the Output 1 button ﬁgureExample 7 Recalling a preset Press and release the Preset button ﬁgureViewing and adjusting the input audio level 40 Press the Enter buttonDB when blinking slowly, 2 dB When blinking quickly, and 3 dBWhen lit. See the table at right Press and release an input buttonExample 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 42 Clear all selectionsPress and release the Audio button ﬁgure View View ESC OutputsViewing and adjusting the output volume Released or the upper or lower limit is reachedAudio mode. The Audio button stops blinking Reading the displayed volume Audio output volume settingsExample 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level 47 Clear all selections49 Select output Locking out the front panel Executive mode Performing a system reset from the front panelEnter Preset View ESC Rgbhv Audio Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud ratePerforming an absolute system reset from the rear panel Rear Panel OperationsNot occur within 1 second Performing a hard reset from the rear panel Optimizing the AudioTroubleshooting Conﬁguration WorksheetsWorksheet example 1 System equipment Worksheet example 2 Daily conﬁguration AudioWorksheet example 3 Test conﬁguration 61 Worksheet example 3 Test conﬁgurationOutput destinations Conﬁguration worksheetOperation, cont’d Four Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesMVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’s GuideSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TablesCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol deﬁnitionsX1 = X1@ =Command Ascii command Response Additional Description% G InX! AudX$ Audio volume adjustment settings EX!NI EZG X1* CY X1X1X1X1X1X2 Information requestsProgrammer’s Guide, cont’d Five Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the softwareMVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Matrix SoftwareUsing the software Click OK and proceed to stepMatrix Software, cont’d Updating ﬁrmware Open ﬁle windowClick the Exit button to exit the ﬁrmware loader utility Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan Windows menusFile menu Audio-Output volume settings Displays the audio Tools menuPreferences menu Ties shown as linesUsing emulation mode Using the help systemMaster-Reset selection Button-Label Generator ProgramAppendixAA Speciﬁcations, Part Numbers, Accessories SpeciﬁcationsAudio Speciﬁcations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Part Numbers and Accessories AccessoriesIncluded parts Replacement part Number Adapters, power supplies, labels Part numberMale-to-female VGA molded connector cables Part number Male-to-female VGA backshell connector cables Part numberMale-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number CablesButton Labels Figure A-1 Button label blanks, 12-button stripsSpeciﬁcations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, EuropeExtron Electronics, USA