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Icons in I/O boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in the Control

Program window (figure 5-3). You can place icons in the boxes.

Numbers in I/O boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the Control Program window and fills each box with the associated input or output number.

Master-Reset selection

Master reset clears all ties and presets, all video and audio mutes, resets all I/O grouping, sets all input audio levels to unity gain (+0 dB), and sets all output volume levels to 100% (0 dB of attenuation).

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 on 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 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 label strip windows above and below the input and output pushbuttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. See appendix B, Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, for blank labels and procedures for removing and replacing the translucent covers.

The program is contained on the same CD-ROM as the Matrix Switcher Control

Program and is also available on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com.

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Contents VGA Matrix Switcher MVX 128 aPrecautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschMVX 128 a VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Quick Start MVX 128 a VGA Matrix SwitchersPlug the switcher into a grounded AC source 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 Press and release the input 5 button figure Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio tiesPress and release the Esc 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 OutputsAudio mode. The Audio button stops blinking Viewing and adjusting the output volumeReleased or the upper or lower limit is reached 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 rateNot occur within 1 second Performing an absolute system reset from the rear panelRear Panel Operations Performing a hard reset from the rear panel Optimizing the AudioWorksheet example 1 System equipment TroubleshootingConfiguration Worksheets 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 File menu Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcanWindows menus 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