Extron electronic MVX 88 Series Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash, Windows menus File menu

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PRELIMINARY

Remote Operation, cont’d

Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash

The buttons on the right side of the window perform the following functions:

Power — Unavailable for MVX switcher, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software.

Executive mode (front panel security lockout) — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions.

Presets menu — Displays a list of up to 16 presets. You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window.

Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration.

Save as ... — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the preset number when prompted to do so.

Delete — Allows you to delete a selected preset.

Changes – Take — Allows you to apply any changes made to the displayed configuration.

Changes – Cancel — Returns to the previous screen, undoing any changes you have made.

Trash can — Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to unmake all ties associated with that input or output.

Windows menus

File menu

Save matrix settings as — Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0), to a file. Saved settings include audio gain settings (if specified), assigned icons, and icon captions.

Restore matrix settings from — Loads and activates a previously saved setting file.

Save this-session’s settings — Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0), to overwrite the current file. Saved settings include audio gain settings (if specified), assigned icons, and icon captions.

Restore last-session’s settings — Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session. If you saved the previous session’s changes to disk the last time you exited the program, the ties from that session are also loaded.

Select printer — Selects the target printer.

Print tie map — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen. Exit — Closes the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program.

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Contents VGA Matrix Switcher MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 seriesSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class a Notice Page Quick Start MVX Series VGA Matrix Switchers MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1Powering up Saving or recalling a presetViewing and adjusting the audio input gain QS-2 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick StartTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One About the Switchers MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers IntroductionFeatures Any input to any or all outputsIntroduction, cont’d Two Tabletop use Mounting the SwitcherRack mounting the switcher Furniture mounting the switcher Mounting the switcherCabling and Rear Panel Views Video and audio input connectionsVideo and audio output connections RGB video output connectors Connect Rgbhv videoStrap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector Remote connection Power connectionControl of the switcher Three Definitions Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation Power/data/audio LED Infrared sensor and Power/audio/data LEDInput and output selection controls and indicators Selection and audio/video controls and indicators O and Audio Setup buttonControl buttons and LEDs Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LEDIgnores the command Attenuation onButton is released or the lower limit is reached Has reached the maximum attenuation -18 dBCreating a set of ties Powering up the switcherOperations Press and release the Input 5 button figure Example 1 Create a set of video and audio tiesSelect video and audio for the tie figure Current configuration -7 is now Press and release the Enter button figureExample 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties Select video only for the tie figurePress and release the Output 1 button figure Press and release the Enter button figureSelect audio only for the tie figure Current configuration -12 is nowExample 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties Press and release the Output 4 button figure 15 Deselect the outputSelect both video and audio for viewing figure Viewing the configurationExample 4 View ties by selecting an input Press and release the I/O button figure Press and release the I/O button figureExample 5 View ties by selecting outputs Press and release the Output 3 button figure24 Deselect audio to view video ties only Using presets Example 6 Save a presetExample 7 Recall a preset Preset 2 PresetAdjusting input audio gain and attenuation Press and release the Input 1 button figurePreliminary Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain = unlit, = blinking LEDOutput 1 LED + 2 presses +2 dBExample 9 Resetting audio gain single input SavedPress and release the and buttons simultaneously figure Setting the output audio levelExample 10 Resetting audio gain all inputs Front panel security lockout Executive mode Clearing all ties and presetsResetting the system to factory defaults MemoryTroubleshooting Optimizing the AudioWorksheets Worksheet example 1 System equipmentMain VTGWorksheet example 2 Daily configuration Classical music from the CD player input 5 isWorksheet example 3 Test configuration 45 Worksheet example 3 Test configurationPreliminary Configuration worksheet Input sources Output destinationsPreliminary Four Simple Instruction Set Control Host-to-Switcher instructionsMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation Switcher-initiated messages Symbol definitions Switcher error responsesUsing the command/response table Command Ascii command Response Additional Description$ *X% G InX$ AudX Audio mute commands Preliminary EVM EZG Click the Files of type drop box and select All files Loading firmware using an SIS commandResponds with the Go prompt Exit HyperTerminal File figureThis message indicates that the firmware upload is complete Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the softwareScroll to the desired program and click Install figure Click the Software tab figureUsing the software To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, clickOverview Comm Port Selection window -8 appears Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank Updating the firmware 11 Open windowMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash Windows menus File menu13 RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust window Tools menuPreferences menu 15 Ties shown as lines16 Ties shown as crosspoints Using Emulation mode Master-Reset selectionUsing the help system Help menu on the main screenPreliminary AppendixAA Specifications and Part Numbers SpecificationsSync Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d Part Numbers and Accessories MVX matrix switcher part numbersMatrix switcher part numbers Part number Included partsAccessories CablesVGA to 5 BNC cables Part number Install kit Part numberMale-to-male VGA cable Part number Preliminary Extron Electronics, Europe Asia JapanExtron USA West