Extron electronic MSG0808, MSG0804 manual Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d, Using the Software

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Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d

The ICS100 Control Software, which can be used to control the MSG matrix switchers, requires Windows 95/98, NT, or later. The program provides control of the switchers’ functions from a PC. Control is enabled by connecting the switcher to a PC with a serial cable (to the Serial Port connector), then installing and configuring the ICS100 Control Software program in the PC. For information on remotely controlling the switcher from a network, see Remote Control from a Network, in chapter 5 Remote Control.

Installing the Windows®-based ICS100 Control Software

The program is contained on a single CD, which is provided with your switcher. The program occupies approximately 2.5 MB (megabytes) of hard- drive space. Run the program from the hard drive after installation.

To install the software from the CD onto the hard drive, put the CD in the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The install program will autorun. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Inline Inc directory, and it places an ICS100 icon on your Windows desktop.

Using the Software

Running the control program

1. To run the ICS100 Control Program, double-click on the ICS100 icon on your Windows desktop. The ICS interface screen is displayed.

Figure 4-1 — ICS100 Interface screen

Specifying your switcher model

The ICS100 Control Program will normally detect your switcher model automatically. If not, proceed with the following:

1.Click the Inline Model drop-down menu to set the switcher model you want to control.

2.Use the other drop-down menus to access optional device settings. The Controls, Options, and Communications menus will change depending on which switcher model you selected on the Inline Model menu.

Opening the Controls menu

Click the Controls option on the menu bar. A drop-down menu listing the various options available to your switcher is displayed.

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Contents Matrix Switchers MSG0804 and MSG0808Precautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschConnecting the MSG0808 Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808Rack mounting the MSG0808 Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d OperationTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One IntroductionAbout the MSG Matrix Switchers MSG Matrix Switcher FeaturesMSG Matrix Switchers Introduction IntroductionFlexible Control Options This page intentionally left blank Installation TwoInstallation Mounting the SwitcherMSG Matrix Switchers Installation Tabletop useRear Panel Connectors Video Inputs Video OutputsInstallation, cont’d RS-485 Half Duplex ConnectionConnecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 MSG0808 installation exampleInstallation, cont’d Audio input and outputUnbalanced audio Balanced audioVertical Interval Switching Connecting the external sync signalThis page intentionally left blank Three OperationFront Panel Features MSG Matrix Switchers OperationOperation Connecting inputs with outputs Preset configurationsFront Panel Operation Miscellaneous front panel functionsSelecting the switching level audio versions only Reset to factory defaultOperation, cont’d Four Windows-based Control ProgramInstalling the Windows-based ICS100 Control Software Using the SoftwareWindows-based Control Program, Cont’d Using the control panel ICS100 Interface screen MSG switcher controls optionsSetting volume levels Adjusting output volume levelsDefining input icons and labels Creating a new patchAdjusting input volume levels ICS100 Set Output Volume windowSetting and using presets Opening the Options menuVIS Enable Enable ResponseUsing Terminal Comm Resetting the unitThis page intentionally left blank Remote Control FiveRemote Control Dip Switch SettingsMSG Matrix Switchers Remote Control Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications Addressing commandsUsing the command table Remote Control, cont’d Command TableSet-up commands Command DescriptionSwitching commands Volume commandsSwitching levels audio models only Blank outputMute all outputs Stop volume ramp Remote Control from a Network Preset commandsEnabling remote control of the switcher over a network Change input volume level globalInstructions for configuring the client remote PC ICS100 Serial Port Server windowAdjusting response time Adjusting the response timeStopping communication Stopping communications from the server PCCTL120-2 IR Remote Control Press this button firstRemote Control, cont’d Specifications AAppendixSpecifications VideoVideo input Video outputMSG Matrix Switchers Specifications A-3 SyncAudio audio models only Audio inputSpecifications MSG0804 and MSG0808 Control/remote switcherMSG Matrix Switchers Specifications GeneralBAppendix Reference InformationTo update the firmware Reference InformationUpdating the Firmware Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Installing the custom nameplatesMSG Matrix Switchers Reference Information MSG Matrix Switcher part numbers Optional accessoriesReference Information, cont’d Part NumbersPlenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable Assorted connectors BNC connectorsPre-cut cables Extron Part BNC-4 Mini HR CableThis page intentionally left blank FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA