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Two software programs accompany the Matrix 50 Series switchers:

•The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program (Extron part number

29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of ties.

If your Matrix 50 Series switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change the switcher cabling to match the computer interface. See Appendix B, Reference Information for details.

•The Extron Button-Label Generator allows you to design and print labels for the switcher’s front panel buttons.

Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME, and Windows 2000. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Matrix Switcher+ Control Program

Installing the software

The program is contained on a set of 3.5-inch diskettes, and you should load and run the program from the hard drive.

To install the program from the floppy disks to the hard drive, run SETUP.EXE from the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 3 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX directory, and it places two icons (Matrix Switcher+ Control Program and Matrix Switcher+ Help) into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.

The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation will be limited to the features and configuration of your Matrix 50 Series switcher.

Using the software

Overview

This section is an overview of the Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program. The help function contains additional information. See Using the help system on page 5-5 for details.

1.To run the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, double-click on the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

2.Click on the comm port that is connected to the RS-232/RS-422 port of the switcher. To set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer, see Using emulation mode on page 5-5.

The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (figure 5-1 and figure 5-2) displays the current configuration of the attached matrix.

3.To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Group box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Group box.

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Contents Matrix Audio/Video Switchers Matrix 50 SeriesSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQuick Start Matrix 50 Series Switchers QS-1Quick Start Matrix 50 Series Switchers, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents Iii Iv Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents One About the Matrix 50 Series Switchers Matrix 50 Series Switchers IntroductionIntroductiontroduction, cont’d Features MatrixMatrix 50 switcher Introduction, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Installationstallation, cont’d Rack Mounting the SwitcherMatrix 50 Series Switchers Installation Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsPower connection Video input and output connections video models onlyAudio input and output connections audio models only Installation, cont’d RS-232/422 connectionExternal sync connection Simple external sync connection exampleAdditional rear panel views Multiple device external sync connection exampleThree Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operationeration, cont’dDefinitions Input buttons, output buttons, and LEDsControls Power Creating a configurationOperation, cont’d Front Panel OperationsExample 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Example 1 Creating a tieExample 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio tiesViewing a configuration Example 3 Selecting audio and selecting inputExample 4 Viewing the current configuration Example 4e Viewing the current configuration, audio only Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an outputUsing global memory presets 11 Example 5, step d Muting and unmuting outputsExample 6 Saving a preset Example 7 Recalling a presetViewing and adjusting the audio level Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an audio levelExecutive mode front panel security lockout 14 Example 8 Viewing the audio levelTroubleshooting System reset to factory defaultsPlasma display S-video problem WorksheetsWorksheet example 1 System equipment 16 Worksheet example 1 System equipmentWorksheet example 2 Daily configuration 17 Worksheet example 2 Daily configurationWorksheet example 3 Test configuration 18 Worksheet example 3 Test configurationConfiguration worksheet Operation, cont’d Four Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesMatrix 50 Series Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’dSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TableCommand/Response Table Command Ascii Command Response Additional descriptionProgrammer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d View ties, gain, and presets Five Matrix Switcher+ Control Program Installing the softwareUsing the software MatrixSoftware,cont’dExtron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank Windows buttonsMatrix Software, cont’d Windows menusUsing emulation mode Using the help systemButton-Label Generator Extron’s Button-Label Generator window AAppendix a Specificationsecifications, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers SpecificationsAudio input Specifications, cont’d Matrix 50 Series switchers part numbersPart Numbers Matrix 50 Option KitsOptional Accessories CablesPre-cut cables Extron Part BNC-4 Mini HR CableVideo Cable AppendixBB Hardware Procedures Opening the switcherMatrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information ReferenceInformation,co t’dClosing the switcher Figure B-2 Side view, Matrix 50 S-video and audio switcherInstalling a video module Reference Information, cont’dRemoving a video module Installing an audio module Removing a video module on page B-5On page B-3 Removing an audio moduleSwapping the serial ports Installing a firmware update Figure B-8 Key and pin 1 markSetting the front panel jumper Replacing the AC fuseMatrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information B-11 Button LabelsBlank Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information B-13 Figure B-10 Button label blanks, 12-button stripReference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA
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