Extron electronic TPX 88 A manual MatrixSoftware,cont’d, Matrix Switchers Control Program

Page 68
MatrixSoftware,cont’d

MatrixSoftware,cont’d

Two software programs accompany the TPX 88 switchers:

•The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part #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.

The TPX switcher can communicate using either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol. The protocol is DIP-switch selectable. See chapter 2, Installation, to configure the DIP switches.

•The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print labels for the TPX 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 Switchers 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 disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from the floppy disk 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 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 is limited to the features and configuration of your TPX switcher.

Using the software

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 5-7 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 5-7.

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 Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Follow box.

5-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
Page 67 Page 69
Image 68
Page 67 Page 69
Contents TPX 88 and TPX 88 A 68-733-01 Rev. CPrecautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschQuick Start - TPX Matrix Switchers Configuration - One or more ties or sets of tiesTPX 88 Matrix Switcher Quick Start QS-1 InstallationQuick Start - TPX 88 Matrix Switchers, cont’d Save or recall a presetQS-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start Create a tieTable of Contents TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’d ii TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of ContentsSpecifications Appendix A Reference InformationPart Numbers Button Labelsiv TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers About Both TPX Switcher Models About the TPX 88 A Switchers FeaturesChapter1One Introduction1-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Introductiontroduction, cont’dAbout the TPX 88 Manual About the TP A/V SystemTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Extron twisted pair products’ attributesFamily Model1-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’dExtron twisted pair products’ attributes continued MTP ReceiversTransmission distances Recommended transmission ranges at 60 HzVideo format Maximum ranges1-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction About Both TPX Switcher ModelsFigure 1-1 - Typical TPX 88 A matrix switcher application About the TPX 88 A Switchers Figure 1-2 - Audio gain and attenuation Features1-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Any input to any or all outputs Audio from a transmitter in the MTP family cannot be broken away1-10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Chapter2Two InstallationMounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Installationstallation, cont’d Mounting the SwitcherFigure 2-1 - Rack mounting a TPX switcher 2-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers InstallationCabling and Rear Panel Views Figure 2-2 - TPX 88 A twisted pair matrix switcher with audioTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Installation, cont’d Remote configuration DIP switches - Set these DIP switches to2-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Termination of TP cableThe TPX 88 A switches and processes wire pair 3 and Cable testingEqualizing pair skew with skew compensation cables 2-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers InstallationEqualizing pair skew with Skew Equalizers Figure 2-4 - Pair skew equalization Audio outputs connectors TPX 88 A onlyFigure 2-5 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio output Remote port configuration Figure 2-6 - Typical audio connectorsFigure 2-7 - Remote connector 2-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers InstallationFront Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Troubleshooting Chapter3ThreeOperation WorksheetsFront Panel Controls and Indicators 3-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationOperationeration, cont’d DefinitionsTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Control buttons3-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Operation, cont’dI/O controls TPX 88 A only Audio controls TPX 88 A onlyPower OperationsButton icons Figure 3-3 - Sample button icons3-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation I/O groupingCreating a configuration 3-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Figure 3-5 - Select video and audioFigure 3-8 - Press the Enter button Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio tiesFigure 3-9 - Select video only Figure 3-10 - Select an input3-10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3-11 - Select the outputFigure 3-12 - Press the Enter button Example 3a Removing an audio tie from a set of ties TPX 88 A onlyN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-14 - Select an inputFigure 3-15 - Deselect the output 1 2 3 4 5 6 73-12 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Example 3b Removing a tie from a set of ties TPX 88 onlyFigure 3-17 - Select an input Press and release the output 4 button figureFigure 3-20 - Select view mode Viewing a configurationExample 4a Viewing ties TPX 88 A only Figure 3-22 - Select an input 3-14 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-21 - Select video and audio Figure 3-25 - Press the View button to exit view mode Figure 3-23 - Deselect audio to view video onlyFigure 3-24 - Deselect video and select audio to view audio only 3-16 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Example 4b Viewing ties TPX 88 onlyFigure 3-26 - Select view mode Figure 3-27 - Select an inputUsing presets Example 5 Saving a presetFigure 3-29 - Enter save preset mode Figure 3-28 - Press the View button to exit view modeFigure 3-30 - Select the preset Example 6 Recalling a presetFigure 3-32 - Select recall preset mode 3-18 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-33 - Select the preset Viewing and adjusting the input audio level TPX 88 A only Example 7 Viewing and adjusting an input audio levelFigure 3-35 - Select audio view and adjust mode 3-20 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-37 - Adjust the input audio level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7B1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-36 - Select an inputFigure 3-38 - Deselect audio mode Viewing and adjusting the output volume TPX 88 A only3-22 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level Figure 3-39 - Select audio view and adjust mode1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-40 - Select an outputFigure 3-41 - Adjust the output audio volume 3-24 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationMuting and unmuting the local audio TPX 88 A only Front panel security lockout executive modeFigure 3-43 - Muting and unmuting outputs Figure 3-44 - Toggle the front panel lock on or offSystem reset to factory defaults Figure 3-45 - System reset3-26 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Background illuminationTroubleshooting WorksheetsCamera main podium Podium MicOperation, cont’d Camera main podiumPodium Mic LaptopCamera main podium 3-30 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Configuration worksheet Preset #3-31 Title3-32 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TableCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Chapter4FourHost-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesFigure 4-1 - Remote connector pin arrangement 4-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s GuideSwitcher Error Responses TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s GuideUsing the Command/Response Table Symbol Definitions4-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’s Guide, cont’dCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands CommandASCII Command ResponseCommand/response table for SIS commands Cont’d 4-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s GuideASCII Command Audio output volumeSave, recall and direct write global presets ResetsI/O Grouping Executive mode4-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Resets continuedView ties, gain, volume, and presets Information requestsMatrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label GeneratorChapter5Five Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the softwareUsing the software 5-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareFigure 5-2 - Sample program window complete Figure 5-1 - Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blankTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Firmware upgrade 5-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareMatrix Software, cont’d Figure 5-3 - Open windowWindows buttons, drop boxes, and trash Windows menusFile menu Tools menuFigure 5-4 - Ties shown as crosspoints 5-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwarePreferences menu Using emulation mode Using the help systemFigure 5-5 - Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 5-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareButton-Label Generator Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button LabelsAAppendix A Specifications A-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference InformationReferenceInformation,co t’d VideoGeneral Control/Remote - switcherTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher part numbers Optional accessoriesA-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Reference Information, cont’dRJ-45 connectors Skew compensation cableButton Labels Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttonsA-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Figure A-1 - Button label blanks A-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information
Related manuals
Manual 2 pages 39.01 Kb
Top Page Image Contents