Extron electronic CrossPoint 84 manual MatrixSoftware,cont’d, Matrix Switcher+ Control Program

Page 50

MatrixSoftware,cont’d

Two software programs accompany the CrossPoint 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 CrossPoint 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 for details.

•The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print labels for the CrossPoint 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).

This chapter describes both programs.

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:\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 CrossPoint 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 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 5-4.

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 CrossPoint Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software

Page 49 Page 51
Image 50
Page 49 Page 51
Contents CrossPoint Matrix Switchers CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, 128, 168, and 1616 HV and HVASicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQuick Start CrossPoint Matrix Switchers QS-1Quick Start CrossPoint Matrix Switchers, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introductiontroduction, cont’d About the CrossPoint Series Matrix SwitchersCrossPoint Matrix Switchers Introduction Features Extron CrossPoint 128 HVAIntroduction, cont’d VCRCrossPoint Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Power connection Installationstallation, cont’dRack Mounting the Switcher CrossPoint Matrix Switchers InstallationVideo input and output connections Audio input and output connections HVA models onlyAdditional rear panel views Installation, cont’dRS-232/422 connection Rear panel view, CrossPoint 84HV 11 Rear panel view, CrossPoint 124HVA 14 Rear panel view, CrossPoint 168HVA Installation, cont’d Three Operationeration, cont’d Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsCrossPoint Matrix Switchers Operation DefinitionsInput buttons, output buttons, and LEDs Control buttons and LEDsFront panel I/O label windows Operation, cont’dControls Front Panel Operations PowerCreating a configuration Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Example 2 Add a tie to a set of video and audio tiesExample 2 Adding a video tie Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of video and audio tiesViewing a configuration Example 3, step D Removing an audio tieRgbhv Audio View Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output Using presets Example 6 Save a presetExample 8 View and adjust an audio level Viewing and adjusting the audio level HVA models onlyExample 7 Recall a preset = blinking value 1dB = on value 2dB = flash once 16 +8dB displayed, CrossPoint 168 System reset to factory defaults TroubleshootingFront panel security lockout executive mode Rear Panel ControlsGeneral checks Plasma display S-video problemWorksheets Worksheet example 1 Entering system equipment20 Worksheet example 2 Status meeting configuration Worksheet example 2 Drawing tiesWorksheet example 3 Test configuration System testOperation, cont’d Matrix Switchers Configuration Worksheet Input sources Output destinationsOperation, cont’d Four CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-Initiated Messages Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’dSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TableProgrammer’s Guide, cont’d Command/Response TableCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d Resets Five Using the software Overview Matrix Switcher+ Control ProgramInstalling the software CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareExtron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank Windows buttonsMatrix Software, cont’d Windows menusUsing the software Using emulation modeUsing the help system Button-Label GeneratorExtron’s Button-Label Generator window AAppendix a Specificationsecifications, cont’d CrossPoint Matrix Switchers SpecificationsAudio output audio models only Audio audio models onlyAudio input audio models only Specifications, cont’d Part NumbersCables Extron Part BNC-5 Mini HR Cable AppendixBB ReferenceInformation,co t’d Hardware UpgradesOpening the switcher Opening the CrossPoint 84, 88, 124,CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Reference Information Opening the CrossPoint 168Swapping the serial ports Closing the switcherReference Information, cont’d Installing a firmware update Figure B-4 Key and pin 1 markButton Labels Replacing the AC fuse CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, and 128 onlyFigure B-5 Button label blanks, 16-button strip Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA
Top Page Image Contents