Extron electronic 84, 88, 124, 128, 168, 1616 HV, 1616HVA, CrossPoint 88 Button-Label Generator

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Using emulation mode

Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use emulation mode, do the following:

1.Start the program as described in step 1 on page 5-2.

2.Choose Emulate, and click OK.

3.Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. The file NEW.INI provides a blank setup to get you started.

4.Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click OK.

5.Select the number of video boards, audio boards, and matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration, and click OK.

6.Continue using the program as described in steps 3 through 5, beginning on page 5-2.

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-click on the Matrix Switcher Help icon (shown at left).

From within the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

From within the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, press the F1 key.

Button-Label Generator

The program is contained on the same set of 3.5-inch diskettes as the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program and is installed automatically when you install that program.

By default, the Windows installation goes in the C:\BUTTONS directory, and the Button-Label Generator icon is placed in the “Extron Electronics” group or folder.

Using the software

1.To run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on the Button-Label Generator icon (shown at left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted.

2.The Extron’s Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-3). Under System selection, choose Mtrx50/MAV/XPoint.

3.Using normal Windows controls, you can create and print labels that can be placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher.

For information about using the program, you can access the help program by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen and choosing Show Help.

You can also see an example of a completed Extron’s Button-Label Generator window by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen, choosing Show Help, and clicking on the Load Demo button.

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Contents CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, 128, 168, and 1616 HV and HVA CrossPoint Matrix SwitchersConsignes de Sécurité Français Safety Instructions EnglishSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQS-1 Quick Start CrossPoint Matrix SwitchersQuick 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 Extron CrossPoint 128 HVA FeaturesVCR Introduction, cont’dCrossPoint Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Rack Mounting the Switcher Installationstallation, cont’dPower connection CrossPoint Matrix Switchers InstallationAudio input and output connections HVA models only Video input and output connectionsAdditional 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 CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationeration, cont’d DefinitionsControl buttons and LEDs Input buttons, output buttons, and LEDsFront panel I/O label windows Operation, cont’dControls Front Panel Operations PowerCreating a configuration Example 2 Add a tie to a set of video and audio ties Example 1 Create a set of video and audio tiesExample 3 Remove a tie from a set of video and audio ties Example 2 Adding a video tieExample 3, step D Removing an audio tie Viewing a configurationRgbhv Audio View Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output Example 6 Save a preset Using presetsExample 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 Front panel security lockout executive mode TroubleshootingSystem reset to factory defaults Rear Panel ControlsWorksheets Plasma display S-video problemGeneral checks Worksheet example 1 Entering system equipmentWorksheet example 2 Drawing ties 20 Worksheet example 2 Status meeting configurationSystem test Worksheet example 3 Test configurationOperation, cont’d Input sources Output destinations Matrix Switchers Configuration WorksheetOperation, cont’d Four Switcher-Initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsCrossPoint Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’dUsing the Command/Response Table Switcher Error ResponsesProgrammer’s Guide, cont’d Command/Response TableCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d Resets Five Installing the software Matrix Switcher+ Control ProgramUsing the software Overview CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareWindows buttons Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blankWindows menus Matrix Software, cont’dUsing the help system Using emulation modeUsing the software Button-Label GeneratorExtron’s Button-Label Generator window AAppendix a CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Specifications Specificationsecifications, cont’dAudio output audio models only Audio audio models onlyAudio input audio models only Part Numbers Specifications, cont’dCables Extron Part BNC-5 Mini HR Cable AppendixBB Opening the switcher Hardware UpgradesReferenceInformation,co t’d Opening the CrossPoint 84, 88, 124,Opening the CrossPoint 168 CrossPoint Matrix Switchers Reference InformationSwapping the serial ports Closing the switcherReference Information, cont’d Figure B-4 Key and pin 1 mark Installing a firmware updateReplacing the AC fuse CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, and 128 only Button LabelsFigure B-5 Button label blanks, 16-button strip Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA