Extron electronic 3200s manual How to Program the Matrix 3200/6400 System in Emulate Mode

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•If you have edited any of the configurations or assigned Icons or Captions, when you exit the program you will be prompted to save the changes. These will be written to the MTRX6400.INI file for use in your next editing session (if you agree). The information in the file also allows you to fully restore a Matrix 3200/6400 System to all the settings (Ties, Presets, etc.) from the current session. We strongly recommend you allow the program to save your changes! You may also wish to Save the unit’s settings in a uniquely named file, instead.

How to PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System in EMULATE MODE

The Matrix Control Program provides an “Emulate” mode to allow you to build and save a configuration file, off-line, without being connected to a Matrix System. This file can later be downloaded (programmed) into a Matrix via the RS-232 port using the Matrix 3200/6400 Virtualization/Control Program. The Emulate mode also allows you to generate the RS-232 strings needed to interface a third party control system to a Matrix System instead of downloading it with the Virtualization/Control Program. Finally, the Emulate mode allows “programming” for a hardware configuration that differs from your present system.

•To program a switcher without being connected to it at this time, start the MTRX6400 program (under Windows) and click on EMULATE (instead of a COMM PORT number) when asked. Click OK.

•The program will ask for 2 file names. The first is for restoring the settings to an existing configuration (as though a Matrix with that configuration and presets were connected). Typical choices for this would be MTRX6400.INI (to edit the last real-time configuration) or DEMO6400.MTX (to view some possibilities) or NEW.INI (to start from an empty configuration). This first file is read by the program (and will not be altered) and is optional: you can choose CANCEL instead of specifying a name if you wish. The second file is required and will be created to save the results of editing in the Emulation mode. It is this file that you would later use for downloading to the Matrix. You should give this file a meaningful name (i.e. JOB1107.MTX). If the second file already exists, you’ll be warned that you are about to overwrite it.

•A typical Emulation operation might consist of multiple editing sessions:

•Session A (connected to a Matrix 3200/6400 System)

•Session B (Emulation) use MTRX6400.INI as the first file (source) to edit the last save from the Matrix use JOB1107.MTX as the second file (destination)

•Session C (Emulation) use JOB1107.MTX as the first file (source) to further edit the last Emulation save use JOB1107.MTX as the second file (destination)

•Session D (connected to a Matrix 3200/6400 System) Restore from JOB1107.MTX to program the System from the saved Emulation

•The program will show the Physical Configuration screen using the parameters read from the source file (if you specified one). Change the settings as needed and then click TAKE.

•The program reads the emulated settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical representation of the system’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the Main screen. It also reads the source file to draw Icons for each I/O (if any had been applied in previous programming sessions) to make the graphical representation even more friendly.

•Initially, the “Current configuration” from the emulated Matrix is shown. Notice How the Ties Appear as solid lines in various colors here and How the I/O

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Contents Audio Switcher Matrix 3200 and 6400 SeriesSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQuick Start Matrix 3200/6400 Series Matrix 3200/6400 Series Quick Start QS-1Quick Start Matrix 3200/6400 Series, cont’d Matrix 3200/6400 Series Quick StartTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introductiontroduction, cont’d What is a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher?Features Matrix 3200/6400 Series IntroductionFeature Descriptions Inputs OutputsMatrix 6400 Audio Switcher Specifications Introduction, cont’dMatrix 3200/6400 System Manuals Audio input audio BME Introduction, cont’d Two Matrix 3200/6400 Series Installation Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher InstallationInstalling the Matrix 6400 Audio BME Introductionstallation, cont’dSetting BME Addresses Connecting the BME Comm interconnecting cablesConnecting the AC Power Cables to the BMEs Installation, cont’dConnecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0 Applying AC Power to the BMEsVirtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System Using the Audio Captive Screw ConnectorsMatrix 6400 Audio Input/Output Cabling A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Stereo backplane D Align the stereo audio connectors before plugging them Installation, cont’d Three ControlSoftware,cont’d Matrix 3200/6400 Series Control SoftwareMatrix 3200/6400 Series Control Software Control Software, cont’d Igure 3-3.AMatrix 3200/6400 Series Control Software A Main Screen Ties How to Create Rooms within the Matrix 3200/6400 System Igure 3-7.A Matrix 3200/6400 Series Control Software How to Program the Matrix 3200/6400 System in Emulate Mode How to Save and Restore the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings 10.A Four Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’d Serial Communications PortMatrix 3200/6400 Series Programmer’s Guide Host to Switcher Communications Command/Response TableCOMMAND/RESPONSE Table Programmer’s Guide, cont’dROOM# Name Virtual Outputs VIRT-OUT# Name LVL1 LVL2 LVL6 Vmutamut ØVI Read RGB Delay for 1 ch Out Dly Set RGB Delay for 1 ch Quick Recall Preset Rpr Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses Five Matrix 3200/6400 Series Upgrades and Troubleshooting UpgradesandandTroubleshooting,co t’dUpgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing systemMatrix 6400 Audio BME Internal Access Upgrades and Troubleshooting, cont’d Installing a Software UpdateRibbon Cable Connectors Swapping BME #0 RS-232 / RS-422 PortsSwapping Serial Ports RS-232/RS-422 Communications Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System ProblemPower Supplies System StatusPrimary Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Upgrade Changing the Matrix Size A Inserting an audio card into slotDetermining Audio Switcher Circuit Card Population Changing the Audio Output Card Gain Jumpers A Audio output card gain jumpersAdding BMEs to a Matrix 3200/6400 System Adding a Matrix 6400 Audio BMESoftware Procedure Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Upgrade System Software ProcedureBefore Hardware Changes After Hardware Changes Upgrades and Troubleshooting, cont’d Reference Information AAppendix aReferenceInformation,c t’d Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part NumbersMatrix 3200/6400 Series Reference Information Extron Part Matrix 6400 Wideband Switcher Iofr Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers from previousMatrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers BNC Cables Super High Resolution SHR BNC CablesReference Information, cont’d Related Part NumbersBinary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table Pre-cut CablesGlossary of terms Matrix 3200/6400 Series Reference Information Reference Information, cont’d PCB Printed Circuit Board Reference Information, cont’d Virtual conference room See videoconferencing Matrix 3200/6400 Series Reference Information A-11Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA
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