Extron electronic 12800 manual Virtualization/Control Software, Installing the software

Installation, cont’d

Virtualization/Control Software

The Extron-supplied Matrix 12800 System Virtualization/Control software, which runs on a Windows-type computer and communicates with the matrix switcher via the Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422 ports, or each on BME 0, provides an easy way to virtualize the matrix switcher and to set up ties and sets of ties. Virtualization is required before system operation to map the virtual inputs and outputs to the physical inputs and outputs.

NIf your Matrix 12800 switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change an internal DIP switch. See Chapter 6, “Upgrades and Maintenance”, for details.

The program is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).

Installing the software

NMatrix 3200 and Matrix 6400 switchers use the same software as the Matrix 12800.

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD. Install the software as follows:

1. Insert the DVD into the drive. The Extron software DVD window should open automatically (see figure 2-7). If it does not self-open, run Launch.exe from the DVD.

Figure 2-7		— Software disk window
2.	Click the Software tab (figure 2-7).
3.	Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8		— Software installation

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