Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software | Extron electronic 450

4.Enter the requested personal information;

TIP: Click Remember Me to eliminate step 4 in future downloads.

5.Click Download to copy the software or firmware to your computer.

6.For a software download, click Run to confirm that you want to run the installation.

7.For a firmware download, exit this procedure and return to Updating Firmware on page 119 or Firmware Upgrade Page on page 140.

8.Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, for the Matrix Switchers Control Program, the installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\

Matrix Switchers:”

NOTE: C:\Program Files(x86)\ ... for Windows 7 or Windows 8.

•	MATRIX Switcher + Control Program	•	Check for Matrix Updates
•	MATRIX Switcher + Help	•	Uninstall MATRIX Switcher

Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see Front Panel Operations on page 40) and under SIS control (see Command and Response Table for SIS Commands on page 95). The Matrix Switcher Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself.

1.To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start >

Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher+ Control Pgm.

The Comm Port Selection window (see figure 62) opens.

Figure 62. Comm Port Selection Window

2.Choose the comm port that is connected to the rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port of the CrossPoint or MAV switcher or to the front panel Config port (matrix sizes up to 1616, and MAV Plus 248A and MAV Plus 328A), IP [LAN], or Emulate.

•If you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed. If you need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button and double-click on the desired baud rate.

NOTE: If you need to change the baud rate, click the Baud button and double-click the desired baud rate. The default is 9600.

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Extron electronic 450 manual Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software, Comm Port Selection Window

Contents

User Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Specifications AvailabilitySoftware Commands Notifications Contents Html Operation Programming GuideMatrix Software Ethernet Connection About the Crosspoint and MAV Matrix Switchers About this Guide Extron CrossPoint Ultra 128 HVA CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers Introduction CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers Introduction CrossPoint Ultra Switchers CrossPoint 450 Plus Switchers MAV Plus Switchers MAV 1616 Plus 16 inputs by 16 outputs Definitions FeaturesBandwidth Dsvp Data Display Tie any input to any or all outputs CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers Introduction Get ready Setup and Installation ChecklistInstallation the switcher and make all connections Ancillary operations Rear Panel Views CrossPoint 450 Plus 3232 HVA Matrix Switcher CrossPoint Ultra 1616 HVA Matrix Switcher MAV Plus 3232 SVA Matrix Switcher MAV Plus 1616 HDA Matrix Switcher MAV Plus 1616 Matrix Switchers with Various Formats MAV Plus 128 AV RCA Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Connections Rgbhv CrossPoint switchersVideo Input and Output Video Models CrossPoint Ultra Video MAV Plus switchers MAV Plus Component/HDTV Video Connections MAV Plus S-video Connections MAV Plus Composite Video Connections Sync Termination Switches CrossPoint Sync Termination Switches Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Inputs Audio Input and Output Audio Models RCA connector model MAV Plus 128 AV RCA Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output Remote RS-232/RS-422 Connector RS-232/RS-422 Ethernet Ethernet Reset Button External Sync MAV Plus Video Models Power Multiple Device External Sync Connection Example Front Panel Configuration Port Front Panel Configuration Port Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operation Comparison of Front Panels of Models Front panel, CrossPoint Ultra 128 HVA Crosspoint 450 Plus Series Input and Output Buttons CrossPoint CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers Operation Control Buttons Audio CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers Operation Controls Primary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs Power LEDs 2412 and Larger Models OnlyButton Icons Front Panel Operations Definitions Front Panel Security Lockouts Creating a Configuration Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Select an input Press and release the input 5 button Final Configuration, Example Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties 4 5 6 7 8 15 Viewing the Configuration Button lights red 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Or background Grouping O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats Press the Enter button to select group Press the Preset button to select groupPress the View button to select group Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs Assign inputs and outputs to group Press and release the Input 5 through 8 buttons Setting RGB Delay CrossPoint Switchers Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 23 24 31 Using Presets CrossPoint or MAV Plus 1600 Preset Locations Example 7 Saving a preset Seconds All input buttons with assigned Presets light Example 8 Recalling a preset 4 15 Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs Example 9 Muting and unmuting an audio output Select View-only Mute outputs one at a time Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level Audio Models Audio Gain and Attenuation Output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display Matrix sizes Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Select an Input Level Display on a 8-output-button Switcher Viewing and Adjusting the Analog Output Volume Audio Models Exit Audio mode Press and release the Audio button Reading the displayed volume Audio Volume Display CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers Operation 10 11 13 14 15 10 11 Volume Display on a 16-input-button Switcher Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel System Reset Background Illumination Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate Rear Panel Reset Operations Switcher model or Reset Resets MAV Plus switcher matrix size Reset Mode Comparison and Summary Mode Activation Result Performing Soft System Resets Resets 3, 4, Soft System Resets Performing Soft Resets Whole Switcher and Absolute Resets Performing a Hard Reset All Models Hard Reset Plasma Display S-video Problem CrossPoint Switchers TroubleshootingOptimizing the Audio Audio Models Configuration Worksheets Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Button switchers configuration worksheet Output destinations Audio Programming Guide Ethernet LAN Port Front Panel Configuration PortSerial Ports Rear Panel RS-232/RS-422 Port Establishing a Connection Default IP addressesConnection Timeouts Number of Connections Switcher-initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsUsing Verbose Mode Switcher Error Responses Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Using the Command and Response TablesSymbol Definitions Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command Function SIS Command Response Additional description Read ties Audio Volume Adjustment Settings Audio output volume Audio mutes View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets EX*X@*1VC NX!n+1...X!n+15Vid $LS EX11X12...X1nI GriX11X12X13...X1n Names Resets Information requests View and erase file directory X4! = IP and Remote port setup commands X5$ = Special Characters CrossPoint 450 Plus Ethernet protocol settings Matrix Switchers Control ProgramSoftware Operation via Ethernet Installing the Software Software Operation via a Serial Port Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software Comm Port Selection Window Address and Password Entry Sample Program Window Icons Assigned and Ties Created IP Settings/Options window Control Program IP Setting/Options Window Use Dhcp check box Subnet mask Sync Time to PC button Mail Server IP Address field Mail Server Domain Name field Updating the Firmware Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files Ethernet-connected firmware upload Serial-port-connected firmware upload Uploading Html Files Html Files List Window Windows Menus Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash CanFile menu Tools menu Status Window Audio-input Configuration selection Preferences menu Using Emulation Mode Master-Reset selection Using the Help System Emulate Configuration Dialog Box Installing the Button Label Generator Software Button-Label Generator Program Using the Button-Label Generator Software Extron Button-Label Generator Window Html Operation Enter Network Password Dialog Box Download the Startup System Status Status TabNot displayed for the CrossPoint or MAV Dsvp Page CrossPoint Switchers Configuration TabSystem Settings IP Settings fields Unit Name field Date/Time Settings fields Date/Time Settings Fields Passwords Resetting a password Email Settings Mail IP Address field Deselecting Smtp authorization Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade File Management Tab File Management Set and View Ties Control TabAmber buttons indicate video and audio ties RGB and Audio Settings RGB and Audio Settings Change the input gain and attenuation audio models Input Selection Drop Box Change the RGB delay CrossPoint switchers Mute and unmute one or all outputs Change the output volume level audio models RGB Delay Drop Box Number Output Steps Attenuation Volume Saving a preset Global PresetsRecalling a preset Ethernet Link Default IP AddressEthernet Connection Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address Ping with New Address Telnet Tips Connecting as a Telnet ClientOpen Set carriage return-line feed Escape character and Esc keyAnalog echo Close Analog and Remote Devices Subnetting a PrimerGateways IP Addresses and Octets Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure Subnet Masks and OctetsDetermining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet Masked octets are not compared indicated by X in figure Mounting the Switcher Reference Information UL Guidelines Mounting Instructions Installing Labels in the Buttons Removing and Installing Button LabelsMaking Labels from Paper Templates Button Label Blanks Extron Warranty