Extron electronic 4LQXI, 4LDXI manual Executive Mode, Window Pull-Down Menus

Chapter 5 • Using Windows® Control Software

PICTURE CONTROLS – Depending upon the model of your System 4xi, there are three, four or five controls that correspond to the Picture Controls on the System 4xi front panel. Each control is clearly marked and has a “nudge” button for increasing and another for decreasing the setting. (These controls are also available through the Configure Video pull-down menu.

_______ The actual window panel controls will depend upon your System 4xi model, as

well as the projector, or display device that is connected to it.

Executive Mode

This section shows examples of System 4xi panels when in Executive Mode. After setting up the audio and video controls, the System 4xi may be put in Executive Mode. This simplifies switcher operation by disabling most of the audio and video setup controls and not displaying them. This mode also “locks” configuration settings by not allowing access to them.

Figure 5-6. Example of a System 4xi (LD/LQ) Panel in Executive Mode with no Slave

Switchers

Enter Executive Mode from the Configure Menu; leave by clicking on the Normal button.

Executive Mode takes up less space on the computer screen, allowing space for other applications.

Figure 5-7. Example of a System 4xi (LD/LQ) Panel in Executive Mode with a System 8 Plus as a Slave

Switcher

Use the Normal button to get out of Executive Mode and return to the type of menus shown on page 5-3. Use the Exit button to close and exit the Windows® Control Software.

Window Pull-Down Menus

The following menus are not available in Executive Mode:

FILE MENU – Use the Help menu for descriptions. Selections include:

•Initialize Unit – Reset the System 4xi to factory settings.

•Test/Cycle Inputs – Automatically steps through input selection one time.

•Exit – Leave the Windows® Control Program.

CONFIGURE MENU – Use the Help menu for descriptions. Selections include:

•Video Modes – Choose video type, picture controls, etc. for each input. To see an example of this Control Panel Window, select “Video Configuration Screen” from the first Help Screen.

•Audio Inputs – Set/view audio levels for each input. To see an example of this Control Panel, select “Audio Configuration Screen” from the first Help Screen.

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