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Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4

Installing Windows® Control Software

This control program communicates with the System 5 Switcher through the RS-232 port on the rear panel of the System 5. Extron supplies this software that runs in the Windows® operating system, version NT, 95, or later. The program presents most of the same functions found on the unit’s front-panel, but through an interactive graphical interface. There are some additional features/settings that are only available through the Configure Unit Screen of this program.

1.Connect the PC’s Comm port to the RS-232 port on the System 5, as shown in Figure 4-1.

2.Power up the System 5 and the PC with the Windows operating system.

3.To install the software, run Setup.exe from the floppy disk #1. (just like any other Windows application.) Insert disk #2 when prompted to do so.

B	H/HV	V	AUX 1	AUX 2	RELAY	COMM.	AMPLIFIED OUT	RS-232
B	H/HV	V	AUX 1	AUX 2	RELAY	COMM.
							L	L
	PREAMP OUT						R	R
VID	L	R					R	R
VID
				DISPLAY PWR
					SENSOR

______ The floppy disk has

instructions printed on the label.

Figure 4-1. Connect the PC to the System 5.

Follow the prompts to set up the program. To run the control software do:

Start Programs Extron Electronics System 5cr Control Pgm

Figure 4-2. System 5 Program

Program Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1 from the program, or open it from the start button.

Start Programs Extron Electronics System 5cr Help

This brings up a picture of the System 5cr Main Screen. For Help on specific buttons and controls, click the appropriate item above. [Use the Mouse or the TAB/ENTER keys to get details about the selected area of the screen]. For Help on specific screens and buttons, click the appropriate item link at the bottom of the screen, as follows:

Buttons & Controls of the System 5cr Configure Unit Screen (graphically)

Buttons & Controls of the System 5cr Executive Mode Screen (graphically)

Press F1 from within the program to get context-sensitive Help.

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