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Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B. Install the software as follows:

For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

•The Matrix Switchers Control Program

•The Firmware Loader

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD.

The Extron software CD window appears (figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 — Software CD window

2.	Click the Software tab (figure 5-1).
3.	Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2).

Figure 5-2 — Software installation

5-2 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software

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Contents

Matrix Switchers CrossPoint 300 Series Safety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad Español Quick Start CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Quick Start CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers, cont’d Save or recall a presetView, adjust the audio level QS-2 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Quick Start Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Iii Iv CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents One About the Matrix Switchers CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers IntroductionIntroductiontroduction, cont’d About this Manual Definitions Extron CrossPoint 300 128 HVA Features Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Introduction This page was intentionally left blank Two Installationstallation, cont’d Mounting the SwitcherCrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Installation UL requirements Connections and Rear Panel Features Shows the CrossPoint 300 128 HVA Installation, cont’d Rgbhv input and outputAudio input and output HVA models only Typical audio connectors Reset button Remote RS-232/RS-422 port Sync termination switches Power Front Panel Configuration Port Front panel configuration port CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Installation Installation, cont’d Three Front Panel Controls and Indicators CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers OperationOperationeration, cont’d Definitions Input and output buttons Operation, cont’d Control buttons CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Operation Controls Front Panel Operations Front panel security lockouts Power indications Creating a configuration Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Clear all selections Press and release the Enter button figure Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties 10 Clear all selections Press and release the Enter button figure Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 16 Clear all selections 19 Deselect the output Viewing a configuration 22 Clear all selections 23 Select Rgbhv or video and audio 25 Deselect Rgbhv to view audio ties only Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output 29 Select Rgbhv and audio Using global presets 31 Unmute the outputs Example 6 Saving a preset LED blinks figure Example 7 Recalling a preset Press and release the Preset button figure 39 Select the preset Viewing and adjusting the input audio level HVA models CrossPoint 300 Series Switcher Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 42 Clear all selections Audio gain and attenuation settings 45 Level display on a 16-output-LED switcher 46 Adjust the input audio level Viewing and adjusting the output volume HVA models Press and release the Audio button figure Push Esc button nineteen times 10% + 191.5% = 38.5% volume Reading the displayed value Audio output volume settings Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level 49 Clear all selections 51 Select output Setting the front panel locks Executive modes 54 Volume display on a 16-output-button switcher Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 56 Toggle front panel lock on or off Performing a system reset from the front panel Power Control Control I/O Enter Preset View ESC Rgbhv Audio Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate 60 RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate selection Performing a system reset from the rear panel Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio HVA Switchers Performing a hard reset from the rear panel Troubleshooting Plasma display S-video problemGeneral checks Configuration Worksheets Worksheet example 1 Entering system equipment 65 Worksheet example 2 Status meeting configuration Worksheet example 2 Drawing ties Worksheet example 3 Test configuration 66 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Matrix Switchers Configuration Worksheet Preset # This page was intentionally left blank Four CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’dSerial Ports Rear panel Remote port Host-to-Switcher Instructions Front panel Configuration port Switcher-Initiated Messages Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol Definitions Command/response table for SIS commands Command Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d Audio volume adjustment settings Save, recall, and directly write presets Command Response Additional description Serial port configuration Five Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the softwareCrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software MatrixSoftware,cont’d Using the software Comm port selection window Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window no ties Matrix Software, cont’d Updating the firmware Sample program window with ties Open window CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash Windows menusFile menu Tools menu Status window Audio-input Configure selection Preferences menu Using emulation mode Using the help systemButton-Label Generator 13 Extron’s Button-Label Generator window AAppendix a Specifications CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Reference InformationReferenceInformation,co t’d Sync Control/remote switcher Reference Information, cont’d Optional accessories Part NumbersCrossPoint 300 part numbers Included parts Button Labels Figure A-1 Button label blanks, 16-button strips Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C