Extron electronic DXP DVI PRO manual Matrix Software, Matrix Switchers Control Program

Models: DXP DVI DXP DVI PRO

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Matrix Software

Matrix Software

This section discusses the following topics:

Matrix Switchers Control Program

Creating Button Labels

The following software programs accompany the DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI switchers:

The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, and provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties

The Extron Button Label Generator, which enables you to design and print labels for the DXP front panel buttons

Both programs are compatible with Windows® 2000, Windows XP®, and later versions of Windows. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron website at www.extron.com.

Matrix Switchers Control Program

Installing the Software

The Matrix Switchers Control Program is contained on a DVD. To install the software from the DVD to your computer hard drive, load the DVD in your computer. The disc should start automatically (if it does not, run Launch.exe from the DVD drive). Follow the instructions that appear on the screens. The Matrix software program occupies approximately 1 MB of hard-drive space.

By default, the software installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix Software directory and places two files (MATRIX Switcher + Control Program [MTRX.exe] and MATRIX Switcher + Help [MTRX.hlp]) in it.

NOTES: The program controls most Extron matrix switchers; however, its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your DXP.

The DXP switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol from the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port, and RS-232 from the front panel Config port. The DXP operates at 9600,

19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates. See “Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel) on page 44 to configure the Remote RS232/RS422 and Config ports using the front panel buttons.

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