Matrix Switchers Control Program | Extron electronic DXP DVI PRO

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.

DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software

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Contents

DXP DVI Safety Instructions English Specifications Availability FCC Class a Notice Software Commands Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications Contents 105 122 About this Guide DXP DVI Series non-ProDXP DVI Pro Series DXP Hdmi Series FeaturesDXP DVI and DXP DVI Pro Series DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP Hdmi Rack-mountable 2U, full rack width metal enclosure Application Diagrams Application Diagram for a DXP 88 Hdmi Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI Pro Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI Non-Pro Rear Panels DXP 88 DVI Pro Rear Panel Input connectors DVI Connector Pin Assignments Output connectors Connections Wire ColorStraight-through Cable Pin End Wire Color Ethernet Connection RS-232 and RS-422 Remote Connections RS-232 Config port front panelRemote RS232/RS422 Connector Pin Assignments Remote RS232/RS422 port rear panel Operation Definitions Front Panel Controls and Indicators DXP Switchers Front Panel Setting the Button Background Illumination on Input and Output Buttons Configuration Port Control Buttons Secondary functions Buttons Button Icons Example of Button Labels on a DXP Front Panel Powering On Creating a Configuration Example 1 Creating a Set of Ties Clear All Selections Select Input Example 2 Adding a Tie to a Set of Video Ties Select Video Only Breaking Ties Confirm the Tie Example 3 Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties Select Audio Only Viewing a Configuration Confirm the Tie Removal Press the Esc button to clear all selections Select an Input to View Deselect Audio and Select Video to View Only Video Ties Saving and Recalling Presets Example 5 Saving a Preset Example 6 Recalling a Preset Enter Save Preset Mode Enter Recall Preset Mode Grouping O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats Group # Select I/O Group Mode Example 7 Grouping Inputs and Outputs Assign Inputs and Outputs to Group Deselect I/O Group Mode Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs Example 8 Muting and Unmuting an Output Mute the Outputs Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling Between Mode 2 and Mode Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Executive Modes Resetting Switching from Lock Mode 1 to Lock ModeResetting the System from the Front Panel Resetting Using the Rear Panel Reset Button System Reset Reset Modes Summary Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes Soft Resets Setting the Button Background Illumination Toggle Background Illumination On or Off Troubleshooting RS-232/RS-422 and Baud Rate Selection Configuration Worksheets Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Worksheet Form Input Sources Output Destinations SIS Configuration Control Serial Ports Ethernet Cable Default IP AddressesEthernet Port Establishing an Ethernet Connection Connection Timeouts Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-initiated Messages Verbose Mode Password Switcher Error Responses Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS CommandsSpecial Characters X1# SIS Commands for DXPSymbol Definitions for DXP X1$ X2# X2$ Edid Table DDC Source Selection DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP Hdmi DXP DVI Pro and Hdmi +Q X@ *X# %...X@ *X# Command and Response Table for DXP SIS Commands@ *X# $ @ *% # B Mute CommandsSave, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets # Z X# ,X# , ...X# n MR Mpr X ,X# ,X# , ...X# n + X& P X@*X#!X@*X# % X@*X#$...X@*X#+X& PO X1# X ,X# ,X# , ...X# n View Ties and Presets +X*X* P X@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#$...X@*X#@X@...X@Vid @X@...X@Aud DXP 88 Hdmi Gro X% X% X%...X%n % X%... X%nI% X%...X% O Digital Sync Validation Processing Dsvp X1# NR Nmr X,X1# X1# NG Nmg X&,X1#2NG X* ,X1# NP Nmp X *X* ,X1# X* ZP Hdcp Authorization DXP DVI Pro and Hdmi models onlyResets Information Requests X1X1X1&X1*X$ Firmware Version Queries X1 EDIDX2 Edid Extended Display Identification Data CommandsX!*X1 Edid X1 . X1 = 37 Hdcp Query Commands X1 X1...X1n X3@ X3# X3$ X3% IP-specific SIS CommandsSymbol Definitions for IP-specific Commands X4# X4$ X5#X5$ X5% Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands X4&*X4*,X4,X5,X5! CP X4# X4!,X4$,X4% EM Ipe X4# X4!*X4$*X4% X4%...X4%X4 DH Cpn X4&Ccp X4*,X4,X5,X5 Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the Software Using the Software Ethernet protocol settingsSoftware Operation Via Ethernet Baud Rate Pop-up List Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program Matrix Window No Ties Setting Up the Matrix Window Sample Matrix Window with Ties Managing Ties Pop-up Window for Input 4 Containing a Caption Matrix Window with Pop-up Information on Audio Input IP Setup IP Settings/Options Window Setting the IP address Setting the Extron name or descriptorSetting the gateway IP address Hardware Address field Setting the subnet maskSetting the date Enabling and disabling Dhcp Setting the administrator password Setting the local timeSetting the offset from GMT Sync Time to PC button Setting the user password Setting the mail server IP addressSetting the mail server domain name Entering e-mail addressee information Typical DXP E-mail Updating the Firmware Select Files to Upload Window with Firmware File Selected Uploading Html Files Html Files List Window Window Buttons, Menus, and Trash Can Right Column Window MenusFile menu Tools menu Devices Window Channel Mute Settings Window Edid Record Viewer Uploading Html Files on Names for Presets Window Input/Output Groups Window Room Configuration Window Preferences menu Ties Shown as Lines Ties Shown as Crosspoints Master-Reset button O Boxes Containing the Input and Output Numbers Using Emulation Mode Help menuIP Connection Selecting an Emulation File Using the Matrix Switcher Help File Creating Button Labels Using the Button Label Generator Button Label Generator Window Replacing Button Labels Replacing a Button Label Blank Button Labels Accessing the Web Pages Html Operation Example of a Network Password Dialog Box Special Characters Status Tab System Status Dsvp and Hdcp Dsvp and Hdcp Page for the DXP DVI Pro and DXP Hdmi Configuration Tab System Settings IP Settings Fields Unit Name field Date/Time Settings Fields Date/Time Settings Fields Passwords Entering a passwordClearing a password Email Settings Mail IP Address field Smtp Authorization Required fields Domain Name fieldEmail address fields Firmware Upgrade Email Options Menu on the Email Settings Choose File Window with a Firmware File Selected File Management Tab Uploading Files Adding a Directory Other File Management Activities Control Tab Set and View Ties Pop-up Field Providing Formation About a Button Tie Global Presets Saving a presetRecalling a preset Models Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Part Replacement Part Number Included Parts Cables and Adapters Mounting the SwitcherOptional Accessories UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting Rack Mounting Procedure Rack Mounting the DXP to a 19-inch Rack Choosing IP Addresses What is an IP Address?IP Addressing Class Name Valid Address Range Identifier Arrangement Ping to determine Extron IP address Subnet MaskPinging for the IP Address Class Name Subnet Mask Connecting as a Telnet Client Ping to determine web IP addressStarting Telnet Operating using Telnet Connecting to the DXP Open command Local 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 n in figure Extron Warranty