Extron electronic DXP DVI Software Operation Via Ethernet, Using the Software, Special Characters

Software Operation Via Ethernet

When a DXP switcher is connected to a network, any number of users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher Control Program (see “Ethernet Connection” on page 10 for connection details).

Connection to the switcher via Ethernet can be password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all DXP switching capabilities and editing functions. You can select inputs and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all personnel are logged on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are grayed out in the control program when the operator is logged on as a user.

Ethernet protocol settings

The IP Settings/Options screen (shown on page 79) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via the RS-232 or RS-422 link or if you are logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface (see “IP Setup” on page 79 for more details).

Special Characters

The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher does not accept these characters in preset names, the switcher name, passwords, or locally created file names. Use of the following characters is not recommended: {space} (spaces can be used in names) + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : \ and ?.

Using the Software

Many items in the Matrix Switcher Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see the “Operation” section, beginning on page 12); under SIS control (see the “SIS Configuration and Control” section, beginning on page 49); and via the web pages (see the “HTML Operation” section, beginning on page 105). The Matrix Switcher Control Program help file provides information on settings and using the program.

1.To run the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the Matrix Switcher + Control Pgm icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder on the Start menu. You can access this icon by selecting Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics >

Matrix Switchers > Matrix Switcher + Control Program.

The Comm Port Selection window opens.

Figure 71. Comm Port Selection Window

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