MatrixSoftware,cont’d
Two software programs accompany the CrossPoint Plus Series switchers:
•The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part
If your CrossPoint Plus Series switcher was previously set up for
•The Extron
Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME, and Windows 2000. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
The program is contained on a set of
To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of
By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX directory, and it places two icons (Matrix Switcher+ Control Program and Matrix Switcher+ Help) into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.
The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your CrossPoint Plus Series switcher.
Using the software
Overview
This section is an overview of the Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program. The help function contains additional information. See Using the help system on page
1.To run the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program,
2.Click on the comm port that is connected to the
attaching the switcher to the computer, see Using emulation mode on page
The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (figure
3.To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Group box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Group box.
