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Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Windows®-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port 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 4-6).

Figure 4-6 — Software CD window

2.	Click the Software tab (figure 4-6).
3.	Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 4-7).

Figure 4-7 — Software installation

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Contents

Matrix Switchers MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series Safety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad Español FCC Class a Notice Page Stereo audio devices to the output MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1Unbalanced stereo audio inputs to Quick Start MAV Series AV Matrix Switchers, cont’d Saving or recalling a presetPowering on QS-2 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Iii Iv MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents One Introductiontroduction, cont’d About the SwitchersMAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Features Video features Audio features Common featuresIntroduction, cont’d Any input to any or all outputs MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Installationstallation, cont’d Mounting the SwitcherRack mounting the switcher Tabletop use Furniture mounting the switcher Mounting the switcher Video input and output connections Installation, cont’dCabling and Rear Panel Views Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Audio input and output connections audio/video models Captive screw connector wiring for audio output Remote connection Shows a basic external sync configuration External sync connection Power connection Multiple device external sync connection example Three Operationeration, cont’d Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsMAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Definitions Power/audio/data LED and infrared sensorPower/data/audio LED Control buttons and LEDs Input and output selection controls and indicatorsOperation, cont’d Audio Setup button Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LED Powering up the switcher Operations Creating a set of ties Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Input 5 button figure Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties This example assumes that you have performed example 11 Select the output Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties Press and release the Output 4 button figure Viewing the configuration Video Example 4 View ties by selecting an input 19 Select video and audio Press and release the I/O button figure Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs 24 Select an output Using presets 26 Deselect video to view audio ties only Example 6 Save a preset Preset 2 Preset Example 7 Recall a preset 29 Select Recall Preset mode, MAV Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation Consumer VCR Audio Inputs To exit Audio Setup mode. The Audio Setup LED turns off Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain Seconds 34 Adjust the input audio level +2 dB Resetting audio gain single input Press and release the and buttons simultaneously figure Resetting audio gain all inputs Setting the output audio level Front panel security lockout Executive mode Clearing all ties and presets 43 System reset to factory defaults Memory Optimizing the Audio Audio/Video Switchers Troubleshooting Worksheets Worksheet example 1 System equipment Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration 45 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Worksheet example 3 Test configuration 46 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Configuration worksheet Output destinations Operation, cont’d Four Host-to-Switcher instructions MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Remote OperationRemoteOperation,cont’d Simple Instruction Set Control Switcher-initiated messages Switcher error responses Using the command/response tableSymbol definitions Remote Operation, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands Command Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/response table for SIS commands cont’d IR receiver enable Resets Firmware upload Loading firmware using an SIS command Turn on the echo function Select the firmware upgrade file Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the software Using the software Overview Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank Updating the firmware 11 Determining the firmware version 12 Open window, version 2.xx firmware files 13 Open window, version 1.xx firmware files Windows buttons, drop boxes, and the trash can Tools menu Windows menusFile menu Audio-input Configuration selection Preferences menu Master-Reset selection 18 Ties shown as crosspoints Using Emulation mode Using the help system AAppendix a SpecificationsandandPartPartNumbers,Numberscont’d Specifications Sync composite video and S-video models Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d Audio output audio models Control/remote switcher MAV Series AV switchers Replacement partsPart Numbers Included parts Optional accessories Cables Assorted connectors BNC connectors Pre-cut cablesVideo Cable Composite video Cable Extron’s Warranty Asia Japan Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C