4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switcher directory, and it places three icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers.” The three installed icons are:

MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program

MATRIX Switcher+ Help

Uninstall MATRIX Switcher

Using the software

Overview

1.To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, double- click on the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

The Comm Port Selection window (figure 4-8) appears.

Figure 4-8 — Comm port selection window

2. Choose either the comm port that is connected to the MAV switcher’s RS-232 port, or Emulate.

Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an

Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN].

a. If you selected a comm port, check that the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window is the switcher’s rate of 9600. If you need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button and double-click on 9600.

Click OK and proceed to step 3.

b. If you selected Emulate, click OK and see “Using emulation mode” on page 4-22.

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