Using Emulation mode | Extron electronic MAV 44, MAV 88, MAV 84

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Using Emulation mode

Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use Emulation mode:

1.Double-click on the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

2.Choose Emulate, and click OK.

3.Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. The file NEW.INI provides a blank setup to get you started.

4.Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click OK.

5.Select 1, 2, or 3 as the number of video boards, 1 or 2 as the number of audio boards, and MAV 84, MAV 128, MAVxxx as the matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration. Click Ok (figure 4-19).

Figure 4-19 — Emulation mode configuration

6.Continue using the program as described in “Using the software”, steps 3 through 7, beginning on page 4-14.

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

•From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double- click the Matrix Switcher Help icon (shown at right).

•From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click the Help menu on the main screen.

•From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the F1 key.

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Contents

Matrix Switchers MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad Español FCC Class a Notice Page MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Unbalanced stereo audio inputs toStereo audio devices to the output Powering on Quick Start MAV Series AV Matrix Switchers, cont’dSaving or recalling a preset 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 About the Switchers MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers IntroductionIntroductiontroduction, cont’d Features Video features Introduction, cont’d Audio featuresCommon features Any input to any or all outputs MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Rack mounting the switcher Installationstallation, cont’dMounting the Switcher Tabletop use Furniture mounting the switcher Mounting the switcher Installation, cont’d Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsVideo input and output connections 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 Front Panel Controls and Indicators MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers OperationOperationeration, cont’d Power/audio/data LED and infrared sensor Power/data/audio LEDDefinitions Input and output selection controls and indicators Operation, cont’dControl buttons and LEDs 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 RemoteOperation,cont’d Host-to-Switcher instructionsMAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers Remote Operation Simple Instruction Set Control Switcher-initiated messages Symbol definitions Switcher error responsesUsing the command/response table 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 Windows menus File menuTools 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 Part Numbers MAV Series AV switchersReplacement parts Included parts Optional accessories Cables Video Cable Assorted connectors BNC connectorsPre-cut cables Composite video Cable Extron’s Warranty Asia Japan Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C