Remote Operation, cont’d

MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-22

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.