Extron electronic MGP 464 DI Windows-based Control Software, Installing the software, Preliminary

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Windows®-based Control Software

The MGP 464 Windows-based control software program provides a convenient way to configure the inputs, output, windows, and images in each window. It also lets you save and recall input and window presets, and perform nearly all the other functions that can be accomplished via the front panel controls, the SIS commands, or the MGP 464 Web pages.

Using the software, you can do the following types of tasks to configure your MGP:

Input configuration — Specify a name; video signal type; size in pixels of the active video area; horizontal/vertical start points of the total video display area; and the windows 1, 2, 3, and 4 pixel sampling points (pixel phase) for each of the 19 inputs.

Output configuration — Set output resolution, refresh rate, sync polarity, and signal type (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or YUV bi-level and tri-level); select a test pattern; and enable/disable blue mode in order to set video color and tint levels.

Picture controls — Position and size the four windows and the images within the windows, zoom in or out on the images/windows, and make fine adjustments to contrast, brightness, color, tint, and detail.

Presets — Create, save, and recall window and input presets.

Window configuration — Set window priority; border color; text label colors, size, and location; and transition effects for each window of the display.

Background capture — Capture the entire display on the output screen and save it as a bitmap, to be recalled and used as a window background when needed.

Installing the software

The MGP 464 configuration software is provided on a CD that is delivered with your MGP 464 unit. To use the software, you must install the program on your PC. Follow these steps:

1. Insert CD ROM Disk B into your CD drive. The disk should start automatically. If it does not, open your Windows Explorer and double-click LAUNCH.EXE on the CD drive to start it.

2. On the Software Products Disk B screen (shown on the next page), click the Software button.

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