Front Panel Configuration Port
The USB mini B port is located on the front panel (see figure 15, below). It is used to connect to a host computer for configuration using SIS commands with DataViewer or for updating firmware with the Firmware Loader utility. Both are available at www.extron.com. It may be necessary to install the USB driver to the connected computer.
To connect the MPS 601 to a host computer:
NOTE: If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer, prior to connecting the MPS 601 Config (USB) port for the first time, you must install and activate the USB driver. The simplest way to do this is to install either DataViewer (see DataViewer on page 47) or the Firmware Loader utility (see Updating Firmware on page 48).
1.After the USB driver is loaded, connect a USB A to mini B cable between the Config port on the MPS 601 front panel and a USB port of the PC.
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MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER
MPS 601 Frontro Panel
Figure 15. Connecting a PC to the MPS 601 Front Panel USB Port
2.If this is the first time an Extron product is connected to the PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog opens. The first screen offers to connect to Windows Update to search for the appropriate driver. This is not necessary if the USB driver is already on your PC (see the Note above).
Found New Hardware Wizard
Welcome to the Found New
Hardware Wizard
Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web site [with your permission].
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Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?
Yes, this time only
Yes, now and every time I connect a device
2 No, not this time
Click Next to continue
3 Next > | Cancel |
Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard
Select No, not this time if the driver is already on the PC (see the Note above).
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