Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software

Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible front panel controls (see the“Operation” section) and under SIS control (see the “Programming Guide“ section). The Matrix Switcher + Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program, itself.

1.To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm.

The Comm Port Selection window (see figure 32) appears.

Figure 32. Comm Port Selection Window

2.Choose either the comm port that is connected to the RS-232 ports of the matrix switcher, IP [LAN], or Emulate.

zzIf you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window. Available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200. The default is 9600.

NOTE: If you need to change the baud rate, click the Baud button and double-click the desired baud rate.

Click OK. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window

(see figure 34 and figure 35) appears, displaying the current configuration of the attached matrix. Proceed to step 4.

zzIf you selected IP [LAN], click OK and proceed to step 3.

zzIf you selected Emulate, click OK and see “Using Emulation Mode” on page 93.

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