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Ethernet-connected firmware upload

8.Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software,” steps 1 through 4, starting on page 76.

9.Click Tools > Update firmware.

zzIf the switcher is connected via the LAN port, the Select Files dialog box appears (see figure 39). See Ethernet-connected firmware upload, below.

zzIf the switcher is connected via either serial port, the Extron Firmware Loader appears (see figure 40 and “Serial-port-connected firmware upload,” on the next page).

NOTES: • Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. A file with any

other extension is not a firmware upgrade.

• The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the MPX 866 A matrix switcher. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the switcher reverts to the factory-installed firmware.

Ethernet-connected firmware upload

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Figure 39. Select Files Window Dialog Box

10.Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file.

11.Click the Open button. The software advises you that you are about to reprogram the switcher firmware. Click OK to continue.

A status window, which shows the progress of the upload, appears. The firmware upload to the

MPX 866 A matrix switcher may take a few minutes.

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Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual Ethernet-connected firmware upload, Select Files Window Dialog Box

Contents

User Guide Matrix SwitchersMedia Presentation Matrix Switcher MPX 866 ASicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolCopyright FCC Class A NoticeNotational Conventions Used in this Guide TrademarksOperation ContentsMatrix Switchers Control Program zz Features Matrix Switcherzz About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher zz Definitions IntroductionAbout the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Video FeaturesDefinitions Bandwidthzz Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video group Rack mounting - Rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack Perform Physical Installation InstallationSetup and Installation Checklist Install SoftwareVideo Input and Output Rear Panel Cabling and FeaturesFigure 2. MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Computer video groupD Video Input 11 through Video Input Low resolution video groupdefault. See “Selecting Composite Video or S-video” on E Composite video outputs Video Output 7 and Video OutputAudio input and output Figure 3. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Stereo Audio InputsFigure 4. Typical Audio Connectors Audio inputs either input subgroupFigure 5. Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio output Audio outputs computer/audio output subgroup onlyFigure 6. RS-232 connector Serial PortsEthernet Connection RJ-45 connector wiringFigure 7. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables CablingReset Button and LED PowerFigure 9. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable Front Panel Configuration PortFigure 8. Front Panel Configuration Port 9600 baudzz Configuration Worksheets Front Panel Controls and Indicatorszz Front Panel Controls and Indicators zz Front Panel Operations E Enter button and LED see page F Preset button and LED see pageSecondary functions Input and Output Buttons and LEDsPrimary functions inputsInput buttons and LEDs Output buttons and LEDsPrimary functions In Audio modeControl Buttons and LEDs ActionPress the desired input button A or B see “Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs” on I/O Controls Press together, with Enter Select Lock mode 2 orPress together while applying power Primary functionsInput and Output Label Panels zz Performing front panel resetsFront Panel Operations Figure 11. Sample LabelFront Panel Security Lockouts PowerNOTE The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode Creating a Configuration Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio ties Figure 12. Example 1, final configuration Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of computer video and audio tiesFigure 13. Example 2, final configuration Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of computer video and audio tiesFigure 14. Example 3, final configuration, audio switcher Example 4 Creating a set of low resolution video and audio ties VIDEO INPUTSFigure 15. Example 4, final configuration VIDEOCOMPUTER/AU Viewing a Configuration Example 5 Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties example5. Deselect video Press and release the Video button see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputsfront panel see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on Example 6 Muting and unmuting an outputUsing Global Presets Example 7 Saving a global preset COMPUTER/AUDIOExample 8 Recalling a global preset Selecting Composite Video or S-video Example 9 Selecting the S-video format for an inputsee “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page 7 - Composite 8 - S-video see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on pagePress the Video button to exit Video mode I/O All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state VIDEO AUDIOViewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level Figure 16. Audio gain and attenuationMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Operation Input Audio Level Adjustment Displays Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Figure 17. Adjust the Input Audio LevelViewing and Adjusting the Output Volume Reading the displayed volumesee “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page zz Push Esc button twice Audio Output Volume Settingszz Push Esc button zz Push Esc button 19 timesExample 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level panel see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” onSetting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes Figure 18. Adjust the Output Audio VolumeFigure 20. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and modeFigure 19. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and modePerforming a System Reset from the Front Panel Figure 21. System Reset“Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page Selecting the Baud Rate of the RS-232 Primary PortMode Reset Mode Comparison/SummaryRear Panel Operations ActivationPerforming Soft System Resets Modes 3, 4, and Figure 22. Soft System ResetsMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Operation Performing a Hard Reset Figure 23. Hard resetOptimizing the Audio Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment TroubleshootingConfiguration Worksheets Figure 24. Worksheet Example 1 System EquipmentWorksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Figure 25. Worksheet Example 2 Daily ConfigurationWorksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Figure 26. Worksheet Example 3 Test ConfigurationLow resolution video and audio subgroup input sources Blank Configuration WorksheetPreset # Low resolution video subgroup output destinationsRS-232 Ports zz Using the Command and Response Tables zz Special CharactersProgramming Guide zz RS-232 Ports zz Ethernet LAN PortRear Panel Remote Ports Front Panel Configuration PortFigure 27. Remote Connector Pin Assignments Figure 28. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 CableEthernet LAN Port Default IP AddressesFigure 29. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Ethernet ConnectionEstablishing a Connection Connection TimeoutsUsing Verbose Mode Number of ConnectionsPassword Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-initiated Messages Login Administrator Login UserSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command and Response TablesCommand and Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol DefinitionsASCII Command Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCommand ResponseASCII Command Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand Configure input formatASCII Command Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand Audio output volumeASCII Command Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand Audio mute commandsASCII Command Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand Preset namesASCII Command Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets continuedASCII Command Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand ResetsMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Operation Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS CommandsSymbol definitions X2! =Response Additional description Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS CommandsSpecial Characters Commandzz Matrix Switchers Control Program zz Button Label Generator Matrix Switchers Control ProgramInstalling the Software Matrix SoftwareSoftware operation via Ethernet Figure 31. Software InstallationSoftware operation via a serial port zz 9600 baudUsing the Matrix Switcher Control Software Figure 32. Comm Port Selection WindowFigure 33. Address and Password Entry If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3bFigure 34. Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window Blank Figure 35. Sample Program Window CompleteMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML Operation IP Settings/Options window Figure 36. Control Program IP Setting/Options WindowAddress and Name fields Hardware Address field Use DHCP check boxzz Subnet mask Date, Time local, and GMT offset fields Sync Time to PC buttonUse Daylight Savings check box Administrator Password and User Password fields Figure 37. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Updating firmwareFolder where firmware is installed Figure 38. Downloading Firmware Upgrade FilesMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML Operation NOTE The version shown is a sample values onlyEthernet-connected firmware upload Figure 39. Select Files Window Dialog BoxFigure 41. Choose Firmware File Window Serial-port-connected firmware uploadFigure 40. Extron Firmware Loader Window Figure 42. Firmware Loader ScreenUploading HTML files Figure 43. HTML Files List WindowWindows menus NOTE See “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes”Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and trash can File menuTools menu Figure 44. Audio Gain Adjust Dialog BoxFigure 45. Mute and Output Volume Adjust Dialog Box Figure 46. Video Input Format Dialog BoxSee “Uploading HTML Files” on page Figure 47. Status WindowPreferences menu Audio Input Configuration selectionFigure 48. Configure Audio Options Dialog Box Figure 49. Ties Shown as LinesFigure 50. Ties Shown as Crosspoints Master-Reset selection Using Emulation ModeFigure 51. Emulate Configuration Dialog Box Using the Help system Button-Label Generator ProgramFigure 52. Location of Software on the Website Using the Button-Label Generator Software Figure 53. Extron Button-Label Generator WindowHTML Operation zz Configuration Tab zz File Management Tab zz Control TabOptions Connections LAN Settings, uncheck the Use a proxy server Opening the Embedded Web PagesFigure 54. Enter Network Password Page Figure 55. System Status Page Status TabSystem Status Page MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML OperationIP Settings fields Configuration TabSystem Settings Page Figure 56. System Settings PageGateway IP Address field DHCP radio buttonsIP Address field Subnet Mask fieldDate/Time Settings fields Figure 57. Date/Time Settings FieldsFigure 58. Video Input Settings Page Video Input Settings PagePasswords Page Figure 59. Passwords PageFirmware Upgrade Page Figure 60. Firmware Upgrade PageManagement Page” Figure 61. Firmware Upgrade File Management Tab File Management PageFigure 62. File Management Page Control Tab Set and View Ties PageFigure 63. Set and View Ties Page Creating or deleting a tie RGB and Audio Settings Page Figure 64. RGB and Audio Settings PageChange the input gain and attenuation Mute and unmute one or all outputs Figure 65. Gain Drop BoxFigure 66. Output Selection Drop Box Change the output volume level Figure 67. Volume Drop BoxRecalling a preset Global Presets PageSaving a preset Figure 68. Global Presets PageMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML Operation Special CharactersEthernet Link Figure 69. RJ-45 Connector Pinout TablesEthernet Connection zz Ethernet Link zz Subnetting - A PrimerPinging to Determine the Web IP Address Default IP AddressPinging to Determine the Extron IP Address Figure 70. Typical Ping ResponseFigure 71. Ping with New Address Connecting as a Telnet Client Figure 72. Telnet WindowEscape character and Esc key Telnet TipsOpen Local echoLocal and Remote Devices Subnetting - A PrimerGateways IP Addresses and OctetsFigure 74. Typical Subnet Mask Subnet Masks and OctetsDetermining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figureVideo SpecificationsReference Information Video inputAudio Video outputSync MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Reference InformationAudio output Control/remote - switcherAudio input GeneralMPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Setup Guide Optional AccessoriesMatrix switcher part numbers Adapters, power supplies, labelsTermination tools and connectors MHR mini high resolution cableRG6 super high resolution cable CablesVGA male-to-male with audio cables Terminated cable assembliesVGA male-to-male cables VGA male-to-female cablesUL Requirements Mounting the SwitcherFigure 76. Installing the Switcher in a Rack Mounting InstructionsButton Labels Printing InstructionsFigure 77. Button Label Blanks, 16-button Switcher MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Reference Informationand Central America USA, Canada, South AmericaJapan Europe, Africa, and the Middle