Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d
The ICS100 Control Software, which can be used to control the MSG matrix switchers, requires Windows 95/98, NT, or later. The program provides control of the switchers’ functions from a PC. Control is enabled by connecting the switcher to a PC with a serial cable (to the Serial Port connector), then installing and configuring the ICS100 Control Software program in the PC. For information on remotely controlling the switcher from a network, see Remote Control from a Network, in chapter 5 Remote Control.
Installing the Windows®-based ICS100 Control Software
The program is contained on a single CD, which is provided with your switcher. The program occupies approximately 2.5 MB (megabytes) of hard- drive space. Run the program from the hard drive after installation.
To install the software from the CD onto the hard drive, put the CD in the
By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Inline Inc directory, and it places an ICS100 icon on your Windows desktop.
Using the Software
Running the control program
1. To run the ICS100 Control Program,
Figure 4-1 — ICS100 Interface screen
Specifying your switcher model
The ICS100 Control Program will normally detect your switcher model automatically. If not, proceed with the following:
1.Click the Inline Model
2.Use the other
Opening the Controls menu
Click the Controls option on the menu bar. A
