Extron electronic MTPX Plus Series manual Using the Matrix Switcher Control software

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Using the Matrix Switcher Control software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, ”Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). 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 or click the desktop icon shown at right.

The Comm Port Selection window (figure 5-3) appears.

Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window

2. Choose either the comm port that is connected to the MTPX Plus switcher’s rear panel Remote port or front panel Config port, IP [LAN], or Emulate.

•If you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window. If you need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button and double-click on the desired baud rate.

Available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200. The default is 9600.

Click OK and proceed to step 4.

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

•If you selected Emulate, click OK and see “Using Emulation mode” on page 5-23.

3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry

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