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Extron electronic MVX 84 Matrix Switchers Control Program, Installing the software, Overview

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Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program accompanies the MVX Series VGA switchers. The program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of ties.

The program is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on a set of 3.5-inch diskettes. Install the program and run it from the hard drive.

To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 3 MB (megabytes) of hard-drive space.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX50 directory and places two icons (Matrix Switcher+ Control Program and Matrix Switcher+ Help) into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics.”

The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your MVX Series VGA switcher.

Using the software

Overview

1.To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, double-click on the

Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

The Comm Port Selection window (figure 4-6) appears.

Figure 4-6 — Comm port selection window

2. Choose either the comm port that is connected to the MVX switcher’s RS-232 port, or Emulate.

Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an

Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN].

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Extron electronic MVX 84, MVX 88 Matrix Switchers Control Program, Installing the software, Using the software, Overview

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MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series VGA Matrix SwitchersInstrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschControl system or MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1Connect up to 4 or 8 high If desired, connectQuick Start MVX Series VGA Matrix Switchers, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introductiontroduction, cont’d About the SwitchersMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction Any input to any or all outputs FeaturesIntroduction, cont’d Two Furniture mounting the switcher Installationstallation, cont’dMounting the Switcher Rack mounting the switcherFasten it in place Side of the furniture, where the switcher will be locatedCabling and Rear Panel Views Video and audio input connectionsVideo and audio output connections Installation, cont’dRemote connection Power connectionInstallation, cont’d Three Definitions Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation Operationeration, cont’dPower/data/audio LED Power/audio/data LED and infrared sensorInput and output selection controls and indicators Control buttons and LEDs Selection and audio/video controls and indicatorsAudio Setup button Operation, cont’dOn 4-output switchers, this button and LED stand alone Creating a set of ties Powering up the switcherOperations Press and release the Input 5 button figure Example 1 Create a set of video and audio tiesSelect video and audio for the tie figure Press and release the Enter button figure Select the outputsPress and release the Output 1 button figure Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio tiesSelect video only for the tie figure Select audio only for the tie figure Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties15 Deselect the output Press and release the Output 4 button figureExample 4 View ties by selecting an input Viewing the configurationAudio breakaway OutPress and release the I/O button figure 19 Select an inputPress and release the Output 3 button figure Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs24 Deselect audio to view video ties only Example 6 Save a preset Using presetsPreset 2 Preset Example 7 Recall a presetPress and release the Input 1 button figure Adjusting input audio gain and attenuationMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation = unlit, = blinking LED Example 8 Adjust the input audio gainLit +dB or -dB LED indicates the gain + or attenuation +2 dBResetting audio gain single input 34 Exit Audio Setup modePress and release the and buttons simultaneously figure Resetting audio gain all inputsSetting the output audio level Clearing all ties and presets Front panel security lockout Executive modeMemory Resetting the system to factory defaultsOptimizing the Audio TroubleshootingAudio signal Podium monitor Conf. room Sound VCR system USP WorksheetsWorksheet example 1 System equipment 44 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration45 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Worksheet example 3 Test configurationOperation, cont’d Output destinations Configuration worksheetOperation, cont’d Four Simple Instruction Set Control Host-to-Switcher instructionsMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation RemoteOperation,cont’dSwitcher-initiated messages Remote Operation, cont’d Switcher error responsesUsing the command/response table Symbol definitionsCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/response table for SIS commandsCommand/response table for SIS commands cont’d Global presets View ties, gain, mutes, and presets Depress the keyboard’s Esc Loading firmware using an SIS commandSettings Ascii Setup Click File PropertiesFile figure Click the Files of type drop box and select All filesOverview Matrix Switchers Control ProgramInstalling the software Using the softwareExtron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank Sample program window complete Open window Updating the firmwareMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation File menu Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashWindows menus Tools menu 11 RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust window13 Ties shown as lines 14 Ties shown as crosspoints 15 Emulation mode configuration Using Emulation modeUsing the help system Remote Operation, cont’d AAppendix a Specifications SpecificationsandandPartPartNumbers,Numberscont’dSync Audio output Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’dIncluded parts MVX Series VGA switchersOptional accessories Part NumbersAudio cable assemblies Part Install kits PartCable assemblies Part VGA to BNC cable assemblies PartAsia Japan FCC Class a Notice Extron’s WarrantyExtron Electronics, USA