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Extron electronic MVX 88, MVX 44, MVX 84 Matrix Switchers Control Program, Installing the Software

Models: 48 MVX 84 MVX 44 MVX 88

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Matrix Switchers Control Program

Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, and newer operating systems.

Updates to the program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com).

Installing the Software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD. Install the software as follows:

NOTE: For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

• The Matrix Switchers Control Program

• The Firmware Loader

1.Insert the DVD into the drive. The Extron software DVD window should appear automatically (see figure 25).

Figure 25. Software DVD Window

NOTE: If the window does not self-open, run Launch.exe from the DVD.

2. Click the Software tab (see figure 25).

3.Scroll to the desired program and click Install (see figure 26).

Figure 26. Software Installation

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Extron electronic MVX 88, MVX 44, MVX 84, 48 Matrix Switchers Control Program, Installing the Software, Software DVD Window

Contents

Matrix Switchers VGA Matrix SwitchersUser Guide MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 SeriesSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class A Notice Conventions Used in this Guide CopyrightTrademarks E X! *X2!* X2$* X2#* X2% CEContents InstallationIntroduction OperationMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Contents About the Switchers About this Guide About the Switchers FeaturesIntroduction About this GuideFeatures Any input to any or all outputsMVX 44s have 8 presets available on the front panel Installation Mounting the SwitcherMounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Figure 2. MVX 88 VGA A High Resolution Video Matrix SwitcherFigure 3. Audio Input Connector Wiring Figure 4. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio OutputVideo and Audio Input Connections Video and Audio Output ConnectionsRemote Connection Figure 5. RS-232 Port Pin AssignmentPower Connection MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers IntroductionFront Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the AudioTroubleshooting Worksheets OperationInfrared Sensor and Power/audio/data LED Input and Output Selection Controls and Indicatorsb Power/data/audio LED See “Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation” on pageI/O Selection and Audio/video Controls and Indicators g I/O and Audio Setup buttonControl Buttons and LEDs h Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LEDNOTES On 4-output switchers, this button and LED stand alone Operations Powering up the SwitcherDefinitions Creating a Set of Ties Example 1 Create a set of video and audio tiesFigure 8. Example 1 Configuration Figure 9. Example 2 Configuration Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio tiesFigure 10. Example 3 Configuration Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of tiesExample 4 View ties by selecting an input Viewing the Configurationand example MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation The video LED is off when video is deselected2. Select an input Press and release the input 5 button 3. Deselect audio Press and release the I/O buttonExample 5 View ties by selecting outputs Using Presets Example 6 Save a preset Figure 11. Preset Locations by Matrix SizeExample 7 Recall a preset Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation Figure 12. Audio Gain and AttenuationExample 8 Adjust the input audio gain 2. Select an input Press and release the Input 5 button All input and output Figure 13. Adjust the Input Audio LevelLEDs turn off Example 9 Resetting audio gain - single input indicates a negativeSetting the Output Audio Level Front Panel Security Lockout Executive ModeFigure 14. Reset all Audio Gains Figure 15. Toggle Front Panel Lock on or offClearing all Ties and Presets Figure 16. Clear all Ties and PresetsFigure 17. System Reset to Factory Defaults Resetting the System to Factory DefaultsMemory Troubleshooting Optimizing the AudioWorksheets Worksheet Example 1 System EquipmentInput sources Output destinationsFigure 19. Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 2 Daily ConfigurationOutput destinations Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Figure 20. Worksheet Example 3 Test ConfigurationInput sources Output destinationsConfiguration Worksheet TitleAudio Preset #IR Remote Control IR Remote Control Simple Instruction Set ControlMatrix Switchers Control Program Figure 21. Small Matrix IR Remote ControlSwitcher-initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSimple Instruction Set Control Switcher Error Responses Using the Command and Response TableSymbol definitions Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCommand Function ASCII CommandCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands continued RGB mute commandsIR 501 mute command responses Audio mute commandsSave, recall, and directly write global presets Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continuedCommand Function ASCII CommandView ties, gains, mutes, and presets RGB delayCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands continued Command FunctionFront panel lockout Executive mode ResetsFirmware upload Information requestsLoading Firmware Using an SIS Command Figure 22. Turn on the Echo FunctionFigure 23. Select the Firmware Upgrade File Figure 24. Upload Progress DisplayMatrix Switchers Control Program Installing the SoftwareFigure 26. Software Installation Figure 25. Software DVD WindowStarting the Software Using the SoftwareFigure 27. Comm Port Selection Window Figure 28. Matrix Switchers Control Program Window no Ties Figure 29. Sample Program Window Ties ShownFigure 30. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Updating the FirmwareFigure 31. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote OperationFolder where firmware is installed NOTE The version and file size shown are sample values onlyFigure 32. Extron Firmware Loader Window Figure 33. Choose Firmware File WindowWindows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can Windows menusFile menu Figure 34. Firmware Loader ScreenFigure 36. Configure Audio Options Window Figure 35. RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust WindowTools menu Preferences menu Audio Input Configuration selectionFigure 37. Ties Shown as Lines Master-Reset selection Figure 38. Ties Shown as CrosspointsUsing the Help System Using Emulation ModeFigure 39. Emulation Mode Configuration Specifications Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Mounting the SwitcherReference Information VideoVideo output SyncAudio MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Reference InformationControl/remote - switcher Audio inputAudio output MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Reference InformationPart Numbers and Accessories Matrix switcher part numbersMVX Part Numbers Included PartsOptional Accessories Remote control, adapters, mounting, controllers, connectorsMHR mini high resolution cable RG6 super high resolution cableTerminated cable assemblies VGA male-to-male cablesVGA male-to-male with audio cables VGA male-to-female cablesTabletop Use UL Rack-Mounting GuidelinesMounting Instructions Mounting the SwitcherUSA, Canada, South America Japanand Central America Europe, Africa, and the Middle