12.In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 34).

The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the upload progress. The firmware upload may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed as Completed, the firmware loader utility resets the switcher.

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Figure 34. Firmware Loader Screen

13.Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.

Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can

The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the Matrix

Switchers Control Program window perform the following functions:

Power — Unavailable for MVX switcher, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software.

Executive mode (front panel security lockout) — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions.

Presets menu — Displays a list of up to 16 presets. You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window or click Take to recall it.

Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration.

Save as ... — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the preset number when prompted to do so.

Delete — Allows you to delete a selected preset.

Changes – Take — Allows you to apply any changes made to the displayed configuration.

Changes – Cancel — Returns to the previous screen, undoing any changes you have made.

Trash can — Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to erase all ties associated with that input or output.

Windows menus

File menu

Save MATRIX settings as ... — Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0), to a file. Saved settings include audio gain settings (if specified), assigned icons, and icon captions.

Restore MATRIX settings from ... — Loads and activates a previously saved setting file.

Save This-Session’s settings — Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0), to overwrite the current file. Saved settings include audio gain settings (if specified), assigned icons, and icon captions.

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48, MVX 84, MVX 44, MVX 88 specifications

Extron Electronics is a prominent leader in high-quality AV technology solutions, renowned for its innovative product lines designed to address diverse connectivity and distribution needs. Among their array of offerings, the MVX series stands out, particularly the MVX 44, MVX 84, and MVX 88 models, which cater to various AV signal routing needs within educational institutions, corporate environments, and large spaces.

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