Matrix Software
Two software programs accompany the MVX Plus 128 switcher:
•The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the
•The Extron
Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
The program is contained on a set of
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 1 MB (megabyte) of
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”.
NThe program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your switcher.
NThe MVX Plus 128 switcher can support either
Software operation via Ethernet
When an MVX Plus 128 switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, any number of users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program. See Ethernet connection in chapter 2, Installation, for installation details.
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all MVX Plus 128 switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can select inputs and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are grayed out in the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options screen (figure
