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Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B.

Install the software as follows:

NFor full functionality, install both of the following programs:

•The Matrix Switchers Control Program

•The Firmware Loader

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD. The Extron software CD window appears (figure 5-1).

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Figure 5-1 — Software CD window

2.	Click the Software tab (figure 5-1).
3.	Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2).

Figure 5-2 — Software installation

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Extron electronic MVX VGA A manual Matrix Switchers Control Program, Installing the software

Contents

MVX VGA a Computer Video VGA and Audio Matrix Switchers Instrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch FCC Class a Notice Input and output buttons select inputs Preset button selectsMVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Creating a tie Saving or recalling a presetViewing and adjusting the audio level QS-2 MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Quick Start Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Iii Appendix a Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Iv MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Table of Contents One About this Manual About the MVX VGA a Matrix SwitchersMVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Introduction Definitions Tie any input to any or all outputs Features Preliminary Preliminary Two Mounting instructions Mounting the SwitcherMVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Installation UL requirements Computer OUT Rear Panel Cabling and Views Video connections Sync Impedance switches Ohms Audio connections Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs These RS-232/RS-422 connection Power connection Reset button Be used for this connection Front Panel Configuration Port Three Definitions Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsMVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Operation Sample label Input and output buttons Control buttons Operation, cont’d Preliminary Controls Front panel security lockouts PowerFront Panel Operations Creating a configuration Press and release the Esc button figure Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Select the outputs Press and release the Output 1 button figure Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio tiesPress and release the Input 5 button figure 13 Press the Enter button 15 Clear all selections Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Enter button figure Press and release the Output 4 button figure 21 Clear all selections Viewing a configuration Rgbhv button and the Audio button figure Preliminary 24 Deselect Rgbhv to view audio ties only Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output Muting and unmuting video and/or audio 28 Select Rgbhv and audio 30 Unmute the outputs 32 Preset locations, MVX 128 VGA a Using global presets LED blinks figure Example 6 Saving a preset Press and release the Preset button figure Example 7 Recalling a preset 40 Select the preset 42 Audio gain and attenuation Viewing and adjusting the input audio level 43 Clear all selections Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Preliminary 45 Select an input and read the audio level 47 Adjust the input audio level Viewing and adjusting the output volume Reading the displayed volume Audio output volume settings 50 Clear all selections Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level 52 Select output 54 Adjust the output audio volume Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Setting the front panel locks Executive modes System reset does not replace user-installed firmware Performing a system reset from the front panel Release the Control buttons Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate 61 RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate selection Rear Panel Operations Performing an absolute system reset from the rear panel Optimizing the Audio Performing a hard reset from the rear panel Worksheet example 1 System equipment TroubleshootingConfiguration Worksheets 66 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Preliminary Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Preset # Configuration worksheet Preliminary Four Rear panel Remote port MVX VGA a Matrix Switchers Programmer’s GuideSerial Ports Front panel Configuration port Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-Initiated Messages Using the Command/Response Table Switcher Error Responses Symbol definitions Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Description Command Ascii command Response Additional % G InX! 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