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3. Scroll to the Matrix Switchers program and click Install.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

By default, the installation of the DSP Configurator program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ DSP_Configurator directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\ DSP Configurator”:

•DSP Configurator

•DSP Configurator Help

•Uninstall DSP Configurator

•Check for DSP Configurator Updates

By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\ Matrix Switchers”:

•MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program

•MATRIX Switcher+ Help

•Uninstall MATRIX Switcher

•Check for Matrix Updates

Starting the program

1.Click either

For the DSP Configurator program:

Start > Programs > Extron Electronics >

DSP Configurator > DSP Configurator. The program starts in Emulate mode and is ready for operation immediately.

NIn Emulate mode, changes and settings are stored in the PC and not sent to the switcher until you select Live mode and "push' the settings to the switcher. Refer to the

MPX Plus 866 A User's Manual for more information.

For the Matrix Switchers Control Program:

Start > Programs > Extron Electronics >

Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm. The Comm Port Selection window appears (see the next page). Continue to step 2.

2. Choose the comm (serial) port that is connected to the switcher or IP [LAN].

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NFor a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window. If you need to change the baud rate, click the Baud button and double-click the desired baud rate.

Click OK.

If you selected a serial port in step 2, the Matrix Switchers Control Program is ready for operation.

3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears.

a. Examine the Matrix IP Address field, which displays the last Matrix IP address entered.

If necessary, enter the correct IP address in the field.

N192.168.254.254 is the factory-specified default value for this field.

b. If the switcher is password protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user password in the Password field.

c. Click Connect. The Matrix Switchers Control Program is ready for operation.

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Refer also to the MPX Plus 866 A User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

Refer also to the MPX Plus 866 A User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

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Extron electronic MPX Plus 866 A setup guide Starting the program, Click either For the DSP Configurator program, Click OK
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MPX Plus 866 A, N 60-796-01 specifications

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