Extron Electronics DMS 1600_2000_3200_3600 User Guide - Manual (Page 88)

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Using Emulation Mode
Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the
computer. To use Emulation mode, do the following:
1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics
group or folder.
2. Choose Emulate , and click OK .
3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK . The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample
of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking Cancel provides a
blank setup to get you started.
4. Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click OK .
5. Select DMS as the Matrix Model (see figure 52) and either DMS 1600/3600 or
DMS 2000/3200 as the Default Size. Check the boards that are installed; and select the
type, input/output ( 4x4 ), input only ( 4x0 ), or output only ( 0x4 ), for each board. Click OK .
Figure 52. Emulation Mode Configuration
6. Continue using the program as described on page 65 .
Using the Help System
For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the
following ways:
• From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-click on
the MATRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right).
• From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click the Help menu on
the main screen.
• From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, press the key.