Extron Electronics Fiber Matrix 6400 - Manual (Page 106)

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Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software 5-22
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 Fiber Matrix as the Matrix Model, 6400 as the Default Size
(figure 5-17); check the boards that are installed; and select the type,
singlemode
, multimode, or BNC, for each board. Click OK.
Figure 5-17 — Emulation mode configuration
6. Continue using the program as described on page 5-7.
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 on the
Help menu on the main screen.
• From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, press the F1 key.