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Matrix switchers control program, Installing the software, Installing the software -2 – Extron Electronics Fiber Matrix 6400 User Manual

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Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software

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Matrix Software

Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with

the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port or either serial port to provide 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 (

www.extron.com

).

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk. Install the

software as follows:

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For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

• The Matrix Switchers Control Program

• The Firmware Loader

1

.

Insert the disk into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the disk.

The Extron software disk window appears (figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 — Software disk window

2

.

Click the Software tab (figure 5-1).

3

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Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2).

Figure 5-2 — Software installation