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Matrix Software, cont’d

CrossPoint / MAV Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software

5-4

Using the Matrix Switcher Control software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible

via front panel controls (see chapter 3, ”Operation”) and under SIS control (see

chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switcher+ Help Program provides

information on settings and on how to use the control program, itself.

1.

To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start >
Programs

> Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers >

MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm

.

The Comm Port Selection window (figure 5-3) appears.

Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window

2

.

Choose the comm port that is connected to the CrossPoint or MAV switcher’s

rear panel Remote port or to the front panel Config port (matrix sizes up to

1616), IP [LAN], or Emulate.

If you selected a comm port

, check the baud rate

displayed in the comm port selection window. If you

need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button

and double-click on the desired baud rate.

Available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200. The

default is 9600.

Click OK and proceed to step 4.

If you selected IP [LAN], click OK and proceed to step 3.
If you selected Emulate, click OK and see “Using Emulation mode” on

page 5-23.

3

.

If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2

, the IP Connection window appears

(figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry