Extron electronics 6400s, User Manual

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Matrix Software, cont’d
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software
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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 the number of video boards, audio boards, and matrix model for which
you are preparing a configuration, and click
OK
.
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.
Button-Label Generator Program
The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the
translucent covers above and below the input and output pushbuttons. You can
create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for
easy and intuitive input and output selection. See chapter 7, “Maintenance and
Modifications”, for the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent
covers.
Installing the Button-Label Generator software
The Extron Button Label Generator is available on the Extron Web site,
www.extron.com , under the Download tab. Click the
Software
link (figure 5-17),
and download and install the program.
Figure 5-17 — Location of software on the web site