DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software
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Software Operation Via Ethernet
When a DXP switcher is connected to a network, any number of users can operate
it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher Control Program (see “
Ethernet
Connection
”
on page
10
for connection details).
Connection to the switcher via Ethernet can be password protected. There are two levels
of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all
DXP switching capabilities and editing functions. You can select inputs and outputs, set
and recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same
password or no password is required for logging on, all personnel are logged on with
administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are grayed out in
the control program when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The
IP Settings/Options screen
(shown on page
79
) provides a location for viewing
and, if connected via the RS-232 or RS-422 link or if you are logged on via the Ethernet
port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface (see “
IP Setup
”
on page
79
for more details).
Special Characters
The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher
does not accept these characters in preset names, the switcher name, passwords, or
locally created file names. Use of the following characters is
not
recommended: {
space}
(spaces
can
be used in names)
+ ~ , @ =
`
[ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \
and
?
.
Using the Software
Many items in the Matrix Switcher Control Program are also accessible via front panel
controls (see the “
Operation
” section, beginning on page
12
); under SIS control (see
the “
SIS Configuration and Control
” section, beginning on page
49
); and via the web
pages (see the “
HTML Operation
” section, beginning on page
105
). The Matrix Switcher
Control Program help file provides information on settings and using the program.
1.
To run the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the
Matrix
Switcher
+
Control
Pgm
icon
(shown at right) in the Extron
Electronics group or folder on the
Start
menu. You can access this
icon by selecting
Start
>
All
Programs
>
Extron
Electronics
>
Matrix
Switchers
>
Matrix
Switcher
+
Control
Program.
The Comm Port Selection window opens.
Figure 71.
Comm Port Selection Window
