Extron electronics FOX 4G Matrix 14400, User Manual

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FOX 4G Matrix 14400 Switcher • Matrix Software
4-4
Using the Matrix Switcher Control software
Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible
under SIS control (see chapter 3, “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 Sw Control Pgm
.
The Comm Port Selection window (figure 4-3) appears.
Figure 4-3 — Comm port selection window
2 . Choose either the comm port that is connected to one of the switcher’s serial
ports, 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
. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window
(figure 4-5 and figure 4-6) appears, displaying the current configuration
of the attached matrix. 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 4-22.