MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
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Two software programs accompany the MVX Plus 128 switcher:
• The Extron Matrix S Control Program, which communicates with the
switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, provides an easy
way to set up ties and sets of ties.
• The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print
labels for the MVX Plus 128 front panel buttons.
Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded
from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
The program is contained on a set of 3.5-inch diskettes. Load and run the program
from the hard drive.
To install the program from the fl oppy disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from
the fl oppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program
occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.
By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX50 directory and places two
icons (MATRIX S Control Program and MATRIX S Help) into a
group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.
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The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its
operation is limited to the features and confi guration of your switcher.
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The MVX Plus 128 switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial
communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud
rates. See
Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate
in chapter 3,
Operation
, to confi gure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the front panel.
Software operation via Ethernet
When an MVX Plus 128 switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, any
number of users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix S
Control Program. See
Ethernet connection
in chapter 2,
Installation
, for installation
details.
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two
levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full
access to all MVX Plus 128 switching capabilities and editing functions. Users
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 log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions
that exceed user privileges are grayed out in the Matrix S Control Program
when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options screen (fi gure 5-5 on page 5-6) provides a location for
viewing and, if connected via the RS-232 link or if logged on via the Ethernet
port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See
IP Settings/Options window,
later in this chapter, for more details.
