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MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
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To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie
confi guration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up
audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie confi gurations),
deselect the Follow box.
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To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input
and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the
desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.
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To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a
tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can.
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For quick display of information on a specifi c input or output device, position
the cursor over that device in the control program window. The program
opens a window that details the connections to that device, the audio level,
the RGB delay, and the frequency of the video signal input from or output to
that device. See the inset box in fi gure 5-4.
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If desired, on the task bar, click on
Tools > IP Options
to set the switcher’s IP
parameters in the IP Settings/Options window (fi gure 5-5).
IP Settings/Options window
The IP Settings/Options window (fi gure 5-5) provides a location for viewing and,
if connected via the RS-232/RS-422 link or if you are logged on via the Ethernet
port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See
appendix A,
Ethernet Connection
, for basic information about IP addresses. You
cannot edit any of the fi elds on this screen while you are logged on as a user.
Figure 5-5 — Control program IP setting/options window
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Editing variables on the IP Settings/Options screen while connected via the
Ethernet port can immediately disconnect the user from the switcher. Extron
recommends editing the settings on this screen using the RS-232 link and
protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator’s
password to qualifi ed and knowledgeable personnel only.
