MediaXtreme MediaZone
Keywest Technology
14563 W. 96
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Terrace
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
800.331.2019
www.keywesttechnology.com
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down box and that there is no stop time to an event—only start. An event doesn’t require a stop
time because it is a single fire event—it is something that is triggered at an exact time—functions
such as controlling a matrix, starting a DVD, triggering a tape deck.
To add a scheduled EVENT, click the ADD EVENTS drop down box. You’ll
see different events supported by the MX system.
We will cover each possible event individually. Please note that the events
available in your system can differ from the image on the right. Keywest
Technology’s famed flexibility means that we are adding new device control
very often to make our customer’s jobs easier. Contact Keywest Technology
with any requests—most can be accommodated at minimal cost. Any Serial,
Network, or IR device can be controlled. Now let’s look at each event:
USER DEFINED EVENT
A User Defined Event is the epitome of flexibility. This function allows you to create your own
event for serial controlled devices. This can be used to program events to turn off and on
monitors at specific times, or make matrix switches to devices not currently supported, or make
absolutely any RS-232 control command for your system. Click User Defined Event:
The most important block is the COMMAND STRING block. This is where you type in the
actual RS-232 command string to control your device. For instance, if you are commanding a
serially controlled switcher, the string found in that switchers manual might be something like
IN1OUT1 (meaning input one to output 1). Simply type that command string exactly as it is
shown in the device under control’s manual—in our example, you would type IN1OUT1.
