MSC-HD161L Product Manual
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5 second startup delay to allow for
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Routing matrix is initialized to Preset 0 state (defaults to source 1 connected to all destinations).
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The button control panel is initialized and buttons are illuminated to show the initial routing status.
1.3 Front Panel Button Interface
The MSC-HD161L is equipped with a 16x1 button panel which provides one of several options for controlling
and viewing the status of the routing matrix.
This panel interface provides control of a single output. The current active input is indicated by the given
numbered input button being lit. Pressing a numbered input button will connect that input to the single output.
1.4 Web Page Interface
All Matrix Switch Corporation router and panel devices come with a built-in web page interface.
This is the recommended interface for configuration and is also a convenient way to control the matrix routing
of the device.
Devices come factory configured with default settings, unless a pre-configuration request is made during
purchase, an example being a multi device application.
1.4.1 Accessing The Web Page Interface
The default network IP address for this device is 192.168.2.60. Refer to the table below for the default IP
addresses for other types of Matrix Switch Corporation devices.
Device Type
Default IP Address
Video/Audio Routers
192.168.2.60
Remote Button Panels
192.168.2.64
Remote LCD Screen Panels
192.168.2.80
Table 2: Default System IP Addresses
To access the web page interface of the device:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of a computer either directly to the device using a crossover cable to the same
Ethernet network through a network switch or other LAN infrastructure.
2. Manually configure the computer's IP address to be a
unique
address on the same IP subnet as the
device. For example 192.168.2.10. The Netmask should be 255.255.255.0. A Gateway address is not
necessary for this purpose, but could be set to 192.168.2.1.
3. Make sure the device is powered on.
4. Using a web browser on the computer, enter the device's IP address into the Location bar and press
ENTER. The device web page interface should load. If the web page interface fails to load, double
check the computer's network settings and physical Ethernet connections. In the event that the IP
address of the device is unknown, refer to the
troubleshooting section.
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