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Controlling the MX-0808-HDBT using COM CTL PC software
You can also control the matrix via PC using the
COM CTL
software provided on the disk included with your unit. In addition to the
controls found on touch panel display of the matrix itself,
COM CTL
also offers further information on the status of the system and
greater control of settings, including full configuration of the system for optimum performance.
COM CTL Interface:
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Receive Message Window
02
Matrix Status
03
Message Clear
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Send Message Window
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Send Message button
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Com Port Connect State
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Com Port Select
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Connect/Disconnect from Matrix
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Mode Select
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Set IP Address
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IR Settings
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EDID Settings
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Input/Output Switch
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Select Presaved Output State 1, 2 or 3
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Save Current Output State 1, 2 or 3
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The
Receive Message Window
displays information from
the matrix, such as messages received from the switch
regarding firmware version and output ports. You can view the
condition of all output ports by pressing the
Matrix Status
button.
03
Clear message button deletes the previous received
message. Input your serial commands for the matrix in the
Send Message Window
- such as instructions for
outputs or to enter update mode – and click the
Send
Message Button
to send this message to the Matrix.
Note:
To see the firmware version currently used in the
system – power off and repower while the matrix is
connected to COM CTL. The firmware version and creation
date will be displayed together with the normal output state
of the matrix.
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Shows if the matrix is
connected
or
disconnected
to the
Com Port
and communication is enabled. Selection between
ports is available by pressing the
Com Port Select
button.
When
connected,
the only option will be to
Disconnect
and vice versa.
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Connected
for matrix communication enabled
•
Disconnected
for matrix communication disabled.
Note:
The Com Select drop box offers options of
Com Ports
to connect to –
COM 1-10
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The
Input/output
switch allows output port selection
(display) and Input port select (source) buttons for specific
combinations of displays and sources within the matrix. You
can save your selections by allocating your choices to Save
buttons 1-4 and recall previously saved output/ input
configurations by pressing
State 1-4 buttons.
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Firmware Update
To update the system firmware, enter the following code into the
Send Message Window
, ensuring to include
one space
between each section of the code.
Code: 1CP BE 7C 5F
Press
Enter
, then press the
Send Message Button
to put
the matrix into firmware update mode. Press the
Disconnect
button and
run the firmware
. When the firmware has
finished updating, press the reconnect button and powercyle
the matrix (turn off and on). Updates are now active and the
MX-0808-HDBT firmware is now updated.
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