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Controlling the MX-0816-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
04
Send Message Window
05
Send Message button
06
Com Port Connect State & connect
/disconnect button
07
Com Port Connect
08
Output Select switch
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Input Select switch
10
Save Current Output Mode 1, 2 or 3
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Select Saved Output Mode 1, 2 or 3
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Settings
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Net Set
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IR Set
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EDID Set
16
ISP - selecting this option puts the
device into data firmware mode to
update system firmware.
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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
Output 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
MX-0816-HDBT.
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.
Com port state indicates whether the com port is able to
communicate with the switch
Function Buttons
These functions are for the com port only - the 485 port is invalid.
Settings
As on the touch screen display of the matrix, the setting function contains the following:
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EDID conditions - to specify EDID conditions to encourage device communication. See p.10
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UTP outputs - this section does not apply to HDBT systems. PRO matrix models only.
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IR Back setting - Toggles the IR callback on/off. See p.11
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Long cable mode - Allows selection of Long Cable mode combinations. see p.11
•
Equalization setting - Allows EQ settings to be altered by output port
•
EDID copy details - Allows EDID to be copied to specific inputs from specific outputs.
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EDID settings same as with touch screen
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IR is only possible with this setting turned
ON
03
LC mode description as with touch screen. To change
settings, press
‘unlock’
and enter
877379
Note: this password cannot be changed
04
EQ settings same as with touch screen
05
choose EDID copy options from input 1-8 to Output 1-16
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Restores all settings to factory default
07
Quit to exit settings
PLEASE NOTE
The advanced button can be
activated but settings will NOT be changed in
the MX-0816-HDBT. This feature is for dual
cable PRO matrix models only. HDBT uses
single cable transmission.
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• Connected
for communication
enabled
• Disconnected
for communication
disabled.
Note:
When connected, the only option will be to
Disconnect, and vice versa.
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The
Com Select drop box
offers options of Com Ports to
connect to – COM 1-10
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Output port select
(display) and
Input port select
(source) buttons allow the selection of specific combinations
of displays and sources within the switch. You can
save your selections by allocating your choices to
Save
buttons 1, 2
or
3
. You can recall previously saved output/
input arrays by pressing the Mode
1, 2
or
3
buttons.
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