Using Emulation Mode; Using The Help System - Extron electronics FOX 4G Matrix 14400 User Manual

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Using emulation mode

Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher
to the computer. To use emulation mode, do the following:
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Figure 4-18 — Comm port selection window
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Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of
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Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX
Switcher + Control Pgm.
The Comm Port Selection window (figure 4-18) appears.
Choose Emulate, and click OK.
Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides
a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking
Cancel provides a blank setup window to get you started.
Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and
click OK.
Select the number of video boards and audio boards and the matrix model for
which you are preparing a configuration, and click OK.
Continue using the program as described on page 4-7.
From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-
click on the MATRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right).
From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Help >
Contents on the menu bar.
From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, press the F1 key.