Installing Software - Extron electronics HC 404 User Manual

Via the Download Center page
1. Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within the Extron website to access
the Download
2. Click on the link for the desired software product category (such as PCS, Global
Configurator Professional, firmware, or control system device drivers) in the center of the
screen. A page opens that allows you to make more specific selections from within that
category.
3. For software, click on the link for the specific software that you need. A software
product page opens that provides a description of the software package, a list of
system requirements, a list of features, and access to the release notes, in addition to a
download link.
For drivers:
a. Click on the Control System Drivers button.
b. Select the name of the device from the drop-down list.
c. Click the link directly below the search fields to download the current "Pro Series
driver package" of all available drivers supported by the control device (the HCR).
Alternatively, search for, locate, and select the device or devices for which you need
a driver file.
d. To download a single driver rather than the package, click on the appropriate link in
the row for the product you want to control to download the driver or to download
the "communication sheet." The communication sheet provides details that may be
helpful for working with the product and its control driver.
4. For some software you can click the Download or Download Now button to begin
downloading the software file. For other software there is a link for contacting an Extron
support representative who can provide you access to the latest version.
For drivers, navigate through the alphabetically arranged list to select and download a
driver for a specific device.
Via links from search results
1.
Type the specific name of the software package (such as Global Configurator or
PCS) into the Search field in the upper right of the Extron web page and click the
magnifying glass icon. A search results page appears.
2. Click on the name of the software package. A software product page opens that
provides a description of the software package, a list of system requirements, a list of
features, and access to the release notes, in addition to a download link.
3. For some software you can click the Download or Download Now button to begin
downloading the software file. For other software there may be a link for contacting an
Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest version.

Installing Software

To install the software, do one of the following:
• Select "Run" as an option when you download the files and follow the on-screen
instructions.
• Download the software, locate where it has been stored, open (double-click) the installer
file, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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