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Two software programs accompany the MPX 866 A:
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Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded
from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
The program is contained on a CD-ROM and is also available on the Extron Web
site, www.extron.com. Load and run the program from the hard drive.
To install the program from the CD-ROM to the hard drive, run Launch.exe
from the CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program
occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.
By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix
Software directory and places two icons (MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program
[MTRX.exe] and MATRIX+ Switcher Help [MTRX.hlp]) into a group or folder
named "Extron Electronics".
N The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its
N The MPX switcher can support either the front panel I/O Confi guration port or
Software operation via Ethernet
When a matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, any number
of users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher Control
Program. See Ethernet connection in chapter 2, Installation, for installation details.
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two
levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full
access to all switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can select inputs
and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of
passwords. If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all
personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed
user privileges are grayed out in the Matrix Switcher Control Program when the
operator is logged on as a user.
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MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software
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The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the
switcher via the RS-232 ports and the Ethernet port, provides an easy way to
set up ties and sets of ties.
The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print
labels for the buttons on the optional front panel.
operation is limited to the features and confi guration of your MPX switcher.
the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports. The program can operate at 9600, 19200,
38400, or 115200 baud rates for either port. See Selecting the RS-232 Primary
port's baud rate in chapter 3, Operation, to confi gure the rear panel Remote
RS-232 ports from the front panel.
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