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Figure 5-6 — Sample program window (complete)
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IP Settings/Options window
The IP Settings/Options window (figure 5-7) provides a location for viewing and,
if connected via the either serial port or if you are logged on via the LAN port as
an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See appendix A,
"Ethernet Connection", for basic information about IP addresses. You cannot edit
any of the fields on this screen while you are logged on as a user.
N Editing variables on the IP Settings/Options screen while connected via the
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To set up audio in Follow mode (audio and video have the same tie
configuration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window (figure 5-5).
To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie
configurations), deselect the Follow box (figure 5-6).
To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input
and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the
desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.
To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a
tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can.
For quick display of information on a specific input or output device, position
the cursor over that device in the control program window. The program
opens a window that details the connections to that device, the audio level,
and the frequency of the video signal input from or output to that device. See
the inset box in figure 5-6.
You can print a map of the current configuration by clicking File > Print Tie
Map.
LAN port can immediately disconnect the user from the switcher. Extron
recommends editing the settings on this screen using a serial port and protecting
the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator's password to
qualified and knowledgeable personnel only.
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