Configuring The Matrix In Dante Controller; Device Name; Receiver And Transmitter Names - Extron electronics FOX3 Matrix Series User Manual

Configuring the Matrix in Dante Controller

Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the Matrix to a Dante network via the rear panel
AT port (see figure 2,

Device Name

Multiple devices on the same Dante network can present difficulty in identifying individual
devices. To avoid confusion and difficulty, ensure the following steps are taken:
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ATTENTION:
In Dante Controller, a device can be renamed to identify the device on the audio network.
The default device name of the Matrix consists of the model name, followed by the last six
characters of the Dante interface MAC address (for example, FOX3AT-1b6c78). In addition
to renaming the device, individual Transmitter (Tx) and Receiver (Rx) channels can be
renamed.
The Dante device name must be set before making any connections to other devices
on the Dante network. Renaming a device after making connections removes existing
connections to and from that device. Refer to
on page 51 for renaming procedure.

Receiver and Transmitter Names

In addition to renaming a device, individual transmitter and receiver channels can be
renamed in Dante Controller. Rename transmitter and receiver channels to reflect the
location of the device or the purpose of the transmitter or receiver. Ensure transmitter and
receiver channels are renamed before making audio connections between devices. Refer to
Renaming a Receiver or Transmitter
ATTENTION:
on page 9) and power the device.
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Connect devices to the Dante network one at a time.
Rename each device before making audio connections in Dante Controller.
Rename each device with a unique and meaningful identifier.
Rename each device before the next device is connected to the Dante network.
• It is essential that a Dante device be named before audio subscriptions with other
devices are established. Existing subscriptions are removed when a device is
renamed.
• Il est essentiel qu'un appareil Dante soit nommé avant l'établissement des
abonnements audio avec d'autres appareils. Les abonnements existants sont
supprimés lorsqu'un appareil est renommé.
It is essential that a Dante device be named before audio subscriptions with other
•
devices are established. Existing subscriptions are removed when a device is
renamed.
• Il est essentiel qu'un appareil Dante soit nommé avant l'établissement des
abonnements audio avec d'autres appareils. Les abonnements existants sont
supprimés lorsqu'un appareil est renommé.
Renaming the Matrix in Dante Controller
on page 53 for renaming procedure.
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