Smx Control Software; Installing And Starting The Smx Control Program; Installation The Program - Extron electronics SMX System User Manual

SMX Control
Software
The following software programs accompany SMX switchers:
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Both programs are compatible with Windows 2000/XP or later. Updates to these programs
can be downloaded from the Extron Website (www.extron.com).
Topics in this section include:
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Installing and Starting the SMX Control Program

The SMX can be operated via the Windows-based SMX Control Program. This program is
contained on the Extron Software Products DVD (included with the SMX). Install and run
this program on a Windows-based PC connected to either of the SMX serial ports or the
Ethernet port (see
run from the DVD.

Installation the Program

1.
The Windows-based Extron SMX Control Program, which communicates with the SMX
via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, provides an easy way to set up ties
and sets of ties.
The Extron Button-Label generator allows you to design and print labels for the SMX
front panel buttons.
Installing and Starting the SMX Control Program
Using Emulation Mode
Using the Program
• The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The SMX
does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher name,
passwords, or locally created file names.
• Unless otherwise specified, the following characters are invalid or not recom-
mended for SMX inputs:
space
b and d, on
Insert the DVD into the drive. The DVD self starts and the Extron Software window
opens.
NOTE:
• The DVD starts only if you have a DVD drive on your PC.
• If the disc does not start automatically, run LAUNCH.EXE fro the disc drive.
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