Barco 8x8 Network Router User Manual


 
MatrixPRO • 16x16 and 8x8 HD/SD-SDI Router • User’s Guide 21
3. Operation
Menu Structure
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From the System Menu, select VFD Brightness to adjust the vacuum fluorescent display
(VFD) brightness.
To change brightness:
1. Press
SEL, then rotate the selector knob until the desired brightness is achieved.
2. Press
SEL to accept the new value, then ESC to return to menu navigation.
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From the System Menu, select Serial Mode to display the Serial Mode Menu.
Figure 3-7. MatrixPRO Serial Mode Menu
This sub-menu enables you to determine the mode of serial communication. The choices
are RS-232 or RS-485. RS-232 signalling is used when there is a direct connection
between a control function and the switcher. RS-485 signalling is used when there are
many devices attached to a party-line communications ring. Each Node on the party-line is
assigned a number for addressing purposes.
To determine the mode of serial communication:
1. Press
SEL to enter the edit mode, indicated by the edit cursor (#).
2. Rotate the selector knob to access the two modes.
3. Press SEL to make the desired choice, then press ESC to exit.
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From the System Menu, select RS-232 Settings to display the RS-232 Settings Menu.
Figure 3-8. MatrixPRO RS-232 Settings Menu
This menu allows control of serial communications parameters for both RS-232 and RS-
485. The parameters listed above show the default settings that result from a Factory
Reset, or by issuing a Reset from this menu.
SERIAL MODE
> RS-232
RS-232 SETTINGS
> Baud Rate 57600
Parameters N81
Handshaking ON
Reset