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MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
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Matrix Software
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Two software programs accompany the MVX 128 A switcher:
• The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the
switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 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 MVX 128 A front panel buttons.
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 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 Setup.exe from
the CD-ROM 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:\MTRX50 directory and places two
icons (MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program and MATRIX Switcher+ Help) into a
group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.
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The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its
operation is limited to the features and confi guration of your switcher.
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The MVX 128 A switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial
communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200
baud rates. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate on
page 3-33, to confi gure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the front panel.