Setup guide

Installing and Starting the Control Program
Another way to operate the switcher is via the Windows
®
-based
Matrix Switchers Control Program. This program is contained on the
Extron Software Products DVD (included with the switcher). Run
this program on a PC connected to a serial port (item
c
on page 7),
Ethernet port (item
d
on page 7), or USB port (item
i
on page 8)
on the switcher. The program must be installed on a Windows-based
computer and cannot be run from the DVD.
NOTE: For details on operating the program see the “Matrix
Software” section in the DMS 1600 and DMS 3600 User
Guide.
Installing the Program
NOTE: To run this program while your computer is connected to
the Configuration (USB) port, use version 8.0 or newer of
the Matrix Switchers Control Program.
1. Insert the DVD into the drive. The Extron software DVD window
should appear automatically.
Figure 7. Software DVD Window
NOTE: If the window does not open automatically, run
Launch.exe from the DVD.
2. Click the Software tab.
3. Scroll to the Matrix Switchers program and click
Install.
Figure 8. Select Matrix Switchers Program
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation program creates
a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix_Switchers directory and an
“Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers” group folder. It installs the
following four programs:
• MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program
• MATRIX Switcher+ Help
• Uninstall MATRIX Switcher
• Check for Matrix Updates
First-time Connection Considerations
LAN port connection
If you connect your PC to the switcher via the LAN port, and it
is the first time you have done so, you may change the default
settings (IP address, subnet mask, and [optional] administrator name
and password) on the controller (see "Configuring for Network
Communication" for details.)
USB port connection
When you connect your PC to the DMS matrix switcher via the USB
port for the first time, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens.
1
1
Activate the connected USB port for your device as follows:
NOTE: If you have not installed the latest Matrix Switchers
Control Program, click Cancel and install the program.
Reconnect the switcher to the Configuration port.
1. Select the No, not this time radio button and click Next.
The wizard installs the necessary driver to access the switcher via
the Configuration (USB) port (this may take a few minutes).
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