User Guide Manual

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Matrix Software 70
Using the Software
Many items in the Windows-based Matrix Switcher Control Program are also accessible
via front panel controls (see the Operation section beginning on page 13), under SIS
control (see the Remote Configuration and Control section beginning on page 45),
and via the web pages (see the HTML Configuration and Control section beginning on
page 96). The Matrix Switcher Control Program help file provides information on settings
and on how to use the control program itself.
1. To run the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click the Matrix
Switcher + Control Pgm icon (shown at right) in the Extron
Electronics group or folder on your Start menu.
You can access this icon from your Start menu by selecting the
following:
Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers >
Matrix Switcher + Control Program
The Comm Port Selection window opens (see figure 70).
FIG_Comm Port Selection
F
Figure 70. Comm Port Selection Window
2. Choose the comm port that is connected to the HDXP RS232/RS422 port, or select
IP [LAN] or Emulate.
• If you selected a Comm port:
a. Check the baud rate displayed in the Comm Port Selection window. If you
need to change the baud rate, click the Baud button to display the baud rate
pop-up list (after you click it, the Baud button changes to OK).
b. Double-click on the desired baud rate (available selections are 9600, 19200,
38400, and 115200; the default is 9600).