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Intallation, cont’d
Matrix 12800 Switchers • Installation
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PRELIMINARY
Virtualization/Control Software
The Extron-supplied Matrix 12800 System Virtualization/Control software, which
runs on a Windows-type computer and communicates with the matrix switcher
via the Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422 ports, or each on BME 0, provides an easy way
to virtualize the matrix switcher and to set up ties and sets of ties. Virtualization
is required before system operation to map the virtual inputs and outputs to the
physical inputs and outputs.
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If your Matrix 12800 switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your
computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change an internal DIP switch.
See Chapter 6, “Upgrades and Maintenance”, for details.
The program is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows
ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to this program can be downloaded
from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).
Intalling the oftware
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Matrix 3200 and Matrix 6400 switchers use the same software as the
Matrix 12800.
The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD. Install the
software as follows:
1. Insert the DVD into the drive. The Extron software DVD window should open
automatically (see figure 2-7). If it does not self-open, run Launch.exe from the
DVD.
Figure 2-7 — Software disk window
2. Click the Software tab (figure 2-7).
3. Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8 — Software installation