Using the matrix switcher control software, Activating a usb port for the first time, Using the matrix switcher control – Extron Electronics MTPX Plus Series User Guide User Manual

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Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel
controls (see “

Front Panel Operations

” in the ”Operation” section) and under SIS control

(see the “

Programming Guide

” section). The Matrix Switcher+ Help icon opens the Help

file, which provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself.

NOTE: For the MTPX Plus 128, the first time you connect to the Configuration

(USB) port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears (see

figure 49

) (see

Activating a USB port for the first time

,” below).

For other connections, proceed to “

Starting and using the program

” on the

next page.

1

1

2

2

Figure 49.

Found New Hardware Wizard

Activating a USB port for the first time

For the MTPX Plus 128, the first time you connect to the Configuration (USB) port, the
Found New Hardware Wizard appears (see

figure 49

). Activate the connected USB port for

your device as follows:

NOTE: If you have not installed the latest Matrix Switchers Contol Program (version 8.0

or newer), 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

.

2.

Select the

Install the software automatically

radio button and click

Nex

t.

Follow the on-screen instructions. The wizard assigns the driver necessary to access the
switcher to the connected Configuration (USB) port (this may take a few minutes).

3.

Click

Finish

to exit the wizard.

4.

Proceed to “

Starting and using the program

” on the next page or return to the

Programming Guide

” section.

NOTE: You may need to repeat these steps if you subsequently connect the

switcher to a different USB port on the same computer..

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