Extron Electronics Matrix 200 - Manual (Page 71)

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual
Chapter 5 • Windows® Software Control
Extron’s Matrix 100/200 Help Contents
To learn how to use Help, press F1 or choose Using Help from the Help menu.
The Matrix Control program communicates with the Extron Matrix 100 and 200
Switchers through the unit’s RS-232/422 port (defaults to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop, no
parity). It presents the same functions found on the Front-Panel controller, but in an
interactive graphical interface. Because settings to the Matrix (Ties, Presets,
Sequences, Audio config) are stored in the unit’s memory, several modes of
‘programming’ are possible. It provides 4 major methods:
■ Remote control and programming of the unit in real time through the RS-232 port.
■ Saving unit’s settings for later restoration to the same unit (backup) or copying to
(programming) another unit. Multiple configurations (programs) can be saved to disk
and any one quickly reloaded later, providing an unlimited number of possible
setups.
■ Creating Program byte-strings for application to the Matrix through a third-party
control system.
■ Emulation (off-line) programming of the unit’s settings for copying to a unit at a later
time or another place. Emulation mode also allows creation of programs for any
possible Matrix hardware configuration without being connected to such a unit.
To load a demonstration set of Ties, Presets and Sequences to your Matrix (or Emulate
one) Restore from the DEMO.INI file which was installed with the Control Program. Use
NEW.INI to clear all settings in a unit.
For Help on specific screens and buttons, click the appropriate item below:
Buttons & Controls of the Matrix Main Screen (graphically)
Buttons & Controls of the All other Screens
Note that pressing F1 from within the program will provide context-sensitive Help.
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Matrix 100/200 Help
Double-click on the Help Icon (or press F1 at any time) to open the Help
Window. Below is an example of what this might look like.
As with all Windows® Help files, clicking on the underlined words will provide
more detailed help.