Extron electronic Digital Video Scaler Series DVS 304 AD - Manual (Page 65)

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Control Software for Windows ®
The included Extron DVS 304 Control Program for Windows offers another way to
control the DVS 304 via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple Instruction Set
commands. The control program’s graphical interface includes the same functions
as those on the scaler’s front panel and some additional features that are only
available through the Windows-based software.
The control software is compatible with Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
and Windows XP. Extron’s DVS 304 Control Program is included with the scaler,
and updates can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.
com).
Downloading the software
To download the software from the Web and install it on your PC’s hard drive:
1 . On the Extron Web site, select the Download tab.
2 . On the Download Center screen, select Software from the side-bar menu on
the left.
3 . Locate the Signal Enhancement Products file from the list and click on it.
4 . Follow the onscreen instructions to download the program to your PC.
5 . Double-click the S_ENHANC.exe icon (shown at right). The Signal
Enhancement control window opens.
Installing the software from a CD
N The configuration program require approximately 32 MB of hard disk space.
To install the software on the hard drive:
1 . Insert the CD-Rom into your CD drive. The disk starts automatically.
2 . If the disk does not start automatically, run LAUNCH.EXE from the CD.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
By default, the installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\S-ENHANC
directory and places a shortcut icon in it.
Using the control program
Many items found in the DVS 304 Control Program are also accessible via front
panel controls and the LCD menus described in chapter two. Refer to chapter
two for details on features and settings. The DVS 304 Help Program provides
information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. Some
features, including the miscellaneous options, are only available via this control
program. These features are described in the sections of this chapter that
correspond to the parts of the control program where the features are found.
1. To run the control program, double-click on the DVS 304 Control Pgm icon
in the Extron Electronics group or folder. The Comm menu appears on the
screen.
2. Click on the comm port that is connected to the DVS 304’s RS-232 port or
connect through the IP address. The Extron DVS 304 Control Program
window appears.