Document Outline

• Chapter 1 • Introduction
  • About the Matrix 12800 Switchers
  • Features
  • Definitions
• Chapter 2 • Installation
  • Installation Overview
  • Rack Mounting the Switcher
    • UL guidelines
    • Mounting instructions
  • Rear Panel Connections and Settings
    • Pre-virtualization operations
      • BME settings
      • Serial ports
      • Ground
        • UL guidelines for ground
      • Power
    • Virtualization/Control Software
      • Installing the software
      • Starting the software
    • Post-Virtualization operations
      • Wideband video, low resolution video, and sync connections (wideband, video, and sync BMEs only)
      • Audio connections (audio BMEs only)
      • Remote control panel, front panel controller, and Ethernet connections
        • Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring
      • External sync connections (wideband and video BMEs only)
  • Other Settings
    • Serial port protocol switches
    • Baud rate switches
    • Sync termination switches
    • IP parameters initialization
• Chapter 3 • Virtualization/Control Software
  • Explaining Virtual I/O Switching
  • Virtualization/Control Program
    • Creating a virtual I/O switching system (map)
    • Reassigning virtual I/O connectors
    • Creating rooms within the system
    • Remote controlling the Matrix 12800 system
      • Ties
      • Presets
        • Save a preset
        • Recall or delete a preset
      • Icons and captions
    • Programming the matrix offline (emulate mode)
    • Saving and restoring matrix settings
    • Creating program byte strings
    • Ethernet operation
      • Logging on to the switcher via the Ethernet
      • Ethernet protocol settings
        • Address and Name fields
        • Date and Time (GMT) fields
        • Administrator Password, User Password, and Mail Server Password fields
        • E-mail Addressee fields
    • Windows buttons and drop boxes
      • Main screen menu bar options
        • File menu 
        • System-Config selection — 
        • Tools menu 
        • Preferences menu 
      • Virtual map screen menu bar options
        • Return to main
        • Configure menu 
  • Special Characters
• Chapter 4 • Programming Guide
  • RS-232/RS-422 Ports
  • Ethernet (LAN) Port
    • Ethernet connection
    • Default IP addresses
    • Establishing a connection
    • Number of connections
  • Host-to-Switcher Instructions
  • Switcher-Initiated Messages
  • Switcher Error Responses
  • Using the Command and Response Tables
    • Symbol definitions
    • Command and response table for SIS commands
    • Symbol definitions
    • Command and response table for IP SIS commands
  • Special Characters
• Chapter 5 • Web Operations
  • Download the Startup Page
  • Status Tab
    • System Status page
    • BME Status page
    • MKP/MCP Status page
    • DSVP page
  • Configuration Tab
    • System Configuration page
      • Administration fields
      • Matrix IP settings fields
        • Name field
        • IP Address field
        • Gateway IP Address field
        • Subnet Mask field
        • Hardware Address field
    • Email Settings page
      • Mail IP Address field
      • User Name field
      • Password field
      • Email Address fields
  • File Management Tab
    • File Management page
  • Control Tab
    • Set and View Ties page
    • RGBHV Settings page
      • Changing the input gain and attenuation (systems with audio BMEs)
      • Muting and unmuting one or all outputs
      • Changing the RGB delay
    • Global Presets page
      • Saving a preset
      • Recalling a preset
    • Physical Connections pages
• Chapter 6 • Upgrades and Maintenance
  • Opening and Closing the Matrix Switcher
    • Opening the switcher
    • Closing the switcher
  • Removing and Installing the Fan Assembly
  • Removing and Installing the Power Supply Module
    • Removing the power supply module
    • Installing the power supply module
  • Replacing the Fuse
  • Removing and Cleaning the Filter
  • Setting the DIP Switches
    • Swapping the serial port protocol (RS-232/RS-422)
    • Changing the serial port baud rate
    • Changing the sync termination
  • Removing and Installing the Controller Card and Replacing the Firmware
    • Removing the primary or redundant controller card
    • Updating the firmware
    • Installing the controller card
  • Removing and Installing the I/O Card and Setting the Audio Gain
    • Removing the I/O card
    • Setting the default audio gain
    • Installing the I/O card
  • Troubleshooting
    • Power supplies
    • Controller cards
    • Input/output cards
    • Cooling
    • Communication with the FPC 5000
• Appendix A • Ethernet Connection
  • Ethernet Link
    • Ethernet connection
    • Default address
      • Pinging to determine Matrix IP Address
      • Pinging to determine Web IP address
    • Connecting as a Telnet client
      • Telnet tips
        • Open
        • Escape character and Esc key
        • Local echo
        • Set carriage return-line feed
        • Close
        • Help
        • Quit
  • Subnetting — A Primer
    • Gateways
    • Local and remote devices
    • IP addresses and octets
    • Subnet masks and octets
    • Determining whether devices are on the same subnet
• Appendix B • Reference Information
  • Specifications
  • Part Numbers and Accessories
    • Matrix 12800 BMEs
    • Optional accessories
    • Cables
      • Bulk cable and termination tools
      • Terminated cable assemblies
• Inside rear cover: warranty