Document Outline

• Introduction
  • About this Guide
  • About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher
  • Definitions
  • Features
• Installation
  • Setup and Installation Checklist
    • Get Ready
    • Perform Physical Installation
    • Install Software
  • Rear Panel Cabling and Features
    • Video Input and Output
      • Computer video group
      • Low resolution video group
    • Audio input and output
      • Audio inputs (either input subgroup)
      • Audio outputs (computer/audio output subgroup only)
    • Serial Ports
    • Ethernet Connection
      • Cabling
      • RJ-45 connector wiring
    • Reset Button and LED
    • Power
  • Front Panel Configuration Port
• Operation
  • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • Input and Output Buttons and LEDs
      • Input buttons and LEDs
      • Output buttons and LEDs
    • Control Buttons and LEDs
    • I/O Controls
    • Input and Output Label Panels
  • Front Panel Operations
    • Front Panel Security Lockouts
    • Power
    • Creating a Configuration
      • Example 1: Creating a set of computer video and audio ties
      • Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of computer video and audio ties
      • Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of computer video and audioties
      • Example 4: Creating a set of low resolution video and audio ties
    • Viewing a Configuration
      • Example 5: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties
    • Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs
      • Example 6: Muting and unmuting an output
    • Using Global Presets
      • Example 7: Saving a global preset
      • Example 8: Recalling a global preset
    • Selecting Composite Video or S-video
      • Example 9: Selecting the S-video format for an input
    • Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level
      • Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level
    • Viewing and Adjusting the Output Volume
      • Reading the displayed volume
      • Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level
    • Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)
      • Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0
      • Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1
    • Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel
    • Selecting the Baud Rate of the RS-232 Primary Port
  • Rear Panel Operations
    • Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5)
    • Performing a Hard Reset
  • Optimizing the Audio
  • Troubleshooting
  • Configuration Worksheets
    • Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
    • Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
    • Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
    • Blank Configuration Worksheet
• Programming Guide
  • RS-232 Ports
    • Rear Panel Remote Ports
    • Front Panel Configuration Port
  • Ethernet (LAN) Port
    • Ethernet Connection
    • Default IP Addresses
    • Establishing a Connection
    • Connection Timeouts
    • Number of Connections
    • Using Verbose Mode
  • Host-to-Switcher Instructions
  • Switcher-initiated Messages
  • Switcher Error Responses
  • Using the Command and Response Tables
    • Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
    • Symbol Definitions
    • Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands
    • Symbol definitions
  • Special Characters
• Matrix Software
  • Matrix Switchers Control Program
    • Installing the Software
      • Software Operation via a Serial Port
      • Software Operation via Ethernet
    • Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software
      • IP Settings/Options window
        • Address and Name fields
        • Hardware Address field
        • Use DHCP check box
        • Date, Time (local), and GMT (offset) fields
        • Sync Time to PC button
        • Use Daylight Savings check box
        • Administrator Password and User Password fields
      • Updating firmware
        • Ethernet-connected firmware upload
        • Serial-port-connected firmware upload
      • Uploading HTML files
      • Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and trash can
      • Windows menus
        • File menu
        • Tools menu
        • Audio Input Configuration selection
        • Master-Reset selection
      • Using Emulation Mode
  • Button-Label Generator Program
    • Using the Button-Label Generator Software
• HTML Operation
  • Opening the Embedded Web Pages
  • Status Tab
    • System Status Page
  • Configuration Tab
    • System Settings Page
      • IP Settings fields
        • Unit Name field
        • DHCP radio buttons
        • IP Address field
        • Gateway IP Address field
        • Subnet Mask field
        • MAC Address
        • Firmware field
      • Date/Time Settings fields
    • Video Input Settings Page
    • Passwords Page
    • Firmware Upgrade Page
  • File Management Tab
    • File Management Page
  • Control Tab
    • Set and View Ties Page
      • Creating or deleting a tie
    • RGB and Audio Settings Page
      • Change the input gain and attenuation
      • Mute and unmute one or all outputs
      • Change the output volume level
    • Global Presets Page
      • Saving a preset
      • Recalling a preset
  • File Management Tab
  • Control Tab
  • Special Characters
• Ethernet Connection
  • Ethernet Link
    • Ethernet Connection
    • Default IP Address
    • Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address
    • Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address
    • Configuring the MPX 866 A Matrix Switcher for Network Use via theARP Command
    • 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
• Reference Information
  • Specifications
  • Part Numbers
    • MPX 866 A Part Numbers
    • Optional Accessories
    • Cables
      • Bulk cable and termination tools
      • Terminated cable assemblies
  • Mounting the Switcher
    • UL Requirements
    • Mounting Instructions
  • Button Labels
    • Printing Instructions
    • Button Label Blanks
• Inside rear cover: warranty