Document Outline

• DMS Configurable Digital Video Matrix Switchers
• Safety Instructions
• FCC Class
• Contents
• Introduction
  • About this Guide
    • About the DMS Matrix Switchers
    • Features
• Installation
  • Setup and Installation Checklist
    • Rear Panel Cabling and Features
      • I/O Boards
      • Remote Port
      • Ethernet Port
      • Reset Button and LED
    • Front Panel Configuration Port
• Operation
  • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • Input and Output Buttons
      • Control Buttons
      • Power Indicators
      • Button Labels
    • Rear Panel Power Indicators (DMS 1600 and DMS 3600)
    • Front Panel Operations
      • Definitions
      • Power
      • Creating a Configuration
      • Viewing a Configuration
      • I/O Grouping
      • Using Presets
      • Muting and Unmuting Outputs
      • Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)
      • Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel
      • Background Illumination
      • Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate
    • Rear Panel Operations
      • Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5)
      • Performing a Hard Reset (Mode 1)
    • Troubleshooting
      • General Checks
      • Digital Signal Guidelines
    • Configuration Worksheets
      • Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
      • Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
      • Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
• Programming Guide
  • Local Host-Control Ports
    • Ethernet (LAN) Port
    • Host-to-Switcher Instructions
    • Switcher-Initiated Messages
    • Switcher Error Responses
    • Using the Command/Response Tables
      • Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
• Matrix Software
  • Matrix Switchers Control Program
    • Installing the Software
      • Software Operation via Ethernet
      • Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software
      • Starting the program
      • Using the program
      • IP Settings/Options Window
      • Updating Firmware
      • Uploading HTML Files
      • Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can
      • Windows Menus
      • Using Emulation Mode
      • Using the Help System
    • Button Label Generator Program
      • Installing the Button Label Generator Software
      • Using the Button Label Generator Software
• HTML Operation
  • Opening the Embedded Web Pages
    • Status Tab
      • System Status Page
      • DSVP and Physical Configuration Page
    • Configuration Tab
      • System Settings Page
      • Passwords Page
      • Email Settings Page
      • Firmware Upgrade Page
    • File Management Tab
      • File Management Page
    • Control Tab
      • Set and View Ties Page
      • EDID and Mute Settings Page
• Installation
  • Setup and Installation Checklist
    • Rear Panel Cabling and Features
      • I/O Boards
      • Remote Port
      • Ethernet Port
      • Reset Button and LED
      • Power
      • Cooling fans (DMS 1600 and DMS 3600 only)
    • Front Panel Configuration Port
• Operation
  • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • Input and Output Buttons
      • Control Buttons
      • Power Indicators
      • Button Labels
    • Rear Panel Power Indicators (DMS 1600 and DMS 3600)
    • Front Panel Operations
      • Definitions
      • Power
      • Creating a Configuration
      • Viewing a Configuration
      • I/O Grouping
      • Using Presets
      • Muting and Unmuting Outputs
      • Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)
      • Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel
      • Background Illumination
      • Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate
    • Rear Panel Operations
      • Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5)
      • Performing a Hard Reset (Mode 1)
    • Troubleshooting
      • General Checks
      • Digital Signal Guidelines
    • Configuration Worksheets
      • Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
      • Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
      • Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
• Programming Guide
  • Local Host-Control Ports
    • Ethernet (LAN) Port
    • Host-to-Switcher Instructions
    • Switcher-Initiated Messages
    • Switcher Error Responses
    • Using the Command and Response Tables
      • Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
• Matrix Software
  • Matrix Switchers Control Program
    • Installing the Software
      • Software Operation via Ethernet
      • Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software
      • Starting the program
      • Using the program
      • IP Settings/Options Window
      • Updating Firmware
      • Uploading HTML Files
      • Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can
      • Windows Menus
      • Using Emulation Mode
      • Using the Help System
    • Button Label Generator Program
      • Installing the Button Label Generator Software
      • Using the Button Label Generator Software
• HTML Operation
  • Opening the Embedded Web Pages
    • Status Tab
      • System Status Page
      • DSVP and Physical Configuration Page
    • Configuration Tab
      • System Settings Page
      • Passwords Page
      • Email Settings Page
      • Firmware Upgrade Page
    • File Management Tab
      • File Management Page
    • Control Tab
      • Set and View Ties Page
      • EDID and Mute Settings Page
    • Special Characters
• Maintenance and Modifications
  • Mounting the Switcher
    • UL Guidelines
      • Mounting Instructions
    • Removing and Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel
      • Removing the I/O Board or Blank Panel
      • Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel
    • Removing and Installing the Power Supply Module (DMS 1600 and DMS 3600)
      • Removing the Power Supply Module
      • Installing the Power Supply Module
    • Removing and Installing a Fan Module (DMS 1600 and DMS 3600)
      • Removing a Fan Module
      • Installing a Fan Module
• 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 DMS Matrix Switcher for Network use via the ARP Command
      • Connecting as a Telnet Client
      • Telnet Tips
    • Subnetting — A Primer
      • Gateways
      • Local and Remote Devices
      • IP Addresses and Octets
      • Subnet Masks and Octets
      • Determining Whether Devices are on the Same Subnet
• Warranty and Contact Info