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Contents
Introduction ............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................ 1
About the FPC 5500 ........................................... 1
About the Matrix 12800 System ......................... 2
About the FOX Matrix 14400 System .................. 3
About the FOX Matrix 320x System .................... 4
Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms ................... 5
FPC Installation and Operation .......................... 6
Installation Overview ........................................... 6
Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel
Controller .......................................................... 7
Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly ....................... 7
Bottom Panel Connections .................................. 8
Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring ............... 10
Front Panel Features and Operation .................. 11
Upgrading the Software .................................... 11
Matrix System Operation .................................. 12
Introduction ...................................................... 12
Operating the Touch Panel ................................ 13
Using the Keyboards ..................................... 13
Using the Keypads ........................................ 14
Using the On-screen Scroll Boxes ................... 14
Starting up the Controller and
Logging In and Out .......................................... 15
Demo Mode .................................................... 18
Navigating the Screens ...................................... 18
User Screens ..................................................... 21
I/O Screens .................................................... 21
Viewing Ties ................................................. 21
Viewing Inputs Tied to a Specified Output ..... 23
Viewing Outputs Tied to a Specified Input ..... 24
Viewing All Ties ............................................ 24
Creating Ties ................................................. 25
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Dual
Keypad Screen ............................................. 26
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Alternate
View Screen ................................................. 27
Preset Screens ............................................... 28
Mute Screen ................................................. 31
DSVP Screen ................................................. 32
Admin Screens .................................................. 33
Status Screen ................................................ 33
Status Screen, System Area ........................... 34
Status Screen, BME Area ............................... 34
Status Screen, Physical Layout ....................... 35
Remotes Screen ............................................ 35
TCP/IP Screen .................................................... 36
Password Fields ............................................. 37
Date Field ..................................................... 37
Time (GMT) Field ........................................... 37
Matrix Name Field ......................................... 37
Hardware Address Field ................................. 38
Matrix IP Address Field .................................. 38
Gateway IP Address Field .............................. 38
Subnet Mask Field ......................................... 38
FPC IP Address Field ...................................... 38
E-Mail Screen .................................................... 39
Mail Server IP Address Field ........................... 40
Mail Server E-Mail User Name Field ............... 40
Mail Server Password Field ............................ 40
E-mail Addressee Fields ................................. 41
Miscellaneous Screen ........................................ 41
File Manager Screen ...................................... 42
Function Keys Screen .................................... 43
I/O Physical Connectors Screen ...................... 45
Naming Inputs and Outputs .......................... 46
Show Screen-Saver........................................ 46
Calibrate TouchScreen Button ....................... 46
Re-Install FPC Software Button ...................... 46
Setup Screens ................................................... 47
Delay Screen ................................................. 47
Audio Screen ................................................ 48
Reset Screen ................................................. 49
Subnetting — A Primer ..................................... 50
Reference Information ....................................... 52
Specifications .................................................... 52