Extron Electronics MPX Plus 866 A Rev. B - Manual (Page 109)

5-3 MPX Plus 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Switcher Software
PRELIMINAR
Y
4 . Follow the on-screen instructions.
By default, the installation of the DSP Configurator program creates a
C:\Program Files\Extron\DSP_Configurator directory, and it places the
following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\DSP
Configurator”:
• DSP Configurator
• DSP Configurator Help
• Uninstall DSP Configurator
• Check for DSP Configurator Updates
By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates
a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the
following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix
Switchers”:
• MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program
• MATRIX Switcher+ Help
• Uninstall MATRIX Switcher
• Check for Matrix Updates
Software operation via serial port
The MPX Plus switcher can support remote control via either rear panel RS-232
port or the front panel Configuration port. The program can operate at 9600, 19200,
38400, or 115200 baud rates for either port. See “Selecting the RS-232 Primary port’s
baud rate” in chapter 3, “Operation”, to configure the rear panel Remote RS-232
Primary port from the front panel. See the Serial port configuration commands on
page 4-20 to configure any of the serial ports using an SIS command.
Software operation via Ethernet
When a matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users
can operate it, locally or remotely, using the DSP Configurator or the Matrix
Switchers Control Program. See “Ethernet connection”, in chapter 2, “Installation”,
for installation details.
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet for the Matrix Switchers Control
Program may be password protected. There are two levels of password protection:
administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all switching capabilities
and editing functions. Users can select inputs and outputs, set and recall presets,
and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same password or
no password is required for logging on, all personnel log on with administrator
privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are blocked in the
applicable programs when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options screen of the Matrix Switchers Control Program
(figure 5-26 on page 5-44) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via
the RS-232 link or if logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing
settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See “IP Settings/Options window” later
in this chapter for more details.