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Extron • Matrix 3200/6400 Series • User’s Manual

Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software

• The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200/6400 System to determine

its hardware configuration (type and size of each connected BME). It then reads

the system’s settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical

representation of the unit’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the Main screen

(Figure 3-5.A & B). It also reads the MTRX6400.INI file (saved from last session)

to draw Icons for each I/O (if any had been applied in previous programming

sessions) to make the graphical representation even more friendly.

NOTE: If this is a new system that has not been virtualized yet or one that has

had its map cleared, the graphical representation and all information shown on

the Virtual Map screen may be invalid at this time.

• From the menu on the Main screen, click SYSTEM-CONFIG to show the Virtual

Map screen (see Figure 3-4.A). From the Virtual Map screen menu, click

ONFIGURE|PHYSICAL SWITCHERS to show the Physical Configuration screen (Figure

3-3.A). Examine

this screen to

ensure that all

BMEs

were seen and

their type and size

is being reported

as expected. Click

on the ‘Close’

button to return to

the Virtual Map

screen.

• From the Virtual Map screen menu, click C

ONFIGURE|VIRTUAL SWITCHER to show the

Virtual Configuration screen. This screen shows how the physical system will be

mapped into a virtual system switcher by the Windows program (see Figure 3-

4.B). You may need to make some choices at this time that affect how many

virtual planes will be created and how many virtual inputs and outputs will exist.

For example, if a Sync BME was found, the program needs you to decide

whether to use composite sync (1 plane) or separate H and V sync (2 planes).

You need to decide how you want the initial map assignments organized,

whether as ‘Repeat-Pattern’ (e.g. RGBRGB..B) or ‘Group-by-Plane’ (e.g.

RRRRGG..BBB). You may also change the ordering of the planes with this

screen and affect which physical connectors get which signals. For example, in a

Wideband system, instead of being in RGB order, you can change it to BGR

order by using the radio buttons in each plane’s choices.

Note that you may play with the settings in this screen without causing any

changes to the system’s map until you press the ‘OK’ button. Even after

committing the changes and viewing them in the Virtual Map screen, you can still

return to this Virtual Configuration screen later and virtualize the system

differently. Changes can be made freely UNTIL you begin to make ties, save

presets, create rooms, or name your virtual inputs and outputs because the

number of virtual inputs and outputs may be changed by re-virtualizing. Click on

the ‘OK’ button to return to the Virtual Map screen.

• In the Virtual Map screen, examine the physical layout of the BMEs and how the

virtualization process assigned the input and output connectors to various

planes. You can return to the Virtual Configuration screen if you wish to change

the mapping at this time by clicking CONFIGURE|VIRTUAL SWITCHER again. If the map

looks correct, you may optionally assign names (up to 12 characters long) to any

of the virtual inputs or outputs from the Virtual Map screen at any time. Names

can also be read and edited from the system’s front panel controller, if present.

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FIGURE 3-3.A

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