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Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d

MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program

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The ICS100 Control Software, which can be used to control the MSG matrix

switchers, requires Windows 95/98, NT, or later. The program provides

control of the switchers’ functions from a PC. Control is enabled by

connecting the switcher to a PC with a serial cable (to the Serial Port

connector), then installing and configuring the ICS100 Control Software

program in the PC. For information on remotely controlling the switcher

from a network, see Remote Control from a Network, in chapter 5 Remote

Control.

Installing the Windows

-based ICS100 Control Software

The program is contained on a single CD, which is provided with your

switcher. The program occupies approximately 2.5 MB (megabytes) of hard-

drive space. Run the program from the hard drive after installation.

To install the software from the CD onto the hard drive, put the CD in the

CD-ROM drive of your PC. The install program will autorun. Follow the

instructions that appear on the screen.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Inline Inc

directory, and it places an ICS100 icon on your Windows desktop.

Using the Software

Running the control program

1. To run the ICS100 Control Program, double-click on the

ICS100 icon on your Windows desktop. The ICS interface

screen is displayed.

Figure 4-1 — ICS100 Interface screen

Specifying your switcher model

The ICS100 Control Program will normally detect your switcher model

automatically. If not, proceed with the following:

1. Click the Inline Model drop-down menu to set the switcher model you want

to control.

2. Use the other drop-down menus to access optional device settings. The

Controls, Options, and Communications menus will change depending on

which switcher model you selected on the Inline Model menu.

Opening the Controls menu

Click the Controls option on the menu bar. A drop-down menu listing the various

options available to your switcher is displayed.

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