Extron electronics DTP CrossPoint 4K Series - Emulate Mode Vs. Live Mode

DTP CrossPoint 4K Series Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 126
Emulate mode vs. Live mode
The DSP Configurator program always starts in Emulate mode. In Emulate mode, you can
perform all of the functions available in the DSP Configurator program, without connecting
a switcher to the computer, and save all of the ties and settings to a configuration file on
your PC. When you open the file via the DSP Configurator program, the program restores
all ties and settings as the current configuration (emulated if in Emulate mode or live, in the
switcher, if in Live mode) and makes presets saved in the file available for recall.
Synchronizing: pull vs. push
When you switch to Live mode, after opening the program in Emulate mode, you need to
synchronize the switcher and the DSP Configurator program. You are given the opportunity
to either:
• Pull data from the switcher and update the configuration of the DSP Configurator
program.
• Push data from the DSP Configurator program to the switcher, overwriting ties, settings,
and presets in the switcher.
You can also switch to Live mode and then tailor the audio settings in real time, while
listening to the audio output with a critical ear.
Selecting Live mode and pulling data
Switch from Emulate mode to Live mode as follows:
NOTE: Extron recommends connection via an Ethernet LAN port for DSP Configurator.
1. Click the Mode Live button (see figure 70,
1
). The Connect to device dialog box
opens, with either the TCP/IP tab, the USB tab, or RS-232 tab active.
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Figure 70. Selecting Live Mode
2. As needed, click either the:
• TCP/IP tab (
2
) (for LAN port connection [preferred] — Proceed to step 3 on the
next page).
• USB tab (
2
) (for front panel Configuration port connection — Proceed to step 4).
NOTE: Do not select the RS-232 tab. Configuration is too complex for this port.