5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller  DVI-OPT-220-Pro series  – User's Manual  16
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Software Control – Using Lightware Device 
Controller
The extender can be controlled by a computer through the LAN, RS-232 and 
          
installed on a Windows PC or Mac OS X. The application can be downloaded 
from www.lightware.com. The Windows and the Mac versions have the same 
look and functionality. 
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Install and Upgrade
Installation for Windows OS
Step 1.  Run the installer. If the User Account Control drops a pop-up 
message click Yes.
Step 2.  During the installation you will be prompted to select the type 
of the installation: normal and the snapshot install:
Normal install Snapshot install
 
The installer can update only this 
instance
Cannot be updated
Only one updateable instance can 
exist for all users
Different versions can be 
installed for all users
Comparison of the Installation Types
ATTENTION! Using the Normal install as the default value is highly 
recommended.
Installation for Mac OS X
has the same look and functionality. This type of the installer is 
updateable version with the same attributes.
over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications 
folder. If you want to copy the LDC into another location just drag the 
icon over the desired folder.
The Upgrading of the LDC
Step 1.  Run the application.
The  Device Discovery window 
appears automatically and the 
program checks the available 
   
and opens the update window if 
the LDC found updates.
The current and the update 
version number can be seen at 
the top of the window and they 
are shown in this window even 
with the snapshot install.
The Update window can be opened manually by clicking the question 
mark and the Update button.
Step 2.  Set the desired update setting in the Options section.
 ▪   Check for updates automatically option is marked, the 
 ▪ If you want to postpone the update, set the reminder by the drop 
down list.
 ▪ If necessary, the proxy settings are available by clicking the 
Setup button.
Step 3.  Click the Download update button to start the downloading.
Step 4.         Download Update 
button changes to Launch update. Click it on to install the new 
version.