Extron MVX 88 VGA & Audio Matrix Switcher Firmware 1.04

Fixes:

- Corrected MUX IC lock-up issues during initial power up – In the prior version of firmware, the matrix switcher’s Audio and Video multiplexer IC could lock-up during initial power up, causing audio and video output distortions. This has been corrected in version 1.04.

Installation steps:

1. Download the firmware file (.exe).
2. Extract the firmware file by running the executable file.
3. Connect the computer to either switcher serial port.
4. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher.
5. Click Tools > Update Firmware... .The Extron Firmware Loader appears.
6. Click Browse. The open file window appears.
7. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open. The Firmware Loader returns to the top. Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade. The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the MTPX Plus switcher. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the switcher automatically reverts to the factory-installed firmware.
8. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin. The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the upload progress. The firmware upload may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100% , and Status is listed as Completed , the firmware loader utility resets the switcher.
9. When the Firmware Loader reports, “Transfer complete!”, click the Exit button on the Firmware Loader and then again on the port configuration window. The Firmware Loader and the Matrix Switchers Control Program exit.

About VGA & Audio Matrix Switcher Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.