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1Matrox® MuraControl™ for Windows®User Guide (for software version 3.00)20179-301-03002014.02.25

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 105 MuraControlThis section provides information on your MuraControl settings and explains how to connect

11 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide5.2 MuraControl settingsMuraControl settings enable you to manage your windows and controllers. Confirm

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 125.3 Stopping the applianceClick Stop the appliance to stop your appliance. You’ll be prompted to confirm

13 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide6LayoutsThis enables you to configure and manage your layout, specify the settings of your layout, and m

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 146.2.1.2 ImagesThe background image of your layout. Background images are used at their original resoluti

15 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide6.2.1.5 TransparencyAdjust the transparency level for your window.6.2.2 BorderYou can change the appeara

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 166.3.4 Show side panelWith this feature, you can quickly switch between layouts already created. Click th

17 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide6.7 MarqueeUse this to add, edit, and manage scrolling text (marquee) across your Mura MPX-based display

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 187 WindowsThis section describes how to manage your windows and modify the properties of your windows.7.1

19 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide7.3 SettingsThe properties enable you to change the appearance of your windows. To view these settings,

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 2Contents1 About this user guide...

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 207.3.3 CroppingUse this to crop the content of your window. Enter the values, in pixels, to crop the Left

21 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide7.3.5 Text overlayProvides full control of your text overlays by enabling you to adjust such settings as

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 227.3.6 Image overlayYou can use an image as an overlay over the video input. The image overlay is used ov

23 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide2Under Window Manager, create a folder called Images, and copy your images to this folder. (MuraControl

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 248 SourcesThis section describes how to add, view, and modify the settings for your sources.8.1 Source ma

25 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide8.2 Adding a sourceThe following provides information on how to add an application source to MuraControl

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 264A new dialog box will open. Select the Sources you want to use, then move them to the Selected sources

27 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide8.3 SettingsThe properties enable you to change the settings for your sources. To view these settings, c

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 28TypeSpecifies the type of connection or source file used by the stream. The possible types are:Componen

29 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide8.3.2 CroppingUse this to adjust the size of your source. Enter the values, in pixels, to crop the Left,

3 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide7 Windows...

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 308.3.3.1 Text overlayProvides full control of your text overlays by enabling you to adjust settings such

31 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User GuideBackground colorThe RGB color used with an opaque background. If a transparent background is used, this

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 328.3.4 Image overlayYou can use an image as an overlay over the video input. The image overlay is used ov

33 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide9ViewThis section explains how to create grids and grid lines to help you better position your windows a

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 349.4 Grid linesThis option enables you to specify the exact position for your grid line.To add a vertical

35 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide10 SchedulesThis option enables you to schedule your layouts to automatically change at specified times.

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 3610.1.2.3Renaming an itemTo rename an i tem, cl i ck Rename, enter a new name for your item, then click

37 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide11 Troubleshooting11.1Common problems and solutionsThis section addresses common problems that could pre

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 3812 Appendix – Creating a display wall layoutCreating a display wall layout involves adding a new layout,

39 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide12.1.3Select your sourceTo select a source for your windows:1Select a window from your layout.2Under Win

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 41 About this user guideYour Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using Matrox MuraCon

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 4013 Notes13.1 GeneralThis section provides more information on issues related to your software.Universal

41 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide14 Customer support14.1Matrox Web Our Web site has product literature, press releases, technical materia

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 4214.2.2Program specific problemsIf a problem appears with a specific program, please give us the followin

The USB dongle used for Matrox MuraControl for Windows has the following regulatory certifications:USAFCC Compliance StatementRemark for the Matrox ha

(VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment

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5 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide2 OverviewMatrox MuraControl for Windows is a program that enables you to manage your Matrox Mura MPX-bas

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 63 Installing MuraControl softwareThis section describes how to install Matrox MuraControl for Windows.3.1

7 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide4 Getting started with MuraControlThis section describes how to access MuraControl software and provides

Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide 84.3 Understanding the main interfaceMuraControl features and controls are divided into categories on the

9 Matrox MuraControl for Windows – User Guide4.5.1 Shortcut menuUse the shortcut menu to quickly modify your display wall layout.To access the shortcu