Extron electronic MLS 406, MLS 304SA manual Control Software for Windows, Installing the software

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Control Software for Windows

The included Extron MediaLink Control Program for Windows offers another way to control the switcher via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple Instruction Set commands. The control program’s graphical interface includes the same functions as those on the switcher’s front panel and some additional features that are available only through the Windows-based software.

The control software is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The MediaLink Control Program is included with the MLS, and updates can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The control program is contained on a CD-ROM, and it requires approximately 2 MB (megabytes) of hard disk space.

To install the software on the hard drive:

1.Run SETUP.EXE from the CD-ROM.

2.Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

By default the installation creates a C:\Extron\MediaLnk directory, in which it places three icons (MediaLink Control Program, MediaLnk Help, and Firmware Loader).

Using the control program

Many items found in the MediaLink Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls. Refer to chapter three for details on features and settings. The MediaLink Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. Some features are only available via this control program. These features are described in the sections of this chapter that correspond to the parts of the control program where the features are found.

1.To run the control program, select the MediaLnk Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder on your start menu.

The Comm menu appears on the screen.

2.Select the comm port that is connected to the MLS’s RS-232/MLC/IR port. The Extron MediaLink Control Program windows appear. The port and firmware information are displayed at the bottom of the screen. There are two views available: the User Mode screen, and the Switcher (MLS) Configuration screen.

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Contents MediaLink Switchers MLS 304MA, MLS 304SA, MLS 406, MLS 406MA, MLS 406SAConsignes de Sécurité Français PrecautionsSafety Instructions English Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschInstallation Quick Start MLS 304MA, MLS 406, MLS 406MAVideo Configuration Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One About this Manual FeaturesIntroduction About the MLS 304 Series and the MLS 406 SeriesTwo Important Safety Instructions InstallationUL/Safety Requirements MLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series InstallationMounting the Switcher Tabletop useRack mounting MLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series Installation Power, input, and control connectionsPower connection Rear Panels and CablingInput Type Signal BNC Color Balanced Mono InputInstallation, cont’d MLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series InstallationIR Link IR signal repeater Control connectionThat has an external power supply Video output, local monitor, and audio output connections Video outputsAudio outputs Unbalanced Mono Output Balanced Mono Output Wiring for 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers MA models Ohm Total LoadSpeakers Tapped at 7.5 Watts Each Equals 15 Watts Total Wiring for 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers SA models Stereo OutputSpeaker arrangement examples Examples of speaker layoutsApplication Diagrams MLCExtron MLC ProjectorThree MLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series Operation and Setup Operation and SetupFront Panel Features and Operation Minimum threshold at least 21%MLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series Operation and Setup Front panel security lockout executive modesSetting Up and Optimizing the Audio Resetting the switcherMLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series Operation and Setup Configuring Lineout and Preamp output levels Adjusting audio input levelsClipping level Making adjustmentsSignal detection threshold Normal rangeDA distribution amplifier mode mode Video Signal RoutingStandard mode mode RGB follow mode modeRemote Control Mode Selected input Input special conditions Monitor OutputMode Troubleshooting If the switcher does not respond to controlsIf the image does not appear or there is no sound Preliminary Four Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’s GuideHost-to-MLS communications Using the command/response tables Symbol definitionsMLS 304 Series, MLS 406Series Serial Communication Command/response table for SIS commands Command Ascii Command Response Additional descriptionAudio status for the active input Aux/Mix inputFirmware version, part number & information requests Command/response table for special function SIS commands Command Ascii Command Response ? valuesInstalling the software Using the control programControl Software for Windows User Mode Screen Special featuresSwitcher MLS Config Screen Preliminary Saving and restoring configurations File menu optionsUpdating firmware Follow the on-screen instructions Using the help program Key to file namesFile name Description AAppendix a Video SpecificationsReference Material Video input and loop-throughSync AudioMLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series Reference Material A- Audio output Lineout and Preamp Audio output mono power amp MLS 304MA, MLS 406MA onlyAudio input Included partsAudio output stereo power amp MLS 304SA, MLS 406SA only Control/remote switcherGeneral Included parts Replacement Part number Part Numbers and AccessoriesOptional accessories Accessory Part numberFrequency Response Graph for the Loudness Feature Audio Reference LevelsAudio Block Diagrams MLS 304MA audio block diagramMLS 304SA audio block diagram Utinpse LE CTMLS 406, MLS 406MA audio block diagram InputsMLS 406SA audio block diagram MLS 304 Series, MLS 406 Series Reference Material A-11This page was deliberately left blank FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA

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