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8.When the firmware uploading is complete, a dialog box appears and asks you

to exit the firmware update utility program if the new firmware loaded correctly (if the correct firmware version is displayed in the program window, as shown in the example below)

PRELIMINARY

or

to run the utility again (perform step 5 of this procedure) if the firmware did not load correctly.

Follow the on-screen directions to complete the process.

NWhen you recycle power, power off the switcher for at least 4 seconds, then restore power.

Using the help program

For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, click on the Help menu from within the MediaLink control program, or select the MediaLnk Help icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder on your start menu.

For explanations of buttons or functions, click on the tabs in the help screen to reach the desired screen. Use a mouse or the Tab and Enter keys to select a button or function. A description and tips on using the program appears on screen.

Key to file names

File name

Description

________.MLK

User-saved MLC/MLC-MLS/MLS configuration file. This

 

includes adjustments/settings. If the MLS is connected to an

 

MLC (MediaLink Controller), the file also contains whatever

 

driver (if any) was installed in the MLC 206 at the time the file

 

was saved. See the MediaLink Controllers User’s Manual for

 

details.

________.s19

Extron-supplied firmware update file. When the firmware

 

is replaced, the switcher is also automatically reset to factory

 

default settings.

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