MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

Step 4 — Connect Outputs from MTP/HDMI U R

Digital video — Connect a display to the HDMI connector for digital video output.

Analog video — Connect the analog outputs as shown at right.

Audio — Connect a suitable audio device, such as powered speakers, to the 5-pole captive screw audio output connector for a balanced or unbalanced, dual mono audio signal. Wire connector as shown at right.

Component Video –

Composite Video –

RS-232 Control (Analog Side) –

 

 

Connect to these 3 BNCs.

Connect to this BNC.

NOT USED IN THE MLS 608 D SYSTEM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232

 

 

Mono output 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO GROUND.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleeve(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDI R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R-Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mono output 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

B-Y

 

 

Tx Rx

SPARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VID

 

 

NO GROUND.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Unbalanced Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mono output 1+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO L

Do not tin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB

Y/C

 

 

 

Mono output 1-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wires!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG OUTPUTS

 

 

Sleeve(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDI R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mono output 2+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGBHV and RGBS –

S-videoConnect to

Mono Audio – Connect

Mono output 2-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect to this VGA

this mini DIN connector.

to this captive screw

 

 

Balanced Output

 

 

connector.

 

 

 

 

 

connector.

Wire the audio connector as shown above.

NOTE: The audio signal is detected on the MTP input and then is distributed to the audio connector for output.

RS-232 control (digital side) — Connect a serial communications port on a display device to the

3.5mm, 3-pole captive screw connector (labeled RS-232 pass-thru) for pass-through RS-232 bidirectional communication. Wire the connector as shown at right.

NOTE: The RS-232 control port on the analog side is not used in the MLS 608 D system.

RS-232 Device Pins

Rx

Tx

Ground

Tx

MTP/HDMI

Rx

RS-232

 

Pass-thru

 

port

Step 5 — Connect Control Devices

RS-232 control — Connect a host computer or control system (such as an optional MLC 226) to the 5-pin connector (see M on page 1) for MLS switcher configuration and control via RS-232 using Extron software or Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands.

Wire the MLS as shown at right.

RS-232

MLS 608 D SA

Host

 

Tx Rx

MLS 608 D

 

rear panel

 

RS-232 Host

MLS 608 D SA

port

Rear Panel

NOTE: This serial port is independent of the front panel configuration port. Both may be used for MLS control.

RS-232 protocol (default values):

• 38400 baud •1 stop bit • no parity • 8 data bits • no flow control

NOTE: The ‘+’ and ‘-’ pins on this connector can be used to

NOTE: You must connect a ground wire between the MLC and MLS.

+12 VDC input

 

Ground (

 

 

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground (

 

 

)

 

 

 

Transmit (Tx) B

 

 

 

 

B Receive (Rx)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Transmit (Tx)

 

 

Receive (Rx) A

 

Tx/IR Rx GROUND SNSPWR GROUND OUT+12V

A+12VOUT BGROUND MOD IRIND SCPCOME

COMMON

1

2

COMMON

3

4

COMMON

5

6

 

 

CONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

A B C

D E

 

A

 

 

 

B

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELAYS

 

 

 

RS-232/IR

 

CM/IR/SCP

 

 

NORMALLY OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLC 226 IP

Bottom Panel

/xTIR GROUND

/xTIR GROUND

/xTIR GROUND

Rx

Tx

GROUND GROUND +12VIN

 

 

 

A B

 

A

B

C

MLS

PWR

 

IR/SERIAL OUT

 

 

 

 

RS-232 12V

power a controller, for example an MLC 226 IP and a connected IRCM-DV+.

NOTE: If you use cable that has

 

 

 

MLC's

a drain wire, tie the drain wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLS and

to ground at both ends.

 

 

 

Rx Tx

GROUND GROUND +12VIN

Power

 

A B

ports

 

MLS

PWR

 

 

RS-232 12V

 

RS-232 Insert port (optional) — Connect an optional control

device (for example an MLC 226 IP via the RS-232 display control port) to the 5-pin connector (see N on page 1) for pass through RS-232 communication to a connected projector or display device.

Wire the connection as shown at right.

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Ground ( )

Tx/IR

Rx

GROUND PWR SNS GROUND

+12V OUT

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

RS-232/IR

 

MLC 226 Display port

RS-232 INSERT

Tx Rx

N/A

N/A

MLS 608 D rear panel RS-232 Insert port

Step 6 — Connect Power

MLS 608 D — Plug in a standard IEC power cord from a 110 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz power source into the receptacle (see A on page 1).

Optional — Connect the 2-pole power connector (see E on page 1) for remote power to an MTP transmitter or receiver. Wire the connection as shown at right.

Optional — Connect the “+” and ”-” pins on the RS-232 connector (see M on page 1) for remote power to an optional controller (such as the MLC 226). See second note, step 4 above.

MTP/HDMI U R — Connect the 2-pole 3.5 millimeter captive screw connector from the 12 VDC,

1.0A external power supply (provided) to this receptacle on the rear panel, or connect to the 2-pole power connector (see E on page 1) on the MLS 608 D. Wire connector as shown at right.

For both devices, when power is applied the front panel power LED lights.

Smooth Ridges

A

A

Power Supply

Output Cord

SECTION A–A

2-pole Captive

Screw

Connector

Tie Wrap

3

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MLS 608 D SA, MLS 608 D, MLS 608 D MA specifications

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