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Using the help program

For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, or click on the

Help menu from within the MediaLink control program, or
double-click on the MediaLnk Help icon in the Extron Electronics
group or folder.

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/
function.  A description and tips on using the program will appear 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 206 MediaLink Controller, the file will also contain
whatever driver (if any) was installed in the MLC 206 at the time
the file was saved. 

 See the MLC 206 User’s Manual for details.

Summary of Contents for MLS 306

Page 1: ...MLS 306 MLS 506 MLS 506MA MLS 506SA MediaLink Switchers 68 598 01 Printed in the USA...

Page 2: ...n da im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor Sie das...

Page 3: ...wer connection 2 6 Input connections 2 6 Video output connections 2 7 Audio output connections 2 8 Audio processing connections MLS 506MA MLS 506SA only 2 10 Control connections 2 11 Setting the 6dB J...

Page 4: ...program 4 7 User Mode 4 7 Switcher MLS Config 4 8 Saving and restoring configurations 4 9 Using the help program 4 10 Key to file names 4 10 Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories A 1...

Page 5: ...MediaLink Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About the MediaLink Switchers Features...

Page 6: ...d audio output Customizable input labeling Customized input selection button labels can be created by using a labeling machine such as a Brother P touch labeler or you can use Extron software to creat...

Page 7: ...itchers 2 Chapter Two Installation UL Safety Requirements Mounting the Switcher MLS 306 Rear Panel and Cabling MLS 506 MLS 506MA and MLS 506SA Rear Panels and Cabling Setting the 6dB Jumpers Applicati...

Page 8: ...register stove or another apparatus including amplifiers that produces heat 4 Unplug the switcher during lightning storms or when it will be unused for long periods Mounting the Switcher Tabletop use...

Page 9: ...15 pin HD connector for RGB computer video input Each input s audio source can be connected to either the female 3 5 mm mini stereo jack unbalanced input or the 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector b...

Page 10: ...puts Extron Comm Link cable is recommended for this connection If you use Comm Link cable the switcher and controller can be up to 250 feet 76 2 m apart Wire the captive screw connector for connection...

Page 11: ...or a third party control system to this 9 pin D connector to set up and remotely control the switcher Alternatively connect a contact closure keypad to this connector for remote control of input selec...

Page 12: ...INPUT 5 R H HV G V B INPUT 6 R H HV G V B RGB R H HV G V B 4 ohm MONO AMPLIFIED OUTPUT COMM 8 ohm 70V L R L R L R L R AUX MIX EFFECTS L R SEND L R RETURN MLC IR RS232 CONTACT CLOSURE A B C AUDIO OUT F...

Page 13: ...inputs 4 5 and 6 connect a computer to the appropriate BNC connectors for RGB computer video input RGBHV separate H V sync RGBS composite sync RGsB RsGsBs sync on green or sync on red green blue R H...

Page 14: ...Audio output connections 7 Mono Amplified Output MLS 506MA only Cable speakers to this output for 30 watt amplified mono audio output This output provides a mono signal even if the input is a stereo s...

Page 15: ...eaker system to the 100 volt model Connecting a 70 volt speaker system to the 100 volt model can cause damage to the switcher and speakers and create a safety hazard 8 Stereo Amplified Output MLS 506S...

Page 16: ...ooped through an optional recording device or equalizer before being sent to the main Audio Output 11 preamp outputs or the amplified audio output 7 or 8 We recommend using shielded cables no longer t...

Page 17: ...O Y C INPUT 2 VIDEO Y C R Y B Y INPUT 3 VIDEO Y C R Y B Y INPUT 4 R H HV G V B INPUT 5 R H HV G V B INPUT 6 R H HV G V B RGB R H HV G V B 4 ohm MONO AMPLIFIED OUTPUT COMM 8 ohm 70V L R L R L R L R AUX...

Page 18: ...an RS 232 device to the MLS s 9 pin RS 232 Contact Closure port Conflicts between RS 232 signals received from both ports could cause system disruptions When an MLC 206 is connected to the MLC IR port...

Page 19: ...ins labeled JMP1 and JMP2 on the circuit board as shown in the boxed area of the following picture which shows the pins with the jumpers already set for the 6dB attenuation The MLS 506MA is shown in t...

Page 20: ...LC 206 VCR DVD Projector Stereo Amplified Output Extron MLS 506SA RS 232 Control Projector Control 100 24 0V 0 2A 50 60 Hz AUD IO OUT INPU T 1 VIDE O Y C R Y B Y L R YUV Y R Y B Y VIDE O S VID EO Y C...

Page 21: ...MediaLink Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features and Basic Operation Menus Configuration and Adjustments Remote Control of the MLS...

Page 22: ...tion with the IR Link infrared repeater for input selection and volume adjustment Some settings can be adjusted only through a host computer For details on serial communications control via the RS 232...

Page 23: ...nes how much gain or attenuation is applied to the Aux Mix channel and therefore how loud the auxiliary audio sounds This knob has no function during setup There is no physical limit to this knob s ro...

Page 24: ...ng the Next button during video configuration causes the current input s number and video format type to be displayed on the LCD Volume Adjust knob In configuration mode rotate this knob to scroll thr...

Page 25: ...100 steps Adjust bass per input 2dB increments 14dB to 14dB Adjust treble per input 2dB increments 14dB to 14dB Stereo Audio Out outputs stereo audio Mono the Audio Out signal is the same on both left...

Page 26: ...ndicator on the LCD screen moves toward the left the right audio channel is attenuated As the indicator moves to the right the left audio channel is attenuated In the center no attenuation is applied...

Page 27: ...or disable executive mode from the main menu press the Menu and Next buttons simultaneously for three seconds as shown below MENU NEXT MENU NEXT Extron MLS 506 X mode enabled X mode disabled Extron ML...

Page 28: ...Operation cont d MediaLink Switchers Operation 3 8 Troubleshooting x...

Page 29: ...MediaLink Switchers 4 Chapter Four Serial Communication RS 232 Programmer s Guide Control Software for Windows...

Page 30: ...racters are required to begin or end a command sequence When the MLS determines that a command is valid it executes the command and sends a response to the host device All responses from the switcher...

Page 31: ...hex 0D 0A Space Esc Escape key X1 Specific input number 0 7 maximum 0 no connection 1 input 1 Aux Mix 2 input 2 Aux Mix 6 input 6 Aux Mix 7 Aux Mix only X2 Maximum number of input channels 1 6 max X3...

Page 32: ...audio gain attenuation X8 X4 G In X8 Aud X4 Set a single input s gain attenuation in steps Example 4 53G In X8 Aud 053 Example set input 4 s gain to step 53 Increment a specific input s gain X8 G In X...

Page 33: ...he volume for the audio output Example 27V Vol013 Example set volume to 13 Increment the volume V Vol X10 Increase audio output Decrement the volume V Vol X10 Decrease audio output View the volume lev...

Page 34: ...MLS 506MA and MLS 506SA only 0 disabled default 1 enabled Set the left right audio balance 22 X Balance X Set the attenuation applied to the left and right audio channels 0 attenuate the left audio ch...

Page 35: ...n By default the installation creates a C MediaLnk directory and it places two icons MediaLnk Control Pgm and MediaLnk Help into a group or folder named Extron Electronics Using the control program Ma...

Page 36: ...t an input The MLS switches to that input s audio source while leaving the previously selected video source active Alternatively you can select the Mixer button to switch to the Mix input s audio The...

Page 37: ...1 through 3 on an MLS 506 MLS 506MA or MLS 506SA Set the RGB delay period for Triple Action Switching Reset the switcher to factory default settings Saving and restoring configurations The MLS can be...

Page 38: ...ions 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 function A description and tips on using the program will appear on scree...

Page 39: ...MediaLink Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers and Dimensions Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Dimensions...

Page 40: ...BNCs Minimum maximum levels Analog 0 0V to 2 0V p p with no offset Impedance 75 ohms Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 150 kHz Vertical frequency 30 Hz to 150 Hz Return loss 45dB 5 MHz Maximum DC offset...

Page 41: ...ms unbalanced balanced Maximum level 19 5dBu balanced or unbalanced at stated THD N Input gain adjustment MLS 306 MLS 506 15dB to 9dB adjustable per input Input level adjustment MLS 506MA MLS 506SA 1...

Page 42: ...no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND Contact closure 1 female 9 pin D connector shared with serial control port Contact closure pin configuration pin 1 input 1 pin 4 input 2 pi...

Page 43: ...rs MLS 506MA SA 10 319 13 Tweeker small screwdriver 100 014 01 MediaLink Switchers User s Manual 68 598 01 MediaLink Switchers Quick Start Guide 68 627 01 Windows based setup software 29 052 01 Access...

Page 44: ...Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories cont d MediaLink Switchers Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories A 6...

Page 45: ...MediaLink Switchers B Appendix B Labeling Labeling Buttons on the Switcher Button Label Generator Software Label Templates...

Page 46: ...tails The Button Label Generator program can be installed separately via the Download page of the Extron Web site http www extron com Follow the on screen directions if you install the program from th...

Page 47: ...ROOM 1 ROOM 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each input display and room control can be labeled with names alphanumeric charac ters or bitmapped pictures Each button s label can contain from 1 to 3 lines o...

Page 48: ...Labeling cont d MediaLink Switchers Labeling B 4 This page is left blank intentionally...

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