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Video — MLS analog inputs

Gain

...............................................

Unity

Differential phase error ...................

1° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error .....................

1% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Crosstalk ........................................

-68 dB @ 10 MHz, -39 dB @ 100 MHz

Switching speed ............................. <100 ms (max.)
Skew compensation .......................

Up to 62 ns (adjustable)

Signal transmission distance, analog

MLS 608 D

AUX

VID

DOC

CAM

Blu-ray

VOLUME

SOURCE SELECTION

CONFIG

MIC VOLUME

MediaLink Switcher

LAPTOP

MLS 608 D

MTP/HDMI U R

RGB

PEAKING

LEVEL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

ANALOG

SIGNAL

AUDIO
RS-232

VID
Y/C
YUV
RGB

Source

Device

Display

MTP

Transmitter

High Quality Signal

Input

Output

(MTP transmitter to MLS)

(MLS to MTP/HDMI U R)

450' (135 m)

400' (120 m)

300' (90 m)

250' (75 m)

Resolutions

MLS 608 D with MTP/HDMI U R

Analog Signal Maximum Transmission Distances

1024x768 @ 60 Hz, 75 Hz
720p @ 60 Hz
1920x1200 @ 60 Hz,
1080p @ 60 Hz

Video — MLS digital inputs

Maximum data rate ........................

6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps per color)

Maximum pixel clock ......................

225 MHz

Resolution range ............................

Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz

Formats ..........................................

RGB and YCbCr digital video

Standards .......................................

DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.3 compatible

NOTE:

*Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input/output.

Video input and loop-through MLS

Number/signal type

Analog ....................................

3 RGBHV, RGBS, component video, S-video, or composite video input

1 RGBHV, RGBS loop-through

1 analog proprietary signal from an Extron MTP transmitter

NOTE:

The switcher does not accept or pass RS-232 serial signals from an MTP transmitter on the MTP input.

Digital video ............................

4 HDMI (or DVI*) digital video

Connectors ....................................

4 female 15-pin HD: 3 for input, 1 for buffered loop-through

1 female RJ-45 for MTP input

4 female HDMI

MLS 608 D • Reference Material

Summary of Contents for MLS 608 D SA

Page 1: ...User Guide MLS 608 D SERIES AV SWITCHERS AV Switchers with ProDSP with the MTP HDMI U R receiver 68 1893 01 Rev A 12 11 MTP HDMI U R MLS 608 D SA...

Page 2: ...machen 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...

Page 3: ...on against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accorda...

Page 4: ...amples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide the character 0 is used for the number zero and O represents the capital letter o Computer responses and directory paths that do not have...

Page 5: ...e Skew on the MLS 608 D 41 Selecting the MLS 608 D Output PrePeak 41 Firmware Upgrades 42 Updating Firmware 42 DSP Configurator 44 Installing the Software 44 Installation From the DVD 44 Installation...

Page 6: ...MLS 608 D Series Contents vi...

Page 7: ...ir signals and analog MTP Twisted Pair to the included MTP HDMI U R receiver providing a complete digital and analog video and audio switching system The MLS 608 D AV switchers are ideal for classroom...

Page 8: ...ve user interface for the MLS 608 D Switchers and the entire room z z Skew equalization for MTP input and output Skew adjustments are stored in memory for the MTP input and output to maintain RGB colo...

Page 9: ...etal enclosure z z Internal universal power supply The 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility Controlling the MLS 608 D Series Switcher All MLS 608 D se...

Page 10: ...MLS 60 8 D SA 10 0 2 40 V 50 60 Hz 3 2 A MA X 1 2 4 8 OH M 20W x 2 Help Desk Monitoring and Control Ethernet TCP IP Network DIGITA L OU TP UT DIGITA L INPU T PO WE R 12 V 0 8 A MA X 1 2 HD MI RS 23 2...

Page 11: ...as two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of th...

Page 12: ...um ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron Reduced air flow Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromise...

Page 13: ...R Tx 12V Rx 8 4 MTP CONFIGURABLE ANALOG INPUTS AUDIO INPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS RS 232 HOST PWR OUT 7 2W DIGITAL OUTPUT VIDEO RS 232 ANALOG OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUTS 5 7 L R 6 Tx N A N A Rx RS 232 INSERT MLS 60...

Page 14: ...put sources into these VGA connectors From these ports the signals are passed through to the MPT output The ports also support RGB delay and EDID emulation z z RGB delay RGB delay mutes the video firs...

Page 15: ...ee the DSP Configurator Help File Video Settings section or the SIS Programming and Control section for method of skew adjustment This port does not accept RS 232 commands from an MTP transmitter Conn...

Page 16: ...170 550 170 1280x960 300 90 350 105 350 105 350 105 450 135 450 135 1280x1024 250 75 300 90 350 105 350 105 450 135 450 135 1360x765 250 75 300 90 350 105 350 105 500 150 500 150 1365x768 250 75 300...

Page 17: ...utput See HDCP Compliance within the DSP Configurator section for the detailed method of HDCP detection and operation z z Digital input equalization Each digital input has automatic equalization to co...

Page 18: ...2 Insert 4 Blue Blue Data 1 DDC Clock 5 White blue White blue Data 1 N A 6 Orange Green ID Clock Serial RS 232 Insert 7 White brown White brown Data 2 DDC Data 8 Brown Brown Data 2 Ground NOTE Termina...

Page 19: ...nd discard the clear cellophane inner wrapper from the end of the cable back to the folded over cable shielding 3 Peel the backing off the self adhesive shielded aluminum tape and wrap it around the f...

Page 20: ...e level audio inputs 1 2 These two 3 pole captive screw connectors are microphone or line level inputs for balanced or unbalanced mono audio They also have 48 V phantom power support and two rear pane...

Page 21: ...bit 8 data bits no flow control Wire the MLC to the MLS 608 as shown below RS 232 Host Tx Rx MLS 608 D rear panel RS 232 Host port MLC s MLS and Power ports A B C D E DISPLAY RS 232 IR RS 232 12V CM I...

Page 22: ...D GROUND A RELAYS IR SERIAL OUT 3 4 B 5 6 C A B C MLC 226 Display port DISPLAY RS 232 IR Tx IR Rx GROUND PWR SNS GROUND 12V OUT Ground Receive Rx Transmit Tx RS 232 Insert MLS 608 D rear panel RS 232...

Page 23: ...outputs and as shown below RGB VID Y C B Y Y R Y ANALOGOUTPUTS RS 232 Tx Rx SPARE 1 MONO AUDIO 2 Component Video Connect to these 3 BNCs Composite Video Connect to this BNC RGBHV and RGBS Connect to...

Page 24: ...ently fixed to building structure or similar structure Alternatively connect to the 2 pole power connector on the MLS 608 D see e on page 10 See the figure at right showing how to wire the connector C...

Page 25: ...ttons and volume indicators are off and the front panel power LED is amber indicating that the switcher is in the standby state The switcher can be woken up with an SIS command E0PSAV or by pressing a...

Page 26: ...ower reset status LED This LED lights green when power is applied and amber when in power save standby mode It also indicates reset mode when the reset button is pressed see method below b Reset butto...

Page 27: ...ware or SIS commands For firmware upgrades use the Firmware Loader Software See Firmware Upgrades later in this chapter for method d Source selection buttons These eight buttons are used to select bet...

Page 28: ...light as the knob is rotated Volume control of Group 2 individual mic levels mic pre mixer gains 1 and 2 can be made through DSP Configurator software Group 2 can be reconfigured through DSP Configura...

Page 29: ...720p 2 ch PCM Audio default 60 18 1080p 50 47 720p Multi ch Audio 50 19 1080p 60 48 720p Multi ch Audio 60 20 User Loaded 1 49 1080i 2 ch PCM Audio 50 21 User Loaded 2 50 1080i 2 ch PCM Audio 60 22 S...

Page 30: ...and can be assigned to each input group VGA and HDMI Within this mode the user EDID can be factory loaded see EDID table on page 22 or user loaded For user loaded EDIDs these can be either analog or d...

Page 31: ...file for example a specific customized EDID that has been saved on a PC or laptop The file is uploaded to one of the four user loaded spaces depending on if it is an analog or digital EDID and then it...

Page 32: ...og box opens 2 Click Update EDID Table The Download Updated EDID Table dialog box opens Figure 16 Download Updated EDID Table Dialog Box 3 If using a proxy server select the Use Proxy Server check box...

Page 33: ...s The four workspaces are z z Audio Video I O workspace The following areas are available for configuration z z Switcher in follow mode z z Audio gain trim and volume controls z z Audio DSP processors...

Page 34: ...block Mix point mute is indicated by shadowing the mix point z z Bypass When bypass is active signal flow passes through the block without processing regardless of the settings When bypass is removed...

Page 35: ...o signal to mono The default setting for all channels is unity gain 0 0 dB with the exception that the MTP output output 3 default setting is 6 0 dB Since the MTP output is a mono output and the switc...

Page 36: ...l into the dB field see image at right b Filter FILT Up to five frequency filters can be inserted in any combination of high pass low pass tone bass and treble shelving or parametric c Feedback Suppre...

Page 37: ...nto a control system and allowing the user to make adjustments Finally a compressor is inserted into a dynamics processing block applying light compression to the channel for the purpose of both norma...

Page 38: ...hain of the DSP A compressor is inserted on the output set to a nominal level for speaker protection The output level is given a nominal setting from which you can make final adjustments to suit the r...

Page 39: ...cks compatible with the selected signal path are displayed in the building blocks list To insert a building block for an input 1 Click the input channel number located beside the channel name The Buil...

Page 40: ...ot in a folder Click New Folder to create a new folder for the building block 6 Click Add The Add a Building Block dialog box and Building Blocks dialog box close returning you to the workspace You ca...

Page 41: ...e group and the front panel Mic Volume knob controls the Mic Volume group While these groups cannot be deleted group membership can be modified see the Configuring Groups subsection below Group master...

Page 42: ...text 3 Modify the group membership as desired by selecting or clearing the group member check boxes 4 Click Apply To add and configure a group 1 From the Tools menu select Configure Groups Alternativ...

Page 43: ...log box You can resize this window as needed The Group Controls dialog box contains two items in the menu bar z z Add a Group z z Tools Figure 18 Groups Controls Box Add a Group Clicking the Add a Gro...

Page 44: ...he dialog box are unavailable until you select a group 3 From the Select Group drop down list select the group for which to test the increment and decrement values 4 Enter an increment value and a dec...

Page 45: ...e is always the actual value independent of the added group master offset value If a group master is deleted the group member value reverts to its actual value For example when the group master is set...

Page 46: ...2 or 3 on the MLS 608 D The Extron VTG 300 or VTG 400 is recommended to provide the test pattern 3 If using a monitor apply a grayscale or color bars test pattern to the input NOTE The signal applied...

Page 47: ...l color and repeat as needed until all three colors are aligned correctly If using Input 4 input skew adjustment Follow the steps 1 to 3 as given in Output skew above Then 1 Within the DSP Configurato...

Page 48: ...See the Firmware Loader Help File and supporting documentation for further information about using Firmware Loader Updating Firmware NOTES Before updating the firmware through DSP Configurator the Fir...

Page 49: ...progress of the upload After the upload is complete this field is blue and shows 100 Figure 20 Firmware Loader Loading Complete 6 Exit Firmware Loader The DSP Configurator workspace restores itself an...

Page 50: ...an be fine tuned as needed This section describes DSP Configurator installation and startup basic menu details and how to access the DSP Configurator Help file Topics that are covered include z z Inst...

Page 51: ...e left side bar menu 3 Locate the DSP Configurator program file from the list and click on it 4 Follow the on screen instructions to download the program to your PC Starting the DSP Configurator Click...

Page 52: ...ng access the Help file Help Contents or press F1 to see the detailed procedures for using DSP Configurator DSP Configurator can be used in either of two operational modes Live and Emulate From the bl...

Page 53: ...kspace windows in both Emulate or Live mode has six menus on the menu bar File Edit View Tools Window and Help Click on each as desired Figure 33 Workspace Window Menu Bar Also on the menu bar are thr...

Page 54: ...ed data in an existing file This may happen when original emulation files becomes changed in Live mode with for example the addition of presets Follow on screen instructions to complete CAUTION Do not...

Page 55: ...al book Optimizing Audio Levels section and the Workspaces book within the MLS 608 D Series section z z Audio Video I O The Audio and Video I O workspace is used for viewing and configuring video ties...

Page 56: ...Audio I O Workspace in Live Mode z z Video I O The Video I O workspace is used for viewing and configuring video ties in breakaway mode This workspace contains the low resolution video input RGB delay...

Page 57: ...ication dialog when a preset was saved z z Group Controls Selecting this option opens the Group Controls dialog from which a new group can be added and the increment decrement simulator can be accesse...

Page 58: ...ed removing them from the current preset to save option NOTE Presets that are saved via DSP Configurator are partial presets which can include any or all the gain processor switcher and mic mixer sett...

Page 59: ...D unit The menu name is displayed as appropriate to the current connection status F6 is the shortcut key When selecting to connect to a device a window appears with two connection method tabs RS 232 o...

Page 60: ...rches for the correct S19 firmware file and proceeds with the upload as described in the Firmware Loader Help File If the device is in Emulate mode the Firmware Loader opens without the device and con...

Page 61: ...one shelving filter boost cut control in the line output signal path Default membership includes all output channels The default gain value is 0 dB z z Output Treble A treble tone shelving filter boos...

Page 62: ...ntly open windows NOTE As default all these options are not available if there are no windows open Selecting Cascade arranges the windows in a cascade origin upper left Clicking on an open window name...

Page 63: ...thod of setting RGB Delay see the DSP Configurator Help File Video Mute The MTP and HDMI video output can be muted or unmuted For information on the method of muting or unmuting the video output see t...

Page 64: ...o set the input level and peaking 1 Apply an RGB source signal to input 4 and select that input 2 Connect an oscilloscope preferred or a monitor acceptable to the VGA output of the MTP HDMI U R receiv...

Page 65: ...box opens 3 Select the Pre peak check box to enable pre peaking To disable pre peaking clear the check box HDCP Compliance Operation The Audio Video I O workspace and the Video I O workspace show an...

Page 66: ...D Series device mutes the output z z If the HDCP status is unknown the associated indicator is not shaded Figure 41 HDCP Status Display Video Signal Presence The Audio Video I O workspace and the Vide...

Page 67: ...cher determines that a command is valid it executes the command and sends a response to the host device All responses from the switcher to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF sig...

Page 68: ...umbers z z E01 Invalid input number z z E10 Invalid command z z E11 Invalid preset number z z E12 Invalid port number z z E13 Invalid parameter z z E14 Not valid for this configuration z z E17 Invalid...

Page 69: ...ble Symbol Definitions Carriage return with line feed or Carriage return with no line feed Space E or W Escape key NOTE If unit does not support or recognize the entered commands nothing will happen a...

Page 70: ...98 0 32 0 320 68 0 62 0 620 38 0 92 0 920 8 0 3 0 30 97 0 33 0 330 67 0 63 0 630 37 0 93 0 930 7 0 4 0 40 96 0 34 0 340 66 0 64 0 640 36 0 94 0 940 6 0 5 0 50 95 0 35 0 350 65 0 65 0 650 35 0 95 0 95...

Page 71: ...on and refresh rate response for example 1280x720 60 X2 Inputs 5 through 8 only for HDCP commands X3 Input HDCP status 0 source connected but not HDCP compliant 2 no source connected 1 source connecte...

Page 72: ...h PCM Audio default 60 18 1080p 50 47 720p Multi ch Audio 50 19 1080p 60 48 720p Multi ch Audio 60 20 User Loaded 1 49 1080i 2 ch PCM Audio 50 21 User Loaded 2 50 1080i 2 ch PCM Audio 60 22 See the SI...

Page 73: ...rbose mode and non tagged responses for queries default 2 no verbose and tagged responses for queries 3 verbose mode and tagged responses for queries X4 Mute status 0 mute off 1 mute on default X5 Mut...

Page 74: ...0 31 0 1738 69 0 61 0 1438 39 0 91 0 1138 9 0 2 0 2028 98 0 32 0 1728 68 0 62 0 1428 38 0 92 0 1128 8 0 3 0 2018 97 0 33 0 1718 67 0 63 0 1418 37 0 93 0 1118 7 0 4 0 2008 96 0 34 0 1708 66 0 64 0 1408...

Page 75: ...o output Audio unmute 0Z Amt 0 Unmute audio output View mute status Z 0 or 1 View output mute status Mic Input Mute control NOTE This command controls the first gain block of the mic input See the DSP...

Page 76: ...M GrpmD01 X Increase the value X by X Decrement value ED1 X GRPM GrpmD01 X Decrease the value X by X View master value ED1GRPM X View current program volume master value X Mic Volume Group Master 2 Se...

Page 77: ...in value X2 by X Decrement gain ED4 X GRPM GrpmD04 X2 Decrease the gain value X2 by X View master value ED4GRPM X2 View master treble output value X2 Overall Output Volume Mute Setting Group Master 5...

Page 78: ...lvlX1 Specify an input signal level value X1 Increment value E ILVL IlvlX1 Increase the signal level value by 1 Decrement value E ILVL IlvlX1 Decrease the signal level value by 1 View current value EI...

Page 79: ...ie EX1 1 1VC X Vid View the video input X tied as a preset View preset audio tie EX1 1 2VC X Aud View the audio input X tied as a preset Naming Presets Write preset name EX1 nameNG NmgX1 name Name pre...

Page 80: ...fication setting ENHDCP X3 NOTE X2 DDC value EDID See EDID table on page 66 for details X2 Video group 1 VGA 2 HDMI X2 Output selection 1 analog buffered VGA connector on MLS 608 D 2 digital HDMI conn...

Page 81: ...View the firmware version View part number N X3 View the part number X3 View AV input I VidX AudX View current AV input View model name 1I X3 View model name X3 View video signal presence LS X3 X3 X3...

Page 82: ...bX4 Set verbose mode parameters View parameters ECV X4 View verbose mode parameters Unit name Set unit name EX5 CN Ipn X5 Set unit name Set unit name to default E CN Ipn X5 Set unit name to default Vi...

Page 83: ...he keyboard arrow keys and Tab key to move within the program Shift Tab reverses the direction of the Tab key Use the arrow keys to move to the channel name fields then press Tab input or Shift Tab ou...

Page 84: ...a Single Location A selected block of elements can be cut or copied then pasted to a single location To paste a block of elements to a single location 1 Click the upper left most element that matches...

Page 85: ...area to which you are pasting will not overlap 3 Release the Ctrl key 4 Use one of the following methods to paste the block of elements z z From the Edit menu select Paste z z Press Ctrl V on the key...

Page 86: ...nu is highlighted To navigate to other menus press the Right arrow or Left arrow key as needed The Tab key action is same as the Right arrow key Alt first letter of menu for example Alt F opens File M...

Page 87: ...n the Shift key when using the Down arrow Down arrow or Up arrow and Left arrow 5 Paste multiple elements into selected row or area NOTE A confirmation dialog box opens Click Yes to continue and overw...

Page 88: ...ng either the blanks below or the Button Label Generator software Cut them out NOTE For best results print on transparent or translucent material 2 Remove the button from the switcher use a small flat...

Page 89: ...er plate with the cap lens The bumps on the diffuser plate should be aligned top and bottom with the notches on the clear button cap Firmly snap it into place 8 Align the tabs on the plunger with the...

Page 90: ...400 120 m 300 90 m 250 75 m Resolutions MLS 608 D with MTP HDMI U R Analog Signal Maximum Transmission Distances 1024x768 60 Hz 75 Hz 720p 60 Hz 1920x1200 60 Hz 1080p 60 Hz Video MLS digital inputs Ma...

Page 91: ...D to an MTP HDMI U R receiver NOTE Shielded twisted pair cable is recommended for the video output connections Maximum resolution 1920x1200 or 1080p 60 Hz for digital output Signal transmission distan...

Page 92: ...4 Not applicable mono All other inputs 96 dB 1 kHz CMRR Input 4 Not applicable mono All other inputs 70 dB 1 kHz Volume range Program volume 100 dB to 0 dB in 0 1 dB steps Mic volume 100 dB to 12 dB i...

Page 93: ...z 1 THD SA model 20 watts rms per channel 4 or 8 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD Protection Clip limiting thermal short circuit DC output Control remote switcher MLS NOTE The front panel USB port and rear panel RS 2...

Page 94: ...wer 191 BTU hr MLS 608 D SA full load amp output at 1 8 power 185 BTU hr Standby all models 13 7 BTU hr Rack mount Yes with included brackets Enclosure type Metal Enclosure dimensions 3 5 H x 17 5 W x...

Page 95: ...deo output MTP HDMI U R Number signal type Analog output 1 RGBHV RGBS component video bi level and tri level S video composite video follows input type HDMI digital output 1 single link HDMI or DVI D...

Page 96: ...rol port input output RS 232 via 1 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connector NOTE The serial communications link of a MTP HDMI U R is bidirectional Serial control pin configuration Captive screw connector...

Page 97: ...ation 18 1 BTU hr Mounting Rack mount Yes with optional 1U rack shelf Furniture mount Yes with optional under desk mounting kit Pole mount Yes with optional projector mounting kit Enclosure type Metal...

Page 98: ...r with IP Link Ethernet Control 60 600 02 TLP 1000TV 10 inch Tabletop TouchLink Touchpanel 60 1104 02 IPL 250 IP Link Control Processor 60 1026 81 HDMI Pro Series High Speed and Standard Speed HDMI Ca...

Page 99: ...MLS 608 D Series Reference Material 93...

Page 100: ...ation Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process USA 714 491 1500 Europe 31 33 453 4040 Asia 65 6383 4400 Japan 81 3 3511 7655 Units must be returned insu...

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