Emulation Mode - Extron electronics MLS 100 A User Manual

MLS 100 A • User Guide (Continued)

Emulation Mode

The MediaLink Control/Configuration Program features an emulation mode so you can set up a MediaLink system before
equipment is available on site. In emulation mode a MediaLink Controller is always included in the system. You select which MLS
switcher and which control modules will be connected to the MLC. For a stand-alone MLS (without an MLC), connect the MLS
directly to the host computer for setup rather than using emulation mode.
You can save the emulated settings to a configuration file, then load that configuration file to the switcher (or switcher and MLC)
when equipment is available.
Start the control program by double-clicking on the MediaLnk Control Pgm icon in the Extron group
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or folder.
The Comm Port Selection screen (see image at right) appears.
Click the Emulate radio button, then click OK.
2.
The Initialize Emulated MediaLink Configuration from... dialog box opens.
Because you will be creating a brand new configuration, click Cancel instead of selecting a driver file.
3.
The Save Emulated MediaLink Configuration as... dialog box opens.
Enter a filename of your choice for storing the configuration settings, then click Save.
4.
The Emulation Configuration dialog box appears.
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