Updating Firmware - Extron electronics MLS 100 A User Manual

Select the MediaLink equipment that will be part of the system you want to configure, then click on OK.
5.
The Extron MediaLink Control/Configuration Program window appears.
Select the desired settings in each section of the program.
6.
If you include an MLC in the system, keep in mind that IR learning cannot be performed in emulation mode. You must have
an MLC connected to the host computer.
To save the configuration for future use, follow
7.

Updating Firmware

If the need arises, you can replace the MLS firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware chips. Follow the directions
below.
This procedure must be performed using a PC on which the MediaLink Control Software (version 2.4 or higher) has been installed,
and the PC RS-232 port must be directly cabled to the MLS MLC/RS-232 Power port.
ATTENTION:
Do not attempt to upload firmware if a MediaLink Controller (MLC) or other control system is connected to the
MLS switcher. The RS-232 cable from the PC must be connected directly to the MLS.
ATTENTION :
N'essayez pas de charger un firmware si un contrôleur MediaLink (MLC) ou un autre système de contrôle est
connecté au sélecteur MLS. Le câble RS-232 de l'ordinateur doit être connecté directement au SCP.
NOTE:
Each time you replace existing firmware, the switcher is reset to the factory default settings.
Visit the Extron Website (www.extron.com) to find the appropriate firmware file for the model of switcher you want to update.
1.
Save the new firmware file, and write down the filename and location for later use.
Connect a cable between the MLC/RS-232 Power port of the MLS and the serial (RS-232) port of the PC, and power on the
2.
MLS.
Start the MediaLink control/configuration program.
3.
From the File drop-down menu in the upper left corner, select Update
4.
Firmware (see the image on the right).
The MediaLink Control Software closes, and a separate utility program opens
and displays a window indicating the current firmware version.
Click Upload. You are prompted to select the firmware file that you downloaded in step 1.
5.
Click OK.
6.
When the browser window opens, locate and select the firmware file, then click Open to upload the firmware into the MLS.
7.
NOTE:
The firmware update file must have a filename extension of .s19. If the file does not have that extension, it will not
work properly.
steps 1 and 2 on page 13.
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