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User's Manual
MLS 100 A, MLS 102 VGA,
MLS 103 V, MLS 103 SV
MediaLink™ VersaTools™ Switchers
68-652-01 Rev. A
Printed in the USA
03 03
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- Page 1 Extron Electronics, USA Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics, Asia 1230 South Lewis Street Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Anaheim, CA 92805 3821 AH Amersfoort PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 The Netherlands 714.491.1500 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 www.extron.com Fax 714.491.1517 Fax +31.33.453.4050 Fax +65.6383.4664 ©...
- Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor.
- Page 3 Quick Start Guide — MLS 100 Series To install and set up the MLS 100 Series switchers, follow these steps and see the appropriate section of this manual for details: Step 1 Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect the power cords. Step 2 Mount the switcher (if applicable) or affix the rubber feet to the bottom of the switcher for tabletop use.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Guide — MLS 100 Series, cont’d To connect an MLC 206 or a third party control system, see the diagram below, and see page 2-8 for details. CONTROL/ POWER MLS100Series Switcher Control/Power Port NOTE +12VDC input Ground ( ) External Power Supply (12VDC, 1A max.) -
Page 5: Chapter 1 • Introduction
Table of Contents, cont’d Using the control program ... 4-7 User Mode ... 4-8 Switcher (MLS) Config ... 4-10 Saving and restoring configurations ... 4-10 Emulation mode ... 4-11 Using the help program ... 4-12 Key to file names ... 4-12 Appendix A •... -
Page 6: About This Manual
MLS 103 V have a 250 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth. The MLS 102 VGA, MLS 103 SV, and MLS 103 V provide a way to switch up to three video input signals (up to two for the VGA model) to one output. -
Page 7: Ul/Safety Requirements
Installation UL/Safety Requirements The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of the switcher. This unit is not to be connected to a centralized DC power source or used beyond its rated voltage range. The Extron P/S 100 and other Extron power supplies may be used with the MLS. -
Page 8: Furniture Or Projector Mounting
Installation, cont’d Furniture or projector mounting Furniture mount or projector mount the MLS using the optional mounting kit (part #70-212-01, furniture; or 70-217-01, projector) as follows: Attach the mounting brackets to the MLS with the machine screws provided. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the MLS, remove them. -
Page 9: Audio Connections
Installation, cont’d Audio connections The stereo audio inputs 1–3 ( correspond to video inputs 1, 2, and 3. All four audio inputs can be selected via the front panel buttons, RS-232 control (including MLC), or the MediaLink Control Software. An audio signal from one of these inputs is output only when the corresponding input is selected. -
Page 10: Control And Power Connections
Installation, cont’d Control and power connections MLC/RS-232 Power port (all models) — An Extron MediaLink Controller (MLC 206), a computer, or a third party RS-232 controller provides remote control of input switching and volume, and also provides a way to set the switcher’s audio input levels. -
Page 11: Setup Via The Medialink Control Software
Installation, cont’d Gain and attenuation are adjustable (from -18dB to +24dB) for each input (1 through 4) via RS-232 control only (using HyperTerminal, a third party controller, or the MediaLink Control Software). The gain and attenuation for the Aux/Mix input are adjustable only via the switcher’s front panel. (See page 3-3 for Aux/Mix details.) Setup via the MediaLink Control Software To avoid damage to your hearing, the output... -
Page 12: Chapter 3 • Operation
Installation, cont’d Laptop O L/ N TR X/ M .5 A M ON IN PU D IO Extron MLS 102VGA MediaLink Amplifier Switcher Camera O L/ N TR X/ M .5 A U TS M ON IN P IN PU D IO Extron MLS 103SV... -
Page 13: Front Panel Features And Operation
For all models the Aux/Mix audio input is always enabled and cannot be turned on or off from the front panel. The Aux/Mix MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Operation audio does not change when you switch between the four selectable audio inputs. The last selected input (including audio/video breakaway selections) will be the active input when the MLS is powered Aux/Mix Level control —... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
4b. If power is present at the MLS and at the input and output devices, but nothing happens (an A/V switch is not detected) when a button is pressed: • If a MediaLink Controller is part of the system, the MLC’s firmware may be too old. -
Page 15: Chapter 4 • Serial Communication
Operation, cont’d MediaLink ™ VersaTools ™ Switchers This page has been left blank intentionally. C hapter 4 Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Control Software for Windows MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Operation... -
Page 16: Rs-232 Programmer's Guide
Serial Communication The MediaLink switcher can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel MLC/RS-232 Power port. Alternatively, the switcher can be controlled by an optional MediaLink Controller (MLC) (connected to the MLS’s MLC/RS-232 Power port) or by an RS-232 device acting through the MLC. - Page 17 Serial Communication, cont’d MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Serial Communication MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Serial Communication...
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Page 18: Command/Response Table For Special Function Sis Commands
Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands The syntax for setting a special function is __ * function number and is the value. To view a function’s setting, use __#, where __ is the function number. In the table at left the values of the different for each command/ function. -
Page 19: User Mode
See page 3-2 for details on basic operation. Special features Audio/video breakaway switching — To switch the audio sig- nal separately from the video signal, check the Audio checkbox (at the right side of the I/O Switching area) and uncheck the Video checkbox, then select an input. -
Page 20: Switcher (Mls) Config
Serial Communication, cont’d Switcher (MLS) Config The Switcher (MLS) Config screen, shown below, allows you to make adjustments without having to use the front panel controls. In this part of the program you can: • Set the per-input audio gain or attenuation. •... -
Page 21: Using The Help Program
Serial Communication, cont’d Select the MediaLink equipment that will be part of the system you want to configure, then click on OK. The Extron MediaLink Control Program windows appear. Select the desired settings in each section of the program. If you include an MLC 206 in the system, keep in mind that IR learning cannot be performed in emulation mode. - Page 22 Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Video — MLS 103 V/SV, MLS 102 VGA Gain ... Unity Bandwidth ... 250 MHz (-3dB) Differential phase error ... 0.01º, at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz Differential gain error ... 0.01%, at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz Crosstalk ...
- Page 23 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Impedance ... >10 kohms unbalanced, >20 kohms balanced, DC coupled Nominal level ... -20dBV (100mV), -10dBV (316mV), 0dBu (0.775V), or +4dBu (1.23V); (configurable) 0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS). 0dBV = 1 volt +4dBu and 0dBu are professional audio line level standards. -10dBV and -20dBV are semiprofessional, computer audio, and consumer audio standards.
- Page 24 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Included Parts These items are included in each order for an MLS switcher: Included parts MLS 100 A MLS 103 V MLS 103 SV MLS 102 VGA 12VDC, 1 A external power supply USA domestic version World version IEC power cord Tweeker (small screwdriver)
- Page 25 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MLS 100 Series Switcher Block Diagram MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Specifications, Part #s, Accessories...