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Extron electronics MLS 100 A User Manual

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Extron Electronics, USA
Extron Electronics, Europe
1230 South Lewis Street
Beeldschermweg 6C
Anaheim, CA 92805
3821 AH Amersfoort
USA
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714.491.1500
+31.33.453.4040
www.extron.com
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© 2005 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Extron Electronics, Asia
Extron Electronics, Japan
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
Kyodo Building
PM Industrial Building
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Singapore 368363
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
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User's Manual
MLS 100 A, MLS 102 VGA,
MLS 103 V, MLS 103 SV
MediaLink
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VersaTools
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68-652-01 Rev. C
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MLS 100 A, MLS 102 VGA, MLS 103 V, MLS 103 SV ™ ® MediaLink VersaTools Switchers Extron Electronics, USA Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan 1230 South Lewis Street Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building 68-652-01 Rev.
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English FCC Class A Notice 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 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Start Guide — MLS 100 Series, cont’d To connect an MLC 206 or a control system, see the diagram below, Chapter 1 • Introduction ............1-1 and see page 2-8 for details. CONTROL/ About this Manual ..............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents, cont’d Using the control/configuration program ......4-7 MediaLink ™ VersaTools ® Switchers User Mode ................4-8 Switcher (MLS) Config ............4-10 Saving and restoring configurations ........4-10 Emulation mode ..............4-11 Updating firmware .............. 4-12 Using the help program ............4-15 Key to file names ..............

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    (up to two for the VGA model) to one output. All models (MLS 102 VGA, MLS 103 SV, MLS 103 V, MLS 100 A) feature four selectable audio inputs, and also one Aux/Mix...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 • Installation

    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: Rear Panel Features And Cabling

    Drill 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4" (6.3 mm) MLS 103 V MLS 100 A deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten...

  • Page 9: Audio Connections

    Installation, cont’d Audio connections this port so the presenter’s comments can always be heard and are independent of the A/V source used for the presentation. The stereo audio inputs 1–3 ( on page 2-5 and below) correspond to video inputs 1, 2, and 3. All four audio inputs can The mix output level can be adjusted between -43 dB and +24 dB.

  • Page 10: Control And Power Connections

    Installation, cont’d Control and power connections Once the system has been cabled and set up via the control software and the front panel Aux/Mix adjustment, the MLC or MLC/RS-232 Power port (all models) — An Extron MediaLink a host computer communicating through the MLC can be used Controller (MLC 206), a computer, or an RS-232 controller to remotely control the switcher.

  • Page 11: Control/Configuration Software

    Installation, cont’d HyperTerminal, a third party controller, or the MediaLink For dBV the reference is 1 volt. Control/Configuration Software). The gain and attenuation for For dBu the reference is 0.775 volts. the Aux/Mix input are adjustable only via the switcher’s front In the control program, move the Audio Input Level slider panel.
  • Page 12 W ER S -2 M LC t r o X/ M .5 A M ON D IO Extron MLC 206 Extron MediaLink MLS 100 A Controller MediaLink Switcher Audio Amplifier Chapter Three Video Speakers Screen Control Operation Front Panel Features and Operation...

  • Page 13: Executive Mode — Enabling And Disabling Front Panel Buttons

    0 is selected via RS-232 control. • The MLS 100 A accepts only audio inputs, so pressing one of these buttons selects an audio-only input. The gain and attenuation for audio inputs 1 through 4 is adjustable only via RS-232 control (using SIS •...

  • Page 14: The Switcher (Mls

    Operation, cont’d Troubleshooting The MLC to which the MLS 100 Series switcher is connected must have MLC firmware version Connect the cables between the MLS and the A/V input 1.04 or higher. Use one of the following methods devices. Connect the provided power supply and a host to find out the version levels of the MLC’s computer, third party control system, or MediaLink firmware and the control software.

  • Page 15: 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/Configuration Software for Windows ® MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Operation...

  • Page 16: Host-To-Mls Communications

    Serial Communication The MediaLink switcher can be remotely set up and controlled Error responses via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) When the MLS receives a valid SIS command, it executes the attached to the rear panel MLC/RS-232 Power port. command and sends a response to the host device.
  • Page 17 Serial Communication, cont’d MediaLink ™ VersaTools © Switchers • Serial Communication ™ © MediaLink VersaTools Switchers • Serial Communication...

  • Page 18: Special Function Sis Commands

    Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for Control/Configuration Software for Windows ® special function SIS commands The included Extron MediaLink Control/Configuration Program for Windows offers another way to control the The syntax for setting a special function is __ * # where __ is the switcher via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple function number and is the value.

  • Page 19: User Mode

    Serial Communication, cont’d User Mode Disable Switcher Front Panel Menus — This feature (near the bottom of the screen) toggles the executive mode on or off For stand-alone MLS 100 Series Switchers to prevent or enable making changes (input selections) If an MLS 100 Series switcher is used without a MediaLink via the MLS’s front panel.

  • Page 20: Switcher (Mls) Config

    Serial Communication, cont’d Switcher (MLS) Config To retrieve the configuration from within the MediaLink Control Program, select File, then select Restore The Switcher (MLS) Config screen, shown below, allows you to Configuration from..A set of all the switcher and audio make adjustments without having to use the front panel adjustment settings is downloaded into the MLS.

  • Page 21: Updating Firmware

    Serial Communication, cont’d Enter a filename of your choice for storing the configuration This procedure must be performed using a PC on which the settings, then click Save. MediaLink Control Software (version 2.4 or higher) has been installed, and the PC’s RS-232 port must be directly cabled to the MLS’s MLC/RS-232 Power port.

  • Page 22: Using The Help Program

    Serial Communication, cont’d Using the help program When the browser window opens, locate and select the firmware file, then click Open to upload the firmware into For information on program features, press the F1 computer the MLS. key, or click on the Help menu within the The firmware update file must have a filename extension MediaLink control program, or double-click of .s19.

  • Page 23: Appendix A • Specifications

    Serial Communication, cont’d MediaLink ™ VersaTools ® Switchers A ppendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Included Parts Accessories Cables Adapters MLS 100 Series Switcher Block Diagram MediaLink ™ VersaTools © Switchers • Serial Communication 4-16...
  • Page 24 Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Nominal level MLS 103 V ......1 Vp-p for composite video Video — MLS 103 V/SV, MLS 102 VGA MLS 103 SV ....... 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video 0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video Gain ..........
  • Page 25 Connectors Program control ......Extron’s control/configuration program ® for Windows MLS 100 A, MLS 103 V/SV (5) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS ™ 3 pole MLS 102 VGA ....2 mini stereo jacks (female tip-ring-sleeve...
  • Page 26 Included Part number Accessories Part number parts to reorder VersaTools ® 1U rack shelf 60-190-20, 60-604-20 MLS 100 A 60-497-01 Standard 1U rack shelf 60-190-01, 60-604-01 MLS 103 V 60-497-02 Mini under-desk mounting bracket kit 70-212-01 MLS 103 SV 60-497-03...
  • Page 27 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MLS 100 Series Switcher Block Diagram Input gain/attenuation for audio inputs 1 – 4 is adjustable via RS-232 control only (using SIS commands or the MediaLink Control/Configuration Software.) The Aux/Mix input level can be adjusted via the front panel Aux/ Mix Level control only.

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