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MLS 306,
MLS 506, MLS 506MA, MLS 506SA
™
MediaLink Switchers
68-598-01
Printed in the USA
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or This symbol is inte
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the MediaLink Switchers .................................................................................. 1-2 Features and Options ........................................................................................................ 1-2 Standard features ....................................................................................
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Table of Contents, cont’d Control Software for Windows.................................................................................... 4-7 Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 4-7 Using the control program ................................................................................................ 4-7 User Mode .........................................................................................
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MediaLink Switchers Chapter One 1 Introduction About the MediaLink Switchers Features
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Introduction About the MediaLink Switchers The Extron MediaLink™ switchers (MLS 306, MLS 506, MLS 506MA [70V/100V], and MLS 506SA) are a family of rack-mountable, six-input (three video/S-video, three RGB/computer video) switchers with audio control. The MLS 506, MLS 506MA, and MLS 506SA can also accept component video input. Each can be used in stand- alone applications or can be connected to a MediaLink Controller (MLC 206) to add control functions for integration into small to mid-sized aud
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MediaLink Switchers Chapter Two 2 Installation UL/Safety Requirements Mounting the Switcher MLS 306 Rear Panel and Cabling MLS 506, MLS 506MA, and MLS 506SA Rear Panels and Cabling Setting the -6dB Jumpers Application Diagrams
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Installation UL/Safety Requirements The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of a MediaLink Switcher. 1. Do not use the switcher near water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 2. Clean the switcher only with a dry cloth. 3. Do not install the switcher near any heat source, such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
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LR LR LR LR LR LR Power connection 1 AC power connector and power indicator LED — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 to 240VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source. The LED ( ) lights while the MLS is receiving power. Input connections Inputs 1–3 — For inputs 1, 2, and 3, connect a cable from the video source to 2 either (choose one) the BNC connector (composite video) or the 4-pin mini DIN connector (S-video ). Input configuration is not needed for
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33-644-01 A 07 01 Printed in the USA AUDIO OUT LR AUDIO OUT LR Installation, cont’d Audio output connections 7 Audio Out(put) connectors — Connect an audio output device to either connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio output. A device such as a tape recorder can be connected to the Fixed output while a power amplifier can be connected to the Variable output. Wire each captive screw connector as shown below. Unbalanced Output Balanced Output Tip Tip See Caution Ring Sleeve (s) Slee
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Do not connect RS-232 control devices to the MLC/IR 5-pole captive screw connector and to the 9-pin RS-232/Contact Closure port simultaneously. A conflict may occur. Connect devices to both ports at the same time only if • the 9-pin connector is used for contact closure and the MLC/IR port is used for RS-232. RS-232/Contact Closure port — This port can function as an RS-232 port or as 9 a contact closure port. Do not connect RS-232 devices to both this and the MLC/IR port. See the above not
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Installation, cont’d MLS 506, MLS 506MA, and MLS 506SA Rear Panels and Cabling 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 RGB YUV VIDEO VIDEO R-Y VIDEO R-Y VIDEO R-Y RH/ RH/ RH/ RH/ R-Y HV HV HV HV S-VIDEO Y Y Y G V G V G V G V Y Y 100-240V 0.2A 50/60 Hz C B-Y C B-Y C B-Y B B B B B-Y C 1 AUDIO OUT MLC/IR RS232 VARIABLE FIXED ABC L R LR LR LR LR LR LR LR .5A MAX CONTACT CLOSURE MLS 506 Rear Panel 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 RGB YUV VIDEO
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LR LR LR LR LR LR VIDEO R-Y VIDEO R-Y VIDEO R-Y Y Y Y B-Y B-Y B-Y C C C Composite S-video Component video (Y, C) video (R-Y, Y, B-Y) Video input connections for MLC 506/506MA/506SA inputs 1–3 For audio input, wire the audio input connector as shown below. 600 ohms Tip Tip Tip Ring Ring Sleeve Sleeve (s) Sleeve (s) Tip Tip Tip Sleeve Ring Ring 600 ohms Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input (high impedance) (600 ohms) (high impedance) 600 ohms Tip Tip Tip Sleeve Ring
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Installation, cont’d Cable the BNC connectors according to the signal format as shown below. RH/ RH/ R H/ HV HV HV G V G V G V B B B RGBHV RGBS RGsB/RsGsBs (separate (composite (sync on green; or H & V sync) sync) sync on red, green, & blue) RGB output connections for MLC 506/506MA/506SA 5 Component video (YUV) output — Connect a cable from these three BNC connectors to the projector for component output. Composite video (Video) and S-video outputs — Connect a cable from the 6 top BNC connector
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Mono + MONO AMPLIFIED OUTPUT COMM 4 ohm 8 ohm 70V Ground ( ) Two 4 ohm speakers in series make an 8 ohm load. 8 Ohm Total Load Connecting an 8 ohm load to the mono amplified output 70V or 100V MONO AMPLIFIED OUTPUT COMM 4 ohm 8 ohm 100V 70V or 100V Speakers Ground ( ) (depending on the model) Connecting a 70 or 100 volt system to the mono amplified output Connect a 70 volt speaker system to the 70 volt model, and connect a 100 CAUTION volt speaker system to the 100 volt model. Conne
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LR LR AUDIO OUT LR LR LR AUDIO OUT LR LR LR Installation, cont’d 11 Audio Out(put) connectors — Connect an audio output device to either connector for balanced or unbalanced audio output. A device such as a tape recorder can be connected to the Fixed output while speakers can be connected to the Variable output. Wire each captive screw connector as shown below. Unbalanced Output Balanced Output Tip Tip See Caution Ring Sleeve (s) Sleeve (s) Tip Tip See Caution Ring Connect the sleeve to ground
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33-644-01 A 07 01 Printed in the USA Control connections 12 MLC/IR port — This port allows you to provide remote control of the switcher. Connect a cable between this port and an optional Extron MLC 206 MediaLink Controller or an optional IR Link IR signal repeater. The MLC provides remote control of input switching and volume. The IR Link accepts modulated IR signals from a remote control so the remote control can be used for selecting the switcher’s inputs. Extron Comm-Link cable is reco
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Installation, cont’d Pin RS-232 function Description Contact closure 1 – Input 1 Input 1 2 Tx Transmit data – 51 3 Rx Receive data – 4 – Input 2 Input 2 5 Gnd Signal ground – 96 6 – Input 3 Input 3 DB9 Pin Locations Female 7 – Input 4 Input 4 8 – Input 5 Input 5 9– Input 6 Input 6 For a stand-alone MLS switcher, connect a cable from the host computer or a third party control system to this 9-pin D connector to set up and remotely control the switcher. Alternatively, connect a contact clo
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2. Remove the switcher from the rack, or furniture and set it on a level, stable surface. 3. Remove the cover of the switcher (the top half of the enclosure) by removing the screws, then lifting the cover straight up. Set the cover down on a level surface, and save the screws for later use. Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the CAUTION switcher. Doing so could damage the switcher. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it.
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BUFFERED COMPUTER ID PI N 4 ID PIN 11 LOCAL MONITOR INPUT P/2 DA2 MT INPUT BUFFERED LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT H. SHIFT RGB 109 xi VGA INTERFACE W /ADSP Installation, cont’d Application Diagrams 70V Mono Distribution PC Audio Input Extron MLC 206 or RS-232 Control Extron P/2 DA2 MT Projector Control Projector PC Computer Audio Amplifier Extron MLS 306 RGB Document Laptop VCR DVD Camera w/ Audio Stereo Amplified Output Extron MLC 206 or RS-232 Control Laptop w/ Audio Projector Control Extron MLS 506SA
