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MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide
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The Extron MLS 608 D Series are eight input, multi-format AV switchers with ProDSP audio
and are able to integrate analog and digital sources. There are three models:
• MLS 608 D (with variable preamp output - no amplifier)
• MLS 608 D MA (with 40 watt 70 volt mono power amplifier)
• MLS 608 D SA (with 2 x 20 watt stereo power amplifier)
This guide allows you to easily and quickly setup and configure your MLS 608 D using step by step instructions. It covers pe
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MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmission Distance CAUTION: Do not connect the MTP cable to any LAN port, telecommunications network, or digital video output port. Likewise, do not connect a LAN cable to any MTP or digital video output port. There are different maximum distances for analog and digital signals. Analog signals — The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and resolution of the signal that is input to the MLS 608 D. The table below ™
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NC NC LR AUDIO LR AUDIO L R LR Installation and Cabling Step 1 — Mount the Switcher 2U Rack Mount Bracket (use four Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack mount lower holes) the MLS 608 D using the two supplied brackets (see image at right). Step 2 — Connect MLS 608 D Inputs Video — Connect inputs from video sources to the applicable connectors marked “Inputs” (see b, d, and g on page 1 for connector types). b Inputs 1-3 — RGB (RGBHV, RGBs, or RGsB), component (bi- o
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MONO AUDIO MONO AUDIO L R L R Tx Rx MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Step 4 — Connect Outputs from MTP/HDMI U R Digital video — Connect a display to the HDMI Composite Video – RS-232 Control (Analog Side) – Component Video – Connect to this BNC. NOT USED IN THE MLS 608 D SYSTEM. Connect to these 3 BNCs. connector for digital video output. Analog video — Connect the analog outputs as RS-232 Mono output 1 NO GROUND. shown at right. Sleeve(s) Mono output 2 R-Y B-Y Tx Rx SPARE Y NO GROUN
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Optimizing Video ANALOG SIGNAL RGB VID LEVEL PEAKING DIGITAL SIGNAL AUDIO Y/C RS-232 YUV Setting the Peaking and Level on the MTP/HDMI U R RGB MTP/HDMI U R Image sharpness is adjusted with the front panel Peaking adjustment knob. This applies only to the analog side of the device. Increased peaking compensates for mid- and high-frequency detail loss. Minimum setting (full counterclockwise) is zero peaking. Image brightness is adjusted using the Level adjustment knob. NOTE: To avoid possible
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MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Front Panel Features All models have the following front panel features: SOURCE SELECTION VOLUME MIC VOLUME DOC AUX PC LAPTOP Blu-ray CAM VID R CONFIG 12345678 MLS 608 D ™ AV Switcher with ProDSP 4 5 6 1 2 3 a Power/reset status LED d Input selection buttons (8) b Reset button (recessed) e Program volume control (adjustment knob) c USB configuration port f Mic volume control (adjustment knob) Front Panel Operation NOTE: For operation details for all mo
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™ Using the DSP Configurator Software The MLS can be configured using the DSP Configurator software from the supplied DVD or downloaded from www.extron.com. To upload from the DVD: Place the disc in the DVD drive and install the program onto a local PC that is connected to the MLS 608 D. To download from the Extron website: 1. At the home page, click the Download tab and click Software (at left side of page). 2. Navigate to the DSP Configurator file and click Download. 3. Log in with your
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MLS 608 D Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Typical Application for MLS 608 D Series, Showing the MLS 608 D SA Microphones Extron MLC 226 IP DV+ Extron Enhanced MediaLink MTP T 15HD A D TCP/IP Transmitter Controller w/ IP Link Network Projector Ethernet Control Switcher Ethernet Control ® GlobalViewer A/V Resource Laptop Management and Remote Control Application Screen Control Digital Video + Extron RS-232 SI 26 Surface Mount Speakers Extron Extron MLS 608 D SA MTP + Audio MTP/HDMI U R Medi
