Extron Electronics MLS 406SA - Manual (Page 42)

Serial Communication, cont’d
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PRELIMINAR
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Control Software for Windows
The included Extron MediaLink Control Program for Windows offers another way
to control the switcher via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple Instruction
Set commands. The control program’s graphical interface includes the same
functions as those on the switcher’s front panel and some additional features that
are available only through the Windows-based software.
The control software is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows ME,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The MediaLink Control Program
is included with the MLS, and updates can be downloaded from the Extron Web
site (http://www.extron.com).
Installing the software
The control program is contained on a CD-ROM, and it requires approximately
2 MB (megabytes) of hard disk space.
To install the software on the hard drive:
1. Run SETUP.EXE from the CD-ROM.
2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
By default the installation creates a C:\Extron\MediaLnk directory, in which it
places three icons (MediaLink Control Program, MediaLnk Help, and Firmware
Loader).
Using the control program
Many items found in the MediaLink Control Program are also accessible via front
panel controls. Refer to chapter three for details on features and settings. The
MediaLink Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the
control program itself. Some features are only available via this control program.
These features are described in the sections of this chapter that correspond to the
parts of the control program where the features are found.
1. To run the control program, select the MediaLnk Control Program icon in the
Extron Electronics group or folder on your start menu.
The Comm menu appears on the screen.
2. Select the comm port that is connected to the MLS’s RS-232/MLC/IR port.
The Extron MediaLink Control Program windows appear. The port and
firmware information are displayed at the bottom of the screen. There are two
views available: the User Mode screen, and the Switcher (MLS) Configuration
screen.