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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.

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