Extron Electronics MLS 608 D Series User Guide - Manual (Page 5)

PRELIMINAR
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................ 1
MLS 608 D Series Description .............................. 1
Features .............................................................. 1
Controlling the MLS 608 D Series Switcher ......... 3
MLS 608 D SA Application Diagram
......................................................................... 4
Installation .............................................................. 5
UL/Safety Requirements ...................................... 5
Mounting the MLS 608 D Series Switchers .......... 6
Tabletop Placement ......................................... 6
UL Guidelines for Rack Mounted Devices ....... 6
Rack Mounting ............................................... 6
Rear Panel Connections ....................................... 7
MLS 608 D Series Rear Panel Features ................. 7
Power, Analog, and Digital Connections .......... 8
Audio and RS-232 Connections .................... 14
MTP/HDMI U R Connections ............................. 17
Power Save Mode ......................................... 19
Operation .............................................................. 20
Front Panel Features and Operation .................. 20
Using EDIDs ...................................................... 22
EDID Minder ................................................. 22
Automatic EDID Mode (digital output only) ... 24
User Assigned EDID Mode ............................. 24
Importing EDID Data ..................................... 25
Exporting EDID Data .................................... 25
Updating the EDID Table ............................... 26
Optimizing Audio — An Overview .................... 27
Workspaces .................................................. 27
DSP Signal Chain .......................................... 28
Building Blocks — An Overview .................... 31
Group Masters — An Overview ..................... 35
Optimizing Video — An Overview ..................... 40
Setting the Peaking and Level on
the MTP/HDMI U R ....................................... 40
Setting the Skew on the MLS 608 D .............. 41
Selecting the MLS 608 D Output PrePeak ...... 41
Firmware Upgrades ........................................... 42
Updating Firmware ....................................... 42
DSP Configurator ™
............................................. 44
Installing the Software ...................................... 44
Installation From the DVD ............................. 44
Installation from the Website ........................ 45
Starting the DSP Configurator ........................... 45
Using the DSP Configurator Software ............... 47
Orientation ................................................... 47
Workspace Menus ........................................ 48
MTP Video Settings ....................................... 57
HDCP Compliance ........................................ 59
Video Signal Presence ................................... 60
SIS Programming and Control .......................... 61
Host to MLS 608 D Communications ................ 61
MLS 608 D Switcher-initiated Messages ........ 61
Error Responses............................................. 62
Error Response References ............................ 62
Command and Responses ................................. 63
Using the Command/Response Tables ........... 63
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 63
Command Response Table for SIS Commands ... 69
User Interface Navigation ................................. 77
Mouse and Keyboard Navigation ...................... 77
Selecting Multiple Blocks ............................... 77
Selecting Multiple Areas ................................ 77
Copying a Block of Elements ......................... 78
Cutting a Block of Elements .......................... 78
Pasting to a Single Location .......................... 78
Pasting to Multiple Locations ........................ 79
Keyboard Shortcuts ........................................... 80
Button Labels ....................................................... 82
Installing Labels in the MLS 608 D
Switcher Buttons ............................................. 82
Blank Button Labels .......................................... 83
Reference Material ............................................. 84
Part Numbers and Accessories ........................... 92
Included Parts ............................................... 92
Optional Parts ............................................... 92
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