Extron Electronics MLS 608 D Series User Guide - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
This manual contains information about the Extron MLS 608 D Series of AV switchers with
instructions for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and operate it.
In this manual the terms “MLS 608 D Series switcher,” “AV switcher,” and “switcher” are
used interchangeably and refer to any of the MLS 608 D Series models.
MLS 608 D Series Description
The MLS 608 D AV switchers are available in three models:
z MLS 608 D — a non-amplified model with variable preamp outputs.
z MLS 608 D SA — features 2-channel stereo power amplification with 20 watts rms
per channel into 4 or 8 ohms.
z MLS 608 D MA — features mono 70 volt amplification with 40 watts rms output.
The MLS 608 D series are simple-to-use, eight input, multi-format switchers designed to
integrate digital and analog sources. All signals are transmitted over CAT 5-type cable to
the included MTP/HDMI U R Twisted Pair Receiver. The MLS 608 D Series feature Extron
ProDSP
™ digital audio processing, which provides an extensive array of easy-to-use
tools for audio system setup and fine-tuning. The MLS 608 D Series offers digital video
switching with four HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs, and analog video switching with four
universal inputs, including an Extron universal MTP twisted pair input. It outputs HDMI
twisted pair signals and analog MTP Twisted Pair to the included MTP/HDMI U R receiver,
providing a complete digital and analog video and audio switching system.
The MLS 608 D AV switchers are ideal for classrooms and other AV environments that
require the flexibility to integrate digital and analog video switching in a single switcher.
Features
z
Inputs: Three 15-pin HD connectors – one with loop-through – for RGBHV, HDTV
component video, and S-video or composite video; one universal MTP twisted
pair input, four HDMI connectors; seven captive screw connectors for balanced or
unbalanced stereo audio; one balanced or unbalanced mono audio input via MTP
z Outputs:
MLS 608 D switcher — One buffered output on VGA connector (tied only to
input 1), two balanced or unbalanced audio outputs on captive screw connectors,
analog MTP video and audio output on one RJ-45 connector, digital video and
RS-232 on two RJ-45 connectors, one power amplifier output ( MA and SA models
only).
MTP/HDMI U R receiver — RGB on 15-pin HD, component video on BNCs, S-video
on 4-pin mini DIN, composite video on BNC, HDMI connector, balanced or unbalanced
audio on one captive screw connector, communications on a captive screw connector.
z Multi-input switcher for digital and analog video signals
z
Transmits HDMI and analog video plus audio and RS-232 over CAT 5-type cables.
z Includes MTP/HDMI U R Twisted Pair Receiver — Automatically routes incoming
signals to the appropriate output connectors.
MLS 608 D Series • Introduction 1