| MLS 608 D Series with MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Video — MLS analog inputs |
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| Gain | Unity |
| Differential phase error | 1° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz |
| Differential gain error | 1% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz |
| Crosstalk | -68 dB @ 10 MHz, -39 dB @ 100 MHz |
| Switching speed | <100 ms (max.) |
| Skew compensation | Up to 62 ns (adjustable) |
| Signal transmission distance, analog |  |
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| Video — MLS digital inputs |
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| Maximum data rate | 6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps per color) |
| Maximum pixel clock | 225 MHz |
| Resolution range | Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz |
| Formats | RGB and YCbCr digital video |
| Standards | DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.3 compatible |
| NOTE | *Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input/output. |
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| Video input and loop-through MLS |
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| Number/signal type | |
| Analog | 3 RGBHV, RGBS, component video, S-video, or composite video input
1 RGBHV, RGBS loop-through
1 analog proprietary signal from an Extron MTP transmitter |
| NOTE | The switcher does not accept or pass RS-232 serial signals from an MTP transmitter on the MTP input. |
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| Digital video | 4 HDMI (or DVI*) digital video |
| Connectors | 4 female 15-pin HD: 3 for input, 1 for buffered loop-through
1 female RJ-45 for MTP input
4 female HDMI |
| Nominal level | 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video |
| Minimum/maximum levels | |
| Inputs 1-3 | |
| RGB | Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset |
| S-video, composite video | Analog: 0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset |
| Input 4 | |
| RGB | Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset |
| S-video, composite video | Analog: 0.8 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset |
| Impedance | |
| Analog inputs | 75 ohms |
| Horizontal frequency | 15 kHz to 145 kHz |
| Vertical frequency | 30 Hz to 170 Hz |
| Resolution range | Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz |
| Return loss | |
| RGB | <-40 dB @ 5 MHz |
| S-video, composite video | <-30 dB @ 5 MHz |
| DC offset (max. allowable) | |
| Inputs 1-3 | 1.5 V |
| Input 4 | 1.0 V |
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| Video output — MLS |
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| Number/signal type | 3 proprietary signals for an Extron MTP/HDMI U R receiver: 1 analog, 2 digital |
| Connectors | 3 female RJ-45 for CAT 5/5e/6 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) or STP (shielded twisted pair) cables connecting the MLS 608 D to an MTP/HDMI U R receiver |
| NOTE | Shielded twisted pair cable is recommended for the video output connections. |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz (for digital output) |
| Signal transmission distance, digital |  |
| NOTE | Shielded twisted pair cable provides added protection from outside interference and increases overall signal transmission distance. Extron strongly recommends using shielded twisted pair for optimal performance. |
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| Sync — MLS |
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| Input type | RGBHV, RGBS, component video |
| Standards | TTL (RGB), NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM |
| Input level | 2.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p |
| Output level | 5.0 Vp-p |
| Input impedance | 585 ohms |
| Polarity | Negative |
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| Audio — MLS |
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| Gain | |
| Input 4 | Unbalanced output: 0 dB; balanced output: 6 dB |
| All other inputs | Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB |
| Frequency response |
| Power amp (MA model) | 80 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB to +1 dB @ 1 watt output (11 Vrms) |
| Power amp (SA model) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB to +1 dB @ 1 watt output, 8 ohm load |
| Input 4 | |
| Lineout | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB |
| Output 3 | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB |
| All other inputs | |
| Lineout | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
| THD + Noise | |
| Power amp (amplifier models only) | <0.1% @ 1 kHz, at -3 dB |
| Input 4 | |
| Output 3 | <0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level |
| All other inputs | |
| Lineout | <0.01% @ 1 kHz at nominal level |
| S/N at max. power output or line level output (unweighted) |
| Power amp (amplifier models only) | >90 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohm load |
| Input 4 | |
| Lineout | >90 dB, balanced |
| Output 3 | >90 dB, balanced |
| All other inputs | |
| Lineout | >100 dB, balanced |
| Crosstalk | |
| Power amp (amplifier models only) | <-70 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Lineout | <-90 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded |
| Stereo channel separation | |
| Input 4 | Not applicable (mono) |
| All other inputs | >96 dB @ 1 kHz |
| CMRR | |
| Input 4 | Not applicable (mono) |
| All other inputs | >70 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Volume range | |
| Program volume | -100 dB to 0 dB (in 0.1 dB steps) |
| Mic volume | -100 dB to +12 dB (in 0.1 dB steps) |
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| Audio input — MLS |
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| Number/signal type | 7 stereo, line level, balanced/unbalanced (inputs 1-3, 5-8 analog)
2 mono, line level, balanced/unbalanced (mic/line level inputs)
1 proprietary analog signal (mono, from MTP input 4)
4 stereo, de-embedded from HDMI (2-channel, PCM only, from HDMI inputs 5-8) |
| Connectors | (7) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole (inputs 1-3, 5-8)
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole (mic/line level inputs)
1 female RJ-45 connector (shared with video signals from MTP) |
| Impedance | >10k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced, DC coupled |
| Nominal level | |
| Mic/line input | Mic level, -60 dBV (1 mVrms) when mic gain is set to +40 dB |
| All other inputs | +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) when level is set to 0 dB |
| Maximum level | |
| Mic/line input | +21 dBu when Mic gain is set to 0 dB |
| Input 4 | +15 dBu, unbalanced when output 3 gain is set to 0 dB |
| All other inputs | +21 dBu when input gain is set to 0 dB |
| Input gain adjustment | |
| Mic/line input | -18 dB to +80 dB, adjustable per input |
| All other inputs | -18 dB to +24 dB, adjustable per input |
| Mic phantom power | +48 VDC (can be switched on or off) |
| NOTE | 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu. |
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| Audio output — line level (all models) — MLS |
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| Number/signal type | 2 stereo or dual mono, balanced/unbalanced (fixed or variable, selectable)
1 dual mono, balanced/unbalanced (fixed or variable, selectable), via MTP |
| Connectors | (2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole |
| Impedance | 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced |
| Gain error | ±0.2 dB channel to channel |
| Nominal level | +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
| Maximum level (Hi-Z) | >+21 dBu, balanced; >+15 dBu, unbalanced |
| NOTE | Unbalanced wired outputs have -6 dB gain. Balanced outputs result in a 0 dB gain. |
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| Audio output — power amplifier (amplifier models only) — MLS |
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| Number/signal type | |
| MA model | 1 mono, 70 V line |
| SA model | 1 stereo (default) or 2 mono, 2 channels total |
| Connector | (1) 5 mm screw lock captive screw connector, 4 pole |
| NOTE | These connectors accept wires of 22 AWG to 12 AWG. |
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| Load impedance | |
| MA model | 123 ohms minimum |
| SA model | 4 or 8 ohms |
| Amplifier type | Class D |
| Output power | |
| MA model | 40 watts (rms), 70 V, 1 kHz, 1% THD |
| SA model | 20 watts (rms) per channel, 4 or 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD |
| Protection | Clip limiting, thermal, short circuit, DC output |
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| Control/remote — switcher — MLS |
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| NOTE | The front panel USB port and rear panel RS-232 port are independent of each other and can be used at the same time. |
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| Serial control port | 1 bidirectional RS-232: 1 rear panel 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles) |
| Baud rate and protocol | 300 to 115200 baud (38400 baud = default); 8 (default) or 7 data bits; 1 (default) or 2 stop bits; no parity (default), or even, odd, mark, or space parity; no flow control (default) |
| Serial control pin configuration | 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND, 4 = neutral/GND, 5 = +12 VDC |
| NOTE | The +12 VDC and ground pins can be used to power a MediaLink® Controller. |
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| USB control ports | 1 front panel female mini USB B |
| USB standards | USB 2.0, low speed |
| Program control | Extron DSP Configurator™ software for Windows®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) |
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| Control/remote — external device (pass-through) — MLS |
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| Serial control port input | Bidirectional RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles) |
| Serial control port output | 1 set of proprietary signals on a female RJ-45 jack |
| NOTE | Protocol is mirrored between the MLS 608 D and the MTP/HDMI U R receiver. |
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| Serial control pin configuration | Captive screw connector: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND, 4 = n/a, 5 = n/a |
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| General — MLS |
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| Power supply | Internal
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| MLS 608 D | 1.0 A |
| MLS 608 D MA, MLS 608 D SA | 1.2 A |
| Power consumption | |
| Full load (amp output at 1/8 power) | |
| MLS 608 D | 42 watts |
| MLS 608 D MA | 56 watts |
| MLS 608 D SA | 54 watts |
| Standby | 4 watts |
| Auxiliary power output | |
| Port 1 | 12 watts, 12 VDC, on a 2 pole connector |
| Port 2 | 7.2 watts, 12 VDC, on a 5 pole connector shared with the serial control port |
| Ambient temperature/humidity | Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +111 °F (0 to +43.9 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing |
| Cooling | Convection, vents on sides and top |
| Thermal dissipation | |
| MLS 608 D, full load | 143 BTU/hr |
| MLS 608 D MA, full load, amp output at 1/8 power | 191 BTU/hr |
| MLS 608 D SA, full load, amp output at 1/8 power | 185 BTU/hr |
| Standby, all models | 13.7 BTU/hr |
| Rack mount | Yes, with included brackets |
| Enclosure type | Metal |
| Enclosure dimensions | 3.5" H x 17.5" W x 12.0" D (2U high, full rack wide)
(8.9 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 30.5 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors, knob, and buttons. Width excludes rack ears.) |
| Product weight | 7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 13 lbs (6 kg) including MTP/HDMI U R receiver |
| DIM weight | |
| USA/Canada | 21 lbs (10 kg) |
| International | 25 lbs (12 kg) |
| Vibration | ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
| Regulatory compliance | |
| Safety | CE, c-UL, UL |
| Compliances | CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI |
| Environmental | Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE |
| Accessibility | Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) |
| Product warranty | 3 years parts and labor |
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| Video — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| MTP input | |
| Gain | Unity |
| Maximum resolution | |
| Analog | Up to 2048x1080 or 1080p at 60 Hz |
| Signal transmission distance, analog | See the "Video — MLS analog inputs" section of these specifications |
| HDMI digital input | |
| Maximum data rate | 4.95 Gbps (1.65 Gbps per color) |
| Maximum pixel clock | 165 MHz |
| Maximum resolution | |
| Digital | Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p at 60 Hz |
| Signal transmission distance, digital | See the "Video output — MLS" section of these specifications |
| NOTE | The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system. |
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| Formats | RGB and YCbCr digital video |
| Standards | DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.2 |
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| Video input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Number/signal type | |
| Analog inputs | 1 set of proprietary analog signals |
| HDMI digital input | 1 set of proprietary digital signals |
| Connectors | |
| MTP input | 1 female RJ-45 |
| HDMI digital input | 2 female RJ-45 |
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| Video output — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Number/signal type | |
| Analog output | 1 RGBHV, RGBS, component video (bi-level and tri-level), S-video, composite video (follows input type) |
| HDMI digital output | 1 single link HDMI (or DVI-D*) |
| Connectors | |
| Analog output | 1 female 15-pin HD for RGB
3 female BNC for Y, R-Y, B-Y
1 female 4-pin mini DIN for S-video (Y/C)
1 female BNC for composite video |
| HDMI digital output | 1 female HDMI type A |
| Nominal levels | Analog outputs:
1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video |
| Minimum/maximum level | Analog outputs: 0.8 V to 1.2 Vp-p |
| Impedance | Analog outputs: 75 ohms (during video output only) |
| Return loss | Analog outputs: <-30 dB @ 5 MHz (during video output only) |
| DC offset | Analog outputs: <±20 mV with input at 0 offset |
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| Sync — analog outputs — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Output type | RGBHV, RGBS, Component video (bi- or tri-level) |
| Standards | NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM |
| Output level | 4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated |
| Output impedance | 87 ohms (24 mA) |
| Polarity | Positive or negative (selectable) |
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| Audio — from MTP input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Gain | Unbalanced output: 0dB; balanced output +6 dB |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB |
| THD + Noise | 0.15% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level |
| S/N | >70 dB at maximum output (unweighted) |
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| Audio input — from MTP input, MTP/HDMI U R — see MLS 608 D's audio output specifications |
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| Number/signal type | 1 set of proprietary analog signals |
| Connectors | 1 female RJ-45 |
| NOTE | 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu. |
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| Audio output — from MTP input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Number/signal type | 2 mono, balanced/unbalanced |
| Connectors | (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole |
| Impedance | 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced |
| Gain error | ±1 dB channel to channel |
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| Control/remote — external device (pass-through) — from HDMI input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Serial control port input/output | RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw connector |
| NOTE | The serial communications link of a MTP/HDMI U R is bidirectional. |
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| Serial control pin configuration | Captive screw connectors: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND |
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| Control/remote — external device (pass-through, unidirectional or bidirectional) from MTP input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| NOTE | This port is not used when the MTP/HDMI U R is used with an MLS 608 D Series switcher. |
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| Serial control port input/output | RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 5 pole captive screw connector (3 poles are used) |
| Baud rates | Up to 38400 bps at up to 600' (183 m) (Higher data rates and distances are possible.
Performance varies based on baud rate and cable length.) |
| Protocol | Data bits = 5 - 8
Stop bits = 1 or 2
Parity = odd, even, none
Flow control = XON, XOFF, none |
| NOTE | Protocol is mirrored between the transmitter and the receiver. |
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| Serial control pin configuration | Captive screw connector: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND |
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| General — MTP/HDMI U R |
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| Recommended cable type | Shielded (recommended) or unshielded |
| MTP input | CAT 5/5e/6 |
| HDMI digital input | CAT 5/5e/6, Extron STP201 |
| NOTE | Shielded twisted pair cable provides added protection from outside interference and increases overall signal transmission distance. Extron strongly recommends using shielded twisted pair for optimal performance. |
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| Power supply | External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 1 A, 12 watts |
| Power consumption | 9.8 watts |
| Ambient temperature/humidity | Storage: -40 to +158°F (-40 to 70°C)/10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122°F (0 to +50°C)/10% to 90%, noncondensing |
| Cooling | Convention, no vents |
| Thermal dissipation | 18.1 BTU/hr |
| Mounting | |
| Rack mount | Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf |
| Furniture mount | Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit |
| Pole mount | Yes, with optional projector mounting kit |
| Enclosure type | Metal |
| Enclosure dimensions | 1.7" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D (half rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.) |
| Product weight | 0.8 lbs (0.4 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 13 lbs (6 kg) including MLS 608 switcher |
| Vibration | ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
| Regulatory compliance | |
| Safety | CE, c-UL, UL
UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding the power supply. |
| EMI/EMC | CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI |
| Product warranty | 3 years parts and labor |
| NOTE | All nominal levels are at ±10%. |
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| NOTE | Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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| (8.0-091911-D12) |