Device Settings

You can use the Device Settings option to change the baud rate of the RS-232 port. You can also enable Executive Mode on an MLS 608 D Series device.

NOTE:  While in Emulate mode, the Device Settings option on the Tools menu is disabled.

Serial Settings

To change the baud rate of the device RS-232 ports:

  1. From the Tools menu, select Device Settings. The Device Settings dialog opens.

  2. Click the Serial Settings tab.

  3. Select the RS-232 port check box.

  4. From the drop-down list, select the desired baud rate.

  5. Click Apply to save the change and continue updating other settings. Alternatively, click OK to save the new setting and exit the dialog.

Executive Mode

Executive mode is also known as front panel security lockout. To prevent accidental changes to the settings on the unit, the MLS 608 D Series device provides two executive mode options. Enabling mode 1 provides lockout of all front panel buttons and volume encoders. Enabling mode 2 provides lockout of all front panel input buttons. Both volume encoders are still accessible via the front panel.

To set executive mode:

  1. From the Tools menu, select Device Settings. The Device Settings dialog opens.

  2. Click the Executive Mode tab.

  3. Click the radio button of the desired executive mode option.

  4. Executive mode 0 - This option disables executive mode on the MLS 608 D Series device.

  5. Executive mode 1 - This option locks all front panel buttons and volume encoders.

  6. Executive mode 2 - This option locks all front panel input buttons except volume encoders.

  1. Click Apply to save the change and continue updating other settings. Alternatively, click OK to save the new setting and exit the dialog.