Epson setup guide About this Manual, About the MLC 104 IP Plus Medialink Controllers

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Introduction

About this Manual

This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and configure the Extron MLC 104 IP Plus Controller. The following step by step instructions first show you how to set up the hardware, then how to use the Global Configurator (GC) program to

•download drivers

•add A/V devices to a GC configuration

•configure the front panel buttons

•set a shutdown schedule

•set up e-mail alerts that can flag a projector disconnection or warn that lamp hours are exceeded

About the MLC 104 IP Plus Medialink™ Controllers

The Extron MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller can control a projector and various other items such as VCR and DVD players.

Throughout this manual, the controllers are referred to as the MLC 104, MLC, or controller. All models offer RS-232- or infrared- (IR) based projector (display) control along with IR or serial control of other devices (typically A/V input sources), and RS-232 control of an Extron switcher.

The MLC 104 IP Plus Series offers two methods of projector and source device control: RS-232 or infrared (IR). The MLC can learn IR signals from remote controls to communicate with sources such as VCRs and DVD players. Users can create their own device drivers (through IR or RS-232 control) or go to the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) to obtain them.

 

 

 

 

Extron

 

 

 

 

IRCM-DV+

 

 

Extron

 

Dual Function DVD

 

 

 

and VCR IR Control Module

 

 

IPA T RLY4

 

 

 

Ethernet Control

 

Screen

 

Relay Box

 

Control

Digital Out

 

 

IR to DVD/VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCP/IP

RS-232

 

 

 

Network

 

RS-232

Extron

 

 

RGBHV

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLC 104 IP Plus AAP

 

 

 

Video

 

 

MediaLink Controller

Help Desk PC

Projector

Mono Amplified Output

 

Extron

 

 

 

Extron

 

 

 

SI 3CT LP

MLS 304MA

 

 

 

Full-Range Ceiling

MediaLink Switcher

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

Extron

Audio

Audio

Video

 

 

 

 

WPB 105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wall Plate

RGBHV

 

 

RGBHV

RGBHV

 

 

DVD/VCR

& Audio

Laptop

 

 

 

Combo

 

 

w/ Audio

IR Emitter

 

 

 

 

 

IR From

MLC 104

Controller

PC

A typical application for an MLC 104 IP Plus

Medialink Controller

About Global Configurator

The Extron Global Configurator (GC) software is an application that allows non-programmers to configure a wide range

of Extron IP Link®-enabled products, and create entire GlobalViewer® systems. It provides an integrated environment for defining A/V control and system monitoring functionality from an easy-to-use graphical user interface. It allows you to configure a single room controller as well as build a Web-based asset management and remote monitoring system for hundreds of A/V devices in multiple locations.

CYou must use Global Configurator version 2.2 or later to configure the MLC 104 IP Plus. Using an earlier version (2.0.0 through 2.1.x) risks damage to the products. Immediately update any existing controllers configured with older versions of the software. See "Installing the Software" later in this chapter for instructions on how to install GC 2.2.

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Contents MLC 104 IP Plus Precautions 安全须知 中文 Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d OneAbout Global Configurator About this ManualAbout the MLC 104 IP Plus Medialink Controllers System Requirements Installing the SoftwareIntroduction, cont’d Updating FirmwareTwo Right Side Panel Features and Connections Display control RS-232 /IR port This port has dedicatedHardware Setup, cont’d An equivalent digital I/O port circuitPower wiring IR learning range for the MLC 104 IP Plus Pinout for TRS RS-232 cable wiring Volume controlConfiguration host control port ButtonsThree Software Setup Download Device DriversAdd an MLC 104 IP Plus Controller and Define its Location Software Setup, cont’d Create a New ProjectProject Settings dialog box Add Device dialog box BasicGlobal Configurator Front Panel window Software Setup, cont’dDefining e-mail server settings Add Device dialog box AdvancedContact Manager dialog box Setting up e-mail notificationsAdding e-mail contacts Email Manager dialog box Contact Manager dialog boxAdding a serial driver Software Setup, cont’d Add a Serial and an IR DeviceDownloading additional drivers Add serial driver windowAdding an IR driver Configure the Front Panel ButtonsFront Panel window with configured buttons Add IR driver windowConfigure the Control Modules Using the Auto Fill Feature Configuring an input buttonConfiguring the On and Off buttons Epson PowerLite 7700p projector icon. a list of operationsInput 2 button selection Control module configurationControl module main window From the Auto Fill Dual-Function DVD and VCR IRSoftware Setup, cont’d Create a Display Shutdown Schedule Display shutdown action selection dialogScheduled Actions Wizard Monitored Conditions Wizard dialog Display lamp hour e-mail notificationUploading a configuration Build and Upload a ConfigurationBuilding a configuration Build menuAccessing GlobalViewer GlobalViewer main

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