Extron electronic MC104 Introduction, About this Manual, About the MLC 104 Medialink Controllers

Introduction

About this Manual

This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and configure the Extron MLC 104 or MLC 104 IP 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 (IP model only)

About the MLC 104 Medialink Controllers

The Extron MLC 104 Series MediaLink™ Controllers can control a projector and various other items such as VCR and DVD players.

•The IP model (MLC 104 IP) can be configured and controlled either via RS-232 serial communication or via an Ethernet network using standard Internet protocol.

•The non-IP model (MLC 104) has nearly all the features of the IP model, but can be configured and controlled via RS-232 only.

The Extron MLC 104 Series MediaLink™ Controllers can control a projector and an optional Extron switcher. Throughout this setup guide they are referred to as the MLC 104 IP, MLC 104, MLC, or controller. Both models offer RS-232 or IR based display (projector) control and RS-232 control of an Extron switcher.

Users can go to the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) to obtain device drivers.

A typical application for an MLC 104 IP Medialink™ Controller

About Global Configurator

The Extron Global Configurator 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 series. 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.