Extron electronic manual MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Installation

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1IR learner/transmitter — These sensors allow for IR control of the MLC and for IR learning. The two LEDs (one for transmitting, one for receiving) send and receive IR signals, enabling the MLC to learn commands and clone configurations from another MLC. The IR remote control must be pointed directly at these LEDs for best results.

The MLC can “learn” IR commands in order to control the display device. IR learning of device control codes is necessary only if there are no RS-232 codes available for that device or if you need to customize the driver. The IR learning procedure is discussed in the “Configuring using IR learning” section of chapter 3, “Operations.”

You can also perform IR learning via the Windows-based configuration software. See “Performing IR learning via software,” in chapter 5, “Serial Communication.”

2Enable Macro LED — The LED located immediately above the four green IR LEDs is labeled E, for Enable Macro. This LED lights amber when you place a button in macro mode. (See “Setting up macros,” in chapter 3, “Operations.”)

3Configuration switches — When set to “on,” these DIP switches place the MLC in IR learning mode or data transfer mode, or disable IR repeats.

Switch 1: Enables IR learning.

Switch 2: Enables data transfer, such as cloning the MLC’s configuration onto another MLC 52 (see “Configuring using IR data transfer,” in chapter 3, “Operations”).

Switch 3: Disables IR repeats during playback. For most applications, this switch is placed in the off position.

Switch 4 is not used.

4Volume control (VC faceplate only) connector — Connect this volume control connector to an amplifier such as the Extron MPA 122 or MPA 181T to enable the volume control knob on the MLC 52 to raise and lower the volume on the display device via the amplifier.

5Display control and power connector — This six-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector is used for IR and RS-232 control of the display device and for DC power. (See “Wiring the control connector,” in the next section, for information on how to connect supported devices to the MLC.)

The RS-232 projector control port is present on this connector but not functional on the IR models. This port is functional only on the RS models.

6IR learning indicators — Each button on the MLC front panel has four memory blocks, which can be programmed with up to four IR (or RS-232) commands. The IR learning indicator LEDs provide visual feedback indicating the following:

Which of the four memory blocks contains a command

Which of the four memory blocks is ready to be programmed or configured

The IR learning status of the controller

See “Configuring for IR learning,” in chapter 3, “Operation,” for details.

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Contents MediaLink Controllers MLC 52 SeriesInstrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Table of Contents Iii Entering display device communications port settingsIv MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Table of Contents Appendix a Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesOne MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Introduction Features and OptionsStandard features About the MLC 52 SeriesOptions and accessories MLC 52 Application Examples Application diagram for a standard MLC 52 1-gang sizeTwo MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Installation Installation OverviewPreparing the site and installing the wall box Installation ProceduresUL Requirements Screws to remove from the MLC faceplate Replacing the faceplateReplacing button labels Installing the MLC onto a new faceplate bottom viewReplacing a button label Mounting an electrical box Attaching a wall box to a wall stud MLC 52 rear view Rear panel and cable connectionsMLC 52 VC rear view MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Installation Pinout guide for the MLC 52 display/source control connector Wiring the control connectorWiring the control connector for IR Wiring for IR controlUC 50, 100, and 200 cable color codes Wiring for RS-232 control RS models onlyWiring for RS-232 control RS models only Wiring an IR LinkWiring and using the IR Link for IR remote control Wiring an IRL Wiring an IRLConnecting the MLC 52 to the external power supply Wiring the power connectorWiring the VC port Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mounting bracket Mounting the MLCMounting the MLC 52 in a wall box Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture Mounting the MLC 52 to a mounting bracket mud ringInstallation, cont’d Three Buttons on the front panel Front Panel Features and OperationSwitch modes Display Device ControlMLC 52 front panel Front panel componentsOperation, cont’d Mm connector cable for the configuration portConfiguring the MLC 52 Using IR Order in which the buttons blink during data transfer Percent Complete MLC MLC 52 VC Models Buttons Lit Configuring using IR learningActivation of LEDs during button configuring Setting up button macros Removing commands from a buttonConfiguring a single button for input source selection Extron MPA Requirements for the MLC 52 VC with volume control knobPowering on Powering the Display Device On and OffWiring and connections for the MLC 52 VC models Configuring the MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Vol buttonsSelecting Inputs Powering offInput selection buttons on the MLC 52 front panel Using the IR Link with the MLC 52 and the IR Operating the MLC 52 Using IR Remote ControlMLC 52 configuration cannot be performed from the IR Buttons on the IR 452 remote controlLocking the Front Panel Executive Mode ResettingButtons to press and hold for executive mode Four Application 1 Projector with more than two inputs Application 1 Using Multiple Sources with an MLCMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Special Applications Projector remote control type a application Examples of projector remote control types a and BProgramming buttons for an IR controlled system Special Applications, cont’d Volume OFF Command #1 Computer Command #2 Video Projector remote control type B applicationTypical projector power off confirmation prompt Application 2 Projector Requiring a Power Off ConfirmationConfiguring the MLC 52 for a power-off confirmation Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type a Configuring the MLC 52 for multi-coded IR functionalityProgramming video inputs projector remote control type a Display Programming VC models projector remote control type a Using the PC button RGBProgramming RGB inputs projector remote control type B Programming video inputs projector remote control type B Programming VC models Projector remote control type B Using the Video button S-video or composite videoSpecial Applications, cont’d Five RS-232 configuration cable pin assignments Using the MLC 52 Configuration ProgramMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Serial Communication Extron Software Products Disc a screen Installing the softwareConfiguration Wizard screen Starting the configuration programLoading the serial RS-232 drivers Loading Extron driversLoading the IR drivers Selecting the MLC 52 / Dvcm 50 IR driver package Viewing the IR driver package version IR driver package listChanging the location of the IR drivers IR driver information in the Help Details windowIR Driver Directory window File name Description Configuring using the MLC 52 Configuration WizardKey to file names Browse For Folder windowSelect Initial Option screen, first radio button selected Initial configuration options screenCreating a new configuration using the wizard Select MediaLink Serial Driver screen for RS models Select COM Port screenIii Select IR Driver screen for IR modelsSerial Communication, cont’d To add a command to a button Assign Commands To Buttons window with PC button selectedOverwrite prompt Select Configuration File screen RS version Uploading an existing configuration using the wizardClick Next Wizard Finish screen Configuring using the Windows-based configuration programOpening the MLC 52 Configuration Program screen Overview of the configuration procedureModel selection screen Mode selection window, Select a Comm Port tabMLC 52 Configuration Program screen not configured Displaying the Help program Saving and restoring a configurationSaving a configuration File menu, Save Configuration as... selectedRestoring a configuration Save configuration to... windowSave Configuration prompt Overview of the MLC 52 configuration program main screen Load configuration from... windowMenu bar Main screen with a driver addedHelp menu Trace Window exampleAbout window from Help menu, showing an MLC 52 RS Details window from the Help menuFront panel representations Display settings tabs Button Settings areaButton Operations area Add Driver window Adding a driverSerial driver overwrite prompt Select Your IR Driver window Select a serial driver... windowAuto Fill window Assigning functions to buttons Removing a driverRemoving an IR driver Removing a serial driverPC button selected on MLC 52 main screen Command added to the first memory block of the PC buttonButton Operations section containing a user-defined code Assigning user-defined functions to buttonsSetting up button modes and labels User-defined command entered for Video buttonRemoving a function from a button Serial Communication, cont’d Factory defaults Display Power Settings tab Setting the button modesSwitch Mode menu for a volume button Entering display device power settingsEntering display device communications port settings No IR/232 while display power is offPerforming IR learning via software Programming the MLC 52 for control by the IR 452 RemoteIR learning readiness prompt Prompt to press IR remote control buttonIR learning timeout prompt Playing an IR commandPlaying an IR command Using emulation modeConnection window with Emulation Mode tab selected Existing configurations dropdown menu on Connection Window Device selection screen for emulation mode Wizard Options submenu Selecting the starting screenFile menu, Total Factory Reset selected ResettingReset to factory defaults confirmation prompt Uploading firmware MLC 52 main screen after reset standard modelDownloading the firmware from the Web Updating the firmware Installing the Firmware LoaderExtron’s Firmware Loader window Firmware Loader window Selecting the firmware on the Choose Firmware File windowHost-to-MLC communications Using Simple Instruction Set SIS CommandsAscii to Hex conversion table Symbol definitions Command/response table for SIS commands Send/receive data to/from page 0 memory Command Hexadecimal Response AdditionalAAppendix a Specifications Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesIncluded parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded parts Part number Cables Optional accessoriesAppendixBB MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS cutout template MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS TemplateMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Templates MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC cutout template MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC TemplateTemplates, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C
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