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Details... — Displays the Details window, which gives detailed information on the MLC’s current configuration and status.

Details window from the Help menu

When finished viewing the information, click the X (Close) button in the upper-right corner to close this window.

Check for Updates — Checks the Extron Web site to find out if the current version of the Windows-based configuration software on your MLC 52 is the latest.

If a newer version than yours is encountered, the Update Available window is displayed. Click OK if you want the MLC software to be updated immediately. Click Cancel if you do not want the update at this time.

If no new versions are encountered, the Update Not Required window opens, informing you that you have the most recent version of the MLC 52 software on your system.

About option — Displays a window giving the current version and part number of the Windows-based configuration software, as well as a representation of your MLC’s front panel. Click B to close this window.

About window from Help menu, showing an MLC 52 RS

Front panel representations

The upper-left quadrant of the screen contains representations of the front panels of the connected MLC 52 and of the IR 452 Remote Control. Click the screen buttons in these diagrams to select and program the equivalent buttons on the MLC and/or IR 452.

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Contents MLC 52 Series MediaLink ControllersSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Entering display device communications port settings MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Table of Contents IiiAppendix a Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Iv MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Table of ContentsOne Features and Options Standard featuresAbout the MLC 52 Series MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers IntroductionOptions and accessories Application diagram for a standard MLC 52 1-gang size MLC 52 Application ExamplesTwo Installation Overview MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers InstallationPreparing the site and installing the wall box Installation ProceduresUL Requirements Replacing the faceplate Screws to remove from the MLC 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 Wiring the control connector Pinout guide for the MLC 52 display/source control connectorWiring for IR control Wiring the control connector for IRWiring for RS-232 control RS models only Wiring for RS-232 control RS models onlyWiring an IR Link UC 50, 100, and 200 cable color codesWiring 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 52 to a mounting bracket mud ring Mounting the MLC to a wall or furnitureInstallation, cont’d Three Front Panel Features and Operation Switch modesDisplay Device Control Buttons on the front panelFront panel components MLC 52 front panelMm connector cable for the configuration port Operation, cont’dConfiguring the MLC 52 Using IR Order in which the buttons blink during data transfer Configuring using IR learning Percent Complete MLC MLC 52 VC Models Buttons LitActivation of LEDs during button configuring Removing commands from a button Setting up button macrosConfiguring a single button for input source selection Requirements for the MLC 52 VC with volume control knob Extron MPAPowering the Display Device On and Off Wiring and connections for the MLC 52 VC modelsConfiguring the MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Vol buttons Powering onSelecting Inputs Powering offInput selection buttons on the MLC 52 front panel Operating the MLC 52 Using IR Remote Control Using the IR Link with the MLC 52 and the IRButtons on the IR 452 remote control MLC 52 configuration cannot be performed from the IRLocking 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 Projector remote control type B application Command #1 Computer Command #2 VideoApplication 2 Projector Requiring a Power Off Confirmation Typical projector power off confirmation promptConfiguring the MLC 52 for a power-off confirmation Configuring the MLC 52 for multi-coded IR functionality Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type aProgramming video inputs projector remote control type a Display Using the PC button RGB Programming VC models projector remote control type aProgramming RGB inputs projector remote control type B Programming video inputs projector remote control type B Using the Video button S-video or composite video Programming VC models Projector remote control type BSpecial Applications, cont’d Five RS-232 configuration cable pin assignments Using the MLC 52 Configuration ProgramMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Serial Communication Installing the software Extron Software Products Disc a screenStarting the configuration program Configuration Wizard screenLoading the serial RS-232 drivers Loading Extron driversLoading the IR drivers Selecting the MLC 52 / Dvcm 50 IR driver package IR driver package list Viewing the IR driver package versionChanging the location of the IR drivers IR driver information in the Help Details windowIR Driver Directory window Configuring using the MLC 52 Configuration Wizard Key to file namesBrowse For Folder window File name DescriptionInitial configuration options screen Select Initial Option screen, first radio button selectedCreating a new configuration using the wizard Select COM Port screen Select MediaLink Serial Driver screen for RS modelsSelect IR Driver screen for IR models IiiSerial Communication, cont’d Assign Commands To Buttons window with PC button selected To add a command to a buttonOverwrite prompt Uploading an existing configuration using the wizard Select Configuration File screen RS versionClick Next Configuring using the Windows-based configuration program Wizard Finish screenOverview of the configuration procedure Opening the MLC 52 Configuration Program screenMode selection window, Select a Comm Port tab Model selection screenMLC 52 Configuration Program screen not configured Saving and restoring a configuration Saving a configurationFile menu, Save Configuration as... selected Displaying the Help programRestoring a configuration Save configuration to... windowSave Configuration prompt Load configuration from... window Overview of the MLC 52 configuration program main screenMain screen with a driver added Menu barTrace Window example Help menuAbout 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 Removing a driver Removing an IR driverRemoving a serial driver Assigning functions to buttonsCommand added to the first memory block of the PC button PC button selected on MLC 52 main screenAssigning user-defined functions to buttons Button Operations section containing a user-defined codeSetting up button modes and labels User-defined command entered for Video buttonRemoving a function from a button Serial Communication, cont’d Factory defaults Setting the button modes Switch Mode menu for a volume buttonEntering display device power settings Display Power Settings tabNo IR/232 while display power is off Entering display device communications port settingsProgramming the MLC 52 for control by the IR 452 Remote Performing IR learning via softwarePrompt to press IR remote control button IR learning readiness promptPlaying an IR command IR learning timeout promptPlaying 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 Selecting the starting screen Wizard Options submenuFile 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 Selecting the firmware on the Choose Firmware File window Firmware Loader windowHost-to-MLC communications Using Simple Instruction Set SIS CommandsAscii to Hex conversion table Symbol definitions Command/response table for SIS commands Command Hexadecimal Response Additional Send/receive data to/from page 0 memoryAAppendix a Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories SpecificationsIncluded parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded parts Part number Optional accessories CablesAppendixBB 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 Template MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC cutout templateTemplates, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C

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