Epson MLC 104 IP Plus setup guide Introduction, About this Manual, About Global Configurator

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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