MLC 104 Series MediaLink Controllers • Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup, cont’d
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MLC 104 MediaLink Controllers
Volume control
c Volume knob and LEDs — Rotate this knob to adjust the audio
volume. Global Configurator lets you select whether this
knob will control the projector’s audio levels or the optional
MediaLink switcher’s audio levels.
If the MLC is configured for use with a MediaLink Switcher
or projectors, the MLC’s LEDs light to indicate volume ranges
(with steadily lit LEDs) and minimum/maximum volume limits
(with flashing LEDs).
If the MLC is configured for increment/decrement volume
adjustment, the LEDs scroll up/down briefly.
Configuration (host control) port
d Front panel Config port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack
provides an RS-232 connection for configuration and control.
An optional cable for this port is the 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo
mini TRS RS-232 cable, shown below, (Extron part #70-335-01).
6 feet
(1.8 m)
Part #70-335-01
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip
Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring
Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve
Pin out for TRS RS-232 cable wiring
This port has the following RS-232 protocol:
• 38400 baud
• 1 stop bit
• no parity
• 8 data bits
• no flow control
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Chapter Three
MLC 104 Series Software Setup
Step.1:.Download.Device.Drivers
Step.2:.Create.a.New.Project
Step.3:.Add.an.MLC.104.Controller.and.Define.its.Location.
Step.4:.Define.E-mail.Settings..(IP.model.only)
Step.5:.Add.Serial.and.IR.Devices
Step.6:.Configure.the.Front.Panel.Buttons..
Step.7:.Create.a.Display.Shutdown.Schedule
Step.8:.Create.a.Display.Lamp.Hour.Warning.E-mail.(IP.model.only)
Step.9:.Create.a.Display.Disconnection.E-mail.(IP.model.only)
Step.10:.Build.and.Upload.a.Configuration