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Extron electronic MLC 104 Plus Series setup guide Introduction, cont’d About Global Configurator

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About Global Configurator

Global Configurator (GC) is a software application that gives users the ability to create a single configuration file of all of the controlled devices on their audio/video (A/V) network.

There are two types of devices in an A/V system:

Controllers - Control devices that have serial, relay, I/O, and infrared (IR) ports for A/V device connectivity; and, for MLC 104 IP Plus models, an IP Link enabled Ethernet port for network connectivity.

Controlled devices - Audio/video products, such as video projectors, displays, VCRs, DVD players, document cameras, projector screens, room lighting systems: all of the equipment that is used to generate an audio/video presentation.

Once a “global” configuration file is built, GC then generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer® that allows users to monitor and control all of the A/V devices contained within the GC configuration file.

When the configuration file is created, one or more of the

IP Link-enabled controllers on the network can be designated as a GlobalViewer host device. The completed configuration file is uploaded to the host device(s). The GlobalViewer interface can then be launched by opening an Internet browser on a local PC and entering the host device’s IP address in the browser address field.

NBoth MLC 104 Plus and MLC 104 IP Plus models can be configured with Global Configurator, but only IP models can act as a GlobalViewer host on a network or send e-mail notifications.

Global Configurator application screen

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Contents

MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink ControllersSetup Guide 68-1289-01 Rev. DConsignes de Sécurité Français PrecautionsSafety Instructions English Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch安全须知中文 MLC 104 Plus Series Safety and CompliancesFCC Class A Notice 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。MLC 104 Plus Series Safety and Compliances Step three add a device and set up its connection Table of ContentsMLC 104 Plus Series Table of Contents Step five save the new Global Configurator fileStep eleven configure the front panel Table of Contents, cont’dii MLC 104 Plus Series Table of Contents Step twelve configure associated control modulesIntroduction About Global Configurator Global Configurator Online TrainingChapter1One MLC 104 Plus SeriesThe MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controllers IntroductionAbout this Manual Differences between modelsMLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller A typical MLC 104 IP Plus installationMLC 104 Plus Series Introduction Mini PowerGlobal Configurator application screen Introduction, cont’d About Global Configurator1-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Introduction System Requirements Installing Global Configurator4. Click the Global Configurator icon 7. Click the Download GCSWxxxxx.exe buttonIntroduction, cont’d Global Configurator Online Training6. Click the Global Configurator icon 1-6 MLC 104 Plus Series IntroductionChapter2Two Hardware SetupPower Connection LAN Connection Front Host Configuration Port Front Panel Right Side Panel Left Side Panel and Top PanelFront Panel Hardware Setup2-2 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup VOLUMEMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Right Side Panel2-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Hardware Setup, cont’d Left Side Panel and Top Panelthe MLC 104 Plus Series Reference Manual for available reset Power Connection MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupHardware Setup, cont’d LAN Connection IP Models Only 2-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Front Panel Host Configuration PortFront Panel Device Connections Hardware Setup, cont’d2-8 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Display connectionMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Comm Link connectionMLS connection MediaLink Switchers rear panel MLC/IR port2-10 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Hardware Setup, cont’dTesting the GlobalViewer Pages Software SetupCreating a Global Configurator Project File Configuring a New Device Chapter3Three3-2 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Software SetupCreating a Global Configurator Project File Step one download device drivers7. Click the Download button The Download Complete dialog box opens MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup5. Click the Right Arrow Subscribe button 8. Click the Close buttonStep two create a new project Software Setup, cont’d3-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 1. Select Create a New ProjectMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup For an MLC 104 Plus non-IP model3. Click Cancel. The Add Device dialog box opens 5. Click OK. The Add Device dialog box opens4. Click Make this device a GlobalViewer Host if desired Step three add a device and set up its connection3-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Software Setup, cont’dMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 7. Click Auto Configure IP Address9. Click Set. The Auto Configure Successful dialog box is displayed 10. Click OKFor an MLC 104 Plus non-IP model 3-8 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d 1. Select MLC 104 Plus Series from the IP Link Device drop- down listStep four define the location of the new device IP models only MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup3-10 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step five save the new Global Configurator fileSoftware Setup, cont’d MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Configuring a New DeviceStep six configure e‑mail server IP models only N Device must be online to change device settings1. Click Edit Email Manager Step seven configure e‑mail messages IP models only3-12 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Software Setup, cont’d1. Click Edit Contact Manager Step eight configure contacts IP models onlyMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 5. Click Add Driver 3-14 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupStep nine assign serial device drivers Software Setup, cont’dMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step ten assign IR drivers5. Click Add Driver Button caption Step eleven configure the front panel3-16 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Button tool tipButton repeat rate MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupButton modes 3-18 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d To assign a switcher input 1. Select one of the four input buttons Switcher inputMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 2. Select a switcher input number from the drop-down listButton operations 3-20 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup To add a time delay 1. Select a front panel button4. Click User Defined Command 3-22 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Clear, reset, and auto fill captions 3-24 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d Step twelve configure associated control modules MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup3-26 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Software Setup, cont’dStep thirteen create a shutdown schedule MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup8. Click Apply Action 3-28 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d Step fourteen create a lamp hour notification IP models only MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup14. Click Apply Email/Contacts 3-30 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup9. Click Apply Condition Software Setup, cont’dStep fifteen create a disconnect notification IP models only MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup12. Click Apply Email/Contacts 3-32 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupDisconnected 7. Click Apply Condition Software Setup, cont’dStep sixteen build the Global Configurator file MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup3-34 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step seventeen upload the Global Configurator fileSoftware Setup, cont’d Step eighteen launch GlobalViewer IP models only N Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with Active X enabled is requiredMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 3-36 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Testing the GlobalViewer pagesSoftware Setup, cont’d Japan Extron’s WarrantyUSA, Canada, South America and Central AmericaSetup Guide Checklist