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Extron electronic MLC 104 Plus Series System Requirements, Installing Global Configurator

Models: MLC 104 Plus Series

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Using GC you can configure a single room controller, or create a web-based remote monitoring system for hundreds of A/V devices in multiple locations.

You may configure an MLC using GC without having the device physically connected to the A/V network.

NFor MLC 104 IP Plus models, use Global Configurator version 2.2 or later. For MLC 104 Plus models, use version 2.5 or later. Update all PCs and devices running earlier versions of GC.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for the PC on which you install Global Configurator include:

•Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz processor

•Microsoft® Windows® NT SP4, Windows 2000 SP2, or Windows XP SP2

•Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 with ActiveX® enabled

NIf ActiveX is not enabled, you may get a prompt from the browser, or you will see the “Please wait while the files are loading...” message in the GlobalViewer control page.

•Microsoft Windows Script 5.6

•512 MB of RAM

•50 MB of available hard disk space

•A network connection with a minimum data transfer rate of 10 Mbps; however, 100 Mbps is recommended.

Installing Global Configurator

Global Configurator software is available free from Extron. To download and install Global Configurator on your PC:

1. Go to www.extron.com

2. Click the Download tab.

3. Click the IP Link® Software icon.

4. Click the Global Configurator icon.

5. Click the Download Now button.

6. Complete the personal information form.

7. Click the Download GCSWxxxxx.exe button.

8. Follow the remaining system prompts.

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Extron electronic MLC 104 Plus Series setup guide System Requirements, Installing Global Configurator

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68-1289-01 Rev. D MediaLink ControllersSetup Guide MLC 104 Plus SeriesSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch PrecautionsSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité Français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 CompliancesFCC Class A Notice 安全须知中文MLC 104 Plus Series Safety and Compliances Step five save the new Global Configurator file Table of ContentsMLC 104 Plus Series Table of Contents Step three add a device and set up its connectionStep twelve configure associated control modules Table of Contents, cont’dii MLC 104 Plus Series Table of Contents Step eleven configure the front panelMLC 104 Plus Series About Global Configurator Global Configurator Online TrainingChapter1One IntroductionDifferences between models IntroductionAbout this Manual The MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink ControllersMini Power A typical MLC 104 IP Plus installationMLC 104 Plus Series Introduction MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller1-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Introduction Introduction, cont’d About Global ConfiguratorGlobal Configurator application screen 7. Click the Download GCSWxxxxx.exe button Installing Global Configurator4. Click the Global Configurator icon System Requirements1-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Introduction Global Configurator Online Training6. Click the Global Configurator icon Introduction, cont’dFront Panel Right Side Panel Left Side Panel and Top Panel Hardware SetupPower Connection LAN Connection Front Host Configuration Port Chapter2TwoVOLUME Hardware Setup2-2 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Front PanelRight Side Panel MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setupthe MLC 104 Plus Series Reference Manual for available reset Hardware Setup, cont’d Left Side Panel and Top Panel2-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Power Connection2-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Hardware Setup, cont’d LAN Connection IP Models OnlyFront Panel Front Panel Host Configuration PortMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Display connection Hardware Setup, cont’d2-8 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Device ConnectionsMediaLink Switchers rear panel MLC/IR port Comm Link connectionMLS connection MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupHardware Setup, cont’d 2-10 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupChapter3Three Software SetupCreating a Global Configurator Project File Configuring a New Device Testing the GlobalViewer PagesStep one download device drivers Software SetupCreating a Global Configurator Project File 3-2 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup8. Click the Close button MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup5. Click the Right Arrow Subscribe button 7. Click the Download button The Download Complete dialog box opens1. Select Create a New Project Software Setup, cont’d3-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step two create a new project5. Click OK. The Add Device dialog box opens For an MLC 104 Plus non-IP model3. Click Cancel. The Add Device dialog box opens MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d Step three add a device and set up its connection3-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 4. Click Make this device a GlobalViewer Host if desired10. Click OK 7. Click Auto Configure IP Address9. Click Set. The Auto Configure Successful dialog box is displayed MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup1. Select MLC 104 Plus Series from the IP Link Device drop- down list 3-8 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d For an MLC 104 Plus non-IP modelMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step four define the location of the new device IP models onlySoftware Setup, cont’d Step five save the new Global Configurator file3-10 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup N Device must be online to change device settings Configuring a New DeviceStep six configure e‑mail server IP models only MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d Step seven configure e‑mail messages IP models only3-12 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 1. Click Edit Email ManagerMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step eight configure contacts IP models only1. Click Edit Contact Manager Software Setup, cont’d 3-14 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupStep nine assign serial device drivers 5. Click Add Driver5. Click Add Driver Step ten assign IR driversMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Button tool tip Step eleven configure the front panel3-16 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Button captionMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Button repeat rateSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-18 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupButton modes 2. Select a switcher input number from the drop-down list Switcher inputMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup To assign a switcher input 1. Select one of the four input buttonsSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-20 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupButton operations To add a time delay 1. Select a front panel button MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-22 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup4. Click User Defined Command MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Software Setup, cont’d 3-24 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupClear, reset, and auto fill captions MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step twelve configure associated control modulesSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-26 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step thirteen create a shutdown scheduleSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-28 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup8. Click Apply Action MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step fourteen create a lamp hour notification IP models onlySoftware Setup, cont’d 3-30 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup9. Click Apply Condition 14. Click Apply Email/ContactsMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step fifteen create a disconnect notification IP models onlySoftware Setup, cont’d 3-32 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupDisconnected 7. Click Apply Condition 12. Click Apply Email/ContactsMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step sixteen build the Global Configurator fileSoftware Setup, cont’d Step seventeen upload the Global Configurator file3-34 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup N Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with Active X enabled is requiredStep eighteen launch GlobalViewer IP models only Software Setup, cont’d Testing the GlobalViewer pages3-36 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup and Central America Extron’s WarrantyUSA, Canada, South America JapanSetup Guide Checklist