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Introduction

About this Manual

This setup guide describes the

•MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers

•Global Configurator application

•MLC 104 Plus Series hardware installation

•MLC 104 Plus Series device connections

•MLC 104 Plus Series software configuration

The MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controllers

The Extron MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controller is an easy-to-use control panel for any small classroom or meeting room. It is designed to control a wide range of smaller A/V systems. The MLC 104 Plus Series controllers standardize the control interface for all systems, making display systems simple to use. Standardization also makes setup and maintenance easier to support.

A MLC 104 Plus Series Controller acts as an extended remote control panel. It is not a switcher; instead, as a controller,

it tells the display when to switch between its various inputs. Presenters with little or no training can walk into any multimedia classroom equipped with an MLC 104 IP Plus or MLC 104 Plus and operate the A/V system.

The MLC includes universal display control for a display’s power, input switching, and volume control. For one-button functionality, the MLC features backlit buttons that can be custom-labeled for easy identification. Because the buttons are illuminated, they are helpful for presenters in low-light environments.

The MLC can also "learn" IR commands for centralized control of external source devices, such as DVD players and VCRs, when used with an optional Extron IRCM Infrared Control Module.

Vital for high traffic areas, the MLC is housed in a secure two-gang enclosure. It has the same look and functionality regardless of where it is mounted: a lectern, desk, wall, rack, or wall box.

Differences between models

The MLC 104 IP Plus models are the same as the MLC 104 Plus, but with the addition of built-in IP Link® Ethernet Control.

IP Link enables Web-based remote diagnostics, asset management, and support.

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Contents

MediaLink Controllers Setup GuideMLC 104 Plus Series 68-1289-01 Rev. DPrecautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschMLC 104 Plus Series Safety and Compliances FCC Class A Notice安全须知中文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 Table of Contents MLC 104 Plus Series Table of ContentsStep three add a device and set up its connection Step five save the new Global Configurator fileTable of Contents, cont’d ii MLC 104 Plus Series Table of ContentsStep eleven configure the front panel Step twelve configure associated control modulesAbout Global Configurator Global Configurator Online Training Chapter1OneIntroduction MLC 104 Plus SeriesIntroduction About this ManualThe MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controllers Differences between modelsA typical MLC 104 IP Plus installation MLC 104 Plus Series IntroductionMLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller Mini Power1-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Introduction Introduction, cont’d About Global ConfiguratorGlobal Configurator application screen Installing Global Configurator 4. Click the Global Configurator iconSystem Requirements 7. Click the Download GCSWxxxxx.exe buttonGlobal Configurator Online Training 6. Click the Global Configurator iconIntroduction, cont’d 1-6 MLC 104 Plus Series IntroductionHardware Setup Power Connection LAN Connection Front Host Configuration PortChapter2Two Front Panel Right Side Panel Left Side Panel and Top PanelHardware Setup 2-2 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupFront Panel VOLUMEMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Right Side Panelthe 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 Power Connection MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupHardware Setup, cont’d LAN Connection IP Models Only 2-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupFront Panel Front Panel Host Configuration PortMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Hardware Setup, cont’d 2-8 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware SetupDevice Connections Display connectionComm Link connection MLS connectionMLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup MediaLink Switchers rear panel MLC/IR port2-10 MLC 104 Plus Series Hardware Setup Hardware Setup, cont’dSoftware Setup Creating a Global Configurator Project File Configuring a New DeviceTesting the GlobalViewer Pages Chapter3ThreeSoftware Setup Creating a Global Configurator Project File3-2 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step one download device driversMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 5. Click the Right Arrow Subscribe button7. Click the Download button The Download Complete dialog box opens 8. Click the Close buttonSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-4 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupStep two create a new project 1. Select Create a New ProjectFor an MLC 104 Plus non-IP model 3. Click Cancel. The Add Device dialog box opensMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 5. Click OK. The Add Device dialog box opensStep three add a device and set up its connection 3-6 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup4. Click Make this device a GlobalViewer Host if desired Software Setup, cont’d7. Click Auto Configure IP Address 9. Click Set. The Auto Configure Successful dialog box is displayedMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 10. Click OK3-8 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Software Setup, cont’dFor an MLC 104 Plus non-IP model 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 SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d Step five save the new Global Configurator file3-10 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Configuring a New Device Step six configure e‑mail server IP models onlyMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup N Device must be online to change device settingsStep seven configure e‑mail messages IP models only 3-12 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup1. Click Edit Email Manager Software Setup, cont’dMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step eight configure contacts IP models only1. Click Edit Contact Manager 3-14 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step nine assign serial device drivers5. Click Add Driver Software Setup, cont’d5. Click Add Driver Step ten assign IR driversMLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Step eleven configure the front panel 3-16 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupButton caption Button tool tipButton repeat rate MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-18 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupButton modes Switcher input MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupTo assign a switcher input 1. Select one of the four input buttons 2. Select a switcher input number from the drop-down listSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-20 MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupButton operations MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup To add a time delay 1. Select a front panel buttonSoftware 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 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 SetupSoftware Setup, cont’d 3-28 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup8. Click Apply Action Step fourteen create a lamp hour notification IP models only MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup3-30 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup 9. Click Apply Condition14. Click Apply Email/Contacts Software Setup, cont’dStep fifteen create a disconnect notification IP models only MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup3-32 MLC 104 Plus Series Software Setup Disconnected 7. Click Apply Condition12. Click Apply Email/Contacts Software Setup, cont’dStep sixteen build the Global Configurator file MLC 104 Plus Series Software SetupSoftware 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 Extron’s Warranty USA, Canada, South AmericaJapan and Central AmericaSetup Guide Checklist