Extron electronic MLC 52 manual Contents

Contents

Introduction			1
About this Guide			1
About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink
Controllers			1
Models			1
Standard Features			2
Options and Accessories			3
MLC 52 Configuration Software			3
Device Drivers			4
System Requirements			4
Application Diagrams			4
Installation and Configuration			6
Rear Panel and Cable Connections			6
Installation Steps			8
Replacing the Faceplate (US Models Only)			9
Replacing Button Labels			10
Wiring the Control Connector			12
Wiring for RS-232 Control (RS Models
Only)			12
Wiring for IR Control			13
Wiring the Power Connector			15
Configuring the	MLC 52	Using IR	15
Configuring	Using IR	Data Transfer
(IR Beaming)			15
Configuring	Using IR	Learning	18
Removing IR Commands from a Button			19
Setting Up Button Macros Using IR			20
Configuring a Single		Button for Input
Source Selection Using IR			20
Setting Up an MLC 52 VC Model with an
Extron Amplifier			21
Wiring the VC Port			21
Requirements for the MLC 52 VC			22
Configuring the MLC		52 IR VC and
MLC 52 RS VC Vol Buttons			23

Mounting the MLC 52	23
Preparing the Site	23
Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box	24
Mounting the MLC to a Decora Mounting
Bracket	25
Mounting the MLC to a Wall or Furniture	26
Operation	27
Front Panel Features	27
Buttons on the Front Panel	27
Front Panel Components	28
Resetting	32
Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)	32
Special Applications	33
Application 1: Using Multiple Sources with
an MLC 52	33
Programming Buttons for an IR Controlled
System	34
Programming Buttons for Multiple Inputs
on an RS-232 Controlled System	37
Application 2: Controlling Projectors that
Require Power Off Confirmation	38
Application 3: Controlling Projectors That
Have Multi-coded IR Functionality	39
Configuration for a System with a
Projector Remote Control Type A
(Application 3)	39
Configuration for a System with a
Projector Remote Control Type B
(Application 3)	43

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