Extron electronic MLC 52 manual Starting the Configuration Program, Select a Comm Port Tab

By default the installation creates a MediaLink folder at the following location on your computer hard drive: C:\Program Files [or Program Files (x86)]\Extron\ MediaLink. The following items are placed in the folder:

•MediaLnk52.exe (MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program)

•MLC_52_and_DVCM_50_Help.chm (MLC 52 configuration program help file)

Starting the Configuration Program

NOTE: It is not necessary to have an MLC 52 connected and powered up in order to start the configuration program if you start it in emulation mode.

To run the configuration program:

1.On your desktop, click Start > Extron Electronics > MLC 52 + DVCM 50 > MLC 52 + DVCM 50 Control Program.

2.On the Connection Window, select one of the two tabs:

•Select a Comm Port — This tab lets you establish a connection between your computer and the MLC 52. The MLC must be connected to your computer RS-232 port via either the rear panel 6-pole captive screw control connector or the front panel 2.5 mm TRS configuration port.

From the Select a COM Port menu, select the PC communications port through which your MLC is connected to the computer.

Figure 45. Select a Comm Port Tab

•Emulation Mode — This tab lets you open the software whether or not an MLC 52 is attached to the computer.

Figure 46. Emulation Mode Tab

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