Extron electronic Installation Overview, MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Installation

Installation

Installation Overview

CAUTION

Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. UL listed electrical boxes are recommended. See “UL Requirements,” on the next page.

To install and set up the MLC, follow these steps:

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If applicable, prepare the installation site: cut a hole in the wall, install the electrical box or mounting bracket (“mud ring”), and prepare the cables. Instructions are included in this manual and/or with the optional faceplate, mounting device, or wall box.

Metal versions of the one-gang and VC faceplates are available as options.

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See “Preparing the site and installing the wall box,” later in this chapter.

Make and/or install button labels as desired. See “Replacing button labels,” later in this chapter.

If you want to use a different faceplate from the one that is attached, remove the installed faceplate from the MLC, and replace it with the new one. See “Replacing the faceplate,” later in this chapter.

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Attach cables to the rear of the MLC and to the display device; MPA Mini Power Amplifier (if applicable); and optional IR Link, IR Emitters, and/or IRL 20.

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Connect power cords and turn on all the devices, including the MLC.

Configure the controller by using one of the following methods:

•IR learning (See “Configuring using IR learning,” in chapter 3, “Operations.”)

•IR data transfer (cloning) (See “Configuring using data transfer,” in chapter 3, “Operations.”)

•Windows®-based configuration software program (See “Using the MLC 52Configuration Program” in chapter 5, “Serial Communication,” for detailed information on the configuration software.)

Test the system: press the MLC’s buttons, watch the display, and listen to the audio output to determine whether the output devices are responding correctly (powering on/off, switching inputs, etc.). If not, ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling, and make adjustments as needed.

Mount the MLC to the wall or furniture.

a.Disconnect the MLC’s power supply at the power source end (not at the MLC end).

b.Disconnect the other devices’ power.

c.Secure the faceplate onto a UL-approved electrical wall box, a mounting bracket, a wall, or furniture. See “Mounting the MLC 52,” later in this chapter.

d.Restore power to the MLC and to the connected devices.

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