Extron electronic MLC 52 manual Wiring and using the IR Link for IR remote control

3.	Attach a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector to one end of the cable and a
	6-pole captive screw connector to the other end. Only three wires are
	required:
	•	A (MLC) to A (IR Link)
	•	B (MLC) to B (IR Link)
	•	C (MLC) to D (IR Link)
	Connect the wires as shown in the illustration below. Connectors are
	included with the IR Link, but the cable must be purchased separately.
4.	Plug the 5-pole connector into one of the IR Link’s communications
	connectors.
5.	Plug the 6-pole connector into the rear panel control port of the MLC 52.

IR Link

IR Signal

Repeater

C Modulated IR D

B Ground ( ) B

A +12VDC A

IR in

A B C D E

IR 452 Remote Control

40

30’ (12 m)

max. 40

SIGNAL

IR LINK

F E D C B A

MLC 52

Control

Port

Total distance from MLC is 150' (45.7 m) max.

	DISPLAY
ON	OFF
VOL	PC
VOL	VIDEO

IR Link

MLC 52

MLC 52 or MLC 52 VC

Wiring and using the IR Link for IR remote control

Do not connect more than one IR Link, either in parallel or in series.

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation 2-13