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Contents

Introduction	1
About This Guide	1
About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers.. 1
MLC Models	1
Features	3
MLC Configuration Software	5
Device Drivers	5
Application Diagrams	5
System Requirements	7
Features, Installation, and Operation	8
Installation Overview	8
Front and Left Side Panels	9
MLC D Front Panels	9
MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front a
nd Side Panels	11
Buttons	13
Rear Panel Features	14
Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Only	16
MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module
Rear Panel	16
Installation	17
Removing and Replacing the Faceplates	17
Replacing Buttons	21
Wiring for RS-232 Control
(RS Models Only)	22
Wiring for IR Control	23
Wiring the Relays Port (RS Models Only)	23
Wiring the Digital Input Port
(RS Models Only)	24
Wiring the Host/Config Port	25
Wiring the Volume Control Module
(MLC 64 RS VC D Only)	26
Connecting Power to the MLC	26
Configuring the MLC via the USB Port	27
IR Learning	30
Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers	31
Mounting an MLC 62 D	31
Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D	33
Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the
MLC 62 RS MK	35
Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using
Spacers (Optional)	36

Accessing Covered Panel Features After
Mounting	38
Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel
Features	38
Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel
Features	38
Front Panel Security Lockout	39
Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons	39
Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button	40
Software-based Configuration	41
About the MLC Configuration Program	41
Computer System Requirements	41
Installing the Configuration Software	42
Downloading and Installing the Software
from the Web	42
Installing the Software from the DVD	42
Starting the Configuration Software	43
Accessing the Help File	45
Obtaining Device Drivers	46
Downloading Drivers Using the
Configuration Program	46
Downloading Drivers from the Disc	49
Downloading Drivers from the Web	52
SIS Control	54
Host-to-Controller Communications	54
Controller-initiated Messages	54
Error Responses	54
Using the Command and Response Table	55
Symbol Definitions	55
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands	58
Reference Information	62
Specifications	62
MLC 62 Series Specifications	62
MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications	66
Part Numbers and Accessories	69
Included Parts	69
Accessories	72

MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Contents

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Extron electronic MLC 62 IR D manual Contents

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MLC 60 Series Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Notifications Software CommandsConventions Used in this Guide Contents MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Contents MLC Models About This GuideAbout the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers MLC 62 RS EU Faceplate alternatives Features Volume adjustment Application Diagrams MLC Configuration Software Device Drivers MLC 62 IR D Controlling a Projector Extron System Requirements Installation Overview Features Installation, Operation MLC D Front Panels Front and Left Side Panels MLC 64 RS VC D front panel MLC 62 D front panels Controls behind the wallplate MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side Panels Front panel features Buttons MLC 60 Series D Models Rear Panels Rear Panel Features Port B IR/S MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module Rear Panel Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Only Removing and replacing an MLC D faceplate InstallationRemoving and Replacing the Faceplates Removing the Faceplate MLC 60 Series D Models Replacing the MLC 64 volume control knob Removing and replacing the MLC 62 RS EU and MK faceplates Removing the MLC 64 Volume Control Module Faceplate Replacing the Faceplate MLC 62 RS EU Replacing Buttons Connecting to Port B IR/S Wiring for RS-232 Control RS Models OnlyConnecting to Port a RS-232 Wiring the Relays Port RS Models Only Wiring for IR Control MLC Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models Only Connecting a Two-position Switch to the Digital Input Port Wiring the Host/Config Port Connecting Power to the MLC Wiring the Volume Control Module MLC 64 RS VC D Only Connecting a Power Supply to an MLC Configuring the MLC via the USB Port USB Port Connection for MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Page IR Learning on an MLC D Model IR Learning Mounting an MLC 62 D to an electrical junction box Mounting the MLC 60 Series ControllersMounting an MLC 62 D Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to an electrical junction box Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D Mounting an MLC 64 D to a Two-gang Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK Mounting the MLC 62 RS MK to an External Electrical Box Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using Spacers Optional Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel Features Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting Front Panel Security Lockout Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons Resetting to the factory firmware defaults Resetting the MLC Using the Reset ButtonResetting to the default configuration Computer System Requirements About the MLC Configuration Program Installing the Software from the DVD Installing the Configuration SoftwareDownloading and Installing the Software from the Web Start Options Window Starting the Configuration Software Add Device Window with Select Model Menu Displayed Accessing the Help File Obtaining Device Drivers Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration Program Driver Subscription Window Driver Subscription Download Screen Drivers Tab and Button on the Software DVD Opening Screen Downloading Drivers from the Disc To download the driver package MLC 60 Device Drivers Page on DVD Saving a Single Driver to the Computer To download a single driver Downloading Drivers from the Web Entering MLC 60 Series Driver Search Criteria Controller-initiated Messages Error ResponsesHost-to-Controller Communications Symbol Definitions Using the Command and Response Table X2# X2% MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers SIS Control Button Selection Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCommand Ascii Command Response Additional Description Relay Functions RS models only Front Panel Lockout Executive ModeDigital Input Data Port RS models only Device Naming Information Requests Reset/Erase = Button row 4, second LED = Button row 4, third LED Query LED status MLC 62 Series Specifications Specifications General Control digital input monitoring port RS models MLC 62 RS EU EMI/EMC MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications MLC 64 RS D Warranty Included Parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 RS EU MLC 64 RS VC D Accessories Part Number For Model Accessories Europe, Africa, and the Middle China East USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaAsia Middle East Europe