Extron electronic MPA 122 Installation and Operation, Installation Overview, Mounting the MPA

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

To install and set up an MPA 122, follow these steps:

1Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the input devices (DVD, VCR, PC, etc.), the MPA 122 unit, and the output devices are turned off and disconnected from their power source(s).

2Mount the MPA 122 unit. See Mounting the MPA 122 below.

3Attach the speakers and/or other output devices to the MPA 122. See Rear Panel Features later in this chapter for more information.

4Attach inputs to the MPA 122. See Inputs later in this chapter for more information.

5Connect power cords to the MPA 122 and other devices.

6Adjust MPA 122 input level, bass and treble. See Setting up the MPA Amplifier later in this chapter for detailed information.

Mounting the MPA 122

There are many optional accessories for mounting the MPA 122. They include the following:

•VersaTools® multi-product projector mounting kit

		(part #70-374-01)
•	1U universal VersaTools rack shelf	(part #60-190-20)
•	1U basic VersaTools rack shelf	(part #60-604-20)
•	1U universal rack shelf	(part #60-190-01)
•	1U 6" deep universal rack shelf kit	(part #60-190-10)
•	1U basic rack shelf	(part #60-604-01)
•	1U 6" deep basic rack shelf	(part #60-604-10)
•	Mini under-desk mounting bracket kit
		(part #70-212-01)

Following are detailed instructions on rack mounting, under- desk mounting, and projector mounting the MPA 122 unit (for use in classrooms, personal offices, meeting rooms, etc.).

Rack mounting

1.	If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the
	MPA 122 unit, remove them.
2.	Mount the unit on the rack shelf, using two
	4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to
	secure the MPA to the shelf.
3.	Install blank panel(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.

4.Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf with those in the rack.

5.Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

VersaTools Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width False Front

Face Plate

Use 2 mounting holes on
opposite corners	(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the MPA 122 on the

VersaTools® shelf

Only products in the VersaTools® or IP Link lines can be mounted to a VersaTools shelf.

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