Extron electronic MLC 52 manual

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    User Guide MLC 52 Series MediaLink MediaLink ® Contr ollers 68-1079-01 Rev . F 02 13[...]

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    Safety Instructions • English W ARNING : This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may pr esent a risk of electric shock. A TTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the pr oduct, is intended to alert the user of important operating a[...]

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    FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate rad[...]

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    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury . A TTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the pr oduct or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Software Comma[...]

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    Contents Mounting the MLC 52 ....................................... 23 Preparing the Site ......................................... 23 Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box ......... 24 Mounting the MLC to a Decora Mounting Bracket ........................................................ 25 Mounting the MLC to a W all or Furniture ....... 26 Opera[...]

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    Serial Communication ................................ 46 Configuration Ports ........................................... 46 Using the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program .......................................................... 46 Installing the Software fr om the DVD ............. 47 Downloading and Installing the Software from the W ebsite ..[...]

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    MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Intr oduction 1 Intr oduction This section gives an overview of the MLC 52 User Guide and describes the Extron ® MLC 52 Series MediaLink ® Controllers and their featur es. T opics include: • About this Guide • About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Application Diagrams About this Guide This[...]

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    European models • MLC 52 RS EU — European two-gang size. Contr ols the display device by either IR or RS-232. • MLC 52 RS EU VC — European two-gang size. Contr ols the display device by either IR or RS-232. This model has a volume control knob to contr ol an amplifier such as an Extron MP A Mini Power Amplifier (purchased separately).[...]

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    • Inactivity timer for display shutoff — Adjustable timer contr ol pr ovides automatic shutdown of the display device to conserve energy , prevent plasma burn-in, and extend projector lamp life. • Front panel security lockout — Fr ont panel lockout (executive mode) can be implemented where the MLC 52 is installed in an unsecur ed envi[...]

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    Device Drivers In order for the MLC 52 to contr ol a switcher , pr ojector , or other display device via IR or RS-232 communication, it must have drivers loaded for the devices it will control. Drivers can be obtained in the following ways: • IR or an RS-232 driver files can be installed from a disc, downloaded at www .extron.com , or download[...]

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    POWER 12V 3A MAX OUTPUT 4/8 OHMS INPUTS L R L R REMOTE VOL/MUTE 10V 50mA L MPA 152 R C US LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS CLASS 2 WIRING DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEAKER OUTPUTS! Projector PC VGA with Audio DVD/VCR Combo S-video and Composite Video with Audio Audio Output MLC 52 Extron MP A 152 Mini Power Amplier V olume Control Extron MLC 52 RS[...]

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    MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Intr oduction 6 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 6 Installation and Configuration This section describes the front, side, and r ear panel featur es of the four MLC 52 models, and provides pr ocedur es for installing and configuring the controllers. T opics include: • Rear Panel a[...]

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    VO L/ MUTE + 10V 3 6 4 1 2 5 5 2 6 1 3 Figure 4. MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Rear Views ON PC OFF VCR DV D DOC CAM VO L/ MUTE + 10V 1 6 2 3 4 5 ON PC OFF VO L VO L 1 3 2 6 5 Figure 5. MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU VC Rear Views a IR Learner/T ransmitter — These sensors allow for IR control of the MLC and for IR Learning. The two LEDs (one fo[...]

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    c Configuration switches — When set to On, these DIP switches place the MLC in IR learning or data transfer mode, or disable IR repeats. • Switch 1: Enables IR learning. • Switch 2: Enables data transfer , such as cloning the current MLC configuration onto another MLC 52 (see Configuring Using IR Data T ransfer (IR Beaming) on page 15).[...]

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    3. If you want to use a differ ent faceplate fr om the one that is attached, remove the installed faceplate from the MLC, and r eplace it with the new one (see Replacing the Faceplate [US Models Only] ). 4. Attach cables to the rear of the MLC and to the display device as well as any optional devices such as the MP A Mini Power Amplifier , IR emitt[...]

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    Figure 6_Remove scr ews 1 1 1 2 3 4 E ON 23 4 Tx IR OUT GND IR IN GND + 12V 1 1 Figure 6. Screws to Remove fr om the MLC Faceplate Figure 7_New faceplate Fa ceplate Standoff MLC 52 Figure 7. Installing the MLC onto a New Faceplate Replacing Button Labels The button caps are pr elabeled for your convenience. However , you can r eplace the labels wit[...]

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    2. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap, and slide the screwdriver between the lens cap and the diffuser (see b in the illustration below). 3. Using a rotating motion of the scr ewdriver , car efully pry the two pieces apart (see c in figure 9). 2 3 TEXT Separate the two- piece button here at the corner. Pry the two pieces apart. Diffuser [...]

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    W iring the Contr ol Connector The display and source contr ol connector allows you to connect cables for IR devices, RS-232 devices (RS models only), and AC power to the MLC. The illustration below shows the MLC control connector pin assignments that ar e described on the following pages. IR in 12 V DC in F E D C B A RS-232 Tx (RS models only) IR [...]

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    FIG_Wiring for RS-232 D Ground (Gnd) F E D C B A F T ransmit (Tx) To the Display or Projector RS-232 Po rt R S -2 3 2 Figure 11. Wiring for RS-232 Control (RS Models Only) Extron r ecommends using the CTL Series Comm-Link Contr ol System Cable, available in lengths of 500 feet (150 m) (non-plenum only) and 1000 feet (300 m) (plenum and non-plenum) [...]

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    Wiring an IRL 20 The Extron IRL 20 is a har d wir ed IR signal receiver that can be used with the MLC 52 and an IR remote contr ol. The IRL 20 r eceives a signal via its front panel (or an IR sensor) fr om the IR remote contr ol, and outputs a modulated IR signal via an IR emitter . Wire and connect the IRL 20 to the MLC 52 as follows: 1. If it has[...]

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    Wiring the Power Connector The control connector also contains a power connector for the MLC 52. Connect the supplied external 12 VDC, 1 A power supply to this port to power the MLC as shown in the following diagram. NOTE: The Extron PS 1210 (included) and other Extr on power supplies can be used with the MLC 52. Ground (Gnd) +12 VDC input MLC 52 C[...]

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    T o transmit configuration data via IR, both the transferring and the receiving MLCs must be removed fr om the wall, electrical box, or furniture, and both must be power ed on. The MLC that is already configur ed can be power ed by an external power supply , or it can share a power supply with the unit that will be configur ed. NOTE: All MLC 52 mod[...]

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    The front panel buttons act as data transfer pr ogr ess indicators. While data is being transferred, the buttons on both the transmitting and the r eceiving MLCs blink sequentially in clockwise order , starting with the On button in the upper -left corner (see figure 16). This cycle r epeats until transfer is complete. MLC 52 DISPLA Y ON PC OFF VO [...]

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    4. When the data transfer is complete, do either of the following: • If you want to repeat the transfer pr ocess to configur e another MLC 52, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the unit that is to be configured. Pr ess any button on the donor unit. The transfer process r estarts. • If you are finished performing data transfers, r eturn configurati[...]

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    4. Hold the remote contr ol of the display device between 4 and 14 inches (10 to 36 cm) away from the MLC and point it at the IR T ransmit/Receive LEDs on the MLC. Within 5 seconds of pressing the MLC button (step 3 ), pr ess the button on the r emote control whose function you want the selected MLC button to learn. NOTE: For repeating command code[...]

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    Setting Up Button Macros Using IR Buttons function in either toggle mode or macro mode. By default, all the buttons (except the On and Off Display buttons) ar e in toggle mode. This means that each pr ess of the button issues one command — the next in sequence of the four commands programmed to the button (each button can stor e up to four comman[...]

  • Page 27

    5. Press the MLC button that will stor e the input selection IR codes. The button blinks for 5 seconds, during which time it is able to learn codes. On the rear panel, the first (bottom) IR learning LED starts flashing.) If a command is not entered within 5 seconds, the button and LED stop blinking, and you must press the button again to put it in [...]

  • Page 28

    MLC RS EU VC with MP A POWER 12V 3A MAX OUTPUT 4/8 OHMS INPUTS L R L R REMOTE VOL/MUTE 10V 50mA L MPA 152 R C US LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS CLASS 2 WIRING DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEAKER OUTPUTS! MLC 52 OFF PC DOC CAM DVD ON VIDEO Proj ec to r PC w it h Audi o DV D/ VC R Comb o S- vide o an d Composit e V ideo wit h A udio Audi o O utpu t Ext[...]

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    Figure 21_Wiring MLC VC and MP A COMPUTER OUT AUDIO OUT Projector RS-232 or IR Projector Control Any input on the MP A can be used. To Loudspeakers MP A 152 MLC 52 VC Series P R /R-Y P B /B-Y REMOTE AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Y/C VIDEO PC R R L Y G H/Cs B V RS-232 COMPUTER IN-2 CONTROL COMPUTER IN-1 AV IN Tx IR OUT GND IR IN GND + 12V VO L/ MUTE + 10V 1 1 2[...]

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    • The standard US MLC 52 model includes a one-gang black or white plastic faceplate, which can be installed on a standard one-gang US electrical box that is at least 1.75 inches deep. A mounting bracket (“mud ring”) is also included. • The US MLC 52 VC model includes a two-gang black or white plastic faceplate, which can be installed [...]

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    6. Ground the MLC to the electrical box as follows: a. Attach the bar e wir e end of the provided gr ounding wire to the Gnd pin of the 6-pole captive screw connector on the MLC r ear panel. b. Attach the other end of the grounding wir e to a scr ew on the junction box. NOTE: Do not ground a pr oduct to both a separate earth gr ound and the circuit[...]

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    Figure_Mounting US MLC to Decora MLC 52 PROJECTOR OFF ON VIDEO VOL VOL PC MLC 52 Wa ll W all Mounting Bra ck et (Mud Ring) Figure 22. Mounting an MLC 52 to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting the MLC to a W all or Furniture 1. With all cables attached to the MLC and power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC into the wall or furniture. 2. Fast[...]

  • Page 33

    MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Intr oduction 27 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 27 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Operation 27 Operation This section describes the front panel featur es of the MLC 52 models and pr ovides procedur es for operating the contr ollers. T opics include: • Front Panel Featur es •[...]

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    • Power mode: The two Display buttons at the top of the front panel, labeled On and Off, ar e permanently in power mode. This mode is similar to input mode. The two Display buttons are mutually exclusive; if you pr ess one, the other one becomes unlit. NOTE: Y ou can also set up button macros using IR (see Setting Up Button Macros Using IR on [...]

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    MLC 52 RS MK VC MLC 52 RS MK MLC 52 ON PC OFF VIDEO VOL VOL 3 2 1 4 VOLUME MLC 52 ON PC OFF VCR DVD 3 2 1 5 Figure 24. MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Front Panels MLC 52 RS EU VC MLC 52 RS EU MLC 52 ON PC OFF VIDEO VOL VOL 1 2 4 3 MLC 52 ON PC DOC CAM OFF VIDE OD VD 1 3 5 2 Figure 25. MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU VC Front Panels a Display power [...]

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    c Configuration port — Connect this port to your computer RS-232 port to configure and communicate with the MLC. Through this port, the MLC r eceives commands issued via the configuration software on your computer . Use a 2.5 mm TRS to 9-pin D-sub connector cable to connect the MLC to your PC via this 2.5 mm female TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) connector[...]

  • Page 37

    Selecting Inputs The four buttons below the On and Off buttons on the fr ont panel can be configur ed to select inputs on the display device. The PC and Video buttons have been preconfigur ed to select inputs — a desktop or laptop computer (PC); a VCR or DVD (Video). Using IR learning, IR data transfer , or the MLC 52 configuration software, you [...]

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    Resetting In the event that the MLC 52 needs to be reset, you can do so by one of the following methods: • Factory firmware r eset — Pr ess and hold the bottom right button (the Video button on standard models or the blank button on VC models) while applying power to the MLC. This method resets the MLC firmwar e to the version with which the[...]

  • Page 39

    MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Intr oduction 33 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 33 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Operation 33 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications 33 Special Applications This section describes some special types of applications that repr esent unique conditions. For the MLC 52 t[...]

  • Page 40

    The MLC 52 is configured dif fer ently depending on the type of projector r emote control that will be used and on whether the MLC will use IR or RS-232 projector contr ol. Because each button on the MLC 52 can store up to four commands per button, the PC and Video buttons should be programmed as shown in the illustrations below and on the followin[...]

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    Projector r emote control type A (application 1) This remote contr ol has a discr ete button for each input. T wo buttons are designated for RGB inputs, one for S-video, and one for video (composite). • Use IR learning to program the command from each of the pr ojector r emote control RGB input selection buttons onto the MLC PC button. • [...]

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    MLC 52 VC models with a type A remote control If you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC model with a type A r emote control, pr ogram the buttons using the following scheme: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 VIDEO S-Video RGB1 RGB2 INPUTS SET UP PL AY PRG+ PRG– POWER REW TV INPUT PA USE FF STOP DIR A DIR B SLEEP TV MUTE TIME/ LEVEL– DL Y/CNT/REAR T[...]

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    Standard MLC 52 with a type B remote control If you are using an MLC 52 IR or an MLC 52 RS with a type B r emote contr ol, program the buttons using the following scheme: MLC 52 PROJECT OR ON PC VIDEO OFF VO L VO L Command 1: Computer T he button should be in input switch mode . Pr ojector Remote Contr ol T ype B Command 2: Video T he button should[...]

  • Page 44

    Application 2: Contr olling Pr ojectors that Requir e Power Off Confirmation Some projectors contr olled via IR r equire the Power Of f button on the hand-held remote control to be pr essed twice to turn off the pr ojector . These projectors usually pr esent a prompt (similar to the one shown below) on the image, instructing you to pr ess the Power[...]

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    4. Put the MLC Off button that you have just pr ogrammed into macr o mode by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. The orange LED on the back panel, labeled “E,” flashes rapidly five times, then turns off, indicating that the button is now configured for macr o mode. 5. Set configuration DIP switch 1 on the MLC rear panel to Of f (down[...]

  • Page 46

    3. Program the input selection command “A” fr om the RGB 2 input selection button on the projector r emote contr ol into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 PC button: a. Pr ess the PC button on the MLC fr ont panel. The button blinks, indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command. On the rear panel, the second LED fr om the bottom flashes. b.[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 VIDEO S-Video RGB1 RGB2 INPUTS SET UP PL AY PRG+ PRG– POWER REW TV INPUT PA USE FF STOP DIR A DIR B SLEEP TV MUTE TIME/ LEVEL– DL Y/CNT/REAR TIME/ LEVEL+ UP LEFT RIGHT DOWN SKIP/CHAPTER +100 –+ DECK A/B EFFECT ON/OFF REC/ PA USE INPUT SELECT CD T APE TUNER PHONO TV/DBS TEST DVD/LD VCR ENT DISP Pr ojector Remote T ype A MLC[...]

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    5. Program the input selection command “B” fr om the S-video input selection button on the projector r emote contr ol into memory block 4 of the MLC 52 Video or blank button as follows: a. Pr ess the Video or blank button on the MLC front panel. The button blinks, indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command. On the rear panel, the fou[...]

  • Page 49

    Configuration for a System with a Projector Remote Contr ol T ype B (Application 3) A type B remote contr ol has only two input buttons: one for the RGB inputs and one for the S-video and composite video inputs (see page 34 ). Each of these buttons contains two commands (“A” and “B”) that cause the button to toggle between inputs. Following[...]

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    SIZE ENTER MENU CENTER CONT/ BRT COL/ TINT ASPECT RA TIO VIDEO MUTE AU DIO MUTE A/V MUTE SHARP PHASE VIDEO COMPUTER MLC 52 DISPL AY ON PC OFF DV D VCR V OLUME Command 1: Computer IR Command “A ” Command 2: Computer IR Command “B ” Lea ve bl ank and do not program. T he b utton should be in single switch mode . Lea ve bl ank and do not progr[...]

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    Issuing input selection commands learned from r emote control type B The MLC now has two commands each on the PC and Video (or blank) buttons. When you press an MLC input button r epeatedly , the following commands ar e issued: Using the PC button (RGB) • First press (memory block 1): The MLC 52 issues command “A” for RGB input selection. [...]

  • Page 52

    MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Intr oduction 46 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 46 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Operation 46 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication 46 Serial Communication This section describes the procedur e for accessing and starting the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program and[...]

  • Page 53

    Installing the Software fr om the DVD T o install the MLC 52 configuration software to your computer from the included Extr on Software Pr oducts DVD: 1. Insert the disc into your computer drive. The DVD should start automatically . If it does not, open your Windows Explorer and double-click Launch.exe on the DVD drive to start it. 2. On the Extron[...]

  • Page 54

    Downloading and Installing the Software fr om the Website If you do not have the software on DVD, download it to your computer fr om the Extr on website as follows: 1. Visit the Extron website at www .extron.com and select the Download tab. Figure 43. Control Softwar e Button on Download Center Scr een 2. On the Download Center screen, click the Co[...]

  • Page 55

    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 hel[...]

  • Page 56

    3. On the Select a Comm Port tab, select a COM port from the dr op-down menu, or On the Emulation Mode tab, select one of the following radio buttons: • Start New Configuration to create a new configuration in emulation mode • Load existing configuration from to open an existing configuration. If you select this radio button, do the follo[...]

  • Page 57

    Loading Extron Drivers Extron drivers ar e contr ol files (libraries) of Extron-cr eated projector or display commands that are specific to a particular display device. Ther e ar e differ ent sets of drivers for serial (RS-232) and for IR control. Before you can use the softwar e to configur e the MLC buttons, the IR, serial, or both driver package[...]

  • Page 58

    Downloading IR drivers from the DVD The software DVD pr ovided with the MLC 52 contains a set of device drivers that ar e also available from the website. T o load the drivers from the DVD to your computer: 1. Load the Extron Softwar e Pr oducts DVD into your CD or DVD drive. The disc should start automatically . If it does not, open Windows Explor[...]

  • Page 59

    4. From the DVD, you can download either the curr ent Extr on driver package (containing all IR drivers that were available at the time the package was compiled) or one driver at a time. T o download the driver package: a. Click Download install for current driver package ( n . n MB) . Figure 49. IR Device Drivers Package List b. Click Run on the F[...]

  • Page 60

    T o download a single driver: a. (Optional) Fr om the Select Interface T ype drop-down menu, select IR for the type of drivers to view . When you make this selection, only drivers in the current driver package are displayed. b. If you want to view all the IR drivers, including those outside the current package, click View All. c. T o view additiona[...]

  • Page 61

    Downloading drivers from the website Drivers can also be obtained directly fr om the Extr on website, as follows: 1. Visit the Extron website at www .extron.com , and click the Download tab. 2. Click the Device Drivers button (shown at right) on the Download Center screen. 3. From the dr op-down menu on the Device Drivers scr een, select MLC 52 IR [...]

  • Page 62

    As you make each selection, the driver list below changes to display all available drivers meeting your selected criteria. Figure 52. Entering MLC 62 Driver Search Criteria 5. Click on the device name whose driver you want to download. T o download all the drivers in the current package, click the Download install for current driver package (Versio[...]

  • Page 63

    Using SIS Commands Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be entered on your computer , using a utility such as Extron DataViewer or HyperT erminal, to find out more information about the MLC 52, to toggle display power or front panel lock state, or to r eset the unit. Host-to-Controller Communications SIS commands consist of strings of one or m[...]

  • Page 64

    Symbol Definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A ) } = Soft carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D ; web | ) • = Space E = Escape key (hex 1B ; web W ) X! = Firmware version number ( n . nn format) X@ = Display power status ( 0 through 3 ) 0 = power off 1 = power on 2 = cooling down 3 = warming up X# = Front panel lock st[...]

  • Page 65

    Command and Response T able for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional Description Information Requests Query firmware version Q X!] Display firmware version X! to two decimal places ( n.nn ). Example: Q 1.00 ] View controller part number N 60-74 n - nn ] Show the MLC 52 part number: MLC 52 IR = 60-74[...]

  • Page 66

    MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Refer ence Information Refer ence Information This section contains the names and part numbers of included parts and optional accessories for all models of the MLC 52. It also contains instructions for mounting an electrical junction box and templates for measuring and cutting the hole in the mounting surface (US mo[...]

  • Page 67

    Optional Accessories These optional items can be order ed separately: Mounting Hardwar e Part Number EWB 101 one-gang external wall box (black, white) 60-1161-02, -03 JB 125 one-gang junction box, 2.5" (10 mm) deep 980130 SMB 101 one-gang surface mount box (black only) 60-1292-02 EWB 102 two-gang external wall box (black, white) 60-1162-02, -0[...]

  • Page 68

    Mounting an Electrical Box If you want to install the MLC 52 or MLC 52 VC (US models) in an electrical box (in a wall or in furniture), install the box as described below . NOTE: These instructions are for US models only . T o mount an electrical box for an EU or MK model, follow the dir ections provided with the box by its manufacturer . 1. See th[...]

  • Page 69

    8. Insert the electrical box into the opening, and attach it to the wall stud or furniture with nails or screws, leaving the fr ont edge flush with the outer wall or furniture surface. The following illustration applies to all sizes of electrical boxes. 1-gang wall bo x.eps W all opening flush with edge of box Installation Cable Cable Clamp Screws [...]

  • Page 70

    MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout T emplate for the One-gang Decora Mud Ring T o mount the MLC 52 to a one-gang plastic Decora mud ring, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 (F ront View) Cut-Out T emplate fo r 4.50" (11.43 cm) T op Panel SURF AC E CUT -OUT AREA FOR MUD RING 2.79" (7.09 cm) 2.25"[...]

  • Page 71

    MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout T emplate for the T wo-gang Decora Mud Ring T o mount the MLC 52 VC to a two-gang plastic Decora mud ring, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 VC (F ront View) Cut-Out T emplate fo r 4.50" (11.43 cm) To p Pa nel 3.88" (9.83 cm) 3.97" (10.03 cm) Location o[...]

  • Page 72

    MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout T emplate for Mounting Directly to a W all or Furniture T o mount the MLC 52 RS or IR directly to a wall or furniture, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 (F ront Vie w) Cut-Out T emplate fo r 4.50" (11.43 cm ) To install an MLC 52 direct ly into furniture or a wall, cut[...]

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    MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout T emplate for Mounting Directly to a W all or Furniture T o mount the MLC 52 RS VC or MLC 52 IR VC directly to a wall or furniture, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 VC (F ront View) Cut-Out T emplate for 4.60" (11.68 cm) To install an MLC 52 VC direct ly into fu[...]

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