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1. 0 to 10 0 VDC 0 to 4 98 VDC NOT HALFWAY Leaving a DIP switch in the middle can cause unpredictable changes in volume the switch intermittently varies between the on and off setting yielding control voltages from two different ranges only one of which is appropriate for the equipment 3 18 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 7 MLA VC10 Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Included Parts Cables MLA VC10 Functional Block Diagram Reference Information Specifications Control remote MLA volume controller Della CON TG Pol E 1 RS 232 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole shared with power input Baud Rate and Drotocol 9 600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations A TX B RS C not used 4 GND 12 VDC input Program COMO lkas Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS Control amplifier Nb Peer 1 control voltage Su oe EE EE EE 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole Control voltage output range 0 10 VDC General EE e Supplied by a 12 VDC 1 A external power supply or a MediaLink controller Power input requirements 12 VDC 60 mA Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 non condensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 non condensing FO prs Convection unvented Rack Eegen No Enclostre ype EE Plastic E
2. Closed Voltage Open up dow 1123 415678 vylt vitt viv vitlvielev ttl 4 lv v tlalv Kritt EA EIAT ItItA A tititi titt s 4itivisvivititiv Vitivivivititiyv tivivivivititiyv Vivivivivititiyv tt titi tiv tis Kritt kritt tititi tit t tt blti 12 3l 4 5 67 8 123 45678 1234 56 78 Vit v ttv tiv tv vttv tv LEET A tt tlelt tity ttle Hivitivitivitiyv Vivitivitivitiy tt viv tv tv t yy tv tv tivivivitiyitiyv viv vivlt vit riit Vit titiyisitiy tv ttv iv tiv Vivititivivitiy titivitivivitiy Vitivitivivitiy Rivivitivivitiy Vivivitivivitiy tt tivivivitiy 1123 45 678 112 34 5678 1 tititi A AE tivitivivivitiy Vivitivivivitiyv dE A ALA Ad Vitivivivivitiy 3 13 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation Configuration and Operation cont d RS 232 control The RS 232 protocol for the MLA VC10 is 9600 baud 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control The control device host can use Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS commands The MLA has a 5 pole captive screw connector for AARAA connecting to the MLC and power The connector has the following pin assignments A Transmit B Receive C Not Used Ground 12 VDC input ABC Host to MLA communications SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field No special ch
3. Di 57 BB Addiess 4 I Hold power down button for two seconds d 1346 S e e ct R an g e Volume Settings When adjusting the volume use Maximum volume steps for projector Select 100 When powering up limit the volume level to Volume encoder scaling factor 0 255 o Digital Input Qutput Digital 1 0 1 Input Digital Input 2 Input z L Figure 3 3 Configuring the driver 12 Select the Front Panel tab in the right pane and select the Volume Up button see figure 3 4 13 In the Button Operations section ensure the Driver tab is selected and that all the directories and sub directories in that window are open 14 Highlight the range 0 100 1 option 15 Click on the green arrow next to the Press pane which associates the range 0 100 1 driver with pressing the Volume Up button 16 Select the Volume Down button and repeat steps 13 15 which will also associate the range 0 100 1 driver with pressing the Volume Down button Untitled GC2 Eile Edit View Build Tools Help I us2 ND e Dox GS A eo IP Link Config Guide Globalviewere MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 Eg Control Ports amp Display T Port A F Part B T Part g Extion MLAVC10 Control Modules i Address 1 Address 2 H Address 3 IT Address 4 IP Link Settings Schedule Monitor Serial Configuration
4. Front and Rear Panel Features Determining the Control Voltage Wiring Installation and Setup Front and Rear Panel Features Extron g STA TUS A B EG Figure 2 1 MLA VC10 front panel Power Status indicator LED This LED lights steadily while the MLA VC10 receives power and blinks three times when the MLA VC10 receives valid RS 232 volume setting commands MLC RS 232 Power connector This 5 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector is for transmitting and receiving RS 232 signals and for power and ground connections Connect cables to this port for e a MediaLink Controller MLC and the MLC s 12 VDC power supply or e an external 12 VDC power supply and a third party RS 232 control device AMP MIXER CONFIGURATION Figure 2 2 MLA VC10 rear panel Gi Amp Mixer Control connector Connect a cable between the amplifier s or mixer s remote control port and this 2 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector to provide a ground and control voltage for regulating the audio volume 4 Configuration DIP switches Set these eight switches to configure the MLA VC10 for the control voltage required by the amplifier or mixer See DIP switches on page 3 11 2 2 MLA VC10 Installation and Setup Determining the Control Voltage The MLA VC10 drives the amplifier s or mixer s remote control port Different models of amplifier or mixer may require a different voltage to control
5. COM Configuratio nel Front Panel f 22 Canfiquration MLS Port Front Panel Tab Volume Up Down Buttons Repeat Rate none el Switcher Input E Button Mode Single Switch E E tori Button Operations section Press green arrow to associate selected driver with selected front panel button Select range 0 100 1 Figure 3 4 Configuring the volume buttons 3 4 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation Configuring the MLC Button for amplifier mute There will be some cases when the audio amplifier s control voltage is greater than the MLA VC10 can handle In those cases sound will be heard even when the MLC and MLA VC10 are at their lowest volume settings If the audio amplifier has a contact closure mute feature complete silence can be obtained by connecting an available relay on the MLC to the amplifier s mute terminals When the relay closes the audio amplifier mutes the audio output The following section describes how the relay can be controlled manually with a button Afterwards the section Configuring a GC2 Monitor for Amplifier Mute shows how the relay can be controlled automatically using GC2 monitors NOTE This section describes how to configure relays with the MLC 226 IP The MLC 104 IP plus controller needs the IPA T RLY4 accessory to implement relays The MLC 206 uses different software see page 3 10 1 Select the Front Panel tab and sele
6. 00 1 d and choose MLS Arr Is Greater or Equal v e range 0 100 1 Volume Discrete the options Is greater H Range 0 0 to 100 0 or equal and 1 0 see the figure at right and steps 5 and 6 14 Apply the action and close the Wizard see steps 7 12 This monitor unmutes the TOA amplifier when the volume on the MLA VC10 is turned to 1 or more When the Wizard is completed Global Configurator shows a list of monitored conditions and actions in the Monitored Conditions pane see figure 3 13 on the next page MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 9 Configuration and Operation cont d Untitled GC2 Eile Edit View Build Tools Help TETTE Sc T eo IP Link Settings Schedule Monitor Serial Configuration COM Configuration Front Panel Advanced Configuration MLS Port E Config Guide Globalviewer Monitored Conditions MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 4 Volume 0 Mute TOA Monitor Name 0 Control Ports E E Condi V Enabled Name Volume gt ame Volume gt 1 Unmute TOA Extron MLA VC10 Volume Discrete ran Prem tions Relay 1 Close Q Emails ress 1 ress 2 ress 3 ress 4 Figure 3 12 List of Monitored Conditions Uploading the Configuration File to the MLC Once the MLC has been configured on your computer you must upload the file to the MLC s memory 1 Click on the Build option in the Global Configurators menu bar 2 Select
7. Global Configurator 2 software to configure the MLA VC10 driver appropriately see pages 3 2 to 3 10 2 14 MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup RS 232 SKI Projector To To projector Ground port port Extron MLC 226 IP Extron MLA VC10 Front Extron wesen MLA VC10 POWER POWER D STATUS AB Ev port Rear AMP MIXER CONFIGURATION CONTROL ON u 1234567 8 ONTRO ie Extron MLC 226 IP Figure 2 14 Controlling a TOA 900 Series Amplifier with MLA VC10 MLA VC10 Installation and Setup 2 15 Installation and Setup cont d 2 16 MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup MLA VC10 Chapter Three Configuration and Operation Configuration Operation Troubleshooting Configuration and Operation Configuration Global Configurator For the MLA VC10 to work correctly with most MediaLink Controllers MLCs it is necessary to add and configure the MLA VC10 driver using Global Configurator The following sections show the basic steps for configuring an MLA VC10 to work with an MLC 226 IP plus For more advanced configuration consult the manuals that came with the MLC The MLC 206 is not supported by the Global Configurator software For instructions on configuring this MLC with MediaLink Control software see MediaLink Control Software on page 3 10 Adding the MLA VC10 driver To add the MLA VC10 driver to a MLC using Global Configurator follow the
8. VC10 s LED does not light The MLA VC10 is not receiving power Check the wiring at the MLA VC10 s MLC Power port for the correct polarity Verify that the power supply has been connected to a functional power outlet If the MLA VC10 s LED does not blink when volume commands are sent The volume command may be out of the acceptable range 0 to 100 steps The MLA VC10 may not be receiving RS 232 commands correctly If there is no audio output Check the wiring at the amplifier mixer to make sure the MLA VC10 is connected to the correct terminals Verify that the amplifier mixer and speakers have been powered on If the output is noisy or has lots of static If you are using a TOA 900 series amplifier follow the instructions on page 2 14 For all other amplifiers mixers it may be necessary to move the amplifier mixer and MLA VC10 away from sources of electromagnetic interference such as appliances and large motors If the voltage control cable is too long noise may be picked up from many sources Use a cable that is no longer than 6 feet between the MLA VC10 and the amplifer or mixer The ground line may be noisy Use a different clean grounding source The chassis of the MediaLink controller if used the power supply the MLA VC10 and the amplifier or MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 17 Configuration and Operation cont d mixer should all share a common ground If the audio output can still
9. the Build all configurations option 3 Give the file a name and save it 4 The file will be uploaded to the MLC automatically MediaLink Control Software The MLC 206 is not supported by the Global Configurator software To control volume with an MLC 206 and the MLA VC10 use the Controller Config portion of the MediaLink control software included with the MLC Ensure that the MLC s volume control is set bs E S II II e P i t to Switcher instead of Projector Refer to Switcher the MediaLink Controller s User s Manual for MLC Buttons details Ce Primary mode C Secondary mode 3 10 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation DIP switches Using the table on the two following pages select the voltage that is closest to the control voltage of the amplifer or mixer see Determining the Control Voltage on pages 2 3 to 2 7 Note the configuration of the DIP switches that is needed to achieve that voltage and set the DIP switches on the rear panel of the MLA VC10 in that configuration NOTE The switch must be fully up or fully down An intermediate setting causes the MLA VC10 to oscillate erratically between the two possible values CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION 0 to 10 0 VDC 0 to 4 98 VDC NOT HALFWAY MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 11 Configuration and Operation cont d OI E x lt O Q Q st 2 O q Ww O c pz ferd OI
10. used to control TOA 900 series amplifers unwanted ticking and low hum may be heard at the speakers of a projector or monitor This is caused by a lack of proper ground isolation between the MLA VC10 and the TOA amplifier which creates ground loops between the products To remove this unwanted noise follow these steps and see figure 2 14 1 Configure the DIP switch setting on the MLA VC10 for a control voltage of 0 24V 4 see the figure at right and page 3 11 DIP Switches 2 Connect a 1k ohm resistor between the set for 0 24VDC Ground terminal of the MLA VC10 and the lower terminal of the TOA 900 Series Remote Volume terminals It is recommended that the resistor is placed closest to the amplifier NOTE 22 AWG wire is recommended for connecting the resistor between the MLA VC10 and the TOA 900 Series amplifier Connect the CTL terminal of the MLA VC10 Amp Mixer Control port to the upper terminal of the TOA 900 Series Remote Volume terminals 4 Ground the chassis of the MLC to the display Either run a ground wire from the chassis screw of the display to any ground pin on the MLC or if using an Extron Serial cable for projector control with a DB9 connector attach the shield wire of the cable to any ground pin on the MLC Ground the chassis of the MLC to the TOA amplifier This can be done by running a wire from the chassis screw of the TOA amplifier to any ground pin on the MLC LA Ol SN Use
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13. Extron Electronics KS INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION yro User s Manual Extron cms MLA VC10 POWER POWER STATUS CONFIGURATION ALLE AMP MIXER CONTROL CTRL MLA VC10 MediaLink Accessory 68 690 01 Rev B 03 08 Precautions Safety Instructions English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant I exploitation et la maintenance r paration Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocutio
14. F7 p Hours 24 Remove Driver Extro n Controller Estron MAM 2 GlobalVviewer Driver Command and State Configuration P A V Globalviewer amp Info lt lt go ER s Es 55 a 3 za9923 Figure 3 2 Adding a driver 10 Select the Advanced Configuration tab in the right pane see figure 3 3 on the next page 11 In the Volume Settings section select Range from the When adjusting the volume use menu and 100 as Maximum volume steps for projector MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 3 Configuration and Operation cont d Untitled GC2 File Edit View Build Tools Help BE uSA4 De ei e ZS t vanced Configuration lt 2 IP Link Config Guide Globaviewere 72 Advanced MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 EE ANE Confi tion tab cpr SE Auto shut off display power after being inactive for Ez Enable Disable PIN Mode O n Ig u ra IO n a When the display is on delay 1 0 switching for 0 50 sec C Enable all security PIN s When powering up the display delay for 4 s SEA rie der Disable all security PIN s When powering down the display delay for Vo u m e S ett n S D Control Modules Personal Identification Number g Address 1 I RepeatIR power down Address 2 I Send channel IR 232 as display powers up Administrator a H iddes 3 IV Lockoutl O switching while display powers ON or OFF
15. LA VC10 and the H terminal of the TOA amplifier The following chart information courtesy of TOA Electronics shows corresponding resistor and attenuation values Resistor Values 00k ohm sak ohm 68k ohm 56k ohm 17k ohm This will drop the maximum and minimum volume attenuation but will not achieve complete silence when volume is set to 0 Use Global Configurator to program a relay from the MediaLink Controller to the TOA amplifier s Mute Control terminals see pages 3 5 to 3 9 Configure the Mute Assignment DIP switch on the TOA amplifier to choose which channels are muted at contact closure The figure at right shows switches 8 7 6 5 4 M module 3 2 and 1 in the down ON position which will mute all channels EN r 87654 M321 to configure the STELLE eee S MLA VC10 driver see page 3 2 TETTE MUTE SEND INPUT CH MLA VC10 Installation and Setup Extron MLA VC10 Extron MLC 226 IP Front Extron eme ze MLA VC10 POWER STATUS A B To MLS port voume Rear O e O DE O Gen o ETT Extron MLC 226 IP MUTE g CONTROL REMOTE POWER VOLUME REMOTE TOA 700 Series Amplifier Figure 2 13 Controlling a TOA 700 Series amplifier with MLA VC10 MLA VC10 Installation and Setup 2 13 Installation and Setup cont d Wiring TOA 900 Series amplifiers At high volumes when the MLA VC10 is
16. MA 70V MLS 506MA 100v MLS 50654 Extron Generic Figure 3 1 Opening Global Configurator 3 2 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 5 Click Yes on the dialog box that asks if you wish to continue with serial configuration In the pane on the left MLS port is no longer a major subdirectory but is listed under Control Ports 6 Select MLS port in the left pane and the Serial Configuration tab in the right pane see figure 3 2 below 7 Select Controller from the Device Type menu 8 Select Extron from the Manufacturer menu 9 From the list of drivers select Extron MLA VC10 and click on the Add Driver button Extron MLA VC10 appears in the Added Driver list and replaces MLS Port in the pane on the left A list with checkable boxes appears in the Driver Command and State Configuration pane All the boxes must be checked Untitled GC2 EEK File Edit View Build Tools Help 1 M as AD l Serial Configuration tab GS VA o IP Link Settings Schedule Monitoff Serial Configuration EOM Configuration Front Panel Advanced Configuration MLS Port IP Link Config Guide GlobalViewer penal over cect Sg Add Driver button MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 SS EE HA r le oo S roller xtron MLA VC10 z Se ect M LA VC 1 0 from list of drivers Select Device type H Addtess 1 Controller fi Address 2 tt Select Manufacturer
17. N WU gt N A A Oo q U gt lt ml Amplifier Mixer Measured Control Voltages 1 213 4 5 6 7 8 title titivi4 t Voltage vjalv title lst Hylv tities t tive title lst H lt l4 vitlviylt vVititivitivivit tivitivitivivit Vivitivitivivit grillt vit v vit v vit tit vvt vivit tive vitlvivit 4414 4 ly v ylt Vit ttlviv vit Aivititivivivit Vivititivivivit tit AE dE AE AA Vitivitivivivit 4ivivitivivivit Vivivitivivivit 4ititivivivivit Vititivivivivit tivitivivivivit Viv tivivivivit 4itivivivivivit Vitivivivivivit tit AAL AAA Vivivivivivivit tieielelele tly t t ttt Av 4 41414 4 14 tiv t alts leis grtrizlziz t viele eles tly dra e t tlelt rtl t t vitltjelv tiy t vielt elv Vivitivit titiv Hav lel tit t ly Vitivivitititiv tHivivivitititiv viviv vitt elv tjt t 4 lvl4 414 JESSIE tivit ties its Viv titivititly Halv tie lt tly vitie ties ltly down Closed up 4 Open 1234 5167 8 VItlt v velt Eli 4 lv lav iv le Voltage vjtlvitlvivitt Hlvy v tlvivjelt v viv t vvit t titititi titt Vititivivivit t tivitiviviv tit Vivitivivivitit Aitivivivivit t Vitiviviviv tit 4ivivivivivit t DOE SERA virleit ltltltltltl elt av 4l 4 4 4 Ett riit VI vIvla le v 1 vV viv titt vit Hlt t vltlt elt velelvielafv t tivities islet v
18. NEL 7 3 Gi Co ni REL A Hz 41 2DIGITS PEAK MIN MAX ml O 4 mV gt Figure 2 3 Measuring control voltage for a Peavey UMA 35T II Meter probes are oriented correctly In figure 2 3 the measured voltage is positive so the right terminal is the signal connection and the left terminal is ground connection Write down the measured voltage and which terminal is ground as this will be important when you set the DIP switches If the voltage is negative see figure 2 4 the meter s probes are touching the wrong terminals Meter probes incorrectly oriented Figure 2 4 Measuring control voltage for a Peavey UMA 35T II Meter probes are oriented incorrectly 2 4 MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup Measuring voltage for a Biamp Precedence CMA 60 amplifier Several Biamp amplifiers have RE mute E 8 three screw terminals labeled PN 5 4 chime L remote level In the picture at right the control voltage is indicated by a C on the panel over the corresponding screw terminal The ground terminal is indicated with a w kand the reference terminal is indicated by a 10v Even if the voltage is indicated use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the control terminal and the ground terminal as shown in figure 2 5 Write down the measured voltage and which terminal is ground as this will be important when you set the DIP switches 87 I TRUE RMS MULTIMETER Figure 2 5 Measuring control v
19. Status Connected Actions xtron MLA VC10 O Emails eko Relay 1 Connection Status Disconnected Volume Discrete range 0 100 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 H Figure 3 10 Monitored Conditions Wizard step 4 5 Select Volume Discrete range 0 100 1 and choose the options Equals and 0 0 see figure 3 11 6 Click on Apply Condition 7 Click Next Monitored Conditions Wizard Define your monitor condition s 1 Add the condition to monitor by selecting the device and status command 2 Click on the Apply Condition button to add the condition event to this monitor 3 Click the Next button to add action s or send email for this monitor Monitored Conditions Device Status Commands Volume 0 Mute TOA MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 A Audio Mute Off Audio Mute D Conditions Control Ports Audio Mute On Sa Ze o d teen Connection Status Connected Extron MLA4 VC10 Volume Discrete range 0 100 1 Extron MLA WC10 Connection Se Disconnected Actions amp Relays WO volume Discrete range 0 100 1 O Emails Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 M Condition Name Iw Enabled Name Extron MLA VC10 Volume Discrete range 0 100 1 Condition Test Parameters Set Condition Test MLS Port Volume Eqs d Parameters to Equals Discrete range 0 100 1 Volume Discrete and 0 0 np Range 0 0 to 100 0 Delete Condition Click Apply C
20. anuras y aberturas Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja alojamiento es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos Bater a de litio e Existe riesgo de explosi n si esta bater a se coloca en la posici n incorrecta Cambiar esta bater a nicamente con el mismo tipo o su equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desachar las baterias usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante KEM e AX fa om pA ZS aT Sie A Pe AP Page RETTET ETTE TE EET A ERIRE TP Ut RH CER BRP TAER ARIT oe a HHA HRSA EM ARER UNE S ai SS Te JRA IRA SETER GAGE Aen Ss BURRIS EEE BAUR AR T n BREDT GER MENS RRT REAR iL A GE PTE Jet fe METER Miki AH AEA 203 a BD m 5 EE DREI FEE ETATER WA E E a E EM BAF e mg LABEL CEAR RIF AH e APA MIRTFR SR LENGRE HART ET ECHTER E mem TEE SARE VAIER ele PIER LAR GI SIE EE EILER SEE REAT AY AER EAR EDIE RR EH BRENN e TRIERA AT AA ERLA ERE MER ENG Fa BA PARA ATER FERRER rale HEET EMR TEREA Pay ELF LR BUTS ADT HSB 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde
21. aracters are required to begin or end a command sequence When a command is valid the MLA executes that command and sends a response to the host device All responses from the interface to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF 4A which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters MLA initiated messages When the MLA is powered up it sends the following message underlined here to the host C Copyright 2002 Extron Electronics MLA VC10 No response is required from the host The MLA may also send a message of Volxxx where xxx represents the setting for the percentage of maximum volume Error response When the MLA receives a valid SIS command it executes the command and sends a response to the host device If the MLA is unable to execute the command because the command contains invalid parameters it returns the following error response to the host E13 Invalid value the number is out of range too large 3 14 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation Using the command response table The command response table lists valid command ASCII codes the MLA s responses to the host and a description of the command s function or the results of executing the command Lower case characters are acceptable in the command field unless otherwise indicated The following ASCII to HEX conversion table is for use with the command response table ASCII to HEX Conversion Tab
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23. be heard when the MLA VC10 has a volume setting of 0 VDC If you are using a TOA 700 series amplifier follow the instructions shown on page 2 12 For all other amplifers check the gain and level settings on the amplifier mixer Adjust the gain so that you do not hear any audio output when the MLA VC10 is set for 0 VDC output minimum volume To completely mute audio output use the contact closure mute relay switches on the MLC 226 IP or the MLC 206 For relay switches with the MLC 104 IP plus use the IPA T RLY4 accessory If the volume does not change when you change the volume setting via the MLC or via the RS 232 commands The wiring at the amplifier mixer terminals may be reversed Switch the leads for the ground and control voltage The DIP switches may be set too high for the output voltage In this case the amplifer mixer will output the maximum audio level all the time Retest the amplifier mixer s control voltage and reset the DIP switches to match the required voltage The amplifier may accept a higher control voltage than the MLA VC10 provides so the amplifier will not reach its highest volume level As a last resort test the equipment with another amplifier that has a lower control volume requirement If volume changes lead to erratic variation in output volumes Verify that each DIP switch is set either all the way down or all the way up not at some intermediate level CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
24. ct an available button see figure 3 5 2 Rename the button AUDIO MUTE 3 Change the button mode to Toggle Untitled GC2 EEK File Edit Yiew Build Tools Help SMS ID e Front Panel Tab Sc B eo IP Link Config Guide Globalviewere MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 IP Link Settings Schedule Monitor Serial Configuration COM Configuratiol Front Panel Button Label Mute Button Select Toggle mode Figure 3 5 Configuring the mute button steps 1 3 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 5 Configuration and Operation cont d 4 In the Button Operations section select the Relay tab and expand the Relay 1 directory see figure 3 6 5 Atthe top of the Press pane select Toggle K 6 Select Relay 1 On and add it to the Press pane by clicking on the green triangle Relay Tab Toggle 1 or 2 Click green arrow to add action to the Press pane Relay 1 Figure 3 6 Configuring the mute button steps 4 6 7 In the Buttons Operation section select the Light Control tab and in the No Blink section select the Red light Add it to the Press pane by clicking on the green triangle see figure 3 7 Untitled GC2 EEK File Edit View Build Tools Help DS aas 0 H o CEA 3 P Link Settings Schedule Monitor Serial Configuration COM Configuration Front Panel Advanced Configuration MLS Por
25. e 3 2 Global Confourator rnrn nnn 3 2 Adding the MLA VC10 drtver nennen nenene 3 2 Configuring the MLC Button for amplifier mute 3 5 Configuring a GC2 Monitor for amplifier mute 3 6 Uploading the Configuration File to the MLC 3 10 MediaLink Control Software 0000nannnnnonnnnaanannneneneennnnen 3 10 DIP SWINGS E 3 11 Table of MLA VC10 DIP Switch Settngs 3 12 RS 232 control ccasaisncnsunsatnaicdtasananhtocneeinabinamesdsansaiodtwsntnihtinmbens 3 14 Host to MLA Communicatons 3 14 MLA initiated messages 3 14 Error PESO ONS Co Lae 3 14 Using the commandiresponse table an0000nannnnna0aaannnnnnn 3 15 Command response table for SIS commands 3 16 OPE TT ee 3 17 Troubleshooting ononnnnnnnenonenanannnneneraninnnrerararnnnerernrenennn 3 17 MLA VC10 e Table of Contents i Appendix A e Reference Information Table of Contents cont d EEE A 1 SSC 1 og EE A 2 Included We CN A 3 Eege A 3 MLA VC10 Functional Block Diagramm A 3 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners 68 690 01 Rev B 03 08 MLA VC10 e Table of Contents MLA VC10 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MLA VC10 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains information on how to mount install and operate the Extron MLA VC10 Unless otherwise stated in this manual all reference
26. es Ger t sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde fiir eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Kontakt ist f r einen Erdanschlu amp und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder aufer Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Riickseite des Ger tes aus der externen Stomversorgung falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden daf sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle Wartungsmafsnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgefiihrt werden Die internen Komponenten des Ger tes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst ffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und ffnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Uberhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren Diese Offnungen diirfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetz
27. h of the exposed wires in the stripping process is critical The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3 16 the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit between them If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3 16 the wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws CAUTION Do not tin the wires Tinned wire does not hold its shape and can become loose over time 2 10 MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup Wiring the amplifier mixer control connector There are special instructions for wiring TOA 700 series page 2 12 and TOA 900 series amplifiers page 2 14 Connect all other amplifiers and mixers to the 3 5 mm 2 pole captive screw control port on the rear panel of the MLA VC10 see figure 2 12 Ensure that the ground wire connects to the ground terminal on the amplifer as discussed in the section Determining the Control Voltage on pages 2 3 to 2 7 The control wire must connect to the control terminal on the amplifier NOTE e cable between the and the amplifier The cable b he MLA VC10 and the amplifier mixer should not be more than 6 feet 1 8 m Longer cables can pick up background noise that affects sound quality AMP MIXER CONTROL The actual maximum control voltage depends on the Configuration DIP switch o settings but the maximum power output will not be reached if the amplifier s control port measures more than 10 VDC L
28. ink Settings Schedule Monitored Conditions Add Monitor Button Figure 3 8 Adding a monitored condition step 1 1 Select the Monitor tab and click on the Add Monitor button see figure 3 8 The Monitored Conditions Wizard opens see figure 3 9 2 Type the name of the monitored condition in the Enter Monitored Condition Name text box Monitored Conditions Wizard Enter monitor nickname 1 Enter a descriptive name for the monitor event ie Projector Disconnect and then hit the Next button to continue WER Ge Enter Monitored Condition Name Type the name of Condition oe the monitored sen condition in the box g 13 Figure 3 9 Monitored Conditions Wizard step 2 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 7 Configuration and Operation cont d 3 Click the Next button 4 Select Extron MLA VC10 from the Device pane new range of options opens in the Status Commands pane see figure 3 10 Monitored Conditions Wizard Define your monitor condition s 1 Add tha randitinn ta hu oalartinn tha daina and etatic Select monitored condition 2 Clickjon the Apply Condition button to add the condition event to this monitor 3 Click the Next button to add action s or send email for this z Select device Monitored Conditions Volume 0 Mute TOA g Audio Mute Off C Conditions Control Ports Audio Mute On Select status command R f Connection
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30. le Esc 1B CR D LF A 20 2 Space 2 24 Qo 6 gt F N V A f n V CR LF carriage return line feed hex 0D 0A e Space Volume adjustment range 0 through 100 On off status 0 off disable 1 on enable Controller firmware version listed to two decimal places e g x xx MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 15 Configuration and Operation cont d jaquinu ed s VIN MOYS r gt 10 Z0S 09N Jaquinu ped jsonbay UOISJJA JILMULIIJ IY MOUS r gt EX 19A UOISIJA IL MULIIJ AINO SJNUI OTPNE JO snye s AU MOUS syndno orpne Jre am Ho INN syndjno orpne pe MW uo INN IUWN OA OIPNe WNUTXeU JO 34 MOYS rx 10A JJE49A0 d nw olpny IUINJOA MILA QUINOA OTPNE JUIWINIG IUWN OA orpne JUIWDIDUJ rell 1OA rell 10A JUINIOA JUIWDNIG JUINIOA JUIUOIOUT WINUITXEPUI JO Z8 0 BUINTOA 195 r gt ZS01OA ajax ndjno surnjoa orpne WNWIXPUI JO ay JIDSdg rell 10A swn oa Indjno ay 195 uondudsap jeuonippy 1504 03 DTN TIN 03 3504 ssuodsay puewwos IDN SPUEWWIO gt SIS 10 3 q8 3sUuodsdJ PULWILWO zu wuzsnfpe Swnjon MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 3 16 Operation To control audio volume when using a MLA VC10 turn a connected MediaLink Controller s Volume knob or send commmands through an RS 232 remote control device such as a computer or third party control device Troubleshooting If the MLA
31. n Attention Lire les instructionse Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructions Ranger les consignes de s curit afin de pouvoir les consulter a l avenir Respecter les avertissements Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqu s sur le mat riel ou pr sent s dans la documentation utilisateur Eviter les pi ces de fixation Ne pas utiliser de pi ces de fixation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung geben Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen dat im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor Sie das Ger t zum ersten Mal verwenden sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zuriickgreifen k nnen Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumenta
32. n is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentationse Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisieme contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n ess
33. nclosure dimensions en 1 0 H x 2 4 W x 2 3 D 2 5cm Hx 6 1 cm W x 5 8 cm D Depth excludes connectors and DIP switch Product weight s es 0 2 Ibs 0 1 kg SHLD PINS WEIS IW esensina 1 Ib 0 5 kg Vik vere ISTA NSTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association E vec E E UL CUL ne CE FCC Class A VCCI AS NZS ICES NTP nese 30 000 hours EE 3 years parts and labor NOTE All nominal levels are at 10 Veit Specifications are subject to change without notice A 2 MLA VC10 Reference Information Included Parts These items are included in each order for an MLA VC10 Included parts Replacement part number MLA VC10 60 502 01 3 8 mm 2 pole captive screw connector GSV 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector 10 3 19 10 User s manual Plenum Comm link cable CTLP 500 500 150 m 22 119 02 Cables CTLP 1000 1000 300 m 22 119 03 CTLP 400 400 120 m 26 461 04 MLA VC10 Functional Block Diagram Tx Rx Gnd 12V MLA VC10 Amp Mixer V RS 232 MLC Control Microcontroller R Digital Power Up Amp Protection Control z Sets Max Voltage DC Voltage Controller Voltage Amp Mixer must support remote volume capabilities Output impedance of MLA VC10 is lower than the input impedance of the Amp Mixer DIP switches set maximum control voltage 10VDC max Relay shorts to ground when power is removed and for 5 seconds after p
34. nnect it to the MLA VC10 see pages 2 12 and 2 13 2 6 MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup Measuring the voltage for a TOA A 903 amplifier Control terminals for several TOA amplifiers are two screw terminals labeled REMT VOL They do not indicate which terminal is for control voltage and which is the ground Use a voltmeter set for VDC to measure the voltage In figure 2 7 the measured voltage is positive indicating that the upper terminal is the signal voltage terminal and the lower terminal is the ground Write down the measured voltage and which terminal is ground as this will be important when you set the DIP switches When measuring voltage if the reading is positive the positive probe indicates the signal voltage terminal and the ground probe indicates the ground terminal If the reading is negative reverse the probes Figure 2 7 Measuring control voltage for a TOA A 903 amplifier NOTE The TOA 900 series needs different wiring to connect it to the MLA VC10 see pages 2 14 and 2 15 MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup 2 7 Installation and Setup cont d Wiring Wiring the MLC Power connector NOTE Power and communications cables should be at least 18 AWG If the cable has a drain wire it should be ground at both ends To avoid introducing noise and static into audio channels the chassis of the MediaLink controller if used the power supply the MLA VC10 and the amplifier or mixer should all share a comm
35. oltage for a Biamp Precedence CMA 60 For three terminal amplifiers always connect the MLA VC10 to the control voltage terminal and ground terminal of the amplifier s control port Leave the other terminal 100 in this example open not connected The MLA VC10 provides a control voltage supply voltage of 0 to 10 VDC The MLA VC10 can control amplifers that use a higher control voltage However in this situation the maximum volume may not be reached MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup 2 5 Installation and Setup cont d Measuring the voltage for a TOA A 706 amplifier TOA 700 series amplifiers use a 10k ohm potentiometer instead of the variable DC voltage on the Remote Volume terminals To control volume on these amplifiers it is necessary to connect the MLA VC10 to different terminals on the amplifier see page 2 12 The control voltage for this amplifier is measured between the REMOTE VOLUME Hot H terminal and the POWER REMOTE negative terminal see figure 2 6 Write down the measured voltage and which terminal is ground as this will be important when you set the DIP switches When measuring voltage if the reading is positive the positive probe indicates the signal voltage terminal and the ground probe indicates the ground terminal If the reading is negative reverse the probes VUR Figure 2 6 Measuring control voltage for a TOA A 706 amplifier NOTE The TOA 700 series needs different wiring to co
36. on 1 5 2 Transmit Tx O or O 3 Receive Rx 5 Ground Gnd 6 9 2 8 MLA VC10 Installation and Setup MLC RS 232 POWER AB MLA VC10 s front td Power port Not used for connecting to computers or White or 3rd party controllers white striped wire 12 VDC Ground K i y Figure 2 8 Connecting a power supply and controllers to MLA VC10 An external power supply 12 VDC 1A max To MLA VC10 s front panel MLC RS 232 Power port t 12VDC nr 12 VDC Ground Ground uk B Receive Rx CI Transmit Tx B A Transmit Tx mm Receive Rx A OAD MLS and Power ports for MLC 226 IP or MLC 104 IP Plus ls ala clo Glo MLS 4PWR RS 232 12V Figure 2 9 Connecting an MLC 226 IP or MLC 104 IP Plus to MLA VC10 MLA VC10 Installation and Setup 2 9 Installation and Setup cont d To MLA VC10 s front panel MLC RS 232 Power port t 12VDC Com 12VDC Ground Ground B Receive Rx LC Transmit Tx B A Transmit Tx mm Receive Rx A MLC 206 s MLS Power port AB MLS Power Figure 2 10 Connecting an MLC 206 to MLA VC10 To MLA VC 10 s front panel MLC RS 232 Power port t Ground Ground Receive Rx CC Transmit Tx B Transmit Tx mm Receive Rx A IN Rx Tx Gnd Computer or Third Party Controller s RS 232 Port gt it Figure 2 11 Connecting a third party controller to MLA VC10 The lengt
37. on and Operation 3 12 MLA VC10 DIP Switch Settings for Approximate O c O W w Vi Q GC O gt Ben c O U OD OI Bs Ww 0 2 Oo K Bes A bd e E lt x titit titititi ALA Add AA tit t vVIt v viv Vititivitidyivis Aivitivitiviviy ib t titititi 4itivivitivivis t titititi Aivivivitivivis Vivivivitiviviv tt titivivivisv Vitititivivivis tv titiviviviy Vivititivisvivis 4itivitivivivis Vitivitiviviviy tv Ad AAA tit titi AE AA 4ititivivivivis Viti tiviviviviyv EAR ALA AA Vivitiviviviviy tit AE ALA AA vit AE ALA AA Aiviviviviviviv Viviviviviviviy Voltage 2 3 4 5 6 7 8f 11 2 314151617 8 Closed up 4 Open down 1 Hivivivivivitiy Vivivivivivitiy reizt vitltlafej lviv tivities eel Vivititititivis riit Vitivitititivis Hivivitititivis tivivitltltlyly tittle ltl es rr Hivitivititivisy OASE tltlvvitlt viv vVtlv vitt viv AAA ARA AE Vivivivititiviy Hlt je lt ley viele lele lt ely Hy lt av ities Vivititivitivisy Aitivitivitivisy Vitivitivitiviy tivivitivitivis Vivivitivitivis Aititivivyitivisy Vititivivitiviy tivitivivitivis bit tititi titit titivivivitivis viejvivivieiviv aly vivivlelsiv KA AAA drai Vititititivivisy tivititithyivis Vivititltiviviy Aitivititidyivisy Vitivititiviviy Voltage n
38. on ground NOTE The 12 VDC 1 amp power supply kit PN 70 055 01 provides power for both the MLA VC10 and the MLC It is not included with the MLA VC10 To connect the MLA VC10 to the power supply and an Extron MLC device or a third party control device follow these instructions and figures 2 8 to 2 11 Check the polarity of the wires from A the power supply and connect them to the captive screw power input on the MLA VC10 front panel If the power supply is also providing power for an MLC device connect the same captive screw sockets to the power input on the MLC SECTION A A Power Supply Output Cord Connect the Transmit Tx socket labeled A on the front panel of the MLA VC10 to the Receive Rx socket also labeled A on the MLC device Connect the Receive socket labeled B on the front panel of the MLA VC10 to the Transmit socket also labeled B on the MLC device If the MLA VC10 is to be connected to a third party control device connect the Transmit socket on the front panel of the MLA VC10 to the Receive socket of the control device connect the Receive socket of the MLA VC10 to the Transmit socket of the control device connect the ground socket of the MLA VC10 to the ground socket on the control device The MLA VC10 can be connected to a computer serial port using a DB 9 connector that is wired as shown in the figure below Pin Configuration Male Male RS 232 9 Pin D Connector Pin Functi
39. ondition Back Next Done Cancel Figure 3 11 Monitored Conditions Wizard steps 5 7 3 8 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation 8 Select Relay 1 in the Device pane see figure 3 12 9 Select Close in the Action Commands pane 10 Click the Apply Action button Monitored Conditions Wizard Create Action s 1 Add the action by selecting the device and the command 2 Click on the Apply Action button to add the action to this monitor 3 Clickthe Next button to send an email for this monitor or Click the Done button to complete this monitor Monitored Conditions Volume 0 Mute TOA Conditions Estron MLA4 C10 Volume Discrete range 0 100 1 O Actions Di Emails Select Close MLC 226 IP Series 10 13 196 1 A Control Ports Relays Relay 1 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Mi H Select Relay 1 Gi Action Name IV Enabled Name Relay 1 Close Click Apply Action Apply Action Back Done Cancel Figure 3 12 Monitored Conditions Wizard steps 8 10 11 Click Done which will close the Monitored Conditions Wizard This monitor mutes the TOA amplifier when the MLA VC10 volume is turned to 0 12 Add a new monitor to unmute the TOA amplifier see steps 2 and 3 Condition Name 1 3 S el e ct Volum e Iw Enabled Name Extron MLA4 VC10 Volume Discrete range 0 100 1 Discrete range Condition Test Parameters 0 1
40. ower up MLA VC10 Reference Information A 3 Reference Information cont d A 4 MLA VC10 e Reference Information Extron s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and or materials Extron Electronics will at its option repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to USA Canada South America Europe Africa and the Middle East and Central America Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1001 E Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim CA 92805 USA The Netherlands Asia Japan Extron Electronics Asia Extron Electronics Japan 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho PM Industrial Bldg Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Singapore 368363 Japan This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491
41. s to MediaLink Accessory or Volume Control Accessory pertain to the MLA VC10 About the MLA VC10 1 2 In conjuction with a MediaLink Controller MLC the Extron MediaLink Accessory Volume Control 10 MLA VC10 can be used to remotely control the volume output of an audio mixer or amplifier that has a 0 VDC to 10 VDC variable voltage remote control port for volume control When used with an MLC the MLA VC10 can share the MLC s 12 VDC power supply It can also be installed with an external 12 VDC power supply and a third party RS 232 control device Refer to the appropriate user s manual for information on how to wire control connections to the controller amplifier or mixer The MLA VC10 provides a control voltage supply voltage of between 0 and 10 VDC The MLA VC10 can contol amplifiers that use a higher control voltage but the amplifiers maximum volume will not be reached This manual describes how to measure the amplifier s control voltage and special requirements for wiring the MLA VC10 to specific amplifiers Figure 1 1 shows a typical application of the MLA VC10 MLA VC10 e Introduction SN 999008 tt MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller L MPA 122 Mini SE Power 12 VDC Amplifier Power Supply Figure 1 1 The Extron MLA VC10 MLA VC10 e Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d 1 4 MLA VC10 Introduction MLA VC10 Chapter Two Installation and Setup
42. se instructions 1 Open the Global Configurator program and at the prompt open a new or existing project as required 2 For anew project add a new controller IP address and a name for the controller In the pane on the left there are three major subdirectories Control Ports MLS Port and Control Modules see figure 3 1 below 3 To enable serial driver support click on the MLS Port tab 4 Select the Disable MLS support Enable serial driver support radio button Untitled GC2 pEr File Edit View Build Tools Help Haaga De IP Link Config Guide GlobalViewer Auxiliary Switcher Summary IP Link Settings Schedule Monitor Port Summary Front Panel IR Remote Control Module Summary Advanced Configuratid S e e ct Hi M L S P ei KE t a b V r SS C Disable MLS support Enable serial driver support Hi H EJIP MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 i u Seng Select Disable MLS Enable MLS support Disable serial driver suppor 37 i Available Auxiliary Switchers Current Auxiliary Switcher R Configure E Refresh x Remove S u p p 0 rt rad IO b utto n E A MLS 100 Series Auniliary Switcher ipti MLS 1004 MLS 102 VGA gt MLS 103 SV MLS 103V 4 E PYS 204 Series PVS 20454 S E MLS 304 Series pet MLS Port is a am Mis asses separate folder MLS 306 H MLS 406 Series MLS 406 MLS 406MA MLS 40654 eries MLS 506 MLS 506
43. sired operation The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense VIe This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits Quick Start Guide MLA VC10 Setting Up the MLA VC10 To install and set up the MLA VC10 follow these steps and see the appropriate section of this manual for details Step 1 Determine the control voltage required by the amplifier or mixer See Determining the Control Voltage on pages 2 3 to 2 7 of this manual Step 2 Turn all of the equipment off Make sure that the MediaLink Controller MLC if used the MLA VC10 the audio amplifier or mixer and RS 232 host device are turned off and disconnected from the power source Step 3 Terminate cables and connect the MLA VC10 to the MLC and or a power supply MLC RS 232 POWER AB MLA VC10 s f I SEEER front panel d i Power port Not used for connecting HEEN
44. system by turning the volume knob on the MLC or by sending a volume related RS 232 command while listening for a change in the volume level and observing the MLA VC10 s LED which should blink Step 9 If wiring changes are needed turn off the power and unplug the equipment make any necessary wiring changes see Troubleshooting page 3 17 and then restore power to the system NOTE When the MLA VC10 is attached to the control port of some amplifiers the amplifier s front panel volume control knob is disabled QS 2 MLA VC10 e Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Chapter One e Introducton eee 1 1 About this Manual 1 2 About the MLA VC10 eeen 1 2 Chapter Two Installation and Setup 2 1 Front and Rear Panel Features 0 0 0n0n0nnnnnnnnennnnrannenennnne 2 2 Determining the Control Voltage 2 3 Measuring voltage for a Peavey UMA 35T Il amplifier 2 4 Measuring voltage for a Biamp Precedence CMA 60 amplifier 2 5 Measuring the voltage for a TOA A 706 amplifier 2 6 Measuring the voltage for a TOA A 903 amplifier 2 7 Mi 2 8 Wiring the MLC Power connector rrrrvvrvvrnnnnnnnrrrvrrvvrnnennnn 2 8 Wiring the amplifier mixer control connector 2 11 Wiring TOA 700 Series amplifiers cccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 2 12 Wiring TOA 900 Series amplifiers ccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 2 14 Chapter Three Configuration and Operation 3 1 OTT UCU ION v
45. t IP Link Config Guide Globatviewer manm MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 MLC 226 g Control Ports DEFEAT Line 1 4UDIO Line 2 MUTE Display IP F PotA aS E d Tool Tip Fr Repeat Rate none gt Switcher nputf defaut zl Button Modes Toge zl Ye Clear v Reset W j Light Control Tab es OO lh a v Togge E EI Relay 1 On Red Button Light Control lav 3 r e No Blink Figure 3 7 Configuring the mute button step 7 8 At the top of the Press pane select Toggle 2 9 Select the Relay tab and add Relay 1 Off to the Press pane 10 Select the Light Control tab and add No Blink Off to the Press pane Configuring a GC2 Monitor for amplifier mute The amplifier mute can also be controlled automatically with GC2 monitors It works well when a low level of sound persists at the lowest volume setting To achieve complete silence the 3 6 MLA VC10 e Configuration and Operation mute action must be associated with the lowest volume setting of the MLA VC10 In order to mute the amplifier when MLA VC10 is set to 0 and unmute when the volume increases above 0 follow these instructions Untitled GC2 File Edit View Build Tools Help Oediaas OD ec ee Monitor Tab IP Link Config Guide Globalviewere ei MLC 226 IP Series 192 168 254 254 Eg Control Ports GP Display F Port A F Port B IP L
46. t wird Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gem fs den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica e Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder Para evitar riesgo de electrocuci n no intentar personalmente la reparaci n mantenimiento de este equipo ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos R
47. the audio volume You need to know the specific voltage requirements of your equipment before you can configure the MLA VC10 to control it Sometimes the equipment s manual lists the required voltage but usually you will have to test the voltage yourself using a voltmeter This section describes how to measure the control voltage for some widely used amplifiers Most amplifiers come in one of two basic configurations e two terminal control and ground e three terminal reference control and ground The MLA VC10 works with a wide range of amplifiers The models shown in this section are included as examples only The MLA VC10 is not limited to working with only the amplifiers shown in this manual The next two pages show how to measure control voltages on typical amplifers the Peavey UMA 35T II page 2 4 and Biamp Precedence CMA 60 page 2 5 Following that two special case amplifiers are described the TOA 700 series page 2 6 and 900 series page 2 7 MLA VC10 Installation and Setup 2 3 Installation and Setup cont d Measuring voltage for a Peavey UMA 35T II amplifier Control Terminals for Peavey amplifiers usually consist of two screw terminals In the example shown below they are labeled Remote Vol Use a voltmeter set to VDC to measure the voltage 87 TRVERMS MuULTIvETcR gt HIGH 4 LOW Z EJ REMOTE VOL Sn det ANE ty kasan pe Meter probes ae correctly oriented MIN MAX RANGE CHAN
48. tion Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzger te die nicht ausdriicklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad e Espanol Este simbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operaci n y mantenimiento 0 cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos Este simbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pi
49. to computers or White or 3rd party controllers white striped Ce 12 VDC Ground An external power supply 12 VDC 1A max Ground all devices lt gt To Controllers Step 4 Connect to an amplifier or mixer The wiring depends on the model of amplifier or mixer see Wiring on page 2 8 Ground the chassis of all units together MLA VC10 Quick Start Guide QS 1 Quick Start Guide MLA VC10 cont d AMP MIXER The actual maximum control voltage depends on the Configuration DIP switch settings but the maximum power output will not be reached if the amplifier s control port voltage measures more than 10 VDC Lu 0 VDG to Wee Ground Amplifier 6 feet 1 8 m maximum lt between the MLA VC10 T gt and the amplifier Step 5 Connect the power cables to a power source and power on the MLA VC10 MLC power supply RS 232 host device and amplifier or mixer Step 6 For most MLC units used with the MLA VC10 configure the system with the Global Configurator program see page 3 2 or RS 232 see page 3 14 The MLC 206 is not supported by Global configurator and the MediaLink control software included with the MLC must be used see page 3 10 Step 7 Set the MLA VC10 s DIP switches to match CONFIGURATION the voltage determined in step 1 See DIP switches on page 3 11 and the reference tables on pages 3 12 and 3 13 Step 8 Test the
50. u 0 VDC to el gt Ground Sal Amplifier 6 feet 1 8 m maximum between the MLA VC10 gt and the amplifier Figure 2 12 Wiring the MLA s Amplifier Mixer Control connector In some applications the amplifier s front panel volume control knob may be disabled when the MLA is attached to the amplifier s control port In those cases the volume can only be controlled by the MI Ce volume control or through Simple Instruction Set SIS commands MLA VC10 e Installation and Setup 2 11 Installation and Setup cont d 2 12 Wiring TOA 700 Series amplifiers N LA Ol SN Configure the DIP switch setting on the Use Global Configurator 2 software TOA 700 series amplifers use a 10k ohm potentiometer instead of a variable DC voltage on the Remote Volume terminals To control volume on these amplifers follow these steps and see figure 2 13 MLA VC10 for 10 V with all switches in PE the ON position see figure at right DIP Switches Use the terminal on the TOA amplifier s set for 10 0 VDC Power Remote terminals as an alternative ground point Connect the Ground terminal of the MLA VC10 to the terminal of the TOA 700 Series Power Remote terminals Although this allows the volume to be controlled using voltage the remote volume range will be 12 V To compensate for the higher voltage range add a resistor between the CTL terminal of the M

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