Home

User Guide MLC 52 Series

1. 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 pin 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 e 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 manufactur
2. 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial 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 commu nications 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 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 For more information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compliance accessibility and related topics click here Notational Conventions Used in this Guide TIP A tip provides a suggestion to make setting up or working with the device easier NOTE A note dra
3. MediaLink Controllers Extron MLC 52 MediaLink MLC 52 Series o o O MLC 52 Extron Extron c4 A Se ye A 3 AY Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTROL y gt 6 UTI o 68 1079 01 Rev A 10 10 Safety Instructions English A This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte nance 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 a avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration Ce symbole sert a avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution
4. PVS switcher an MP Series microphone to line preamplifier or an MPA Series audio amplifier Display control and power connector This shared six pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector is used for IR and RS 232 control of the display device and for DC power See Wiring the Control Connector later in this section for information on how to connect supported devices to the MLC IR Learning indicators Each button on the MLC front panel has four memory blocks which can be programmed with up to four IR or RS 232 commanos The IR Learning indicator LEDs provide visual feedback indicating the following e Which of the four memory blocks contains a command e Which of the four memory blocks is ready to be programmed or configured e The IR learning status of the controller See Configuring Using IR Learning later in this section for details Installation Steps CAUTIONS Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only UL listed electrical boxes are recommended If using an electrical box ensure that it is grounded properly To install and set up the MLC 1 If applicable prepare the installation site cut a hole in the wall install the electrical box or mounting bracket mud ring and prepare the cables See Mounting the MLC 52 later in this section and Mounting an Electrical Box in the Reference Information section or see the instructions provided w
5. 3 Program the input selection command A from the RGB 2 input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 PC button a Press the PC button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the second LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the PC button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the RGB 2 button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command A for RGB 2 4 Program the input selection command B from the RGB 1 input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 3 of the MLC 52 PC button a Press the PC button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the third LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the PC button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the RGB 1 button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command B for RGB 1 5 Program the input selection command B from the RGB 2 input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 4 of the MLC 52 PC button a Press the PC button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the fourth LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the PC button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the RGB 2 but
6. MLC 52 RS MK Rear MLC 52 RS VC MK 66 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 3 2 8 1 cm MLC 52 RS EU Rear gi CS Bagi A 4 5 e e 11 4 cm e IP AS 7 4 3 m MLC 52 RS VC EU Rear Product weight MLC 52 RS MLC 52 IR MLC 52 RS MK 0 2 lb 0 1 kg VC and EU models 0 3 lb 0 1 kg Shipping WelQht ooocccccccccoccccnancoo 3 lbs 2 kg Vibration iii rines ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Regulatory compliance A A CE c UL UL EI sensere CE C tick FCC Class A ICES Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U S C 794d VCCI Class A IGE E EE EE E 30 000 hours Watson 3 years parts and labor MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 67 Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts These items are included with the MLC 52 Series controller Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 52 IR 60 744 02 MLC 52 RS 60 744 12 MLC 52 IR VC 60 745 02 MEC S2 RSV 60 745 12 MLC 52 RS MK 60 744 23 VIRS ZAR EU 60 744 34 MLC 52 RS VC MK 60 745 23 MLC 52 RS VC EU 60 745 34 Button Labels icon and text 33 1762 01 IR Emitter with cable PS 1210C 12 VDC 1 A external power supply 70 775 01 ESD grounding card and cable kit 6 pin 3 5 mm captive screw connector MR100 1 gang plastic mounting brackets mud rings 1 black 1 white US only MR200 2 gang plastic mounting brackets mud rings 1 black 1 white US only
7. D 8 3 MH Xx8 5 cm Wx 0 3 cm D 1 gang MK electric type British Standard wall box frame size DEVICE 27 AXIL WA D 6 8 cm H x 4 3 cm W x 3 5 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 85 4 7 cm depth in the wall or furniture for device and cable clearance MLC 52 RS VC MK Faceplate oooccccccccccococo 3 4 Hx5 7 Wx0 1 D 8 5 cm H x 14 6 cm W x 0 3 cm D 2 gang MK electric type British Standard wall box frame size DEVICE LIADO WV XNA D 6 8 cm H x 8 4 cm W x 3 5 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 85 4 7 cm depth in the junction box for device and cable clearance MLC 52 RS EU Faceplate oooocccccccncccccncoocos 3 2 Hx6 0 Wx0 1 D 2 gang EU 8 1 cmH x 15 2 cm W x 0 3 cm D DOVICE E 1 7 HxX2 7 Wx 1 4 D 4 3 cm H x 6 8 cm W x 3 5 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 85 4 7 cm depth in the junction box for device and cable clearance MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 64 MLC 52 RS VC EU Faceplate ooccccccccccccnccoooooo 3 2 Hx 6 0 Wx 0 1 D 2 gang EU 8 1 cm Hx 15 2 cm W x 0 3 cm D Dusan 1 7 Hx4 5 Wx 1 4 D 6 8 cm Hx 11 4 cm W x 3 5 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 85 4 7 cm depth in the junction box for device and cable clearance MLC 52 IR RS MLC 52 IR RS VC Rear Rear MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 65
8. Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzger te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad Espa ol Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones impor tantes de operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elemen tos 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 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 ZEME AM SN SHEA OA EAD EAR EAMES Ay ETERNA ARENA SBM TS 4 Us NEVER AE A eS RA LE AM o REAE FP DRE BAS RR BE o RFEA AP poe e EE ES ISI BGP BEAN ABI DGS AEM Ling Fra
9. MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Quick Start Guide Extron Software Products DVD UES IES TZ E 10 319 22 23 Optional Accessories These optional items can be ordered separately Mounting Hardware Part Number One gang EWB external wall box 452 02 black white 60 452 02 03 One gang junction box 2 5 10 mm deep 980130 One gang SMB surface mount box black only 60 639 02 Two gang EWB external wall box black white 60 453 02 03 Two gang junction box 2 5 10 2 mm deep 980084 Two gang junction box 3 5 14 3 deep 980057 Two gang SMB surface mount box black only 60 640 02 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 68 Faceplates Part Number MLM 52 1 GWP black white 70 498 02 MLM 52 1 GWP brushed aluminum 70 498 04 MLM 52 VC metal black white 70 527 02 MLM 52 VC brushed aluminum 70 538 04 MLM 52 L VC metal black white 70 544 02 03 Miscellaneous Accessories Part Number MLP 152 Stereo Power Amplifier 60 844 01 MPA 401 Mono 70 100 V Power Amplifier 60 845 01 11 IR Link IR signal repeater black white 60 404 02 03 IRL 20 60 580 01 VC 50 Volume Control Wall Plate 70 530 02 IR 452 Remote Control 70 543 01 CFG Configuration cable 70 335 01 Recommended Cables CTL and CTLP Comm link Cable Part Number CTL 500 bulk 500 150 m non plenum 22 148 02 CTL 1000 bulk 1000 300 m non plenum 22 148 03 CTLP 1000 bulk 1000 300 m plenum 22 119 03 MLC 52 Media
10. Only one button needs to learn IR commands and it has enough memory blocks to learn four input selection commands To use this programmed button to select an input press it repeatedly to cycle through all the inputs until you reach the desired one To program a single button to select multiple inputs 1 Disconnect power from the MLC 52 2 To make the one programmed button easily recognizable replace all but one of the input Video PC DVD and VCR button labels with a provided Not Used label or remove the input labels and leave the buttons blank 3 Apply power to the MLC Set configuration switch 1 to On up The front panel buttons light dimly 5 Press the MLC button that will store 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 back in learn mode 6 Within 5 seconds press the display device remote control button from which the MLC button will learn the first input selection command If the command has been learned successfully the Learning LEDs on the rear panel blink in rapid progression from the top LED to the bottom then back to the top MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 21 7 To program a second input selection command on the same bu
11. Turn display power on Turn display power off View display power status Example Pyri Pwro Pwrhqajel For x2 O on T oii 2 cooling down 3 warming up The projector or display is cooling down Front panel lockout executive mode Oita OX On 1X View X Reset Reset switches to factory default Unlock front panel buttons Lock all front panel buttons View front panel lockout status Kal Eon At ome Reset all MLC 52 buttons and switches to the factory default and erase any codes added by the user MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 62 Reference Information This section contains the specifications for all models of the MLC 52 and lists names and part numbers of included parts and optional accessories for the product It also contains instructions for mounting an electrical junction box and templates for measuring and cutting the hole in the mounting surface US models only Topics that are covered include e Specifications MLC 52 Series e Part Numbers and Accessories e Mounting an Electrical Box e Templates for the MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models Specifications MLC 52 Series Control host ports SE Ral CONTO DO xcs acontecen 1 bidirectional RS 232 front panel 2 5 mm mini stereo jack Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations Mini stereo jack tip TX rin
12. which signals the end of the response character string Controller initiated messages When a local event such as a front panel button press takes place the MLC 52 responds by sending a message to the host indicating what selection was entered No response is required from the host The MLC sends the following copyright message only when it first powers on c Copyright 2005 Extron Electronics MLC 52 Vx xx 60 100n nn where Vx xx is the firmware version number and n is the MLC 52 model number Error Responses If the MLC 52 is unable to execute a command it receives because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters the controller returns an error response to the host This response consists of the letter E followed by a number and a carriage return with a line feed The following error response codes can be returned E10 Invalid command or parameter E14 Not valid for this configuration Using the Command Response Table The command response table on the following pages lists valid ASCII command codes the responses of the MLC to the host and a description of the command function or the results of executing the command The ASCII to Hex Conversion Table below is for use with the command response table ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Esc 1B CR ZD LF A 20 e 24 Qo OD O 0NxXO 0 e E E30O0 CE lt SMI O l12 lt 5 gt lt Z TUVO B J R Z b j Z MLC 52 MediaLink
13. 2 KB 1 KB 1 KB 1 KB 2 KB 1 KB 1 KB 2 KB F A JB C D E FIGI H I J KILIMINJO PIQ RISIT U V W XI Y Z All Figure 53 Entering MLC 62 Driver Search Criteria 5 Click on the device name whose driver you want to download Extron Certified To download all the drivers in the current package click the Download install for current driver package Version n link 6 On the Download Center screen enter the requested information and click the Download driver name button 7 Follow the directions on the download screens that follow Unless you specify otherwise the driver file is placed at one of the following locations on your computer e Windows XP C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista C Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication Using SIS Commands Simple Instruction Set SIS commands can be entered on your computer using a utility such as Extron DataViewer or HyperTerminal to find out more information about the MILE 52 Host to Controller Communications SIS commands consist of strings of one or more characters per field No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence When the MLC determines that a command is valid it executes the command and sends a response to the host device Most responses from the MLC 52 to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF
14. 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 b Click Run on the File Download Security Warning screen c Click Run on the Internet Explorer Security Warning screen 6 KB 3 KB 2 KB 1 KB 1 KB 1 KB 2 KB 1 KB 1 KB 2 KB N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A d Follow instructions on the Driver Install wizard screens to complete installation of the driver package The drivers are all placed in the Driver2 folder NOTE By default the drivers that you download are stored in the Driver2 folder on your computer located at Windows XP C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 Windows 7 and Vista C USers Public Documents Extron Driver2 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication To download a single driver a Optional From the Select Interface Type 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 To view additional pages of driver listings click Next Click Previous to page backward through the drivers list d Right click on the name of the desired driver From the pop up menu select Save Target As Model Number 3M 7300 3M 7340 3M 800022 al 3M 800 al 3M 810 m
15. 52 configuration software via the configuration port or IR data transfer from a configured MLC 52 Switch modes Depending on the driver that you load to your MLC see Loading Extron Drivers in the Serial Communication section each of the buttons is preconfigured in one of the following switch modes e Single switch mode In this mode the button operates independently of the other buttons Pressing a button in this mode does not affect any other button e Input mode Buttons in this mode are grouped together so that only one of them can be active at a time When one button is pressed and activated it becomes fully lit while the other inactive buttons are dimmed to 25 brightness When you press one of the buttons on the front panel that are in input mode all other buttons in input mode become inactive MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 28 e Volume mode This mode is available only on the standard not VC MLC models and only for the two buttons that are labeled Vol A and Vol Y When an RS 232 driver that contains a volume table is part of the configuration pressing a button in volume mode accesses the volume table of the driver Press and hold the appropriate button to raise or lower the volume of the projector or display by the amount specified in the volume table When the MLC is in volume mode the button labeled Vol A always increases the volume Vol Y lowers it NOTE Ifthe driver for your display device co
16. Allow enough depth for both the wall box and the cables You may need to install the cables into the wall or furniture before installing the controller If using an electrical box to wall mount the controller locate a stud to which the box will be attached Measure and mark the portion to be cut out of the mounting surface For US models use the appropriate template and faceplate dimensions provided Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models in the Reference Information section as a guide to measure and mark the area to cut out If you are using a mounting bracket see the template that came with the bracket 3 Cut out the opening in the wall or furniture Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box You can mount the MLC 52 in an electrical box or a mounting bracket For information on mounting the electrical box itself see Mounting an Electrical Box in the Reference Information section To attach a mounting bracket to a wall or furniture see the instructions provided with the bracket CAUTION If using an electrical box ensure that it is grounded properly 1 If you want to Install a different faceplate attach the MLC to the desired faceplate using the provided screws see Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only earlier in this section Disconnect power at the source and connect all cables to the MLC Insert the MLC into the wall or furniture MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and C
17. Attention Lire les instructionse Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructionse 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 A LA 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 zur ckgreifen k nnen 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 da im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumentation
18. Brochures Controller inactivity timer and volume level and support for Catalog Pages Microsoft Windows Vista Global Configurator is a free simple to Select a Product z Cut Out Templates use yet comprehensive software application that allows non programmers to aaa of configure a wide range of Extron IP Link enabled products It provides an integrated Submit dd environment for defining A V control and monitoring system functionality from an eae easy to use graphical user interface Read more Panel Dravings Product Guide Product Labels Specifications a er a Forms C Custom Engraving PL o Form Custom Cable Form gt IP Link Software TouchLink Software Download IP Link software along with Software solutions to help you configure Interactive Product descriptions and installation instructions control and manage TouchLink Systems Demonstrations E HE Device Drivers Control Software Download drivers along with descriptions and Download control software along with installation instructions descriptions and installation instructions Figure 44 Control Software Button on Download Center Screen 2 On the Download Center screen click the Control Software button A Control Software screen is displayed containing a list of control software products 3 In one of the linked alphabets displayed across the top and bottom of the screen click M 4 Onthe M software products page scroll to locate MLC 52
19. Controllers e Serial Communication 60 Symbol Definitions Sage tt CR LF carriage return line feed hex OD OA Soft carriage return no line feed hex OD web Space Escape key hex 1B web W Firmware version number n nn format Display power status 0 through 3 O power off 1 power on 2 cooling down 3 warming up On or Off status O Off or disabled 1 on or enabled Memory block number in hexadecimal where 27 can be O through 7F O through 127 decimal NOTE Unless otherwise indicated commands are not case sensitive MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 61 Command response Table for SIS Commands Command Host to unit ASCIl Command Response Unit to host Firmware version part number and information requests Query firmware version Q Example Q View controller part N number Query model name x1 lt 4 1 004 60 74n nne MLC 52eTR H or MLCe52eRS or MLC 52eTReVCH or MLC 52RSeVCH or MLCe52eRSeEV or MLCe52eRSeMK amp or MLCe52eRSeEUVeVC amp or MLCe52eRSeMKe VC Additional description Display firmware version x1 to two decimal places n nn Show the MLC 52 part number MLC 52 IR 60 744 02 MLC 52 RS 60 744 12 MLC 52 IR VC 60 745 02 MLC 52 RS VC 60 745 12 MLC 52 RS MK 60 744 23 MLC 52 RS EU 60 744 34 MLC 52 RS MK VC 60 745 23 MLC 52 RS EU VC 60 745 34 Show the name of the MLC 52 model Display power status
20. Guide e About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers e Application Diagrams e System Requirements About This Guide This guide contains detailed information and best practice recommendations about cabling programming and configuring the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers and provides specifications and dimensions Throughout this guide the MLC 52 controllers are interchangeably referred to as MLC 52 MLC or controller About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Models The MLC 52 Series enable RS 232 or infrared IR remote control of a projector or other display device They are economical compact one gang or two gang size easy to use controllers for use with audio video equipment in sites such as elementary or high school classrooms or small conference rooms The MLC 52 acts as a universal remote control panel providing control of the power input selection volume and other functions of a display device Device control is provided via the MLC front panel buttons or via a host computer or control system using RS 232 communication and the Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS commands or the Extron MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program The MLC 52 can be configured using three different methods e Infrared IR learning e IR data transfer beaming from another MLC 52 e Using Extron device control drivers with the MLC 52 configuration software program US models e MLC 52 IR 1 gang size
21. S video or composite video e First press memory block 1 The MLC 52 issues command A for composite video input selection e Second press memory block 2 The MLC 52 issues command B for S video input selection Programming VC models Projector remote control type B If you are using a type B remote control with an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC contigure the buttons according to the diagram below D Leave blank and do not program The button should be in single switch mode A A Leave blank and do not program The E button should be in single switch mode Command 1 Video 1 IR Command A Command 2 Video 2 IR Command B Label the button accordingly and place it in input switch mode Projector Remote Type B Figure 41 Programming an MLC 52 VC Model with a Projector Remote Control Type B MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 48 Serial Communication This section describes the procedure for accessing and starting the MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program and also contains a list and explanations of the Simple Instruction Set SIS commands available for the MLC 52 The following topics are covered e Configuration Ports e Using the MLC 52 Configuration Program e Using SIS Commands Configuration Ports The MLC 52 can be remotely configured via a host computer connected to the front panel configuration port see Front Panel Component
22. are potential sources of short circuits Trim back or insulate shields with heat shrink To prevent short circuits cut back the outer foil shield to the point where the cable exits the cable clamp Both braided and foil shields should be connected to an equipment ground at the other end of the cable MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 70 Insert the electrical box into the opening and attach it to the wall stud or furniture with nails or screws leaving the front edge flush with the outer wall or furniture surface The following illustration applies to all sizes of electrical boxes Wall Stud Installation Cable Cable Clamp Screws or Nails Wall opening flush with edge of box Figure 54 Attaching an Electrical Box to a Wall Stud e Ifyou are attaching the wall box to wood use four 8 or 10 screws or 10 penny nails A minimum of Y inch 1 3 cm of screw threads must penetrate the wood e Ifyou are attaching the wall box to metal studs or furniture use four 8 or 10 self tapping sheet metal screws or machine bolts with matching nuts e Ifyou are using a mounting bracket mud ring with the electrical box follow the directions included with the bracket to attach the clips that fasten the bracket to the wall or furniture If desired replace the faceplate or button labels on the MLC See Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only or Replacing Button Labels in the I
23. control button is used for all video formats RGB S video and or composite video This type of button must be pressed repeatedly to toggle through all the inputs with the same format e RS 232 control If the projector is to be controlled by the MLC 52 RS via RS 232 commands the projector typically has a discrete specific command for selecting a particular video input That is the projector does not have an RS 232 command to toggle through its video inputs Programming Buttons for an IR Controlled System COMPUTER VIDEO C INPUTS TAPE TUNER Projector Remote Type A Projector Remote Type B Figure 31 Examples of Projector Remote Control Types A and B The illustrations on the following pages show the commands to program to the memory slots on the MLC input selection buttons from the two types of projector remote controls when the projector is controlled via IR Determine which of these two types most resembles the hand held remote control of your projector then select the appropriate instruction set from the following sections to program IR commands to your MLC 52 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Special Applications 37 Projector remote control type A application 1 This remote control has a discrete button for each input Two buttons are designated for RGB inputs one for S video and one for video composite e Use IR learning to program the command from each of the projector remote control RGB input sele
24. controls the display device by IR e MLC 52 IR VC 2 gang size controls the display device via IR This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as the Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier purchased separately e MLC 52 RS 1 gang size controls the display device by either IR or RS 232 e MLC 52 RS VC 2 gang size controls the display device by either IR or RS 232 This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as an Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier purchased separately MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction 1 European models e MLC 52 RS EU European 2 gang size Controls the display device by either IR or RS 232 e MLC 52 RS EU VC European 2 gang size Controls the display device by either IR or RS 232 This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as an Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier purchased separately MK models e MLC 52 RS MK UK 1 gang size Controls the display device by either IR or RS 232 e MLC 52 RS MK VC UK 2 gang size Controls the display device by either IR or RS 232 This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as an Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier purchased separately The cabling operation and setup are identical for all MLC 52 models All have the same button functionality Standard Features IR and RS 232 ports for universal display device control The MLC 52 has a dedicated port for com
25. from a Button 20 Setting Up Button Macros Using IR 20 Configuring a Single Button for Input Source Selection Using IR n 21 Setting Up an MLC 52 VC Model with an Extron AmMplifler ooocococccccconocononoccconenccnnnnono 22 Winna VE POl crisi 22 Requirements for the MLC 52 VC 23 Configuring the MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Vol Buttons ccccocccccccoccnnncoo 24 Mounting the MLC D2 sepsis eee nn verve 24 Preparing the SitB oooooooocccccnnccnoccnnnnnccnnoconnnnss 24 Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box 25 Mounting the MLC to a Wall or Furniture 27 Operation ito de rr o de OS 28 Front Panel Features 29 ol 28 Buttons on the Front Panel oocccccccoonccon 28 Front Panel COMpONenNtS coooooccccnnccccnccnnnnnnno 29 Powering the Display Device On and Off 31 o eini Na 31 PO UCT OY ee EEE 32 Operating the MLC 52 Using IR Remote A eence ee SA 33 Buttons on the IR 452 Remote Control 34 A 34 Locking the Front Panel Executive Mode 35 Special Applications 36 Application 1 Using Multiple Sources with an OS 2 EE s 36 Programming Buttons for an IR Controlled e EE A al Application 2 Controlling Projectors that Require Power Off Confirmation cccccccc 41 Application 3 Controlling Projectors that have Multi coded IR Functionality ooocooooo 42 Configuring the MLC 52 for Multi code
26. package Version 8 1 1 69 4 MB gt Download release notes for current driver package gt Click here to view Archived Drivers F A JB C D E FIG H I IJ KILIMINJO PIQ RISIT U V W X Y Z Al Note Shaded items were recently added and are not included in the current driver package Model Number 3M DMS 800 3M MP 8030 3M MP 8625 3M MP 8630 3M MP 8640 3M MP 8660 3M MP8610 3M MP8620 3M MP8650 3M X65 Acer WIL 8458MA ADA CINEMA REFERENCE ADA GENESIS ADA MC 0016 ADA MT 3000 ADA SSD 66 ADA SSD 66 PREAMP ADA System 808 ADA VS 3 Adcom GDD 1 Product Category Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Other Receiver Audio Processor Receiver Audio Processor Audio Processor Audio Processor Receiver Audio Processor Audio Processor Interface IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR Version NTF ININIRE IR INIRF INTE IN INININININI INI IN Ne Date Posted Mar 4 2009 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Oct 18 2006 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Driver 2 KB 2 KB 1 KB 2 KB 2 KB 2 KB 2 KB 1 KB 3 KB 2 KB 6 KB 3 KB
27. panel button that you pressed begins to blink indicating that it is ready to be programmed While the button is blinking 5 seconds you can program it with the desired command If no IR command is entered within 5 seconds the button stops blinking e On the rear panel the IR learning LED for the next button memory block available for programming begins to blink See IR learning indicators under Rear Panel and Cable Connections earlier in this section for more information on the IR learning LEDs e The LED that indicates how many commands have been programmed onto the button illuminates and remains lit CJE CJE CJE CJE L LED Off C 4 L 4 L 4 4 sag ES c3 m3 EE 3 WN LED on C42 M2 EE 2 EE 2 MO 1 UN 1 1 MN 1 Command 1 is ready Command 2 is ready Command 3 is ready Command 4 is ready to be learned to be learned to be learned to be learned Command 1 was learned Command 2 was learned Command 3 was learned Command 1 was learned Command 2 was learned Command 1 was learned Figure 18 Activation of LEDs During Button Configuration MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 19 4 Hold the remote control of the display device between 4 and 14 inches 10 to 36 cm away from the MLC and point it at the IR Transmit Receive LEDs on the MLC Within 5 seconds of pressing the MLC button step 3 press the button on the remote whose function you want the selected MLC button to learn When t
28. the computer Connection Window Select a Comm Port Emulation Mode Work online connected to a MLC 52 MLC 52 VC or DVCM 50 Select a COM port fom y Figure 46 Select a Comm Port Tab e Emulation Mode This tab lets you open the software whether or not an MLC 52 is attached to the computer Connection Window Select a Comm Port Emulation Mode Figure 47 Emulation Mode Tab MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 52 3 Onthe Select a Comm Port tab select a COM port from the drop down menu or On the Emulation Mode tab select one of the following radio buttons e Start New Configuration to create a new configuration in emulation mode e Load existing configuration from to open an existing configuration If you select this radio button do the following a Click the Browse button b In the Import configuration from window locate the configuration file that you want to open in Emulation mode configuration files have a mlk ending and double click on it The path to the selected configuration is displayed in the Browse field on the Connection window See the MLC 52 Configuration Program help file for information on using emulation mode 4 Click OK The MLC 52 Configuration Program window opens 52 Connected to COM1 MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program File Tools Help MLC 52 IR 452 DISPLAY Switch Mode Power Mode y Button Mode Macro Mode y Dis
29. 10V VOL Figure 19 Wiring the VC Volume Control to an MPA Remote Volume Control Port The diagram on the next page shows an example of a system that uses an MLC 52 VC model with an MPA amplifier MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 22 Extron SI3 Surface mount Speakers PC with Audio Extron MPA 152 Mini Power Amplifier A P gt DVD VCR Combo S video and Composite Video i with Audio Projector Extron MLC 52 RS VC EU Basic MediaLink Controller with IR RS 232 and Volume Knob Figure 20 Application Diagram of an MLC 52 RS EU VC with an MPA Series Power Amplifier Requirements for the MLC 52 VC To set up a system that contains an MLC 52 VC model and an Extron MPA power amplifier an ML series preamplifier or a PoleVault PVS switcher you must ensure that the following conditions are met e The projector must have dedicated video and audio inputs for each source used in the system e The projector must have a switched audio output On most projectors this connector is labeled as Monitor Output or Audio Output as shown in the illustration on the next page With a switched audio output the projector outputs the audio from the selected video source e The system must incorporate an Extron device MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 23 RS 232 or IR Projector Control MLC
30. 52 VC Series Y C COMPUTER IN 2 MPA 152 To Loudspeakers Projector Any input on the MPA can be used Figure 21 Wiring an MLC 52 VC Controller and an MPA Series Power Amplifier to a Typical Projector NOTE Audio is now controlled from the MPA instead of from the projector For best results ensure that the audio volume of the projector is set to maximum assuming that the monitor output for audio is variable Configuring the MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Vol Buttons By default the MLC 52 has two buttons on the front panel programmed for volume control Vol A and Vol However on the MLC 52 VC models these buttons are not needed for volume control and can be programmed for other uses To reprogram the Vol buttons you can use IR Learning see Configuring Using IR Learning earlier in this section or the MLC 52 configuration program see the program help file Mounting the MLC 52 After the system has been cabled configured and tested the MLC can be installed in the wall or furniture Follow the instructions appropriate to the mounting option you selected Preparing the Site NOTE The installation of the MLC 52 must conform to national and local electrical codes and to the equipment size requirements Installation using a UL listed wall box is recommended for most mounting options but for US models a mounting bracket can be used instead To cut a hole in the mounting surface for the co
31. 55 MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout Template MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 72 MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Template Two gang Size Cut Out Template for MLC 52 VC Front View gt 4 60 11 68 cm SN FP _ _ L L O O A O ee ae 3 50 8 90 qm 4 50 2 91 SURFACE CUT OUT 11 43 cm 7 40 cm AREA FOR FURNITURE MOUNT ee 4 0 10 Figure 56 MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout Template Top Panel 5 Location of MLC 52 To install an MLC 52 VC directly into furniture or wall cut along this line MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 73 Extron 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 and Central America Japan Extron Electronics Extron Electronics Japan 1001 East Ball Road Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho An
32. C 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program is used to configure the MLC buttons and ports via an RS 232 connection This software provided on a DVD that is delivered with the product enables you to set functions for the front panel buttons and to configure the MLC ports in order to control devices via the MLC The software works in combination with the IR or RS 232 drivers also provided with the MLC on DVD or at www extron com See Installing the Software from the DVD in the Serial Configuration section to access this program MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction Device Drivers In order for the MLC 52 to control a switcher projector 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 e R or an RS 232 driver files can be installed from a disc downloaded from the Extron web site www extron com or downloaded from Extron via the driver subscription feature within the MLC 52 configuration program The drivers are saved on your computer in a folder located at C Program Files Extron Driver2 You can then upload the desired drivers to the MLC via the MLC 52 configuration software e IR commands can be captured from the IR remote control of a device through IR Learning or IR data transfer to create a driver When a driver is created it can be added to the configuration program so that the commands can be used to configur
33. C front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the second LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the PC button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the RGB button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command B for RGB 4 If finished programming the MLC 52 buttons return configuration DIP switch 1 to its Off down position and test the system If you want to program video input selection at this time proceed to Programming video inputs projector remote control type B below Programming video inputs projector remote control type B DISPLAY Command 1 RGB IR Command A Command 2 RGB IR Command B Command 1 Video IR Command A Command 2 Video IR Command B _ ee a Extron Projector Remote Type B Figure 40 Programming MLC 52 Input Selection Buttons from a Projector Remote Control Type B 1 Place the rear panel configuration DIP switch 1 in the On up position to ON enable learning mode If the MLC is already in learning mode proceed to qn x step 2 1 2 3 4 2 Using IR learning program command A from the Video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 1 of the MLC 52 Video or blank for VC models button as follows a Press the Video button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating tha
34. C inputs a laptop and a desktop and two video inputs a VCR and a DVD PC Laptop on RGB 2 input on RGB 1 input on S Video input Projector Inputs on Video input Figure 30 Application 1 Projector with More Than Two Inputs For best results choose a projector that has dedicated audio and video input connectors for each PC and each video source Do not use a projector on which multiple video inputs share one audio input The MLC 52 is configured differently depending on the type of projector remote control that will be used and on whether the MLC will use IR or RS 232 projector control 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 on the following pages MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 36 e IR control If the projector will be controlled by the MLC 52 using IR its IR remote control has one of the following types of button configurations for video selection e Projector remote control type A A different remote control button is used for each video input source Each button selects the input source with the signal type that matches the button label for example the RGB1 button might select the laptop computer RGB2 the desktop PC e Projector remote control type B One remote
35. Commands from a Button If you want to delete a command that has been programmed onto a button you must remove all the commands programmed to that button as follows 1 2 4 While the MLC 52 is powered on set configuration switch 1 to On up Press the button for which you want to delete commands then within 2 seconds press the same button again The IR learning LEDs turn off Verify that all commands were erased from the button by pressing the same button again If the commands have been erased only LED 1 the bottom LED blinks the other LEDs remain off When finished removing commands set switch 1 to Off down 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 are in toggle mode This means that each press of the button issues one command the next in sequence of the four commands programmed to the button each button can store up to four commands In macro mode a single press of a button issues all the commands up to four that have been programmed on that button in the order they were programmed at 1 5 second intervals An example of a button macro application would be turning on multiple projectors or displays by pressing one button one time MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 20 To program an IR macro for a button 1 Ensure that power is applied to the MLC 52 2 Set c
36. L IR in L 12 V DC in e SSSSSS FEDCBA Figure 10 Pin Assignments for the MLC 52 Display and Source Control Connector The ports in this connector from left to right perform the following functions e F Tx Transmits the RS 232 signal for projector control NOTE Although this port is present on both the IR and the RS models it is functional only on the RS models e EE IR out Used for connecting an IR emitter to issue IR commands Up to two emitters can be wired to this port e D GND Ground for IR or RS 232 projector control e C IR in Used for connecting an optional IR Link or IRL 20 so that an IR remote can control the MLC e B GND Ground for the 12 VDC power e A 12 V Power input for the product 12 VDC NOTE The two gang MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC have the same control ports as the one gang models Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Models Only The MLC 52 RS and the MLC 52 RS VC send out RS 232 commands via the Tx port for controlling a display device If you have an RS model and want to control the device via RS 232 connect a cable between the device and this 3 5 mm 6 pin direct insertion captive screw connector Wiring varies depending on the device model In most cases only the transmit Tx and ground connections are needed e Connect the transmit wire to the F pin e Connect the ground wire to the D pin MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Conf
37. Link Controllers e Reference Information 69 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 1 See the appropriate template diagram in Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models later in this section to find out the dimensions of the opening required for the size of the wall box that you are using If you are using a mud ring with the wall box see the templates provided with the bracket 2 Using a ruler or tape measure and a soft pencil draw guidelines on the installation surface wall or furniture in the desired orientation and location where the opening for the bracket or wall box will be cut CAUTION The template diagrams in this guide are not to scale Do not trace them or use them as patterns on the installation surface Use these diagrams only for reference to obtain the dimensions of the hole that needs to be cut Use a ruler to measure and draw the cutting guidelines 3 Cut out the wall or furniture material inside the marked area 4 Check the opening size by inserting the wall box or mounting bracket into the opening The equipment should fit easily into the opening Enlarge or smooth the edges of the opening if needed 5 Feed cables through the electrical box punch out holes and secure them with cable clamps to provide strain relief 6 Exposed cable shields braided or foil
38. MLC 104 IP Plus amp MLC 226 IP MLC 52 DVCM 50 Device Drivers 1441 files b Install driver package Version 8 69 4 MB Select Interface Type IR z gt View All Note Shaded items are not included in the current driver package Compatibility Legend Compatible with GVC 1 7 1 8 Compatible with GC 2 0 2 2 Next Date Posted Size Extron Certified Mar 4 2009 2 KB N A Jul 20 2005 2KB N A Jul 20 2005 1 KB N A Jul 20 2005 2KB N A Jul 20 2005 2KB N A Jul 20 2005 2KB N A Jul 20 2005 2KB N A Oct 18 2006 1KB N A Jul 20 2005 3KB N A Jul 20 2005 2KB N A Model Number 3M DMS 800 E 3M MP 8030 E 3M MP 8625 E 3M MP 8630 E 3M MP 8640 3M MP 8660 E 3M MP8610 3M MP8620 E 3M MP8650 EE 3M X65 Product Category Interface Version Video Projector IR 1 Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector m Acer WIL 8458MA m ADA CINEMA REFERENCE m ADA GENESIS m ADA MC 0016 m ADA MT 3000 m ADA SSD 66 m ADA SSD 66 PREAMP m ADA System 808 m ADA VS 3 m Adcom GDD 1 Figure 50 IR Device Drivers Package List Other Receiver Audio Processor Receiver Audio Processor Audio Processor Audio Processor Receiver Audio Processor Audio Processor NTRP ININIRF TRE INIRE INTE INININININININ N hy Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20 2005 Jul 20
39. See the configuration program help file NOTES The IR 452 cannot perform the volume knob function on the MLC 52 IR VC or the MLC 52 RS VC All other functions on the IR 452 are available on the MLC 52 VC models Setup operations cannot be performed from the IR 452 remote control The IR 452 remote control requires the optional IR Link or IRL 20 in order to send commands to the MLC which in turn issues the commands to the input or output devices 1 Wire the IR Link or IRL 20 to the MLC 52 and mount it See Wiring an IR Link or Wiring an IRL 20 in the Installation and Configuration section for instructions See the IR Link or the IRL 20 user guide for mounting instructions 2 Using the MLC 52 configuration software program the desired buttons on the IR 452 with the commands available with the currently loaded driver See the MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program help file for the procedure 3 To operate a device using the IR 452 with the MLC point the remote control directly at the IR Link or IRL 20 signal pickup window 4 The IR 452 has a range of approximately IR Link 30 feet 12 m within 40 degrees on 5 Signal i epeater either side of the axis see the illustration at right 5 Press the button for the function you want to perform The following takes oad place IR 452 Rem Control a The remote control sends the command programmed to the les pie pressed button via infrare
40. VC Front Panels Extron O MLC 52 Display power buttons The display power buttons turn power to the projector or display on and off Because the display device can be only on or off at a given time these buttons are programmed in an exclusive switch group A 2 second hold requirement can be enabled or disabled via the configuration software see the configuration program help file for the procedure Input selection buttons These buttons are preprogrammed to select input sources By default they are in input mode that is only one of them can be selected at a time If you want these buttons to operate independently of each other use the MLC 52 configuration software to remove the group configuration from them Configuration port Connect this port to your computer RS 232 port to configure and communicate with the MLC Through this port the MLC receives commands issued via the configuration software on your computer MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 30 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 connector NOTE This cable is an optional accessory that can be ordered from Extron part number 70 335 01 The protocol for this configuration port is as follows 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit No parity 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Sleeve Gna Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer
41. a SM 820 al 3M 820 m a 3M 920 al 3M 920 3M 920 3M DMS 3M DMS 3M DMS 3M DMS 3M DX7 3M MP8 al 3M MPS al 3M MPS al 3M S20 al 3M S40 Product Category Display Display Miami Open in New Tab Open in New Window Save Target As Copy Shortcut Paste Blog with Windows Live GT E mail with Windows Live aj Translate with Live Search All Accelerators Add to Favorites Append Link Target to Existing PDF Append to Existing PDF Convert Link Target to Adobe PDF Convert to Adobe PDF Properties Figure 51 Saving a Single Driver to the Computer e On the Save window that opens save the driver file in the Driver2 folder as follows Windows XP c Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 Windows 7 and Vista c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 57 Downloading drivers from the web Drivers can also be obtained directly from the Extron web site as follows 1 Visit the Extron web site at www extron com and click the Download tab 2 Click the Device Drivers button shown at right on the Download ST Center screen 3 From the drop down menu on the Device Drivers screen select MLC 52 IR lt 3 Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTROL RES US The Americas English 800 633 9873 Sales Tech Support 800 633 9876 Contro
42. aheim CA 92805 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 U S A Japan Europe Africa and the Middle China East Extron China Extron Europe 686 Ronghua Road Hanzeboulevard 10 Songjiang District 3825 PH Amersfoort Shanghai 201611 The Netherlands China Asia Middle East Extron Asia Extron Middle East 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 Dubai Airport Free Zone PM Industrial Bldg F12 PO Box 293666 Singapore 368363 United Arab Emirates Dubai Singapore 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 modifications were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron NOTE f a product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process USA 714 491 1500 Europe 31 33 453 4040 Asia 65 6383 4400 Japan 81 3 3511 7655 Units must be returned insured with shipping charges prepaid If not insured you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular use In no event will Extron Electronics be liab
43. allation and Configuration 18 4 When the data transfer is complete do either of the following e f you want to repeat the transfer process to configure another MLC 52 repeat steps 2 and 3 for the unit that is to be configured Press any button on the donor unit The transfer process restarts e If you are finished performing data transfers return configuration switch 2 on the receiving MLC to the Off down position Press any button on both units to return them to the state they were in before the transfer All buttons dim except for those that were bright previously Reinitialize the receiving unit by pressing any of its front panel buttons Configuring Using IR Learning You can also configure the MLC 52 by using IR Learning which does not require configuration software By this method you can program the functions that are on the remote control for your display device onto the MLC front panel buttons This procedure must be performed before the MLC is mounted on a wall or furniture so that the IR Transmit Receive LEDs are accessible If the MLC is already installed remove it from the mounting surface To program the MLC via IR Learning 1 Apply power to the MLC 52 2 On the rear panel set configuration switch 1 to On up All front panel m x buttons should be dimly lit de aA ON 3 Press the button on the MLC that will store the IR code that you want the MLC to learn The following takes place on the MLC e The front
44. and click the Download link at the far right MLC 52 Series 79 515 01 A Feb 9 2009 4 2 MB Download Configuration software for the MLC 52 and DVCM 50 FJ Release Notes Figure 45 Download Link on the Web for the MLC 52 Configuration Software 5 On the next screen fill in the required information 6 Click the Download MLC52SWnxn exe button 7 Follow the instructions on the download screens to download the software and install it on your computer By default the installation creates a MediaLink folder at the following location on your computer hard drive C Program Files Extron MediaLink The following items are placed in the folder e MediaLnk52 exe MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program e MediaLnk52 hlp MLC 52 configuration program help file MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 51 Starting the Configuration Program To run the configuration program 1 On your desktop click Start gt Extron Electronics gt MLC 52 DVCM 50 gt MLC 52 DVCM 50 Control Program 2 On the Connection Window select one of the two tabs e Select a Comm Port This tab lets you establish a connection between your computer and the MLC 52 The MLC must be connected to your computer RS 232 port via either the rear panel captive screw control connector or the front panel 2 5 mm TRS configuration port From the Select a COM Port menu select the communications port through which your MLC is connected to
45. ar Panel and Cable Connections e Installation Steps e Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only e Replacing Button Labels e Wiring the Control Connector e Configuring the MLC 52 Using IR e Setting Up an MLC 52 VC Model with an Extron Amplifier e Mounting the MLC 52 Rear Panel and Cable Connections The following diagrams show the locations of the connector switches LEDs and IR sensors on the back of the MLC 52 with standard and VC faceplates Ei l paa paa oo man IR OUT U 0 1234 12314 Tx GND IRIN LY GND a Pa 12v 9 HE MLC 52 MLC 52 VC Figure 3 MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC Rear Views US Models MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 6 MLC 52 RS MK MLC 52 RS MK VC Figure 4 MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Rear Views MLC 52 RS EU MLC 52 RS EU VC Figure 5 MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU VC Rear Views IR Learner Transmitter These sensors allow for IR control of the MLC and for IR Learning The two LEDs one for transmitting one for receiving send and receive IR signals enabling the MLC to learn commands and clone configurations from another MLC 52 The IR remote control must be pointed directly at these LEDs for best results The MLC can learn IR commands in order to control the display device IR Learning of device control codes Is necessary only if there are no RS 232 codes available for that device or if you need to customize the d
46. art automatically If it does not open your Windows Explorer and double click Launch exe on the CD or DVD drive to start it 2 On the opening screen click the Drivers button or select the Drivers tab at the top of the screen 3 On the Drivers screen select MLC 52 DVCM 50 Device Drivers Extron Software Products Extron Electronics EX pica fecue 20071 aml K aa Products Software Drivers Firmware Manuals Drivers Extron drivers enable various Extron products to effectively communicate with a specific device and are created using device specific IR or RS 232 commands IP Link Device Drivers MediaLink MLC 104 IP MLC 104 IP Plus amp MLC 226 IP Device Drivers MLC 52 DVCM 50 Device Drivers System 5 IP Device Drivers System 75C Device Drivers MediaLink MLC 206 Device Drivers Figure 49 Selecting the MLC 52 DVCM 50 IR Driver Package The IR device drivers package list screen is displayed MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 55 4 From the DVD you can download either the current Extron driver package containing all IR drivers that were available at the time the package was compiled or one driver at a time To download the driver package a Click Install driver package Version n Extron Electronics IS The Extron Software DVD Issue 2010 1 800 633 9876 river AIA ATIE 5 E p o o 4 Home extron com MX Contact Us System 5 IP MediaLink MLC 104 IP
47. ciones 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 Ranuras 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 bater as usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante mes He eI dn Ze ARE m LAA RE ARI EH AEH HRS RAR CUBA ERE Ite AREA MAL o RITER JEANEM THT A ARA Le BE MR HARI o BIRRE ZER WOU BRIA PEE PIDA o HHR FTA AA Y ER ASA AT ARANA AA AIDA HE HB AAN EEN EFL AEREA LAMB ENERO AAA AREA PUY ET XFL FER AEA EPRI ARE fale MAREA SORA AAI BR AEE A FECHA AE P PRISE ADE ae FE EL E
48. control it is possible to create your own driver via IR Learning see Configuring Using IR Learning in the Installation and Configuration section or using the MLC 52 configuration program see the configuration program help file CAUTION Loading a new driver causes the existing configuration on the MLC to be overwritten If you know that you will want to use the previous configuration again be sure to save it when the screen prompts you Loading the serial RS 232 drivers When you install your MLC 52 configuration software the installation program loads the Extron serial drivers onto your computer at the following location unless you specify otherwise By default the drivers that you download are stored in the Driver2 folder on your computer at e Windows XP C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista C Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 RS 232 drivers must be loaded or selected before you can choose RS 232 commands to program the buttons See the MLC 52 configuration program help file for more information MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 54 Downloading IR drivers from the DVD The software DVD provided with the MLC 52 contains a set of device drivers that are also available from the web To load the drivers from the DVD to your computer 1 Load the Extron Software Products DVD into your CD or DVD drive The disc should st
49. ction buttons onto the MLC PC button e Use IR learning to program the commands trom the projector remote control Video and S video buttons onto the MLC Video or blank VC models button See Configuring Using IR Learning in the Installation and Configuration section for the IR learning procedure The MLC now has two commands each on the PC and Video or blank VC models buttons This enables you to switch between the two PC inputs by repeatedly pressing the PC button and between the two composite S video inputs by repeatedly pressing the Video or blank button Standard MLC 52 with type A remote control If you are using a standard non VC MLC 52 IR or an MLC 52 RS with a type A remote control program the buttons using the following scheme Command 1 RGB 1 Command 2 RGB 2 Command 1 Video Command 2 S Video Extron Projector Remote Type A Figure 32 Programming MLC 52 Input Selection Buttons from a Projector Remote Control Type A MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 38 MLC 52 VC models with type A remote control If you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC model with a type A remote control program the buttons using the following scheme VOLUME Command 1 Video IR command Command 1 S video IR command DISPLAY Command 1 RGB 1 IR command If applicable Command 1 RGB 2 IR command The bu
50. d IR 150 45 7 m max Signal to the IR Link or IRL 20 b The IR Link or IRL 20 sends the a command to the MLC through om the MLC IR IN port on the control connector to which the IR Link or 4 a IRL 20 is connected y jo vo c The MLC recognizes the command r it receives via the IR IN port and Extron meee responds as if its own equivalent button were pressed issuing the command to the appropriate device MLC 52 or MLC 52 VC See Wiring an IR Link or Wiring an IRL 20 in Installation and Configuration for information on connecting these products to the MLC MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 33 Buttons on the IR 452 Remote Control Resetting The buttons on the optional IR 452 Remote Control duplicate the MLC 52 front panel controls for normal operation The MLC responds to commands from the T Co E IR 452 as if the corresponding button were pressed on the controller A Y pee The IR 452 Display Power On and Power Off buttons and the VCR and DVD control buttons cannot control pa stored in the MLC memory The IR 452 VCR buttons FRONT PANEL control the first lowest address numbered VCR the first lowest address numbered DVD connected to the MLC connector via hard wiring and IR ports via IR emitters when the corresponding button is pressed on the IR 452 a device through the MLC until commands have been connected to the MLC while the DVD buttons control Commands are t
51. d IR PUIG OMNI eesi EE 42 Serial Communication 49 Contiquration Pori sssini iee 49 Using the MLC 52 Configuration Program 49 Installing the Software from the DVD 50 Downloading and Installing the Software from the Web ooooonnccccccncnccccononoccnnnnnnnnccnnnnn 51 Starting the Configuration Program 52 Loading Extron DriVerS ooccccccooonccnnnncccoocnnnnns 54 Using SIS COMMANOS cscztncxscadeninsenaidieccnsterieanes 60 Host to Controller Communications 60 Using the Command Response Table 60 Symbol Definitions oooccccccccccccccooncccnnnnnnnnos 61 Command response Table for SIS Commands 62 MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers e Contents v Reference Information 63 Specifications MLC 52 Series 63 Part Numbers and Accessories 68 meluded Parece 68 Optional Accessories enseres 68 Recommended Cables o on 69 Mounting an Electrical BOX estoica 70 Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC A A 72 MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Template One gang SIZE arrr 72 MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Template Iwo gang SIZO busroossusstcomestolecdoiss 73 MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers e Contents vi Introduction This section gives an overview of the MLC 52 User Guide and describes the Extron MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers and their features Topics that are covered include e About This
52. d a product and view available files f f Extron Drivers Firmware Install drivers be Install firmware Get viewers amp utilities here Figure 42 Extron Software DVD Screen 3 On the Control Software screen click the Install link at the right of the MLC 52 Series line MLC 52 Series 79 515 01 2 1 Feb 9 2009 4 2 MB Install Configuration software for the MLC 52 and DVCM 50 FE Release Notes Figure 43 Install Link on Software DVD 4 Follow the directions on the subsequent windows to complete the software installation MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 50 Downloading and Installing the Software from the Web If you do not have the software on DVD download it to your computer from the Extron web site as follows 1 Visit the Extron web site at www extron com and select the Download tab CaS der Support 800 633 9873 z A Ext Elect Career Support 500 633 lt gt EXtron EJCCTPONICS Me See es INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTROL Products Training Applications Technologies Download o i E A seo ee 7 De a A o DA Dovmload Home A u Software Device Drivers Firmware Download Literature Advertisements AutoDesk Revit gt New features in Global Configurator 3 include project autosave 3 Block Diagrams ESN capability a new Config Guide navigation tab a single file for os saved configurations trigger actions from the MediaLink Search By Name Category
53. e the MLC to control the device see Configuring the MLC 52 Using IR in the Installation and Configuration section Application Diagrams ZU RS 232 Control Projector with Internal Speakers Stereo Audio Video Stereo Audio Extron MLC 52 RS Basic MediaLink Controller with IR and RS 232 display control Figure 1 Application Diagram for an MLC 52 RS MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction PC VGA with Extron Audio SI 26X Ceiling Speakers Extron MPA 152 Mini Power Amplifier DVD VCR Combo f S video and Composite Video ae with Audio Audio Output Fa Projector Volume Control Extron MLC 52 RS VC Basic MediaLink Controller with IR RS 232 and Volume Knob e Projector ON OFF control e Projector input switching e MPA volume control Figure 2 Application Diagram for an MLC 52 RS VC System Requirements The minimum PC system requirements for installing the configuration software are e Intel Pentium Ill 750 MHz processor e Microsoft Windows XP or higher e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 or higher e 128 MB of RAM e 50 MB of available hard disk space MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction Installation and Configuration This section describes the front side and rear panel features of the four MLC 52 models and provides procedures for installing and configuring the controllers Topics that are covered include e Re
54. econds then remains off A 2 second hold feature requiring you to press and hold the Off button for 2 seconds in order to turn off the display device helps prevent accidental powering off of the projector or display This feature can be disabled and enabled through the configuration software See the MLC 52 Configuration Program help file for further information Selecting Inputs The four buttons below the On and Off buttons on the front panel can be configured to select inputs on the display device The PC and Video buttons have been preconfigured 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 can reconfigure these buttons and add commands to them to select other inputs if desired The two volume Vol buttons on the standard MLC can be configured to select inputs as well if you do not need them to control projector or display volume Up to four commands can be programmed on any button See the MLC 52 Configuration Program help file for information on configuring MLC buttons DISPLAY Input Selection Buttons Extron Figure 28 Input Selection Buttons on the MLC 52 Front Panel To select an input press and release the appropriate input selection button The command that was programmed in the first memory block of the button is executed e All buttons are lit at 25 intensity while the MLC receives po
55. ed To place the MLC in executive mode 1 Power off the display device Executive mode cannot be enabled if the device is on 2 On the standard MLC 52 models press and hold the Vol A and Video buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds On the VC models press and hold the unlabeled button bottom right and the VCR button simultaneously for 5 seconds DISPLAY DISPLAY E al VOLUME 2 a Extron Extron Figure 29 Buttons to Press and Hold for Executive Mode When the MLC enters executive mode all front panel buttons flash three times then return to their original state To exit executive mode press the same two buttons again holding them for 5 seconds MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 35 Special Applications This section describes some special types of applications that represent unique conditions For the MLC 52 to operate properly in these situations It is important that the controller be configured correctly On the following pages three application examples are described along with their requirements for the MLC 52 e Application 1 Using Multiple Sources with an MLC 52 e Application 2 Controlling Projectors that Require Power Off Confirmation e Application 3 Controlling Projectors that Have Multi coded IR Functionality Application 1 Using Multiple Sources with an MLC 52 Following is an example of an application in which the system contains more than two inputs This system has two P
56. efully pry the two pieces apart see in the illustration below a Diffuser Button Label Clear Lens Separate the two piece button here at the corner Figure 9 Replacing a Button Label Lift out the transparent square label that you want to replace You may need to use a small screwdriver to gently pry the label out Detach one of the preprinted labels or a blank one from the label sheets included with the MLC 52 Remove the label from the backing and if applicable peel the protective film from the front of the label If you want to create customized labels you can use a label maker such as the Brother P touch and clear label material to print text to place on the blank labels Cut the labels so that they are square and measure 12 inch on each edge Insert the new label into the clear button cap align the white backing plate with the cap and firmly snap it into place Gently but firmly press the reassembled button into place on the MLC 52 front panel Repeat steps 1 through 7 as needed to relabel other buttons MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 11 Wiring the Control Connector The display and source control 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 are described on the following pages RS 232 Tx RS models only IR out
57. eo or composite video First press memory block 1 The MLC 52 issues command A for composite video input selection The projector switches to its video input Second press memory block 2 The MLC 52 issues command A for S video input selection The projector switches to its S video input First press memory block 1 The MLC 52 issues command B for composite video input selection The projector switches to its video input Second press memory block 2 The MLC 52 issues command B for S video input selection The projector switches to its S video input MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 45 Programming VC models projector remote control type A If you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC with a type A remote control program the buttons as indicated in the illustration below D VOLUME Command 1 Video 1 IR Command A Command 2 Video 1 IR Command B Command 1 S video 2 IR Command A B Command 2 S video 2 IR Command B Command 1 RGB 1 IR Command A Command 2 RGB 1 IR Command B SUD OOS OOO OOO Optional Command 1 RGB 2 IR Command A Command 2 RGB 2 IR Command B Label the button button accordingly and place it in input switch mode OQO Extron Projector Remote Type A Figure 39 Programming an MLC 52 VC Model with a Pro
58. er Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentations 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 troisi me contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de I alimentatione Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de mani re a ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et a ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien qualifi Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur Afin d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me a ces op rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer a de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le bo tier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent a emp cher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer C
59. es ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es par des objets Lithium Batterie e a danger d explosion s ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Stromquellen Dieses Ger t sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde f r eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Kontakt ist f r einen ErdanschluB und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder auBer Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der R ckseite 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 da sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle WartungsmaBnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt 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 elektr
60. es rapidly five times then turns off indicating that the button is now configured for macro mode 5 Set configuration DIP switch 1 on the MLC rear panel to Off down Now with one press of the MLC Off button you can issue the command to projector off and respond to the projector confirmation prompt The commands are issued in succession at 1 5 second intervals Application 3 Controlling Projectors that have Multi coded IR Functionality Certain projectors such as Philips projectors have multiple IR codes for the same function Projectors with multi coded IR functionality issue two commands for each IR remote control button Command A is initiated by the first press of the button command B is initiated by the second press Because the buttons on the MLC 52 can store up to four commands it is ideal for projectors of this type If controlled via RS 232 projectors that have multi coded IR functions typically have a specific RS 232 command that selects or performs each desired function Therefore there is no command A or B for RS 232 control Configuring the MLC 52 for Multi coded IR Functionality This section provides instructions for using IR learning to program multiple input selection commands onto the MLC 52 buttons from two common types of hand held projector remote controls that have multi coded IR functionality NOTE For best results select a projector that has a dedicated audio and video input
61. for each source used in the system Video and audio should not share an input MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 42 Projector remote control type A application 3 This remote control has a discrete button for each input Two buttons are designated for RGB inputs one for S video and one for video composite Each of these input selection buttons on the type A remote control has a command A and B coded on it Follow these steps to use IR learning to program the input selection commands from the projector type A hand held remote control onto the MLC PC and Video buttons NOTE When a command has been successfully learned the IR learning LEDs on the MLC rear panel flash in rapid progression from top to bottom then back to the top Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type A 1 Place the rear panel configuration DIP switch 1 in the On up position to enable learning mode 2 Using IR learning program command A from the RGB 1 input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 1 of the MLC PC button a Press the PC button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the bottom IR learning LED should be flashing b Within 5 seconds while the PC button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the RGB 1 button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command A for RGB 1
62. g RX sleeve GND POMO MO erp Extron configuration program for Windows Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS IR learning frequencies 30 kHz to 62 kHz IR learning distance ooocccccco 4 10 cm to 14 36 cm from the side panel Control serial port RS models only Display CONTO DOI ssiasinaaiocio antenas 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 6 pole for unidirectional RS 232 control 5 V connector is shared with IR control port and power input Baud rate and protocol RS 232 57600 to 1200 baud 9600 default 8 default or 7 data bits 1 stop bit no parity default or even or odd parity Control IR port IR COMMUN POR meningitis 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 6 pole for IR connector is shared with serial control and power input TTL level 0 to 5 V modulated infrared control from 30 kHz up to 60 kHz Control remote volume VC models only Volume control port cccconncccn 1 3 5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector 3 pole Pin ConfiguratiON oooccccccccccoocnno 1 10 VDC 50 mA max 2 volume variable voltage 3 GND Volume control voltage range O V mute to 10 V maximum volume General External power supply 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz external to 12 VDC 2 A regulated Power input requirements 12 VDC 0 15 A Ee o a aerea coat Convection no vents Temperature humidity cccc S
63. he IR command has been learned successfully the IR learning LEDs blink in rapid progression from the top to the bottom then back to the top NOTE For repeating command codes such as those that increment and decrement a function for example turning the volume up and down hold the button on the projector remote control for at least 3 seconds If no IR command is detected within 5 seconds the LEDs and the front panel button time out and stop blinking e If the IR code was learned the rear panel LEDs blink rapidly in succession from the top down then back up to the top e If the IR code was not learned the rear panel LEDs blink in random order If you do not want to program additional commands on the button repeat steps 3 and 4 for the next button that you want to program If you want to program another command to the same button press the button again you can program up to four commands on one button The next IR learning LED on the rear panel begins flashing for example if you have already programmed two commands on this button the third LED from the bottom flashes When you are finished programming buttons on the MLC set configuration switch 1 on the rear panel to Off down Press the buttons that you configured to verify that the commands you entered have been learned If you have an IR Emitter connected on the IR output it should blink see Wiring for IR Control earlier in this section Removing IR
64. icating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the bottom IR learning LED flashes b Within 5 seconds while the Video button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the Video button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command A for video Program the input selection command A from the S video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 Video button as follows a Press the Video button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the second LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the Video or blank button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the S video button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command A for S video 1 2 3 4 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 44 4 7 Program the input selection command B from the Video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 3 of the MLC 52 Video button as follows a Press the Video button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the third LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the Video or blank button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the Video button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command B for Video Program the
65. iguration 12 F Transmit Tx To the Display or Projector gt RS 232 Port gt D Ground FEDCBA RS 232 Figure 11 Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Models Only Extron recommends using the CTL Series Comm Link Control System Cable available in lengths of 500 feet 150 m non plenum only and 1000 feet 300 m plenum and non plenum for this connection See Recommended Cables in the Reference Information section for ordering information Guides for connecting and controlling specific models of display devices are available on the Extron web site See the display device user guide for the device pin assignments in order to determine which of the cables wires to connect to the MLCs RS 232 pins Wiring for IR Control If you intend to control display or input devices via IR commands from the MLC you can connect Extron IR emitters to the IR Out pin of the control connector Up to two IR emitters can be connected via this connector at one time Wire the connector as shown in the following illustrations IR Emitter E Modulated IR Connect 1 or 2 D Ground IR Emitters max 70 283 01 100 feet 30 5 m maximum _ gt E8SEEeee MLC 52 Toa Tob Control i i i f f Connector NOTE Place the head of each IR Emitter PRE Ba over or directly adjacent to the FEDCBA IR receiver for the controlled device IR For the IR Emitter Only White striped wire only E De
66. input selection command B from the S video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 4 of the MLC 52 Video button as follows a Press the Video button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the fourth LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the Video or blank button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the S video button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command B for S video When finished programming the MLC 52 buttons return configuration switch 1 to its Off down position Test the system Issuing input selection commands learned from a type A remote control The MLC now has four commands each on the PC and Video buttons When you press an MLC input button repeatedly the following occurs Using the PC button RGB First press memory block 1 The MLC 52 issues command A for RGB 1 input selection The projector switches to its RGB 1 input Second press memory block 2 The MLC 52 issues command A for RGB 2 input selection The projector switches to its RGB 2 input Third press memory block 3 The MLC 52 issues command B for RGB 1 input selection The projector switches to its RGB 1 input Fourth press memory block 4 The MLC 52 issues command B for RGB 2 input selection The projector switches to its RGB 2 input Using the Video button S vid
67. ironmental air handling spaces or the wall cavity The installation must be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Section 16 The power supply must be located within the same vicinity as the Extron A V processing equipment in an ordinary location Pollution Degree 2 secured to a podium a desk or an equipment rack within a dedicated closet Always use a power supply specified by Extron for the MLC 52 Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the MLC Configuring the MLC 52 Using IR The MLC 52 can be programmed via IR by the following methods e IR data transfer from an MLC 52 that has been configured e IR learning from your projector remote control MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 16 Configuring Using IR Data Transfer IR Beaming You can configure your MLC 52 by transferring button configuration data to it from another configured MLC 52 via the two IR LEDs on the back panels of the MLCs With this method you replicate clone the other MLC configuration on your own unit without the use of software or cables The following transfers are allowed e From an RS model to another RS model e From an IR model to another IR model e From an IR model to an RS model To transmit configuration data via IR both the tra
68. ischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und Offnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder Locher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren Diese ffnungen d rfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt 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 den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica 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 Repara
69. ith the optional faceplate mounting device or electrical box NOTE Metal and brushed aluminum versions of the one gang and VC faceplates are available as options for US models MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 8 2 Make and install button labels as desired see Replacing Button Labels later in this section 3 If you want to use a different faceplate from the one that is attached remove the installed faceplate from the MLC and replace it with the new one see Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only later in this section 4 Attach cables to the rear of the MLC and to the display device an MPA Mini Power Amplifier 1f applicable and optional IR Link IR Emitters or IRL 20 5 Connect power cords and turn on all the devices including the MLC Configure the controller using one of the following methods e IR learning See Configuring Using IR Learning later in this section e IR data transfer beaming See Configuring Using IR Data Transfer later in this section e Configuration program See Using the MLC 52 Configuration Program in the Serial Communication section to start the program See the configuration program help file for detailed information on using the software 7 Test the system press the MLC buttons watch the display and listen to the audio output to determine whether the output devices are responding correctly powering on and off swi
70. jector Remote Control Type A Projector remote control type B application 3 This remote control has only two input buttons one for the RGB inputs and one for the S video and composite video inputs Each of these buttons contains two commands A and B that cause the button to toggle between inputs Following these steps use IR learning to program the input selection commands from the projector type B hand held remote control onto the MLC PC and Video or blank VC models buttons Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type B ON 1 Place the rear panel configuration DIP switch 1 in the On up position to k enter learning mode 1 2 3 4 2 Using IR learning program command A from the RGB input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 1 of the MLC 52 PC button as follows a Press the PC button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the bottom IR Learning LED flashes b Within 5 seconds while the PC button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the RGB button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command A for RGB MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 46 3 Program the input selection command B from the RGB input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 PC button as follows a Press the PC button on the ML
71. l Systems Support 800 633 9877 ini H AAA Products Training Applications Technologies Company Download a lt Download Home Software Device Drivers Firmware Literature Advertisements AutoDesk Revit Block Diagrams Engr Block Diagrams Brochures Catalog Pages Cut Out Templates Declaration of Conformity Manuals Panel Drawings Product Guide Product Labels Specifications Forms Custom Engraving Form Custom Cable Form Home Device Drivers Extron Device Driver Online Search Tool Device drivers allow Extron products to control various display and source devices such as projectors DVD players and satellite receivers Extron products that utilize these drivers include IP Link Ethernet control processors such as the IPL T S2 System Switchers and MediaLink Controllers In order for these Extron products to control external devices individual drivers or the latest Driver Package must be downloaded prior to running the Configuration Software To make it easier to find the right driver for your A V device Extron has developed this easy to use search tool Use it to locate the individual driver file for your specific device or click the link shown to download the entire package of drivers currently available Drivers designated as Extron Certified were written by Extron and have been reviewed and tested For more information about specific device compatibility please review the com
72. le for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you Extron USA West Extron USA East Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan Extron China Extron Middle East Headquarters 800 633 9876 800 633 9876 800 3987 6673 800 7339 8766 81 3 3511 7655 400 883 1568 971 4 2991800 Inside USA Canada Only Inside USA Canada Only Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only 81 3 3511 7656 FAX Inside China Only 971 4 2991880 FAX 1 714 491 1500 1 919 863 1794 31 33 453 4040 65 6383 4400 86 21 3760 1568 1 714 491 1517 FAX 1 919 863 1797 FAX 31 33 453 4050 FAX 65 6383 4664 FAX 86 21 3760 1566 FAX 2010 Extron Electronics All Rights Reserved www extron com
73. m can also be downloaded from the Extron web site www extron com Install this software on your computer MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Serial Communication 49 Installing the Software from the DVD To install the MLC 52 configuration software to your computer from the included Extron Software Products 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 Software DVD screen click the Software button surrounded by a red box in the illustration below Extron Electronics Z The Extron Software DVD Issue 2010 1 O Te lt click to select product gt The Extron Software DVD Issue 2010 1 Extron Electronics headquartered in Anaheim California is a leading manufacturer of professional A V system integration products including A V control systems computer video interfaces switchers matrix switchers distribution amplifiers audio amplifiers speakers twisted pair and fiber optic equipment video scalers A V signal processors classroom sound field systems and high resolution cable Extron offers solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a Pe of environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command and control centers and more For the latest product sont ia J Products information visit www extron com Fin
74. modulated IR D Ground em hr p To the wired remote port of the projector Connector type and pin configurations may SSSSSS MLC 52 vary depending on the i l i i f pos projector model FEDCBA IR For a Wired Projector Remote Port Figure 12 Wiring the Control Connector for IR MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 13 Wiring an IR Link An optional IR Link can be connected to the IR In pole of the control connector to enable the MLC to receive IR signals from the IR 452 NOTE Only one IR Link or one IRL 20 can be attached to the MLC 52 at one time To wire the IR Link for use with your MLC 1 Prepare the site where the IR Link will be installed and install a wall box following the directions in the R Link User s Manual provided with your IR Link equipment 2 Cut the required length of cable to go between the MLC 52 and the IR Link The power cable length should not exceed 150 feet 45 7 m 3 Attach a 3 5 mm 5 pin captive screw connector to one end of the cable and a 6 pin captive screw connector to the other end Only three wires are required e A MLC to A IR Link e B MLC to B IR Link e C MLC to D IR Link Connect the wires as shown in the illustration below Connectors are included with the IR Link but the cable must be purchased separately 4 Plug the 5 pin connector into one of the IR Link communications connectors 5 Plug the 6 pin connector into the rear panel co
75. municating with virtually any projector or display via infrared signal The MLC 52 RS models also have ports for unidirectional RS 232 wired serial control Projector control drivers can be downloaded from the Extron website www extron com or can be created using the MLC 52 configuration program Discrete On and Off display device power controls These controls simplify system operations and eliminate the need for a handheld display or projector remote control Configurable backlit buttons The front panel buttons can be set up to control display device power volume input selection or any other IR or RS 232 command function supported by the device The buttons are backlit and can be custom labeled offering easy operation in low light environments Macro and toggle button modes Each button on the MLC can be programmed to send out up to four IR or serial commands You can set each button to issue all its commands with one press macro mode or to issue its commands one at a time in sequence with each button press toggle mode Front panel configuration port This RS 232 serial port enables advanced configuration driver downloads and firmware updates to be performed from the front panel without the need to remove the controller from its mounting The optional Extron configuration cable part number 70 335 01 can be used to connect the MLC 52 to the RS 232 port of the computer Three configuration methods The MLC 52 ca
76. munication sheet available for each driver Drivers not designated as Extron Certified were written and reviewed in house by Extron but not actually tested with one of the supported devices listed for the driver Extron also provides IR Learner a Microsoft Windows based software application which allows users to create IR drivers for IP Link enabled devices If you need further assistance in locating a specific driver please contact your Extron Customer Service Representative Getting started Please select a product Figure 52 Device DriversScreen MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 58 4 From the menus on the Extron Device Drivers Online Search Tool screen select search criteria for the drivers you want to download You can select the Extron Product on which the drivers will be used MLC 52 IRor MLC 52 RS is already selected the Protocol Type IR Serial or A11 Manufacturer device manufacturer name or A11 Product Category type of device or A11 and Model model name or A11 As you make each selection the driver list below changes to display all available drivers meeting your selected criteria Device Drivers Extron Device Driver Online Search Tool gt More Information Manufacturer Extron Product Product Catego Model gt all gt an MLC 52 IR Y All I Check to view only drivers not included in the current package gt Download install for current driver
77. n be configured easily using the following methods e IR learning Allows the MLC 52 to be set up directly from the remote control of the display device without the need for software e IR data transfer Duplicates complete configuration information from one MLC 52 model to another without cables or software e Configuration software Combined with one of the many IR or RS 232 drivers that are provided with the controller on DVD or available on the Extron web site the Extron MLC 52 Configuration Program provides fast and simple setup Inactivity timer for display shutoff Adjustable timer control provides automatic shutdown of the display device to conserve energy prevent plasma burn in and extend projector lamp life MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction Front panel security lockout Front panel lockout executive mode can be implemented where the MLC 52 is installed in an unsecured environment and universal access is not desirable Flexible mounting options With a standard electrical box or one of the included mounting brackets mud rings the MLC 52 can be mounted in a variety of locations including walls and lecterns Volume control VC faceplates The two gang sized VC models each have a volume control knob in addition to the six control buttons To use this knob connect the MLC 52 to a power amplifier purchased separately such as the Extron MPA Series Mini Power Amplifier that is al
78. nd do not program The button should Command 1 Computer be in single switch mode bo E E Command 1 Video The Leave blank and do not 2 program The button should button should be placed in input switch mode be in single switch mode I y Extron Projector Remote Control Type B Figure 35 Programming MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC with a Projector Remote Control Type B MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Special Applications 40 Programming buttons for multiple inputs on an RS 232 controlled system If the MLC 52 RS will control the projector via RS 232 the projector remote control does not need to be involved Program the MLC buttons directly via the front panel configuration port using the configuration software see the configuration program help file for instructions on programming RS 232 commands to MLC buttons 1 Program commands 1 and 2 on the PC and Video buttons with the projector RS 232 command for discrete input selection 2 The MLC now has two commands each on the PC and Video buttons Press these buttons repeatedly to switch between the two input selection commands that you entered on each button Application 2 Controlling Projectors that Require Power Off Confirmation Some projectors controlled via IR require the Power Off button on the hand held remote control to be pressed twice to turn off the projector These projectors usually present a prompt similar to the one shown bel
79. nnector e A MLC to A IR Link e B MLC to B IR Link e C MLC to D IR Link NOTE Do not connect more than one IRL 20 or IR Link either in parallel or in series to an Extron device 4 Plug the 5 pin connector end of the cable into one of the IRL 20 communications connectors 5 Plug the 6 pin connector end of the cable into the control port on the MLC 52 back panel 6 Connect power to the MLC or the IRL 20 NOTE The 12 VDC power is shared between the MLC 52 and the IRL 20 when they are connected You can wire the power supply to either the MLC or the IRL 20 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 15 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 FEDCBA Control The Extron PS 1210 included and other Extron power supplies can be used with the MLC 52 B Ground PAS A 12 VDC input SSSSSQ MLC 52 i i i Connector e S External Power Supply 12 VDC 1A max on all devices Figure 15 Connecting the MLC 52 to the External Power Supply NOTE Check the polarity of the power supply before connecting it to the MLC CAUTIONS The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the building structure or similar structures The power supply must not be located within env
80. nsferring and the receiving MLCs must be removed from the wall electrical box or furniture and both must be powered on The MLC that is already configured can be powered by an external power supply or it can share a power supply with the unit that will be configured NOTE All MLC 52 models use the same IR data transfer procedure 1 On the MLC from which the configuration will be transferred the donor siap unit set all configuration switches to Off down a Transmitting MLC 2 On the MLC that will receive the data set switch 2 to On up and all the pS other switches to Off down A lo 2 3 4 Receiving MLC 3 Position the two units so that the IR Transmit and Receive LEDs of both MLCs are facing each other and no more than 6 inches 15 cm apart Data Transfer Less Than 6 Transmitting MLC meee 1234 Receiving MLC Figure 16 Setting Up Transmitting and Receiving Units for Wireless Data Transfer MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 17 The data transfer begins when the receiving unit detects the transmitting unit The process takes 15 to 20 seconds to complete though it may take longer if the transmitting unit has multiple commands programmed on each button The front panel buttons act as data transfer progress indicators While data is being transferred the buttons on both the transmitting and the receiving MLCs blink sequentially in clockwise order star
81. nstallation and Configuration section Cable and test the MLC before fastening it into the wall box mounting bracket or furniture MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 71 Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models Use these rough in templates as guides to measure and mark the hole in the wall or furniture through which the MLC 52 will be mounted The templates provide measurements for installing the controller with either an electrical box or a mounting bracket You do not need the templates if you are mounting the panel using an external mounting option NOTE These templates are tor US models only The MLC controller requires a depth of at least 1 25 inches 3 2 cm inside the wall or furniture CAUTIONS These templates are not to scale and are provided for reference only If you use a wall box or mud ring connect it to an earth ground If you do not use a grounded wall box or mud ring ground the faceplate to an earth ground or tie it to the circuit ground via a ground pin on the circuit board MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Template One gang Size Cut Out Template for MLC 52 Front View 2 79 7 09 cm Top Panel Location of MLC 52 11 43 cm 7 40 cm SURFACE CUT OUT AREA FOR FURNITURE To install an MLC 52 faceplate directly into furniture or wall cut along this line 4 50 2 91 Figure
82. ntains a volume table a single press of the volume button has no effect You must press and hold the button to increase or decrease the volume e Power mode The two Display buttons at the top of the front panel labeled On and Off are permanently fixed in power mode This mode is similar to input mode The two Display buttons are mutually exclusive if you press one the other one becomes unlit To change the switch mode of any button you must use the configuration software See the configuration program help file for the procedure Front Panel Components The following diagrams show the front panels of the standard and VC versions of all MLC 52 models The front panel buttons are prelabeled for convenience You can relabel them using the other labels that are provided See Replacing Button Labels in the Installation and Configuration section for the relabeling procedure Gp D DISPLAY ISPLAY HH PC Yv a VIDEO Gp ID Extron MLC 52 Extron MLC 52 MLC 52 IR and RS MLC 52 IR and RS VC Figure 24 MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC Front Panels MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 29 VOLUN E ON Extron MLC 52 MLC 52 RS MK MLC 52 RS MK VC Figure 25 MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Front Panels 9 PC DOC CAM A VOL VOL v Extron d MLC 52 RS EU MLC 52 RS EU VC Figure 26 MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU
83. ntrol port of the MLC 52 C Modulated IR D B Ground B A 12VDC A ABCDE AARAA ETERRA FEDCBA MLC 52 Control i E E IR Link Figure 13 Wiring the IR Link for IR Remote Control NOTE Do not connect more than one IR Link either in parallel or in series MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 14 Wiring an IRL 20 The Extron IRL 20 is a hard wired IR signal receiver that can be used with the MLC 52 and the IR 452 remote control The IRL 20 receives a signal via its front panel or an IR sensor from the IR 452 remote control 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 not been done cut the required length of Extron CTL Comm Link cable to connect the MLC 52 to the IRL 20 See Recommended Cables in the Reference Information section for cable part numbers The maximum total distance between an Extron controller and the IRL 20 is 150 feet 45 7 m 2 Attach a 3 5 mm 5 pin captive screw connector to the end of the cable that will be plugged into the IRL 20 C Modulated IR D B GND B A 12 V A Q Zz 0 IR OUT 12V QO Z oz ror Control Connector for MLC 52 Series Rear Panel 12 VDC A Ground B External Power Supply 12 VDC 1A max Figure 14 Wiring an IRL 20 3 Connect the wires on the other end of the cable to the provided 3 5 mm 6 pin captive screw co
84. ntroller use the dimensions from one of the rough in templates provided under Templates for the MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models in the Reference Information section as a guide to measure and mark the hole The templates provide measurements for installing the MLC with either an electrical box or a mounting bracket CAUTION The templates are not to scale and are provided for reference only MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 24 The standard US MLC 52 model includes a one gang plastic faceplate which can be installed on a standard one gang US electrical box that is at least 1 75 inches deep Mounting brackets mud rings are also included The US MLC 52 VC model includes a two gang plastic faceplate which can be installed in a standard US two gang electrical box Mud rings are also included The MLC 52 EU and MLC 52 VC EU models have 2 gang plastic or brushed aluminum faceplates that can be installed on standard two gang European electrical boxes The standard MLC 52 MK model includes a one gang plastic or brushed aluminum faceplate which can be mounted on a 47 mm deep single MK electrical box The MLC 52 VC MK model includes a two gang plastic or brushed aluminum faceplate which can be mounted on a 47 mm deep double MK electrical box NOTE EU and MK models must be mounted in an electrical box To prepare the site 1 Choose a location that will allow cable runs without interference
85. o replace later If installing a metal faceplate do not remove the screws from the front of it 2 Lift the MLC off the faceplate see figure 7 on the next page 3 Place the MLC onto the new faceplate aligning the MLC buttons with the openings in the new faceplate and the three screw holes with the faceplate standoffs 4 Replace the three screws removed in step 1 and tighten them MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration Figure 6 Screws to Remove from the MLC Faceplate MLC 52 Standoff Figure 7 Installing the MLC onto a New Faceplate Faceplate Replacing Button Labels The button caps are prelabeled for your convenience However you can replace the labels with others that are included with the MLC as follows 1 The button assembly consists of a clear lens cap the button label and a white diffuser see figure 9 on the next page Remove the button assembly by inserting a small flat bladed screwdriver between the base and the diffuser of the button to gently pry the button assembly away from the base as shown in the drawing below Pry the button from the base Figure 8 Pry the Button Cap Off the Button Assembly MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 10 Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap and slide the screwdriver between the lens cap and the diffuser see in the illustration below Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver car
86. onfiguration 25 4 Secure the MLC to the wall box or mounting bracket with the provided machine screws as shown in the following illustrations or attach it directly to the furniture with wood or metal screws NOTES If the MLC and the IR Link if applicable is not mounted to a grounded metal wall box e Ground each faceplate directly to an earth ground or e Tie each faceplate to its circuit board and power supply via a ground pin on one of the connectors Do not tie a product faceplate to both a separate earth ground and the circuit ground via a connector pin If you tie a product to two different ground sources you may introduce ground loops or other grounding related problems into the system Wall opening is flush with edge of box Figure 22 Mounting the MLC 52 in an Electrical Box MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 26 Extron Wall Mounting Bracket yA 3 Figure 23 Mounting the MLC 52 to a Mounting Bracket Mud Ring Mounting the MLC to a Wall 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 Fasten the MLC and faceplate directly to the furniture or wall using wood screws MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 27 Operation This section describes the front panel features of the MLC 52 models and provides p
87. onfiguration switch 1 on the rear panel to On up All front panel buttons light dimly 3 Program the buttons with the desired commands See Configuring Using IR Data Transfer IR Beaming or Configuring Using IR Learning earlier in this chapter for programming procedures NOTE You must program the commands onto the button prior to setting it for macro 4 To put the button in macro mode press and hold it for 3 seconds The orange LED on the back panel labeled E see figure 18 flashes rapidly five times then turns off indicating that the button is now configured for macro mode Release the button The next time that the button is pressed while configuration switch 1 is in On position the orange E LED lights indicating that the button Is in macro mode To take a button out of macro mode press and hold the button for 3 seconds The orange E LED turns off 5 Set configuration switch 1 to Off Verify that the commands have been properly learned by pressing the button you programmed The commands should be issued in succession at 1 5 second intervals NOTE A button is able to learn commands while in macro mode if any of its four command memory blocks are open not yet programmed with a command Configuring a Single Button for Input Source Selection Using IR If you want to use only one button to select your input sources you must program the button with one command for each source up to four
88. ow on the image instructing you to press the Power Off button again to confirm your intent to power off the projector If the projector is controlled via RS 232 this prompt is usually not displayed Turn Power OFF Yes Press Again No Please Wait Figure 36 Typical Projector Power Off Confirmation Prompt Configuring the MLC 52 for a power off confirmation The MLC 52 can be configured so that the projector Power Off button does not need to be pressed twice for confirmation Using the macro mode feature you can send two power off commands sequentially from a single press of the MLC Off button To configure the MLC Off button to issue both a power off and a power off confirmation command ON 2 Set configuration DIP switch 1 on the rear panel to On up 1234 1 Ensure that power is applied to the MLC 52 3 Program the first two command memory blocks commands 1 and2 on the MLC Off button with a projector off command See Configuring Using IR Learning in the Installation and Configuration section for procedures MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Special Applications 41 Command 1 Off Command 2 Off Set button to macro mode Extron Figure 37 Programming the Off Button for a Projector that Requires a Confirmation 4 Putthe MLC Off button that you have just programmed into macro mode by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds The orange LED on the back panel labeled E flash
89. play Power Settings Display Comm Settings Automatically shut off proj after bei i Se projector power after being fp When powering up delay for secs When powering down delay for 4secs EA T Enable 2 second hold on Power Off button Cancel 2 Click Here to add an IR driver BB Click Here to add an RS 232 driver Play IR Command Leam IR Command Figure 48 MLC 52 Window For an explanation of all procedures for creating MLC 52 configurations see the configuration program help file To access the help select Contents from the Help menu on the MLC 52 window or press lt F1 gt and navigate to the relevant section MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Serial Communication 53 Loading Extron Drivers Extron drivers are control files libraries of Extron created projector or display commands that are specific to a particular display device There are different sets of drivers for serial RS 232 and for IR control Before you can use the software to configure the MLC buttons the IR serial or both driver packages must be loaded onto your computer You must then load the driver for your display device to the MLC in order to configure the MLC to control the device NOTES The MLC 52 is compatible with IP Link IR drivers found in the IPL Driver Package version 6 or higher Use precontigured control files drivers whenever possible If no driver is available for the display that you want to
90. ransmitted from the MLC control E C C VOEO or on the controller front panel 2 In the event that the MLC 52 needs to be reset you can A do so by one of the following methods O er e Factory firmware reset Press and hold the bottom right button the Video button on standard MENU bA ENTER models or the blank button on VC models while L C applying power to the MLC This method resets the MLC firmware to the version with which the unit ES was delivered from the factory Any codes that you z previously programmed for the buttons remain in PALEE effect e Factory configuration reset Press and hold the z On and Off buttons simultaneously while applying power to the MLC This method removes all codes SYSTEM REMOTE from the buttons You can also reset the MLC to Its factory defaults via the MLC 52 configuration software See the MLC 52 configuration program help file for more information MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 34 Locking the Front Panel Executive Mode To prevent access by unauthorized users or accidental presses of the button issuing unwanted commands to devices the front panel controls can be locked using executive mode When the MLC 52 is in executive mode all front panel functions are locked so that pressing the buttons has no effect If a button is pressed while the MLC 52 is in executive mode all the front panel buttons blink indicating that the front panel is lock
91. river See Configuring Using IR Learning later in this section for the IR Learning procedure You can also perform IR learning via the MLC 52 configuration software See the MLC 52 Configuration Program help file for the procedure 2 Enable Macro LED The LED located immediately above or to the right of the four green IR LEDs is labeled E for Enable Macro This LED lights amber when you place a button in macro mode see Setting Up Button Macros Using IR later in this section MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Installation and Configuration 7 Configuration switches When set to On these DIP switches place the MLC in IR learning or data transfer mode or disable IR repeats e Switch 1 Enables IR learning e Switch 2 Enables data transfer such as cloning the current MLC configuration onto another MLC 52 see Configuring Using IR Data Transfer IR Beaming later in this section e Switch 3 Disables IR repeats during playback For most applications this switch is placed in the off position Switch 4 is not used Volume control VC models only connector Connect an amplifier such as the Extron MPA 152 or a PoleVault switcher to this direct insertion captive screw connector to enable the volume control knob on the MLC 52 VC front panel to raise and lower the volume on the display device via the amplifier or switcher NOTE This port must be connected only to an Extron device such as a PoleVault
92. rocedures for operating the controllers Topics that are covered include e Front Panel Features e Powering the Display Device On and Off e Selecting Inputs e Operating the MLC 52 Using IR Remote Control e Resetting e Locking the Front Panel Executive Mode Front Panel Features Buttons on The MLC 52 front panel contains six buttons each of which can be programmed with up to four IR or RS 232 commands or functions It also contains a configuration port through which the MLC 52 can be connected to the RS 232 port on a computer to program the MLC buttons update firmware and save the current MLC configuration to the computer hard drive The MLC 52 VC models each have an integrated volume control knob On these models the two buttons normally used for volume control on the standard MLC 52 models can be programmed to control additional outputs or other projector or display functions the Front Panel The front panel backlit buttons light amber when the MLC 52 is powered on Buttons that are not currently selected and active are lit more dimly 25 percent brightness than the selected ones 100 percent brightness When the MLC is delivered the buttons are labeled You can relabel them by replacing the labels with others provided with the MLC see Replacing Button Labels in the Installation and Contiguration section You can program commands onto these buttons up to four commands per button using IR Learning the MLC
93. s in the Operation section or to pins D and F of the rear panel control connector see Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Model Only in the Installation and Configuration section Through these ports you can program the MLC buttons with commands by using the configuration software MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program You can also issue certain SIS commands through these ports Using the MLC 52 Configuration Program To perform advanced configuration tasks such as setting button modes updating firmware and adding display device drivers you must use the included Extron MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program Many items in the configuration program are also accessible via front panel controls described under Front Panel Features in the Operations section See that section for details on features and settings Some features are available only via this configuration program The MediaLink help file provides information on settings and on how to use the configuration program itself To install and run the MLC 52 configuration software ensure that your computer meets the following system requirements e Microsoft Windows 2000 or later e Pentium lll or better processor or compatible e 32 MB free hard disk space e Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or above e 4xor higher DVD player e Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution The configuration software is provided on a DVD which is packaged with the MLC The progra
94. signal ground Sleeve Figure 27 2 5 mm TRS Cable for the Configuration Port See the MLC 52 DVCM 50 Configuration Program help file for details about using the software to set up the system Volume adjustment buttons Standard MLC 52 models only These two buttons are used to adjust the volume of the projector or display up and down If your A V system does not require the volume up and down function for example if the MLC is configured with the VC faceplate containing the volume control knob you can reprogram these buttons for input selection or additional display device functions see the MLC 52 configuration program help file for reprogramming instructions Volume control knob MLC 52 VC models only The volume control knob on the VC models enables you to adjust the volume of the display device via an Extron device such as an MPA series power amplifier an MP series preamplifier or a PoleVault PVS switcher NOTE Use only Extron devices with this port Powering the Display Device On and Off The display power On and Off buttons on the MLC 52 front panel are used to turn the projector or other display device on and off Powering On Press and release the MLC 52 On button to power on the display device The On button blinks for 4 seconds then remains steadily lit MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 31 Powering Off To turn the projector or display off press the Off button The button blinks for 4 s
95. so connected to the projector or display see the application diagrams later in this section The volume control knob adjusts the volume on the amplifier This option frees the two volume control buttons on the MLC to be used or reconfigured for other display device functions Section 508 Compliant The MLC 52 meets or exceeds accessibility standards for Electronic Information Technology For more information about the Extron Commitment to Accessibility see the Extron Accessibility web page at www extron com company article aspx id accessibility Power supply A 12 V 1 A external universal ENERGY STAR qualified power supply part number 70 775 01 is included and provides worldwide compatibility low power consumption and reduced operating costs NOTE The Extron PS 124 and other Extron power supplies can also be used with the MLC 52 Options and Accessories MPA Series Mini Power Amplifier Connect an MPA 152 part number 60 844 01 to the volume control port of the MLC 52 VC models and to your projector or display and speakers This enables you to use the MLC volume knob to control the volume of the speakers via the MPA Remote control The optional IR 452 Remote Control and the optional IR Link and IRL 20 signal repeaters provide infrared remote control of the MLC unit from up to 30 feet 9 1 m away The signal repeaters work with any Extron hand held IR remote control MLC 52 Configuration Software The included ML
96. t the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the bottom IR learning LED flashes b Within 5 seconds while the Video button on the MLC 52 Is blinking press the Video button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command A for Video MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 47 3 Program the input selection command B from the Video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 Video button as follows a Press the Video button on the MLC front panel The button blinks indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command On the rear panel the second LED from the bottom flashes b Within 5 seconds while the Video or blank button on the MLC 52 is blinking press the Video button on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command B for Video 4 When finished programming the MLC 52 buttons return configuration DIP switch 1 to its Off down position 5 Test the system Issuing input selection commands learned from remote control type B The MLC now has two commands each on the PC and Video buttons When you press an MLC input button repeatedly the following commands are issued Using the PC button RGB e First press memory block 1 The MLC 52 issues command A for RGB input selection e Second press memory block 2 The MLC 52 issues command B for RGB input selection Using the Video button
97. tching inputs and so on If not ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving power Check the cabling and make adjustments as needed 8 Mount the MLC to the wall or furniture a Disconnect the MLC power supply at the power source end not at the MLC end b Disconnect power from the other devices c Secure the faceplate onto a UL approved electrical wall box a mounting bracket a wall or furniture see Mounting the MLC 52 later in this section d Restore power to the MLC and to the connected devices Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only You can replace the provided plastic faceplate with an optional metal one the MLM 52 1GWP one gang metal faceplate part number 70 528 02 or 03 or the MLM 52 VC two gang metal faceplate part number 70 538 02 or 03 both of which are available in black or white You may also wish to replace your plastic faceplate with one of a different color Two plastic faceplates are provided one black and one white MLM 52 faceplate replacement kits can also be ordered see Optional Accessories in the Reference Information section for ordering information NOTE See the MLM 52 1GWP or the MLM 52 VC user guides for further information on faceplates for the MLC 52 To replace the faceplate 1 Hold the MLC face down Use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the three attachment screws marked in figure 6 on the next page from the back of the MLC and keep them t
98. ting with the On button in the upper left corner see the diagram below This cycle repeats until transfer is complete VOLUME oO Extron MLC 52 Figure 17 Order in which the Buttons Blink during Data Transfer After approximately 17 percent of the data has been transferred the On button lights and remains lit to maximum brightness After another 17 percent has been transferred the Off button lights to maximum brightness also and remains lit After each increment of 17 percent of the data has been transferred the next button in clockwise order lights brightly When a button becomes permanently lit the remaining buttons continue to blink in clockwise rotation until the transfer process is complete and all buttons are remain steadily lit The following table shows how each percentage of transterred data is indicated by button lighting Percent Complete MLS gt 2 MLC 52 VC Models P Buttons Lit Buttons Lit Less than 17 18 to 36 37 to 54 515 7 MO 1 2 73 to 90 90 to 100 When the transfer is complete all buttons on each unit remain brightly lit until a button is pressed on the unit If the transmission is interrupted for example the two units become separated so that the IR LEDs are no longer in direct line of sight of each other and the conditions necessary for transfer are subsequently restored the two units restart the transfer process MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Inst
99. ton on the projector remote control The MLC has learned command B for RGB 2 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Special Applications 43 6 If finished programming the MLC 52 buttons return configuration DIP switch 1 to Its Off down position and test the system If you want to program video input selection at this time proceed to Programming video inputs projector remote control type A on the next page Programming video inputs projector remote control type A D DISPLAY Command 1 RGB 1 IR Command A Command 2 RGB 2 IR Command A Command 3 RGB 1 IR Command B Command 4 RGB 2 IR Command B IR A Command 1 Video IR Command A Command 2 S video IR Command A Command 3 Video IR Command B Command 4 S video IR Command B A E A O E Y Extron Projector Remote Type A Figure 38 Programming MLC 52 Input Selection Buttons from a Projector Remote Control Type A ON Place the rear panel configuration DIP switch 1 in the On up position to enter learning mode If the MLC is already in learning mode proceed to E B step 2 Using IR learning program command A from the Video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 1 of the MLC 52 Video button as follows a Press the Video button on the MLC front panel The button blinks ind
100. torage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 63 Mounting Rack mount Models other than MK and EU models Yes with optional rack mounting kit Furniture mount Models other than MK and EU models Yes with optional lectern mounting kit Wall mount MLC 52 RS MK MLC 52 RS VC MK Mounts to a standard 47 mm deep MK electric type British standard wall box MLC 52 RS EU MLC 52 RS VC EU Mountable into standard 50 mm deep European junction boxes Enclosure type MK and EU models Metal All other models High impact plastic Enclosure dimensions MLC 52 RS MLC 52 IR Faceplate ooocccccnccccocono 4 5 Hx 2 8 Wx0 1 D 11 4 cm H x 7 1 cm W x 0 3 cm D 1 gang DEVICE S 27 AXA Weis D 6 8 cm H x 4 3 cm W x 3 5 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 85 4 7 cm depth in the wall or furniture for device and cable clearance MLC 52 RS VC MLC 52 IR VC Faceplate rita 45 Hx4 06 Wx0 1 D 11 4 cm H x 11 7 cm W x 0 3 cm D 2 gang DEV CE A 27 Ax33 Weis D 6 8 cm H x 8 4 cm W x 3 5 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 85 4 7 cm depth in the wall or furniture for device and cable clearance MLC 52 RS MK Faceplate oooocccccnccccocon 3 4 H x 3 4 W x 0 1
101. tton press the button again The button and the second rear panel IR learning LED begin to blink On the remote control of your display device press the next button whose function you want the MLC button to learn 8 Repeat the procedure described in steps 5 and 6 for additional commands you want to add to the button you are programming Each MLC button can be programmed with up to four commands 9 When finished programming the input selection button set rear panel DIP switch 1 to Off down Verify that the button has been programmed correctly by pressing it repeatedly to cycle through the inputs Setting Up an MLC 52 VC Model with an Extron Amplifier If you have an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC model it can be connected to an optional Extron amplifier such as the MPA Power Amplifier Series the MLP Preamplifier series or a PoleVault PVS switcher The dedicated volume control knob on the VC controllers controls the audio output of an Extron MPA 152 or MPA 401 power amplifier an MP series preamplifier or a PoleVault PVS switcher to which speakers for the system are connected Wiring the VC Port To set up this configuration wire the volume control port to the amplifier as shown in the following diagram Set up the volume control following the instructions in the amplifier user guide NOTE Use only Extron devices with the VC port MPA 152 or MPA 401 Remote Port MLC 52 VC Volume Control Rear Panel
102. tton also must be placed in the input switch mode and labeled appropriately Projector Remote Type A Figure 33 Programming the MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC with a Projector Remote Control Type A MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers Special Applications 39 Projector remote control type B application 1 This remote control has only two input buttons one for the RGB inputs and one for the S video and composite video inputs Each of these buttons contains one command that causes the projector to toggle between inputs e Program the command from the Computer or RGB button of the projector remote control onto the PC button of the MLC e Program the command that is on the Video button of the projector remote control onto the Video button of the MLC The MLC now has one command each on its PC and Video buttons You must still repeatedly press an input button to switch between selected sources however the button actually contains only one command a projector input toggle command 9 PROJECTOR Command 1 Computer Command 2 Video Extron Projector Remote Control Type B Figure 34 Programming MLC 52 Input Selection Buttons from a Projector Remote Control Type B If you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC with a type B remote control program the buttons using the following scheme COMPUTER VIDEO gt O I NIS NI DISPLAY Leave blank a
103. wer A selected active input button lights more brightly than the other buttons e If there is more than one input selection command programmed in the button memory blocks you can execute the commands in memory blocks 2 3 and 4 by pressing the button a second third and fourth time For example if you have programmed memory block 1 on the Video button for a VCR and block 2 for a DVD player you would press and release the Video button once to select the input to which the VCR is connected on the display then a second time to select the DVD input Pressing it a third time reselects the VCR and so on e f an input selection button is in macro mode pressing the button once executes all the commands stored on that button in memory block order the command in memory block 1 is performed first then block 2 and so on See Setting Up Button Macros Using IR in the Installation and Configuration section MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers e Operation 32 Operating the MLC 52 Using IR Remote Control The optional hand held IR 452 remote control sends infrared signals to an MLC 52 via an optional IR Link or IRL 20 In conjunction with the MLC 52 it can be used to operate your projector display and input devices The remote control is configured with commands for a variety of device functions for example VCR On VCR Off Stop and Pause These commands can be programmed onto the MLC buttons only via the configuration software
104. ws attention to important information CAUTION A caution warns of things or actions that might damage the equipment WARNING A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury death or other severe consequences Copyright 2010 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners Contents introduction a eee ee 1 ADOUL TANS e ee 1 About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers 1 PA 1 Standard Features ect 2 Options and Accessories cccooncccccoonncnnnnoorononss 3 MLC 52 Configuration Software ooomccccnc 3 DOC CLIN OIG erria ee 4 Application DIOS cxccsentsnssazganceenaceutedereosaiconst 4 System Requirements occcoocnccocnncoccncoccncoccnconnnnon 5 Installation and Configuration 6 Rear Panel and Cable Connections 6 Installation Oir reoopreseadocose 8 Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only 9 Replacing Button Labels oooocccccncccooconnn 10 Wiring the Control Connector n 12 Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Models Only 12 Wo Tor TR AC ONE ON sopsisteoiestareciieidns 13 Wiring the Power CONNECtOTF ooocccccncccoccnnnn 16 Configuring the MLC 52 Using IR 16 Contiguring Using IR Data Transfer R SCAN VG cchasieataixesncaetatoutieaebatencrseantaectateees 17 Configuring Using IR Learning 19 Removing IR Commands

User Guide MLC 52 Series

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents