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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 manufact
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 communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Copyright 2010 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners Contents IMELOGLICTION See ero 1 DOU WIS a 1 About the MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers 1 MES B2 MOGO Sra 1 e E 3 MLC 62 Configuration Software occccccc o 4 Device DIVES aeeeee nee eee ias 4 Application DIagramMS ooocccccncccocccncnnnononcnnnnns 5 System Requir
3. The IR transceiver accepts infrared signals of 30 kHz to 60 kHz Point the IR remote control directly at the transceiver for best results The diagrams below indicate the best distances and angles at which to hold the remote control IR Learning Transceiver OO 10 36 cm MLC 62 D Front Panel Figure 38 IR Learning on an MLC 62 D Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 33 IR Learning Transceiver Pana T 10 36 cm 15 OO MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Left Side Panel Figure 39 IR Learning on an MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK To set up the MLC for IR Learning see Configuring Using IR Learning in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the MLC 62 configuration software help file Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 34 Software based Configuration This section describes basic procedures for setting up and configuring the MLC using the MLC 62 Windows based configuration program For more detailed descriptions and additional procedures refer to the MLC 62 help file provided with your controller The following topics are covered About the MLC 62 Configuration Program Installing the Configuration Software Obtaining Device Drivers Creating a New MLC Configuration Getting Started Uploading a Configuration to the MLC 62 Configuration File Management Procedures Resetting the Configuration
4. About the MLC 62 Configuration Program An MLC 62 Series controller must be configured before using it to control other devices The Extron MLC 62 Configuration Program is used to configure the MLC front panel buttons and rear panel ports and to update firmware Using this software you can create configurations on your computer for your MLC You then connect the computer to the MLC USB or Host Config serial port and upload a configuration to the MLC The MLC does not have to be connected to the computer while you are creating the configurations See the Features Installation and Operation section for pin assignments and other details on the configuration ports PC System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the computer on which you install the MLC 62 configuration program include Intel Pentium Ill 1 GHz processor Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Windows 7 Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 or higher 512 MB of RAM 50 MB of available hard disk space Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 35 Installing the Configuration Software The software is provided on a DVD that is delivered with your MLC 62 unit You can also download it free trom the Extron Web site Downloading and Installing the Software from the Web If you do not have the software on disk 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 Do
5. Configure the MLC buttons and ports using the configuration program Refer to the configuration program help file for these procedures If you are configuring via the USB port remove the USB cable when you are finished O OU U Test the system press the MLC buttons watch the display and listen to the audio output to determine whether the connected devices are responding correctly powering on and off switching inputs and so forth If not ensure all devices are plugged in and receiving power Check the cabling and make needed adjustments a Disconnect power from the MLC at the source and from all other devices in the system L Mount the MLC to the mounting surface following the appropriate procedure for your MLC model discussed later in this section e For MLC 62 D models see Mounting the MLC 62 D e For MLC 62 RS EU and MK models see Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK _ Restore power to the MLC and to the connected devices Panels and Connectors Front and Left Side Panels Prior to use the MLC 62 must be configured via the Windows based configuration program All front panel buttons can be set up to issue control commands to devices such as switchers or display devices See the Software based Configuration section to access this software The pre labeled button layout can also be changed See Replacing Buttons later in this section Other controls are located unde
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7. MLC 62 Series e Part Numbers and Accessories Specifications MLC 62 Series Control host ports Serial CONIC DO usaran aa 1 bidirectional RS 232 on a 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configuration Pin 1 Tx pin 2 Rx pin 3 GND USB control ports Decora models 00ccccee 1 front panel female mini USB B MK and EU models 1 side panel female mini USB B USB tadas encino USB 2 0 low speed IR learning frequencies 30 kHz to 60 kHz IR learning distance ooocccccco 4 10 cm to 14 36 cm from the receiver on front panel for Decora models side panel for MK and EU models Programi CONO laienes Extron configuration program for Windows Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS Control serial port RS models Display Control DO esariacaiondiiad aos 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole for unidirectional RS 232 control 5 V Baud rate and protocol RS 232 9600 default 19200 38400 57600 115 200 baud 8 default or 7 data bits 1 stop bit no parity default or even or odd parity Control IR port IR models or IR serial port RS models R COnTOlDO assina 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole for IR or IR Serial transmit only TTL level 0 to 5 V modulated infrared control all models from 30 kHz up to 60 kHz or 5 V R
8. MediaLink MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers DISPLAY ee VOLUME DISPLAY on pra VOLUME C w r JE ISi Extron Electronics not INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTROL 68 1731 01 Rev B 07 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
9. Power _2 I arouno zo colle 82 Supply ae r o GROUND ES cell Bz Pin q common Y 3 E O Ground all 38 2E 110 220V sj e 1ElO qe GROUND n ran BE Low Voltage i Screen Control Motorized Screen MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel Figure 21 Connecting a Motorized Screen to the Relay Port of an MLC 62 RS D To define the operation of a relay and associate it with a button or a digital input use the configuration software See Adding relays to buttons or Configuring the Digital Input Port in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the configuration software help for setup procedures Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 20 Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models Only The Digital Input port on the MLC 62 rear panel lets you connect a switch or sensor to control other devices in the room that are connected to the MLC serial IR and relay ports This port measures two states high and low of the connection between the switch or sensor and the connected device The port accepts O to 24 VDC input The threshold voltages are as follows a voltage below 1 0 VDC is measured as logic low and a voltage above 1 5 VDC is measured as logic high There is also an internal 5 VDC selectable pull up resistor for this circuit If a connected device does not have its own power source and will be powered through the controller configure this port via the MLC
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11. Bnec_10_ File name 31m_2_MP8643_2 ei Save as type Extron IR Driver File eir y Cancel Figure 82 Save As Window for New Drivers 20 On the Finished Learning IR Functions screen click Finish The IR Learning Wizard closes Uploading a Configuration to the MLC 62 Once a device configuration is completed you must upload it to the MLC 62 in order for the MLC to be able to control your display device or switcher A project can contain multiple configurations but only one configuration at a time can exist on the MLC When you upload a new configuration it replaces the existing one To load a configuration to the MLC 1 Save the current project containing the configuration that you want to upload 2 Connect the MLC 62 to your computer via their USB or serial ports See Wiring the Host Config Port or Configuring the MLC via the USB Port in the Features Installation and Operation section for connection information 3 Doone of the following e Inthe configuration tree select the device configuration that you want to upload to a connected MLC 62 then select Upload Configuration from the Device menu or click the Upload button Lit on the main toolbar e Right click on either the device configuration name or on the name of its configured port then select Upload Configuration from the pop up menu If you right click on the port name the menu that pops up has only the Upload Configura
12. Edit the driver function list screen but cleared its check box it does not appear on this list For each new function Unlearned is displayed in the Status column 1B x mue IR Learning Wizard Learn the selected IR function s Press the Start button when ready and follow the prompts as the functions are captured and processed Press Start to begin capturing IR functions Figure 65 Example of a Learn the selected IR function s Screen 9 Make any of the following changes to the list of functions as desired e To learn all the commands without pausing leave all check boxes selected e To learn commands individually click Uncheck All then select only the check box for the command that you want to learn Repeat as needed for each function you want to learn e To sort the functions by name click on the Name column heading Repeated clicking on the heading toggles between alphabetical and reverse order 10 Prepare to aim the remote control at the IR sensor on the MLC For sensor location and access see IR Learning in the Features Installation and Operation section Make sure that the desired functions to be learned are all checked NOTE All functions that are checked are learned one after the other in the order they are listed 11 To start the IR Learning process click Start The message Locate the remote control and aim it at the MLC s IR receiver appears in the message field
13. INPUT CONFIG N O GROUND IR OUT 2 12 VDC lt E 9 a Y gt lt q l W ao m o O oa lt ER o O a 12 V RS 232 IR S PWR MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel MLC 62 IR D Rear Panel Figure 9 MLC 62 RS D and MLC 62 IR D Rear Panels ia Beee 1 2 C LE Tt RELAYS PORTB PORTA N O IR S RS 232 a Figure 10 MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Rear Panel O Host Config port This bidirectional serial port can be used for configuration and firmware updates in the same way as the USB port in the Front and Left Side Panels section earlier in this section The baud rate is 9600 bps This RS 232 port can be used as a backup for the USB Configuration port although you cannot power a device through it Digital Input port RS models only This port enables the MLC 62 to monitor devices such as push buttons switches motion sensors and moisture sensors and provides an additional way to trigger functions on the MLC 62 Connect a switch or a sensor to this 2 pole captive screw connector to initiate commands via the MLC to the display device switcher or other room devices such as lights or a motorized screen Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 13 Relay ports RS models only These relays allow control of room devices such as motorized screens lights and projector lifts They are normally open relays and are rated at 24 V 1
14. The minimum PC system requirements for installing the configuration software include e Intel Pentium Ill 1 GHz processor e Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Windows 7 e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 or higher e 512 MB of RAM e 50 MB of available hard disk space Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction 6 Features Installation and Operation This section describes the front side and rear panel features of the four MLC 62 models and provides procedures for installing and operating the controllers Topics that are covered include Installation Checklist Panels and Connectors Installation Configuring the MLC 62 via the USB Port Mounting the MLC 62 Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode Resetting the MLC 62 Using the Reset Button IR Learning Installation Checklist L L L Prepare the installation site as follows _ Measure and cut the hole in the mounting surface _ Prepare and pull the cables through the electrical box or mounting bracket _ Install the electrical box or mounting bracket Installation instructions for the electrical box are provided with it Optional Make any desired changes to the buttons installed in the faceplate substituting any of the provided additional buttons See Replacing Buttons later in this section Attach the cables to the rear panel of the MLC and to the display device or switcher Attach opti
15. When the Off button is pressed it blinks slowly while the device is cooling down When this delay period has elapsed the power button that was pressed remains brightly lit By default only one of these two buttons can be selected active at once Using the MLC 62 configuration software you can associate other functions and relays with each of these buttons 3 Volume buttons and LEDs Use these buttons to adjust the audio volume Each Volume button flashes when pressed and continues to flash while being held The volume indicator LEDs above the buttons give indications of change to the volume level as follows e When the RS 232 or IR S port has been configured with a serial driver that contains a volume table the five LEDs light in order from left to right to show volume level increments e If the current driver does not contain a volume table the first two LEDs on the left blink each time the Volume Down button Is pressed and the last two LEDs on the right blink each time the Volume Up button is pressed indicating a volume level decrement or increment Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 10 O Input selection buttons These buttons can be used to select the desired audio or video input for the connected device or for a variety of other functions By default they are set up as follows e RS models Three of these buttons are set to input mode meaning that they a
16. display power On and Off buttons a common motorized screen relay setup These relays could be used for example to lower or raise a motorized screen whenever the projector power is turned on or off Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 54 Front Panel Digital Input Port Configuration Advanced Configuration Model MLC 62 RS D Button Text OFF Button Mode Power Off Repeat Rate Er Layout Reset Tinfe Delay User Defined Actions Flash 5 avi Relay2 Pulse 1 seconds Figure 55 Assigning a Relay to a Button To assign a relay to a button 1 On the front panel diagram click the button to which the relay will be added 2 Click the Relay sub tab 3 Select the relay mode On Off Toggle or Pulse under the name of the relay port to which the device is connected Relay1 or Relay2 4 If you selected Pulse select the duration of the pulse from the Pulse drop down menu at the bottom of the Relay sub tab Otherwise skip to step 5 5 Click the green command arrow button P The selected relay port name and mode are displayed in the current commands field Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 55 Configuring the Digital Input Port The Digital Input port on the MLC 62 rear panel lets you connect a switch or sensor to control other devices that are connected to the MLC seria
17. 27 _634_2 eir 636_2 ei Figure 44 Driver Subscriptions Download Screen Showing a Completed Driver Download 7 Click Close on the Driver Subscriptions window Downloading Drivers from the Disk The software DVD provided with the MLC 62 contains the 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 disk should start automatically If it does not open your Windows Explorer and double click Launch exe on the CD or DVD drive to start it On the opening screen click the Drivers button or select the Drivers tab at the top of the screen On the Drivers screen select MLC 62 Series Device Drivers The MLC 62 Device Drivers screen opens Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 39 fui Extron Electronics A The Extron Software DVD Issue 2009 1 ja Set Se a Device Drivers 2262 files Install driver package Version 7 28 1 MB Select Interface Type Serial View All Note Shaded items are not included in the current driver package Compatibility Legend ai Compatible with GVC 1 7 1 8 m Compatible with GC 2 0 2 2 Communication Driver Sheet Status Product Model Number Category aa 3M 7300 Display Serial 2 Jul20 2005 33KB a 3M 7340 Display Serial Jul 20 2005 33KB Beta ist a 3M 8000PD _ Display Serial 2 Jul20 2005 33KB 27KB Beta a 3M 800
18. A Low power devices can be connected directly to the relay ports devices requiring more than 24 V can be connected through a third party low voltage controller LVC IR S or IR port This port provides unidirectional communication to control a switcher or a display via RS 232 or IR For IR control one or two IR emitters can be connected with a maximum of 50 feet 15 m distance from port to emitter e RS models On the MLC 62 RS D MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK this port Is labeled IR S It can be set up via the configuration software to send out unidirectional RS 232 the default or IR commands In the configuration software this port is called IR Port or Serial Port depending on how it is contigured e MLC 62 IR D On the IR only model this port is labeled IR and issues only IR commands RS 232 port RS models only This serial port provides unidirectional communication to control a switcher or a display via RS 232 In the Configuration software this port is called Display Port PWR power connector Connect the supplied 12 VDC 1 A power supply or any other power supply capable of providing 12 V 1 A of power to this 2 pole captive screw connector See page 23 for important cautions about power supplies Rear Panel Features on MLC RS 62 EU and MLC 62 RS MK Only The items listed below are located on the rear panel of the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK only On the MLC 62
19. Added Drivers field To delete a driver from the Added Drivers field select it in the field then click the Remove Driver button NOTE Only one driver can be added to a serial port An IR configured port may have multiple drivers assigned Serial connection only From the Baud Rate Data Bits and Parity drop down menus in the Serial Port field select the port parameters required by your device for connection to the MLC To obtain this information if needed click the View Comm Sheet button A PDF document opens giving information about the selected device driver The port configuration information is on the last page under Serial Communication NOTE f Display Port was selected from the configuration tree in step 2 these parameters are automatically set If you have configured the port for IR repeat steps 5 and 6 to add more IR drivers if desired Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 48 Configuring the Front Panel Buttons The Front Panel tab on the MLC 62 window enables you to configure the buttons on the MLC 62 front panel By clicking on a button then making selections from the available menus fields and sub tabs on the Front Panel tab you can configure the corresponding button on the MLC front panel Default button configurations The MLC 62 configuration software provides a default button configuration which is displayed in the diagram on the Front Panel tab when you first op
20. Box Metal Bracket K2 N AN Wall Frame gt MLC 62 EU Figure 32 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU to an Electrical Box Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 28 Wall Wall Box Metal Bracket MLC 62 MK Figure 33 Mounting the MLC 62 RS MK to an External Electrical Box Mounting the MLC 62 EU in a Raceway Using Spacers Optional If you are experiencing difficulty with the MLC 62 EU staying in place when installed in a cable raceway this may be due to a gap between the metal mounting bracket and the wall frame When this gap exists the tabs on the sides of the MLC do not reach the metal mounting bracket and the MLC does not snap completely into the wall frame You can remedy this situation by installing a spacer provided with the MLC 62 EU between the metal mounting bracket and the rim of the junction box This spacer appears very similar to the metal mounting bracket except that it has holes instead of slots for the mounting screws it is engraved with the words Optional Spacer and Place behind bracket and has a slightly larger center opening than the mounting bracket NOTE Do not attempt to use the spacer in place of the metal mounting bracket Because of its larger opening the spacer will not hold the MLC 62 EU in place in the wall frame To mount the ML
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22. Control section The RS 232 protocol for this connection is 9600 baud 1 stop bit no parity 8 data bits no flow control Use a female 9 pin to bare wire RS 232 cable or a universal control cable UC 50 UC 100 or UC 200 to connect a Windows based PC or an RS 232 control system to the MLC via this 3 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector as follows 1 Wire the RS 232 cable to one of the 3 pin captive screw plugs provided with the MLC 62 as follows e Receive wire to pin 1 which plugs into the Tx transmit port e Transmit wire to pin 2 which plugs into the Rx receive port e Ground wire to pin 3 which plugs into the ground port Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 21 4 Pin reall a eee 3 ETE oss _ E Ground E Ground 5 2 rx E 2 0 o Rx Receive Transmit Tx 3 2 1 EQO oe Tx Transmit mu Receive Rx 2 GROUND E common Y cR 9 pin HD a MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel Connector To RS 232 Port on Computer or Control System Figure 23 Connecting a Host Computer or Control System to the Host Config Port 2 Plug the 3 pin connector into the Host Config port on the MLC rear panel Connecting Power to the MLC 62 Connect the provided 12 VDC 1 A power supply to the MLC 62 as follows 1 Wire one of the supplied 2 pin captive screw connectors as shown below Smooth Ridges A A i 1 k EBE ie 5 SECTION A A J 3 16 5 mm Max Power Supply Output
23. Cord Figure 24 Wiring the Power Connector 2 Plug the connector into the rear panel PWR connector as shown below L c o crouno Tx ER fc O a oc a 12V RS 232 O we Ground E TO josc _ 12VDC input MLC 62 RS D Ground all devices Power Supply Rear Panel 12 VDC Figure 25 Connecting a Power Supply to an MLC 62 RS D Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 22 CAUTIONS The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the building structure or similar structures The power supply must not be located within environmental 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 62 Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the MLC Configuring the MLC 62 via the USB Port The mini Type B USB port can be used to configure the MLC via the configuration software and to update the firmware This USB port also functions as a power source for t
24. D models these items are on the front panel behind the wallplate See the previous section for the descriptions of features through 1 2 tw alt RELAYS PORTB PORTA N O IR S RS 232 vto AGL YMd xew 9IJNO9 LSOH LNdNI Figure 11 Features on MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK Rear Panels Only Reset LED Indicates the status of a reset in progress Reset button Press this reset button to initiate factory firmware or configuration resets See Resetting the MLC 62 Using the Reset Button later in this section DIP switches Reserved for future use Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 14 Installation The MLC 62 D models can be installed in a standard one gang electrical wall box or a one gang Decora mounting bracket mud ring The MLC 62 RS EU can be installed in a one gang EU junction box and the MLC 62 RS MK can be installed in a one gang MK junction box CAUTIONS Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only UL listed electrical boxes are recommended Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly Removing and Replacing the Faceplate Each MLC 62 model is delivered with a faceplate bezel attached This faceplate can be removed if you want to replace any of the buttons or exchange the faceplate for another Replacement kits containing six button or eight button faceplates
25. Each manufacturer whose drivers you select is listed in the Current Drivers Selection column e To select individual device types from a manufacturer click the sign in front of the manufacturer name to expand it and display all the device types of that manufacturer for which drivers are available then select the desired device check box es To hide the devices click the minus sign e To expand or collapse the list of manufacturers and view or hide all their drivers click the Expand all or Collapse all buttons at the top of either column NOTE When you select a device both the IR and serial drivers for it are downloaded Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 37 3 Make any desired optional selections e Select the Auto check for new subscribed drivers check box if you want the MLC to check for and download any updates to your subscribed drivers When a new version of any of your subscribed drivers is available on the Extron Web site that new version is automatically downloaded when the configuration program is started e Click Set Proxy if you want to download your drivers using proxy server settings Refer to the configuration software help file for more information If you want to close the window without downloading any drivers click Close to save any changes you have made on this window or Cancel to discard your changes Click Download The Driver Subscriptions Download window
26. Escape key hex 1B Web W Button number 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 or 08 Buttons are numbered from front panel top left 01 to bottom right 08 Relay port number 1 Relay 1 2 Relay 2 Pulse length in increments of 0 5 seconds The default is 1 0 5 seconds 1 0 5 seconds 2 1 second 255 130 seconds Digital input state O low 1 high Firmware version number displayed to two decimal places x xx Volume range level a three digit number for serial drivers with volume tables only NOTE Only positive values are allowed The volume table levels start with zero Lockout executive mode O Off 1 Un Name of the MLC device May be up to 24 alpha numeric characters The first character must be alphabetic the last character cannot be a hyphen or minus sign No blank or space characters are permitted Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 84 gt lt x II 2 El Bl E El A o II Status O disengaged default 1 engaged Firmware compatibility version number a three digit number listed to three decimal places nnn nnn Device image compatibility version number a three digit number listed to three decimal places nnn nnn Default product name MLC 62 RS or MLC 62 IR LED status Displayed as a 32 digit number each digit of which represents the status of an LED on the MLC 62 front panel In the number the LED statuses are represented in descending order from 32 t
27. IR Signal Do IR Emitter Unidirectional IR Output via White Striped Wire x PORT A PORT B 12V RS 232 IR S PWR 50 15 m MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel Figure 20 Connecting an IR Emitter to the IR S Port of an MLC 62 RS D Wiring the Relays Port RS Models Only Connect one or two devices such as room lights a projector lift or a motorized screen shown in the example on the next page to the Relays port This port accommodates two relay connections To connect a device to one of the relay ports 1 Connect the ground wires of the device to pin 3 of the provided 3 pin captive screw connector 2 Connect the signal wire of the device to pin 1 or 2 of the 3 pin connector 3 Plug the 3 pin connector into the MLC 3 pole captive screw Relays port To connect devices to both relay ports 1 Connect the ground wires of both devices to pin 3 of the provided 3 pin captive screw connector 2 Connect the signal wire of one device to pin 2 and the other device to pin 1 of the 3 pin connector 3 Plug the 3 pin connector into the MLC 3 pole captive screw Relays port Example In the illustration below a low voltage controller connected to a motorized screen has been wired to pins 2 and 3 of the provided 3 pin captive screw plug When this connector is plugged into the rear panel Relays port the device will be connected to the MLC relay port 2 pins 2 and Common of the MLC 3 pole Relays connector
28. Left Side Panel 0000 OO OOOOOC LOCOCO OOOO YOO 0 O0O00O O YO O OO S O PC Figure 27 USB Port Connection for MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK If this is the first time you have connected an MLC 62 to this USB port on your computer the Found New Hardware Wizard opens On the first screen you can specify whether you want the computer to connect to Windows Update in order to search the Web for the driver that it needs to communicate with the MLC via the USB port This is not necessary if the USB driver already exists on your computer Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Head our privacy policy AA Roce ed Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only C Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Back Het cance Figure 28 Found New Hard Wizard Opening Screen e Select the Yes this time only radio button if you want your computer to connect to Windows Update only this one time e Select Yes now and every time connect a device if you want the computer to automatically connect to Windows Update to search the Web every time the MLC is connected to this USB port e Select No not this time if y
29. MOUNT ercsi esdir No Furniture or wall mount Decora Models Mounts in a standard 1 gang US electrical junction box 1 50 depth or with included mud ring EU MOde Sunsciastinaniens agora Mounts in a standard 1 gang EU electrical junction box with 60 mm mounting centers 40 mm depth An adapter frame is included MK models actes Mounts to a standard 47 mm deep MK electric type British standard wall box ENCIOSUTE TYPE siria Plastic Enclosure dimensions MLC 62 IRD MLC 62 RS D Faceplate oooooccccnccccooooo 2 6 H x 1 3 W x 0 2 D 6 6 cm H x 3 3 cm Wx 0 4 cm D Fits the opening in a 1 gang Decora faceplate Height is 2 8 7 0 cm and width is 1 5 3 8 cm including outer shoulders E 2 8 Hx 1 8 W x 0 9 D 7 0 cmHx 4 5 cm Wx 2 1 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 5 3 7 cm depth in the wall or furniture for device and cable clearance Device 1 84 4 68 cm GIAL MOS WPT SONAS a Q Z o gy 2 2 NS h RELAIS IDY WS a Q Q AS ANI ANY AR 4 19 10 7 cm Lay aS X 3 ASIA WAS lt Z ke3 AS Q eA oS PWR AW 92 RWRK AY AY uM xa en A lt Q a a Va lt MLC 62 IR D ag 62 RS D Rear ear Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 90 MLC 62 RS EU Faceplate ooocccccncconocnnnno 2 2 Hx
30. PC Video and Laptop buttons buttons 5 6 and 7 Set to Input mode cyan e Mute button button 8 Set to Toggle Switch mode gold and pink Selecting the button mode If you want to change the mode of a button in order to assign the desired commands to it follow these steps 1 Select the Front Panel tab 2 On the front panel diagram click on the desired button 3 From the Button Mode drop down menu in the Button Settings field choose the mode for the selected button The button changes to the color of the mode you selected See the illustration on the next page Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 53 Front Panel Digtal Inout Port Configuration Advanced Configuration Model MLC 62 RS D DISPLAY Button Text Button Mode VOLUME t e S js Repeat Rate es a a SS a Combine Reset Reset all front panel buttons to default _ Ret Memory Usage 23 nnn Extron Figure 54 Button Mode Menu on the Front Panel Tab Other button settings The Front Panel tab also provides the following settings for the buttons Refer to the MLC 62 configuration software help file for detailed procedures for changing these settings e Button Text Enter a label name for the selected button e Repeat Rate menu If you press a button and hold it the MLC continually repeats the command s programmed to that button in
31. PORT A N O IR S RS 232 MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 D Front Panel MLC 62 RS MK Rear Panel Figure 37 Reset Button Locations Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 32 IR Learning You can perform two types of reset e Resetting to the default configuration 1 While the MLC is powered on press and hold the Reset button The Reset LED remains lit while the button is being held 2 After 3 seconds the Reset LED blinks once Release the button then immediately within 1 second press it again and release it quickly momentary press When the reset is finished the Reset LED blinks four times indicating that the reset was successful e Resetting to the factory firmware defaults 1 With the MLC powered off press and hold the Reset button 2 Continue to hold the button while applying power to the MLC 3 When the reset is complete the front panel buttons scroll blink in succession in clockwise order Release the Reset button The IR learning transceiver sensor on the MLC 62 front or left side panel can receive and learn commands from the infrared remote controls of other devices via the MLC 62 configuration software IR Learning enables you to create an IR driver file to control the projector or input devices such as a VCR or DVD player IR Learning of projector control codes is necessary only if there is no driver available for your projector or if you need to customize the driver
32. Panel Figure 18 Connecting a Display Device to the IR S Port of an MLC 62 RS D Wiring for IR Control To control devices via infrared IR commands from the MLC 62 connect one or two IR emitters to the IR S port RS models or the IR port MLC 62 IR D The IR and IR S ports provide unidirectional IR signal output to control a display projector switcher or other device such as a VCR or DVD player You can connect one or two single IR emitters or one dual IR emitter to the IR or IR S port to control one or two devices Because the MLC captive screw plugs have small openings that accept just one wire per pole to connect two IR emitters to the MLC insert one ground wire black and one IR signal wire black with a white stripe in the MLC IR or IR S port then connect the IR emitters to those wires as shown below f 2 z _ IR Signal E Ground Ora D E gt Ue ee IR Signal Ground gt One Dual IR Emitter Two Single IR Emitters DVD Player Legend Black wire Black wire with white stripe Figure 19 IR emitters for the MLC 62 For IR control there can be a maximum of 50 feet 15 m between the IR or IR S port and the IR emitters Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 19 Example The illustration below shows a single IR emitter connected to the IR S port of an MLC 62 RS D amm d eee Ao
33. RS 232 port 2 Connect the ground pin of the output device to the MLC Ground pin 0 Ground oy wc Transmit Tx Receive Rx a O ee O Cc A o PORT 12V RS 232 GROUND amp co A mawoc Display Device MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel Figure 17 Connecting a Display Device to the RS 232 Port of an MLC 62 RS D Refer to the communication sheets for your device drivers for information on compatible baud rates and cabling type and distance These communication sheets are accessed via the MLC 62 configuration software and also on the Extron Web page at www extron com Download tab See Obtaining Device Drivers in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the configuration program help file to view the communication sheets and download the device drivers Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 18 Connecting to the IR S port This port can be used for either IR or RS 232 unidirectional communication To control a display device or switcher via RS 232 from this port connect the device as follows 1 Connect the Rx pin on the display device or switcher to the Tx IR pin of the IR S port 2 Connect the ground pin of the output device to the MLC Ground pin a P cr Ground Ground E TO Transmit Tx IR Receive Rx PORT A PORT B 12V RS 232 IR S Display Device PWR MLC 62 RS D Rear
34. above the function list Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 66 12 A delay of approximately 3 seconds occurs before capturing begins allowing you some time to aim the remote control at the IR sensor The IR Learning Wizard then guides you through the process of learning the checked functions one by one as follows a After 3 seconds the name of the function being captured appears on the screen along with a graphic indicating IR signals being sent The message field displays Press and hold the button for approximately 1 second then release Hold the remote control for the device between 4 and 14 inches from the IR sensor on the MLC and press the remote control button corresponding to the command to be learned MLS IR Learning Wizard a i Learn the selected IR function s Press the Stat button when ready and follow the prompts as the functions are captured and processed lO x Mute On Press and hold the button for approximately 1 second then release POWER_OFF Mute On Mute Off MENU FOC FOC O Figure 66 Example of a Command Being Learned While you are pressing the remote control button and the MLC is sensing an IR signal and capturing a function the Activity LED on the MLC front panel blinks amber rapidly b After approximately 1 second or when VOL you see the graphic below the command PEE name change to Downloading and the his f
35. and IR drivers are available free from the Extron web site at www extron com You can download them directly from the Web or through the configuration software The same drivers are also provided on the software DVD provided with the MLC NOTES By default the drivers that you download are stored in the Driver2 folder on your computer located at e Windows XP cADocuments and Settings All Users Shared Documenta Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration Program The easiest way to obtain the drivers for your devices is via the MLC 62 configuration program as follows 1 Click Start gt Programs gt Extron Electronics gt MLC 62 or double click P 62 the MLC 62 software icon shown at right on your desktop to launch the Mbp MLC 62 software application The MLC 62 Configuration Program window oo opens with the Start Options window displayed in front of it 2 On the Start Options window click the Add Driver Subscriptions button Sl Create A New Project Open An Existing Project import From Device M Do not show this dialog again Figure 42 Start Options Window The Driver Subscriptions window opens In the Available Drivers Subscription field select the device types for which you want to download drivers e To select all device types available from a manufacturer select the check box in front of the manufacturer name
36. and additional buttons can be ordered See Part Numbers and Accessories in the Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories section or refer to the Extron Web site at www extron com for information on parts that are provided or available to order for each MLC model Removing and replacing the MLC 62 D faceplate The MLC 62 D models are delivered with a black faceplate attached If desired you can remove this faceplate and replace it with the white one that is also provided with the product Matching black and white Decora wallplates are also provided 1 Remove the faceplate from the MLC 62 D as follows a At the center top and bottom of the faceplate are tabs which insert into slots on the MLC main board and hold the faceplate in place Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into the hole above the tab at the top above the word Display and press the tab inward and up See the illustration below b Pry up the top of the faceplate and lift the faceplate off the board If it does not come free of the board repeat step a on the tab at the bottom of the faceplate Figure 12 Removing the faceplate MLC 62 D 2 If you are switching faceplates transfer the buttons from the faceplate you removed to the replacement one 3 Make any desired button changes See Replacing Buttons later in this section Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation a
37. and hold the On and Off top two buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds All the front panel ISPLAY gt buttons flash three times rapidly and the Activity LED lights red and remains lit while the front panel is locked To unlock the front panel press and hold the On and Off buttons again A oF for 3 seconds All front panel buttons flash three times slowly while the o Activity LED blinks green three times Resetting the MLC 62 Using the Reset Button If it becomes necessary to reset the MLC 62 to Its default factory firmware or to the default configuration settings that were implemented at the factory you can use either the Reset button see below or the configuration software see Resetting the Configuration in the Software based Configuration section The Reset button is located on the front panel of the MLC 62 D behind the wallplate and on the rear panel of the MLC 62 RS EU and MK To access the Reset button do one of the following depending on your MLC model e Remove the wallplate trom the MLC 62 D see Accessing the Covered MLC 62 D Front Panel Features earlier in this section or e Remove the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK from the installation surface see Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features earlier in this section Use the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press the Reset button 1 2 C Ed 1x gt 3 RELAYS PORT B
38. and off or a low voltage controller LVC to which a device is connected See Adding relays to buttons later in this section e Time delays The Time Delay sub tab lets you insert a delay of a specified number of seconds between functions when multiple commands have been assigned to the button You can set the amount of seconds that the MLC waits after issuing a command before it issues the next one The delay period can be from 0 5 to 90 seconds in 0 5 second increments e User Defined commands The User Defined sub tab lets you enter commands in ASCII or hexadecimal including SIS commands to assign display functions that are not pre defined in your device driver Refer to the user manual for the display device or switcher to find out what commands are supported e Actions A Button Selection action emulates a button press on the MLC 62 front panel causing all functions programmed to the button to be performed The Actions sub tab lets you add all the commands assigned to another front panel button to the button you are configuring emulating a press of the other button Actions are available for each of the MLC buttons When you add an action to a button and press it all the functions programmed to that button are performed followed by all the functions on the button whose action you added Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 49 e Button flashing The Flash sub tab lets you add a flash
39. command produces the same results as pressing button on the front panel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 or 08 NOTE Use the MLC 62 Windows based configuration software to configure the buttons with commands Example Esc B 5BTNO BtnoB 05 e Perform commands assigned to button 5 Discrete audio volume adjustment devices with volume tables Set volume level V Vol xg lt lt Set volume table level to K9 can be up to three digits leading zeroes are optional NOTE Only positive values are allowed Volume table levels start with 0 zero Setting a discrete volume level that is outside of the volume table range results in an E13 error response Increment volume level V Vol ql Increase the volume by one volume table increment current volume level Decrement volume level V Vol lt Decrease the volume by one volume table increment View current volume level V lt q Display the current volume level Increase and decrease audio volume devices without volume tables NOTE Attempts to enter an V Set volume level command to set a discrete volume level on a device whose driver does not include a volume table result in an E14 error response Increment volume level V Vol Increase the volume level by one step Decrement volume level V Vol Decrease the volume level by one step View volume level V Relay functions Pulse relay 3 x3 0 Rly x2 x23 lt Set the length x3 of the pulse speci
40. from the Baud Rate Data Bits and Parity menus serial configurations only This sets up a commonly used configuration If desired however you can remove any of these commands and replace them with others as described below Setting the button modes Button modes determine how the buttons respond when pressed or how they are grouped to function together The button color on the Front Panel tab indicates the current mode of the button The following button modes are available e Power On and Power Off Gold Groups two buttons to be mutually exclusive If you press a button in Power On or Power Off mode on the physical front panel it lights brightly while the other button dims and becomes inactive e Volume Green Repeatedly pressing or pressing and holding a physical button in Volume mode increases or decreases the audio volume on the display device in increments specified in the device driver Only the Volume buttons can be in Volume mode and they cannot be changed trom this mode e Input Cyan All buttons in this mode form a mutually exclusive group When you press a button in Input mode it activates and lights brightly while all other buttons in input mode become inactive and dim e Toggle Gold and pink In this mode two commands or command sets are programmed to the button Repeated presses of the button on the front panel switch back and forth between the two commands Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controller
41. is delivered with six button and eight button faceplates both in RAL9010 white e MLC 62 RS MK The UK model is delivered with six button and eight button faceplates both in white Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Introduction Features Additional button sets are available for the EU and MK models labeled in English the default and other languages Refer to the Extron Web site at www extron com for ordering information Some of the features of MLC 62 include e Customizable buttons Eight buttons are standard on the MLC 62 and are prelabeled for power on power off volume up volume down and input selections An additional set of prelabeled buttons Is included enabling the controllers to be customized to suit the application e Button backlighting The front panel buttons are backlit to facilitate use in low light environments e Alternative six button configuration For applications in which only a single function is necessary for an input device the standard eight button faceplate can be replaced with a six button one Each pair of source selection buttons can be changed to a long single function button e IR and RS 232 ports The MLC 62 RS models have a dedicated serial port for communicating with most types of projectors or flat panel displays via unidirectional RS 232 They also have an IR S port which enables IR or RS 232 control The MLC 62 IR D has only an IR port which is used for IR communicati
42. is located on the left side panel To access this port after installation you must detach the MLC from the installation surface DIP switches Reserved for future use IR Learning sensor This sensor enables the MLC to learn IR commands from the hand held remote control of a display device or switcher The IR learned commands are used to create an IR driver then configured to be played back with any button press See IR Learning later in this section NOTE Before performing IR Learning to create a driver check to see if an Extron driver exists for your device On button Identification nub The face of the power On button contains a raised nub that helps you to identify the On button by touch when lighting is dim Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 11 Buttons The MLC 62 Series controllers have backlit prelabeled buttons The front panel button illumination provides status on what the MLC 62 is doing The buttons are lit while the MLC has power When a button has been pressed and is active or on it lights brightly While a button Is inactive or off it is lit dimly When buttons are grouped together only the button that is pressed lights brightly The other buttons in the group remain dim See Setting the button modes in the Software Based Configuration section for information on grouping buttons The buttons can be removed and replaced with buttons with differen
43. is now Selectable from the Port Configuration tab Editing an IR driver If the Extron driver for your display device does not contain all the commands that you need you can use IR Learning to edit the driver whether or not it was created via IR Learning You can edit an IR driver that you have already downloaded or you can create a new one by copying and editing an existing one and saving it under a new name 1 Open the IR Learning Wizard see Configuring Using IR Learning earlier in this section 2 On the Select one of the starting options screen do the following a Select the Edit an existing driver by browsing for an IR driver file radio button The Browse button and text field are enabled Create a new IR driver an existing driver by browsing for an IR driver file Figure 70 Browse Buttons on the Select one of the starting options Screen b Click Browse to open the Open an EIR Driver window which displays the contents of your Driver2 folder If the desired driver is not in your Driver2 folder browse to its location on your computer c Select the file name of the driver that you want to edit then click Open Open an EIR Driver F sony_27_1193_2 eir PR sony_34_2201_2 eir 1 sony_27_1179_1eir A sony_27_1194 2 eir A sony_34_2768_2 eir A sony_27_1180_2 eir A sony_27_1195_2 er A sony_34_2935_1 elr a sony_27_1181_2 eir sony_27_1196_2 eir Sony_EVI D31 eir sony_27_11
44. on the Device Configuration toolbar Rename a device configuration In the Device Configuration tree click on the configuration name then select Rename Device from the Edit menu The configuration name becomes a text field Type in the new name for the device configuration and press Enter on your computer keyboard Group device configurations in a folder Select Add Folder from the Edit menu or click the Add Folder button E on the Device Configuration toolbar A folder icon is added to the configuration tree with the default name of NewLocation in a text field with an editing cursor In the folder name text field enter a name for the folder Add new device configurations or folders to the new folder or drag existing configurations to it as desired Resetting the Configuration To reset the configuration on the MLC to the factory default configuration 1 2 3 Ensure that the MLC is connected to the computer via the USB or Host Config port Open the configuration software From the Device menu select Reset Device or click the Reset the device configuration button on the Device Configuration toolbar A prompt window opens cautioning you that the current configuration on the connected MLC will be replaced by the factory defaults of the device Click Yes to proceed with the reset The Device Connection window opens Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 81 Device Connection j USB Por
45. or have been added to the driver shown in grayed text can be deleted or renamed The default functions enable commands such as those for volume and power to be added to the front panel buttons when you are using the Display port For more information on auto filling commands see Assigning driver commands to buttons earlier in this section Remove learned functions To remove a learned function from the driver click on the function line then click Delete If the function is part of the default template list black text its status changes to Unlearned If the function is not part of the default list grayed text it is removed from the screen Name UP O SWAP Unleamed O STILL leamed SIZE Unleamed El SET leamed O SELECTA leamed O SELECT leamed O RIGHT Unleamed RGB2 leamed O RGB1 leamed iO RECALL Unleamed m POWER ON leamed Figure 76 Removing a Function from a Driver Rename a function To rename a function on the list click on its name to highlight it then click Rename On the prompt that opens enter the new name for the function then click OK Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 73 7 When finished selecting and adding functions click Next to continue The Specify the connection settings for the device screen opens 8 If you have not already done so connect a USB A to mini B cable or an RS 232 cable between the appropriate USB or serial por
46. period with a duration of 1 to 120 seconds to the button You can also specity whether the button flashes rapidly or slowly during this delay period During the flashing period all front panel buttons are disabled and do not respond to pressing NOTE You cannot add flash commands to a power button on this tab To adjust the length of time the power buttons flash during power up and power down see Selecting display power settings later in this section Assigning driver commands to buttons After you have selected a driver for your display device or switcher that will be controlled by the MLC 62 you are ready to assign the commands that are available with that driver to the buttons on the MLC 62 front panel The Driver sub tab on the Front Panel tab contains a list of the commands available with the driver From this field you select commands to assign to the buttons Front Panel Digital Input Port Configuration Advanced Configuration Button Operations o o oz Display Pat MEC NP3150 Relay 1 Pulse 1 seconds Model MLC 62 RS D Reset all front panel buttons to default El Extron LL Memory Usage 23 1 QUE Al 4 Power On Display Port NEC NP3150 Power On Input Component Input Computer 1 Input Computer 2 Input Computer 3 Input PC Card Viewer Input S Video Input Video Input LAN Video Mute On Figure 52 Adding Commands to a Button Extron MLC 62 M
47. sequence for as long as you hold the button From this menu you can select the number of seconds that the MLC waits before repeating the command s e Button Layout Click Combine to create a single long button from the selected button and the one next to it Click Separate to create two buttons from a combined one Only buttons 5 through 8 can be combined e Reset Click Reset to return all settings you have entered on the Front Panel tab to the default configuration Adding relays to buttons In addition to driver commands you can add relay commands to the front panel buttons to control devices such as room lights or a motorized screen that are connected to one or both of the MLC relay ports When a button containing relay commands is pressed the relay state is changed causing the device connected to the relay port to perform its function turning on or off raising or lowering and so on If a button containing relay commands also contains driver commands those commands are performed as well when the button is pressed The following modes are available for the relay ports e On Acts as normally closed e Off Acts as normally open default e Toggle Changes the relay back and forth between closed and open states with each button press e Pulse Closes the relay for a specified number of seconds with each button press For convenience the default button configuration includes relay commands added to the
48. tab enables you to configure the buttons and assign all commands to them Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 45 The following is displayed on the MLC 62 window The device configuration name appears in the configuration tree in the left pane with the names of the two ports Display and Serial or IR to which a device can be connected and controlled via IR or RS 232 The Front Panel tab is displayed in the main section of the window and contains a diagram representing the front panel of your selected MLC If this tab appears blank when opened click on the name of the MLC device configuration in the left pane to display it For identification purposes the buttons in the diagram are numbered 1 through 8 from left to right in each row When two buttons are combined into one as in the six button configuration their identification numbers are combined as well In this manual a combined button is identified by both numbers for example when buttons 5 and 6 are merged they become button 5 6 In the title bar the project name is shown as Unnamed Project The asterisk following the name indicates that the project has not been saved since changes were made 7 Save and name your project as follows 8 a From the File menu select Save As b On the Save As window give your project file a name and save it to the desired location on your computer
49. that you do not want it to learn at this time click Skip This Function The MLC skips over the function and gives it a status of Skipped e Click Abort if you want to cancel the IR Learning process e If any captures fail you can click Start again to retry capturing any unlearned commands Check boxes for functions that failed to be captured remain selected The example on the next page shows a Learn the selected IR function s screen after a completed IR Learning process l0l x Mie IR Learning Wizard Learn the selected IR function s Press the Stat button when ready and follow the prompts as the functions are captured and PIP Mute On Mute OH MENU INPUT_4 Figure 80 Example of a Completed IR Capture If you want to add more commands to the driver after completing the IR Learning process click Back until the Edit the driver function list screen is displayed Select the desired additional functions then click Next until you return to the Learn the selected IR function s screen Repeat step 15 to add the selected functions Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 77 17 When finished click Next The Finished Learning IR functions summary screen appears showing the properties of the device and the number of driver functions H IR Learning Wizard _ E Y 0 x Finished Learning IR Functions Figure 81 Finished Learning IR Functions Scre
50. the IR or RS 232 drivers also provided with the MLC on DVD or at www extron com See Installing the Configuration Software in the Software based Configuration section to access this program Device Drivers The MLC 62 can control a switcher projector or other display device via IR or RS 232 communication The MLC must have drivers loaded for the devices it will control in order to send commands to those devices Drivers can be obtained in the following ways IR or an RS 232 driver files can be installed from a disk downloaded trom the Extron Web site www extron com or downloaded trom Extron via the driver subscription feature within the Windows based configuration program The drivers are saved on your computer in a folder located at C Program Files Extron Driver2 You can upload the desired drivers to the MLC via the MLC 62 configuration software IR commands can be captured from the IR remote control of a device through IR Learning via the MLC 62 configuration program to create a driver that the MLC can use When a driver is created it can be added to the configuration program so that the commands can be used to configure the MLC to control the device See Configuring Using IR Learning in the Software based Configuration section Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Introduction Application Diagrams wt RS 232 or IR Projector se Control A RS 232 ES Switcher Control Extron M
51. two pins between which a circuit is either formed closed or broken when the switch or sensor connected to the port is activated When a circuit is formed between the two pins of the Digital Input the port is in a low state The changing of the port from a high state to a low state triggers the MLC to issue all commands that have been specified for the Digital Input port low state to the devices connected to those ports e In Input with Pullup mode When you press turn or flip the switch again so that the circuit between the two pins of the Digital Input port is broken becomes open the port changes to its high state The change from the low state to the high state triggers the other MLC commands specified for the port high state on connected devices e In Input mode To change back from a low to a high port state a voltage of 1 5 V to 24 V must be applied to the two pins Command types for the Digital Input port The following types of commands can be added to the Digital Input port via the sub tabs on the Digital Input screen Refer to the MLC 62 configuration software help file for details on each type of command e Driver commands The Driver sub tab lets you specify commands that will be issued from the IR IR S or RS 232 ports to the connected display device or switcher when the Digital Input port detects a change in its state The MLC issues commands in response to the change of port state in the same way it does when a front
52. 0VC Display Serial Jul 20 2005 33KB Beta ll 3M 8100CB Display Serial 2 Jul20 2005 33KB l Beta E 3M 82001C Display Serial Jul 20 2005 33KB Beta dl 3M 82001W Display Serial Jul 20 2005 33KB 27 Beta all 3M 920010 Display Serial May 16 2006 37 KB Beta m 3M 92001W_ Display _ Serial _3 Mayl6 20 37KB___ 30KB___ Beta H 3M 92001W Plus Display Serial Nov 15 2006 36 KB Beta S 3M DMS700 VideoProjector Serial 1 Aug 17 2007 31KB 32KB__ Beta a 3M DMS 800 Video Projector Serial Jul 18 2007 31KB Beta A 3M DMS 810 Video Projector Serial jul 18 2007 31KB Beta 3M DMS 815 Video Projector Serial Jul 18 2007 31KB Beta 3M Dx70 Video Projector Serial Nov 15 2007 36KB Beta a 3M MP8745 Video Projector Serial gt Apr5 2007 30KB 301 Beta H dl 3M MP8765 Video Projector Serial jul 20 2005 33KB dl 3M MP8775 Video Projector Serial Jul 20 2005 35KB E dl 3M 520 Video Projector Serial Aug 7 2006 40KB al a 3M S40 Video Projector Serial Jul 20 2005 34KB Interface Version Date Posted Driver Figure 45 MLC 62 Device Drivers Web Page 4 From the DVD you can download either the current Extron driver package containing all IR and serial 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 b Click Run on the File Download Security Warning screen c Click Run on the Internet Explorer Security Warning screen d Follow
53. 11 Click Next The Learn the selected IR function s screen displays a list of the functions that you selected previously all with their check boxes selected If you added a function on the Edit the driver function list screen but cleared its check box it does not appear on this list For each new function Unlearned is displayed in the Status column c IR Learning Wizard O xj Learn the selected IR function s Press the Start button when ready and follow the prompts as the functions are captured and Press Start to begin capturing IR functions Unleamed Unleamed Unleamed Unleamed leamed Unleamed Unleamed Figure 78 Example of a Learn the selected IR function s Screen 12 Make any of the following changes to the list of functions as desired e To learn all the commands without pausing leave all check boxes selected or click Check All e To learn commands individually click Uncheck All then select only the check box for the command that you want to learn Repeat as needed for each function you want to learn e To sort the functions by name or by status click on the Name or Status column heading Repeated clicking on the heading toggles between alphabetical and reverse alphabetical order 13 Prepare to aim the remote control at the IR sensor on the MLC For sensor location and access refer to IR Learning in the Features Installation and Operation section
54. 2 2 W x 0 3 D 1 gang EU fits a Jung AS 500 wallplate 55cm AX 5 5 cm WX 07 cm D DOWIG Gch ch sisunsaccsuncaseana sens 1 9 Hx 2 0 Wx0 7 D 4 8 cm H x 5 2 cm W x 1 8 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 25 3 2 cm depth in the junction box for device and cable clearance 2 79 7 08 cm 2 02 5 12 cm ae including tabs MLC 62 EU Rear MLC 62 RS MK Faceplate rusos cis 22 AXZ2 WxXO3 D 5 5 cnr Xx 5 5 cm Wx Oe cem D Wall frame ncisncanadoads 3 4 Hx3 4 Wx0 4 D 8 6 cm H x 8 6 cm W x 1 1 cm D Draconis 1 9 Hx2 0 Wx0 7 D 48 com HAx5 2 cm W xX 1 6 cm D Overall rear dimensions including connectors Allow at least 1 25 3 2 cm depth in the junction box for device and cable clearance 2 02 5 12 cm including tabs MLC 62 RS MK Rear Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 91 Product weight MLC 62 IRD MLC 62 RS D 1 0 lb 0 5 kg MEC O2 RS EU aaan 1 0 Ib 0 5 kg MK models cceeceeeeeeeeeeee eens 1 0 lb 0 5 kg Shipping WeIGN cc ceeeeceee eee 3 Ibs 2 kg A R ISTA 1 A in carton International Safe Transit Association Regulatory compliance A A CE c UL UL EMIEMC ccnnccinioninatatesdeniciiica CE C tick FCC Class A ICES VCCI Class A Accessibility nesrsiian renzo iodo Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U S C 794d IV TEE ccs cine teorico sana eabdeccea teen 30 000 hours War
55. 62 configuration software with Input with Pullup as the digital input mode If the connected device provides its own power select Input for the digital input mode See Assigning commands to the Digital Input port in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file to select the digital input mode In addition you can program actions on this port so that each time a high or low state is detected one or more functions are performed An example of this is front panel lockout or executive mode See Locking the front panel from the Digital Input port or refer to the configuration software help file to configure the Digital Input port Example The diagram below shows a two position switch connected to the MLC Digital Input port Two position Switch t CE 10 ami Ground gt E 0 Digital Input 1 MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel 4 IGITAL HOST INPUT CONFIG D Figure 22 Connecting a Two position Switch to the Digital Input Port Wiring the Host Config Port The Host Config port provides an alternative connection by which the MLC 62 can be configured and controlled from a host device or computer The primary means of configuring the MLC is through the USB port see Configuring the MLC via the USB Port later in this section In addition SIS commands can be issued through this port from the computer to control the MLC see the SIS
56. 82_2 eir 7 sony_27_1197_2 eir A cony_27_1183_2 eir 2 sony_27_1198_2 eir F sony_27 1184 2 eir F sony_27_2451_1 eir F cony_27_1185_1 eir F sony_30_1199_1 eir A sony_31_1200_1 eir F sony_31_1201_1 eir sony_31_1202_1 eir sony_31_1203_1 eir 2 sony_31_1204_1 eir car T HS ier pa pan de de R sony 341972300 sony_27_1192_1 eir lr File name sony _ 31_1205_ 1 eir y Files of type Extron IR Driver Files eir bi Cancel A Figure 71 Open an EIR Driver Window Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 70 The Select one of the starting options screen is redisplayed with the path to the driver shown in the text field next to the Browse button mic TR Learning Wizard Select one of the starting options Choose to create a new IR driver or edit an existing IR driver C Create a new IR driver Edit an existing driver by browsing for an IR driver file Figure 72 Path to the Driver in the Browse Field Click Next The Device Description screen opens showing the device type manufacturer model and version of the driver you selected to edit In the Driver Version field select a version number for the updated driver If you want to save previous versions of the driver you are editing this number enables you to keep track of the updated versions you have created This version number also appears in the Available Drivers list on the Port Confi
57. C 62 EU to a raceway using the spacer 1 Mount the electrical box in the raceway 2 Attach the spacer to the electrical box using two of the included screws in the holes at the top and bottom of the spacer Leave the screw heads protruding approximately 1 8 inch from the surface of the spacer Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 29 3 With the Front label toward you place the metal mounting bracket onto the spacer so that the screw heads pass through two of the slotted holes in opposite sides of the bracket NOTE Ensure that the surface of the mounting bracket containing the word Front is facing out away from the spacer and junction box Metal Spacer PO Metal Bracket a A DAY gt O SA ae Ay m Wall Frame ea Cable Raceway MLC 62 RS EU i Figure 34 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer 4 8 9 Rotate the mounting bracket as necessary to ensure that aid the MLC will be positioned straight on the mounting pw surface and not skewed to either side Junction Box Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the spacer Mounting Bracket Pull the cables through the electrical box and the wall frame a Disconnect power from all devices at the source and Spacer connect all cables to the MLC Align the wall frame with the metal mounting bracket on the mounting surface Press t
58. Extron also provides IR Leamer a Microsoft Windows based software application which allows users to create IR drivers for Forms IP Link enabled devices Custom Engraving Form Custom Cable Form If you need further assistance in locating a specific driver please contact your Extron Customer Service Representative Getting started Please select a product Select one MLE 104 IP Plus Series MLC 104 IP Series MLC 104 Series MLC 206 Series MLC 226 IP Series MLG 6 Senes System 5 IP TE Figure 47 Selecting MLC 62 Series from the Device Drivers Drop down Menu 4 From the menus on the Extron 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 62 Series is already selected the Protocol Type IR Serial or All Manufacturer device manufacturer name or All Product Category type of device or All and Model model name or All Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 42 list 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 bMore Information Extron Product __ Protocol Type Manufacturer Product Catego Model a aT ana MLC 62 Series Serial Drivers All _ O check to view only drivers not included in the current packa
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60. LC 62 RS D Sereen MediaLink Controller Control Projector a lt Z Y Sy e qu Amplified Output Extron MLS 304SA MediaLink Switcher Extron Audio P S13 Laptop Surface Mount w Audio Speakers ES DVD VCR Figure 2 MLC 62 RS D Controlling an MLS 304 SA Switcher and a Projector IR Projector Control Projector w Internal Speakers Video Extron MLC 62 IR D MediaLink Controller e IR Display Control e On Off Control e Input Switching e Volume Control Figure 3 MLC 62 IR D Controlling a Projector Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Introduction RS 232 Display Control ge p 4 e po wi Projector E with Switched N Extron Audio Output Extron SI3 Ls Seren MLC 62 RS EU Surface Mount Control MediaLink Controller Speakers MPA 122 Mini Power Amplifier Figure 4 MLC 62 RS EU Controlling a Projector and Screen Extron MLC 62 RS MK MediaLink Controller e RS 232 Display Control e On Off Control e Input Switching e Volume Control e Screen Control RS 232 or y IR Projector g Control fF 4 RS 232 Switcher Control Projector S A OS a xm Video s Screen 1 Control Amplified Output Extron MLS 304SA MediaLink Switcher pedis Extron A 6 SI 3 ideo Laptop Surface Mount w Audio Speakers Es DVD VCR Figure 5 MLC 62 RS EU Controlling a Switcher and a Projector System Requirements
61. Link Controllers Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 95 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 Extron Electronics 1001 East Ball Road Anaheim CA 92805 USA Europe Africa and the Middle East Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands Asia Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 PM Industrial Bldg Singapore 368363 Singapore Japan Extron Electronics Japan Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan China Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China Middle East Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12 PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates Dubai 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 th
62. Make sure that the desired functions to be learned are all checked NOTE All functions that are checked are learned one after the other in the order they are listed 14 To start the IR Learning process click Start The message Locate the remote control and aim it at the MLC s IR receiver appears in the message field above the function list Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 75 15 A delay of approximately 3 seconds occurs before capturing begins allowing you some time to aim the remote control at the IR sensor The IR Learning Wizard then guides you through the process of learning the checked functions one by one a After 3 seconds the name of the function being captured appears on the screen along with a graphic indicating IR signals being sent The message field displays the message Press and hold the button for approximately 1 second then release Hold the remote control for the device between 4 and 14 inches from the IR sensor on the MLC and press the remote control button corresponding to the command to be learned ic IR Learning Wizard Learn the selected IR function s Press the Start button when ready and follow the prompts as the functions are captured and processed Mute On function Press and hold the button for approximately 1 second then release lt Back Figure 79 Example of a Command Being Learned While you are press
63. NOTE Your project is saved as a file with the extension mlp Proceed to configure the MLC buttons and ports as described in the following sections Managing projects You can perform the following file operations on the projects you create For details on each procedure refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file Save the current project Select Save from the File menu or click the Save the Current Project zi button on the main toolbar Name a project or create a new project based on the current one Select Save As from the File menu and enter the project file name and location on the Save As window Open an existing project Select Open from the File menu or click the Open an Existing Project button gt on the Main toolbar Locate and double click on the project name in the Open window Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 46 Configuring the IR and Serial Ports The MLC 62 can control devices or switchers via two rear panel ports the IR S and RS 232 ports on the RS models or via one port the IR port on the MLC 62 IR D Use the MLC 62 configuration program to add the desired drivers to each IR or serial port to which a device for example your display or switcher is connected To configure a port follow these steps and refer to the illustration below 1 If you have not already done so download the drivers for the devices you will be connecting to the MLC 2 On t
64. Panel is displayed in the top Trigger field preceded by Action Alternatively you can drag the Disable Front Panel action trom the Actions sub tab to the Trigger Low to High field 7 Select Enable Front Panel from the Actions sub tab 8 Click the green right arrow button beside the Trigger High to Low field bottom or drag the Enable Front Panel action to the Trigger High to Low field 9 Save the configuration and upload it to the MLC See Configuration File Management Procedures and Uploading a Configuration to the MLC later in this section Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 59 Specifying Advanced Configuration Settings The Advanced Configuration tab provides some additional settings for the display device and the MLC Make changes to these settings as desired Front Panel Digital Input Port Configuration Advanced Configuration Display P Setti Auto shut off display power after being inactive for 4 Disable buttons when Display Power is Off V Enable 2 second hold on Power OF Volume Table Resolution V Beep when button is pressed Figure 58 Advanced Configuration Tab Selecting display power settings In the Display Power Settings section of the Advanced Configuration tab you can specify certain parameters for powering your display device on and off These settings are normally specified within the driver however you can make cha
65. S 232 control RS models transmit only For RS models IR serial ports are configurable via software serial communication Is the default Baud rate and protocol For RS models 9600 default 19200 38400 57600 115 200 baud 8 default or 7 data bits 1 stop bit no parity default or even or odd parity Control relay RS models Number type oooooccccnnnccnccccnnncnnnncnnnos 2 momentary or latching configurable via software A o A 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole Contact WANING sereins opienie 247 TA Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 89 Control digital input monitoring port RS models N mbDErTypE sacaran ati 1 digital input configurable E AA 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole Digital inputs Input voltage range 0 24 VDC Input impedance 12k ohms Programmable pullup 2k ohms to 5 VDC Threshold low to high gt 1 0 VDC Threshold high to low lt 1 0 VDC General External power supply 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz external to 12 VDC 1 A regulated Power input requirements 12 VDC 0 4 A max Temperature humidity Storage 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 A A ee re eer er me i e Convection no vents Mounting Rack
66. a e Set name X12 for the MLC X12 can be up to 24 alpha numeric characters The first character must be alphabetic the last character cannot be a hyphen or minus sign No blank or space characters are permitted Set unit name to factory Esc CN lt Ipn e 4 Set the name of the MLC to its default factory default name x49 is e MLC 62 RS for RS models e MLC 62 IR for IR models View unit name Esc CN lt lt lt Show the name of the MLC Firmware version part number information Query firmware version Q e Display firmware version X8 to two decimal places Example Q 1 00 lt Query firmware compatibility O x25 lt Display firmware compatibility version version X25 The version number Query image compatibility Esc DIMQ lt 4 4 View the device image version compatibility version number x26 Compatibility version numbers are used to track and check for compatibility between the configuration software firmware and device image versions on the MLC The device and firmware compatibility numbers k25 and k26 each consist of six digits The first three digits are called major numbers and the three digits following the decimal point are minor numbers Whenever the major numbers match they are considered to be compatible The minor numbers are used to track changes that have been made but do not affect compatibility Refer to Updating Firmware in the MLC 62 help file for more infor
67. a prompt appears with the message Reset Device Successful Click OK to close the prompt The Front Panel tab displays the default configuration Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 82 SIS Control The MLC 62 can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other control device that is attached to the MLC rear panel Host Contig port You can issue Simple Instruction Set SIS commands to the MLC via the RS 232 or USB interface of your computer or control device with a communication software program such as HyperTerminal or DataViewer This section contains a list of the SIS commands available for the MLC 62 and describes procedures for issuing them The following topics are covered e Host to Controller Communications e Using the Command Response Table e Command response Table for SIS Commands 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 62 to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF 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 62 responds by sending a message to the host indicating what selecti
68. aceplate white six button Includes additional buttons with assorted labels a Ones Decora wallplate black Decora wallplate white Extron Tweeker slotted Philips 1 screwdriver MLC 62 Series Setup Guide 1 gang Decora style mud ring mounting bracket black 1 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connectors 2 3 5 mm 2 pole captive screw connectors Extron Software Products disc Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 93 MLC 62 RS EU Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 RS EU MediaLink Controller RAL9010 white 60 1005 35 Includes 1 six button and 1 eight button faceplate 12 VDC 1 A external power supply PS 1210C 70 775 01 Front faceplate 6 button RAL9010 white Front faceplate 8 button RAL9010 white Jung AS500 wall trame RAL9010 white Extron Tweeker slotted Philips 1 screwdriver MLC 62 Series Setup Guide 2 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connectors 4 3 5 mm 2 pole captive screw connectors Extron Software Products disc MLC 62 RS MK Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 RS MK MediaLink Controller white 60 1005 23 Includes 1 six button and 1 eight button faceplate 12 VDC 1 A external power supply PS 1210C 70 775 01 Front faceplate 6 button white Front faceplate 8 button white Front wall frame white Extron Tweeker slotted Philips 1 screwdriver MLC 62 Serie
69. allation and Operation MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK The MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK front panels contain the same buttons and indicators as the MLC 62 D models Other connectors and controls are on the left side panel to access these features you must remove the MLC from the installation surface When the MLC Is removed the wall frame is released from the mounting surface as well leaving the metal mounting bracket in place See Accessing the MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features later in this section al LAPTOP MUTE Extron Front View Left Side View Figure 8 MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side Panels NOTE The MLC 62 RS MK is the same size and has the same front and side panel features as the MLC 62 RS EU with the exception of its larger wall frame which fits over an MK electrical box Features Activity LED This bicolored LED lights green when the MLC front panel buttons are pressed It lights red while the front panel is disabled executive mode and blinks red while the display device is powering up and down 2 Display power On and Off buttons After configuring these buttons use them to turn the connected display device or switcher on and off The face of the On button contains a nub which helps you to identify the button by touch When the On button is pressed it blinks rapidly while the connected device is warming up
70. am 35 PC System RequitementS cooccccccccccccoconcnonos 35 Installing the Configuration Software 36 Downloading and Installing the Software TOS VV CD aca 36 Installing the Software from the Disk 36 Obtaining Device Drivers oooocooonncnncncccconcnnnnnncos 37 Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration PrograM cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 37 Downloading Drivers trom the Disk 39 Downloading Drivers trom the Web 42 Creating an MLC 62 Configuration Getting Se io POP 44 Overview of Steps to Create a COTO GOIN dont 44 Starting a New Project 44 Configuring the IR and Serial Ports 47 Configuring the Front Panel Buttons 49 Configuring the Digital Input Port 56 Specifying Advanced Configuration Settings 60 Configuring Using IR Learnino o ooo 61 Uploading a Configuration to the MLC 62 79 Configuration File Management Procedures 81 Resetting the Configuration oocccccncccnoccnonos 81 SIS CONTOR ne nee ene eens nee wren 83 Host to Controller Communications 83 Controller initiated Messages ooccoooncccnnnn o 83 Error RESPONSCS ccccrserssaieecsecnneresenseccieseseces 83 Using the Command Response Table 84 Symbol definitions oocccccccccccccconoccnonononos 84 Command response Table for SIS Commands 86 Specifications Part Nu
71. an use IR Learning to create a new driver or to edit an existing one using the remote control of the device When you create a new driver its name is added to the Available Drivers list on the Driver Configuration tab To create a configuration for your MLC 62 via IR Learning 1 From the Device menu select Learn IR Commands or click the Learn IR Commands button tft on the Main toolbar The IR Learning Wizard starts 2 On the first screen of the wizard select the radio button for either Create a new IR driver or Edit an existing driver by browsing for an IR driver Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 61 nic TR Learning Wizard a Select one of the starting options Choose to create a new IR driver or edit an existing IR driver C Create a new IR driver C Edit an existing driver by browsing for an IR driver file Browse Figure 59 Select one of the starting options Screen 3 Depending on your selection complete either of the following procedures Creating a new IR driver Follow these steps if you want to create a new driver for your display device 1 On the Select one of the starting options screen select the Create a new IR driver radio button then click Next 2 On the Describe the device to be controlled by the driver screen select or enter your device type manufacturer name and model name E TR Learning Wizard Describe the device to be controlled
72. begins to blink slowly and the device starts to power down Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 60 Specifying the volume table resolution If the display device connected to your MLC 62 has a volume table in its driver the display volume Is increased or decreased by increments specified in the volume table each time a Volume button is pressed or pressed and held You can configure the MLC to skip specified volume increments essentially reducing the number of steps in the volume table when the MLC buttons are pressed or held This enables you to raise and lower the volume at a faster rate To select volume table increments to skip e From the Volume Table Resolution menu select which volume increment commands you would like the MLC to skip when raising or lowering the volume For example if you select skip 1 command play next the MLC would increase the volume by every other increment in the volume table Enabling and disabling the button press beep The MLC 62 can be configured to emit an audible beep whenever a front panel button is pressed or otherwise activated To enable the button beep e Select the Beep when button is pressed check box at the bottom of the Advanced Configuration tab e To disable the beep deselect the check box Configuring Using IR Learning If no Extron driver is available for your display device or you would like to add some functions to the device driver you have you c
73. by the driver The information below will help the application create a driver that will work seamlessly with other Extron configuration applications i Edit Device Description Device Type Video Project or Figure 60 Describe the device to be controlled by the driver Screen Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 62 In the Version field select or enter 1 if this is the first driver you have created for this device If you are creating an additional driver for the same device but are keeping your original version as well enter a different version number so you can differentiate between the two versions in the Available Drivers list When finished entering the device description click Next 3 Onthe Edit the driver function list screen the default template list of functions for your selected device Is displayed The functions on this list vary depending on the device type that was selected Select the check box in front of each function that you want to include in the new driver Only the commands checked on this screen will be learned and added to the driver Mic TR Learning Wizard Edit the driver function list Add or delete driver functions and select the functions to be leamed O O m POWER_OFF Unleamed O POWER Unleamed oO MUTE Unleamed H MENU Unleamed oO LEFT Unleamed O INPUT_CYCLE Unleamed FOC Unleamed n ENTER Unleamed x Figure 61 Edit the driver fu
74. ce Drivers Device Drivers Extron Device Driver Online Search Tool Device drivers allow Extron products to control various display and source devices such as iaa projectors DVD players and satellite receivers Extron products that utilize these drivers include Advertisements IP Link Ethernet control processors such as the IPL T 52 System Switchers and M ediaLink Application Brochures Controllers In order for these Extron products to control external devices individual drivers or Block Diagrams the latest Driver Package must be downloaded prior to running the Configuration Software Engr Block Diagrams Brochures To make it easier to find the right driver for your A V device Extron has developed this easy to Catalog Pages use search tool Use it to locate the individual driver file for your specific device or click the link Cross Referance shown to download the entire package of drivers currently available Cut Out Templates Declaration of pcan A pee y 7 y Conformity e Drivers designated as Extron Certified were written by Extron and have been reviewed Mancala and tested For more information about specific device compatibility please review the Panal Drawings communication sheet available for each driver Product Guide e Drivers not designated as Extron Certified were written and reviewed in house by Extron Pradudt Labels but not actually tested with one of the supported devices listed for the driver Specifications
75. d use the same configuration software All models can be controlled by pressing the front panel buttons or via a host device using RS 232 communication and simple ASCII commands Simple Instruction Set SIS They differ from each other in the following ways e The MLC 62 IR D rear panel does not contain the Relay Digital Input or RS 232 display ports that the RS models have e Some front side and rear panel connectors are located in different places on the three RS models See Panels and Connectors in the Features Cabling and Operation section E DISPLAY E DISPLAY VOLUME VOLUME VIDEO LAPTOP Extrom Extrom MLC 62 IR D MLC 62 RS D DISPLAY o DISPLAY MUTE i Extrom MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS MK Figure 1 MLC 62 Models Faceplate alternatives All MLC 62 models are available in eight button and six button configurations e MLC 62 IR D The US IR model is delivered with two six button faceplates in black and white One black and one white Decora wallplate are also provided An eight button faceplate kit is available to order e MLC 62 RS D The US RS 232 model is delivered with two eight button faceplates in black and white One black and one white Decora wallplate are also provided In addition a kit is available to order containing six button faceplates in black and white and an assortment of buttons e MLC 62 RS EU The European model
76. d with information about the connected MLC c If the MLC connected to the selected port is not the desired one repeat steps a and b until you locate the port with your target MLC 7 When ready to upload the configuration click OK A window opens displaying a progress bar for the upload process While the upload is in progress the buttons on the MLC front panel blink sequentially in clockwise order When the upload is complete the progress window closes Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 80 Configuration File Management Procedures The following operations can be performed on device configurations Refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file for details on these and other configuration related procedures Add a configuration to the current project From the Edit menu or the Left Pane pop up menu select Add Device or click the Add a new device configuration Es button on the Main toolbar Enter the requested device information on the Add Device window Get device information part number model and so forth From the Device menu select Device Information On the Device Information window select the port on your computer to which the MLC is connected then click Get Info Delete a configuration In the Device Configuration tree click on the configuration name Select Delete Device from the Edit menu or click the Delete the selected device configuration or folder button ES
77. e 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 Asia 65 6383 4400 31 33 453 4040 3 e e S Ao Europe Japan 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 liable 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 3 800 633 9876 800 3987 6673 800 7339 8766 81 3 3511 7655 400 883 1568 971 4 2991800 800 633 9876 Inside USA Canada Only Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only 81 3 3511 7656 FAX Inside China Only 971 4 2991880 FAX
78. e to Its high or low state all functions programmed to the specified button are performed the same as they would be if the actual button on the front panel were pressed Placing the MLC in executive mode front panel lockout is an action available via this sub tab See Locking the front panel from the Digital Input port later in this section or refer to the MLC 62 configuration software help file for procedures Assigning commands to the Digital Input port On the Digital Input tab you can select commands or actions that will be triggered when the port detects a change from the high to low state and other commands that will be triggered when a change from the low to high state is detected Trigger Low to High Display Port NEC NP2000 7 y Display Port NEC NP2000 Power Off Input Component Input Computer 1 Input Computer 2 Input Computer 3 Trigger High to Low Input PC Card Viewer Input S Video Input Video Input LAN Video Mute On Display Port NEC NP2000 Power On Relay 1 Off Figure 56 Adding Commands to the Digital Input Port Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 57 To add commands to the Digital Input port 1 Connect a switch or sensor to the Digital Input port See Wiring the Digital Input Port in the Features Installation and Operation section for more information about connecting to this port 2 On the MLC 62 window select the Digital Inpu
79. ed Connect all cables and disconnect power from all devices at the source Insert the MLC unit into the mounted electrical box Secure the MLC to the box using two of the provided screws in the slots at the top and bottom of the unit Fasten the Decora wallplate onto the unit using two of the provided screws in the holes at the top and bottom Electrical Box MLC 62 D p am Decora a Wallplate Figure 30 Mounting the MLC 62 D in an Electrical Junction Box Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 26 Mounting to a Decora Mounting Bracket A one gang Decora style mounting bracket mud ring is provided with the MLC 62 D models If desired you can mount the MLC to this type of bracket instead of to an electrical box To mount the controller to a Decora style mounting bracket follow these steps 1 Cuta hole in the mounting surface large enough to accommodate the provided one gang mounting bracket Insert the mounting bracket into the hole Turn the two screws on the bracket so that the locking arms rotate behind the mounting surface until they clamp securely to it Do not overtighten 4 Place the MLC 62 D onto the bracket so that the oval screw holes at the top and bottom of the MLC line up with the oval holes at the top and bottom of the bracket 5 Place the wallplate onto the MLC front panel then attach both to the bracke
80. ed Configuration section or refer to the configuration software help file for information on these procedures 7 When finished configuring disconnect the USB cable from the MLC and replace the faceplate or return the MLC to its position in the installation surface NOTES Unlike the rear panel Host Config port which can also be used to configure the MLC the cable to the USB port cannot remain connected when the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK is mounted or when the MLC 62 D wallplate is attached If you want to upload a new configuration via USB after the MLC has been mounted you must detach the MLC 62 D wallplate or remove the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK unit from the installation surface See Accessing Covered Panel Features after Mounting later in this section for the procedures Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 25 Mounting the MLC 62 When the system has been cabled configured and tested the MLC can be installed in the wall or furniture Mounting the MLC 62 D You can mount the MLC 62 D to a UL approved electrical junction box or to a Decora mounting bracket included Mounting to an electrical junction box CAUTION Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly 1 ey E p Mount the electrical junction box in the wall or furniture following the directions provided with the box Configure the MLC front panel buttons and switch the faceplate if desir
81. ed onto the selected button In the example above the Power On command was selected for the On button 5 Click the green right arrow between the two Button Operations fields The selected driver command is displayed in the current commands field to the right of the Driver Sub tab When a command is added to a button a red triangle covers the upper left corner of the button on the screen In the example on the previous page the Mute button is set up as a toggle indicated by its division into two different colored sections When you click on it two fields labeled Toggle On and Toggle Off appear in the current commands field See ee Driver Relay Time Delay User Defined Actions lash Input Component Input Computer 1 Input Computer 2 Input Computer 3 P Display Port NEC NP3150 Video Mute On Input PC Card Viewer Input S Video Input Video Input LAN Video Mute On i 1 Video Mute Figure 53 Driver Sub tab and Current Commands Fields for a Toggle Button To add commands to a toggle button repeat steps 3 and 4 for each of these fields to add different commands to them See Setting the button modes later in this section for instructions on creating a toggle button 6 If desired repeat steps 3 through 5 to assign more commands to the button You can add multiple commands to any button including each portion of a toggle button After the configuration ha
82. ediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 50 If you selected the Display RS 232 port and want to keep the auto filled commands you need to add commands only to the last four buttons by default configured as input selection buttons and labeled PC Video Laptop and Mute If you have selected the IR or Serial port or if no power or volume commands are available with your driver you need to configure all of the buttons Relay 1 Pulse 1 second and Relay 2 Pulse 1 second commands are automatically added to the power On and Off buttons respectively on the RS models This is a common configuration that can be used to raise and lower a motorized screen that is connected to the Relay port To add driver commands to each button follow these steps and refer to the illustration on the previous page 1 Click the Front Panel tab to display the diagram of the front panel buttons 2 Click on the button to be configured The following occurs on the screen e A yellow box surrounds the selected button In the example on the previous page the display power On button was selected e The fields in the Button Settings section change to reflect the current settings for the selected button 3 On the Driver tab in the Button Operations section click the sign in front of the driver name to expand the menu and view the commands available with that driver 4 On the Driver sub tab click on the name of the command to be programm
83. eleted or renamed The default functions enable commands such as those for volume and power to be automatically added to the front panel buttons when you are using the Display port For more information on auto filling commands see Assigning driver commands to buttons earlier in this section Delete To remove a function from the list click on its name to highlight it then click the Delete button If a function is checked when you attempt to remove it you may need to click Delete twice once to deselect its check box and a second time to remove it from the list INPUT_CYCLE FOC Unleamed FOC Unleamed ENTER Unleamed Figure 63 Deleting a Function from the Edit the driver function list Screen Rename To rename a function on the list click on its name to highlight it then click the Rename button On the prompt that opens enter the new function name then click OK Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 64 When finished selecting and adding functions click Next to continue The Specify the connection settings for the device screen opens If you have not already done so connect a USB A to mini B cable or an RS 232 cable between the appropriate USB or serial ports on your computer and the MLC 62 See Configuring the MLC via the USB Port or Wiring the Host Config Port in the Features Installation and Operation section In the Commu
84. ements oococoocnconcnccocnnnocnnnocnnnonnnnos 6 Features Installation and Operation 7 WiStallatiGh Crear cornada 7 Panels and CONNECTOFS oooccccnncccoccnnnnncccnoconnnnnonos 8 Front and Left Side Panels oooooonncccccnnn 8 Se 12 Rear Panel Features vario 13 EEEE rasta bosdoa 15 Removing and Replacing the Faceplate 15 Replacing BUTTONS asnos solcciasaodl 17 Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Models Only 18 Wining TOF IR Controls asesinos 19 Wiring the Relays Port RS Models Only 20 Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models A 21 Wiring the Host Config Port 21 Connecting Power to the MLC 62 22 Configuring the MLC 62 via the USB Port 23 Mounting the MECOZ sections eli 26 Mounting the MLC 62 D sssri 26 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the PG ae RAS Misas boicot 28 Mounting the MLC 62 EU in a Raceway Using Spacers Optional ooccccccocccccc o 29 Accessing Covered Panel Features After POUT VAG rro E 30 Accessing the Covered MLC 62 D Front Panel Feature i scanrsandsasterserwdememenicaanaiens 30 Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features ooooo 31 Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode 32 Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons Sl Resetting the MLC 62 Using the Reset Button 32 NESARA sudoracion neues 33 Software based Configuration 35 About the MLC 62 Configuration Progr
85. en Example 18 On the Finished Learning IR Functions screen click Save to save the changes made to the driver 19 On the Save As window save the edited driver to your computer The default recommended location is your Driver2 folder at e Windows XP cADocuments and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 NOTE f you want to retain the previous version of the driver as well as your new version save the edited driver under a different name All Extron driver file names must be saved with eir extensions Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 78 F3 jbl_25_538_1 eir Ma lite_13_625_1 eir F 3m_1 201 2 eir PBamc 24 235_1 eir PB mara_3_635_2 eir Pnec_1_2 F 3m_1202_2 eir dali_31_315_1L eir P mara_6_636_2 eir Pnec_1_2 IW 3m_1_204_2 eir dali_31_315_2 eir mara_27_634_2 eir A nec_1_2 a 3m_1_209_2 eir 2 dish_7_374_1 eir 2 moni_10_697_2 eir nec_1_2 19 extr_2 443_1 eir Bmoni_10_698_2 ei Pnec_1_2 F extr_2 2540_1 eirr PBnec_1 731 2 eir PBnec_1 2 1 extr_2 2679_1 eir Bnec_1 732 2 eir Bnec_1 2 I extr_8_2277_1 eir PB nec_1_733_2 eir nec_1 3 E extr_17_2471_1 eir nec_1_734_2 eir nec_1_3 D extr_17_2552_1 er nec_1_735_2 eir nec_1_37 19 extr_31_2383_1 eir PBnec_1 736_2 eir PBnec_1 3 9 extr_31 2438_1 0ir F nec_1_737_2 eir D nec_10_3 2 jo 25 537_2 eir Bnec_1_738_20e r
86. en a new project In this basic configuration the buttons in the diagram are labeled to match the physical buttons installed in the MLC at the factory The screen buttons are also colored to indicate the grouping modes in which the front panel buttons are preset Depending on the model you selected the default configuration contains some commands assigned to certain buttons Button modes commands and labels can be changed as desired to create new MLC 62 configurations When you upload a configuration to the MLC the front panel buttons are grouped as specified and perform the commands assigned in the new configuration Command types for the buttons The following types of commands and functions can be added to the buttons via the sub tabs on the Front Panel screen Refer to the MLC 62 configuration software help file for details on each type of command and the procedure for assigning It e Driver commands The Driver sub tab lets you specity the commands that will be issued from the selected port IR IR S or RS 232 to the connected display device or switcher when the button is pressed on the front panel See Assigning driver commands to buttons on the next page e Relays The Relay sub tab lets you specify the relay commands that will be issued from the Relay port s when the button is pressed Devices connected to the Relay port could include a projector screen that is to be raised and lowered room lights that are turned on
87. fied for relay port x2 Values for K3 represent increments of 0 5 seconds and can range from 1 0 5 seconds to 255 approximately 130 seconds The MLC response includes status X23 for the specified relay port For K2 1 Relay 1 2 Relay 2 For x23 0 open disengaged 1 closed engaged Example 223710 Rly2 1 lt lt Relay port 2 will remain closed for pulse intervals of 0 5 seconds Toggle relay Xx2 20 Rly K2 x23 E Close and open relay port X2 Each time the command is issued the MLC toggles between the On and Off states The MLC response includes status x23 for the specified relay port Force relay on 24 2 Rly Ka 1 4 Set relay port X2 to remain closed on Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 86 ASCII Command Response Host to unit Unit to host Additional description Command Relay functions continued Force relay off 00 Rly x2 0 A Set relay port X2 to remain open off View relay state O 23 lt Show state of relay port x2 For X23 0 open 1 closed Digital Input data port View digital input state lt View status X6 of the Digital Input port For Xe 0 low Front panel lockout executive mode Off 0X Exe 0 lt Unlock front panel buttons On 1X Exe 1 el Lock all front panel buttons View X ql View front panel lockout status x11 For X11 0 off 1 on Device naming Set unit name Esc X12 CN lpn pa
88. ge Download install for current driver package Version 8 1 1 69 4 MB gt Download release notes for current driver package gt Click here to view Archived Drivers F JA BICID EJFIGIH IIIIKILIMINJO PIQI RISIT U V WI Xx Y Z AN Note Shaded items were recently added and are not included in the current driver package Model Number Product Interface Version Date Posted Driver tering tt Erehe Category Sheet Certified Magenta MultiView Matrix Serial Jul 16 2009 41 KB Matrix 8x8 Switcher a Marantz SR5004 Receiver Serial Mar 30 2010 52 KB Marantz ST7001 AM FM Tuner Serial Dec 2 2009 44 KB Marantz VS3002 Switcher Serial Mar 25 2010 35 KB Matrix Switch Matrix Serial Feb 11 2010 36 KB Corporation Switcher HD SDI Maxent MX Display Serial 1 Aug 5 2009 60 KB 42VM11 MechoShade Other Serial 1 Aug 26 2009 29 KB Systems 1Q485 ae E Mitsubishi EW270U Video Serial Jun 9 2010 44 KB Projector Mitsubishi EX51U Video Serial Aug 7 2009 58 KB Also compatible with Projector EXS2U SD510U XDS00U XDS500U ST XD510U Click here for complete Figure 48 Entering MLC 62 Driver Search Criteria 5 Click on the device name whose driver you want to download To download all the drivers in the current package click the Download install for driver package Version n link NOTES The Web site may contain additional drivers that became available after the current driver package was created These new driver
89. guration tab Mic TR Learning Wizard DI x Device Description Please select an appropriate version number for this diver To edit the rest of the fields check the Edit Device Description check box Device Type Display Manufacturer Sony gt Model Ps MS00ATWU Driver Version 2 Figure 73 Device Description Screen Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 71 5 If you want to make any changes to the Device Type Manufacturer or Model fields for your selected driver select the Edit Device Description check box and select or enter your edits in these three fields On the Edit the driver function list screen the default template list of functions for your selected device is displayed The Status column indicates which functions are currently part of the driver Learned and which can be added Unlearned D es Mic TR Learning Wizard E Edit the driver function list Add or delete driver functions and select the functions to be leamed O DOM leamed O ru leamed O Y C leamed O VOL leamed Ev VOL leamed O VIDEO2 Unleamed O VIDEO1 Unleamed O UP Unleamed oO SWAP Unleamed oO STILL leamed O SIZE Unleamed Rename in SE leamed x Next gt Figure 74 Edit the driver function list Screen Edit the driver by doing any of the following e Select unlearned functions to learn Select the check boxes for any unlearned functi
90. he MLC during configuration NOTE Do not use this port as the permanent power source for the MLC It should be used for power only during button and port configuration 1 If the MLC has already been installed access the USB port as follows e MLC 62 D Remove the wallplate from the unit to access the USB port which is located on the front panel behind the wallplate See Accessing the Covered MLC 62 D Front Panel Features later in this section e MLC 62 RS EU and MK Remove the MLC from the installation surface to access the USB port which is located on the left side panel See Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MK Side and Rear Panel Features later in this section 2 Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the USB configuration port and the USB port on your computer USB Cable MLC 62 D Front Panel Figure 26 USB Port Connection for MLC 62 D Models Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 23 3 010 NE Ma p S fi Mini Type B Type A USB GQ E USB Cable Ports eeo C 02 us E 20 NS E O O O O OL E O O O QO OOO 2 m O C On D0O0O O OC DO MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK
91. he MLC into the frame until the unit snaps into place Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting After the MLC is installed in the mounting surface you can still access the covered front panel features on the MLC 62 D and the side and rear panel features on the MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK using the following procedures Accessing the Covered MLC 62 D Front Panel Features After the MLC 62 D is mounted the following front panel items are covered by the wallplate IR sensor DIP switches Reset button and USB connector To access these controls remove the two screws at the top and bottom of the wallplate and lift it off the MLC as shown on the next page Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 30 DH e Q a Wallplate tg MLC 62 D Figure 35 Removing the MLC 62 D Wallplate Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features To access the MLC 62 RS EU or MK side and rear panel features after the MLC has been mounted you must remove the MLC from the installation surface leaving the metal mounting bracket attached Without the MLC unit to hold it in place the wall frame also is removed To remove the MLC from the mounting surface 1 Insert the flat tip of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small flat headed screwdriver in the center of the right or left edge of the MLC between the MLC and the wall frame 2 Press the
92. he device configuration tree on the MLC 62 window select the port to which your device will be connected ports are listed below the names of their configurations For RS models it is recommended that you start with the Display port labeled RS 232 on the rear panel When you click on a port name the Port Configuration screen Is displayed in the right section of the MLC 62 window You can also click the Port Configuration tab to display it ALS MLC62 Configuration Program Unnamed Project Front Panel Digtal Input Port Configuration Advanced Configuration Device Conference Rim 7 Port Display Port Port Type Figure 51 Port Configuration Tab Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 47 RS models only Optional If you selected Serial Port representing the IR S port on the rear panel in step 2 and want to configure the IR S port for IR select IR Port from the Port Type drop down menu When you select the IR Port option Serial Port changes to IR Port on the device configuration tree NOTE l the device configuration you are creating is for IR only or if you selected Display Port representing the RS 232 port on the rear panel from the device configuration tree the Port Type menu is unavailable If you selected the Serial IR S port in step 2 the Port Type menu has two options IR Port and Serial Port Serial Port is the default If you will be using IR commu
93. ing the remote control button and the MLC is sensing an IR signal and capturing a function the Activity LED on the MLC front panel blinks amber rapidly After approximately 1 second or when VOL you see the graphic below the command DOWNLOADING name change to Downloading and the MAS message field display Release the button on the remote if it is still being held release the remote control button When the capture is complete the graphic on the screen changes to Capture VOL Successful The check box for the learned command is cleared and the status of the command Skip this function changes to Learned Release the button on the remote if itis still being held Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 76 NOTES f you do not press a button within 7 seconds or if the remote control is not correctly aimed at the MLC sensor the capture procedure is timed out and the screen displays a message indicating that the function was not captured The check box for the command remains checked and the status for the function changes to Failed If the remote control is aimed properly at the MLC IR sensor the MLC front panel Activity LED blinks amber rapidly 16 The wizard displays the next unlearned command on the list and restarts the process described in step 15 Repeat this procedure for each desired command until all have been processed e If the MLC arrives at a command
94. instructions on the Driver Install wizard screens to complete installation of the driver package The drivers are all placed in the Driver2 folder NOTES By default the drivers that you download are stored in the Driver2 folder on your computer located at e Windows XP cADocuments and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 The MLC Configuration Program supports only driver package 8 1 or later Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 40 NOTE The DVD may contain additional drivers that became available after the current driver package was created These new drivers may be on the DVD but not have been incorporated into the driver package If you want to ensure that you are getting all the drivers currently available use the configuration program to download the drivers See Downloading the Drivers Using the Configuration Program earlier in this section To download a single driver a Optional From the Select Interface Type drop down menu select IR or Serial 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 drivers of the selected type 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 drive
95. l IR and relay ports On the Digital Input tab you can assign commands to the high and low states of the Digital Input port When the switch or sensor connected to the port is activated for example motion or temperature change is detected a switch button is pressed or a key is turned the port crosses the threshold into its other state This triggers the MLC Relay Display or Serial port to issue specified commands to the devices connected to them The connected devices then perform actions in response to these commands Configuring the Digital Input port is optional Example You could configure the Digital Input port so that when a button is pressed or a key is turned on a connected switch the projector connected to the Display or Serial port powers on the room lights connected to one of the Relay ports turn off and the motorized projector screen connected to the other Relay port lowers Switches and Sensors Most types of switches and sensors can be connected to the Digital Input port Switches can be any type for example a key that turns one or two buttons or a rocker Switch operation can be momentary the action is performed only while the switch is held or latching the switch remains in the position to which it was set and the action continues until the switch is put in its other position Sensors can include motion sensors temperature sensors current sensors and so forth Port states The Digital Input port has
96. lifiers audio amplifiers speakers twisted pair and fiber optic equipment video scalers AN signal processors dassroom sound field systems and high resolution cable Extron offers solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a vanety of environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command and control centers and more j 5 T d For the latest product Products a E Sei informatian vitit f w Ware EAEN Cor Find a product and view available files rid install control and configuration software Firmware A Install firmware Get viewers amp utilities here Figure 41 Software Button on the Disk Opening Screen 3 On the Control Software screen scroll to locate the MLC 62 and click the Install link in the far right column 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 36 Obtaining Device Drivers The Extron drivers are control files libraries of commands created by Extron that are specific to a particular display device or switcher There are different sets of drivers for serial RS 232 and IR control Before you can use the configuration software to configure the MLC buttons and ports the necessary drivers must be loaded onto your computer You must then load the appropriate driver for your device to the MLC in order to configure it to control the device Serial
97. mation on checking compatibility Example Esc DIMQ lt 002 100 lt Display the current device compatibility number 002 100 Major number is 002 minor number is 100 Request controller part number N 60 100n nn lt lt Show the MLC 62 part number MLC 62 RS D 60 1005 02 MLC 62 RS EU 60 1005 35 MLC 62 IR D 60 1006 02 Query model name MLCe62eRSeD lt or Show the name of the MLC 62 MLC 62eRSeEU or model MLCe62 ReD lt Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 87 ASCII Command Response Command rr Unit to host Additional description Reset Erase Configuration reset Esc ZXXX lt ZapXXX lt Reset the MLC 62 configuration to the factory default Query LED status View LED status Esc LC lt e is a 32 digit number of The LEDs are numbered as follows 1 Transmit red 2 Transmit green 3 6 Display text LEDs 1 through 4 7 Button row 1 first LED 8 Button row 1 second LED 18 Button row 2 first LED 9 12 Volume text LEDs 1 through 4 1D e ste 13 17 Volume LEDs 1 through 5 or Lo 20 Button row 3 first LED 21 Button row 3 second LED 19 Button row 2 second LED ST rc 21 050 22 24 Button row 4 second LED 25 Button row 4 third LED 26 32 Not used always 0 23 y 25 _APTOP MUTE 22 Button row 3 third LED APTO e3 23 Button row 4 first LED Exifron Example Esc LC Buttons 7 and 8 Button Row 4 Buttons 5 and 6 Not u
98. mbers and Accessories 0c ccccccccccccecccccsccccccccesscceseceaseess 89 SONS A 89 Part Numbers and Accessories 93 Included Parts ccccccceccecececcceucecececucucenens 93 PC COSSOMES asii da titi 95 Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e Contents V Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e Contents vi Introduction This section gives an overview of the guide and describes the MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers and their features Topics that are covered include e About This Guide e About the MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e System Requirements About This Guide This guide provides detailed information and best practice recommendations about cabling and configuring the Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers and reference information about specifications dimensions and programming of the controllers Throughout this guide the MLC 62 controllers are interchangeably referred to as MLC 62 MLC or controller About the MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers The Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers are panels that control a wide range of audio video systems in any classroom meeting facility or auditorium via RS 232 or IR control They act as extended remote control panels featuring eight optionally six labeled backlit buttons that can be configured to control power input switching and volume on a display device or switcher If desired you can replace the
99. nction list Screen The screen also contains the following buttons e Select All Selects the check boxes for all functions on the list e Clear Clears all selected check boxes e Add Click this button to add a function that is not currently on the command list On the Enter new function name prompt enter a name for the function you want to add then click OK The new function is added to the list on the Edit the driver function list screen and its check box is automatically selected If you do not want to learn any of the new commands at this time you can deselect their check boxes Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 63 RGB_1 POWER_ON Unleamed POWER_OFF POWER Mute On Mute Off ao K MS MENU Unleamed iO LEFT Unleamed la INPUT_CYCLE Unleamed FOC Unleamed MI FOC Unleamed Figure 62 Adding New Driver Functions to the Edit the driver function list Screen NOTES Functions that you add are shown in gray because they are not part of the default list Functions whose names are shown in BLACK TEXT on this screen are part of the default template of functions for the driver These functions cannot be removed from the list however they can be left unchecked if you do not want to include them in the driver Functions that are not part of the default template or have been added to the driver Shown in grayed text can be d
100. nd Operation 15 4 To attach the faceplate line up the pegs in upper left and lower right corners on the back of the faceplate with the two diagonal holes on the MLC main board 5 Press the faceplate onto the board with the pegs in the holes until the tabs at the top and bottom of the faceplate snap into their slots on the board See the illustration below Insert peg on faceplate into hole Insert peg on faceplate into hole Figure 13 Attaching the Faceplate MLC 62 D Removing and replacing the MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK faceplates The MLC 62 RS EU and MK are each provided with an eight button and a six button faceplate and matching wall frame the MLC 62 RS EU is RAL9010 white the MLC 62 RS MK is white However you may want to remove the faceplate to change buttons or to replace it with a different one 1 Remove the MLC 62 RS EU faceplate as follows a On the right and left edges of the MLC faceplate are two pairs of slots into which two small tabs on either side of the MLC fit Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into one of the side slots Figure 14 Removing the Faceplate MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 16 b Press inward with the screwdriver until the tab snaps free of its slot n Repeat steps a and b for the other tab on the same side of the faceplate Lift
101. ng the Faceplate earlier in this section 2 From the front of the faceplate press the button pair to be replaced backward through its slots in the faceplate until the membrane containing the two buttons is free 3 On the back of the faceplate place the new pair of buttons through the two slots in which they will be installed Line up the two pegs in the upper left and lower right corners of the new button membrane see the illustration at right with the holes located at opposite corners of the empty pair of slots in the faceplate Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 17 Figure 16 Replacing a Button Pair 4 Press the two buttons into the faceplate until the pegs on the membrane are seated in the corresponding holes 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for any additional buttons that you want to replace then reattach the faceplate Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Models Only The MLC 62 RS D MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK can send out RS 232 commands through the IR S or the RS 232 port to control a display device or switcher that Is connected to the port Connecting to the RS 232 port The RS 232 port is a unidirectional serial port to which you can connect a display device or switcher for control via RS 232 as follows NOTE In the configuration software this port is called the Display Port 1 Connect the Rx pin on the display device or switcher to the Tx pin of the
102. nges to the following settings Auto shut off display power after being inactive for From this menu select the number of minutes the MLC will remain idle with no front panel buttons pressed before it sends a power off command to shut down the display The range is none to 480 minutes When powering up delay for From this menu select the number of seconds the display device takes to warm up after the MLC Power On button is pressed The range is none to 300 seconds The MLC Power On button blinks rapidly during this warm up period If the display device is connected to the Display port the warm up and cool down delays are automatically filled in when the device driver is added during port configuration if these functions are available with the driver When powering down delay for From this menu select the number of seconds the display device takes to cool down after the MLC Power Off button is pressed The range is none to 300 seconds The MLC Power Off button blinks slowly during this cool down period Disable buttons when Display Power is Off Select this check box to disable all the MLC front panel buttons except the Power buttons when the display device is powered off Enable 2 second hold on Power Off Select this check box to require that the MLC Power Off button be held for 2 seconds in order to power off the display device After 2 seconds the Power Off command is sent the button
103. nication Settings section select the radio button for port type to which you connected in step 5 USB Port or Serial Port and select the port name from the appropriate Port drop down menu Optional If desired you can verity the connection between the computer and the MLC and check device information such as part number model name and firmware version as follows a If you have multiple MLC 62s and are not sure if the one that you want to program is connected select the Flash LEDs while identifying check box in the Connected Device Information section b Click Identify If you selected the Flash LEDs while identifying check box the front panel buttons blink while the computer is obtaining information about the connected MLC showing you which MLC is connected to the selected port The Connected Device Information field is populated with information about the connected MLC EE IR Learning Wizard Specify the connection settings for the device Select the port type and port name to which the device is connected to the PC Communication Sati USB Port Port Extron USB Device 0 Figure 64 Specify the connection settings for the device Screen Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 65 8 Click Next The Learn the selected IR function s screen displays a list of the functions that you selected previously with all their check boxes selected If you added a function on the
104. nication with the device connected to the IR S port select IR Port from this menu When you select the IR Port option Serial Port changes to IR Port on the configuration tree Optional Set the driver display filters If you want to display only a selected portion of the available drivers set filters for this field by making selections from the drop down menus in the Driver Filters section e Device Type Select the type of device the MLC will control from the port being configured for example DVD switcher or Video Projector Only drivers of the selected type are displayed in the Available Drivers field Select Any Device Type to display all device types for which you have drivers Manufacturer Select the manufacturer of the device that will be connected to the port for example 3M Sony or Leica Only drivers made by the selected manufacturer are displayed in the Available Drivers field Select Any Manufacturer to display drivers from all manufacturers Version Select Latest Version to display only the latest version of device drivers or Any Version to display all versions of drivers After you make each menu selection all drivers downloaded in step 1 that meet your selected criteria are displayed in the Available Drivers field to the right In the Available Drivers window select the driver for the device that will be connected to the port Click Add Driver The name of the selected device driver is displayed in the
105. o 1 that is the first digit represents LED 32 the second digit represents LED 31 and so forth The last digit represents LED 1 The LEDs are numbered as follows 1 Transmit red 2 Transmit green 3 through 6 Four LEDs behind Display text 7 Button row 1 first LED button 1 8 Button row 2 second LED button 2 9 through 12 Four LEDs behind Volume text 13 through 17 Volume level indicator LEDs 1 through 5 18 Button row 2 first LED button 3 19 Button row 2 second LED button 4 20 Button row 3 first LED button 5 21 Button row 3 second LED lights only if buttons 5 and 6 are combined 22 Button row 3 third LED button 6 23 Button row 4 first LED button 7 24 Button row 4 second LED lights only if buttons 7 and 8 are combined 25 Button row 4 third LED button 8 26 through 32 Not used always 0 Each digit in the x212 number can be O through 4 representing the following possible LED statuses O off 1 dim 2 on bright 3 slow blink 4 fast blink NOTE Unless otherwise indicated commands are not case sensitive Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 85 Command response Table for SIS Commands ASCII Command Response Host to unit Unit to host Additional description Command Button selection Trigger a button Esc B X1 BTNO BtnoB dl Execute the command s programmed to button X1 This
106. ode which adds flexibility by enabling two different sets of commands to be executed with alternating presses of the button e Built in speaker A speaker provides audible feedback when buttons are pressed to confirm user actions e Inactivity timer for display shutoff An adjustable timer controls automatic shutdown after a specified period of inactivity Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Introduction Front panel security lockout If the MLC 62 RS D is installed in an unsecured environment where easy access is not desirable a security lockout feature can be implemented to lock out all front panel controls Activity LED An LED on the MLC front panel lights red green or amber to indicate button presses the transfer of data front panel lockout and other actions Section 508 Compliant The MLC 62 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 MLC 62 Configuration Software The included MLC 62 Configuration Program is used to configure the MLC buttons and ports via an RS 232 or USB 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
107. oject closes the current one 1 Open the MLC software by selecting the MLC icon from the Start menu your computer desktop By default the software is located at All Programs Extron Electronics MLC 62 MLC 62 The Start Options window opens in front of the MLC 62 window 2 On the Start Options window select the Create a New Project radio button 3 Click OK The Add Device dialog box opens Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 44 4 On the Add Device window enter a name for your MLC in the Device Name field Select the MLC 62 model from the Select Model drop down list Sale VES Select Model MLC 62 RS D hal MLC 62 RS MK MLC 62 IR D Figure 49 Add Device Window with Select Model Menu Displayed Click OK The MLC 62 main window opens PERE Configuration Program Unnamed Project 5 6 Ele Edit Device D Hli 00 Help Model MLC 62 RS D Button Ted Reset Reset al front panel buttons to default Pess Extron Driver Relay Time Delay User Defined Actions Fash Memory Usage 2 _ 10 x Figure 50 The MLC 62 Main Window The MLC 62 window is divided into the following major sections see the illustration above a The device configuration tree enables you to store multiple device configurations organize them and save them all as a single project file b The Front Panel
108. on only IR and RS 232 display control drivers can be downloaded and used to configure the controller e Relays RS models Two relay ports enable control of room devices such as lights motorized screens and projector lifts e Digital Input RS models A Digital Input port enables monitoring of a switch or sensor to control devices e IR Learning The MLC 62 can be configured by IR learning using the remote control of a switcher or display device to create a driver that enables the MLC to control the device e Device drivers A wide variety of Extron certified ready to use device drivers are available via the MLC 62 configuration software the provided MLC 62 software disk and the Extron Web site www extron com e USB configuration port The MLC 62 can be configured via a USB mini B port located on the rear or side panel depending on the model This port can also temporarily provide power to the MLC during configuration e Volume adjustment buttons with LED level indication Individual up and down buttons for audio level control with five LEDs that indicate current audio settings e Macro capability Each button can be configured to execute multiple actions through the serial or IR control ports For example a button can be configured so that a single press triggers commands to turn on a display select the RGB input of the display and trigger a relay e Toggling Buttons can be placed in toggle m
109. on was entered No response is required from the host The MLC sends the following copyright message only when it first powers on c Copyright 2010 Extron Electronics MLC 62 Vx xx 60 100n nn where Vx xx is the firmware version number and n is the MLC 62 model number This message does not appear with a USB connection Error Responses If the MLC 62 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 teed The following error response codes can be returned E10 Invalid command or parameter E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Not valid for this configuration E22 Busy Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 83 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 ICR OD Qo AND ron NRO WOH t lt 5DR gt lt ZTVO c 3 Oe CIoiMi oo B J R Z b j r Z Symbol definitions CR LF carriage return line feed hex OD OA Soft carriage return no line feed hex OD Web Space
110. onal IR Emitters if used and any switches or sensors needed for other room devices such as lights a motorized screen and so forth See the following sections later in this section as needed for cabling information e Rear Panel Features e Wiring for RS 232 Control e Wiring for IR Control e Wiring the Relays Port e Wiring the Digital Input Port Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 7 L Wire and connect the MLC power supply See Connecting Power to the MLC 62 later in this section Connect all other power cords and turn on all the devices including the MLC L Connect a configuration cable from the computer to the MLC 62 by doing either of the following e Connect a USB A to mini B cable to the MLC USB configuration port and to a USB port on your computer See Configuring the MLC 62 via the USB Port later in this section e Connect an RS 232 cable to the provided 3 pin connector and connect it between the MLC Host Contig port and the computer serial port See Wiring the Host Config Port later in this section Download and install the MLC 62 Configuration Program See Installing the Configuration Software in the Software based Configuration section Download or create drivers for the devices you will be connecting See Obtaining Device Drivers or Configuring Using IR Learning in the Software based Configuration section
111. ons that you want to include in the driver Only the commands checked on this screen will be learned and added to the driver e Select all functions to learn Click Select All to select the check boxes for all functions on the list e Deselect all functions Click Clear to clear all selected check boxes e Add a function to the list Click Add to add a function that does not currently appear on the command list On the Enter new function name prompt enter a name for the function you want to add then click OK The new function is added to the list on the Edit the driver function list screen and its check box is automatically selected If you do not want to learn any of the new commands at this time you can deselect their check boxes Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 72 E POWER_OFF POWER El a E u o de O INPUT_CYCLE Unleamed Y FOC Unleamed M FOC Unleamed Figure 75 New Driver Functions on the Edit the driver function list Screen Functions that you add are shown in gray because they are not part of the default list Functions whose names are shown in BLACK TEXT on this screen are part of the default template of functions for the driver These default functions cannot be removed from the list or renamed however they can be left unchecked if you do not want to include them in the driver Functions that are not part of the default template
112. opens displaying all drivers that have been selected or previously downloaded to your computer Driver Subcriptions Download Lo Lei ing 209_2 eir Waiting 1_210_2 eir Waiting 1_201_2 eir Waiting 202 2er Waiting 1_211_2eir Waiting _212_2ei Waiting 1_200_2 eir Waiting _1_204_2 eir Waiting 3M Video Projector 3m_1 T S is T a 3 Figure 43 Driver Subscription Download Screen e Ifa driver on the list is new for your computer it has the designation Waiting in the Status column e Ifa driver already exists on your computer its designation is Already in Driver Catalog 1 NOTE You must have an active connection to the internet to download the drivers On the Driver Subscription Download window click Begin to download the drivers listed in the Driver File section While the download is in progress e The Progress Bar indicates the progress of the download e The Elapsed Time field shows the amount of time that has passed since the download process started e As each new driver is downloaded its designation in the Status column changes to Completed Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 38 6 When the progress bar and the Status column indicate that the download has completed click Close to close the Driver Subscription Download window Driver Subscriptions Download dali_31_315_1 eir tal E ki 74_1 eir
113. ou do not want the computer to connect to Windows Update to search the Web for example if the driver is already present on your computer Click Next On the next screen make sure that the Install the software automatically Recommended radio button is selected then click Next You do not need to insert a disk Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 24 Found New Hardware Wizard gt A Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Extron USB Device if your hardware came with an installation CD aE or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Petree ett ete ett LE A LI A ter vista IE C Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 29 Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the MLC 62 via the USB port This driver is loaded to the computer hard drive when the MLC 62 configuration program is installed 5 When the Completed screen appears click Finish to close the wizard NOTE This wizard appears only the first time you connect the MLC to each USB port You do not see the wizard again unless you connect the MLC to a different USB port on your computer 6 Configure the MLC ports and buttons as desired using the MLC 62 configuration program See the Software bas
114. panel button Is pressed e Relays The Relay sub tab lets you specity relay commands that will be issued trom the Relay ports when a change in state is detected Devices connected to the Relay port could include a projector screen that is to be raised and lowered room lights that are turned on and off or a low voltage controller L C to which a device is connected Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 56 e Time delays The Time Delay sub tab lets you insert a delay of a specified number of seconds between functions when multiple commands have been assigned to the port You can set the amount of seconds that the MLC waits after issuing a command before It issues the next one The delay period can be from 0 5 to 90 seconds in 0 5 second increments e User Defined commands The User Defined sub tab lets you enter commands in ASCII or hexadecimal including SIS commands to assign display functions that are not pre defined in your device driver These commands can be entered in either or both Trigger fields to apply them to the high or low state of the Digital Input port Refer to the user manual for the display device or switcher to find out what commands are Supported e Actions The Actions sub tab lets you add all the commands assigned to a front panel button to either of the Trigger states of the Digital Input port emulating the press of another button When the Digital Input port detects a chang
115. process e If any captures fail you can click Start again to retry capturing any unlearned commands Check boxes for functions that failed to be captured remain selected The example below shows a Learn the selected IR function s screen after a completed IR Learning process Mic IR Learning Wizard Learn the selected IR function s seoooool Press the Start button when ready and follow the prompts as the functions are captured and processed PIP Mute On Mute OH leamed MENU Failed INPUT_4 Failed Figure 67 Example of a Completed IR Capture If you want to add more commands to the driver after completing the IR Learning process click the Back button until the Edit the driver function list screen is displayed Select the desired additional functions then click Next until you return to the Learn the selected IR function s screen Repeat step 12 to add the selected functions Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 14 When finished click Next A summary page appears showing properties of the device for which you created the new IR driver and the number of functions learned 101 x FE IR Learning Wizard 3 Finished Learning IR Functions Figure 68 Finished Learning IR Functions Screen Example 15 On the Finished Learning IR Functions screen click Save to save the new driver 16 On the Save As window save the new driver to your computer The defa
116. r the wallplate of the MLC 62 D and on the left side panel of the MLC 62 RS EU To access these controls after installation remove the wallplate of the MLC 62 D or remove the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK and its wall frame from the installation surface See Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting later in this section for the removal procedures Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation MLC 62 RS D The MLC 62 RS D front panel by default contains eight buttons and the indicator LEDs for volume and activity Other controls and connectors are located on the front panel behind the MLC wallplate To access these features that are covered during normal operation you must remove the wallplate See Accessing the Covered MLC 62 D Front Panel Features later in this section A o lc DISPLAY 6 D 2 gt IO O E ca LO el HO O LAPTOP MUTE Extron o Oo o Oo Oo Ce No LAPTOP MUTE Extrom Wallplate Attached Wallplate Removed Figure 6 MLC 62 RS D Front Panel MLC 62 IR D The MLC 62 IR D front panel by default contains two double sized input buttons in place of the four single buttons on the MLC 62 RS D see the illustration below All other front panel features are the same as those on the MLC 62 RS D DISPLAY VOLUME o o o Oo o VIDEO Extrom Figure 7 MLC 62 IR D Front Panel Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Inst
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118. ranty cooocccccnncnnnccnnnnncnonccnnnnnnnnnnos 3 years parts and labor NOTES All nominal levels are at 10 Specifications are subject to change without notice Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 92 Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts These items are included with the MLC 62 Series controller MLC 62 RS D Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 RS D MediaLink Controller Includes 1 black and 1 white eight button faceplate di 12 VDC 1 A external power supply PS 1210C 70 775 01 Front faceplate black eight button Includes additional buttons with assorted labels 70 6088 12 Front faceplate white eight button Includes additional buttons with assorted labels US Decora wallplate black Decora wallplate white Extron Tweeker slotted Philips 1 screwdriver MLC 62 Series Setup Guide ARAN 1 gang Decora style mud ring mounting bracket black 2 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connectors 4 3 5 mm 2 pole captive screw connectors Extron Software Products disc MLC 62 IR D Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 IR D MediaLink Controller Includes 1 black 1 white six button faceplate 60 1006 02 12 VDC 1 A external power supply PS 1210C 70 775 01 IR Emitter and Shield kit 70 283 01 Front faceplate black six button Includes additional buttons with assorted labels 70 688 02 Front f
119. re a mutually exclusive group only one of the buttons can be selected at a time The selected button lights brightly and remains lit when selected All other input buttons remain dimly lit The fourth button labeled Mute is set in Toggle mode and is not grouped with the others MLC 62 IR D Two double sized buttons are grouped in input mode and are mutually exclusive This button behavior can be changed via the configuration software See Setting the button modes in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file for more information Reset LED Indicates the status of a reset in progress Reset button Press this reset button to initiate factory firmware or configuration resets See Resetting the MLC 62 Using the Reset Button later in this section USB configuration port Connect a USB cable USB A to mini B between your computer and this port to configure the MLC via the configuration software and to update the firmware This port can also provide power to the MLC during configuration NOTE Do not use this port as the permanent power source for the MLC It should be used for power only during button and port configuration On the MLC 62 D models the USB port is located at the right edge of the front panel behind the wallplate To access this port after installation you must remove the wallplate from the unit On the MLC 62 RS EU and MK the USB port
120. rs list d Right click on the name of the desired driver From the pop up menu select Save Target As Model Number Product Category Inte sl al 3M 7300 Display Se al 3M 7340 Display Se C 3M s00 Piramal ase a mm 3M 8s00 N le ma3m si0 Penin NewTab e a a 3M 820 PPP fe HE 3M 820 Save Target As le mm3m 920 tect fe M 3M 920 cu E M 3M 920 Copy je 3M DMS CopyShortcut E 3M DMS paste 3M DMS E 3M pms 2 Blog with Windows Live E I EEF E mail with Windows Live 3 4 Translate with Live Search E 3M MPS eee e all 3M MP8 Add to Favorites je E 3M S20 i TE le 23m sao Append Link Target to Existing PDF k Append to Existing PDF Convert Link Target to Adobe PDF Convert to Adobe PDF Properties 1 Figure 46 Saving a Single Driver to the Computer e On the Save window that opens save the driver file in the Driver2 folder Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 41 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 link on the left panel of the Download Center screen 3 From the menu on the Device Drivers screen select MLC 62 Series training O rll Blot a z Ts 7 B 7 a AE Home mi Jobs E gt Login EJ Press ml Contac Download Home Devi
121. s Setup Guide 2 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connectors 4 3 5 mm 2 pole captive screw connectors Extron Software Products disc Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories 94 Accessories These optional items can be ordered separately Number English button kit 70 728 01 MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK models MLC 62 RS MK French German button kit 70 728 11 MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK models MLC 62 RS MK MLA VC10 Volume Control Module 60 502 01 All MPA 152 Stereo Power Amplifier 15 watts per channel MPA 401 Mono Power Amplifier 40 watts per channel MPA 181T Mono Integrated Mini Power Amplifier 70 V 18 watts per channel MLS 100A Four Input Stereo Audio MediaLink Switcher MLS 102 VGA Two Input VGA and Four Input Stereo Audio MediaLink Switcher MLS 304SA Four Input MediaLink Switcher with stereo amplifier 60 844 01 All 60 845 01 All 60 747 01 All 60 497 01 All 60 497 04 All 60 550 02 All USB CFG Cable type A to mini B configuration cable 26 6054 06 All MLC IR RS 232 one projector communication cable plenum 35 MLM 62 D 8B faceplate replacement kit 70 688 12 MIS 152 IRS ID 8 button MLC 62 D models only MLC 62 IR D MLM 62 D 6B faceplate replacement kit 70 688 02 MLC 62 RS D 6 button MLC 62 D models only MLC 62 IRD 20 02 130 All Extron MLC 62 Media
122. s been uploaded to the MLC when you press the button the commands are performed in the order they appear in the Button Operations field Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 51 Removing Commands To remove a command from a button 1 In the current command display field click to highlight the command that you want to remove 2 Click the Remove button 4 above the current command field Reordering Commands When a button has multiple commands assigned to it you can specify the order in which the commands are performed as follows 1 In the current command display field select the command that you want to move 2 Click the green Move Up or Move Down arrow button Y above the current command field to move the selected command higher or lower on the list The commands are performed in the order they are listed in this field Automatic button settings for the Display port RS models only If you select the Display port to configure the software automatically adds the following commands if available with the selected driver to the power On power Off and Volume buttons e Power and volume commands are added to the MLC front panel Power and Volume buttons The diagram on the Front Panel tab reflects these changes e Warm up and cool down periods are specified for projectors and displays See Selecting display power settings later in this section e The Serial Port settings are selected
123. s e Software based Configuration 52 e Single switch Silver The button functions independently of all other buttons A single press issues a single command e Single power Gold and orange In Single Power mode the button toggles between issuing a power on and a power off command This mode is similar to Toggle mode except for warm up and cool down periods during which the button blinks Only one button at a time can be set to Single Power mode and only if no other power buttons have been defined e Group1 Blue Group2 Pink Buttons in either of these modes function the same as in Input mode Use these modes if you want to form groups of buttons in addition to your Input mode group For more detailed information on button modes and their uses refer to the MLC 62 configuration software help file Default button mode settings For the default configuration the button modes are set as described below To save time when getting started it is recommended that you assign commands that are appropriate for the current mode of each button For example if you assign an Input Video command to the blue Video button which is in input mode you ensure that only the video input is selected when you press that button and you do not have to change the button mode or label e On and Off buttons buttons 1 and 2 Set to Power On and Power Off modes gold e Vol and Vol buttons buttons 3 and 4 Set to Volume mode green e
124. s may be on the Web site but not have been incorporated into the driver package If you want to ensure that you are getting all the drivers currently available use the configuration program to download the drivers See Downloading the Drivers using the Configuration Program earlier in this section 6 On the Download Center screen enter the requested information and click the Download drivername 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 cADocuments and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 43 Creating an MLC 62 Configuration Getting Started To use the MLC 62 to control devices you must create one or more configurations for it using the MLC 62 configuration program A configuration is a set of specifications for button command assignments and port parameters that enable the MLC 62 to control your display device or switcher After you have downloaded and installed the software and device drivers perform the procedures described on the following pages to create MLC configurations NOTE Configurations can be created away from the job site and without the MLC being connected to the computer Overview of Steps to Crea
125. screwdriver head inward to release the tab holding the MLC in place in the wall frame See the illustration below DISPLAY WS VOLUME LAPTOP MUTE JExtrom Figure 36 Pressing the Release Tab to Remove the MLC from the Mounting Surface 3 Pry the MLC upward until it is free of the installation surface then lift the unit out To reinstall the MLC place it in the wall frame then press the unit into the metal mounting bracket until all four tabs snap into their slots Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 31 Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode To prevent accidental changes to settings the MLC features a front panel security lockout executive mode for disabling access to controls When front panel lockout is enabled all the front panel buttons are disabled If a button is pressed all the buttons flash rapidly three times to indicate lockout but no action occurs You can lock and unlock the front panel by the following methods e Front panel buttons e The MLC 62 configuration software See Locking the front panel from the Digital Input port in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file e SIS commands See the Front panel lockout executive mode commands in the SIS Control section Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons To lock the front panel using the buttons press
126. se buttons with ones having different labels which also are provided with the controller The buttons can be configured via the MLC 62 Windows based contiguration software All models can control a projector display or switcher via IR In addition the MLC 62 RS models can control display devices switchers and various other items such as lights a projector lift or a motorized screen via RS 232 IR relays or digital input The MLC 62 controllers are housed in secure compact one gang sized enclosures which can be mounted on a wall or furniture with or without an electrical junction box or mounting bracket MLC 62 Models The MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers include the following models MLC 62 IR D US model Controls devices by IR only has a one gang Decora faceplate and fits in a one gang US electrical box MLC 62 RS D US model Controls devices by RS 232 IR relays and digital input has a one gang Decora faceplate and fits in a one gang US electrical box MLC 62 RS EU European model Controls devices by RS 232 IR relays and digital input has a one gang Jung frame and fits over a standard one gang EU electrical box MLC 62 RS MK UK model Controls devices by RS 232 IR relays and digital input has a standard MK sized frame and fits into a standard one gang MK electrical box Extron MLC 62 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction 1 The four MLC 62 models have the same button functionality an
127. sed Button Row 3 LED No 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 ole rales ITE which each digit represents the status of an LED on the MLC 62 front panel n X212 the LEDs are represented in descending order from 32 to 1 that is the first digit represents LED 32 the second digit represents LED 31 and so on The last digit represents LED 1 Each digit in K212 can be 0 through 4 representing the following possible LED statuses 0 off 1 dim 2 on bright 3 slow blink 4 fast blink 00000001111121100000111124111104 lt 4 Buttons 3 and 4 Button Row 2 Volume Indicators _ l 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 This example is illustrated in the diagram below In this LED status number for example the first digit on the right LED 1 represents the red Transmit LED Its status is 4 which indicates that it is blinking rapidly The LEDs behind the display text 3 through 6 have a status of 1 which means they are dimly lit Buttons 1 and 2 Transmit Green Button Row 1 Transmit Behind Volume Text Behind Display Text Red 1110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 88 Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories This section contains the specifications for all models of the MLC 62 and lists names and part numbers of included parts and optional accessories for the product Topics that are covered include e Specifications
128. t Port Extron USB Device 0 C Serial Port Pot COM1 Figure 84 Device Connection Screen 4 Inthe Communication Settings left section of the Device Connection window select the port to which the MLC is connected a Select the USB Port or Serial Port radio button for the type of port to which the target MLC is connected on your computer b From the drop down menu for the selected port type choose the port name 5 Optional If necessary identify the MLC 62 device connected to the selected port If you have multiple connected MLC 62s and do not know to which port the target MLC device is connected the following procedure can help you to ensure that you have selected the right port a Inthe Connected Device Information right section select the Flash LEDs while identifying check box b Click Identify While the computer is obtaining information about the connected MLC 62 the front panel buttons blink showing you which MLC is connected to the selected port The fields in the Connected Device Information section are populated with information about the connected MLC c If the MLC connected to the selected port is not the desired one repeat steps a and b until you locate the port with your target MLC 6 Click OK A window opens displaying a progress bar for the reset While the reset is in progress the MLC front panel buttons light then go dark 7 When the reset is complete the progress window closes and
129. t using two of the provided screws in the holes at the top and bottom Wall Mounting Bracket MLC62RSD amp Wallplate Ra Figure 31 Mounting the MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 27 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK CAUTION Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly To mount the MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK to an electrical box 1 Attach the provided metal mounting bracket to the mounted electrical box using two of the included screws in the slots at the top and bottom of the bracket To keep the MLC securely in place and prevent it from being easily pulled from its mounting surface ensure that the side of the bracket with the word Front engraved on it faces out away trom the electrical box If you want to be able to remove the MLC easily from its mounting attach the mounting bracket with Front facing inward toward the junction box 2 Pull the cables through the electrical box and the plastic wall frame 3 Connect all cables to the MLC and disconnect power from all devices at the source 4 Align the wall frame to the metal mounting bracket on the mounting surface 5 Holding the wall frame in place on the bracket press the MLC into the frame until the unit snaps into place See the illustrations below and on the next page Electrical J Junction
130. t labels They can then be configured with the functions that their labels represent See Configuring the Front Panel Buttons in the Software based Configuration section or refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file for detailed procedures for configuring the buttons Each Display On Off and input selection button can be set up to perform a sequence of several functions which can be combinations of the following options A driver operation Execute an RS 232 or IR control command that Is part of a device driver for a projector VCR DVD player switcher and so forth A relay operation Execute a relay command to a room device such as a motorized screen or a projector lift Setting a time delay Insert delays between executed commands Setting the button flashing rate Specify fast or slow flashing of a front panel button and the number of seconds the button flashes NOTE While a button is flashing all front panel buttons are disabled A user defined RS 232 operation Issue a non driver associated RS 232 command one that you programmed separately such as an SIS command via the IR S or the RS 232 port Button emulation Initiate a series of button functions with a single press of a button Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 12 Rear Panel Features See the wiring and installation sections later in this section for connection information L HOST
131. t tab 3 Select the digital input mode from the drop down menu at the top of the Digital Input tab Options include e Input with Pullup If the switch sensor or other device connected to the Digital Input port does not provide its own power or is a completely mechanical device placing the port in Input with Pullup mode enables the MLC Digital Input port to pull up to TTL approximately 5 V when the contacts are open The MLC provides approximately 4 5 V of power e Input If the connected device provides power in the range of O V to 24 V the port can be placed in input mode 4 In the Input Operations field select the sub tab Driver Relay Time Delay User Defined or Actions containing the commands that you want to assign to the two states of the Digital Input port to be initiated by the connected switch or sensor 5 If the display device is connected to the IR S port and the port is configured for IR it can have multiple drivers All added drivers are listed on the Driver sub tab Select the driver for your connected device then either click the sign in front of its name to view its commands or proceed to step 6 6 On the selected sub tab click on a command or action that you want to assign to one of the port states 7 Click one of the green right arrow buttons located to the right of the sub tab to place the command in one of the Trigger fields e Click the arrow button beside the Trigger High to Low field bo
132. te a Configuration This section lists the major steps to creating a configuration The procedures for each step are described later in this section For more details of each procedure refer to the MLC 62 configuration program help file 1 Start a new project To get started using the MLC 62 you need to start a new project to which you will add one or more configurations for your MLC See Starting a New Project below Configure the IR and or serial ports See Configuring the IR and Serial Ports Configure the front panel buttons See Configuring the Front Panel Buttons Set up relays if desired See Adding relays to buttons e Ly Configure the Digital Input port if desired See Configuring the Digital Input Port 6 Save and upload the configuration to the MLC See Uploading a Configuration to the MLC Starting a New Project An MLC 62 project is a file with a mlp extension that contains port and button contigurations for one or more MLC 62s A configuration must be created within a new or existing project A project can be saved copied and edited for example by adding or changing configurations within it You can also create a configuration and add it to an existing project You can start a new project either when first opening the MLC 62 software or while the software is open and another project is active NOTE Only one project can be active at a time Opening a new pr
133. the MLC front panel using the MLC 62 configuration software modity the current configuration by adding Enable Front Panel and Disable Front Panel actions to the Digital Inout port For this method a switch or sensor must be connected to the Digital Input port When the switch is activated or the sensor detects the condition that causes It to trigger a front panel lockout the MLC goes into executive mode When the triggering condition changes or the switch is activated again the front panel is unlocked To configure the Digital Input port to lock and unlock the front panel when triggered 1 Connect a switch or sensor to the Digital Input port See Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models Only in the Features Installation and Operation section for information about connecting to this port 2 Open the MLC 62 configuration program and select either the current configuration or one that you plan to upload to the MLC 3 On the MLC 62 window select the Digital Input tab Ol MT gt Action Enable Front Pane A Button Selection Action will always be last to execute Figure 57 Adding Executive Mode Actions to the Digital Input Port 4 In the Input Operations field select the Actions sub tab 5 On the list of actions on the Actions sub tab click Disable Front Panel 6 Click the green right arrow button gt between the Input Operations field and the Trigger Low to High field Disable Front
134. the faceplate up and off the MLC If the faceplate does not come free of the MLC repeat steps a through c for the two tabs on the other side of the unit If you are switching faceplates transfer the buttons from the faceplate you removed to the replacement Make any desired button replacements See Replacing Buttons below Replace the faceplate as follows a Hold the MLC with its board against the back of the faceplate aligning the two tabs on each side of the unit with the two slots on each side of the faceplate Ridge on tab snaps into slot Figure 15 Replacing the Faceplate MLC 62 RS EU b Each tab has a ridge that must snap into a slot on the side of the MLC Press the MLC into the faceplate until the tab ridges snap into their slots Check to make sure that all four tabs are securely in place Replacing Buttons Additional labeled buttons are provided with the MLC 62 and are available to order These buttons can be used to replace the factory installed buttons in the MLC faceplate By default all MLC 62 RS models are delivered with faceplates containing four pairs of buttons The MLC 62 IR D has two pairs of single sized buttons and two double sized buttons Each pair row of single sized buttons is embedded in a membrane The entire membrane is removed so that the buttons are replaced in pairs To replace buttons on the MLC 62 1 Remove the faceplate from the MLC See Removing and Replaci
135. tion option A prompt is displayed cautioning you that the configuration you are uploading will replace the one currently on the device Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 79 4 Click Yes on the prompt window The Device Connection window opens Device Connection if MMUrC ation Settings USB Port Port Extron USB Device 0 Port COMI Figure 83 Device Connection Window 5 Inthe Communication Settings left section of the Device Connection window select the port to which the MLC 62 that will receive the upload is connected e Select the USB Port or Serial Port radio button for the type of port to which the target MLC is connected on your computer e From the drop down menu for the selected port type choose the port name 6 Optional If necessary identify the MLC 62 device connected to the selected port If you have multiple connected MLC 62s and do not know to which port the target MLC device is connected the following procedure can help you to ensure that you have selected the port that is connected to the desired MLC 62 device a Inthe Connected Device Information right section select the Flash LEDs while identifying check box b Click Identify While the computer is obtaining information about the connected MLC 62 the front panel buttons blink showing you which MLC is connected to the selected port The fields in the Connected Device Information section are populate
136. trischen 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 Repa
137. ts on your computer and the MLC 62 See Configuring the MLC via the USB Port or Wiring the Host Config Port in the Features Installation and Operation section 9 In the Communication Settings section select the radio button for the port type to which you connected in step 7 USB Port or Serial Port and select the port name from the appropriate Port drop down menu 10 Optional If desired you can verify the connection between the computer and the MLC and check device information such as part number model name and firmware version as follows a If you have multiple MLC 62s and are not sure if the one that you want to program is connected select the Flash LEDs while identifying check box in the Connected Device Information section b Click Identify If you selected the Flash LEDs while identifying check box the front panel buttons blink while the computer obtains information about the connected MLC showing you which MLC is connected to the selected port The Connected Device Information field is populated with information about the MLC 15 x E IR Learning Wizard Specify the connection settings for the device Select the port type and port name to which the device is connected to the PC USB Port Port Extron USB Device 0 Figure 77 Information on the Specify the connection settings for the device Screen Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 74
138. ttom if you want the selected command to be issued when the port state changes from high to low e Click the arrow button beside the Trigger Low to High field top if you want the selected command to be issued when the port state changes from low to high The command appears in the Trigger field for which the arrow button was clicked 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 as desired to add more commands to the Trigger fields The Trigger fields list all commands that have been assigned to the high and low states of the port When the switch or sensor triggers a change to the state of the Digital Inout port the functions assigned to one of the states are performed in the order that the commands are listed in the Trigger field Example If the room lights are currently on and you want them to be off when the projector is being used you could assign the following commands to the Trigger High to Low field shown in the illustration on the previous page e A Power On driver command to turn on the projector and e A Relay 1 Off command to turn off the room lights which are connected to the Relay 1 port via a low voltage controller When the switch or sensor is triggered to change the Digital Input port state to low this state change causes the switch to turn the lights off and the projector on Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 58 Locking the front panel from the Digital Input port To lock and unlock
139. ult recommended location is your Driver2 folder at e Windows XP cADocuments and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 and Vista c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 By default the new IR driver is saved with an eir extension Driver2 da akai_10_230_1 eir alpi_5_234_1 eir n amc_24_235_1 eir dali_31_315_1 eir a dali_31_315_2 eir s dish_7_374_1 eir a jol_25_538_1 eir lite_13_625_1 eir s mara_3_635_2 er a mara_6_636_2 eir i mara_27_634_2 eir s moni_10_697_2 eir s moni_10_698_2 eir s mec_1_731_2 eir mec_1_732_2 eir s mec_1_733_2 eir nec_1_734_2 eir nec_1_735_2 eir nec_1_736_2 eir Za nec_1_737_2 eir nec_1_738_2 eir A a 3m_1_200_2 eir F 3m_1_201_2 eir WW 3m_1_202_2 eir a 3m_1_204_2 eir Y 3m_1_209_2 eir Alena AS F 3m_1_210_2 eir P extr_2_443_1 eir F 3m_1_211_2 eir 5 e 3m_1_212_2 eir extr_2_2679_1 eir extr_8_2277_1 eir extr_17_2471_1 eir 3 extr_17_2552_1 eir Ua 3m_1_1453_2 eir Y 5 om_1_3413_1 eir Y a 3M_2_MP3643_2 eir 2 akai_5_231_2 e r LZ akai_6_232_1 eir Ta akai_6_233_1 eir jol_25_537_2 eir SACHS HSS w SH N E a SWSDSDSMSMSMS MSU SDS MS MOUS US woe Figure 69 Save As Window for New Drivers Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 69 17 On the Finished Learning IR Functions screen click Finish The IR Learning Wizard closes The new driver
140. unction message field display Release the button on the remote if it is still being held kip thi release the remote control button aa p Monona remots if itis still being When the capture is complete the graphic on the screen changes to Capture VOL Successful CAPTURE SUCCESSF The check box for the learned command is cleared and the status of the command Slap thie funci n changes to Learned Release the button on the remote if itis still being held Extron MLC 62 MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 67 NOTES f you do not press a button within 7 seconds or if the remote control is not correctly aimed at the MLC sensor the capture procedure is timed out and the screen displays a message indicating that the function was not captured The check box for the command remains checked and the status for the function changes to Failed If the remote control is aimed properly at the MLC IR sensor the MLC front panel Activity LED blinks amber rapidly 13 The wizard displays the next unlearned command on the list and restarts the process described in step 12 Repeat this procedure for each desired command until all have been processed e If the MLC arrives at a command that you do not want it to learn at this time click Skip This Function The MLC skips over the function and gives it a status of Skipped e Click Abort if you want to cancel the IR Learning
141. urer 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
142. wnload tab 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 62 and click the Download link at the far right MLC 62 Series GED 79 540 01 1 0 Nov 6 2009 9 9 MB Control software for the MLC 62 RS D and MLC 62 RS EU PX Release Notes Figure 40 Download Link on the Web for the MLC 62 Configuration Software 5 On the next screen fill in the required information 6 Click the Download MLC62SWnxn exe button 7 Follow the instructions on the download screens to download the software and install it on your computer Installing the Software from the Disk If you have an Extron disk containing the MLC 62 software install it on your computer 1 Insert the disk into your computer drive If the disk does not start automatically open your Windows Explorer and double click Launch exe on the disk drive to start it 2 On the Extron software disk s screen 1 click the Software button 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 ANN control systems computer video interfaces switchers matrix switchers distribution amp

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