Extron-electronics MLC 52 Series User Guide User Manual

User GuideMLC 52 SeriesMediaLinkMediaLink® Controllers68-1079-01 Rev. F02 13

Device DriversIn order for the MLC 52 to control a switcher, projector, or other display device via IR or RS-232 communication, it must have drivers l

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c Configuration switches — When set to On, these DIP switches place the MLC in IR learning or data transfer mode, or disable IR repeats.• Switch 1:

3. If you want to use a different faceplate from the one that is attached, remove the installed faceplate from the MLC, and replace it with the new o

Figure 6_Remove screws111234EON234TxIR OUTGNDIR INGND+ 12V11 Figure 6. Screws to Remove from the MLC FaceplateFigure 7_New faceplateFaceplat

2. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap, and slide the screwdriver between the lens cap and the diffuser (see b in the illustration below).3

Wiring the Control ConnectorThe display and source control connector allows you to connect cables for IR devices, RS-232 devices (RS models only), and

FIG_Wiring for RS-232D Ground (Gnd)F E D C B A F Transmit (Tx)To the Display or ProjectorRS-232 PortRS-232 Figure 11. Wiring for RS-232 Control (

Safety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerou

Wiring an IRL 20The Extron IRL 20 is a hard wired IR signal receiver that can be used with the MLC 52 and an IR remote control. The IRL 20 receives a

Wiring the Power ConnectorThe control connector also contains a power connector for the MLC 52. Connect the supplied external 12 VDC, 1 A power suppl

To transmit configuration data via IR, both the transferring and the receiving MLCs must be removed from the wall, electrical box, or furniture, and b

The front panel buttons act as data transfer progress indicators. While data is being transferred, the buttons on both the transmitting and the receiv

4. When the data transfer is complete, do either of the following:• If you want to repeat the transfer process to configure another MLC 52, repeat s

4. Hold the remote control of the display device between 4 and 14 inches (10 to 36 cm) away from the MLC and point it at the IR Transmit/Receive LEDs

Setting Up Button Macros Using IRButtons function in either toggle mode or macro mode. By default, all the buttons (except the On and Off Display butt

5. Press the MLC button that will store the input selection IR codes. The button blinks for 5 seconds, during which time it is able to learn codes. O

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Figure 21_Wiring MLC VC and MPACOMPUTER OUT AUDIO OUT Projector RS-232 or IRProjector ControlAny input on the MPAcan be used.To LoudspeakersMPA 152MLC

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rule

• The standard US MLC 52 model includes a one-gang black or white plastic faceplate, which can be installed on a standard one-gang US electrical box

6. Ground the MLC to the electrical box as follows:a. Attach the bare wire end of the provided grounding wire to the Gnd pin of the 6-pole captive s

Figure_Mounting US MLC to DecoraMLC 52PROJECTOROFFONVIDEOVOLVOLPCMLC 52WallWall MountingBracket (Mud Ring)Figure 22. Mounting an MLC 52 to a Decora M

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• Power mode: The two Display buttons at the top of the front panel, labeled On and Off, are permanently in power mode. This mode is similar to input

MLC 52 RS MK VC MLC 52 RS MKMLC 52ONPCOFFVIDEOVOLVOL3214VOLUMEMLC 52ONPCOFFVCRDVD3215Figure 24. MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Front Panels MLC 5

c Configuration port — Connect this port to your computer RS-232 port to configure and communicate with the MLC. Through this port, the MLC receives

Selecting InputsThe four buttons below the On and Off buttons on the front panel can be configured to select inputs on the display device. The PC an

ResettingIn the event that the MLC 52 needs to be reset, you can do so by one of the following methods:• Factory firmware reset — Press and hold the

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Conventions Used in this GuideNotificationsThe following notifications are used in this guide:CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may resul

The MLC 52 is configured differently depending on the type of projector remote control that will be used and on whether the MLC will use IR or RS-232

Projector remote control type A (application 1)This remote control has a discrete button for each input. Two buttons are designated for RGB inputs, on

MLC 52 VC models with a type A remote controlIf you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC model with a type A remote control, program the butto

Standard MLC 52 with a type B remote controlIf you are using an MLC 52 IR or an MLC 52 RS with a type B remote control, program the buttons using the

Application 2: Controlling Projectors that Require Power Off ConfirmationSome projectors controlled via IR require the Power Off button on the hand-he

4. Put the MLC Off button that you have just programmed into macro mode by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. The orange LED on the back

3. Program the input selection command “A” from the RGB 2 input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 PC

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5. Program the input selection command “B” from the S-video input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 4 of the MLC 52

Configuration for a System with a Projector Remote Control Type B (Application 3)A type B remote control has only two input buttons: one for the RGB i

ContentsMounting the MLC 52 ... 23Preparing the Site ... 23Mounting the MLC

SIZEENTERMENUCENTERCONT/BRTCOL/TINTASPECTRATIOVIDEOMUTEAUDIOMUTEA/VMUTESHARPPHASEVIDEOCOMPUTERMLC 52DISPLAYONPCOFFDVDVCRVOLUMECommand 1: Computer IR

Issuing input selection commands learned from remote control type BThe MLC now has two commands each on the PC and Video (or blank) buttons. When you

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Installing the Software from the DVDTo install the MLC 52 configuration software to your computer from the included Extron Software Products DVD:1. I

Downloading and Installing the Software from the WebsiteIf you do not have the software on DVD, download it to your computer from the Extron website a

By default the installation creates a MediaLink folder at the following location on your computer hard drive: C:\Program Files [or Program Files (x86)

3. On the Select a Comm Port tab, select a COM port from the drop-down menu,orOn the Emulation Mode tab, select one of the following radio buttons:•

Loading Extron DriversExtron drivers are control files (libraries) of Extron-created projector or display commands that are specific to a particular d

Downloading IR drivers from the DVDThe software DVD provided with the MLC 52 contains a set of device drivers that are also available from the website

4. From the DVD, you can download either the current Extron driver package (containing all IR drivers that were available at the time the package was

Serial Communication ... 46Configuration Ports ... 46Using the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Confi

To download a single driver: a. (Optional) From the Select Interface Type drop-down menu, select IR for the type of drivers to view. When you make th

Downloading drivers from the websiteDrivers can also be obtained directly from the Extron website, as follows:1. Visit the Extron website at www.extr

As you make each selection, the driver list below changes to display all available drivers meeting your selected criteria.Figure 52. Entering MLC 62

Using SIS CommandsSimple Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be entered on your computer, using a utility such as Extron DataViewer or HyperTerminal, t

Symbol Definitions] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A)} = Soft carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D; web | )• = SpaceE = Escape

Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCommandASCII Command(Host to Unit)Response(Unit to Host)Additional DescriptionInformation RequestsQuery firm

MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Reference InformationReference InformationThis section contains the names and part numbers of included parts and optio

Optional AccessoriesThese optional items can be ordered separately:Mounting Hardware Part NumberEWB 101 one-gang external wall box (black, white) 60-1

Mounting an Electrical BoxIf you want to install the MLC 52 or MLC 52 VC (US models) in an electrical box (in a wall or in furniture), install the box

8. Insert the electrical box into the opening, and attach it to the wall stud or furniture with nails or screws, leaving the front edge flush with th

MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 1IntroductionThis section gives an overview of the MLC 52 User Guide and describes the Extron® MLC 52 Ser

MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout Template for the One-gang Decora Mud RingTo mount the MLC 52 to a one-gang plastic Decora mud ring, use the dimensions

MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout Template for the Two-gang Decora Mud RingTo mount the MLC 52 VC to a two-gang plastic Decora mud ring, use the di

MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout Template for Mounting Directly to a Wall or Furniture To mount the MLC 52 RS or IR directly to a wall or furniture, use

MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout Template for Mounting Directly to a Wall or FurnitureTo mount the MLC 52 RS VC or MLC 52 IR VC directly to a wall

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European models• MLC 52 RS EU — European two-gang size. Controls the display device by either IR or RS-232.• MLC 52 RS EU VC — European two-gang siz

• Inactivity timer for display shutoff — Adjustable timer control provides automatic shutdown of the display device to conserve energy, prevent plasm