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1. MediaLink MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers DISPLAY ON fora VOLUME Le Lo E E E ct As 3 E u Y Extron Electronics o ow INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTROL uri 68 2166 01 Rev A 1211 Safety Instructions English maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and 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 mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le A maintenance r paration de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolees posant des risques d electrocution Attention Lire les instructionse Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploita
2. The easiest way to obtain the drivers for your devices is via the MLC configuration program You can do this at any time while the software is open regardless of whether a project has been created 1 Click Start gt Programs gt Extron Electronics gt MLC 69 or double click the MLC software icon shown at right on your desktop to launch the MLC software application The MLC Configuration Program main window opens with the Start Options window displayed in front of it 2 On the Start Options window click the Add Driver Subscriptions button Select Start Option Create A New Project Open An Existing Project Import From Device Do not show this dialog again Add Driver Subscriptions OK Cancel Figure 51 Start Options Window MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 46 The Driver Subscriptions window opens In the Available Drivers Subscription section select the device types for which you want to download drivers Driver Subscriptions x To subscribe and download drivers select the manufacturers and device types whose drivers you want to subscribe to and click the download button to start downloading the subscribed drivers from the Extron web site a Y 3M E 3M 4 3POLE TECH LTD A Video Projector G Aiwa Set Proxy E Y 3POLE TECH LTD Ampro re A E Ashly Cose H C Accordent Technologies Da Lite C Acer E DishNetwork E E C Ad Notam
3. RS 232 IR S qu GROUND 2 oa 12 VDC a MLC RS D Rear Panel Figure 22 Connecting a Display Device to Port B IR S of an MLC RS D MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 22 Wiring for IR Control To control devices via infrared IR commands from the MLC connect one or two IR emitters to the IR S port RS models or the IR port IR model 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 62 IR or IR S port then connect the IR emitters to those wires as shown below saa IR Signal i Ground E Q gt IR Signal Ground One Dual IR Emitter Two Single IR Emitters DVD Player Legend Black Wire Black Wire with White Stripe Figure 23 IR Emitters for the MLC 60 Series For IR control there can be a maximum of 50 feet 15 m between the IR or IR S port and the IR emitters Example The illustration on the next page shows a single IR emitter connected to the IR S port of an MLC 62 RS D
4. 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 IR COPIL DO titan esua neta 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 RS 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 NUDE DE IDR EIN II RTR RR 2 momentary or latching configurable via software COMMECLO steiner teo ie 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole Contact Gat atlet bea uitata autmata eta 24V 1A MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 62 Control digital input monitoring port RS models Number type ta ulei oc 1 digital input configurable CONNECIO Favre sature anii e i 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 5 VDC Threshold high to low lt 1 0 VDC General Power SUD DIV se iam ani External Inp
5. or Show the name of the MLC MLC 62 RS EU 1 or model MLC 62 IR D or MLC 64 RS D 4 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 60 ASCII Command Response Command Host to Unit Unit to Host Additional Description Query LED status View LED status Esc LC On MLC 62 models the LEDs are numbered as follows 1 Transmit red 2 Transmit green 3 6 Display text LEDs 1 through 4 O IO O ED OLE 8 Button row 1 second LED Carine 9 12 Volume text LEDs 1 through 4 al boo al 13 17 Volume LEDs 1 through 5 19 Button row 2 second LED 20 Button Tow 2 first LED 20 PC IDEO 22 2 Bujilon Tew gt second LED 27 BULL KO 3 third LED 23 LAPTOP MUTE 25 IExtJrom ISS BUON row 4 liste 24 Button row 4 second LED 25 BULION TOW 4 a LED 24 26 32 Not used Their status is always ere ORC 18 Button row 2 first LED DO is a 32 digit number of which each digit represents the status of an LED on the MLC front panel In k50 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 can be through 4 representing the following possible LED statuses 1 dim 2 on bright 3 slow blink 4 fast blink NOTE Dual sized buttons such as the input buttons on the MLC 62 IR D each take up an e
6. 52 As you make each selection the driver list below changes to display all available drivers meeting your selected criteria Device Drivers Extron Device Driver Online Search Tool gt More Information Extron Product Protocol Type Manufacturer Product Category Model MLC 60 Series w Serial Drivers w All All All e CI Check to view only drivers not included in the current package gt Download install for current driver package Version 8 1 1 69 4 MB gt Download release notes for current driver package Click here to view Archived Drivers AIBICIDIEIFIGIHIIIIIKILIMINIOIPIQIRISITIUIVIWIXIYIZIAI Note Shaded items were recently added and are not included in the current driver package Model Number q Interface Version Date Posted Daca A Exiron Category Sheet Certified Magenta MultiView Matrix Serial Jul 16 2009 Matrix 8x8 Switcher Marantz SR5004 Receiver Serial Mar 30 2010 Marantz ST7001 AM FM Tuner Serial Dec 2 2009 Marantz VS3002 Switcher Serial Mar 25 2010 Matrix Switch Matrix Serial Feb 11 2010 Corporation Switcher HD SDI Maxent MX Display Serial Aug 5 2009 42VM11 MechoShade Other Serial Aug 26 2009 Systems IQ485 Mitsubishi EW270U Video Serial Jun 9 2010 Projector Mitsubishi EX51U Video Serial Aug 7 2009 Also compatible with Projector EXS52U SDS10U XD500U XDSOOU ST XDS510U Click here for complete list Figure 60 Entering MLC 60 Series Driver
7. 57 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands ASCIl Command Response Command Additional Description Host to Unit Unit to Host Button Selection Trigger a button Esc B K1 BTNO BtnoB kx e Execute the commands programmed to button xa This command produces the same results as pressing button x1 on the front panel Xi 01 02 03 04 05 26 97 08 19 or 19 NOTES When you press a dual sized button such as the Input buttons on the MLC 64 different numbers appear on your screen depending on which side of the button is pressed For example if you press the left side of the PC button on an MLC 64 the host response is BtnoB 3 while pressing the right side of that button receives the response BtnoB 4 The entire button lights however and the same command is issued regardless of which side is pressed Use the MLC 60 Series Windows based configuration software to configure the buttons with commands Example Esc B 5BTNO BtnoB 5 lt Perform commands assigned to button 5 Discrete Audio Volume Adjustment on Devices with Volume Tables MLC 62 RS models only Set volume level y Vol kg 4 Set volume table level to xa can be up to 3 digits leading zeros are optional NOTE Only positive values are allowed Volume table levels start with zero Setting a discrete volume level that is outside of the volume table range results in an E13 error response Increment volume level Vol kg 4 I
8. 64 RS VC D Only 26 Command and Response Table for SIS Connecting Power to the MLC 6 A RIP ERIE IRI IRI ARI PRI 58 Configuring the MLC via the USB Port 27 IR Learning eee sit Aaa a basul wae aul ets 30 Reference Information A a ar atare ai es 62 Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers 31 i ae cau i 6 Mounting an MLC 62D cios 31 pecli ications gee erre Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D eee 33 MLC 62 Series Specifications An 62 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 64 RS VC D SpecificatiO0Ns o 66 MLC 62 RS MK 35 Part Numbers and Accessories 69 Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Usino Ata Parts a COI e Spacers Optional aaa 36 COP ario tt ie pata aia ae MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Contents V MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Contents vi Introduction This section gives an overview of the guide and describes the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers and their features Topics include e About This Guide e About the MLC 60 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 60 Series MediaLink Controllers It provides reference information about specifications dimensions and programming of the controllers Throughout this guide the general terms MLC and controller are used interchangeably to refer to
9. Kodak 6 CADA Leica C Adaptive Micro Systems Inc ta Marantz E C Adcom MoniVision C Aethre NEC a Awa Display a C Akai Other 6 C Akira 4 Switcher C Alcom McBride Video Projector C Alen and Heath E Sony E J Alpine Video Projector H C Ambey H AMC E Y Ampro H AMX E C Analog Way C Anchor Bay Tech gt T Select All Note item is not on Extron Server T Auto check for new subscribed drivers Figure 52 Driver Subscription Window To select all device types available from a manufacturer select the check box in front of the manufacturer name 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 plus 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 boxes 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 a11 or Collapse all buttons shown at right at the top of either column NOTE When you select a device both the IR and serial drivers for it are downloaded Make any desired optional selections e Select the Auto check for new subscribed drivers check box if you want the MLC to continually check for and download any up
10. MPA 401 Mono Power Amplifier 40 watts per 60 845 01 All channel MLS 100A Four Input Stereo Audio MediaLink 60 497 01 All Switcher MLS 102 VGA Two Input VGA and Four Input Stereo Audio MediaLink Switcher ii Liu MLS 3045A Four Input MediaLink Switcher with 60 550 02 All stereo amplifier USB CFG Cable type A to mini B configuration 26 654 06 All cable All MLC IR RS 232 one projector communication 26 621 50 cable plenum 50 MLM 62 D 8B faceplate replacement kit 70 688 12 MLC 62 RS D 8 button MLC D models only MLC 62 IRD MLM 62 D 6B faceplate replacement kit 70 688 02 MLC 62 RS D 6 button MLC D models only MLC 62 IR D MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 72 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 Hanzeboule
11. 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 The website may contain additional drivers that became available after the current driver package was created These new drivers may be on the website but have not 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 c 1Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 53 SIS Control The MLC can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other control device that is attached to the MLC rear panel Host Config 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 Ex
12. Volume Control Module MLC 64 RS VC D Only Connect the remote volume control port of an Extron amplifier to the 3 pole captive screw connector on the rear panel of the MLC 64 volume control module as shown in the figure below No software configuration is required for this module NOTES Choose an Extron amplifier that is capable of remote volume control and muting Not all Extron amplifiers have remote volume control ports The MPA 122 or MPA 401 are examples of the type of amplifier to use e Use shielded cable for audio connections to avoid inducing noise 1 Wire a 3 pole captive screw connector provided to an audio cable as shown below Vol Mute 10V da Amplifier Rear Panel 10V Vol Mute Ground MLC 64 VCM Rear Panel Figure 28 Wiring the Volume Control Module In figure 28 e A ground e B Volume and mute control with DC voltage The range is O to 10 V where O V is mute and 10 V is maximum volume e C 10 VDC reference voltage 2 Plug the wired connector into the 3 pole captive screw connector on the rear panel of the MLC 64 volume control module 3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to an Extron amplifier that is capable of remote volume control such as the XPA 1002 Connecting Power to the MLC See PWR power connector earlier in this section for important cautions about power supplies Connect the provided 12 VDC 1 A power supply to the MLC as follows 1 Wire on
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14. Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Extron USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do AAA C Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 34 Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the MLC via the USB port This driver is loaded to the computer hard drive when the MLC 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 configuration program see the configuration software help file for information on these procedures To obtain the software see Installing the Configuration Software in the Software Configuration and Control section 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 mount
15. aa 30 000 hours IC A 3 years parts and labor MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 65 MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications Control host ports Serial control PO escri dio Baud rate and protocol Serial control pin configuration USB CONT Ol DOF sania tite tie USB STAN GOI OS carencias IR learning frequencies IR learning distance Programi CONTO acosan Control serial port Display control port o Baud rate and protocol RS 232 Control IR serial port RECON DON apenas RI RE RER Baud rate and protocol Control relay Number type cooooocccnccccnnocccnnnncnnncnnnos o a CONTACT LATING ana ni sia ninia tios 1 bidirectional RS 232 on a 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Pin 1 Tx pin 2 Rx pin 3 GND 1 front panel female mini USB B USB 2 0 low speed 30 kHz to 60 kHz 4 10 cm to 14 36 cm from the receiver Extron configuration program for Windows Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole for unidirectional RS 232 control 5 V 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 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole for IR Serial transmit only TTL level O to 5 V modulated infrared
16. box is grounded properly e When stripping wires for use with the captive screw connectors leave 3 16 5 mm of bare wire to insert into the connector e Exposing more than 3 16 inch of the copper wires could allow the stripped wires to touch each other causing a short circuit This could result in the external DC power supply overheating and burning e Stripping the wires to expose less than the recommended amount may cause them to slide out of the connector too easily even if they are tightly pinched by the captive screws Removing and Replacing the Faceplates Each MLC 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 and additional buttons can be ordered see Part Numbers and Accessories in the Reference Information section or the Extron website at www extron com for information on parts that are provided or available to order for each MLC model Removing and replacing an MLC D faceplate The MLC 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 D as follows At the center top and bottom of the faceplate are tabs
17. c Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 Windows XP or c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 Windows 7 You can upload the desired drivers to the MLC using the MLC configuration software e You can capture IR commands from the IR remote control of a device through IR Learning using the MLC 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 the MLC 60 Series help to configure the MLC using IR Learning Application Diagrams A RS 232 or IR Projector amp Control A e Switcher SS Control Extron gt MLC 62 RS D S MediaLink Controller Screen Control A NS RS SNS N A wee wee eee ese eee SS os A A Amplified Output Extron MLS 304SA MediaLink Switcher Extron Audio a 4 SI3 Surface Mount Laptop Speakers w Audio SH DVD VCR Figure 2 MLC 62 RS D Controlling an MLS 304 SA Switcher and a Projector MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction IR Projector Control Projector with 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 RS 232 Display Control y core g Cr pe po wt
18. commands to them The following is displayed on the MLC window e The device configuration name appears in the configuration tree in the left pane with the names of the two ports to which a device can be connected and controlled via RS 232 or IR Port A RS 232 and Port B IR S for the MLC 60 Series RS 232 models or Port A IR for the MLC 62 IR D e The Front Panel screen is displayed in the main section of the window and contains a diagram representing the front panel of your selected MLC If this screen appears blank when the window is opened click on the name of the MLC device configuration in the left pane to display it e 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 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 NOTE Your project is saved as a file with the extension mlp You are now ready to create configurations for your MLC device by specifying parameters for Its ports and buttons see the configuration software help file for procedures Accessing the Help File For instructions on creating configurations using the software see the MLC 60 Series Configuration Program Help File You can access the help file the following methods e From the H
19. control from 30 kHz up to 60 kHz or 5 V RS 232 control transmit only IR serial ports are configurable via software serial communication is the default 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 2 momentary or latching configurable via software 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole 24V 1A Control digital input monitoring port Number type cooooocccncnccnnocccnnnncnnncnonos o Ae Digital inputs Input voltage range Input impedance Programmable pullup Threshold low to high Threshold high to low 1 digital input configurable 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 2 pole 0 24 VDC 12k ohms 2k ohms to 5 VDC gt 1 5 VDC lt 1 0 VDC Control peripheral audio equipment Volume control eee Mute CONTO scaner Pin configurat mesias Reference voltage O to 10 VDC variable voltage positive logic the higher the voltage the higher the volume Momentary push switch with latching contact closure during mute LED mute indication Pin 1 10 VDC pin 2 volume mute variable voltage pin 3 GND 10 VDC MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 66 General Power supply MLC 04 85 Di ante antociani Remote volume control Power input requirements LC 64 RS D cae n eee aa Remote volume control Temperatur
20. drivers for use with the MLC 60 Series controllers see the example below MLC 60 Device Drivers 2887 gt Download install for current driver package Version 8 1 1 69 4 MB Select Interface Type gt View All Note Shaded items were recently added and are not included in the current driver package 4 Previous Model Number Bright Sign HD810 Also compatible vith HD1010 HD110 HD2000 HD210 HD410 Brightline BusMaster Brightline RQBridge BW Broadcast TX150 Also compatible vith TX300 BW Broadcast TX300 Also compatible vith TX150 C Touch 65 C Touch AHA Canon LV 7260 Also compatible with Canon LV 7265 Also compatible with Canon LV 7275 Also compatible with LV 7380 LV 7385 Canon LV 7285 Also compatible with LV 7380 LV 7385 Canon LV 7290 Also compatible with LV 7391 LV 8225 Canon LV 7295 Also compatible with LV 7391 LV 8225 LV X7 LV 7365 LV 7285 LV 7370 LV 7375 LV 7275 LV 7370 LV 7375 LV 7295 LV 7296 LV 7390 LV 7290 LV 7296 LV 7390 Product Category MPEG Player Lighting Control Controller Other Other Display Touch Display Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Video Projector Extron Certified Communication Driver Sheet Interface Version Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial Seri
21. in the system 11 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 e For the MLC 64 see Mounting the MLC 64 RS VCD 12 Restore power to the MLC and to the connected devices Front and Left Side Panels MLC D Front Panels The front panels of the MLC 62 RS D the MLC 62 IR D and MLC 64 models contain buttons and indicators that are visible and accessible after the MLC has been mounted Other front panel controls and connectors are located behind the MLC wallplate and are not visible after mounting see Controls behind the wallplate later in this section MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation ORO The numbered callouts below apply to all the following MLC D front panel drawings Activity LED Input Selection buttons Y IR Learning sensor Display power On Reset LED On button identification nub and Off Buttons Reset button Mute button MLC 64 only Volume buttons and USB configuration port Volume control knob LEDs MLC 62 models only DIP switches MLC 64 RS VC D only MLC 62 D front panels By default the MLC 62 RS D has eight front panel buttons and the MLC 62 IR D has six Both models also have indicator LEDs tor volume and activit
22. 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 A11 c To view additional pages of driver listings click Next Click Previous to page backward through the drivers list d Right click on the name of the desired driver From the pop up menu select Save Target As Model Number 3M DMS 800 Open 3M MP 862 Openin New Tab Open in New Window 3M MP 863 3M MP 864 AI Cut Copy Copy Shortcut Paste 3M MP 866 3M MP3610 3M MP8620 ay Blog with Windows Live 3M MP8650 E E mail with Windows Live 4 Translate with Live Search 3M X65 All Accelerators Acer WIL 8 Add to Favorites Append Link Target to Existing PDF Append to Existing PDF Convert Link Target to Adobe PDF Convert to Adobe PDF ADA CINEM ADA GENES ADA MC 00 orcas Figure 58 Saving a Single Driver to the Computer e On the Save window that opens save the driver file in the Driver2 folder MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 51 Downloading Drivers from the Web Drivers can also be obtained directly from the Extron website as follows 1 Visit the Extron website at www extron com and click the Download tab 2 Click the Device Drivers link on the left panel of the Download Cente
23. sized buttons Is a single membrane The entire membrane is removed so that the buttons are replaced in rows To replace buttons on the MLC 1 Remove the faceplate from the MLC see Removing and Replacing the Faceplate earlier in this section 2 From the front of the faceplate press the button or button pair to be replaced back through its slot in the faceplate until the membrane containing the buttons is free 3 On the back of the faceplate place the new button or row of buttons through the one or 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 Figure 20 Replacing a Button Row MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 21 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 60 Series RS models can send out RS 232 commands through the Port A RS 232 port Port A or the IR S port Port B to control a display device or switcher that is connected to the port Connecting to Port A RS 232 Port A RS 232 is a unidirectional serial port to which you can connect
24. the MLC Using the Reset Button IR Learning Installation Overview 1 2 Prepare the installation site as follows a Measure and cut the hole in the mounting surface b Prepare and pull the cables through the electrical box or mounting bracket c 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 NOTE The Mute button on the MLC 64 volume control module cannot be configured Attach the cables to the rear panel connectors of the MLC and to the display device or switcher Attach optional 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 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 8 4 Wire and connect the MLC power supply see Connecting Power to the MLC later in this section Connect all other power cords and turn on all the devices including the MLC 5 Connect a configuration cable from the computer to the MLC by doing either of the following e Connect a U
25. two gang electrical junction box in the wall or furniture following the directions provided with the box Run the cables through the electrical box Connect all cables and disconnect power from all devices at the source Place the MLC and VCM units side by side into the mounted electrical box e 2 Secure the MLC and VCM to the box using the provided screws in the oval slots at the top and bottom of the two boards 6 Fasten the wallplate onto the unit using the four provided black or white screws in the holes at the top and bottom of the wallplate Wall Box MLC 64 A Wallplate Figure 39 Mounting an MLC 64 D to an Electrical Box MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 33 Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to a Decora Mounting Bracket A two gang Decora mounting bracket is provided with the MLC 64 To mount the MLC 64 to this type of bracket 1 Cut a hole in the mounting surface large enough to accommodate the provided two 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 Run the cables through the mounting bracket and attach them Place the MLC 64 and the volume control module side by side onto the bracket so that the centers of the oval screw holes at the top
26. volume control knob steps 1 through 4 above At the center top and bottom of the faceplate are tabs which insert into slots on the VCM module board and hold its faceplate in place For each tab a Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into the hole above or below the tab see the illustration on the next page b Pressing each tab in and up pry the top and bottom of the faceplate away from the board MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 19 Figure 17 Removing the MLC 64 Volume Control Module Faceplate 3 Making sure that both the faceplate and the volume control module board are upright line up the pegs in the upper left and lower right corners of the new faceplate with the holes in the board 4 Press the faceplate onto the board until the tabs at the top and bottom of the faceplate snap into their slots on the board Removing and replacing the MLC 62 RS EU and 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 If desired you can remove the faceplate to change buttons or to replace it with a different one 1 Remove the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK 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 sm
27. 508 Compliant The MLC 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 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction MLC Configuration Software The included MLC 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 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 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 e You can install IR or an RS 232 driver files from a disk download them from the Extron website www extron com or download them from Extron via the driver subscription feature within the Windows based configuration program The drivers are saved on your computer in a folder located at
28. 68 Part Numbers and Accessories Included Parts These items are included with the MLC 60 Series controllers MLC 62 RS D Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 RS D MediaLink Controller 60 1005 02 Include additional buttons with assorted labels Decorawalplate rong back Decora walplate 1 9ang white SSS Baron Tueeker lated Philips 1 sewe O O OOOO MICO Srs emp Guide OO O o gang Decor mud ing monine 2 35 mm 3 poe capte sere comectos a 35 mm 2 poe capte sere comectos Eston Software Produce DP MLC 62 IR D Includes additional buttons with assorted labels Decora wallplate 1 gang black Decora walplate ronse OSS tren Tweeter loned Plis FI sewane cea Srs Seup Gite OO oOo ang Decorasiyie mud ring mountngbedet n 35 mm Spole capte serewcomectos 2135 mm pole captive crea connector dS ron Software Products DD MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Reference Information 69 MLC 62 RS EU Front faceplate buton RALBOTO whit OOOO OSSOS Front faceplate 8 buton RALBOTO whitey O oooO Jung AS500 wal frame RALSOIOWhite SS Extron Tweeker slotted Philips 1 screwdriver AN 2 3 5 mm 3 pole captive screw connectors 4 3 5 mm 2 pole captive screw connectors re Extron Software Products DVD nn MLC 62 RS MK Front faceplate buton pie iTS Front faceplate buton white iY Front wal frame ape Eran Tweeter ltted Plis I sewe O mic 60 Seis Ser Guide SSS 2135 nm Sole c
29. LC 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 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 such as UC 50 Extron part number 26 518 01 or UC 100 part number 26 518 02 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 pole captive screw plugs provided with the MLC 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 Pin All cou da 3 E cs a Ground Ground 5 lo 83 2 E lO a Rx Receive mee Transmit Tx 3 pe E pu 1 EO om Tx Transmit ma Receive Rx 2 E arouno 5 El aT 9 pin HD ae E Connector MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel gt o To RS 232 Port on Computer or Control System Figure 27 Connecting a Host Computer or Control System to the Host Config Port 2 Plug the 3 pole connector into the Host Config port on the MLC rear panel MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 25 Wiring the
30. SB A to mini B cable to the MLC USB configuration port and to a USB port on your computer see Configuring the MLC via the USB Port later in this section e Connect an RS 232 cable to the provided 3 pole connector and connect it between the MLC Host Config port and the computer serial port see Wiring the Host Config Port later in this section 6 Download and install the MLC Configuration Program see Installing the Configuration Software in the Software based Configuration section 7 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 8 Configure the MLC buttons and ports using the configuration program See the configuration program help file for these procedures To access the help file see Installing the Configuration Software in the Software Configuration and Control section If you are configuring via the USB port remove the USB cable when you are finished 9 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 10 Disconnect power from the MLC at the source and from all other devices
31. ST N B RELAYS N O INPUT GROUND PORT 12 V RS 232 IR S GROUND PWR MLC 62 RS D and MLC 64 RS D MLC 62 IR D Rear Panel Rear Panel Figure 10 MLC 60 Series D Models Rear Panels Ll Eds eds 1 2 C p A Tx RELAYS PORT B PORT A N O IR S RS 232 0 g _1nani DIANO9 UA J avuipiad 1SOH D xew y v 0 AZL YMd Figure 11 MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Rear Panel MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 14 O Host Config port This bidirectional RS 232 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 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 to monitor devices such as push buttons switches motion sensors and moisture sensors and provides an additional way to trigger functions on the MLC 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 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 r
32. Software based Configuration 41 Front and Left Side Panels 9 About the MLC Configuration Program 41 MLC D Front Panel 9 Computer Systeri Requitements sssi 41 MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front a Installing the Configuration Software 42 nd Side Panels 11 Downloading and Installing the Software BUttONS ae 13 CIRC PIE VIE DY sera ame si loa 42 Rear Panel Features 14 Installing the Software from the DVD 42 Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and Starting the Configuration Software 43 MLC 62 RS MK Only 16 Accessing the Help File 45 MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module Obtaining Device Drivers nenea 46 Rear Panel 16 Downloading Drivers Using the A 17 COn OU AWON POTA eine marete mate acea 46 Removing and Replacing the Faceplates o 17 Downloading Drivers from the Disc 49 Replacing Buttons eee 21 Downloading Drivers from the Web 32 Wiring for RS 232 Control RS Models Only nenea 22 SIS Control 54 Wiring for IR Control 23 o Wiring the Relays Port RS Models Only 23 Host to Controller COMMUNICATIONS vs cocinan 54 Wiring the Digital Input Port Controller initiated Messages 54 RS Models Only 24 EOI ROS DONS CS esec iad ti ul d matei SA Wiring the Host Config Port meci 25 Using the Command and Response Table 29 Wiring the Volume Control Module symbol Dei ronca 5o MLC
33. a display device or switcher for control via RS 232 as follows 1 Connect the Rx pin on the display device or switcher to the Tx pin of Port A RS 232 2 Connect the ground pin of the output device to the MLC Ground pin 5 TO Joe Ground Ground O le Transmit Tx Receive Rx 30 D Oo c Z o PORT 12V RS 232 A ca GROUND 2 cei 2 vwc amp Display Device MLC RS D Rear Panel Figure 21 Connecting a Display Device to Port A RS 232 of an MLC 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 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 the configuration program help file to view the communication sheets and download the device drivers Connecting to Port B IR S This port can be used for either IR or RS 232 unidirectional serial 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 Port B IR S 2 Connect the ground pin of the output device to the MLC Ground pin cr Ground Ground O Ja Transmit Tx IR CZ Receive Rx a D O Z le PORT A PORTB Display Device 12V
34. al Serial Serial Serial Figure 57 MLC 60 Device Drivers Page on DVD 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 an individual driver To download the driver package a Click Download install for current driver package Click Run on each of the two File Download Security Warning windows c Follow the instructions on the Driver Install wizard screens to complete installation of the driver package Unless you specify otherwise the driver file is placed at one of the following locations on your computer e Windows XP c Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 The MLC Configuration Program supports only driver package 8 1 or later MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 50 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 have not been incorporated into the driver package 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 From the Select Interface Type drop down menu
35. all screwdriver into one of the side slots Figure 18 Removing the Faceplate MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK b Press inward with the screwdriver until the tab snaps free of its slot Repeat steps a and b for the other tab on the same side of the faceplate Lift 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 20 2 If you are switching faceplates transfer the buttons from the faceplate you removed to the replacement 3 Make any desired button replacements see Replacing Buttons below 4 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 19 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 and are available to order from the Extron website at www extron com These buttons can be used to replace the factory installed buttons in the MLC faceplate Each row of single
36. allation 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 5 VOLUME o Oo o oOo o Mini Type B Type A USB USB USB Ports OL O O OO OC O USB Cable LAPTOP MUTE Extrom UO O SD Ox O OO KORO OO exe OO OD O 22 MLC 62 D Front Panel Figure 31 USB Port Connection for MLC D Models MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 27 N o i ov o WY Mini Type B Type A a USB 0 0 0 0 0 0 USB Cable Ports Soo oo ce MLC 62 RSEUor el 90000 MLC 62 RS MK enone Left Side Panel Ogee OS0505 ma e CITITI OZOZO Er 20 000 PC Figure 32 USB Port Connection for MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK 3 If this is the first time you have connected an MLC 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 p
37. an then configure the new buttons with the functions that their labels represent using the configuration software see the MLC 60 Series 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 e 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 e A relay operation Execute a relay command to a room device such as a motorized screen or a projector lift e Setting a time delay Insert delays between executed commands MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 13 e 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 other front panel buttons are disabled e 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 e Button emulation Initiate a series of button functions with a single button press Rear Panel Features See the wiring and installation sections later in this section for connection information FE o Z 9 o TO x CONFIG DIGITAL HO
38. and bottom of both module boards line up with the four holes on the bracket Insert the four provided silver rounded Phillips head screws through the oval holes in the two MLC boards and then the round holes in the Decora mounting bracket behind and tighten the screws Place the wallplate over the two MLC modules The front panels should protrude through the slots in the wallplate while the two boards fit into the recessed area on the back side of the wallplate Fasten the wallplate onto the MLC boards using the four provided black or white screws in the holes at the top and bottom of the wallplate Wall Mouting a 2 A Y Uz G Bracket v i Y MLC 64 VC D 7 ep AZ aa ap Wallplate Figure 40 Mounting an MLC 64 D to a Two gang Decora Mounting Bracket MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 34 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 NOTES 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 from the elec
39. any MLC 60 Series controller MLC D models applies to the MLC 62 RS D MLC 62 IR D and the MLC 64 RS VC D MLC 62 applies to all MLC 60 Series models except the MLC 64 About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers The Extron MLC 60 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 They act as extended remote control panels featuring eight optionally six labeled backlit buttons for the MLC 62 models or six for the MLC 64 RS VC D These buttons can be configured via the MLC Windows based configuration software to control power input switching and volume on a display device or switcher If desired you can replace these buttons with ones having different labels which also are provided with the controller The MLC 64 RS VC D model has in addition to the configurable buttons a volume control module containing an analog volume control knob and a Mute button An Extron amplifier can be connected to this module for volume control via the MLC 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 controllers are housed in secure compact one gang and two gang sized enclosures which can be mounted on a wall or furnit
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41. ated at 24 V 1 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 all MLC 60 Series RS models this port is labeled Port B 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 Port B IR S e MLC 62 IR D On the IR only model this port is labeled Port A IR and issues only IR commands In the Configuration software this port is called Port A IR RS 232 port RS models only This serial port labeled Port A RS 232 provides unidirectional communication to control a switcher or a display via RS 232 In the Configuration software this port is called Port A RS 232 PWR power connector Connect the supplied 12 VDC 1 A power supply or any other power supply capable of providing 12 VDC to this 2 pole captive screw connector CAUTIONS The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the building structure or similar structures e The power supply must not be located within environmental air handling spaces or the wall c
42. avity e 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 e The power supply must be located within the same vicinity as the Extron AV processing equipment in an ordinary location Pollution Degree 2 secured to a podium a desk or an equipment rack within a dedicated closet e Always use a power supply specified by Extron for the MLC Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the MLC MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 15 Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Only The items listed in this section are located on the rear panel of the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK only On the MLC D models these items are on the front panel behind the wallplate see Rear Panel Features for the descriptions of features D through 1 2 tw Tx RELAYS PORTB PORTA N O IR S RS 232 xew y v 0 AZL UMd DIANO9 LSOH Figure 12 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 Using the Reset Button later in this section DIP sw
43. ble via the MLC configuration software the provided MLC software disk and the Extron website www extron com MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction 3 IR and RS 232 ports The MLC 64 and the MLC 62 RS models each 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 can be configured for IR or RS 232 control The MLC 62 IR D has only an IR port which is used for IR communication only IR and RS 232 display drivers can be downloaded and used to configure the controller Relays RS models Two relay ports enable control of room devices such as lights motorized screens and projector lifts Digital Input RS models A Digital Input port enables monitoring of a switch or sensor to control devices IR Learning The MLC can be configured by IR learning using the remote control of a switcher or display device to create an IR driver that enables the MLC to control the device USB configuration port The MLC can be configured via a USB mini B port located on the front or side panel depending on the model This port can also temporarily provide power to the MLC during configuration Volume adjustment e The MLC 62 models have individual Volume Up and Down buttons for audio level control with five LEDs that indicate current audio settings e The MLC 64 has a volume control module with an analog potent
44. bout specific device compatibility please review the communication sheet available for each driver e Drivers not designated as Extron Certified were written and reviewed in house by Extron but not actually tested with one of the supported devices listed for the driver Extron also provides IR Learner a Microsoft Windows based software application which allows users to create IR drivers for IP Link enabled devices If you need further assistance in locating a specific driver please contact your Extron Customer Service Representative Getting started Please select a product Select one z MLC 104 IP Plus Series MLC 104 IP Series MLC 104 Series MLC 206 Series MLC 226 IP Series MLC 60 Series System 5 IP Figure 59 Selecting MLC 60 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 From the Extron Product menu select MLC 69 Series if it is not already selected From the Protocol Type menu select IR Serial or All From the Manufacturer menu select the manufacturer of the device for which you are downloading the drivers or A11 to select all device manufacturers From the Product Category menu select the type of device for example video projector or ALL From the Model menu select the device model name or number or A11 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration
45. ccccconoccnnno Fits the opening in a 1 gang EU fits a Jung AS 500 wallplate or other European frame that accepts 55 mm x 55 mm modules Wall frame 32 HX32 WXx04 D 8 1 cmH x 8 1 cm W x1 0 cm D DOUE rama ao ara isa ae 2 2 HX2 2 Wx1 5 D 5 5cmHx5 5cm WX 3 7 cm D Depth includes connectors and buttons Allow enough depth in the junction box for device plus cable clearance 2 79 7 08 cm 2 02 5 12 cm yA including tabs MLC 62 EU Rear MLC 62 RS MK Faceplate ooocccccnccononcnnnos Fits the opening in a 1 gang Jung AS 500 wallplate or other European frame that accepts 55 mm x 55 mm modules Wall frame noain 3 4 H x 3 4 W x 0 4 D 8 0 cm H x8 6 cm W x 1 1 cm D A 2 2 Hx2 2 Wx1 5 D 5 5 cm Hx 5 5cmWx 3 7 cm D Depth includes connectors and buttons Allow enough depth in the junction box for device plus cable clearance 0 41 o cm 2 02 5 12 cm including tabs MLC 62 RS MK Rear MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Reference Information 64 Product weight MLC 62 IRD MLC 62 RS D 1 0 lb 0 5 kg MLC G2 RS EU arenosas 1 0 lb 0 5 kg MK models 1 0 lb 0 5 kg Shipping weight 3 lbs 2 kg MI AA ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Regulatory compliance SM CE c UL UL ENIVEMIE aviacion dass ie CE C tick FCC Class A ICES VCCI Class A ACCESS DIE voir abac aa Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U S C 794d III socias icon eo dia
46. ction Features The five MLC models have the same button functionality and 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 The MLC 62 IR D rear panel does not contain the Relay Digital Input or RS 232 control ports that the RS models have The MLC 64 front panel has seven buttons one of which the Mute button is located below the Volume knob This button is used only to mute and unmute the volume on an Extron amplifier and cannot be configured to perform other functions Some front side and rear panel connectors are located in different places on the MLC RS D US EU Europe and MK United Kingdom models see Panels and Connectors in the Features Cabling and Operation section Faceplate alternatives The MLC 60 Series models are available with the following faceplate configurations 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 is avallable to order 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 A six button faceplate is available to order MLC 62 RS EU The Eur
47. ction for removal procedures Da 0 Lig as Hlo O 3 E Front View Left Side View Figure 9 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 11 Front panel features O Activity LED This bicolored LED lights green when the MLC front panel buttons are pressed It blinks red while enabling front panel lockout executive mode 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 9 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 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 configuration software you can associate other functions and relays with each of these buttons see the configuration software help file Volume buttons and LEDs MLC 62 models only Use t
48. d Without the MLC unit to hold it in place the wall frame also is removed A removal tool shown at right is provided with the product To remove the MLC from the mounting surface 1 Insert the flat tip of the removal tool in the center of the right or left edge of the MLC between the MLC and the wall frame all the way to the line below the arrow on the tool MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 38 Insert to line Figure 45 Inserting the Removal Tool in an MLC 62 EU 2 Press the removal tool inward or toward the mounting surface to release the tab holding the MLC in place in the wall frame 3 If the MLC does not immediately come free of the frame pry the unit outward away from the wall until it is free of the installation surface then lift it 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 Front Panel Security Lockout To prevent accidental changes to settings the MLC features a front panel security lockout 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 configuration software see th
49. d Device window enter a name for your MLC in the Device Name field This becomes the name of the first configuration in the new project MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 43 5 Select your MLC model from the Select Model drop down menu Device Name Conf Rm 3 Select Model MLC 64 RS D y MLC 62 RS D MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS MK MLC 62 IR D MLC 64 RS D Figure 49 Add Device Window with Select Model Menu Displayed 6 Click OK The MLC 60 Series main window opens with the device name you entered displayed in the device configuration tree left column MLC MLC 60 Series Configuration Program Unnamed Project E zj ofj x Model MLC 64 RS D Y Port A RS 232 4 2 Port B IR S Button Settings Button Text Reset Reset all front panel buttons to default _ Reset Button Operations Driver Relay Time Delay User Defined Actions Flash Figure 50 The MLC 60 Series Main Window MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Software based Configuration 44 The MLC 60 Series main window is divided into the following major sections see the illustration on the previous page a The device configuration tree enables you to view the list of devices that have been configured and to organize and save all these device configurations in a single project file b The Front Panel tab screen enables you to configure the buttons and assign all
50. dates to your subscribed drivers When a new version of any of your subscribed drivers is available on the Extron website 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 if you want to discard your changes MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 47 4 Click Download The Driver Subscriptions Download window opens displaying all drivers that have been selected or previously downloaded to your computer Driver Subcriptions Download E A LL 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m Figure 53 Driver Subscription Download Screen e If a driver on the list is new for your computer it has the designation Waiting in the Status column e If a driver already exists on your computer its designation is Already in Driver Catalog NOTE Your computer must have an active internet connection to download the drivers 5 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 section shows the am
51. e MLC 60 Series Configuration Program Help File e SIS commands see the Front panel lockout commands in the SIS Control section Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons To lock the front panel using the buttons press and hold the On and Off top two buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds All the front panel buttons and the red Activity LED flash three times rapidly To unlock the front panel press and hold the On and Off buttons again for 3 seconds All front panel buttons flash three times slowly while the Press and hold Activity LED blinks green three times for 3 seconds DISPLAY MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 39 Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button If it becomes necessary to reset the MLC 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 the software help file The Reset button is located on the front panel of the MLC 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 from the MLC D see Accessing the Covered MLC 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 Sid
52. e and Rear Panel Features earlier in this section Use the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press the Reset button f 2 El RELAYS ORT ORT N O IR S RS 232 MLC D Front Panel MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Rear Panel Figure 46 Reset Button Locations 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 ad 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 40 Software based Configuration This section describes basic procedures for setting up the MLC using the MLC 60 Series Windows based configuration program The following topics are covered e About the MLC Configuration Program e Installing the Configuration Software e Starting the Configuration Soft
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54. e humidity Cooling scie Mounting Rack MOUNT RE RR RI Furniture or wall mount Enclosure type Enclosure dimensions Faceplate oocccccccononcccnnnccoocoooo Devices Product weight Shipping weight MID Oriana Regulatory compliance External Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output 12 VDC 1 A 12 0 watts 10 VDC supplied by the Extron device being controlled 12 VDC 0 4 A max Unmute mode 0 2 watts 18 mA 10 VDC Mute mode 0 4 watts 42 mA 10 VDC 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 Convection no vents No Mounts in a standard 2 gang US electrical junction box 1 50 depth or with included mud ring Plastic Fits the opening in a 2 gang Decora style wallplate 4 2 Hx3 6 Wx2 5 Dor 1 9 D Depth includes connectors and buttons Allow enough depth in the junction box for device plus cable clearance Depth including the knob MLC 64 Rear 1 1 lb 0 5 kg 3 lbs 2 kg ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association CE c UL UL CE C tick FCC Class A ICES VCCI Class A Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U S C 794d MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Reference Information 67 A cai at 8 al 30 000 hours Warranty A 3 years parts and labor MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information
55. e job site and without the MLC being connected to the computer After you have downloaded and installed the software see Installing the Configuration Software earlier in this section and device drivers if necessary see Obtaining Device Drivers later in this section begin by creating a new project An MLC project is a file with an mlp extension that contains port and button configurations for one or more MLCs 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 software or while the software is open and another project is active To start the configuration program 1 Open the MLC 60 Series software by selecting the MLC icon from the Start menu on your computer desktop Select A11 Programs Extron Electronics MLC 60 MLC 60 The Start Options window opens in front of the MLC 60 Configuration Program main window 2 On the Start Options window select the Create a New Project radio button Select Start Option Open An Existing Project Import From Device T Do not show this dialog again Add Driver Subscriptions _ Cancel Figure 48 Start Options Window 3 Click OK The Add Device dialog box opens displaying a diagram of your MLC front panel 4 On the Ad
56. e of the supplied 2 pole captive screw connectors as shown below Smooth Ridges alo gt A de aa O gq i 1 y e 22 0 od SECTION A A 3 16 5 mm Max Power Supply Output Cord Figure 29 Wiring the Power Connector MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 26 2 Plug the connector into the rear panel Pwr connector In the example below a power supply is being connected to the Pwr connector of an MLC 62 RS D i 30 D O Ss 2 PORT 12V RS 232 E O Ground Je 12 VDC Input 9 D z 2 83 PWR 0 4 A MAX MLC Rear Panel External Power Supply 12 VDC Ground All Devices Figure 30 Connecting a Power Supply to an MLC Configuring the MLC 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 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 1 If the MLC has already been installed access the USB port as follows e MLC D models 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 D Front Panel Features later in this section e MLC 62 RS EU and MK Remove the MLC from the inst
57. e 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 e 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 e There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement 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
58. ed or when the MLC 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 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 29 IR Learning The IR learning transcelver sensor on the MLC front or left side panel can recelve and learn commands from the infrared remote controls of other devices via the MLC 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 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 MLC 62 D Front Panel Figure 35 IR Learning on an MLC D Model IR Learning Transceiver Ar 4 10 36 cm 15 MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Left Side Panel Figure 36 IR Learning on an MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK To set up the MLC for IR Learning use the MLC conf
59. elp menu select MLC 68 Series Configuration Program Help 9 MLC 60 Series Configuration Program Help Fi About e Click the Help icon on the main window toolbar MLC MLC 60 Series Configuration Program C File Edit Device Help Cc b E e bo e Press the lt F1 gt key on your computer keyboard MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 45 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 and IR drivers are available at no charge 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 c Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 e Windows 7 c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration Program
60. en 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 e Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder Para evitar riesgo de electrocuci n no intentar personalmente la reparaci n manten
61. g and Installing the Software from the Web If you do not have the software on DVD download it to your computer from the Extron website as follows 1 2 Visit the Extron website at www extron com and select the Download tab On the Download Center screen click the Control Software button A Control Software screen is displayed containing a list of control software products Click M on the linked alphabet at the top or bottom of the screen On the M software products page scroll to locate MLC and click the Download link at the far right On the next screen fill in the required information Click the Download MLC690SWnxn exe button Follow the instructions on the download screens to download the software and install it on your computer Installing the Software from the DVD If you have an Extron DVD containing the MLC software install it on your computer as follows 1 Extron Electronics A Extron Software DVD Edition 2011 1 AO PN Insert the disc into your computer drive If the disc does not start automatically open your Windows Explorer and double click Launch exe on the disk drive to start it lt click to select product gt For the latest product information visit www extron com Figure 47 2 On the Extron software DVD screen click the Software button Extron Software DVD Edition 2011 1 Extron Electronics headquartered in Anaheim California is a leading manufacturer of professiona
62. h Firmware version number displayed to two decimal places n nn Volume range level a 3 digit number for serial drivers with volume tables only NOTE Only positive values are allowed The volume table levels start with zero a1 Lockout executive mode g 0f Ts On MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 55 gt lt gt lt 2 N gl gt lt o E A O gt lt al o Name of the MLC device May be up to 24 alphanumeric characters The first character must be alphabetic the last character cannot be a hyphen or minus sign No blank or space characters are permitted Status Y disengaged default 1 engaged Firmware compatibility version number a 3 digit number listed to three decimal places nnn nnn Device configuration compatibility version number a 3 digit number listed to three decimal places nnn nnn Default product name MLC 62 RS MLC 62 IR Or MLC 64 RS LED status A 32 digit number each digit of which represents the status of an LED on the MLC front panel In so the LED statuses are represented in descending order from 32 to 1 that Is the first digit on the left represents LED 32 the second digit represents LED 31 and so on The last digit of the number represents LED 1 On the MLC 62 models the LEDs are numbered as follows LED Number LED Location E Transmit red E Transmit green 3 4 5 6 Four LEDs behind Display text Button row 1 f
63. hese 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 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 the buttons are set up as follows e MLC 62 RS models Three of these buttons are set to input mode meaning that they are a mutually exclusive group and only one of the buttons can be selected active at a time The active input button remains brightly lit while all other input buttons remain dimly lit The fourth button labeled Mute is set in Toggle mode and is not grouped with the others e MLC 62 IR D Two double sized buttons are grouped in input mode and are mutually exclusive e MLC 64 RS Four double sized buttons are grouped in input mode and are mutually exclusive You can change this but
64. host This response consists of the letter E followed by a number and a carriage return with a line feed The following error response codes can be returned E19 Invalid command or parameter E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Not valid for this configuration E22 Busy MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 54 Using the Command and Response Table The Command and 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 table ASCII to Hex Conversion Table fEsci1B CRIVD Space 20 lt p aS go m 02 ATOM N lt 5 wb lt Z Tv Oe c 3 o CZMI oo B J R Z b j r Z Symbol Definitions CR LF carriage return with line feed hex D A Soft carriage return no line feed hex D web e Space Esc Escape key hex 1B web W ki Button number 81 02 83 04 5 G6 37 18 M9 or 19 Buttons are numbered from front panel top left 81 to bottom right 12 NOTE The Mute button on the MLC 64 VC D cannot be configured therefore it has no number K Relay port number 1 Relay 1 2 Relay 2 X3 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 low 1 hig
65. ightly lit because the PC button row 2 is active MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 61 Reference Information This section contains the specifications tor all models of the MLC and lists names and part numbers of included parts and optional accessories for the product Topics include e Specifications e Part Numbers and Accessories Specifications MLC 62 Series Specifications Control host ports Serial control port 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 1 front panel female mini USB B MK and EU models 1 side panel female mini USB B USD standards tea ee ileana a USB 2 0 low speed IR learning frequencies 30 kHz to 60 kHz IR learning distance 4 10 cm to 14 36 cm from the receiver on front panel for Decora models side panel for MK and EU models Programa COMMON acaso lea Extron configuration program for Windows Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS Control serial port RS models Display control DOM cinta iacob ai 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
66. iguration software see the configuration software help file for the procedures MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 30 Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers When the system has been cabled configured and tested the MLC can be installed in a wall or furniture After you have any desired changes to the faceplate or front panel buttons and configured the buttons mount the MLC as described in the following sections Mounting an MLC 62 D You can mount an MLC 62 RS D or MLC 62 IR D to a UL approved one gang sized electrical junction box or Decora mounting bracket included Mounting an MLC 62 D to an electrical junction box CAUTION Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly 1 7 2 4 Mount the electrical junction box in the wall or furniture following the directions provided with the box Run the cables through the electrical box 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 A MLC 62 D ap Decora a Wallplate Figure 37 Mounting an MLC 62 D in an Electrical Junction Box MLC 60 Series MediaLink Contr
67. imiento de este equipo ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos Ranuras y aberturas Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja alojamiento es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos Bater a de litio e Existe riesgo de explosi n si esta bater a se coloca en la posici n incorrecta Cambiar esta bater a nicamente con el mismo tipo o su equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desachar las bater as usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante IES He H ER e ie AA m EI EYE WR EAA Ki AREA Bok e FRR IR e NN E BR BCE A fe BY THT ARN FV ZR e BIRRA e eH ERA REID A o EGP e AAR AEM ABA RHET DEBT AC PT RDA E AE AL FE fa rN 22 ACN AST IP i th ite FEE TAI e BRULL e HERRN EAI RAE SL ETAL OR TILL UR CE A FF ATL FEE e AEREAS AREER DAE KAEA ERA Pt 42 HAE AEE DUDE AZ SE FELT AMAN ARO HEHE ASEGUREN C AN BEE AH AR VS 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 inte
68. iometer knob to control the audio level for an Extron amplifier that is enabled for remote volume control The volume control module also contains a Mute button for muting and unmuting the audio this button cannot be reprogrammed NOTE Only Extron amplifiers can be controlled via the MLC 64 volume control module 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 Toggling Buttons can be placed in toggle mode which adds flexibility by enabling two different sets of commands to be executed with alternating presses of the button Built in speaker A speaker provides audible feedback to confirm user actions when buttons are pressed except for the Mute button on the VCM module of the MLC 64 RS VC D Inactivity timer for display shutoff An adjustable timer controls automatic shutdown after a specified period of inactivity Front panel security lockout If the MLC 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 A small LED at the top of the MLC front panel lights red green or amber to indicate button presses data transfer front panel lockout and other actions Section
69. irst LED button 1 Bo Button row 2 second LED button 2 9 10 11 12 Four LEDs behind Volume text Volume level indicator LEDs 1 through 5 Button row 2 first LED button 3 Button row 2 second LED button 4 Button row 3 first LED button 5 Button row 3 third LED button 6 Button row 4 first LED button 7 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 Button row 3 second LED lights only if buttons 5 and 6 are combined NOTE Dual sized buttons such as the input buttons on the MLC 62 IR D each take up an entire button row and have three LEDs apiece MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 56 On the MLC 64 the LEDs are numbered as follows LED Number LED Location Transmit red Transmit green Four LEDs behind Display text Button row 1 first LED button 1 Button row 1 second LED button 2 Button row 2 LEDs 1 through 3 Button row 3 LEDs 1 through 3 15 16 17 Button row 4 LEDs 1 through 3 18 19 20 Button row 5 LEDs 1 through 3 21 through 32 Not used The status is always Each digit in the x212 number can be 8 through 4 representing the following possible LED statuses off 1 dim 2 on bright 3 slow blink 4 fast blink NOTE Unless otherwise indicated commands are not case sensitive MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control
70. itches Reserved for future use MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module Rear Panel The MLC 64 RS VC rear panel is illustrated below The MLC module rear panel right side as you view it from the back has the same features as that of the MLC 62 RS D see figure 11 earlier in this section CD DN D O 333 OSE i E YN 52 a En GROUND za ES Tx ch o ELI 12 VDC CD O Figure 13 MLC 64 RS VC D Rear Panel VCM Features Volume control module connector MLC 64 RS VC D only Connect an Extron amplifier to this 3 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector to enable volume and mute control by the MLC see Wiring the Volume Control Module MLC 64 RS VC D Only later in this section NOTE Use only Extron amplifiers with the MLC 64 RS VC D MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 16 Installation The MLC 60 Series can be installed as listed below 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 64 RS VC D can be installed a two gang electrical box or mounting bracket The MLC 62 RS EU can be installed in a standard one gang EU junction box The MLC 62 RS MK can be installed in a standard one gang MK junction box CAUTIONS Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only UL listed electrical boxes are recommended e Ensure that the junction
71. l A V system integration products including A V control systems computer video interfaces switchers matrix switchers distribution amplifiers audio amplifiers speakers twisted pair and fiber optic equipment video scalers A V signal processors classroom sound field systems and high resolution cable Extron offers solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a variety of environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command and control centers and more TT jeer Products FP kt S E gam Find a product and view available E4 iinstall control and configuration i y files pe H software Drivers _ Firmware Install drivers T j Install firmware Get viewers amp utilities here Software Button on the DVD Opening Screen MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 42 3 Onthe Control Software screen scroll to locate the MLC 60 Series and click the Install link in the far right column 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation on your computer Starting the Configuration Software To use the MLC to control devices you must create one or more configurations for it using the MLC configuration program A configuration is a set of specifications for button command assignments and port parameters that enable the MLC to control your display device or switcher NOTE Configurations can be created away from th
72. ncrease the volume by one volume table increment current volume level Decrement volume level Vol kg 4 Decrease the volume by one volume table increment View current volume level Display the current volume level Increase and Decrease Audio Volume on Devices without Volume Tables MLC 62 models only NOTE Attempts to enter an xa 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 58 ASCIl Command Host to Unit Relay Functions RS models only Pulse relay x2 3 x3 O Command Example 2 3 10 Toggle relay X2 2 O Force relay on Force relay off View relay state Digital Input Data Port RS models only View digital input state Front Panel Lockout Executive Mode OX 1X X Device Naming Set unit name Esc CN Set unit name to factory default View unit name Response Unit to Host Rly x2 lx23 Rly2 1 e Rly x2 lx23 Rly ka 1 e Rly ka o 23 Ipnekig Ipnelxas Additional Description Set the length K3 of the pulse specified for relay port x2 Values for K3 represent increments of 0 5 seconds and can range from 1 0 5 seconds
73. ntire button row and have three LEDs apiece Example MLC 62 Esc LC vvVWwWwwvBwB1111121100000111124111104 e 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 7 and 8 Buttons 3 and 4 Button Row 4 Button Row 2 4 Buttons 5 and 6 p Not used Button Row 3 Volume Indicators Behind Volume Text Buttons 1 and 2 Transmit Green Button Row 1 Transmit Behind Display Text Red A No 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 On the MLC 64 the LEDs are numbered as follows 1 Transmit red 2 Transmit green 3 6 Display text LEDs 1 through 4 EBRO ol first LED 8 Button row 1 second LED 9 11 Button row 2 LEDs 1 through 3 12 14 Button row 3 LEDs 1 through 3 15 17 Bution row 4 LEDs roug S 18 20 Button row 5 LEDs 1 through 3 21 32 Not used Their status is always o o 9 DAOC ANAL st DOE IE Example MLC 64 Esc LC lt e B v000000014000011111111122231111103 A In this MLC 64 example the red Transmit LED shows status 3 blinking slowly The LEDs behind the Display text show status 1 dimly lit LEDs 9 10 and 11 show status 2 br
74. ollers Features Installation and Operation 31 Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket A one gang Decora style mounting bracket mud rings 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 Cut a 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 Run the cables through the mounting bracket and attach them Place the MLC 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 Place the wallplate onto the MLC front panel then attach both to the bracket using two of the provided screws in the holes at the top and bottom Wall Mounting Bracket MLC 62 RS D Om LA Wallplate Figure 38 Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 32 Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to an electrical junction box CAUTION Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly 1 Mount a
75. on 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 EU in place in the wall frame MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 36 To mount the MLC EU to a raceway using the spacer Raceway 1 2 Attach the spacer to the electrical box using two Mount the electrical box in the raceway Pro of the included screws in the holes at the sides aa of the spacer Leave the screw heads protruding Mounting Bracket approximately 1 8 inch from the surface of the spacer With the Front label toward you place the metal gt mounting bracket onto the spacer so that the screw heads pass through two of the slotted holes in opposite sides of the bracket Spacer NOTE Ensure that the surface of the mounting bracket containing the word Front is facing out away from the spacer and junction box Junction Wall Frame eS Cable Raceway MLC 62 RS EU Figure 43 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer 4 O ON Hu Rotate the mounting bracket as necessary to ensure tha
76. ontrol knob You can change the faceplate knob or both on the volume control module as described in the following procedures Replacing the MLC 64 volume control knob NOTE Itis not necessary to remove the faceplate or the board from the wallplate in order to replace the knob Rotate the knob to its lowest setting the dot on the knob should be aligned with the bottom edge of the volume icon on the faceplate to line up the notch in the edge of the knob with the notch in the edge of the hole in the faceplate enabling you to access the hex screw on the knob Insert the small Allen wrench provided into the opening created by the two notches until it stops Give the Allen wrench a one half turn counterclockwise to loosen the hex screw holding the knob Use Allen Wrench to Loosen Screw Turn Knob to Expose Screw Figure 16 Removing the Volume Knob Lift off the knob Press the new knob onto the spindle of the VCM making sure that the spindle is turned all the way to the left and that the dot on the knob is aligned with the bottom edge of the volume icon on the faceplate Tighten the hex nut by inserting the Allen wrench and giving it one half turn clockwise Replacing the MLC 64 volume control module faceplate To change the faceplate on the MLC 64 volume control module you must remove the volume control module from the wallplate 1 Remove the volume control knob from the faceplate see Replacing the MLC 64
77. opean model is delivered with six button and eight button faceplates both in RAL9010 white MLC 62 RS MK The UK model is delivered with six button and eight button faceplates both in white MLC 64 RS VC D The MLC 64 is delivered with seven button faceplates in black and white some of the features of MLC 60 Series include Customizable buttons Eight buttons are standard on the MLC 62 RS models prelabeled as shown in figure 1 on the previous page The MLC 62 IR D has six prelabeled buttons and the MLC 64 RS VC D has seven An additional set of prelabeled buttons is included with each model enabling the controller to be customized to suit the application Additional buttons are avallable to order for all models labeled in English the default and other languages Buttons can be ordered with custom labeling as well Button backlighting The front panel buttons are backlit to facilitate use in low light environments and to provide certain status such as whether power is on or off or which input has been selected Alternative six button configuration MLC 62 RS models only For applications in which input device or button functions are not necessary the standard eight button faceplate on the MLC 62 RS can be replaced with a six button one Each pair of source selection buttons can be changed to a long single function button Device drivers A wide variety of Extron certified ready to use device drivers are avalla
78. opie seem cometes a 35mm 2 pole copie crea connector xro Sofware Products DVB MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 70 MLC 64 RS VCD Included Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 64 RS VC D MediaLink Controller 60 1182 02 12 VDC 1 A external power supply PS 1210C 70 775 01 MLC 64 Front faceplate black six button Includes additional buttons with assorted labels MLC 64 Front faceplate white six button Includes additional buttons with assorted labels VCM front faceplates 1 black and 1 white o Volume control knobs 1 black and 1 white A Decora wallplates 2 gang 1 black and 1 white o Extron Tweeker slotted Philips 41 screwdriver NI Allen wrench hex key for volume control knob removal mic 6 sere Sep de SSS gang Decora je mud ig moartea 2 35 mm 3 pole capte sere comectoss SSS a 35 mm Z pol apive sew connects Sd Baron Sofware Products YO MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 71 Accessories These optional items can be ordered separately English button kit 20 728 01 MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK models MLC 62 RS MK French and German button kit 50 728 11 MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK models MLC 62 RS MK MLA VC10 Plus Volume Control Module MLC 62 models 60 1090 01 All MLC 62 MPA 152 Stereo Power Amplifier 15 watts per 60 844 01 channel MPA 152 ENERGY STAR Qualified Stereo 60 844 02 Power Amplifier
79. oran MLC 64 RS D HIS Rimi DD IR Emitter 12V RS 232 IR S E T O a lt GROUND amp T 2 PWR 50 15 m MLC RS D Rear Panel Figure 24 Connecting an IR Emitter to the IR S Port of an MLC 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 wire of the device to pin 3 of the provided 3 pole captive screw connector 2 Connect the signal wire of the device to pin 1 or 2 of the 3 pole connector 3 Plug the 3 pole connector into the MLC 3 pole captive screw Relays port Example In the illustration on the next page a low voltage controller connected to a motorized screen has been wired to pins 2 and 3 of the provided 3 pole 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 23 Power El 38 ey calm 28 GROUND S all 52 Pin common Y 3s ETO Ground Ground cell 2 lt 2 E __ 9 a Signal 110 220 V a E 1EZlO E GROUND ko wa SE LOW Voltage Motorized 7 Screen Control Sudan MLC RS D Rear Panel Figu
80. ort If the USB driver already exists on your computer select No not this time 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 Windows Update Web site with your permission voli oy oe Read our priva Cc y Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device C No not this time Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt cance Figure 33 Found New Hard Wizard Opening Screen Select the Yes this time only radio button if you want your computer to connect to Windows Update only this one time Select Yes now and every time I 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 Select No not this time if you 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 MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 28 4 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 disc Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware
81. ount of time that has passed since the download process started As each new driver is downloaded its designation in the Status column changes to Completed 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 xi dali_31_315_2 eir dali_31_315_1 eir kodk_ 28_3398_2 pke Figure 54 Driver Subscriptions Download Screen after a Driver Download 7 Click Close on the Driver Subscriptions window when finished MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 48 Downloading Drivers from the Disc The software DVD provided with the MLC 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 disc 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 2 On the opening screen click the Drivers button or select the Drivers tab at the top of the screen Ass EA Extron Electronics 2 A Extron Software DVD Edition 2011 1 He Spat fee lt click to select product gt Extron Electronics headquartered in Anaheim California is a leading manufacturer of professional A V system integration products including A V control systems computer video interfaces switchers ma
82. pots Projector with Switched N Extron Wee Audio Output N Extron SI 3 Y Extron Screen MLC 62 RS EU Surface Mount Control MediaLink Controller Speakers MPA 122 i Mini Power Amplifier Figure 4 MLC 62 RS EU Controlling a Projector and Screen MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction RS 232 Display Control Audio _ Volume Control Projector with Switched Audio Output ag Document e 7 Camera Screen e Control Extron a MPA 152 AER Mini Power go Amplifier a MLC 64 RS VC D MediaLink Controller Extron SI 3 Surface Mount Speakers Figure 5 MLC 64 RS VCD Controlling a Projector and Screen System Requirements 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 e 512 MB of RAM e 50 MB of available hard disk space MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction Features Installation and Operation This section describes the front side and rear panel features of the five MLC models and provides procedures for installing and operating them Topics include Installation Checklist Panels and Connectors Installation Configuring the MLC via the USB Port Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode Resetting
83. r screen 3 From the drop down menu on the Device Drivers screen select MLC 68 Series Pproducts Y Applications Y Technologies Y Company Y Training Dovmload Home p O gt Software Advertisements Application Brochures Block Diagrams Engr Block Diagrams Brochures Catalog Pages Cross Reference Cut Out Templates Declaration of Conformity Manuals Panel Dravings Product Guide Product Labels Specifications Forms Custom Engraving Form Custom Cable Form ss AA Interactive Product Demonstrations OE o Device Drivers Extron Device Driver Online Search Tool Device drivers allow Extron products to control various display and source devices such as projectors DVD players and satellite receivers Extron products that utilize these drivers include IP Link Ethernet control processors such as the IPL T S2 System Switchers and MediaLink Controllers In order for these Extron products to control external devices individual drivers or the latest Driver Package must be downloaded prior to running the Configuration Software To make it easier to find the right driver for your A V device Extron has developed this easy to use search tool Use it to locate the individual driver file for your specific device or click the link shown to download the entire package of drivers currently available e Drivers designated as Extron Certified were written by Extron and have been reviewed and tested For more information a
84. re 25 Connecting a Motorized Screen to the Relay Port of an MLC RS D To connect devices to both relay ports 1 Connect the ground wires of both devices to pin 3 of the provided 3 pole captive screw connector 2 Connect the signal wire of one device to pin 2 and the other device to pin 1 of the 3 pole connector 3 Plug the 3 pole connector into the MLC Relays port 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 the configuration software help for setup procedures Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models Only The Digital Input port on the MLC 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 configuration software with Input with Pull
85. rference 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 This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits For more information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compliance accessibility and related topics click here Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications In this user guide the following are used CAUTION A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data NOTE A note draws attention to important information TIP A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here AR Merge Scene 0p1 scene 1 1 B51 W C G1 R 4 100300 100400 1010800100600 G2 35 17 G3 Esc x1 x17 x20 x23 X21 CE NOTE For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in
86. sts Query firmware version Display firmware version xg to two decimal places Example The current firmware version is OO Query firmware compatibility e Display firmware compatibility version version X25 Query device configuration Esc DIMQ View the device configuration compatibility version compatibility version number 26 Compatibility version numbers are used to track and check for compatibility between the configuration software firmware and device configuration versions on the MLC The device and firmware compatibility numbers X25 and x26 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 However if the minor numbers do not match the version may not be backward compatible See Updating Firmware in the MLC help file for more information on checking compatibility Example Esc DIMQ 002 108 1 Display the current device compatibility number 002 100 Major number is 002 minor number is 100 Request controller part number N 68 nnnn nn Show the MLC part number MLC 62 RS D 609 1005 2 MLC 62 RS EU 68 1005 35 MLC 62 RS MK 69 1005 23 MLC 62 IR D 69 1006 2 MLC 64 RS D 69 1182 02 Query model name MLC 62 RS D
87. t the MLC will be positioned straight on the mounting surface and not skewed to either side Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the spacer Pull the cables through the electrical box and the wall frame Disconnect power from all devices at the source and connect all cables to the MLC Align the wall frame with the metal mounting bracket on the mounting surface Press the MLC into the frame until the unit snaps into place MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 37 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 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 D Front Panel Features After the MLC 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 below MLC 62 D Wallplate ap Figure 44 Removing the MLC 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 attache
88. this guide the character is used for the number zero and 0 represents the capital letter o Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here Reply from 208 132 180 48 bytes 32 times 2ms TTL 32 C Program Files Extron Variables are written in slanted form as shown here ping XXX XXX XXX XXX t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX Selectable items such as menu names menu options buttons tabs and field names are written in the font shown here From the File menu select New Click the OK button Copyright 2011 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners Contents Introduction eee eee eee 1 Accessing Covered Panel Features After About This Guide o cf au ret AAA Ade i 1 Mounting IA E E E ta 38 About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers 1 Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel VILE Modele Sa 1 gc y OU ee eee 38 O loa aa laica ci ea 3 Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MLC Configuration Software s es 5 MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Device Drivers i 5 Features unidad 38 Application Diagrams 5 Front Panel Security LOCKOUT eee 39 System Requirements nenea 7 Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons 39 Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button 40 Features Installation and Operation 8 OL DR e RE a PE em gt gt salto Oven 3
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90. to 255 approximately 130 seconds The MLC response includes status for the specified relay port For K2 1 Relay 1 2 Relay 2 For x23 open disengaged 1 closed engaged Relay port 2 will remain closed for pulse intervals of 0 5 seconds 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 for the specified relay port Set relay port x2 to remain closed on Set relay port K2 to remain open off Show state x23 of relay port x2 For X23 Y open 1 closed View status Ke of the Digital Input port For Ke Y low 1 high Unlock front panel buttons Lock all front panel buttons View front panel lockout status K For Xa o of 1 One Set name for the MLC X12 can be up to 24 alphanumeric 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 the name of the MLC to its factory default name X49 is e MLC 62 RS for RS models e MLC 62 IR for IR models e MLC 64 RS D for MLC 64 Show the name of the MLC MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e SIS Control 59 ASCII Command Response Command Host to Unit Unit to Host Additional Description Reset Erase Configuration reset Esc ZXXX Zapxxx Reset the MLC configuration to the factory default Information Reque
91. ton behavior by using the configuration software to change the operating mode of the button see the MLC 60 Series 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 Using the Reset Button later in this section MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 12 Buttons 2 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 e On the MLC 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 e On the MLC 62 EU and MK the USB port 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
92. trical 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 Run the cables through the electrical box and the plastic wall frame Connect all cables to the MLC and disconnect power from all devices at the source Align the wall frame to the metal mounting bracket on the mounting surface A A Holding the wall frame in place on the bracket press the MLC into the frame until the unit snaps into place Electrical Junction Box MLC 62 EU Figure 41 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU to an Electrical Box MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 35 Do A Wall Box Metal Bracket N OU MLC 62 MK Figure 42 Mounting the MLC 62 RS MK to an External Electrical Box Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using Spacers Optional If you are experiencing difficulty with the MLC 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 EU between the metal mounting bracket and the rim of the juncti
93. trix switchers AA Last Betion distribution amplifiers audio amplifiers speakers twisted pair and fiber optic equipment video scalers A V signal processors classroom sound field systems and high resolution cable Extron offers solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a variety of environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command and control centers and more pei gt z Y 5 gt Products Software For the latest product monaton visit f Find a product and view available l Ed Install control and configuration www extron com files E software Drivers Firmware nstall drivers i Install firmware Figure 55 Drivers Tab and Button on the Software DVD Opening Screen 3 On the Drivers screen select MLC 68 Series Device Drivers e A Extron Electronics 2 Extron Software DVD Edition 2011 1 e pe prd Drivers Extron drivers enable various Extron products to effectively communicate with a specific device and are created using device specific IR or RS 232 commands IP Link Device Drivers MediaLink MLC 104 IP MLC 104 IP Plus amp MLC 226 IP Device Drivers MLC 52 DVCM 50 Device Drivers MLC 60 Device Drivers Figure 56 MLC 60 Series Link on the Drivers Screen of the Software DVD MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 49 The MLC 60 Series Device Drivers screen opens displaying a list of all available
94. tron DataViewer or HyperTerminal This section contains a list of the SIS commands available for the MLC and describes procedures for issuing them The following topics are covered e Host to Controller Communications e Using the Command and Response Table e Command and 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 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 responds by sending a message to the host indicating what selection was entered No response is required from the host The MLC sends the following copyright message only when it first powers on c Copyright 20nn Extron Electronics MLC nn vn nn 69 nann nn where MLC nn is the model name vn nn is the firmware version number and 60 nnnn nn is the model number This message does not appear with a USB connection Error Responses If the MLC 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
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96. up as the digital input mode If the connected device provides its own power select Input for the digital input mode see the MLC 60 Series 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 the configuration software help file to configure the Digital Input port To wire the Digital Input connector 1 Connect the ground port of the input device to pin 2 of a provided 2 pole captive screw connector 2 Connect the signal port of the input device to pin 1 of the captive screw connector 3 Plug the wired connector into the MLC rear panel Digital Input connector MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 24 Example The diagram below shows a two position switch connected to the Digital Input port of an MLC 62 RS D Two position Switch t Pin 2 TO A Ground 1 E 1 Digital Input 1 MLC RS D Rear Panel GROUND 9 x 2 o lt Z o DIGITAL HOST INPUT CONFIG i Figure 26 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 can be configured and controlled from a host device or computer The primary means of configuring the M
97. ure with or without an electrical junction box or mounting bracket MLC 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 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introduction 1 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 MLC 64 RS VC D US model Controls devices by RS 232 IR relays and digital input has a two gang Decora faceplate and fits in a two gang US electrical box Contains a volume control module with an analog potentiometer for volume control of an Extron amplifier NOTE Only an Extron amplifier with remote volume control capability can be used with this model ISPLAY EP VOLUME LAPTOP MUTE Extrom Extrom MLC 62 IR D MLC 62 RS D DISPLAY DISPLAY DIS VOLUME LAPTOP MUTE le Extrom MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS MK MLC 64 RS VC D Figure 1 MLC 60 Series Models MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Introdu
98. 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 see Obtaining Device Drivers in the Software based Configuration section On button Identification nub Power On button face contains a raised nub that helps you to identify the On button by touch in a dark or dimly lit room QD Mute button MLC 64 only Press this toggle button to mute and unmute the volume on the Extron amplifier connected to the volume control module 2 Volume control knob MLC 64 only Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the volume on the Extron amplifier connected to the volume control module The front panel button illumination provides status on what the MLC 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 the configuration software help file for information on grouping buttons see Installing the Configuration Software in the Software Configuration and Control section to obtain the software You can remove buttons and replace them with buttons having different labels You c
99. ut 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output 12 VDC 1 A 12 watts 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 GEO E aer EEE Convection no vents Mounting Rack mount ceeace No Furniture or wall mount Decora models Mounts in a standard 1 gang US electrical junction box or with included mud ring EU MOONS ca teal beata tii Mounts in a standard 1 gang EU electrical junction box with 60 mm mounting centers An adapter frame is included MK models Mounts to a standard MK electric type British standard wall box or junction box Enclosure type Plastic Enclosure dimensions MLC 62 IR D MLC 62 RS D Faceplate oooooccccncnccoooc Fits the opening in a 1 gang Decora style wallplate DEVICE niscai aaa i air A2 HX1 8 Wx1 5 D 10 7 cm H x 4 6 cm W x 3 7 cm D Depth includes connectors and buttons Allow enough depth in the wall or furniture for the device plus cable clearance 1 84 A 4 68 cm RELNNS A DIGNA N At PNI Q O X O 3 419 4 19 5 10 64 cm E 10 64 cm a 1 q a 1 AR MLC 62 IR D Rear MLC 62 RS D Rear MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Reference Information 63 MLC 62 RS EU MLC 62 RS EU Faceplate oooccc
100. vard 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 the product that were not authorized by Extron NOTE f a product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number This begins the repair process USA 714 491 1500 Asia 65 6383 4400 31 33 453 4040 se ke es ss 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 liabl
101. ware e Obtaining Device Drivers For more detailed descriptions and additional configuration procedures see the configuration program help file About the MLC Configuration Program An MLC controller must be configured in order for it to be able to control other devices The Extron MLC 60 Series Configuration Program is used to set up 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 and then upload them to the computer via the MLC USB or Host Config serial port 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 and the configuration software help file to create and upload the configurations Computer System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the computer on which you install the MLC configuration program include e Intel Pentium lll 1 GHz processor e Microsoft Windows XP SP2 32 bit or Windows 7 64 bit e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 e 512 MB of RAM e 50 MB of available hard disk space MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Software based Configuration 41 Installing the Configuration Software The software is provided on a DVD that is delivered with your MLC unit You can also download it free of charge from the Extron website Downloadin
102. which insert into slots on the MLC main board and hold the faceplate in place For each tab a Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into the hole above or below the tab b Pressing each tab in and up pry the top and bottom of the faceplate away from the board See the illustration on the next page MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 17 Figure 14 Removing the Faceplate MLC 60 Series D Models If you are switching faceplates transfer the buttons from the faceplate you removed to the replacement one Make any desired button changes see Replacing Buttons later in this section To attach the faceplate make sure that both the faceplate and the MLC board are upright and 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 board 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 15 Attaching the Faceplate MLC 60 Series D Models MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers e Features Installation and Operation 18 Removing and replacing the MLC 64 VCM module knob and faceplate The MLC 64 is provided with one black and one white VCM faceplate and volume c
103. y LAPTOP MUTE Extrom MLC 62 RS D MLC 62 IR D Figure 6 MLC 62 RS D and MLC 62 IR D Front Panels MLC 64 RS VC D front panel The MLC 64 RS VC D front panel contains seven buttons an Activity LED and a volume control knob DISPLAY Extrom VOLUME Figure 7 MLC 64 RS VC D Front Panel MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Features Installation and Operation 10 Controls behind the wallplate The front panels of the MLC D controllers contain some controls and connectors that are located behind the wallplate when the controller is mounted To access these features that are covered during normal operation you must remove the wallplate see Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel Features later in this section VOLUME o O Extrom Y O MLC 62 RS D MLC 64 RS VC D Figure 8 MLCD Front Panel Controls Behind the Wallplate MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side Panels 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 se

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