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Introduction, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction1-4MLC 52 Application ExamplesExtron MLC 52 Basic MediaLink Controller MLC 52 DI

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-40Programming the MLC 52 for control by the IR 452 RemoteThe o

5-41MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication IR learning readiness prompt5. When you are ready to start, click OK. The tex

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-42If the command is learned successfully, the Current Button f

5-43MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationPlaying an IR commandUsing emulation modeThe MLC 52 configuration program features an em

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-443. You can create a new configuration starting from the defa

5-45MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communicationc. Double-click on the configuration file that you want to use inemulation mode. Its na

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-46Click the button for the MLC type that you want to configure

5-47MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationInitial configuration options screenResettingUsing the configuration software, you can r

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-48• Click Yes if you want to save the current configuration.

5-49MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication8. On the Save As window that opens, browse to the folder on your computerwhere you want

MLC 52 Series2Chapter TwoInstallationInstallation OverviewUL RequirementsInstallation Procedures

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-504. Locate and select the new firmware file. Firmware files

5-51MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationUsing Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) CommandsSimple Instruction set (SIS) commands can be

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-52Symbol definitions= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0

5-53MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationCommand/response table for SIS commandsCommand ASCII Command Hexadecimal Unit response A

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-54Command/response table for advanced instructions (for the ML

MLC 52 SeriesAAppendix ASpecifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesSpecificationsPart Numbers and Accessories

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesA-2Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesSpecificationsContr

A-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesProduct weightMLC 52 RS, MLC 52 IR ... 0.2 lb (0.1 kg)MLC 52 RS

Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesA-4Optional ac

MLC 52 SeriesBAppendix BTemplatesMLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS TemplateMLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Template

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-2InstallationInstallation OverviewCAUTIONInstallation and service must be performed by authorized

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • TemplatesB-2TemplatesUse the rough-in templates in this appendix as guides to measure and mark thehole in the wa

B-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • TemplatesMLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC TemplateMLC 52 VC(Front View)Cut-Out Template for Extron's 4.60&q

Templates, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • TemplatesB-4

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2-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • InstallationUL RequirementsThe Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to theinstall

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-4To prepare the site,1. Choose a location that will allow cable runs without i

2-5MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation FaceplateStandoffMLC 52Installing the MLC onto a new faceplate (bottom view)Replacing b

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-64. Lift out the transparent square label that you want to replace, being care

2-7MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation Wall opening flush with edge of box Installation Cable Cable Clamp Screws or Nails Wall S

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-8Rear panel and cable connectionsThe following diagrams show the locations of

2-9MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation1IR learner/transmitter — These sensors allow for IR control of the MLC andfor IR learning. The

PrecautionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with th

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-10Wiring the control connectorThe display and source control connector allows

2-11MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • InstallationWiring for IR controlIf you intend to control display and/or input devices via infrared (IR) com

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-12Wiring for RS-232 control (RS models only)The MLC 52 RS and the MLC 52 RS VC

2-13MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation3. Attach a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector to one end of the cable and a6-pole captive s

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-14Wiring an IRL 20The Extron IRL 20 is a hardwired IR signal receiver that can

2-15MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • InstallationWiring the power connectorThe control connector also contains a power connector for the MLC 52.

Installation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation2-16Mounting the MLC 52Once the system has been cabled, configured, and tested,

2-17MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • InstallationWall MLC 52 DISPLAYOFF ON VIDEO VOL VOL PC Extron Wall Mounting Bracket MLC 52 Mounting the MLC

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MLC 52 Series3Chapter ThreeOperationDisplay Device ControlFront Panel Features and OperationConfiguring the MLC 52 Using IRUsing the MLC 52 VC Models

iMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1 • Introduction ...

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-2OperationDisplay Device ControlThe MLC 52 IR models can control a projector or other display device

3-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation• Input mode: Buttons in this mode are grouped together so that only one ofthem can be active at a

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-42Input selection buttons — These buttons are preprogrammed to select inputsources.

3-5MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • OperationConfiguring the MLC 52 Using IRThe MLC 52 can be programmed/configured via IR by the following metho

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-6 11234EON234TxIR OUTGNDIR INGND+ 12V11234EON234TxIR OUTGNDIR INGND+ 12VLess Tha

3-7MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • OperationAfter approximately 17% of the data has been transferred, the On buttonlights and remains lit to max

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-83. Press the button on the MLC that will store the IR code that you want theMLC to

3-9MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation7. Press the buttons that you configured to verify that the commands youentered have been learned.

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-10Configuring a single button for input source selectionIf you want to use only one

3-11MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • OperationUsing the MLC 52 VC Models with the MPA Series PowerAmplifiersThe dedicated volume control knob on

ii MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’dPowering the Display Device On and Off ...

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-12Wiring and connections for the MLC 52 VC modelsConnect the cables to the MLC 52 IR

3-13MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • OperationPowering offTo turn the projector/display off, press the Off button. The button blinks for4 secon

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-14Using the IR Link with theMLC 52 and the IR 452• If an input selection button is i

3-15MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation• The MLC recognizes the command it receives via the IR IN pole, andresponds as if its own equivale

Operation, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Operation3-16ResettingIn the event that the MLC 52 needs to be reset, you can do so by one of t

MLC 52 Series4Chapter FourSpecial ApplicationsApplication 1: Using Multiple Sources with an MLC 52Application 2: Controlling Projectors that Require P

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-2Special ApplicationsThis chapter describes some special types of applications that repres

4-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special ApplicationsProgramming buttons for an IR controlled system1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 VIDEO S-Video RGB

Special Applications, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-4If you are using an MLC 52 IR or an MLC 52 RS (one-gang model

4-5MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special ApplicationsIf you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC (two-gang models) with atype A remote

iiiMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Table of ContentsOverview of the configuration procedure ...

Special Applications, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-6Projector remote control type B (application 1)This remote co

4-7MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special ApplicationsProgramming buttons for multiple inputs on an RS-232controlled systemIf the MLC 52 RS is

Special Applications, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-8Configuring the MLC 52 for a power-off confirmationThe MLC 52

4-9MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special ApplicationsApplication 3: Controlling Projectors That HaveMulti-coded IR FunctionalityCertain proje

Special Applications, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-10b. Within 5 seconds (while the PC button on the MLC 52 is bl

4-11MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applicationsb. Within 5 seconds (while the Video or blank button on the MLC 52 isblinking), press th

Special Applications, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-12Issuing input selection commands learned from a type A remot

4-13MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special ApplicationsProjector remote control type B (application 3)This remote control has only two input bu

Special Applications, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications4-14Programming video inputs — projector remote control type B1.

4-15MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Special ApplicationsIssuing input selection commands learned from remote control type BThe MLC now has two c

iv MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’d68-1079-01 Rev. D04 07All trademarks mentioned in this manual are t

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MLC 52 Series5Chapter FiveSerial CommunicationUsing the MLC 52 Configuration ProgramUsing Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) Commands

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-2Serial CommunicationThe MLC 52 can be remotely configured via a host computer connected t

5-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationInstalling the softwareTo install the MLC 52 configuration software on your computer,1. I

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-4By default the installation creates a directory called “Media

5-5MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationLoading Extron driversExtron drivers are control files (libraries) of Extron-created proj

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-63. On the Drivers screen, select MLC 52/DVCM 50 Device Driver

5-7MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationIR driver package list5. Click Run on the next two download screens that appear, to start

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-8IR driver information in the Help > Details windowChanging

5-9MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationBrowse For Folder window5. Click OK on the IR Driver Directory.Key to file namesFile name

MLC 52 Series1Chapter OneIntroductionAbout the MLC 52 SeriesFeatures and OptionsMLC 52 Application Examples

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-10To configure the MLC using the Configuration Wizard,1. On th

5-11MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication3. On the Select Initial Option screen, select the radio button for the type ofconnectio

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-12 Select COM Port screen3. The Detect Device Type screen a

5-13MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication• For MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 IR VC:Select IR Driver screen for IR modelsOn the driver sele

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-14d. Click the Add Driver button. The selected manufacturer a

5-15MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationAssign Commands To Buttons window with PC button selectedTo add a command to a button,a.

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-166. When finished programming buttons, click Next. The Uploa

5-17MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationWhen you click Finish with this option selected, a prompt appears,reminding you to save

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-18By default, the configuration files are stored at the follow

5-19MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationWizard Finish screen10. On the Finish screen, select either of the radio buttons, then c

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction1-2IntroductionAbout the MLC 52 SeriesThe Extron MediaLink™ Controller 52 (MLC 52) Series provide RS

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-20This section discusses configuring an MLC that is connected

5-21MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationIf you want to create a configuration for an MLC that is not connected toyour computer,

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-22After a few seconds, the Extron MLC 52 Configuration Program

5-23MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationDisplaying the Help programFor information on program features, do one of thefollowing t

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-24 Save configuration to... window.5. Click Save. Th

5-25MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationLoad configuration from... window3. If necessary, browse to locate the configuration fil

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-26Main screen with a driver addedThe main screen consists of t

5-27MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication Change IR Driver Location — Lets you select a folder where the MLCwill look for the IR

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-28 Details... — Displays the Details window, which gives deta

5-29MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationButton Settings areaIn this section of the screen, you can enter text to label the MLC s

1-3MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • IntroductionFront panel configuration port — This RS-232 serial port enables advancedconfiguration, driver do

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-30Adding a driverTo add a serial (RS-232) or IR driver to the

5-31MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication Select a serial driver... windowDouble-click on the driver for the desired device. Th

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-32c. Click Yes if you want the configuration program to fill t

5-33MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationPC button selected on MLC 52 main screen2. On the Driver tab in the Button Operations fi

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-345. If you want to assign another command to the same button,

5-35MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationUser-defined command entered for Video buttonIf you do not want to assign the command to

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-36 Volume mode (green): This mode is available only on the s

5-37MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial CommunicationFactory defaultsWhen your MLC 52 is delivered from the factory, or after a reset, the bu

Serial Communication, cont’dMLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication5-38The Volume knob cannot be configured using the configuration

5-39MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication• Automatically shut off projector power after being inactive for:Click the up and down