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Safety Instructions • English WARNING : This symbol, , when used on the product, 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. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to...
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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equ...
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws att...
Contents Mounting the MLC 52 ....................................... 23 Preparing the Site ......................................... 23Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box ......... 24Mounting the MLC to a Decora Mounting Bracket ........................................................ 25 Mounting ...
Serial Communication ................................ 46 Configuration Ports ........................................... 46Using the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program .......................................................... 46 Installing the Software from the DVD ............. 47Downloading and...
MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 1 Introduction This section gives an overview of the MLC 52 User Guide and describes the Extron ® MLC 52 Series MediaLink ® Controllers and their features. Topics include: • About this Guide • About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Application Dia...
European models • MLC 52 RS EU — European two-gang size. Controls the display device by either IR or RS-232. • MLC 52 RS EU VC — European two-gang size. Controls the display device by either IR or RS-232. This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as an Extron MPA Mini Power A...
• Inactivity timer for display shutoff — Adjustable timer control provides automatic shutdown of the display device to conserve energy, prevent plasma burn-in, and extend projector lamp life. • Front panel security lockout — Front panel lockout (executive mode) can be implemented where the MLC 52 is...
Device Drivers In order for the MLC 52 to control a switcher, projector, or other display device via IR or RS-232 communication, it must have drivers loaded for the devices it will control. Drivers can be obtained in the following ways: • IR or an RS-232 driver files can be installed from a disc, do...
POWER 12V 3A MAX OUTPUT 4/8 OHMS INPUTS L R L R REMOTE VOL/MUTE 10V 50mA L MP A 152 R C US LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDE O APP ARA TUS CLASS 2 WIRING DO NOT GROUND OR SHOR T SPEAKER OUTPUTS! Projector PC VGA with Audio DVD/VCR Combo S-video and Composite Video with Audio Audio Output MLC 52 ExtronMPA 152 M...
MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 6 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 6 Installation and Configuration This section describes the front, side, and rear panel features of the four MLC 52 models, and provides procedures for installing and configuring the controlle...
VOL/ MUTE + 10V 3 6 4 1 2 5 5 2 6 1 3 Figure 4. MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Rear Views ON PC OFF VCR DVD DOC CAM VOL/ MUTE + 10V 1 6 2 3 4 5 ON PC OFF VOL VOL 1 3 2 6 5 Figure 5. MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU VC Rear Views a IR Learner/Transmitter — These sensors allow for IR control of the MLC...
c Configuration switches — When set to On, these DIP switches place the MLC in IR learning or data transfer mode, or disable IR repeats. • Switch 1: Enables IR learning. • Switch 2: Enables data transfer, such as cloning the current MLC configuration onto another MLC 52 (see Configuring Using IR Dat...
3. If you want to use a different faceplate from the one that is attached, remove the installed faceplate from the MLC, and replace it with the new one (see Replacing the Faceplate [US Models Only] ). 4. Attach cables to the rear of the MLC and to the display device as well as any optional devices s...
Figure 6_Remove screws 1 1 1 2 3 4 E ON 2 3 4 Tx IR OUT GND IR IN GND + 12V 1 1 Figure 6. Screws to Remove from the MLC Faceplate Figure 7_New faceplate Faceplate Standoff MLC 52 Figure 7. Installing the MLC onto a New Faceplate Replacing Button Labels The button caps are prelabeled for your conveni...
2. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap, and slide the screwdriver between the lens cap and the diffuser (see b in the illustration below). 3. Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver, carefully pry the two pieces apart (see c in figure 9). 2 3 TEXT Separate the two-piece button here atth...
Wiring the Control Connector The display and source control connector allows you to connect cables for IR devices, RS-232 devices (RS models only), and AC power to the MLC. The illustration below shows the MLC control connector pin assignments that are described on the following pages. IR in 12 V DC...
FIG_Wiring for RS-232 D Ground (Gnd) F E D C B A F Transmit (Tx) To the Display or Projector RS-232 Port RS-232 Figure 11. Wiring for RS-232 Control (RS Models Only) Extron recommends using the CTL Series Comm-Link Control System Cable, available in lengths of 500 feet (150 m) (non-plenum only) and ...
Wiring an IRL 20 The Extron IRL 20 is a hard wired IR signal receiver that can be used with the MLC 52 and an IR remote control. The IRL 20 receives a signal via its front panel (or an IR sensor) from the IR remote control, and outputs a modulated IR signal via an IR emitter. Wire and connect the IR...
Wiring the Power Connector The control connector also contains a power connector for the MLC 52. Connect the supplied external 12 VDC, 1 A power supply to this port to power the MLC as shown in the following diagram. NOTE: The Extron PS 1210 (included) and other Extron power supplies can be used wit...
To transmit configuration data via IR, both the transferring and the receiving MLCs must be removed from the wall, electrical box, or furniture, and both must be powered on. The MLC that is already configured can be powered by an external power supply, or it can share a power supply with the unit th...
The front panel buttons act as data transfer progress indicators. While data is being transferred, the buttons on both the transmitting and the receiving MLCs blink sequentially in clockwise order, starting with the On button in the upper-left corner (see figure 16). This cycle repeats until transfe...
4. When the data transfer is complete, do either of the following: • If you want to repeat the transfer process to configure another MLC 52, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the unit that is to be configured. Press any button on the donor unit. The transfer process restarts. • If you are finished performing...
4. Hold the remote control of the display device between 4 and 14 inches (10 to 36 cm) away from the MLC and point it at the IR Transmit/Receive LEDs on the MLC. Within 5 seconds of pressing the MLC button (step 3 ), press the button on the remote control whose function you want the selected MLC but...
Setting Up Button Macros Using IR Buttons function in either toggle mode or macro mode. By default, all the buttons (except the On and Off Display buttons) are in toggle mode. This means that each press of the button issues one command — the next in sequence of the four commands programmed to the bu...
5. Press the MLC button that will store the input selection IR codes. The button blinks for 5 seconds, during which time it is able to learn codes. On the rear panel, the first (bottom) IR learning LED starts flashing.) If a command is not entered within 5 seconds, the button and LED stop blinking, ...
MLC RS EU VC with MPA POWER 12V 3A MAX OUTPUT 4/8 OHMS INPUTS L R L R REMOTE VOL/MUTE 10V 50m A L MP A 152 R C US LISTED 17T T AUDIO/VIDE O APP ARA TUS CLASS 2 WIRING DO NOT GROUND OR SHOR T SPEAKER OUTPUTS! ML C 5 2 OFF PC DOCCAM DVD ON VIDEO Projector PC with Audio DVD/ VCR Combo S-video and Compo...
Figure 21_Wiring MLC VC and MPA COMPUTER OUT AUDIO OUT Projector RS-232 or IRProjector Control Any input on the MPA can be used. To Loudspeakers MPA 152 MLC 52 VC Series P R /R-Y P B /B-Y REMOTE AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Y/C VIDEO PC R R L Y G H/Cs B V RS-232 COMPUTER IN-2 CONTROL COMPUTER IN-1 AV IN Tx IR ...
• The standard US MLC 52 model includes a one-gang black or white plastic faceplate, which can be installed on a standard one-gang US electrical box that is at least 1.75 inches deep. A mounting bracket (“mud ring”) is also included. • The US MLC 52 VC model includes a two-gang black or white plasti...
6. Ground the MLC to the electrical box as follows: a. Attach the bare wire end of the provided grounding wire to the Gnd pin of the 6-pole captive screw connector on the MLC rear panel. b. Attach the other end of the grounding wire to a screw on the junction box. NOTE: Do not ground a product to bo...
Figure_Mounting US MLC to Decora MLC 52 PR OJECT OR OFF ON VIDEO VOL VOL PC MLC 52 Wall Wall MountingBracket (Mud Ring) Figure 22. Mounting an MLC 52 to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting the MLC to a Wall or Furniture 1. With all cables attached to the MLC and power disconnected at the source, inse...
MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 27 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 27 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Operation 27 Operation This section describes the front panel features of the MLC 52 models and provides procedures for operating the controllers. Topics inc...
• Power mode: The two Display buttons at the top of the front panel, labeled On and Off, are permanently in power mode. This mode is similar to input mode. The two Display buttons are mutually exclusive; if you press one, the other one becomes unlit. NOTE: You can also set up button macros using IR ...
MLC 52 RS MK VC MLC 52 RS MK MLC 52 ON PC OFF VIDEO VOL VOL 3 2 1 4 VOLUME MLC 52 ON PC OFF VCR DVD 3 2 1 5 Figure 24. MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Front Panels MLC 52 RS EU VC MLC 52 RS EU MLC 52 ON PC OFF VIDEO VOL VOL 1 2 4 3 MLC 52 ON PC DOCCAM OFF VIDEO DVD 1 3 5 2 Figure 25. MLC 52 RS EU a...
c Configuration port — Connect this port to your computer RS-232 port to configure and communicate with the MLC. Through this port, the MLC receives commands issued via the configuration software on your computer.Use a 2.5 mm TRS to 9-pin D-sub connector cable to connect the MLC to your PC via this ...
Selecting Inputs The four buttons below the On and Off buttons on the front panel can be configured to select inputs on the display device. The PC and Video buttons have been preconfigured to select inputs — a desktop or laptop computer (PC); a VCR or DVD (Video). Using IR learning, IR data transfer...
Resetting In the event that the MLC 52 needs to be reset, you can do so by one of the following methods: • Factory firmware reset — Press and hold the bottom right button (the Video button on standard models or the blank button on VC models) while applying power to the MLC. This method resets the ML...
MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 33 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 33 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Operation 33 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Special Applications 33 Special Applications This section describes some special types of applications that repre...
The MLC 52 is configured differently depending on the type of projector remote control that will be used and on whether the MLC will use IR or RS-232 projector control. Because each button on the MLC 52 can store up to four commands per button, the PC and Video buttons should be programmed as shown ...
Projector remote control type A (application 1) This remote control has a discrete button for each input. Two buttons are designated for RGB inputs, one for S-video, and one for video (composite). • Use IR learning to program the command from each of the projector remote control RGB input selection ...
MLC 52 VC models with a type A remote control If you are using an MLC 52 IR VC or an MLC 52 RS VC model with a type A remote control, program the buttons using the following scheme: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 VIDEO S-Video RGB1 RGB2 INPUTS SET UP PLAY PRG+ PRG– POWER REW TV INPUT PAUSE FF STOP DIR A DIR B ...
Standard MLC 52 with a type B remote control If you are using an MLC 52 IR or an MLC 52 RS with a type B remote control, program the buttons using the following scheme: MLC 52 PROJECTOR ON PC VIDEO OFF VOL VOL Command 1: Computer The button should be in input switch mode. Projector Remote Control Ty...
Application 2: Controlling Projectors that Require Power Off Confirmation Some projectors controlled via IR require the Power Off button on the hand-held remote control to be pressed twice to turn off the projector. These projectors usually present a prompt (similar to the one shown below) on the im...
4. Put the MLC Off button that you have just programmed into macro mode by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. The orange LED on the back panel, labeled “E,” flashes rapidly five times, then turns off, indicating that the button is now configured for macro mode. 5. Set configuration DIP s...
3. Program the input selection command “A” from the RGB 2 input selection button on the projector remote control into memory block 2 of the MLC 52 PC button: a. Press the PC button on the MLC front panel. The button blinks, indicating that the MLC is ready to learn the command. On the rear panel, th...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 VIDEO S-Video RGB1 RGB2 INPUTS SET UP PLAY PRG+ PRG– POWER REW TV INPUT PAUSE FF STOP DIR A DIR B SLEEP TV MUTE TIME/ LEVEL– DLY/CNT/REAR TIME/ LEVEL+ UP LEFT RIGHT DOWN SKIP/CHAPTER +100 – + DECK A/B EFFECT ON/OFF REC/ PAUSE INPUT SELECT CD TAPE TUNER PHONO TV/DBS TEST DVD/LD VC...
Configuration for a System with a Projector Remote Control Type B (Application 3) A type B remote control has only two input buttons: one for the RGB inputs and one for the S-video and composite video inputs (see page 34 ). Each of these buttons contains two commands (“A” and “B”) that cause the but...
SIZE ENTER MENU CENTER CONT/ BRT COL/ TINT ASPECT RATIO VIDEO MUTE AUDIO MUTE A/V MUTE SHARP PHASE VIDEO COMPUTER MLC 52 DISPLAY ON PC OFF DVD VCR VOLUME Command 1: Computer IR Command “A” Command 2: Computer IR Command “B” Leave blank and do not program. The button should be in single switch mode. ...
MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 46 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Installation and Configuration 46 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Operation 46 MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication 46 Serial Communication This section describes the procedure for accessing and starting the ...
Installing the Software from the DVD To install the MLC 52 configuration software to your computer from the included Extron Software Products DVD: 1. Insert the disc into your computer drive. The DVD should start automatically. If it does not, open your Windows Explorer and double-click Launch.exe o...
Downloading and Installing the Software from the Website If you do not have the software on DVD, download it to your computer from the Extron website as follows: 1. Visit the Extron website at www.extron.com and select the Download tab. Figure 43. Control Software Button on Download Center Screen 2....
By default the installation creates a MediaLink folder at the following location on your computer hard drive: C:\Program Files [ or Program Files (x86) ] \Extron\ MediaLink . The following items are placed in the folder: • MediaLnk52.exe (MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program) • MLC_52_and_DVCM_50_He...
Loading Extron Drivers Extron drivers are control files (libraries) of Extron-created projector or display commands that are specific to a particular display device. There are different sets of drivers for serial (RS-232) and for IR control.Before you can use the software to configure the MLC button...
Downloading IR drivers from the DVD The software DVD provided with the MLC 52 contains a set of device drivers that are also available from the website. 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 automa...
4. From the DVD, you can download either the current Extron driver package (containing all IR drivers that were available at the time the package was compiled) or one driver at a time.To download the driver package: a. Click Download install for current driver package ( n . n MB) . Figure 49. IR Dev...
To download a single driver: a. (Optional) From the Select Interface Type drop-down menu, select IR for the type of drivers to view. When you make this selection, only drivers in the current driver package are displayed. b. If you want to view all the IR drivers, including those outside the current ...
Downloading drivers from the website 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 button (shown at right) on the Download Center screen. 3. From the drop-down menu on...
As you make each selection, the driver list below changes to display all available drivers meeting your selected criteria. Figure 52. Entering MLC 62 Driver Search Criteria 5. Click on the device name whose driver you want to download. To download all the drivers in the current package, click the Do...
Using SIS Commands Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be entered on your computer, using a utility such as Extron DataViewer or HyperTerminal, to find out more information about the MLC 52, to toggle display power or front panel lock state, or to reset the unit. Host-to-Controller Communicati...
Symbol Definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A ) } = Soft carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D ; web | ) • = Space E = Escape key (hex 1B ; web W ) X! = Firmware version number ( n . nn format) X@ = Display power status ( 0 through 3 ) 0 = power off 1 = power on 2 = cooling do...
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional Description Information Requests Query firmware version Q X!] Display firmware version X! to two decimal places ( n.nn ). Example: Q 1.00 ] View controller part number N 60-74 n - nn ]...
MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Reference Information Reference Information This section contains the names and part numbers of included parts and optional accessories for all models of the MLC 52. It also contains instructions for mounting an electrical junction box and templates for measuring and c...
Optional Accessories These optional items can be ordered separately: Mounting Hardware Part Number EWB 101 one-gang external wall box (black, white) 60-1161-02, -03 JB 125 one-gang junction box, 2.5" (10 mm) deep 980130 SMB 101 one-gang surface mount box (black only) 60-1292-02 EWB 102 two-gang ...
Mounting an Electrical Box If you want to install the MLC 52 or MLC 52 VC (US models) in an electrical box (in a wall or in furniture), install the box as described below. NOTE: These instructions are for US models only. To mount an electrical box for an EU or MK model, follow the directions provide...
8. Insert the electrical box into the opening, and attach it to the wall stud or furniture with nails or screws, leaving the front edge flush with the outer wall or furniture surface. The following illustration applies to all sizes of electrical boxes. 1-gang wall box.eps Wall opening flush with edg...
MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout Template for the One-gang Decora Mud Ring To mount the MLC 52 to a one-gang plastic Decora mud ring, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 (Front View) Cut-Out Template for 4.50" (11.43 cm) Top Panel SURFACE CUT-OUT AREA FOR...
MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout Template for the Two-gang Decora Mud Ring To mount the MLC 52 VC to a two-gang plastic Decora mud ring, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 VC (Front View) Cut-Out Template for 4.50" (11.43 cm) Top Panel 3.88" (9...
MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout Template for Mounting Directly to a Wall or Furniture To mount the MLC 52 RS or IR directly to a wall or furniture, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 (Front View) Cut-Out Template for 4.50" (11.43 cm ) To install anMLC 5...
MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout Template for Mounting Directly to a Wall or Furniture To mount the MLC 52 RS VC or MLC 52 IR VC directly to a wall or furniture, use the dimensions shown below to cut the hole in the mounting surface. MLC 52 VC (Front View) Cut-Out Template for 4.60" (11.68 c...
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