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Setup Guide

MLC 104 Plus Series

MediaLink™ Controllers

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating

instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future

reference.

Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not

recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be

hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce s ymbole s ert à a vertir l’ut ilisateu r que l a documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de

sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité an de pouvoir

les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes

marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de xation ni d’outils

non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser

certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dies es Sym bol so ll dem Benut zer in der i m Li efe rum fan g en tha lte nen D oku men tat ion besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen , daß im I nneren des Gehäuses diese s Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden,

sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen

und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit

des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und

Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte,

die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se util iza para advertir al usuario sobre instruc ciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destac ar en el c ontenido de la docume ntación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y

seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para

futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas

en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no

sean especicamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source

indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power

cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • 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 qualied service personnel. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are

provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation

indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un l de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger,

déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de

manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-

maintenance par un technicien qualié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. An d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orices, ceux-ci

servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie.

Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene

Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten

Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im

Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal

durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist,

dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen 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 gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo

de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida

de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica 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 técnicos de personal

calicado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento 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 oricios en su caja/alojamiento,

es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición

incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴

露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理

解所有安全和使用说明。

保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使

用。

遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安

全和操作说明。

避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或

追加设备，以避免危险。

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。设备

必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线（地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后

或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部没

有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止

机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与

厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

声明

所使用电源为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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.

MLC 104 Plus Series • Safety and Compliances

Chapter One • Introduction ....................................................1-1

About this Manual ....................................................................1-2

The MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink™ Controllers ........... 1-2

Differences between models ................................................ 1-2

About Global Congurator .................................................... 1-4

System Requirements ............................................................1-5

Installing Global Congurator .............................................. 1-5

Global Congurator Online Training .................................. 1-6

Chapter Two • Hardware Setup............................................2-1

Front Panel ................................................................................... 2-2

Right Side Panel ......................................................................... 2-3

Left Side Panel and Top Panel ...............................................2-4

Power Connection ..................................................................... 2-5

LAN Connection (IP Models Only ........................................ 2-6

Front Panel Host Conguration Port ................................... 2-7

Device Connections ................................................................... 2-8

Display connection ................................................................. 2-8

Infrared (IR connection ......................................................... 2-8

Digital I/O connection ............................................................ 2-8

Comm Link connection .......................................................... 2-9

MLS connection ...................................................................... 2-9

Chapter Three • Software Setup ......................................... 3-1

Creating a Global Congurator Project File ...................... 3-2

Step one: download device drivers ...................................... 3-2

Step two: create a new project ............................................. 3-4

For IP models ..........................................................................3-4

For an MLC 104 Plus (non-IP model......................................3-5

Step three: add a device and set up its connection ............3-6

For IP models ..........................................................................3-6

For an MLC 104 Plus (non-IP model......................................3-8

Step four: dene the location of the new device

(IP models only...................................................................... 3-9

Step ve: save the new Global Congurator le .............. 3-10

Conguring a New Device .................................................... 3-11

Step six: congure e-mail server (IP models only ............3-11

Step seven: congure e-mail messages (IP models only . 3-12

Step eight: congure contacts (IP models only ................ 3-13

MLC 104 Plus Series • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

Step nine: assign serial device drivers ................................ 3-14

Step ten: assign IR drivers ................................................... 3-15

Step eleven: congure the front panel .............................. 3-16

Button caption .....................................................................3-16

Button tool tip ......................................................................3-16

Button repeat rate ................................................................3-17

Button modes .......................................................................3-18

Switcher input ......................................................................3-19

Button operations ................................................................3-20

Clear, reset, and auto ll captions .......................................3-24

Step twelve: congure associated control modules ......... 3-25

Step thirteen: create a shutdown schedule ....................... 3-27

Step fourteen: create a lamp hour notication (IP models

only ...................................................................................... 3-29

Step fteen: create a disconnect notication

(IP models only.................................................................... 3-31

Step sixteen: build the Global Congurator le ...............3-33

Step seventeen: upload the Global Congurator le ....... 3-34

Step eighteen: launch GlobalViewer (IP models only ...... 3-35

Testing the GlobalViewer pages ......................................... 3-36

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MLC 104 Plus Series • Table of Contents

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MLC 104 Plus Series

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

The MLC 104 Plus MediaLink® Controllers

About Global Conﬁgurator

Global Conﬁgurator Online Training

Introduction

About this Manual

This setup guide describes the

• MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers

• Global Congurator application

• MLC 104 Plus Series hardware installation

• MLC 104 Plus Series device connections

• MLC 104 Plus Series software conguration

The MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controllers

The Extron MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controller is an easy-to-use control panel for any small classroom or meeting room. It is designed to control a wide range of smaller A/V systems. The MLC 104 Plus Series controllers standardize the control interface for all systems, making display systems simple to use. Standardization also makes setup and maintenance easier to support.

A MLC 104 Plus Series Controller acts as an extended remote control panel. It is not a switcher; instead, as a controller, it tells the display when to switch between its various inputs. Presenters with little or no training can walk into any multimedia classroom equipped with an MLC 104 IP Plus or MLC 104 Plus and operate the A/V system.

The MLC includes universal display control for a display’s power, input switching, and volume control. For one-button functionality, the MLC features backlit buttons that can be custom-labeled for easy identication. Because the buttons are illuminated, they are helpful for presenters in low-light environments.

The MLC can also "learn" IR commands for centralized control of external source devices, such as DVD players and VCRs, when used with an optional Extron IRCM Infrared Control Module.

Vital for high trafc areas, the MLC is housed in a secure two-gang enclosure. It has the same look and functionality regardless of where it is mounted: a lectern, desk, wall, rack, or wall box.

Differences between models

The MLC 104 IP Plus models are the same as the MLC 104 Plus, but with the addition of built-in IP Link® Ethernet Control. IP Link enables Web-based remote diagnostics, asset management, and support.

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I P

MPA 122

OFF

LIM

ITER

STEREO

DUAL MONO

Extron MPA 122

Mini Power Amplifier

RGBHV

S-Video

Audio

Video

DVD/VCR Combo

Laptop

RS-232 or IR Projector control

Extron MLC 104 IP Plus

MediaLink™ Controller with IP Lin

Projector on/off control

Projector input switching

Projector volume control

IP Link for network-enabled monitoring and control

Help Desk PC

Extron SI 3CT LP

Full-range Ceiling Speakers

TCP/IP

Network

Extron

04 I

VID

MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller

A typical MLC 104 IP Plus installation

MLC 104 Plus Series • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

About Global Conﬁgurator

Global Congurator (GC) is a software application that gives users the ability to create a single conguration le of all of the controlled devices on their audio/video (A/V) network.

There are two types of devices in an A/V system: Controllers - Control devices that have serial, relay, I/O, and

infrared (IR) ports for A/V device connectivity; and, for MLC 104 IP Plus models, an IP Link enabled Ethernet port for network connectivity.

Controlled devices - Audio/video products, such as video

projectors, displays, VCRs, DVD players, document cameras, projector screens, room lighting systems: all of the equipment that is used to generate an audio/video presentation.

Once a “global” conguration le is built, GC then generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer® that allows users to monitor and control all of the A/V devices contained within the GC conguration le.

When the conguration le is created, one or more of the IP Link-enabled controllers on the network can be designated as a GlobalViewer host device. The completed conguration le is uploaded to the host device(s). The GlobalViewer interface can then be launched by opening an Internet browser on a local PC and entering the host device’s IP address in the browser address eld.

Both MLC 104 Plus and MLC 104 IP Plus models can be

conﬁgured with Global Conﬁgurator, but only IP models can act as a GlobalViewer host on a network or send e-mail notiﬁcations.

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Global Conﬁgurator application screen

MLC 104 Plus Series • Introduction

Using GC you can congure a single room controller, or create a web-based remote monitoring system for hundreds of A/V devices in multiple locations.

You may congure an MLC using GC without having the device physically connected to the A/V network.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for the PC on which you install Global Congurator include:

• Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz processor

• Microsoft® Windows® NT SP4, Windows 2000 SP2, or Windows XP SP2

• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 with ActiveX® enabled

• Microsoft Windows Script 5.6

• 512 MB of RAM

• 50 MB of available hard disk space

• A network connection with a minimum data transfer rate of 10 Mbps; however, 100 Mbps is recommended.

For MLC 104 IP Plus models, use Global Conﬁgurator

version 2.2 or later. For MLC 104 Plus models, use version 2.5 or later. Update all PCs and devices running earlier versions of GC.

If ActiveX is not enabled, you may get a prompt from the

browser, or you will see the “Please wait while the ﬁles are loading...” message in the GlobalViewer control page.

Installing Global Conﬁgurator

Global Congurator software is available free from Extron. To download and install Global Congurator on your PC:

1. Go to www.extron.com

2. Click the Download tab.

3. Click the IP Link® Software icon.

4. Click the Global Configurator icon.

5. Click the Download Now button.

6. Complete the personal information form.

7. Click the Download GCSWxxxxx.exe button.

8. Follow the remaining system prompts.

MLC 104 Plus Series • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

To install Global Congurator from an Extron Software Products CD if Autorun is enabled on your PC:

1. Insert the Extron Software Products CD into your drive.

2. Wait for the Extron Software Products page to load.

3. Click on the Software icon.

4. Scroll down to the Global Congurator description and

click the Install link in the far right column.

5. Follow the remaining system prompts.

To install Global Congurator from an Extron Software Products CD if Autorun is

1. Insert the Extron Software Products CD into your drive.

2. From the Windows desktop, open My Computer and select

the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double click launch.exe.

4. Wait for the Extron Software Products page to load.

5. Click on the Software icon.

not

enabled on your PC:

6. Scroll down to the Global Congurator description and

click the Install link in the far right column.

7. Follow the remaining system prompts.

Global Conﬁgurator Online Training

Online training for the Global Congurator application is available at www.extron.com.

1. Go to www.extron.com.

2. Log in using your e-mail address and Extron password.

3. Click the Reseller-only tab.

4. Click Training and Education.

5. Click On-Demand Training.

6. Click the Global Configurator icon.

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MLC 104 Plus Series • Introduction

MLC 104 Plus Series

Chapter Two

Hardware Setup

Front Panel

Right Side Panel

Left Side Panel and Top Panel

Power Connection

LAN Connection

Front Host Conﬁguration Port

Device Connection

Hardware Setup

CONFIG

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MLC 104 IP PLUS

VCR

DVD

OFF

MLC 104 IP Plus Front Panel

Front Panel

Front panel controls must be congured using the Global Congurator application (described in chapter 3) before they become functional.

Display On/Off buttons — Use to turn the connected display

device on and off.

Input selection buttons — Use to select the desired audio and

video input to the display device. Buttons light and remain lit when selected.

Volume knob and LEDs — Use this knob to adjust the audio

volume. LEDs provide a visual indication of the current volume level.

Front panel Conﬁg port — A 2.5 mm mini stereo jack provides

an RS-232 connection for conguration and control. Use Extron conguration cable part #70-335-01 (9-pin D female to 2.5 mm TRS) to connect a control PC to this port.

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MLC 104 Plus Series • Hardware Setup

2 3

GROUND

IR IN

GROUND

IR OUT

SCP

GROUND

Tx Rx

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

LAN

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

A B

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

DIGITAL

I/O

A B C D E

COMM LINK

+V OUT

GROUND

+12V IN

MLC 104 IP Plus Right Side

MLC 104 Plus Right Side

2 3

GROUND

IR IN

GROUND

IR OUT

SCP

GROUND

Tx Rx

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

A B

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

DIGITAL

I/O

A B C D E

COMM LINK

+V OUT

GROUND

+12V IN

*Available on

IP models

only

4 5

Right Side Panel

Connectors on the unit's right side panel are described below.

Display RS-232 / IR port — Dedicated bidirectional port for

communication to a projector or display via RS-232 and/or infrared control.

Comm Link — This port can be used to connect

• up to four control modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs, CMs)

• one Extron IR signal repeater (IRL 20 or IR Link)

• two SCP 104 control panels

Digital I/O — Congurable as a digital input or digital output

to connect to devices such as sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays.

MLS RS-232 — Use to control an optional Extron switcher, or

other RS-232 device.

PWR — Use to connect the supplied 12 VDC power supply.

LAN (IP models only) — Use to connect to a local area network.

MLC 104 Plus Series • Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup, cont’d

RESET

MLC 104 Plus Series

Left Side

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

2"–12" (4–30 cm)

Top Panel

Left Side Panel and Top Panel

Controls on the left side panel and top panel are described below.

Reset Button — Recessed button used to reset the device. See

the MLC 104 Plus Series Reference Manual for available reset modes.

Reset LED — Green LED that ashes to indicate reset mode.

IR Learning Sensor — Receives and “learns” infrared

commands from other devices' remote controls to create an IR driver. Accepts infrared signals from 30 kHz to 62 kHz.

Download IR Learner software from www.extron.com.

The MLC 104 Plus requires IR Learner version 1.23 or higher.

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MLC 104 Plus Series

Right Side Panel

12V

PWR

GROUND

+12V IN

Ground ( )

+12 VDC input

AC Power Cord

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC)

Power Connection

To connect the external 12 VDC power supply:

1. Strip the ends of the power supply wires as shown in the

diagram below.

2. Connect the stripped wires to the MLC's PWR port as

shown in the diagram below.

3. Connect the AC power cord between the power supply

and an AC power outlet.

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2 3

GROUND

IR IN

GROUND

IR OUT

SCP

GROUND

Tx Rx

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

LAN

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

A B

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

DIGITAL

I/O

A B C D E

COMM LINK

+V OUT

GROUND

+12V IN

LAN Connector

12345678

RJ-45 Connector

Insert

Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

Side View

Straight-through Cable

(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange 2 orange 2 orange 3 white-green 3 white-green 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 green 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

Crossover Cable

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green 2 orange 2 green 3 white-green 3 white-orange 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 orange 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

LAN Connection (IP Models Only)

Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable to the LAN connector if you are connecting to a switch, hub, or router on your network.

Connect a crossover Ethernet cable to the LAN connector if you are connecting directly to a PC.

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CONFIG

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MLC 104 IP PLUS

VCR

DVD

OFF

Front Panel

Front Panel Host Configuration Port

Front Panel Host Conﬁguration Port

A 2.5 mm mini stereo jack the provides an RS-232 connection for conguration and control.

Use Extron conguration cable part #70-335-01 (9-pin D female to 2.5 mm TRS) to connect a control PC to this port.

The MLC 104 Plus (units without a LAN connection) can

be conﬁgured only by this method.

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Projector

Panel

MLC 104 Plus Series

Right Side Panel

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

GROUND

IR OUT

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

MLC 104 Plus Series

Right Side Panel

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

GROUND

IR OUT

G = Ground

IR Emitter 1

White Striped Wire

100'

(30.5 m)

S = Signal (IR)

MLC 104 Plus Series Right Side

IPA T RLY4 Front Panel

1 2 3

GROUND

+12V OUT

GROUND

IR OUT

GROUND

SCP

GROUND

Tx Rx

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

A B C D E

COMM LINK

LAN

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

A B

MLS

RS-232

POWER

12V

DIGITAL

I/O

IR IN

GROUND

+12V IN

IPA T RLY4

1 2 3 4 C

INPUTS

Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3

+12 VDC

Device Connections

The following illustrations show examples of A/V and control device connections for all models.

Display connection

Infrared (IR) connection

Digital I/O connection

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MLC 104 Plus Series

Right Side Panel

COMM LINK

A B C D E

+V OUT

GROUND

IR IN

SCP

SCP communication (IR)

Ground ( ) IRCM, ACM, RCM, CM

+12 VDC

C B A

Maximum = 2 SCPs Per System

Maximum = 4 Control Modules (4 module addresses)

Ground ( ) +12 VDC

Ground ( ) & Drain Wire

SCP Communication

Control Module Communication

+12 VDC

= White

= Black & Drain Wire = Violet

= Red

IRCM, ACM, RCM, CM

DVD & VCR CONTROL

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSESTOP

TUNER

PREV/REW

ENTER

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

DVDVCR

SCP 104

IRCM-DV+

CONFIG

DISPLAY

VOLUME

SCP 104

VCR

DVD

OFF

200' (61 m) max.

to Last Device

Extron CTLP Cable Color Code:

MLC/IR

ABC

MediaLink Switcher's rear panel MLC/IR port

You must connect a ground wire

between the MLC and the MLS.

RS-232

MLS

GROUND

Ground ( )

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

B A

MLC 104 Plus Series

Right Side Panel

1ON234

Comm Link connection

MLS connection

When an SCP 104 is connected to one of

these controllers, the SCP's DIP switch #4 must be in the ON (up) position.

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MLC 104 Plus Series

Chapter Three

Software Setup

Creating a Global Conﬁgurator Project File

Conﬁguring a New Device

Testing the GlobalViewer™ Pages

Software Setup

Creating a Global Conﬁgurator Project File

After you have installed Global Congurator (GC) software on your PC, follow the steps in this chapter to congure your devices.

Step one: download device drivers

Software drivers for your audio/video devices are available free from the Extron web site at www.extron.com.

To download device drivers:

1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > GC2.X.X

2. Click the Add Driver Subscriptions button.

For MLC 104 IP Plus models, use Global Conﬁgurator

version 2.2 or later. For MLC 104 Plus models, use version 2.5 or later.

or double-click the GC 2 icon on your desktop

to launch the Global Congurator application.

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3. Select a Manufacturer.

4. Select a Device Type.

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5. Click the Right Arrow (Subscribe) button.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each type of device you plan

to add to your audio/video network.

7. Click the Download button.

The Download Complete dialog box opens.

8. Click the Close button.

9. Click OK to return to the Start Options dialog box.

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Step two: create a new project

To create a new Global Congurator project le:

1. Select Create a New Project.

2. Click OK.

The Project Settings dialog box opens.

For IP models

3. For IP models, enter the IP address of the rst device you

will add to your GC project le in the Next Assigned IP Address eld.

4. Make the desired Date/Time selections.

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5. Click OK. The Add Device dialog box opens.

For an MLC 104 Plus (non-IP model)

3. Click Cancel. The Add Device dialog box opens.

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Step three: add a device and set up its connection

For IP models

For IP models, obtain the following information from your network administrator:

• IP address / hostname

• gateway IP

• subnet

• Telnet port

• web port

• passwords

1. Select MLC 104 IP Plus Series from the IP Link Device

drop-down list.

2. Enter an IP Address in the Name/IP Address eld (or

leave the default address).

3. Enter a unique Display Name.

4. Click Make this device a GlobalViewer Host (if desired).

5. Click the Advanced button. This opens additional Add

Device screen options and changes the Advanced button to read Basic. If you wish to return to the basic screen options, click the Basic button.

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6. If the device you are adding is password protected, enter

the appropriate Admin and User passwords. The default condition is no Admin or User password.

7. Click Auto Configure IP Address.

8. Enter the device’s MAC address (found on a label on the

rear of the device).

9. Click Set. The Auto Congure Successful dialog box is

displayed.

10. Click OK.

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Software Setup, cont’d

For an MLC 104 Plus (non-IP model)

1. Select MLC 104 Plus Series from the IP Link Device drop-

down list.

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2. Click OK.

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Step four: deﬁne the location of the new device (IP models only)

Global Congurator allows you to keep track of the devices on your audio/video network by creating a custom tree of folders in which you can place and organize your audio/video devices.

This GlobalViewer Tree can be up to eight levels deep and have multiple folders in each level.

To move your newly added device to a location folder, with the Add Device dialog box still open:

1. Click the New Location folder icon in the GlobalViewer

Tree window. You can create up to eight levels of location folders.

2. Enter a unique location name for the new folder and keep

the new location folder selected.

3. Click OK. The new device is added to the selected location

folder and the Add Device dialog box closes.

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Step ﬁve: save the new Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle

To save the new GC project le:

1. Click File > Save - or - click the Save icon.

If the le has not previously been saved, the Save As dialog box opens.

2. Enter a unique name in the Project Name eld.

3. Click the browse button to browse to the desired le

location.

4. Click OK.

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Conﬁguring a New Device

Step six: conﬁgure e-mail server (IP models only)

Obtain the following from your network administrator:

• Mail server IP

• Mail server domain

• SMTP username and password

To set the e-mail server conguration:

1. Click Tools > Change Device Settings...

2. Select a device.

Device must be online to change device settings.

The Device Settings window opens.

3. Click Settings > Set Mail Server...

The Mail Server dialog box opens.

4. Enter the network's

mail server IP information.

5. Click OK.

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Step seven: conﬁgure e-mail messages (IP models only)

The Email Manager dialog box is used to create custom e-mails that are delivered as directed by the settings in the GC Schedule and Monitor dialog boxes. To create custom e-mails:

1. Click Edit > Email Manager...

2. Complete the Name, Subject, and Body elds.

3. Click Add.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each new e-mail message.

5. Click Done.

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Step eight: conﬁgure contacts (IP models only)

The Contact Manager dialog box is used to enter the name, e-mail address, and company name of the network’s contacts.

To congure contacts:

1. Click Edit > Contact Manager...

2. Complete the Name, Email, and Company elds.

3. Click Add. The contact information is added.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional contact.

5. Click OK.

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Software Setup, cont’d

Step nine: assign serial device drivers

The Serial Conguration tab of Global Congurator allows you to assign a device driver to each serial port of the device.

To assign a device driver:

1. Select a serial port in the IP Link Tree window.

The Serial Conguration tab opens.

2. Select Serial in the Port Type eld.

3. Select a device type, manufacturer, and version.

4. Select an available driver.

5. Click Add Driver.

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6. If desired, click Comm Sheet to open an le with

information about the selected driver.

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Step ten: assign IR drivers

The IR Conguration tab of Global Congurator allows you to assign a device driver to each IR port of the device.

To assign an IR device driver:

1. Select an IR port in the IP Link Tree window.

The IR Conguration tab opens.

2. Select IR in the Port Type eld.

3. Select a device type, manufacturer, and version.

4. Select an available driver.

5. Click Add Driver.

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Step eleven: conﬁgure the front panel

The Front Panel tab provides a graphical representation of the MLC's front control panel. It gives you the ability to:

• Congure the operations of the front control panel buttons

• Congure the captions and functions of the control buttons that are displayed in the GlobalViewer interface.

Button caption

A caption can be set for each button in the front panel display. To set a button caption:

1. Select a control button.

2. Enter the top caption text in Line 1 (if desired).

3. Enter the bottom caption text in Line 2 (if desired).

In the example below Line 1: Power, and Line 2: On, are

displayed in the top and bottom elds of the selected button.

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Button tool tip

A tool tip is a descriptive line of text that is displayed in the GlobalViewer interface when the cursor is positioned over a button.

To set a tool tip:

1. Select a control button.

2. Enter the desired text in the Tool Tip eld.

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Button repeat rate

The repeat rate is how quickly a button will repeat its function if the button is held down.

Example: If you have congured a button as an increment volume button, and given it a repeat rate of 1.00 second, as long as you keep this button pressed (the front panel button or the GlobalViewer button) the “increment volume” command will be sent every 1.00 second.

To set a repeat rate:

1. Select a control button.

2. Select a rate from the Repeat Rate drop-down list.

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Button modes

The Set Button Modes options allow the user to apply three different modes of operation for all buttons on the MLC's front panel.

Button modes of operation are:

• Single Switch — the pushbutton switch performs the same function each time it is pressed.

• Toggle — you can assign two different actions to subsequent depressions of the same pushbutton.

• Input — when this button is activated, the audio or video input signal that has been associated with this pushbutton is sent to the display device.

• Group (X) — when multiple pushbuttons are assigned to a group, only one can be active at a time. When one button is activated, it deactivates any other currently active button.

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Switcher input

The Switcher Input eld allows you to assign a specic input from an attached MediaLink Switcher (MLS) to a specic input button on the MLC’s front panel (only applies to a button in input mode).

To assign a switcher input:

1. Select one of the four input buttons.

2. Select a switcher input number from the drop-down list.

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Button operations

Selected functions in the Button Operations area of the window are moved to the Press, or Release windows to be assigned to the press or release action of the selected button.

Tabs in the Button Operations area include:

• Driver

• Time Delay

• User Dened

• Light Control

To assign a driver function to a button:

1. Select a button.

2. Click the Button Operations Driver tab.

3. Select a device and expand its folder (click the + sign).

4. Expand the desired operation.

5. Select the desired function.

6. Drag the selected function to either the Press or Release

window.

- or -

Use one of the green right arrow buttons () to move the

selected function to either the Press or Release window.

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When you add multiple functions to a front panel button, you may want to insert a time delay between the functions. The Button Operations Time Delay tab provides the capability to add a delay of from 1 second to 180 seconds to the press or release action of a button.

To add a time delay:

1. Select a front panel button.

2. Click the Button Operations Time Delay tab.

3. Expand the Time Delay function (click the + sign).

4. Enter the desired number of seconds (1 - 180) in the Wait

eld.

5. Drag the Wait icon to either the Press window or the

Release window.

- or - Click one of the green right arrows () to move the Wait

function to the Press window or the Release window.

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Software Setup, cont’d

The Button Operations User Deﬁned tab allows users to add button functionality that is not predened by entering ASCII strings or Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands in the Command eld and moving those commands to the Press window or the Release window. The User Dened tab is only functional with serial ports.

For a listing of ASCII codes, click View > View ASCII Chart.

To add a user deﬁned command:

1. Select a front panel button.

2. Click the Button Operations User Defined tab.

3. Expand a serial port.

4. Click User Defined Command.

5. Enter your desired ASCII command string in the

Command window.

6. Drag the user dened command to the Press window or

the Release window.

- or -

Use the green right arrow buttons () to move the user

dened command to the Press window or the Release window.

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The Button Operations Light Control tab allows users to assign an indicator color to the Press and Release actions of selected buttons. Color changes are reected on both the physical front panel button and the virtual front panel button in the GlobalViewer® interface (only applies to buttons in single switch or group mode).

Indicator color options are:

• Off

• Green

• Red

• Amber Indicator blink options are:

• No Blink

• Slow Blink

• Fast Blink

To assign an indicator color to a button:

1. Select a button.

2. Click the Button Operations Light Control tab.

3. Expand a No Blink, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink folder.

4. Drag the desired color icon (Off, Green, Red, Amber) to

either the Press or Release window.

- or - Use the green right arrows () to move the desired color to

the Press window or the Release window.

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Clear, reset, and auto ﬁll captions

Use the Clear button to clear all front panel button caption text. Use the Reset button to delete all operations on the front panel

buttons and reset the captions to their factory default text. The Auto Fill button is not active on the front panel tab. It is

active on the Address tab when a control module is selected in the IP Link Tree window.

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Step twelve: conﬁgure associated control modules

A control module is a faceplate with buttons that can be associated with the MLC.

The buttons on a control module can be congured to perform specic device operations, such as power on a device or raise/ lower audio volume.

The Control Module Summary tab is used to congure the button operations of a control module.

To congure a control module:

1. Select a control module address in the IP Link Tree

window.

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2. Select an available control module.

3. Click the Add (right arrow, ) button.

The new control module is displayed in the Control

Module Summary eld and in the IP Link Tree window.

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4. Select the newly assigned control module's Address in the

IP Link Tree window.

5. Select the desired button on the control module and add

button operations as described in “Step eleven: congure the front panel.”

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Step thirteen: create a shutdown schedule

Global Congurator’s scheduling feature enables you to schedule specic actions to occur for a selected device. As an example, scheduling is useful to set network projectors to power off at the end of the day to prevent idle lamp usage.

To set a display shutdown schedule:

1. Click the Schedule tab.

2. Click the Add Schedule button.

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Software Setup, cont’d

3. Enter a unique name in the Schedule Action Name eld.

4. Set the desired schedule times.

5. Click Next.

6. Select the desired Subject Port (device).

7. Select the Available Option Power Control - Off.

8. Click Apply Action.

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9. Click Done.

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Step fourteen: create a lamp hour notiﬁcation (IP models only)

Global Congurator’s monitoring feature enables you to congure IP Link devices to monitor many parameters of their connected audio/visual devices. This feature can be used to monitor lamp usage hours and send an e-mail alert to the network administrator if a display’s lamp is nearing expiration.

To create a display (projector) lamp hour warning e-mail:

1. Click the Monitor tab.

2. Click the Add Monitor

button.

The Monitored

Conditions Wizard dialog box opens.

3. Enter a unique name in the Monitored Condition Name eld.

4. Click Next.

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Software Setup, cont’d

5. Select a subject port or device.

6. Select Available Options Lamp Usage: Value.

7. Select Is Greater or Equal in the Display: Lamp Usage

Value eld.

8. Enter a number (hours) that is less than the lamp’s

anticipated burn-out spec in the Lamp Usage Value eld.

9. Click Apply Condition.

10. Click Next.

11. Click Next a second time to add an e-mail notication.

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12. Select Email Messages Excessive Lamp Hours.

13. Select the desired contacts.

14. Click Apply Email/Contacts.

15. Click Done.

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Step ﬁfteen: create a disconnect notiﬁcation (IP models only)

Global Congurator’s monitoring feature enables you to congure IP Link devices such as an MLC 104 IP Plus to monitor many parameters of their connected audio/visual devices. This feature can be used to monitor a display connection and send an alert e-mail to the administrator if a display is unexpectedly disconnected from the network.

To create a display disconnection e-mail alert:

1. Click the Monitor tab.

2. Click the Add Monitor

button.

3. Enter a unique name in the Monitored Condition Name eld.

4. Click Next.

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Software Setup, cont’d

5. Select a subject port or device.

6. Select Available Options Connection Status:

Disconnected.

7. Click Apply Condition.

8. Click Next.

9. Click Next a second time to add an e-mail notication.

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10. Select Email Messages Disconnect Notification.

11. Select the desired contacts.

12. Click Apply Email/Contacts.

13. Click Done.

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Step sixteen: build the Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle

Before a Global Congurator (GC) le is active in the GlobalViewer interface, the GC le must be “built” and uploaded to a GlobalViewer host device.

The “build” process compiles all of the conguration data you have entered into the GC le for each A/V network device.

The upload process delivers the built (compiled) le to the GlobalViewer host device.

To initiate a “Build (all)” process:

1. Click Build > Build All Configurations... or

click the Build All Configurations icon.

A Please Wait. Building Conguration(s)... dialog box

opens and displays a progress bar while the GC le is being built.

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Software Setup, cont’d

Step seventeen: upload the Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle

When the build process completes, the Upload dialog box opens.

1. Click the Begin button. When the upload process

completes, the Progress and Status elds are updated to indicate completion.

2. For IP models only, click the Test GV System button to view

the GlobalViewer host interface.

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Step eighteen: launch GlobalViewer (IP models only)

GlobalViewer is a graphical user interface that is generated by Global Congurator (GC). When a GC le is built and uploaded to a GlobalViewer host device, you can launch the GlobalViewer interface by opening an Internet browser and entering the host device’s IP address in the browser's address eld.

Once the GlobalViewer interface is launched, you can monitor and control all of the devices on your audio/video network from the GlobalViewer host device.

To launch GlobalViewer:

1. Open an Internet browser.

2. Enter the IP address of a GlobalViewer host device in the

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with Active X enabled is

required.

Address eld, and press the keyboard's Enter key.

You may also launch the GlobalViewer interface from the

Global Conﬁgurator Upload Manager screen by clicking the Test GV System button.

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Software Setup, cont’d

Testing the GlobalViewer pages

Use the GlobalViewer graphical user interface (IP models only), the MLC’s front panel, and, if present, the buttons on an associated control module to test for proper operation of the MLC and any connected devices.

More information on operation and testing of the MLC and its connected devices can found in the MLC 104 Plus Series User's Manual, part number 68-1443-01, which can be downloaded from www.extron.com.

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Extron’s 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 USA 1001 East Ball Road

Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort

The Netherlands Asia:

Extron Asia

135 Joo Seng Road #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363 Singapore

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 nonExtron authorized modication to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

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 tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

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China Middle East:

Extron Middle East

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Headquarters

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Inside USA / Canada Only

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Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX

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Setup Guide Checklist

c Chapter 1: Install Global Conﬁgurator

 • Download from www.extron.com, or

• Install from Extron Software Products CD

c Chapter 2: Make the MLC cable connections.

1. cPower

2. cLocal Area Network (LAN) – IP models only

3. cDevices

c Chapter 3: Congure MLC 104 Plus Series using Global

Conﬁgurator.

1. cDownload device drivers.

2. cCreate a new Global Congurator project le.

3. cAdd a device and (for IP models) set its IP address. 4 cDene the location of the new device.

5. cSave the new Global Congurator le.

6. cCongure e-mail server. (IP models only)

7. cCongure e-mail messages. (IP models only)

8. cConﬁgure contacts. (IP models only)

9. cAssign serial device drivers.

10. cAssign IR drivers.

11. cCongure the front panel.

12. cCongure associated control modules.

13. cCreate a shutdown schedule.

14. cCreate a lamp hour notication. (IP models only)

15. cCreate a disconnect notice. (IP models only)

16. cBuild the Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle.

17. cUpload the Global Congurator le.

18. cLaunch GlobalViewer. (IP models only)

19. cTest the MLC’s setup.

Extron electronic MLC 104 Plus User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

About this Manual

The MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controllers

Differences between models

System Requirements

Front Panel

Right Side Panel

Left Side Panel and Top Panel

Power Connection

LAN Connection (IP Models Only)

Front Panel Host Configuration Port

Device Connections

Display connection

Infrared (IR) connection

Digital I/O connection

Comm Link connection

MLS connection

Step one: download device drivers

Step two: create a new project

For IP models

For an MLC 104 Plus (non-IP model)

Step three: add a device and set up its connection

For IP models

For an MLC 104 Plus (non-IP model)

Step nine: assign serial device drivers

Step ten: assign IR drivers

Button caption

Button tool tip

Button repeat rate

Button modes

Switcher input

Button operations

Step thirteen: create a shutdown schedule

Step eighteen: launch GlobalViewer (IP models only)

Testing the GlobalViewer pages