Extron Electronics DVCM 50 Setup Guide

Quick Start Guide

DVCM 50

DVD/VCR Control Module

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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 symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la 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 afi 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 fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des
Gehäuses dieses 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.

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 qualifi 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 fi 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

qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi 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 orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi 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 qualifi 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 empfi 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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes
de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación 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 especifi camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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。

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 califi 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 orifi 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.

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。

DVCM 50 Control Module Quick Start Guide

The DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module is a four-space Architectural Adapter
Plate (AAP) module that is used for controlling DVDs and VCRs. It can be used
with an MLC 52 or MLC 104 MediaLink Controller, or as a standalone control
module, sending IR signals directly to the DVD or VCR. The DVCM 50 can be
confi gured by the following methods:

• IR learning from a DVD or VCR remote control

• IR data transfer (beaming) from another DVCM that has been confi gured

• Using IR drivers via the Extron’s Windows
program

The DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module Quick Start Guide is designed to give you
an overview of what you need to do to set up and operate your DVCM 50, and to
help you quickly get started using it. For more details regarding the installation,
operation, and confi guration of the DVCM 50, refer to the DVCM 50 User’s Manual,
provided on CD with your DVCM.

Hardware overview

The following sections describe the DVCM 50 components located on the front and
rear panels of the control module.

Rear panel features

®

-based confi guration software

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ON

1

2 3 4

2

E

4

3

2

1

8 4 2 1

3

4

7

IR OUT

GND

IR IN

GND

GND

Rx

Tx

6

+ 12V

5

DVCM 50 rear panel

1

Confi guration switches — These DIP switches place the DVCM in IR

learning mode or data transfer mode.

• Switch 1: Enables IR learning.

• Switch 2: Enables data transfer, such as cloning the DVCM’s

confi guration onto another DVCM 50.

• Switch 3: When this switch is placed in the On (up) position, commands

are issued only once when a button is pressed and held. If the switch
is set to Off (down), commands are issued repeatedly for as long as the
button is held.

Switch 4: Enables MLC 104 input mapping.•

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2

Enable Macro LED — The LED located immediately above the four green IR

LEDs is labeled E, for Enable Macro. This LED lights orange when you place
a button in macro mode. (See Setting up button macros, later in this guide.)

3

IR learning indicator LEDs — Each front panel button has four memory

blocks, which can be programmed with up to four IR commands. The IR
learning indicator LEDs indicate the following:

• Which of the four memory blocks contains a command

• Which of the four memory blocks is ready to be programmed or
confi gured.

• The IR learning status of the control module

4

Button Indicator LEDs — These LEDs light in various patterns to indicate

which button on the front panel has been pressed when the DVCM is in
learning mode (confi guration switch #1 is in the On (up) position).

5

Control and power connector — This fi ve-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw

connector is used for IR control of the DVD and VCR, and for DC power. (See
Installing the DVCM 50, later in this guide, for information on how to connect
supported devices to this connector.)

6

MLC 104 communication port — This 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw

connector, located near the lower-left corner of the rear panel, is used
for connecting to the MLC 104 (special application). When the DVCM is
operating in standalone mode, this port is not used. (Refer to your DVCM
50 User’s Manual, chapter 4, for information on using the MLC 104 with the
DVCM 50.)

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IR Learner/Transmitter LEDs — These sensors allow for IR control of

the DVCM and for IR learning. The two LEDs (one for transmitting, one
for receiving) send and receive IR signals, enabling the DVCM to learn
commands and clone confi gurations from another DVCM. (See Confi guring
using IR data transfer, later in this guide, for instructions on setting up for IR
data transfer.)

Front panel features

3

2

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

1

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

ENTER

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

PREV/REW

DVCM 50 front panel

4

Tx

5

CONFIG

TUNER

6

DVCM 50

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DVD and VCR (mode selection) buttons — Use these buttons to switch the

DVCM 50 operating mode between DVD and VCR. After one of these buttons
is pressed, the DVCM buttons issue commands that control only the device
with which the button is labeled (DVD or VCR).

The DVD and VCR buttons each have four memory blocks that can be

programmed with commands. In addition, pressing either mode selection
button always causes the DVCM to switch to the mode of the button that was
pressed.

2

DVD indicator LED — This LED glows amber when the DVCM is in DVD

mode.

3

VCR indicator LED — This LED glows amber when the DVCM is in VCR

mode.

4

Tx (Transmission) LED — This green LED blinks while the DVCM is

transmitting IR commands. It also blinks when any programmed front panel
button is pressed. If a button is held down, the Tx LED continues to blink
until the button is released.

If a button that was not programmed is pressed, the Tx LED does not blink.

5

Confi guration port — This port is used for system confi guration and for

loading control fi les into the DVCM. Commands can be received through
this port from the PC, using Simple Instruction Set (SIS
Windows-based confi guration software. See Confi guring using the Windows-
based confi guration software, later in this guide, for information about this port
and the cable that connects to it.

™

) commands or the

Refer to your DVCM 50 User’s Manual, chapter 5, for details about using the
software to confi gure the system.

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DVD and VCR control buttons — These buttons may be used to control a DVD

player, a VCR, or a combination DVD/VCR. The buttons can be programmed
via IR learning, data transfer, or the Windows-based confi guration software to
perform the functions for which they are labeled. Each of these buttons has eight
memory blocks (four available in DVD mode and four for VCR mode), which can
be programmed with commands.

Other buttons on the front panel

The remaining front panel buttons are typically programmed to initiate the functions
with which they are labeled. Except for
available in either DVD mode or VCR mode; they do not function in both modes. Each
of these buttons has four memory blocks that can be programmed with commands.

The buttons on the DVCM 50 front panel are labeled with the names of functions

that are typically found on a DVD player or a VCR and their remote controls.
However, if desired, you can program these buttons with different functions.

TV/VCR — (VCR mode only) Program this button with the IR command that

causes the VCR to switch between operating as a TV tuner and operating as
a VCR. This button can be programmed and can issue IR commands only in

VCR mode.

Title — (DVD mode only) Program this button with the IR command that displays

the main menu on the display device screen. This button can be programmed
and can issue IR commands only in DVD mode.

Enter — (DVD mode only) Program this button with the IR command that selects

items from the DVD’s on-screen menu. This button can be programmed and
can issue IR commands only in DVD mode.

Tu n e r S and T, the buttons listed below are

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Menu — (DVD mode only) Program this button with the IR command that

displays the DVD menu on your display device. This button can be
programmed and can issue IR commands only in DVD mode.

Tu n e r W and X — (DVD mode only) Program these buttons with the IR command

that moves the cursor right or left on the screen in order to select menu
items or function icons. These buttons can be programmed and can issue IR
commands only in DVD mode.

Tu n e r S and T —

VCR mode: Switches TV channels up and down when the VCR is in tuner

mode.

DVD mode: When programmed, moves the cursor up and down between

menu items or other items on the screen.

Installing the DVCM 50

Step 1

Mount the DVCM 50 to a device faceplate or an AAP wallplate that
accommodates four 1-unit AAPs. (See the user documentation included with your
faceplate or wallplate for instructions on mounting the DVCM to it.)

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Step 2

Attach cables to the control connector on the DVCM 50 rear panel.

IR out

(IR)

IR in

(+12V)

+12V

E D C B A

Pinout guide for the DVCM 50 control connector

The ports in the control connector, from left to right, have the following functions:

IR Out — Used for connecting an IR emitter to issue IR commands for DVD

and VCR control. Up to two emitters can be wired to this port. There is a
maximum of 100’ wiring distance from the port to the emitter.

GND
IR In — Used for connecting an optional IR Link or IRL 20, so that the IR 452

GND
+12V — Power input for the DVCM (12 VDC)

— Ground for IR In and IR Out

remote can control the DVCM.

— Ground for the +12 VDC power

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