Extron Electronics DVCM 50 User Manual

DVCM 50

DVD/VCR Control Module

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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Caution

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information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

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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.

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Achtung

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Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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。

Table of Contents

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

About This Manual .................................................................................................................... 1-2

About the DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module .......................................................1-2

Features ............................................................................................................................................1-2

Application Diagrams .............................................................................................................. 1-3

Chapter Two • Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-1

Installation Overview .............................................................................................................. 2-2

UL Requirements.........................................................................................................................2-2

Mounting the DVCM 50 .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Rear Panel Features ..................................................................................................................2-3

Wiring the Control Connector .................................................................................................. 2-4

Wiring for IR control ................................................................................................................. 2-5

Wiring for IR remote control ...................................................................................................2-5

Wiring the IRL 20 ......................................................................................................................2-7

Wiring the power connector ................................................................................................... 2-8

Chapter Three • Conﬁ guration and Operation .........................................................3-1

DVD and VCR Control ..............................................................................................................3-2

Front Panel Components ....................................................................................................... 3-2

Other buttons on the front panel ..........................................................................................3-4

Programming the DVCM 50 Using IR .............................................................................3-4

Conﬁ guring using IR Learning ................................................................................................ 3-5

Programming the DVD and VCR buttons...........................................................................3-7

Removing commands from a button .................................................................................3-7

Setting up button macros ........................................................................................................ 3-7

Taking a button out of macro mode ..................................................................................3-8

Conﬁ guring using IR data transfer ......................................................................................... 3-8

Operating the DVCM 50 Using IR Remote Control ..............................................3-10

Buttons on the IR 452 Remote Control ................................................................................ 3-11

Resetting the DVCM 50 ........................................................................................................3-12

Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode) ..............................................................3-13

Chapter Four • Special Application .....................................................................................4-1

Connecting the DVCM 50 to the MLC 104 ................................................................... 4-3

Input Selection .............................................................................................................................4-3

Setting up buttons for DVD and VCR selection ....................................................................4-4

Setting up for input selection .................................................................................................4-5

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Using the IR 452 to Control the DVCM 50 and the MLC 104 ...........................4-6

Enabling IR 452 control of the MLC 104 ................................................................................4-6

Controlling the MLC 104 with the IR 452 ..............................................................................4-6

IR 452 to MLC 104 communication process........................................................................4-6

Buttons and commands used with the MLC 104 ...............................................................4-7

Muting and unmuting.........................................................................................................4-8

Volume control on the MLC 104 .........................................................................................4-8

Chapter Five • Software-based Conﬁ guration and Control ............................5-1

Using the Windows®-based Conﬁ guration Software ........................................... 5-2

Installing the software .............................................................................................................5-3

Starting the conﬁ guration program ......................................................................................5-4

Overview of the DVCM 50 conﬁ guration program screen .................................................5-5

Using the Help program ..........................................................................................................5-6

About Extron drivers ................................................................................................................5-6

Conﬁ guring the control module ............................................................................................. 5-7

Key to ﬁ le names ............................................................................................................... 5-7

Conﬁ guring the control module

Overview of the Controller (MLC) Conﬁ g. tab ..................................................................5-7

Saving and restoring a conﬁ guration ................................................................................ 5-8

Saving a conﬁ guration ..................................................................................................5-8

Restoring a conﬁ guration .............................................................................................5-9

Assigning command functions to buttons .........................................................................5-9

Removing commands from a button ...............................................................................5-12

Setting up button macros using macro mode ................................................................. 5-13

Performing IR Learning via software ................................................................................... 5-14

Using emulation mode ........................................................................................................... 5-16

Uploading ﬁ rmware ............................................................................................................... 5-19

.............................................................................................5-7

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) Commands ....................................................5-21

Host-to-DVCM communication ............................................................................................. 5-21

DVCM-initiated messages .................................................................................................5-21

Error responses ..................................................................................................................5-21

Using the command/response tables ...................................................................................5-22

Symbol deﬁ nitions .................................................................................................................. 5-22

Command/response table for SIS commands ........................................................................5-23

Command/response table for advanced instructions

(for the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Control Program) ..........................................................................5-24

Appendix A • Speciﬁ cations, Part Numbers, and Accessories ..................... A-1

Speciﬁ cations .............................................................................................................................. A-2

Part Numbers and Accessories .......................................................................................... A-3

Included parts ........................................................................................................................... A-3

Accessories ................................................................................................................................ A-3

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DVCM 50 • Table of Contents

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DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module

Chapter One

Introduction

About This Manual

About the DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module

Features

Application Diagrams

PRELIMINARY

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains installation, conﬁ guration, and operating information for the Extron DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module.

About the DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module

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

•

• Using IR drivers that have been downloaded using the Extron’s Windows

Features

Standalone operation available — If desired, the DVCM 50 can be used as a

Macro and toggle button modes — Each button can be set to send out multiple

Front panel conﬁ guration port — This serial port enables advanced conﬁ guration,

Three conﬁ guration methods — The DVCM 50 can be conﬁ gured easily using the

The terms “DVCM,” “DVCM 50,” and “control module” are used

interchangeably in this manual to refer to the DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module.

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

based conﬁ guration software program

standalone unit without connection to, or dependence on, a system switcher or MediaLink controller.

IR commands. A button conﬁ gured for macro mode can issue up to four commands in sequence from a single button press. A button conﬁ gured for toggle mode can issue up to four different commands, sending out a different command each time the button is pressed.

driver downloads, and ﬁ rmware updates to be performed from the front panel without the need to remove the control module from its mounting. The optional Extron conﬁ guration cable (part #70-335-01) connects the DVCM 50 to the PC’s RS-232 port.

following methods:

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• IR Learning — Allows the DVCM 50 to be set up directly from the DVD or

VCR remote control without the need for software.

• IR data transfer (“beaming”) — Duplicates complete conﬁ guration

information from one DVCM 50 to another without cables or software.

• Windows-based conﬁ guration software — Combined with one of the many

IR drivers available on the Extron Web site, Extron’s MLC 52/DVCM 50 Control Program software provides fast and simple setup.

Front panel security lockout — Front panel lockout (executive mode) can be

implemented if the DVCM 50 is installed in an unsecured environment where easy access is not desirable.

DVCM 50 • Introduction

Flexible mounting options — With one of the many available mounting plates, the

DVCM 50 can be mounted in a variety of locations, including walls, lecterns, and tables.

Remote control — The optional IR 452 Remote Control with the IR Link or IRL 20

signal repeater provides infrared (IR) remote control of the DVCM unit from up to 30’ away.

Application Diagrams

The following ﬁ gures show examples of how the DVCM 50 may be connected.

Extron DVCM 50

DVD/VCR Control Module

D V D

TUNE

TITL

SE STO

TV/

TER

/FW

EXT

M 50

Y N

PLA

DVC

EV/R

AAP 10

DVD

Extron AAP 102

Mounting Frame

VCR

IR Emitters

DVCM 50 conﬁ gured as a standalone control module

Extron DVCM 50

DVD/VCR

RS-232 Control

Control Module

DVD

TOR

JEC

PRO

VCR

OFF

VOL

FIG

IMAGE

CON

MUTE

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD

TITLEMEN

ENTER

PREV/REW

CONF

VCR

TUNER

VCR

TV/

PAUSE STOP

FWD

YNEXT/

PLA

104

DVD

Extron

Projector

MLC 104 IP AAP

MediaLink Controller

VCR

IR Emitters

DVCM 50 with an MLC 104 MediaLink Controller

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Introduction, cont’d

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DVCM 50 • Introduction

DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module

Chapter Two

Installation

Installation Overview

UL Requirements

Mounting the DVCM 50

Rear Panel Features

Wiring the Control Connector

PRELIMINARY

Installation

Installation Overview

Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. To install and set up the DVCM 50, follow these steps:

Prepare the installation site as appropriate. Prepare the cables and, if

necessary, cut a hole in the wall and install an electrical box or mounting bracket (mud ring). Follow the instructions provided with the optional mounting bracket or wall box.

Attach the DVCM 50 to a device faceplate (e.g., the MLC 104 AAP) or a wall

plate (e.g., the AAP 102) that has a four-space AAP opening.

Attach cables and the dual IR Emitter to the control connector on the rear

panel of the DVCM. Connect the cables to the DVD and/or VCR, and to the optional IR Link or IRL 20, as appropriate.

Connect power cords and turn on all devices, including the DVCM.

Conﬁ gure the DVCM 50 by using one of the following methods:

• IR Learning (See Conﬁ guring using IR Learning, in chapter 3.)

• IR Data Transfer (beaming) (See Conﬁ guring using data transfer, in chapter 3.)

• Windows Windows®-based conﬁ guration software in chapter 5 for detailed information on the conﬁ guration software.)

-based conﬁ guration software program (See Using the

PRELIMINARY

Test the system: press the DVCM’s buttons, and observe the DVD player and/

or VCR responses. If they are not responding properly, ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling and make adjustments as needed.

(Optional) Mount the DVCM to the wall or furniture, as follows:

a. If using the optional external power supply, disconnect it at the power

source end (not at the DVCM).

b. Disconnect the other devices’ power. c. Secure the faceplate containing the DVCM onto the wall, furniture,

mounting bracket, or UL-approved electrical wall box. See Mounting the DVCM 50, later in this chapter.

d. Restore power to the DVCM and to the connected devices.

The DVCM optional external power supply is not needed if the DVCM is used

UL Requirements

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the installation of the DVCM 50 into a wall or furniture.

1. This unit is not to be connected to a centralized DC power source or used

beyond its rated voltage range.

2. This unit must be installed in a UL listed junction box.

The UL approved electrical wall box (junction box) is not included with the

3. This unit must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

with the MLC 104.

DVCM; the installer is responsible for obtaining and installing the box.

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Mounting the DVCM 50

The DVCM 50 must be attached to a device faceplate, such as the MLC 104 AAP, or to an AAP wallplate, such as the AAP 102, and cabled before the device or wallplate is installed in a wall or furniture. The DVCM can be mounted in any Extron wallplate or faceplate that can hold four single-space AAPs, arranged in two rows of two AAPs each. The screws needed for installing the DVCM 50 are built into its front panel, so no additional screws are needed.

1. Before any cables are attached, insert the control module’s screws through the

holes in the device faceplate or the AAP wallplate. Secure the control module to the faceplate or wallplate with the provided hardware.

2. After you have connected all cables and programmed the DVCM’s buttons,

mount the device faceplate or AAP wallplate with the DVCM attached onto a wall, electrical wall box, mounting bracket, or furniture, following the instructions provided with the mounting option.

Rear Panel Features

2 3 4

8 4 2 1

IR OUT

GND

IR IN

GND

+ 12V

DVCM 50 rear panel

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 On position, commands are

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

Switch 4: Enables MLC 104 input mapping.

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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, in chapter 3.)

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Installation, cont’d

IR Learning indicator LEDs — Each button on the DVCM 50 front panel

has four memory blocks, which can be programmed with up to four IR commands. The IR Learning indicator LEDs provide visual feedback, indicating the following:

• Which of the four memory blocks contains a command

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

• The IR Learning status of the control module

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 On position).

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 Wiring the Control Connector, later in this chapter, for information on how to connect supported devices to this connector.)

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 (see chapter 4, Special Application, for more information on the MLC 104). When the DVCM is operating in standalone mode, this port is not used.

conﬁ gured.

PRELIMINARY

IR Learner/Transmitter LEDs — 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 chapter 3 for more details.)

Wiring the Control Connector

Before mounting the DVCM 50 on the wall or furniture, you need to connect all cable wires to the appropriate connector pins on the DVCM rear panel. Use cable clamps to hold cables in place for strain relief. Trim back or insulate exposed cable shields with heat shrink to prevent short circuits.

The control connector contains ports to which you can connect cables for IRcontrolled devices and AC power. The illustration below shows the DVCM control connector’s pin assignments that are covered in detail on the following pages.

IR out

(IR)

IR in

(+12V)

+12V

2-4

E D C B A

Pinout guide for the DVCM 50 control connector

DVCM 50 • Installation

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

remote can control the DVCM.

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

Wiring for IR control

To control the DVD or VCR via IR, connect Extron IR Emitters to the IR Out port of the DVCM control connector. Up to two IR emitters can be connected via this connector at one time. Wire the connector as shown in the illustration below.

Modulated IR

Ground

100 feet (33.5 m) maximum

DVCM 50 IR control port

E D C B A

For the IR Emitter only

Wiring for IR control

Wiring for IR remote control

An optional IR Link or IRL 20 can be connected to the IR In port to enable the DVCM to receive IR signals from the IR 452 hand-held remote control, after the DVCM has been mounted (and its IR Learner/Transmitter LEDs are not accessible).

Only one IR Link or one IRL 20 can be attached to the DVCM 50.

To wire the IR Link for use with your DVCM, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the site where the IR Link will be installed and install a wall box,

following the directions in the IR Link User’s Manual, provided with your IR Link equipment.

2. Cut the required length of Extron Comm-Link cable to go between the

DVCM 50 and the IR Link. This cable length should not exceed 150 feet (45 m).

White striped wire only

Emitter

Connect this end to the IR control window of the DVD or VCR .

Connect up to 2 IR Emitters (max.).

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3. Attach a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector to each end of the cable.

Only three wires are required:

• A (DVCM) to A (IR Link)

• B (DVCM) to B (IR Link)

• C (DVCM) to D (IR Link)

4. Connect the wires as shown in the illustration below. Connectors are included

with the IR Link, but the cable must be purchased separately.

5. Plug one 5-pole connector into one of the IR Link’s communications

connectors.

6. Plug the other 5-pole connector into the rear panel control port of the

DVCM 50.

DVCM 50 (Rear Panel)

IR OUT

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IR Link (Rear Panel)

GND

+12V

GND

IR IN

GND

+ 12V

234

GNDRxTx

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+12 V

A B

GND

IR IN

Wiring the IR Link for IR 452 remote control

Connect a maximum of one IR Link or IRL 20 to the DVCM 50.

A B D

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Wiring the IRL 20

The Extron IRL 20 is a hard-wired IR signal receiver, which can be used with the DVCM 50 and the IR 452 remote control. The IRL 20 receives a signal via its front panel from the IR 452, which instructs the DVCM 50 to issue an IR command.

Wire and connect the IRL 20 to the DVCM 50 as described below.

234

8421

C B A

Mod IR

GND

+12 V

D B A

GNDRxTx

IR OUT

GND

IR IN

GND

EDCBA

+ 12V

+12V

+12 VDC

Ground ( )

SCP

+12V

ModIR

GND

A B

GND

IR SNSR

SCP

GND

SIG

ModIR

+5V

IRL 20

External power supply (12 VDC, 1A max.)

Connecting the DVCM 50 and the IRL 20

1. If it was not already done, cut the required length of Extron Comm-Link

cable to go between the DVCM and the IRL 20. See appendix A for cable part numbers. The maximum total distance between an Extron control module and the IRL 20 is 150’ (45 m).

2. Attach a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector to the end of the cable that

will be plugged into the IRL 20.

3. Connect the wires on the other end of the cable to the provided 3.5 mm 5-pole

captive screw connector as described below, and plug this connector into the DVCM.

• A (DVCM) to A (IRL 20)

• B (DVCM) to B (IRL 20)

• C (DVCM) to D (IRL 20)

Do not connect more than one IRL 20 or IR Link (either in parallel or in series)

to the DVCM 50.

4. Plug the 5-pole connector end of the cable that you wired in step 2 into one of

the IRL 20’s communications connectors.

5. Connect power to the DVCM 50 or to the IRL 20.

+12 VDC power is shared between the DVCM 50 and the IRL 20 when they

are connected. You can wire the power supply to either the DVCM or the IRL 20.

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Wiring the power connector

The control connector also contains a power connector for the DVCM 50. You can connect the optional external 12 VDC power supply to this port to power the DVCM as shown in the following diagram.

The power supply is not included with the control module. The DVCM 50 can

E D C B A

Connecting the DVCM 50 to the external power supply

Check the power supply’s polarity before connecting it to the DVCM.

share power with an MLC 104 or MLC 52.

Ground ( )

+12 VDC input

DVCM 50 Control Port

Ground all devices.

An external power supply (12 VDC, 1A max.) (Sold separately; Part #70-055-01)

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DVCM 50 DVD/VCR Control Module

Chapter Three

Conﬁ guration and Operation

DVD and VCR Control

Front Panel Components

Programming the DVCM 50 Using IR

Operating the DVCM 50 Using IR Remote Control

Resetting the DVCM 50

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Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)

Conﬁ guration and Operation

DVD and VCR Control

The DVCM 50 can control a DVD player or a VCR by using IR. The DVCM must be conﬁ gured for DVD/VCR control in one of the following ways before it will send commands to the DVD player or the VCR:

The Windows-based conﬁ guration software can be used to conﬁ gure the

• DVCM 50 by enabling you to do either of the following:

Load Extron IR drivers appropriate for your DVD/VCR. An IR driver

ﬁ le can be loaded from the DVCM 50 software CD or downloaded from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).

Restore a DVCM conﬁ guration that was set up previously, then saved to

a ﬁ le.

See chapter 5 and the Windows

on setting up the DVCM and for downloading, programming, or learning DVD/VCR control commands using the software.

IR commands can be entered directly from an IR remote control into the DVCM

• through IR learning. IR learning is convenient for installing new or updated commands into the DVCM in the ﬁ eld. It can be performed with or without the use of software.

A DVCM 50 can transfer/conﬁ gure (duplicate or clone its conﬁ guration) to

• another DVCM 50 via IR data transfer without the use of cables or software.

-based conﬁ guration software Help for details

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Conﬁ gurations are stored in non-volatile memory. Therefore, if the power to

the unit is interrupted, the DVCM retains its settings and conﬁ guration.

Front Panel Components

The DVCM 50 front panel contains 15 buttons for controlling the DVD and VCR. Each of these buttons can be programmed with up to four IR commands/functions. The front panel also contains a conﬁ guration port, through which the DVCM can be connected to a PC‘s RS-232 port to program the DVCM’s buttons, update ﬁ rmware, and save and restore the DVCM’s conﬁ guration to the PC. Finally, three LEDs on the front panel indicate the DVCM’s operating mode (DVD or VCR) and whether IR signals are being transmitted.

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

ENTER

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

PREV/REW

CONFIG

TUNER

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DVCM 50 front panel

DVCM 50 • Conﬁ guration and Operation

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).

For example, if you press the DVD button, the DVCM switches to DVD mode. Subsequently, each DVCM button that you press issues one of its programmed DVD commands (to which only the DVD player responds). If the DVD player is a combination DVD/VCR, the DVCM sends only commands that activate the device’s DVD functions. If the DVCM is already in DVD mode, pressing its DVD button does not cause it to switch modes.

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.

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

mode.

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

mode.

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.

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

™

) or the Windows-based

conﬁ guration software. The protocol for this conﬁ guration port is as follows:

• 9600 kb/sec

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• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

To Front Panel

6 feet

(1.8 m)

Config Port

DVCM 50

Computer

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Part #70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

ENTER

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

PREV/REW

CONFIG

TUNER

DVCM 50

2.5 mm connector cable for the conﬁ guration port

See 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 both a

DVD and a 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.

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 —

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

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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.

Programming the DVCM 50 Using IR

The DVCM 50 can be programmed/conﬁ gured via IR by the following methods:

IR learning from your DVD or VCR remote control

•

IR data transfer from another DVCM 50 that has been conﬁ gured previously

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DVCM 50 • Conﬁ guration and Operation

Conﬁ guring using IR Learning

You can conﬁ gure the DVCM 50 by using IR Learning, which does not require conﬁ guration software. By this method, you can program the functions on your DVD or VCR remote control into the buttons on the DVCM front panel.

To program the DVCM via IR Learning, follow these steps:

1. Apply power to the DVCM.

2. On the rear panel, set conﬁ guration switch #1 to On. All other switches

should be Off.

3. Press the DVD or VCR button to select the mode in which the button will be

programmed.

When you press the DVD or VCR mode button, the LED lights above the

button that you pressed, indicating that the front panel buttons will be programmed for that mode.

4. Press the button on the front panel that will store the IR code that you want

the DVCM to learn.

The following takes place on the DVCM rear panel:

• The orange button indicator LED(s) light and remain lit to show which button was pressed. The following diagram shows which LEDs are lit when each button is pressed.

Legend

OFF

No Buttons

DVD

VCR

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TITLE

LEFT

RIGHT

ENTER

TV/VCR

DOWN

REW

PLAY

FWD

PAUSE

STOP

Button press indicator LEDs

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