Extron Electronics MLC 206 User Manual

Setup Guide — MLC 206

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The Extron MediaLink™ Controller (MLC 206) provides infrared (IR) and RS‑232
remote control of a display device, contact closure control of items in a room, tally
outputs, and MediaLink Switcher control.

This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate
the MLC 206 MediaLink Controller.
When possible in the following pages, line drawings are used to clarify steps
discussed in the text.

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MLC 206 Setup Guide, cont’d

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Step 1 — Computer Connection

The MLC 206 must be connected to a PC in order to configure the controller. The
configuration port, shown in the rear panel view below, is used for system control
and for loading configuration and driver files into the MLC.

1. Connect a host computer to the MLC 206 Config port via the rear
panel 9‑pin HD female RS‑232 connector. Use a serial cable with
9‑pin D connectors.

RS-232
Configuration Port

Config

Host Desktop

Computer

2. Connect all control modules that will be used in the system.

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Control modules must be connected at this time so they can be configured

with the software. Connections for IR and serial control can be installed
after configuration.

9-pin
D Connector

A B C D E A B C

IR

Display/Source Control

D E A B C A BD

RS-232

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B

Relays IR /RCM

1 2 3 4 5 6

Tally Out

Extron Switcher Control

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MLS

/Power

A B C D

IR / RCM

A

+12 VDC

Ground ( )

B

Control signal (IRCM)

MLC 206
IR / RCM
port

A
B
CC

MLC 206 to a control module

A B C D E

Control
module
connector

IRCM control

module(s)

Total distance from

MLC: 150' (45.7 m) max.

DVD & VCR CONTROL

TITLE MENU

ENTER

PREV/REW

DVD VCR

TV/VCR

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

Tx

TUNER

IRCM-DV+

DISPLAY

POWER

VCR DVD Laptop

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

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3. To power the MLC, connect a 12 VDC power supply or an optional
MediaLink Switcher (MLS) to the MLS/Power port, and connect the power
supply or the switcher to a power source.

MediaLink Switcher

MLC/RS-232

+12VDC

Ground ( )

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Receive (Rx)

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Transmit (Tx)

+12VDC

Ground ( )

Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)

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A

0 A ground wire must be connected

between the MLC and MLS.

A B

MLS / Power

MLC 206 powered by a MediaLink Switcher

Ground ( )

+12 VDC input

MLC
MLS/Power

A B

MLS / Power

port

Ground all devices

Connecting an MLC 206 to an external power supply

MLC 206
MLS/Power
port

An external

power supply

(12 VDC, 1 A max.)

Step 2 — Software Installation

The MLC must be configured before it can send commands to the projector or other
devices. Install the MediaLink Control Program software on the host PC. To install
the software, run SETUP.EXE from the Extron‑provided disk. Follow the instructions
that appear on the screen.

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The software is also available at

www.extron.com.

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