Extron electronics MLC 226 IP Series Setup Manual

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Extron Electronics, USA

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Anaheim, CA 92805
USA

714.491.1500
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C
3821 AH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
+31.33.453.4040
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
+65.6383.4400
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Japan

Kyodo Building
16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
Fax [phone]

www.extron.com

Setup Guide

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MLC 226 IP Series

MediaLink™ Controllers

Precautions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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.

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.

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.

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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

FCC Class A Notice

Note: 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. These 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.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

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, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America: Extron Electronics, Europe

Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building
PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho
Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan

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 modifi cation to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an
Applications Engineer at [phone] (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 fi 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.

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。

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MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink Controllers • Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

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

About the MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controllers .................. 1-2

About Global Configurator ....................................................1-3

System Requirements ............................................................... 1-4

Installing the Software ............................................................ 1-4

Updating Firmware ................................................................... 1-4

Chapter Two • MLC 226 IP Hardware Setup ................2-1

Panels and Cabling .................................................................... 2-2

Host/Config port cabling ....................................................... 2-2

Rear panel connections ......................................................... 2-4

Side panel connections .......................................................... 2-9

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation ...................... 2-11

Buttons ................................................................................. 2-11

Volume control

..................................................................... 2-12

IR signal sensors ................................................................... 2-12

Configuration port ............................................................... 2-13

Chapter Three • MLC 226 IP Software Setup .............. 3-1

Step 1: Download Device Drivers .......................................3-3

Step 2: Create a New Project ............................................... 3-4

Step 3: Add an MLC 226 IP Controller and Define its

Location ........................................................................................3-5

Step 4: Define Email Settings ............................................... 3-6

Setting up email notifications ............................................... 3-7

Adding email contacts ........................................................... 3-8

Step 5: Add Serial and IR Devices .......................................3-9

Downloading additional drivers

........................................... 3-9

Adding a serial driver ........................................................... 3-9

Adding an IR driver .............................................................. 3-10

Step 6: Configure the Front Panel Buttons .................... 3-12

Configuring an input button

............................................... 3-12

Configuring the On and Off buttons

.................................. 3-13

Step 7: Configure the Control Modules Using the

Auto Fill Feature ....................................................................... 3-14

Step 8: Create a Display Shutdown Schedule ............... 3-16

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Table of Contents, cont’d

MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controllers

1

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the MLC 226 IP MediaLink™ Controllers

About Global Configurator

System Requirements

Installing the Software

Updating Firmware

Step 9: Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning Email ..3-18

Step 10: Create a Display Disconnection Email ............ 3-20

Step 11: Build and Upload a Configuration ..................3-21

Building a configuration ...................................................... 3-21

Uploading a configuration .................................................. 3-22

Accessing GlobalViewer ......................................................3-23

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Introduction

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About Global Configurator

Extron Global Configurator (GC) software is an application that
allows non-programmers to configure a wide range of Extron
IP Link®-enabled products, and create entire GlobalViewer

®

systems. It provides an integrated environment for defining
A/V control and system monitoring functionality from an
easy-to-use graphical user interface. It allows you to configure a
single room controller as well as facilitate building a Web-based
asset management and remote monitoring system for hundreds
of A/V devices in multiple locations.

Global Configurator provides the following features for the
MLC 226 IP:

Offline configuration — Using Global Configurator, you can

configure your MLC 226 IP MediaLink controller without
having the actual device on hand, eliminating the need to
connect your MLC before starting the configuration.

GlobalViewer Web pages — GlobalViewer Web pages (HTML,

XML, and JavaScript) allow you to control and manage
devices such as VCRs, DVDs, and displays connected
to an MLC 226 IP. These pages are generated when you
build and upload your project files in GC.

GlobalViewer can be viewed using Microsoft®

Internet Explorer® (version 6 and above) from any
computer with access to the network.

About this Manual

This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and
configure your Extron MLC 226 IP MediaLink™ controller. The
following step by step instructions first show you how to set up
the hardware, then how to use the Global Configurator program
to

download drivers
add A/V devices to a GC configuration
configure the front panel buttons,
set a shutdown schedule
set up email alerts that can flag a projector disconnection

or warn that lamp hours are exceeded

About the MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controllers

The Extron MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink Controllers are
capable of controlling a projector and various other items such
as lights, a projector lift, or a screen motor. Although this setup
guide pertains to all models in the series (the MLC 226 IP, AAP,
and L) the primary model mentioned in this setup guide is the
MLC 226 IP. All models are referred to as the MLC 226 IP, MLC,
or controller. All models offer RS-232 and IR-based projector
(display) control along with IR or serial control of other devices
(typically A/V input sources); relays for controlling items such
as a projector lift, motorized projection screen, and lights; and
RS-232 remote control of an Extron switcher.

The MLC 226 IP offers two methods of projector and source
device control: RS-232 or infrared (IR). The MLC can learn IR
signals from remote controls to communicate with sources such
as VCRs and DVD players. Users can create their own device
drivers (through IR or RS-232 control) or go to the Extron
Web site (www.extron.com) to obtain device drivers.

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MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controllers

System Requirements

The MLC 226 IP and Global Configurator have the following
hardware and software requirements:

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.

Installing the Software

Before getting started with Global Configurator, you must install
the software. The configuration software is available at no
charge via the Extron Web site at www.extron.com.

To install the software on your hard drive, do the following:

1. Go to www.extron.com and click the Download tab.

2. Click the IP Link® Software link or icon.

3. Click the Global Configurator link or icon.

4. From the Global Configurator page, click the
Download Now button.

5. Provide the necessary information, then click the
Download GCSWxxxxx.exe button.

The program wizard walks you through the remaining process.
By default, the installation creates the necessary directories,
placing icons, files, drivers, and a help file for
Global Configurator within them.

Updating Firmware

Extron periodically updates product firmware in conjunction
with the release of new software revisions. When updating any
Extron software to the latest revision level, please be sure to
read the supplied release notes, or contact an Extron Application
Engineer to determine if your Extron product also requires a
firmware update.

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For more information regarding how to update the

firmware, refer to Appendix B in the

MLC 226 Series User's Manual.

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Chapter Two

MLC 226 IP Hardware Setup

Panels and Cabling

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation

MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink Controllers • Hardware Setup

MLC 226 IP Hardware Setup

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This chapter describes front and rear panel features, basic front
panel operation, and how to connect cables to the MLC 226 IP
controller.

Panels and Cabling

Host/Config port cabling

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OFF

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MUTE

DOC
CAM

VCR

DVD

LAPTOP

PC

AUTO

IMAGE

HOST

CONTROL

R

1=DITIGAL I/O

2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND

38400, N, 8, 1

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

INTERCOM

AUDIO

OUT

LAN

2

1

MLC 226 IP Front Panel

MLC 226 IP Rear Panel

a

Rear panel Host Control port — For MLC configuration and

control, connect to the 9-pin HD connector. This connector also
has one pin (pin 1) designated for digital input/output.

RS‑232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• no flow control
The pin assignments of this connector are as follows:

Pin Function Description

1 Digital I/O Digital

input/output
2 Tx Transmit data
3 Rx Receive data
4 – No connection
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 – No connection

7 – No connection
8 – No connection
9 – No connection

Pin 1 and the ground pin together act as a digital input/output
port (depending on the configuration). This allows for an
additional way to trigger events or functions (such as triggering
relays, issuing commands, or sending an email).

There is also a +5 VDC selectable pull-up resistor for this circuit.

b

Front panel Config (Host Control) port — This 2.5 mm

mini stereo jack serves the same RS-232 function as the rear
panel Host Control port, but is independent from it. The
optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable
shown below, (part #70-335-01) can be used for this connection.
This port has the same RS-232 protocol as the rear panel port
mentioned above (a).

6 feet

(1.8 m)

Part #70-335-01

5

1

9

6

Sleeve (Gnd)

Ring

Tip

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

Wiring for the TRS RS-232 cable option

DB9 Pin Locations

Female

5 1

9 6

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Rear panel connections

MLC 226 IP Bottom Panel

5 641 2 3

A B C D E

DISPLAY

RS-23 2/IR RS-232 12V

CM/ IR/ SCP

A B C D E

MLS PWR

A B

Tx/ IR

Rx

GRO UND

PWR SN S

GRO UND

+12 V O UT

Rx

Tx

GROUND

GROUND

+12V IN

+12V OU T

GROU ND

CONT MO D

IR I N

SCP COM

NORMALLY OPEN

1 2

COMMON

COMMON

COMMON

GROUND

Tx/ IR

Tx/ IR

Tx/ IR

GROUND

GROUND

A

RELAYS

IR/SERIAL OUT

3 4B5 6

C A B C

a

Display control RS‑232/IR port — This port is configurable for

bidirectional RS-232 or infrared signal output.

From this port, commands sent from a driver or user-defined
command strings (entered via Global Configurator) can be sent
to the display device.

For bidirectional RS-232 communication, the transmit, ground,
and receive pins must be wired at both the controller and the
projector ports, as shown below.

Projector

Panel

MLC 226 IP

Bottom Panel

Display

RS-232/IR

Tx/IR

Rx

GROUND

PWR SNS

GROUND

+12V OUT

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

N

Each projector or display may require different wiring. For

details, refer to the manual that came with your projector.

b

CM/IR/SCP port — You can connect up to four Extron control

modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs, CMs), one Extron IR signal
repeater (IRL 20 or IR Link), and/or two Extron SCP 226 control
panels to this port to allow remote control of the MLC 226 IP
controller or other items. A maximum of seven devices can be
connected to this port.

The SCP 226 replicates the MLC’s front panel controls. The
SCP 226 and the IR receiver can receive IR signals from an
optional IR 402 remote control and send them to the controller.
Once the MLC is set up, control modules can be used to control
VCRs, DVD players, tape decks, a projector lift, or screen
control. For device control, refer to the appropriate device’s
user’s manual.

The control modules, IR receiver, and SCPs can be daisy
chained, as shown in the following diagram. Extron
Comm-Link (CTL and CTLP) cable is recommended for these
connections.

MLC 226 IP

Bottom Panel

CM/ IR SCP

A B C D E

+12V OUT

GROUND

CONT MOD

IR IN

SCP COM

E

C

B

A

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 ( )

IRCM/ACM/RCM

+12 VDC

Ground ( ) & Drain Wire

E
D
C
B
A

SCP Communication

Modulated IR (for IR Link)

Control Module Communication

+12 VDC

= White
= Green

= Black & Drain Wire

= Violet

= Red

DVD & VCR CONTROL

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

TUNER

Tx

PREV/REW

ENTER

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

DVD VCR

SCP 226

DISPLAY

SCP 226

1

2

3

4

5

6

VOLUME

CONFIG

IR

ON

OFF

PIC

MUTE

LAPTOP

VCR

DVD

PC

DOC

CAM

AUTO
IMAGE

Extron CTLP Cable Color Code:

200' (61 m) max.

to Last Device

Connecting control modules and an SCP 226 to the
MLC 226 IP controller

N

The maximum total distance between the MLC 226 IP and

a connected device is 200’ (61 m).

c

Relay ports (24 V, 1 A) — Through Global Configurator,

each relay can be associated with a front panel button, or
can be operated independently using Simple Instruction
Set (SIS) commands. For a list of commands and additional
information, refer to the MLC 226 Series User's Manual.

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NORMALLY OPEN

1 2

COMMON

COMMON

COMMON

A

RELAYS

3 4B5 6

C

NORMALLY OPEN

1 2

COMMON

COMMON

COMMON

A

RELAYS

3 4B5 6

C

NORMALLY OPEN

1 2

COMMON

COMMON

COMMON

A

RELAYS

3 4B5 6

C

Group B Group CGroup A

Common Relay 4

Relay 3

Common Relay 6

Relay 5

Common Relay 2

Relay 1

These relays are open by default and operate as follows:

Common

Relay 5

Relay 6

To / from

control

equipment

Normally

Open (5)

Common

Normally

Open (6)

Common

All relays are
normally open.

NORMALLY OPEN

1 2

COMMON

COMMON

COMMON

A

RELAYS

3 4B5 6

C

• on — relay closes and stays closed until otherwise
instructed

On (Closed)

Common

Relay On

• off — relay opens and stays open until otherwise
instructed

Off (Open)

Common

Relay Off

• toggle — relay changes from open to closed or from closed
to open until otherwise instructed.

On (Closed)

Common

Off (Open)

Common

Relay Toggle

or

Toggle off

Toggle on

• pulse — momentary (timed) press to turn on, time-out
to turn off. You can also use SIS commands or Global
Configurator to specify pulse duration.

On (Closed)

Common

Off (Open)

Common

Relay Pulse

Turn off after

a set period

Off (Open)

Common

Turn

on

d

IR/Serial Output ports — These ports output either infrared (IR)

signals or unidirectional RS-232 signals for controlling various devices
such as VCRs and DVD players. Each port must be set up via Global
Configurator for either IR or RS-232 communication and must be
associated with a device driver.

For infrared (IR) output, wire an IR Emitter (2 emitters, maximum, per
port) as shown below for a modulated signal and ground.

IR Emitter 1

White Striped Wire

100'

(30.5 m)

To a
Controllable
Device

G = Ground

S = Signal (IR)

G = Ground

S = Signal (Tx)

50'

(15.2 m)

(See note.)

GROUND

Tx/ IR

Tx/ IR

Tx/ IR

GROUND

GROUND

IR/SERIAL OUT

A B C

GROUND

Tx/ IR

Tx/ IR

Tx/ IR

GROUND

GROUND

IR/SERIAL OUT

A B C

Refer to the MLC 226 Series User's Manual for details on how to set up
these ports for IR or RS-232 control.

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e

MLS connector — This connector can control an optional Extron

switcher or other RS-232 controllable device.

W

If you connect an optional switcher (such as an

Extron MLS Series switcher) to the MLC, you must
connect a ground wire between the switcher and the
MLC, as shown in the following diagrams.

MLC/IR

A B C

MediaLink

Switcher's
rear panel
MLC/IR port

NOTE You must connect a

ground wire
between the MLC
and MLS.

RS-232

MLS

A B

Rx

Tx

GROUND

Ground ( )

Transmit (Tx)

B

Receive (Rx)

A

Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)

B
A

MLC 226 IP

Bottom Panel

f

PWR (power) connector — To provide power to the MLC,

connect a cable between this port and a 12 VDC, 1 amp
(maximum) power supply, as shown below. For wiring
instructions, see the diagram on the following page.

Connecting an MLC 226
to an external power supply

MLC 226 IP

Bottom Panel

12V

PWR

GROUND

+12V IN

Ground ( )

+12 VDC input

Ground all devices.

An external

power supply

(12 VDC, 1 A max.)

N

Power the controller via an external power supply, not

from an Extron switcher. The controller requires a separate
12 VDC power supply.

N

Check the power supply’s polarity before connecting it to

the MLC. See the illustration below.

Power Supply
Output Cord

0.2” (5 mm) MAX.

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

A A

MLC's
Power
Port

12V

PWR

GROUND

+12V IN

Power wiring

Side panel connections

LAN connector and LEDs — An Ethernet connection can be
used on an ongoing basis to control the MLC 226 IP (and the
devices connected to it) in an Ethernet network.

LAN (IP)
Connector
Side View

MLC 226 IP

Left Side

Activity
LED

(yellow)

Link
LED

(green)

LAN
RJ-45
Port

Use a straight‑through cable for connection to a switch,
hub, or router.

Use a crossover cable for connection directly to a PC.

•

•

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Configure the settings for this port using either SIS commands,
an embedded Web page, or Global Configurator.

LAN port defaults:

• IP address: 192.168.254.254

• gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

• subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off
Reset button and LED — Pressing this recessed button causes

various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset
to the factory defaults. For details, refer to chapter 2 in the
MLC 226 Series User's Manual.

MLC 226 IP
Right Side

Reset button
Reset LED

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation

There are several features that must be set up prior to using the
MLC. Refer to chapter 4 in the MLC 226 Series User's Manual for
details.

DISPLAY

MLC 226 IP

1

2

3

4

5

6

VOLUME

CONFIG

IR

ON

OFF

DOC

CAM

VCR

DVD

LAPTOP

PC

PIC

MUTE

AUTO

IMAGE

4

MLC 226 IP
Front Panel

1

5

6

2

3

7

Buttons

The MLC 226 IP Series controllers have backlit buttons. The
button caps are removable so the button labels can be changed.

a

Display On/Off buttons — After they have been configured,

press the On button to turn the display device on, and press
the Off button to power it off. Only one of these two buttons
can be selected (active) at once. Using Global Configurator,
other functions and relays can be associated with each of these
buttons.

b

Function/room control buttons — These buttons can be set
up to control the MLC's relays and to execute the IR or RS-232
commands of your choice.

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c

Input selection buttons — By default, these buttons are a

mutually exclusive group (only one of these buttons can be
selected at a time).

Press an input selection button to select the desired audio and
video input on the projector or an optional Extron switcher.
The button lights brighter and remains lit while an audio-video
input is selected.

Volume control

d

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

volume. Global Configurator lets you select whether this
knob will control the projector’s audio levels or the optional
switcher’s audio levels.

If the MLC is configured for use with a MediaLink Switcher
or certain projectors, the MLC’s LEDs light to indicate volume
ranges (with steadily lit LEDs) and minimum/maximum
volume limits (with flashing LEDs).

If the MLC is configured for increment/decrement volume
adjustment, the LEDs scroll up/down briefly.

IR signal sensors

These sensors allow for IR remote control of the MLC and for
IR learning. The IR remote control must be pointed directly at
these devices for best results.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 0 9

MLC 226 IP

4

5

6

CONFIG

IR

LAPTOP

MLC 226 IP

4

5

6

CONFIG

IR

LAPTOP

MLC 226 IP

30 feet
max.

IR 402

IR Learning Control

2"–12"
(4–30 cm)

PC

PC

IR control and learning

e

IR control receiver — This larger infrared receiver accepts IR

signals from the Extron IR 402 infrared remote control, which
mimics the MLC’s front panel controls.

f

IR learning receiver — This smaller sensor receives and

“learns” commands from other devices’ infrared remote control
so an IR driver can be created. Refer to the IR Learner Help
file for IR learning procedures. This receiver accepts infrared
signals from 30 kHz to 62 kHz.

Configuration port

g

Front panel Config (Hot Control) port — This is a front panel

version of the rear panel Host port (the 9-pin D connector), but
is independent of that port. See "Host/Config port cabling" in
this chapter for a wiring diagram and port protocol.

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Chapter Three

MLC 226 IP Software Setup

Step 1: Download Device Drivers

Step 2: Create a New Project

Step 3: Add an MLC 226 IP Controller and Define its Location

Step 4: Define Email Settings

Step 5: Add Serial and IR Devices

Step 6: Configure the Front Panel Buttons

Step 7: Configure the Control Modules Using the Auto Fill Feature

Step 8: Create a Display Shutdown Schedule

Step 9: Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning Email

Step 10: Create a Display Disconnection Email

Step 11: Build and Upload a Configuration

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This chapter provides the steps for setting up your
MLC 226 IP controller using the Global Configurator (GC)
software. By means of example, you will learn how to

• Add drivers that allow control of A/V devices.

•

Configure the controller's power buttons, and input
selection buttons to control a video projector.

•

Configure an IRCM‑DV+ control module to control the
functions of a DVD/VCR player.

• Schedule a projector shutdown, a lamp hour warning
alert, and a projector disconnection email alert.

N

This setup guide assumes that the following parameters

are set and working on your current network: IP address,

gateway IP address, subnet mask, mail server
IP address, and domain name. If these parameters are

not set, call your network administrator before continuing.

Each of the following steps of configuration are described in
detail in the subsequent sections of this chapter.

1

Downloading device drivers.

2

Creating a new project.

3

Adding an MLC 226 IP controller and defining its location.

4

Defining email settings.

5

Adding serial and IR devices.

6

Configuring the front panel buttons.

7

Configuring the control modules using the Auto Fill

feature.

8

Creating a display shutdown schedule.

9

Creating a display lamp hour warning email.

10

Creating a display disconnection email.

11

Building and uploading a configuration.

N

This setup guide provides instructions for the primary

setup and configuration of the MLC 226 IP. For additional
information and more detailed instructions, refer to the
MLC 226 Series User's Manual or the GC Help file
accessed through the GC software.

Step 1: Download Device Drivers

In order to configure the MLC 226 IP to control a device on a
network, you must download the drivers for each device.

For the purposes of this setup guide and tutorial, you will
download two drivers to use in the following examples: one
serial driver (for a video projector) and one IR driver (for a
DVD/VCR player).

If you prefer to download the drivers required for your own
network configuration, replace our example drivers with your
own in the following exercises.

To download the required drivers, do the following:

1. Double-click the GC icon to launch Global Configurator.

The GC 2 Start Options dialog box appears.

2. Click the Add Drivers Subscription button.
3a. From the Available Manufacturers/Device Types box,

choose the required manufacturer(s) from the left window
by clicking its name. For the following exercises, choose

Epson.

3b. From the Available Manufacturers/Device Types box,

choose the required device(s) from the right window by
clicking its icon. For the following exercises, choose video

projector.

4. From the far right column of buttons, click the Subscribe
button. The selected items appear in the Current Driver
Subscriptions window.

5. Repeat steps 3-5 above, choosing Hitachi as the
manufacturer and DVD/VCR as the device.

6. Click the Download button to download the drivers under
the Current Driver Subscriptions window.

N

If you wish to unsubscribe to a particular driver, check its

check box and then click the Unsubscribe button.

7. After all of your drivers are successfully subscribed, click
the OK button. The GC 2 Start Options dialog reappears.

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W

When adding new drivers to an open project,

you must close (and save) the configuration for a
successful download. Reopen the configuration to
view the uploaded drivers. See Step 5: Add Serial and
IR Devices for detailed instructions.

Step 2: Create a New Project

1. If the GC 2 Start Options dialog is displayed, select the
"Create a New Project" option and click the OK button.

The Project Settings dialog box appears, as shown below.

N

You can also access the Project Settings dialog box via

the Edit menu.

Project Settings dialog box

2. If passwords have been set on the MLC 226 IP, enter the
administrator and user passwords. Ensure that both
passwords are repeated in the Verify fields.

N

If a password has been set on the MLC 226 IP controller

but none is entered here, you will be unable to upload a
new configuration. By default, there is no password set on
the controller.

3. Click the Sync IP Link device’s time and date to PC’s time
and date check box and fill in the appropriate Daylight

Saving time zone values in the menu drop boxes, if
necessary.

4. Click the OK button. The Add Device dialog box appears.

Step 3: Add an MLC 226 IP Controller and
Define its Location

The most essential step in creating a configuration in a GC
project is to add an IP Link device. The following instructs how
to add an MLC 226 IP controller to Global Configurator.

N

If the Add Device dialog box is not displayed, select Add

Device from the Edit menu.

Add Device dialog box (Basic)

1. From the IP Link Device drop-down menu, select
MLC 226 IP.

2. Enter or edit the host name or IP address in the
Name/IP Address text box so that it matches the one

assigned to the product by your network administrator.

3. In the Display Name box, enter an easy to remember,
descriptive name (e.g., MLC226 GC). You may choose to
keep the default name.

4. Click the New Location button in the upper right corner of
the Add Device dialog box. A Location folder is created,
in edit mode. You can use additional folders to create up
to eight location levels.

5. Assign a location-oriented name to the highlighted folder
(e.g., Room 201).

6. Once finished, click the OK button. The

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Global Configurator front panel window appears, as
shown below.

The Global Configurator Front Panel window

N

This Global Configurator project can be saved at any time

by selecting Save from the File menu.

Step 4: Define Email Settings

Global Configurator supports scheduling, monitoring, and
email alerts for all connected devices (such as our video
projector). For example, you can create a schedule to shut down
a projector at a predetermined time, and/or create an email alert
that warns a school administrator if the projector's lamp hours
are nearing expiration.

N

Before beginning, ensure that your email server settings

are set. If not, contact your network administrator to set
them up for you.

Setting up email notifications

The Email Manager provides preset messages for some of the
most common actions performed in GC.

To set up an email notification for a specified action, do the
following:

1. From the Global Configurator Edit menu, choose Email
Manager. The Email Manager dialog box appears, as

shown below.

Email Manager dialog box

2. Select one of the choices under the Name field.

This action automatically populates the Name, Subject, and

Body fields for the action, but these fields can be altered, if
needed.

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To create a custom notification email message, do the following:

1. Fill in name, subject, and body sections in the Email
Manager dialog box

2. Click the Add button. The custom message joins the list of

preset messages.

3. Click the Done button to close the dialog box.

Adding email contacts

To add email contacts, do the following:

1. From the Edit menu, choose Contact Manager.

A dialog box appears.

Contact Manager dialog box

2. Fill in the name, email address, and the company areas of
the Contact Manager dialog box.

3. Click Add to add the newly-created contact to the list.

4. Click OK to close the dialog box.

Step 5: Add Serial and IR Devices

Adding an A/V device (projector displays, VCRs, DVDs, etc.)
for the MLC 226 IP to control requires adding the device’s driver
to the GC configuration.

Downloading additional drivers

If you successfully downloaded device drivers in "Step 1:
Download Device Drivers", proceed to "Adding a serial driver"
below.

If you have not downloaded or need additional device drivers
for your open project, you'll need to save and close the current
project to access new drivers. To do so,

1. Select New from the file menu, but click the Yes button
when prompted to save.

2. If the file was not previous saved, you must enter a project
name in the Project Name field.

3. Click the OK button. This automatically closes the current
project.

4. Click the Add Drivers Subscription button.

5. Follow the instructions under "Step 1: Download Device

Drivers".

6. Reopen the saved project by choosing Open An Existing
Project from the list of options.

You are now ready to add A/V devices to the configuration
using the new drivers.

Adding a serial driver

1. From the IP Link tab (on the left pane), select the port
named Display.

2. Use the drop-down menus under Serial Driver Selection
to select the port type (Serial), device type (video
projector), and manufacturer (Epson). For this example,
select the Epson PowerLite 7700p video projector from the

Available Drivers field.

3. Click the Add Driver button. The Epson projector appears

within the Selected Driver field.

Notice that this action also populates the Driver

Command and State Configuration field with predefined
functions. These functions appear as buttons on your
GlobalViewer Web page.

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Add serial driver window

Adding an IR driver

To add an IR driver to a port:

1. From the IP Link tab (left pane), select the IR port labeled
Port A beneath the MLC 226 tree.

2. Use the drop-down menus under IR Driver Selection to

select the port type (IR), device type (DVD/VCR), and
manufacturer (Hitachi). In the Available Drivers field,
choose Hitachi DV‑PF7E.

N

If you are unable to find the correct IR driver in the

drop-down menu, or the Extron Web site, you can "learn"
the command using the IR Learner software. You can
download this software from the Extron Web site download
center. Refer to the IR Learner User's Guide for
instructions on how to use this software.

3. Click the Add Driver button. The Hitachi DVD/VCR
appears within the Selected Driver(s) field.

Notice that this action also populates the IR Driver

Function(s) field with predefined functions.

To view these IR driver functions as buttons on your

GlobalViewer Web page, do the following:

4. Under the IR Port A Group field, use the Add Group
button to add a folder (i.e., group) to the GlobalViewer

Web Group(s) field.

5. Rename the folder according to the function of the device

and/or any name that allows you to easily recognize the
device. In this case, use the name "DVD_VCR".

6. Under the IR Driver Function(s) field, select the desired
functions (e.g., Power or Menu).

7. Use the small green arrows between the two fields to
populate the DVD_VCR folder with the functions you
require. You can also drag and drop them into the folder.

Notice that the Port A IR icon is renamed to match the

name of the added device.

Add IR driver window

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Step 6: Configure the Front Panel Buttons

Once the device drivers are added, you can configure the
MLC 226 IP front panel buttons. For this exercise, you will
configure Input and On/Off buttons. Additionally, you can
modify a button caption, add a tool tip, set repeat rates, and
select button modes.

N

You can customize any front panel button (DVD, VCR,

On/Off, etc.) on the MLC 226 IP, but most are shipped
with the most common operations labeled for you.

Front Panel window with configured buttons

Configuring an input button

Input buttons on the MLC 226 IP include the following, grouped
together on the MLC front panel: VCR, DVD, PC, Laptop,
Doc Cam and a blank button for custom use.

To configure the DVD button to switch to a DVD player when
pressed, do the following:

1. Select the Front Panel tab.

2. Choose the green DVD input button.

3. Notice that the default in the Line 1 (a caption field) reads
DVD. You can change this to a different name, if desired,

and set the tool tip, repeat rate, and button mode, if
applicable.

4. Under the Button Operations field, select the driver tab
and expand the tree under the Epson PowerLite 7700p
projector icon. A list of possible projector operations
appear.

5. Expand the Input Control folder to view the input control
options.

6. Drag the Video icon (under Input Control) over to either
of the right-sided window fields labeled Press or Release.
The one you choose determines whether the command will
activate on the press of the button or on the release of it.

Notice that the Epson PowerLite 7700p projector now

appears under your chosen Press or Release field, and the
DVD button is marked with a red triangle. This indicates
that the DVD button is now configured.

Configuring the On and Off buttons

Grouped within the Display section of the MLC 226 IP front
panel, the On/Off buttons can be used to power on or off a
network projector.

To configure the on/off buttons, do the following:

1. In the window under the Front Panel tab, click the yellow
On button on the MLC 226 front panel.

2. Under the Button Operations field, expand the tree under

the Epson PowerLite 7700p projector icon. A list of
operations appear.

3. Expand the Power Control folder to view the options.

4. Drag the On icon to the right-sided window field labeled
Release. This determines whether the command will

activate on the press of the button or on the release of it.

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Failure to configure the On or Off buttons on Release may

cause problems with the Pin Mode feature. Refer to the

MLC 226 User's Manual for details.

Notice that the Epson PowerLite 7700p projector now

appears under the Release field, and the front panel On
button is marked with a red triangle. This indicates that
the On button is now configured.

5. To configure the Off button, repeat steps 1 through 4.

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Input 2 button selection

6. Click Auto Fill button. A dialog box appears.

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You must have an applicable IR driver installed to use

Auto Fill.

Control module configuration

7. From the Auto Fill Dual‑Function DVD and VCR IR
Control Module dialog box, select the Hitachi DV‑PF7E
DVD/VCR IR driver. All functions for the selected driver

appear in the right side pane of the dialog box.

8. Select Port A from the choices in the bottom portion of the
dialog box.

9. Click the OK button. The dialog box closes.

All commands that match a button on the module are

assigned to that button. Red triangles on the buttons of the
control module indicate that all the matching buttons have
been auto-filled.

10. Repeat the above steps to configure Address 2
IRCM‑DV+[VCR].

Step 7: Configure the Control Modules Using the
Auto Fill Feature

Control modules are optional hardware keypads that can be
used to trigger IR and serial control commands. Once added to
the system, each button can have a function associated with it.

The Auto Fill feature automatically associates the correct
IR commands with control module buttons for the selected
IR driver. For example, the Play command is automatically
assigned to the Play button of the control module keypad.

1. From the left pane IP Link tab, select Address 1 beneath
the folder called "Control Modules".

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Global Configurator automatically recognizes any control

module currently connected to the controller. The
IRCM-DV+ will appear at Address 1 & 2 or Address 3 &

4. If Address x IRCM-DV+ [DVD] is already shown in
the MLC 226 IP tree view, skip 2 & 3, and proceed to 4.

2. Select IRCM‑DV+ in the Available Control Module
section.

3. Double-click the selection, then click the OK button to add
the IRCM-DV+ module.

Control module main window

4. Select the Address #1 tab.

5. In drop-down menu within the DVD area (in the upper

left corner of the IRCM-DV+), select Input 2, as illustrated
on the following page. This associates the DVD functions
whenever Input 2 is selected.

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N

In step 2, you will need to select a different input button in

the VCR half of the control module button.

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If using an IRCM-DV+, you must associate each half with

an input.

Step 8: Create a Display Shutdown Schedule

Global Configurator’s (GC) scheduling feature enables you to
schedule actions and events for a selected device. Scheduling
is often useful for setting a projector or other device to shut
down or turn on at a predetermined time (e.g., in a school, all
projectors can be set to power off at 5:00 P.M.).

To schedule a display shutdown:

1. Click on the Schedule tab in the Global Configurator
window.

2. Click the Add Schedule button below the Scheduled
Actions window. The Scheduled Actions Wizard dialog

box appears.

Scheduled Actions Wizard

3. Enter a name (e.g., Shutdown) in the Enter Scheduled
Action Name field.

4. Indicate the time for the desired action and uncheck

inactive times (e.g., weekend hours when staff are away).

For events that occur at the same time daily, change the

time alongside the Set All button. Click the Set All button
to automatically change all selected days of the week.

5. Click Next. This takes you to the actions page, where you
can specify the action.

Display shutdown action selection dialog

6. Select the device to be scheduled (e.g., Epson PowerLite
7700p) from the Subject Port window.

7. Select the action, Power Control Off from Available
Options window, and click Apply Action.

8. Click Done. The dialog box closes.

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Step 9: Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning
Email

Global Configurator’s monitoring feature enables you to
configure a MLC 226 IP controller to monitor many parameters
of the connected display devices. For example, a monitor alert
can warn the school administrator if a display lamp hour limit
is close to expiration, or if a display is inexplicably disconnected
from the MLC 226 IP controller.

To set a display lamp hour warning email, do the following:

1. Click the Monitor tab in the Global Configurator window.

2. Click Add Monitor button below the Monitored
Conditions dialog. The Monitored Conditions Wizard

dialog appears.

3. Enter a name (e.g., Lamp hour) in the Enter Monitored
Condition Name field area. The label now appears in the

left pane.

4. Click Next to specify a condition. This takes you to the
actions page, where you can specify the action.

Monitored Conditions Wizard dialog

5. In the Subject Port window, select the display (e.g.,
Epson PowerLite 7700p) for which the lamp hour

warning is to be set. A list of monitoring options appears
under the Available Options window.

6. Set the lamp hour limit by doing the following steps:
a. Choose Lamp Usage Time (hours): Value under the

Available Options window.

b. Enter a value (e.g., 800) in the Lamp Usage Time

(hours) box.

c. Click Apply Condition for each condition assigned.

d. Click Next.

7. Click Next again to add an email notification.

8. Click on the appropriate email message and contacts, and
click Apply Email/Contacts.

Display lamp hour email notification

9. Click Done. The dialog box closes.

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Step 10: Create a Display Disconnection
Email

To set a display disconnected email alert, do the following:

1. Click the Monitor tab in the Global Configurator window.

2. Click Add Monitor below the Monitored Conditions

window. The Monitored Conditions Wizard window
appears.

3. Enter a name (e.g., Disconnected) in the Enter Monitored
Condition Name field area. The label now appears in the

left pane.

4. Click Next to specify a condition.

5. Select the desired equipment (e.g., Epson PowerLite
7700p) from the Subject Port window and Connection
Status: Disconnected from Available Options.

6. Click Apply Condition and click Next.

7. Click Next again to add an email notification.

8. Highlight the appropriate email message (Disconnect
Notification) and contacts (email recipient), and click
Apply Email/Contacts.

9. Click Done. The dialog box closes.

Step 11: Build and Upload a Configuration

The Global Configurator project file contains all the
configuration data (port assignments, product/device locations,
scheduling data, etc.) you have created in Global Configurator.
This is the data used to build the project's GlobalViewer Web
pages.

Building a configuration

To build a configuration, do the following:

1. Click the GlobalViewer tab at the left pane window to
open GlobalViewer Designer.

2. Confirm that all configured products have been given a
location. If not, drag each product to the desired location
or create new ones.

3. Save your project file. If a project file has not been
saved, GC prompts you to do so before building the
configuration.

4. From the Build menu, choose Build All Configurations or
Build Changed Configurations.

Build Menu

An activity bar appears, indicating that the build is

progressing. The Upload Manager dialog appears when
the build is complete.

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Uploading a configuration

The process of uploading your project is essential to successfully
configuring the MLC 226 IP and creating a GlobalViewer
Web page. You can upload the project to one MLC at a time or
several at once.

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You can configure devices offline, but the device must be

connected to the network for a successful upload.

The Upload Manager appears only after a build has been
successfully performed on at least one device. If errors occur
during the build of any devices, a dialog box appears listing the
errors.

The Upload Manager window before file upload

To begin the upload, do the following:

1. Click Begin. The Upload Manger monitors the progress of
the download.

2. Click Close.
The configuration should now be successfully uploaded to

the appropriate product(s).

Accessing GlobalViewer

After uploading a configuration file to a MLC 226 IP controller,
there are two ways to access the GlobalViewer page:

From the Upload Manager window, click the Test GV
System button.

Right-click the MLC 226 IP controller icon in the IP Link
tree and select Open GlobalViewer® Webpage.

GlobalViewer main page

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