Extron electronics MLC 226 Series, MediaLink MLC 226 Series User Manual

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PROJECTOR

VOLUME

LIGHT

OFF

VCR

LIGHT

OFF

LAPTOP

AUTO

IMAGE

AUX

DVD

VIDEO

LECTERN

CONFIG

Left Side

Front

Rear

GROUND

+12V OUT

A B C D E

CM/IR SCP

IR IN

CONT MOD

SCP COM

C 1 2

RELAYS

Tx/IR

GROUND

PWR SNS

PROJECTOR

RS-232/IR RS-232 12V

Bottom

(rotated 180 degrees)

C 3 4BC 5 6CS GAS G

MLC 226 Series

1=D INPUT 2=Tx 3=Rx

BAB

IR/SERIAL OUT

HOST

CONTROL

5=GND, 38400, N, 8, 1

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

LAN

S G

MLS PWR

MLC 226 IP

+12V IN

GROUND

Right Side

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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

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

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the

equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

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

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).

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

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin 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 fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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

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

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in

der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

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

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

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

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

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts

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

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

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

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

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

l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil 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 qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin 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 orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, 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 qualifiziertem 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 empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

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

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar

el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

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

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 calificado. 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 orificios 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.

Table of Contents

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

About the MLC 226 Series MediaLink™ Controllers...................................... 1-2

MLC 226 Series features ...................................................................................................1-2

Additional features for MLC 226 IP models ................................................................... 1-2

Controlling other devices ................................................................................................ 1-2

How the MLC 226 Series Controllers Work:

MLC Components and Interactions ......................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 • Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling................................... 2-1

UL/Safety Requirements................................................................................................. 2-2

Installing or Replacing Button Labels ................................................................... 2-2

Panels and Cabling............................................................................................................ 2-3

Host-MLC RS-232 cabling ................................................................................................. 2-3

Bottom/rear panel and cabling ....................................................................................... 2-5

Projector/display connections ............................................................................................. 2-5

Side panel features: reset button and LED ...................................................... 2-12

Resetting the unit ............................................................................................................. 2-12

Pinout guide ....................................................................................................................... 2-13

Mounting the MLC .......................................................................................................... 2-13

Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring................................................. 2-14

Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture ...................................................................2-15

Rack mounting an MLC 226 IP L ................................................................................... 2-15

Mounting the MLC in a Euro Channel ......................................................................... 2-16

Chapter 3 • Front Panel Features and Basic Operation .................................. 3-1

Projector Control ............................................................................................................... 3-2

Front Panel Features and Operation....................................................................... 3-2

Buttons............................................................................................................................... 3-2

Volume control ................................................................................................................. 3-4

IR signal sensors ................................................................................................................ 3-4

Configuration port ........................................................................................................... 3-5

Optional Control Modules and IR 402 Remote Control ..........................3-5

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode) .............................................. 3-7

Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout ................................................................... 3-7

Enabling and disabling front panel lockout ................................................................. 3-8

Chapter 4 • Software- and Web Page-based Setup and Control ............. 4-1

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Configuring the Hardware ........................................................................................... 4-2

Setting up the PC for IP communication ....................................................................... 4-3

Setting up the MLC 226 IP (at initial startup) for IP communication ......................... 4-5

Configuring the MLC using the ARP command .................................................................. 4-5

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Configuring the MLC via a Web browser ........................................................................... 4-6

Configuring the controller via the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program ........................4-7

Configuration Software for Windows

Compatibility .................................................................................................................... 4-8

Installing the software ..................................................................................................... 4-8

Using the configuration program................................................................................... 4-8

Drop-down menus .......................................................................................................... 4-10

File menu ........................................................................................................................... 4-10

Adding a new device driver to the MLC ..................................................................... 4-10

Rebuilding the list of available drivers ....................................................................... 4-10

Saving configurations .................................................................................................. 4-10

Restoring configurations ............................................................................................. 4-11

Tools menu .........................................................................................................................4-11

Viewing hardware status and port configurations ................................................... 4-11

Setting and enabling PINs for front panel lockout (executive mode) ...................... 4-12

Viewing and resetting button-usage statistics ..........................................................4-13

Loading enhanced Web pages .................................................................................... 4-13

Rebuilding and applying a configuration .................................................................... 4-13

IR learning: creating a customized IR driver file.........................................................4-13

Enabling/disabling switcher slaving ............................................................................ 4-18

Updating MLC 226 IP firmware ..................................................................................4-19

Performing a master reset ......................................................................................... 4-19

Enabling/disabling switcher slaving ............................................................................ 4-19

Reflecting changes made via attached SCPs or control modules ..............................4-19

Help menu .........................................................................................................................4-19

User Mode ........................................................................................................................ 4-20

Noteworthy features ........................................................................................................ 4-21

Real-Time Adjustments .................................................................................................. 4-22

Noteworthy features ........................................................................................................ 4-23

RS-232 / IR Config. ........................................................................................................... 4-24

Port configuration ........................................................................................................... 4-24

Button Config. ................................................................................................................ 4-27

Configuring buttons ..........................................................................................................4-27

Configuring for toggle mode ............................................................................................ 4-31

Configuring buttons to repeat (resend) commands ........................................................4-32

Configuring function and input buttons for tracking ...................................................... 4-33

IP & Email Config............................................................................................................ 4-34

Scheduling ....................................................................................................................... 4-37

File Manager ................................................................................................................... 4-38

File types: a key to file names .......................................................................................... 4-38

File Manager buttons and when to use them............................................................4-39

Using the help program ................................................................................................. 4-39

................................................................. 4-8

Embedded Web Pages ................................................................................................... 4-40

Status: System Status...................................................................................................... 4-41

Configuration.................................................................................................................. 4-42

File Management ............................................................................................................ 4-43

Control .............................................................................................................................4-44

Controlling the MLC 226 IP via Global Viewer

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Appendix A • Reference Material.................................................................................. A-1

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... A-2

Part Numbers and Accessories ................................................................................. A-4

Included parts .................................................................................................................. A-4

Accessories ........................................................................................................................ A-4

Cables ................................................................................................................................ A-6

Glossary ................................................................................................................................. A-7

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MLC 226 MediaLink™ Controllers

Chapter One

Introduction

About the MLC 226 Series MediaLink™ Controllers

How the MLC 226 Series Controllers Work:

MLC Components and Interactions

Introduction

About the MLC 226 Series MediaLink™ Controllers

The Extron MLC 226 Series MediaLink™ Controllers are capable of controlling a projector and various other items such as lights, a projector lift, or a screen motor. Throughout this manual they are referred to as the MLC 226, 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 IP models can be configured and controlled either via RS-232 serial

• The non-IP models have nearly all the features of the IP models, but they can be

MLC 226 Series features

All models can be configured and controlledvia a host computer using RS-232 communication or via IP Link accomplished by simple ASCII commands (Simple Instruction Set, SIS™) or via the included Windows setup options than does SIS programming.

All models offer front panel controls. The optional IR 402 remote control and optional SCP 226 Series hard-wired control pads can be used with the MLC, and they mimic the MLC’s front panel controls.

communication or via an Ethernet network using standard Internet protocol.

configured and controlled via RS-232 only.

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Ethernet control. Setup and control can be

-based configuration program. The software offers many more

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Additional features for MLC 226 IP models

Via Ethernet/IP communication the MLC 226 IP models can make use of the controller’s embedded Web pages, which include online diagnostics and monitoring of basic control features. As an integrated part of the MLC 226 IP, IP Link provides the following advantages:

Global compatibility — The switcher uses standard Ethernet communication

protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP.

Embedded Web page serving — The MLC 226 IP offers up to 7 MB of flash

memory for storing Extron and user-supplied Web pages, configuration settings, and device drivers. Data in flash memory is served at a transfer rate of 6 Mbits per second.

Multi-user support — Two hundred (200) simultaneous connections enable each

IP Link device to support many concurrent users and improve system throughput by sending information in parallel.

Management ability via IP Link Global Viewer ver. 1.5 or later — The included

management application software allows you to control, monitor, and schedule various functions of products connected to IP Link products.

E-mail notification — The MLC 226 IP can be set up to send an e-mail when the

projector has been disconnected or the projector’s lamp has been used for a designated number of hours.

Controlling other devices

The MLC 226 Series 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 (IR or RS-232) or go to the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) to obtain device drivers.

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TCP/IP

Network

Help Desk PC

Extron

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V O T

MLC 226 IP

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F F

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MediaLink

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Controller

T U P

4/8 ohm Stereo or Dual Mono speakers

Laptop w/ Audio

Projector

Extron MLS 406SA

MediaLink Switcher

Projector Control

VCRDVD

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D E

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Document Camera

A typical application for an MLC 226IP MediaLink™ Controller

How the MLC 226 Series Controllers Work: MLC Components and Interactions

Unlike the Extron MediaLink Controller (MLC 206 Series), the MLC 226 Series requires and uses event files to perform all functions except basic input switching and volume control. The event files define, monitor, and govern how an MLC 226 Series controllerworks. Below are example diagrams of how the MLCs interact with accessories, event scripts, drivers, ports, and input and output devices.

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with

Config.

Program

Web

Browser

SCP

Lights

Control

Modules

IR 402

LAN

Por t

Host

Por t

FPC

MLC 226 Firmware

FPC

Lights

MAIN EVENT

(0.evt)

MLC 226 IP

Memory

Proj. Driver

(4.evt)

DVD Driver (5.evt)

VCR Driver

(2.eir)

Serial

Driver

Serial

Driver

RS-232

Proj Port

IR/Serial

Por t A

IR/Serial

Por t B

2-way

RS-232

1-way

RS-232

Out

Proj.

DVD

VCR

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Introduction, cont’d

The MLC can be configured completely via the Windows-based configuration software. Once you have set up how you want it to work (assigned drivers to ports, configured buttons and relays, and set up IP addresses and functions), that information is saved to a configuration file which is uploaded into the MLC.

The configuration information is used to create the “main event” (0.evt) script file that defines the MLC’s operation. The main event file also controls and monitors ports, optional SCP control pad(s), and changes made at the MLC’s front panel.

Each button on the MLC and on any connected SCPs, control modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs), or the IR 402 remote control has two switch numbers assigned to it: one for the button press, one for release. Scripts are compiled to generate the main event file to monitor any button press or release and to generate the actions (issuing commands, triggering relays, switching inputs) associated with the buttons.

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MLC 226 MediaLink™ Controllers

Chapter Two

Installation: Labeling, Cabling,

Mounting

UL/Safety Requirements

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

Panels and Cabling

Side Panel Features: Reset Button and LED

Pinout Guide

Mounting the MLC

Installation: Labeling, Cabling, Mounting

TEXT

Separate two piece button here.

Clear Button Cap

White Backing Plate

Align tabs and lock in place.

Use notch to remove button.

UL/Safety Requirements

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of a MediaLink

1. Do not use the MLC near water or expose it to liquids.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

2. Clean the MLC only with a dry cloth.

3. Do not install the MLC near any heat source, such as a radiator, heat register,

stove, or another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.

4. Unplug the MLC during lightning and thunder storms or when it will be unused for long periods.

5. For the installation to meet UL requirements and to comply with National Electrical Code (NEC), the MLC must be installed in a UL approved junction box. The end user or installer must furnish the junction box; it is not included with the MLC.

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

For the MLC or the optional SCP control panel, you may wish to customize the button labels. The labels can be changed at any time. Follow these steps to change the translucent button labels:

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Controller (MLC).

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1. Remove the button from the MLC or SCP; use a small, flat bladed screwdriver such as an Extron Tweeker to gently pry a button out from the front panel.

2. Locate the notch in the corner of one side of the clear button cap.

3. Separate the white backing from the clear button cap; insert the blade of the small screwdriver into the corner notch and gently twist the blade.

4. Save the translucent, white backing plate, but remove the text/label insert from the transparent button cap.

5. Select one of the button labels from the printed label sheets included with the device (MLC or SCP). Remove the label from its backing, if applicable.

6. Insert the button label into the button cap. Check for correct label orientation.

7. Align the white backing plate with the cap. The bumps on the backing plate

should be aligned (top and bottom) with the notches on the clear button cap. Firmly snap it into place.

8. Align the tabs on the MLC with the notches on the backing plate. Gently but firmly press the reassembled button into place in the MLC’s or SCP’s front panel.

9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 as needed to relabel other buttons.

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Panels and Cabling

Host-MLC RS-232 cabling

PROJECTOR

VOLUME

MLC 226 IP Front Panel

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

DVD

2 5

CONFIG

1=D INPUT 2=Tx 3=Rx

AUX

VIDEO

3 6

LECTERN

HOST

CONTROL

5=GND, 38400, N, 8, 1

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

LAN

MLC 226 IP

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MLC 226 IP Rear Panel

Rear panel Host Control port — For MLC configuration and control, connect a Windows

-based PC or an RS-232 control system to the MLC via this female, 9-pin HD connector. This connector also has one pin 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:

RS-232 Pin Function Description

1 – Digital I/O

2 Tx Transmit data 3 Rx Receive data 4 – No connection

DB9 Pin Locations

Female

5 Gnd Signal ground 6, 7 – No connection

8, 9 – No connection

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The front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo connector Config port serves the same RS-232 function as this rear panel port but is independent from it.

Both configuration ports require 38400 baud communication. This is a higher speed than many other Extron products use. The configuration software automatically sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal or a similar application, make sure the PC or control system connected to these ports is set for 38400 baud.

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

Front panel Config port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same

RS-232 function as the rear panel Host Control port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the MLC has been installed and cabled. Digital input is not available on this port. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01, shown below) can be used for this connection. This port has the same protocol as the rear panel port mentioned above but does not offer digital input.

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RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

6 feet

(1.8 m)

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• no flow control

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

Maximum distances from the MLC to the device being controlled may vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the device being controlled) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases the MLC may be capable of transmitting and controlling a given device via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away, but the RS-232 response levels of that device may be too low for the MLC to be able to detect.

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

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Bottom/rear panel and cabling

MLC 226 IP Rear Panel

C 3 4BC 5 6CS GAS G

Tx/IR

GROUND

PROJECTOR

RS-232/IR RS-232 12V

GROUND

PWR SNS

GROUND

+12V OUT

A B C D E

CM/ IR SCP

IR IN

SCP COM

CONT MOD

C 1 2

RELAYS

IR/SERIAL OUT

HOST

CONTROL

1=D INPUT 2=Tx 3=Rx

5=GND, 38400, N, 8, 1

PRESS TAB WITH

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

LAN

41 2 3

5 6

S G

BAB

GROUND

MLS PWR

+12V IN

MLC 226 IP Bottom Panel

Projector control (Projector RS-232/IR) and display power sensor port

CM/IR/SCP port

Relay ports (24 V, 1 A)

IR/Serial Output ports

MLS connector

PWR (power) connector

LAN (IP) connector and LEDs

LAN (IP) Connector Side View

PRELIMINARY

Projector/display connections

Projector control (Projector RS-232/IR) port (-5 VDC to +5 VDC) — Connect a cable between the projector and the

left three poles of this 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector for RS-232 one- or two-way projector/ display control. Alternatively, the Tx/IR and Ground pins can be used for one-way infrared signal output. From this port, commands from a projector driver or user-defined command strings entered via the Windows-based configuration program can be sent to the display device.

Connect a cable between the

right three poles of the Proj Cont port and accessories such as an Extron Power Sensor. The Power Sensor can be used to let the switcher know when the projector is on or off. If these pins are not connected to a Power Sensor, the SNS and ground pins can be used for digital input as can pin 1 and ground of the 9-pin D RS-232 Host Control port.

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When configured as a digital input, this port will be in one of two states: 1 (on, high) or 2 (off, low). A closed circuit = a logic 1, an open circuit = a logic

0. Threshold voltages are <0.8 VDC = low, >2.0 VDC = high. There is also a +5 VDC selectable pull-up resistor for this circuit.

Use the following illustrations as a wiring guide. Wiring will vary depending on the projector model. In most cases the drivers are bidirectional, but sometimes only the transmit (Tx) and ground connections will be needed for projector control. For bidirectional RS-232 communication, the transmit, ground, and receive pins must be wired at both the switcher and the projector.

PRELIMINARY

Tx/IR

GROUND

PROJECTOR

RS-232/IR

MLC 226

Bottom Panel

To a projector or display

GROUND

PWR SNS

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground ( )

+12V OUT

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

Tx/IR

PROJECTOR

Bottom Panel

GROUND

PWR SNS

RS-232/IR

MLC 226

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground ( )

Projector

GROUND

+12V OUT

Panel

Power sense Ground ( ) +12VDC

Tip (+12 V)

Ring

(signal)

Sleeve ( )

3.5 mm Stereo Plug

Each projector or display may require different wiring. For details, refer to the manual that came with the projector.

To an Extron Power Sensor (60-271-01)

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

(IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs), one Extron IR Link infrared signal repeater, and/or an Extron SCP 226 control pad to this port to allow remote control of the MLC 226 controller or other items. A maximum of six devices can be connected to this port. Use the following diagram as a wiring guide.

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

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

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IR IN

GROUND

+12V OUT

CONT MOD

A B C D E

CM/ IR SCP

MLC 226

Bottom

Panel

+12 VDC

Ground ( )

IRCM, ACM, RCM

Modulated IR (from IR Link)

SCP communication (IR)

SCP COM

SCP 226

PROJECTOR

VOLUME

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

LAPTOP

AUTO

IMAGE

IR Link

IRCM/ACM/RCM

Ground ( )

+12 VDC

IRCM-DV+

200' (61 m) max.

DVD

VCR

CONFIG

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

ENTER

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

PREV/REW

AUX

VIDEO

LECTERN

SCP 226

Maximum = 2 SCPs Per System

IR Link

Ground

+12 VDC

Maximum = 4 Control Modules (4 Module Addresses)

3 6

TUNER

SIGNAL

Maximum = 1 IR Link

IR LINK

IR Link

The maximum total distance between the MLC 226 and a connected device is 200' (61 m).

This port provides up to 12 VDC for powering the SCP control pad or other devices. The automatic current protection circuit for this port limits the draw to 0.5 amperes.

If an IRCM/RCM/ACM is to be used in an MLC/SCP system, the control modules connected to the SCP must be of the same kind/model and must be addressed identically to the modules that are connected to the MLC. Refer to the appropriate control module user’s manual for instructions on addressing the control modules.

Any SCP control pad or control modules (CM, IRCM, ACM, RCM) used with the MLC

will be affected by front panel security lockout (executive mode)

status changes.

PRELIMINARY

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Relay ports (24 V, 1 A) — These six relays allow control of items such as room

lighting, window coverings, and display screens. These contacts may be used to control any equipment as long as the contact specifications of a total of 24 volts at 1 ampere are not exceeded for each port. The pin assignments are shown in the following picture.

Group B Group CGroup A

C 1 2

C 3 4BC 5 6

C 1 2

C 3 4BC 5 6CC 1 2

C 3 4BC 5 6

PRELIMINARY

RELAYS

Common Relay 2

Relay 1

Common Relay 4

RELAYS

Relay 3

These relays are normally open by default. They can be configured via SIS commands or the configuration software to operate as follows:

• on—relay closes and stays closed until otherwise instructed

• off—relay opens and stays open until otherwise instructed

• toggle—relay changes from open to closed or from closed to open until

To / from

control

equipment

otherwise instructed

• pulse—momentary (timed) (press to turn on, timeout to turn off)

Toggle off

Common

Relay On

On (Closed)

Common

On (Closed)

Toggle on

Relay Toggle

Common

Off (Open)

RELAYS

Common Relay 6

Relay 6 Relay 5

Common

C 1 2

C 3 4BC 5 6

RELAYS

Common

Normally

Open (5)

Relay 5

All relays are normally open.

Normally

Open (6)

Common

Relay Off

You can also use SIS commands or the configuration software to specify pulse duration.

Via the configuration software, each relay can be associated with a front panel button, or it can be operated independently.

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Off (Open)

Common

Turn

Off (Open)

Turn off after

Common

On (Closed)

Relay Pulse

a set period

Common

Off (Open)

IR/Serial Output ports — Depending on how the MLC is configured via the

configuration software, these ports output either infrared signals or unidirectional RS-232 signals for controlling various devices such as VCRs and DVD players. Before it can be used for controlling a device, each port must be set up via the configuration software for either IR or RS-232 communication and associated with a device driver.

The connector pins are labeled S (signal) and G (ground).

For RS-232 output (-5 VDC to +5 VDC), use the illustration below as a wiring guide, then wire a serial cable into this captive screw connector.

RS-232 default protocol:

• 9600 baud

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• pacing = 0 ms

To a Controllable Device

S GAS G

IR/SERIAL OUT

S G

S = Signal (Tx)

G = Ground

(15.2 m)

(See note.)

50'

Maximum distances from the MLC to the device being controlled may vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the MLC and the device being controlled) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases the MLC may be capable of transmitting and controlling a given device via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away.

For infrared (IR) output (0 to +5 VDC), wire an IR Emitter (2 emitters, maximum, per port) as shown below for a modulated or demodulated signal

and ground. For specific information about wiring more than one IR Emitter per port, refer to the Extron IR Emitter Installation Guide, part #68-808-01. Alternatively, an Extron IR Broadcaster can be connected here if you need to send out IR signals to a wider area than is possible for an IR Emitter. The IR Broadcaster requires a +12 VDC power connection. The +12 V Out and ground pins of the Projector port can be used to provide this power.

White Striped Wire

S = Signal (IR)

G = Ground

IR Emitter 1

PRELIMINARY

100'

S GAS G

IR/SERIAL OUT

S G

(30.5 m)

See chapter 4 for details on how to set up these ports for IR or RS-232 control.

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MLS connector — For controlling an optional Extron switcher or other RS-232

controllable device, connect a cable between this 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector and the RS-232 port of the other device.

The commands issued from this port are standard Extron SIS™ commands, and they follow the typical Extron protocol (9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity).

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.

PRELIMINARY

MLC/IR

ABC

MediaLink Switcher's rear panel MLC/IR port

100-240V 0.2A 50/60 Hz

MLS 506MA Rear Panel

NOTE You must connect

a ground wire between the MLC and MLS.

.5A MAX

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

VIDEO

R-Y

VIDEO

R-Y

B-Y

L LRR LR

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

VIDEO

R-Y

RH/

LR LR LR

GROUND

+12V OUT

GROUND

PWR SNS

+12V OUT

A B C D E

CM/IR SCP

CONT MOD

C 1 2

IR IN

SCP COM

B-Y

Tx/IR

PROJECTOR

RS-232/IR RS-232 12V

MLC 226 Bottom Panel

INPUT 6

RH/

SENDLRRETURN

C 3 4BC 5 6CS GAS G

RELAYS

RGB

YUV

VIDEO

R-Y

S-VIDEO

B-Y

AUX/MIXEFFECTS

BAB

IR/SERIAL OUT

FIXED VARIABLE

MONO AMPLIFIED OUTPUT

4 ohm

COMM 8 ohm 70V

MLC/IR RS232

AUDIO OUT

ABC

LRLR

CONTACT CLOSURE

S G

+12V IN

GROUND

MLS PWR

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

NOTE If you use cable that

has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

B A

GROUND

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

GROUND

+12V IN

+12 VDC input

MLC's MLS and Power ports

Ground ( )

Ground all devices.

Connecting an MLC 226 to a MediaLink Switcher and an external power supply

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

between this port and a 12 VDC, 1 amp (maximum) power supply. See the following diagram.

Power the controller via an external power supply, not from an Extron switcher. The controller requires a separate 12 VDC power supply.

External

Power Supply

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A max.

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

Connecting an MLC 226 to an external power supply

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Ground ( )

+12 VDC input

An external

power supply

(12 VDC, 1 A max.)

+12V IN

GROUND

Ground all devices.

Check the power supply’s polarity before connecting it to the MLC. See the following illustration.

Smooth

LAN

Ridges

0.2” (5 mm) MAX.

Power Supply Output Cord

LAN connector and LEDs — An Ethernet connection can be used on an

SECTION A–A

PWR

12V

GROUND

+12V IN

MLC's Power Port

ongoing basis to connect and to control the MLC 226 (and the devices connected to it) in an Ethernet network.

Plug a cable into this RJ-45 socket, and connect the other end of the cable to a network switch, hub, router, or PC connected to an Ethernet LAN or the Internet.

• For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a Cat 3 or better cable.

• For 100 Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) networks, use a Cat 5 cable. You will also need to configure this port before using it. Activity LED — This yellow LED blinks to indicate

network activity.

Link LED — This green LED lights to indicate a good

network connection.

• Use a straight-

through cable

for connection to a switch, hub, or router.

• Use a

crossover cable for

connection directly to a

Clip Down

12345678

2345678

RJ-45 connector

Straight-through Cable

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

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange 2 orange 2 orange 3 white-green 3 white-green 4 blue4blue 5 white-blue5white-blue 6 green 6 green 7 white-brown7white-brown 8 brown8brown

Activity LED

PC. Wire the connector as shown in the tables at right.

Configure the

1&2

3&6

Twisted Pairs

7&8

4&5

settings for this port via either SIS commands or the Windows-based configuration program. See the programming sections of this manual (chapters four

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

Crossover Cable

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

1 white-orange 1 white-green 2 orange 2 green 3 white-green 3 white-orange 4 blue4blue 5 white-blue5white-blue 6 green 6 orange 7 white-brown7white-brown 8 brown8brown

and five) for details.

RJ-45 Por t

Link LED

PRELIMINARY

LAN port defaults:

• MLC’s IP address: 192.168.254.254

• gateway’s IP address: 0.0.0.0

• subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off

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Side Panel Features: Reset Button and LED

Reset button and LED — Pressing this recessed button causes various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset to the factory defaults. See “Resetting the unit” for details.

Resetting the unit

There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product) that are available by pressing the Reset button on the side panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes.

CAUTION

Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or controller reboot.

The reset modes listed below close all open IP and Telnet connections and close all sockets. Also, the following modes are separate functions, not a continuation from Mode 1 to Mode 5.

MLC 226 Right Side

Reset button

Reset LED

PRELIMINARY

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary

Mode

Activation Result Purpose/Notes

1 Hold down the

recessed Reset button while applying power to the MLC.

3 Hold down the Reset

button for about 3 sec. until the Reset LED blinks once, then press Reset momentarily (<1 sec.) within 1 sec.

4 Hold down the Reset

button for about 6 sec. until the Reset LED has blinked twice

ce at 3 sec., again

(on at 6 sec.). Then press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

5 Hold down the Reset

button for about 9 sec. until the Reset LED has blinked three times (once at 3 sec., again at 6 sec., again at 9 sec.). Then press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

The MLC reverts to the factory default firmware.

MLC is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings (drivers, adjustments, IP settings, etc.) are maintained.

Mode 3 turns events on or off. During resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting, 3 times if events are stopping.

Mode 4

• Enables ARP capability.

• Sets the IP address back to factory default.

• Sets the subnet back to factory default.

• Sets the default gateway address back to

• Sets port mapping back to factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events off. Reset LE during reset.

Mode 5 performs a complete reset to factory defaults (except the firmware).

• Does everything mode 4 does.

• Resets almost everything that can be set via

• Clears driver-port associations and port

• Removes button configurations.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes/clears all files from switcher. The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick success

Event scripting will not start if the

the factory default.

D flashes 4 times in quick succession

the Real Time Adjustments part of the

configuration program: all audio settings, limit initial power up volume, power up/down delay, auto power down misc. options. This does not affect an optional MLS switcher, however.

configurations (IR/RS-232).

ion during the reset.

, and

Use mode 1 to remove a version of firmware if

incompatibility issues arise.

Events must be turned on if you

want to change IP settings or scheduling.

Mode 4 enables you

to set IP address information using

ARP and the MAC address.

Mode 5 is u you want to start over with configuration and

uploading, and also to replace events.

seful if

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Pinout guide

The illustration below summarizes the pin assignments of all of the MLC’s bottom panel connectors that are covered in detail on pages 2-5 to 2-12.

MLC 226 Bottom Panel

PROJECTOR

Tx/IR

RS-232/IR RS-232 12V

GROUND

PWR SNS

GROUND

+12V OUT

A B C D E

CM/ IR SCP

+12V OUT

GROUND

CONT MOD

IR IN

SCP COM

C 1 2

RELAYS

C 3 4

C 5 6

S G

IR/SERIAL OUT

S G

BAB

S G

MLS PWR

GROUND

+12V IN

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground ( )

Power sense Ground ( ) +12 VDC

+12 VDC Ground ( ) IRCM, ACM, RCM Modulated IR (for IR Link) SCP communication (IR)

Common Relay 1 Relay 2

Signal (IR) Ground

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( )

+12 VDC input

To a projector or display

To an Extron Power Sensor

To / from optional Extron control modules, IR Link IR repeater, or SCP control pads

To / from control equipment (screen control motors, lights, etc.)

To an IR Emitter, IR Broadcaster, or IR or serial (RS-232) controllable device

To an optional Extron switcher

From an external 12 VDC, 1 A (max.) power supply

Digital input

Mounting the MLC

Once the system has been cabled, configured (see chapter four), and tested, the controller can be installed in the wall, furniture, equipment rack, or Euro Channel.

Mounting screws (4) — Use these to attach the MLC to a wall, furniture, or

other mounting surface. Faceplate attachment screws (4) — Do not remove these screws during or

after mounting. They attach the faceplate to the MLC unit. Removing these screws during or after mounting will cause the MLC to detach, and it may then fall down into the wall or furniture.

PROJECTOR

VOLUME

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

PRELIMINARY

AUX

DVD

VIDEO

LECTERN

CONFIG

MLC 226 IP

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Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring

1. With power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC into the wall or furniture.

2. Mount the MLC to the wall box or mud ring mounting bracket with the provided machine screws (mounting screws, as shown in the following illustrations).

If the MLC (and any accessories such as control modules or an IR Link) is not mounted to a grounded metal wall box,

• Ground each faceplate directly to an earth ground. Or...

• Tie each faceplate to its circuit board and power supply via a ground pin on one of the connectors.

not tie a product’s faceplate to both a separate earth ground and the circuit ground (via a connector pin). If you tie a product to two different ground sources, you may introduce ground loops or other grounding-related problems into the system.

For the installation to meet UL requirements and to comply with National Electrical Code (NEC), the MLC must be installed in a UL approved junction box. The end user or installer must furnish the junction box; it is not included with the MLC.

T U A

G A

T U

A ID

R C V

R O T

C E J

E M

U L

3-gang Wall Box

2 5

1 4

I F N

O C

R I

3 6

Extron MLC 226

Sheet Rock

Backing Clip

0.75" #6-32 Screw

Sheet Rock

Backing Clip

1.25" #6-32 Screw

Backing Clip can

be in either orientation.

See Detail A or Detail B.

Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring

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Detail A

Detail B

Mounting Bracket

2 5

F N O

3 6

Extron MLC 226

DEO

DVD

VCR

AUTO

OFF

APTOP

MUTE

PROJECTOR

1 4

UME

VOL

ron

Ext

Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture

1. Remove the four faceplate attachment screws and remove the original faceplate, if applicable.

2. Attach the optional lectern mounting faceplate to the MLC with the screws removed in step 1.

3. With power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC into the wall or furniture.

4. Fasten the MLC and faceplate directly to the furniture or wall using wood screws.

If the MLC (and any accessories such as control modules or an IR Link) is not mounted to a grounded metal wall box,

• Ground each faceplate directly to an earth ground. Or...

• Tie each faceplate to it’s circuit board and power supply via a ground pin on one of the connectors.

Rack mounting an MLC 226 IP L

1. Attach an MLC 226 IP L to an optional rack mounting faceplate (UCM-RAAP) with the provided mounting machine screws.

2. With power disconnected at the source, fasten the MLC and faceplate to the rack using the supplied machine screws as shown in the following illustration.

Extron UCM-RAAP

VIDE

E G A

JEC

M I

OFF

O T P

IG F

N O C

L O V

xtron

Rack mounting the MLC 226 IP L

Extron MLC 226 L

PRELIMINARY

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Mounting the MLC in a Euro Channel

1. Remove the four faceplate attachment screws and remove the original faceplate, if applicable.

2. Attach the optional MLM 226 EC or MLM 226 AAP EC faceplate to the MLC with the screws removed in step 1.

3. With power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC into the Euro Channel. For wider types of Euro Channels, you may need to insert a spacer plate first.

4. Mount the controller to the Euro Channel by attaching the faceplate to the two backing plates using four #4-40 mounting screws. See the illustration below.

Make sure that the Euro Channel is grounded to an earth ground before completing the installation.

PRELIMINARY

R I

I F N

O C

Extron MLC 226 EC

E ID V

D V D

A L

E T U

OFF

M U L

Extron

Euro Channel

Backing Plate

Mounting the MLC 226 to a Euro Channel

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MLC 226 MediaLink™ Controllers

Chapter Three

Front Panel Features and

Basic Operation

Projector Control

Front Panel Features and Operation

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation

Projector Control

The MLC can control a projector or other display device by using IR or RS-232 control. The MLC must be configured for projector control in one of the following ways before it will send commands to the projector:

• An IR or an RS-232 driver file can be installed from a disk or downloaded from the Extron Web site into the MLC.

• RS-232 command strings can be entered directly from a host computer using the supplied Windows-based software.

• IR commands can be entered directly from an IR remote control through IR learning to create a driver that the MLC can use. IR learning is convenient for installing new or updated commands into the MLC in the field.

See chapter 4 and the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program software for details on setting up the MLC and for downloading, programming, or learning projector control commands.

Front Panel Features and Operation

Many features must be set up in order for the MLC to function. See chapter 4, “Software- and Web Page-based Setup and Control”, for information about the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program, which you must use to set up most features of the MLC.

PRELIMINARY

Buttons

MLC 226 IP Front Panel

PROJECTOR

OFF

VOLUME

4 5 6

2 3

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

DVD

2 5

CONFIG

AUX

VIDEO

3 6

LECTERN

MLC 226 IP

The MLC 226 Series controllers have backlit buttons. The functions, events, and scripts associated with these buttons are available in all models. Pressing the corresponding button on the Extron IR 402 remote control or an Extron SCP 226 keypad will cause that button’s functions to be executed exactly as if you had pressed a front panel button.

Each Projector On/Off, Function/Room, and Input button can be set up to perform up to six functions, which can be combinations of the following options:

•a driver operation—execute an RS-232 or IR control command that is part of a device driver (for a projector, VCR, DVD, audio source, etc.)

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•a relay operation—turn relays on or off, or toggle or pulse a relay

• an internal operation—

• change a front panel button’s brightness, color, or flashing

• execute an SIS command for the switcher, or insert delays between executed commands

• turn the digital output on or off, toggle it, or pulse it

•a user-defined RS-232 operation—issue a non-driver-associated RS-232 com- mand (one that you programmed separately) via a specific port (IR/Serial Out A, B, C; or the projector control port) or an internal command for the MLC, itself.

By default all buttons illuminate brightly when selected (active), and light dimly when deselected. The button caps are removable so the button labels can be changed.

Projector On/Off buttons — After they have been configured, press the On

button to turn the projector or display device on, and press the Off button to power it off. Only one of these two buttons can be selected (active) at once. Via the configuration software, other functions and relays can be associated with each of these buttons.

Function/room control buttons and 3 input selection buttons — Each of

these buttons can be set several functions apiece, depending on how the MLC is set up and what mode is active. Each button can be configured to control the MLC’s relays, execute the IR or RS-232 commands of your choice, or trigger event scripts and/or port monitoring.

The relays can be used to control items in the room such as a projector lift, screen motor, or lighting. For details on how the relays operate and can be configured, see the installation instructions in chapter 2 and the configuration software information in chapter 4.

Function/room control buttons — These have the same

capabilities as the input selection buttons (

), but are typically used for triggering commands and functions other than input selection. The F1, F2, and F3 buttons on the

Relay

optional IR 402 remote control correspond to these buttons. By default these three buttons are each associated with a

Relay

latching relay, as shown at right. However, any softwarebased configuration, regardless of whether the function buttons are configured or not, overrides the default associtions between these buttons and the relays.

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Input selection buttons — These buttons,

labeled 1 through 6, have the same capabilities as the function/room buttons (

) and can be configured to perform a variety of functions. By default they are a mutually exclusive group (only one of these buttons can be selected at a

1 4

time), and each button has an Extron input switching SIS command (1!, 2!, 3!, and so forth) associated with it and bidirectional communication via the MLC’s MLS RS-232 port. See the picture at right.

Alternatively, the buttons can be reconfigured (via software) to select different inputs and to trigger different commands to be issued. See chapters 4 and 5 for details.

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.

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When these input selection buttons are configured for input switching, there is a default 0.5 second delay between when one input is selected and when a different input can be selected. This allows time for the projector to adjust to the change of sync signals. The delay period is adjustable.

If the MLC is used without an optional switcher and the MLC has been set up for use with a projector, the selectable inputs on the MLC correspond to the number of inputs available on the projector. If an optional Extron switcher is connected to the MLC, all six input selection buttons will be selectable. Which buttons are and aren’t part of the switching rotation can be determined/set by the projector driver or via the Windows-based configuration program.

When an input selection button is part of the switching rotation, pushing that button causes the MLC to send out an SIS input change command via the MLSRS-232 connector control commands out the Projector RS-232/IR port, triggering a relay, or sending an IR or serial command via an IR/Serial Out port.

The standard Extron SIS commands sent via the MLS connector are fixed and cannot be altered. The command for each input is shown at right.

in addition to sending projector

Button Command

Input 1 1! Input 2 2! Input 3 3! Input 4 4! Input 5 5! Input 6 6!

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Volume control

Range-based Volume Adjustment

Minimum,

0% of Max.

Volume

1% to 19%

of Max.

Volume

Volume knob and LEDs — Rotate this knob to adjust the audio volume. Volume can be adjusted via this front panel knob or via RS-232/Telnet/Web browser control. The included configuration software lets you select whether this knob will control the projector’s audio levels or the optional switcher’s audio levels. If the knob controls the projector’s audio levels, you can specify incremental adjustments or range-based adjustments (via device driver only). See chapter 4 and the MLC 226/104 Configuration Software Help file for details.

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

VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUMEVOLUM EVOLUM EVOLUM E

20% to 39%

of Max. Volume

40% to 59%

of Max.

Volume

60% to 79%

of Max. Volume

80% to 99%

of Max.

Volume

100% of

Max.

Volume

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

Increment/Decrement-based Volume Adjustment

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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.

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.

IR learning receiver — This

smaller sensor receives and “learns” commands from other devices’ infrared remotes in order to control the projector or input devices such as a VCR or DVD player. IR learning of projector control codes is only necessary if there are no RS-232 codes available for that projector or if you need to customize the driver. The IR learning procedure is discussed in the control software and later in this manual. See chapter 4 for IR learning procedures. This receiver accepts infrared signals of from 30 kHz to 62 kHz.

Configuration port

Config port — This is a front panel version of the rear panel Host Control

port (the 9-pin D connector), and it is independent of that port. This port makes it possible to upload and configure device drivers and also to initiate IR learning via a front panel connection after the MLC has been installed.

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40 40

30 feet max.

CONFIG

IR 402

LECTERN

MLC 226 IP

MLC 226 or MLC 226 IP

IR LearningControl

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15 15

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

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CONFIG

MLC 226 IP

2"–12" (4–30 cm)

Connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control system to this 2.5 mm mini stereo-style (tip-ring-sleeve) connector. You can use the Extron 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01) or make your own cable. See chapter 2 for a wiring diagram and port protocol.

This port requires 38400 baud communication, a higher speed than many other Extron products use. The MLC configuration software automatically sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal or a similar application, make sure the PC connected to these ports is set for 38400 baud.

Optional Control Modules and IR 402 Remote Control

The MLC can “learn” IR commands from a VCR’s, DVD’s, tape deck’s or other device’s remote control, allowing you to create an IR driver file that can be incorporated into the MLC’s event scripts. A command can be associated with each of the buttons on an optional infrared control module (such as the Extron IRCM-VCR, IRCM-DVD, IRCM-DVD+, IRCM-DV+, or IRCM-Tape) in order to allow limited control of source devices. ACM control modules provide limited remote control of adjustments to a slaved MediaLink Switcher (MLS).

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The control module must be connected to the MLC before you can perform IR learning for the module’s buttons.

A total of four control modules (a maximum of four control module addresses) can be installed with this MLC. Refer to the

Control Modules User’s Manual and the Relay Control Modules User’s Manual for installation details. See chapter 4 of this

manual for special instructions for the IRCM-DV+.

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VCR CONTROL

REW PLAY FWD PAUSE STOP

IRCM-VCR

TAPE DECK

REW PLAY FWD PAUSE STOP

IRCM-Tape

DVD CONTROL

REW PLAY NEXT PAUSE STOP

IRCM-DVD

DVD CONTROL

TITLE

ENTER

PLAY NEXT PAUSE STOP

REW

AUDIO CONTROL

INPUT LEVEL MIX LEVEL MUTE

TONE CONTROL

BASS TREBLE

ROOM CONTROL

SCREEN POSITION LIGHTING

SCREEN POSITION

DOWN UPSTOP

MAX/

MIN

ACM-Level

MAX/

MIN

ACM-Tone

ON / OFF

RCM-SCLT

RCM-SC

IR 402

IR remote control

IRCM-DVD+

Optional IRCM, ACM, and RCM control modules

The buttons on the optional IR 402 remote duplicate the MLC’s front panel controls and also those of a VCR and a DVD player for normal operation. The IR 402 can also be used to control a MediaLink Switcher. The controller or switcher responds to commands from the IR 402 remote as if the corresponding button or knob were pressed or turned on the controller or switcher.

From a distance of no more than 30 feet and within 40° of the axis, the IR 402 sends infrared (IR) signals to

• a MediaLink Controller via the controller’s front panel IR pickup device or the IR pickup device of an optional IR Link IR signal repeater.

• a MediaLink Switcher via a connected IR Link. The switcher can receive signals from the IR 402 remote control only via an IR Link.

The IR 402 remote’s Display Power buttons and the VCR and DVD control buttons will not function until commands have been stored in the MLC’s memory.

IR commands are transmitted from the MLC’s Projector RS-232/IR port (via hard wiring) and IR ports (via IR Emitters or optional IR Broadcaster) when the corresponding button is pressed on the remote or on the controller’s, SCP’s, or

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Setup operations cannot be performed from the remote control.

control module’s front panel. Refer to the Control Modules User’s Manual.

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

To prevent accidental changes to settings, the MLC features front panel security lockout (executive) modes for disabling access to controls. When panel lockout is enabled, the user cannot operate buttons or volume knobs on the MLC’s front panel, an IR 402 remote control, SCPs control pad, or control modules. Functions and adjustments can still be made only via the software or SIS commands via RS232, Telnet, or Web browser control. The Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) command 3X corresponds to this mode. For details, see chapters 4 and 5.

Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout

1. Connect cables and power on the MLC and the host computer.

2. Install and start the configuration software. See chapter

3. Click on the Tools drop-down menu and select PIN Manager.

4. Click a radio button (Admin PIN Enabled or Both PINs Enabled) to enable personal identification number (PIN) use.

5. Set PINs. One PIN can be assigned for those with administrator access, and another PIN can be assigned for users. Each PIN must consist of four digits, each of which is a number from 1 to 6. By default the Administrator PIN is 1346 and the User PIN is 0000.

6. Click the Take button and close the PIN Manager.

7. Exit the configuration software, if desired.

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Enabling and disabling front panel lockout

Make sue the projector is off before using a PIN to lock the front panel.

Locking the Front Panel of an MLC 226 Series Controller

1 2

Press and hold both

Projector On/Off buttons simultaneously.

The Projector On/Off buttons light green, the other buttons dim, and the bottom Volume LED blinks.

PROJECTOR

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO IMAGE

VOLUME

While still pressing the Projector buttons, enter the PIN. Use the input selection buttons as a 6-key numeric keypad; press one button at a time.

One green Volume LED lights at a time as the buttons are pressed.

2a 2b

VCR

1 4

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VIDEO

2 5

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AUX

DVD

2c 2d

This example shows the default administrator PIN: 1, 3, 4, 6.

Release

buttons.

If the correct PIN was entered, the green Volume LEDs flash and all buttons flash red twice, indicating that front panel is locked, then return to the way they were lit before front panel lockout was set.

PROJECTOR

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

VOLUME

all

If the incorrect PIN was entered, no buttons flash, the green Volume LEDs turn off, and the red (top) LED blinks. Then the buttons light as they were lit before front panel lockout was set.

PROJECTOR

VOLU ME

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

DVD

AUX

VIDEO

LECTERN

AUX

VIDEO

LECTERN

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Unocking the Front Panel of an MLC 226 Series Controller

1 2

Press and hold both

Projector On/Off buttons simultaneously.

The Projector On/Off buttons light green, the other buttons dim, and the bottom Volume LED blinks.

PROJECTOR

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO IMAGE

VOLUME

While still pressing the Projector buttons, enter the PIN. Use the input selection buttons as a 6-key numeric keypad; press one button at a time.

One green Volume LED lights at a time as the buttons are pressed.

2a 2b

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

VIDEO

2 5

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AUX

DVD

2c 2d

This example shows the default administrator PIN: 1, 3, 4, 6.

Release

buttons.

If the correct PIN was entered, the green Volume LEDs flash and all buttons flash green twice, indicating that front panel is locked, then return to the way they were lit before front panel lockout was set.

PROJECTOR

OFF

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

LIGHT

OFF

AUTO

IMAGE

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

VCR

1 4

LAPTOP

VOLUME

all

If the incorrect PIN was entered, no buttons flash, the green Volume LEDs turn off, and the red (top) LED blinks. Then the buttons light as they were lit before front panel lockout was set.

PROJECTOR

VOLU ME

When front panel lockout is enabled, if a button is pressed, the button flashes red, but no change occurs. Nothing—not input switching, projector control, room control, volume adjustment, or any other knob- or button-executable function—results from front panel actions when lockout is active. Changes can still be made via RS-232 or Ethernet control.

DVD

AUX

VIDEO

LECTERN

AUX

VIDEO

LECTERN

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If PINs Disabled is selected via the PIN Manager drop-down box in the configuration software, front panel lockout can’t be enabled/disabled by anyone (with or without a PIN) via the front panel.

The PIN can be entered via either the MLC or the SCP.

MLC 226 MediaLink™ Controllers

Chapter Four

Software-and Web Page-based

Setup and Control

Configuring the Hardware

Configuration Software for Windows

Embedded Web Pages

Controlling the MLC 226 IP via Global Viewer

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Software- and Web Page-based Setup and Control

An MLC 226 Series controller must be configured before use or it will not be able to control other devices. The MLC 226 IP can be configured and controlled via a host computer attached to the rear panel Host Control port or LAN port, or the front panel Config port. See chapter 2 for pin assignments and other details on the configuration and control ports.

• The primary means for configuring the controller is by using the supplied software, which can also be used to control the MLC. This method requires a properly configured PC with Windows of Windows installed.

• Alternatively, the default Web pages embedded within the MLC 226 IP provide a means to perform some setup, adjustment, and control via a Web browser from any type of network-enabled computer.

• The third way to control and configure the controller is by using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via Telnet, a Web browser, or RS-232. SIS commands are discussed in detail in chapter five.

Configuring the Hardware

To function together, both the PC and the MLC 226 IP must be configured correctly. Unless you use an RS-232 connection for all setup and communication with the controller, the PC must be network-capable with the proper protocols, and the MLC 226 IP must be set up so it can be connected to a LAN (local area network). Please note that some settings can be configured only via IP.

The first time you connect a PC to the controller via IP, you must temporarily configure the PC to communicate with the controller Then you must change the controller’s default settings (IP address, subnet mask, and [optional] administrator name and password) in order to use the unit on an intranet (LAN) or on the Internet (WAN). After you have set up the MLC 226 IP for network communication, you can reset the PC to its original network configuration.

MLC 226 IP’s RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

• No flow control

2000, Windows XP, or a higher version

MLC 226’s LAN port defaults:

• MLC’s IP address: 192.168.254.254

• Gateway’s IP address: 0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off

• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

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Both configuration ports require 38400 baud communication. This is a higher speed than many other Extron products use. The MLC 226/104 Configuration Program automatically sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal or a similar application, make sure the PC or control system connected to these ports is set for 38400 baud.

Setting up the PC for IP communication

You need a Windows-based (Windows 2000, XP, or higher) PC equipped with an operating network adapter. To allow your PC to work with Extron’s Ethernetcontrolled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

If you use an existing Ethernet LAN intranet, your network administrator can provide you with a unique IP address for the controller or confirm whether you need to set up the MLC 226 IP for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to have an address assigned automatically when you sign on.

1. Open the Network Connections page as follows:

• Locate and right-click on My Network

Places on the Windows (2000, XP, or higher) desktop, then click on Properties.

• Click on the Start menu, click on Settings (if needed), click on Control Panel, then double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Right-click on Local Area Connection, then select Properties.

3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and

click on the Properties button. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, it must be added (installed). Refer to the Windows user’s manual or the Windows online help system for information on how to install the TCP/IP protocol.

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4. Write down the PC’s current IP address and subnet mask below. If your PC is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically,” make a note of that, instead. You will need to restore these settings to the PC later.

IP address:

. . . .

Subnet mask:

. . . .

5. Change the PC’s IP address so it can communicate with the MLC 226 IP and change the controller’s IP settings.

a. Select the “Use the following IP address:” radio button. b Enter the following values, as shown below:

IP address: 192.168.254.253 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: blank or 0.0.0.0

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c Click on the OK button to save the changes and exit the network setup.

Reboot the PC, if required, for the changes to become effective.

6. Plug one end of a Category 5 network/Ethernet crossover cable into the MLC’s Ethernet (LAN) connector. Refer to chapter two for RJ-45 LAN connector wiring. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the PC.

If a network hub or switch is used between the PC and the MLC 226 IP, use a straight-through Category 5 cable instead of a crossover cable.

7. Set up the MLC’s IP address. See “Setting up the MLC 226 IP (at initial startup) for IP communication” below.

8. Restore the PC’s previous IP configuration by following steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 but using the PC’s original IP address settings you wrote down in step 4.

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Setting up the MLC 226 IP (at initial start-up) for IP communication

When you power on the MLC 226 IP for the first time, there are three ways to set up the controller’s IP address:

• Use the ARP command.

• Use a Web browser.

• Use the supplied configuration software. Once the controller has been reconfigured, an Ethernet (intranet or Internet)

connection can subsequently be used to contact, configure, or control it.

Both your computer and the MLC must be connected to the same LAN. Alternatively, you can use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the controller directly to your computer’s Ethernet card.

The following instructions assume that you have already configured the Windows-based PC, connected it to the MLC 226 IP’s LAN port, and powered on the controller.

Configuring the controller using the ARP command

You can use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command to set up an IP address for the controller. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the controller’s MAC address with the assigned IP address. You must then use the ping utility to access the controller, at which point the controller’s IP address is reconfigured.

Use ARP to configure the MLC 226 IP’s IP address as follows:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the controller from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the controller’s MAC address (UID #) from the label on its rear, top, or side panel. The MAC address should have this format: 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.

3. If the MLC has never been configured and is still set for factory defaults, go to step 4. If not, perform a Mode 4 system reset. For detailed information on reset modes, see “Resetting the unit” in chapter two.

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4. At the PC, access the MS-DOS command prompt, then enter the arp –s command. Enter the desired new IP address for the MLC and the MLC 226 IP’s MAC address. For example:

arp –s 10.13.170.15 00-05-A6-00-0A-90

The MLC 226 IP must be configured with the factory default IP address (192.168.254.254) before the ARP command is executed, as described below.

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The MAC address is listed on the controller’s rear or bottom panel.

After the arp -s command is issued, the controller changes to the new address and starts responding to the ping requests, as described in the next step.

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5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example:

ping 10.13.170.15

The response should show the controller’s new IP address, as shown below.

You can reconnect using either Telnet or a Web browser to verify that the update was successful.

6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d command at the DOS prompt. For example:

arp –d 10.13.170.15 removes 10.13.170.15 from the ARP table

arp –d* removes all static IP addresses from the ARP table.

7. After configuring the controller, remember to change your PC’s TCP/IP

settings back to their original configuration.

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Configuring the MLC via a Web browser

The default Web pages that are preloaded on the MLC 226 IP are compatible with the Internet Explorer Web browser (version 5.5 or higher).

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the controller from your network administrator.

2. Launch the Web browser (Internet Explorer) on the connected PC (for which you set up the network configuration earlier), and enter “http://

192.168.254.254/” in the address box. The MLC 226 IP’s default Web page is displayed.

4. Select the Configuration tab, then select System Settings from the list/menu on the left of the screen. A Web page appears. The top half of a typical screen is shown below.

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5. Enter the new IP address for the MLC the corresponding subnet mask, and gateway address, then click on the Submit button. IP addresses, subnet mask, and e-mail addresses follow standard naming and numbering conventions/protocol. The IP network administrator should provide the IP addresses and subnet mask to be used with this controller.

It takes a minute or so for the controller to store the new settings. (See “IP & Email Config.” in the “Configuration Sortware for Windows” section of this chapter for details about settings.) Once the controller’s IP address is changed, you lose communication with the controller.

6. Close the browser.

7. After changing the controller’s IP settings, change your PC’s TCP/IP

settings back to their original configuration.

Configuring the controller via the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program

You can configure the controller via an RS-232 connection or an IP/Ethernet connection if you use the Windows-based software.

1. Install the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program. See “Installing the software” later in this chapter for details on software installation.

2. To run the program, double-click on the MLC Configuration Program icon (

Electronics group or folder. The COM port selection menu appears, as shown at right.

3. If the PC and controller are connected via RS-232, select the COM port to be used and click on OK. The Extron MLC 226/104 Configuration Program window appears.

This method (RS-232) is recommended in order to maintain the connection between controller and PC after changing the controller’s IP address.

If the PC and the MLC controller are connected via Ethernet, select IP (LAN) and click on OK. Enter the default IP address (192.168.254.254) in the dialog box that appears, and click on Connect. The Extron MLC 226/104 Configuration Program window appears.

4. Select the fifth tab from the left, IP & Email Config.

5. In the upper part of the screen, enter

• the mail server’s

IP address

• the gateway IP

address

• the subnet mask

• the MLC’s new IP

address

IP addresses, subnet mask, and e-mail addresses follow standard naming and numbering protocol. The IP network administrator should provide the IP addresses and subnet mask to be used with this MLC controller.

6. Click on the Take button (near the bottom of the screen). If connected via IP, once you change the controller’s IP address, you lose communication with the controller. Close the program when the connection is lost.

) in the Extron

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7. Close the control program.

8. If you used an IP/Ethernet connection for this procedure, after configuring

the MLC, remember to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings back to their original configuration.

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Configuration Software for Windows

The included Extron Configuration Program for Windows offers another way to configure and control the controller via either RS-232 or IP connection in addition to the Simple Instruction Set commands or the embedded Web pages. The configuration program includes the functions found on the MLC’s front panel and many additional features that are available only through the Windows-based software. Extron’s MLC 226/104 Configuration Program is included with the controller, and updates can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Compatibility

The configuration software is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Do not run this software on a PC that uses an earlier version of Windows.

Installing the software

The configuration program is available at no charge via the Extron Web site. It requires a minimum of approximately 25 MB (megabytes) of hard disk space. Plan on having additional room available on the hard drive because you may add driver and configuration files, event scripts, and user-created Web pages.

To install the software on the hard drive:

1. Locate and select the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program, the IR Learner utility software, and Extron driver files from the Extron Web site.

The configuration software is designed for use with the MLC 226 Series and MLC 104 Series controllers only, but the device drivers (for controlling projectors, VCRs, DVD players, etc.) can be used by other Extron IP Link products, so they may be listed as an IP Link driver file package.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install both programs (MLC 226/104 Configuration Program, IR Learner) and the driver package.

By default the installation creates an “MLC 226” directory, and it places folders (Drivers, IRLearner, MLC 226/104), icons and files for the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program, Help, Firmware Loader, IR Learner, and drivers into a folder named “Extron” and a group named “Extron Electronics”.

™

CAUTION

Using the configuration program

Some items found in the configuration program correspond directly to the front panel controls. (See chapter three for features/settings.) The Help program provides information on settings and on how to use the configuration program itself. Most features, particularly driver installation and controller and button configuration, are available only via this program. These features are described in the sections of this chapter corresponding to the parts of the configuration program where the features are found.

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Do not change the directory or the name of the directory where these files are installed by default.

The MLC can be set up to allow configuration access to administrators only, and to prevent other users from making changes to the controller’s settings, events, and drivers. If an administrator password is set for the controller,

non-administrator end users can select inputs and adjust output volume but are prevented from making any other changes.

1. To run the program, double-click on the MLC 226/104 Configuration Program icon (shown at right) under the Extron

group or folder and the MLC 226 + 104 subgroup. The Comm menu appears.

2. Select the COM port that is connected to the controller’s Host Control port, or select IP (LAN) to connect via an Ethernet network, as shown at right. Click on the OK button. The Extron MLC 226/104 Configuration Program window appears. In the

following steps you will configure the controller and optional equipment.

3. There are seven tabs within the software. During setup, from the left tab (User mode) to the right tab (File Manager).

User Mode lets you perform basic control functions using a replica of the

front panel. It also lets you turn the relays on and off individually, and allows you to set the front panel security lockout (executive modes).

Real-Time Adjustments is the page where you configure all audio levels

and settings and an assortment of other basic settings.

RS-232/IR Config. is where you set the communications type (IR/RS-232)

and protocol for each control output port (Projector port and the four IR/Serial Out ports), then select the appropriate device driver for each port based on the device connected to the port.

Button Config. is the tab for setting up every configurable button in the

system: MLC front panel Projector power, function/room, and input selection buttons; buttons on all connected control modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs); and the buttons on the IR 402 remote control. On this software page you select the driver commands, relay functions, internal operations, or user-defined commands to be executed when each button is pressed or released.

4. Before setting up the e-mail notification check boxes and the scheduling, use the Build & Apply Configuration button or the option from the Tools drop-down menu. This process builds, compiles, and stores in the controller the event files it needs to operate. This step must be done prior to starting the next step.

5. After performing the build and apply procedure, proceed to the next three tabs (pages) of the program to finish setting up the controller:

IP & Email Config. shows all the IP-related settings. This is where you can

change the IP address of the controller, gateway, and mail server; rename the unit; set system time; and set up e-mail notification options.

Scheduling is where you select the days of the week and times at which to

automatically turn the projector on and off.

File Manager displays the files currently stored in the MLC’s embedded

Web server and allows you to select files from that list to delete or to

work sequentially

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download to the PC. It also offers an option for uploading a file from the PC to the MLC. You probably will not need to use this part of the program when you first set up the controller.

6. If desired, save the completed configuration to a folder (directory). The File drop-down menu offers a Save CONFIGURATION to Directory… option for this purpose. This is useful for backup purposes and also if you want to copy the same configuration to another MLC.

Throughout the configuration program access to and ability to change/ configure most settings depends on whether you are logged in as a user or as an administrator. By default there is no password, and everyone has administrator access and privileges. Once an administrator password is set, a user is able to view settings and select buttons/inputs but can change overall volume only. All other settings may be changed by an administrator.

Drop-down menus

The menus available from the menu bar at the top of the configuration program’s screen provide access to functions and information not found in other parts of the software.

File menu

The File menu provides ways to access device driver and configuration files and to save a configuration for future use.

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The File menu

Adding a new device driver to the MLC

1. Select Import DRIVER from…

2. Locate and select the driver file that is stored on the PC. RS-232 driver files

have filenames ending in .pke, and infrared driver filenames end in .eir.

3. Rebuild the list of device drivers that will be available to select from in the RS-232/IR Config. page (third tab from the left). Rebuilding the driver list makes the new driver available via the configuration program.

Rebuilding the list of available drivers

The Rebuild DriverBase option in the File menu lets you update the MLC’s list of drivers that are available for use in the RS-232/IR Config. section of the configuration program. This operation is automatically performed each time the program is restarted.

Saving configurations

The MLC can be configured by various means (downloading settings, sending SIS commands to the MLC, using the software tools), and the configuration settings can be saved to a directory or folder for backup or for installation on another MLC 226 Series controller. Saving a configuration is recommended before you perform a firmware upgrade.

1. In the configuration program, select File, then select Save CONFIGURATION to Directory… .

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2. Select the directory in which you want the configuration to be saved (make a new directory folder if needed), and click on Open. Event, configuration, and driver files stored in the MLC are all downloaded into the designated folder on the computer.

Restoring configurations

There are two levels of configuration restoration available via the software:

• Restore Button/Driver/Port CONFIGURATION from… sets the MLC’s port

and driver settings, button configurations, and related settings to the corresponding settings stored in the configuration files on the PC.

• Restore Full CONFIGURATION From… restores all configuration items (driver,

port, and button configurations, and also audio, video, front panel lockout, and other settings) that were previously saved to a configuration file.

To retrieve a previously saved configuration, select File, then select Restore Button/

Driver/Port CONFIGURATION from… or Restore Full CONFIGURATION from… . Follow the onscreen directions. A set of adjustment settings, control

commands/drivers, events, and other settings is uploaded into the controller, depending on which option you select.

Tools menu

The Tools menu, shown below, gives you access to a collection of useful utilities for checking the operation status of the controller, updating configuration files within the MLC, performing IR learning, updating the firmware, setting access to front panel lockout, and toggling the ability for the MLC to monitor changes made via attached control pads and modules.

The Tools menu

Viewing hardware status and port configurations

To check the physical status of the hardware or to check port configurations, firmware information, and other useful statistics, select System Status from the Tools menu. A screen like this one appears:

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• The Hardware Status section reflects the voltages and temperatures detected inside the MLC.

• The Serial Port Configuration information is a reflection of the settings selected on the RS-232/IR Config. tab of the configuration software and also of the factory-set protocol used by the controller’s configuration ports.

• Projector lamp hours are a reflection of time elapsed since the lamp was changed as determined by the driver scripts associated with the MLC’s projector control port.

Setting and enabling PINs for front panel lockout (executive mode)

To prevent accidental changes to settings, the MLC features front panel security lockout (executive) modes for disabling access to controls. When panel lockout is enabled, the user cannot operate buttons or volume knobs on the MLC’s front panel, an IR 402 remote control, SCPs control pad, or control modules. Functions and adjustments can still be made only via the software or SIS commands via RS-232, Telnet, or Web browser control. The Simple Instruction Set (SIS command 3X corresponds to this mode. For details on how to lock and unlock the front panel via the front panel buttons, see pages 3-7 and 3-8.

Before front panel lockout can be enabled via the MLC’s buttons, you must set up personal identification numbers and enable them.

Set up the PINs and unit access via the PIN Manager feature in the Tools dropdown menu:

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1. Connect cables, power on the MLC and the host

computer, and start the configuration software.

2. Click on the Tools drop-down menu, and select PIN

Manager. A screen like the one shown at right

appears.

3. Click a radio button (Admin PIN Enabled or Both

PINs Enabled) to enable personal identification number (PIN) use.

4. Set (type in) PINs. One PIN can be assigned for those

with administrator access, and another PIN can be assigned for users. Each PIN must consist of four digits, each of which is a number from 1 to 6. By default the Administrator PIN is 1346 and the User PIN is 0000.

5. Click the Take button and close the PIN Manager.

6. Exit the configuration software, if desired.

If PINs Disabled is selected via the PIN Manager drop-down box in the configuration software, front panel lockout can’t be enabled/disabled by anyone (with or without a PIN) via the front panel.

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Viewing and resetting button-usage statistics

If you want to know how often a particular button on the MLC is pressed, either physically or virtually (via configuration software, SIS commands, or event scripts), select Button Usage Statistics from the Tools drop-down menu. A window like the one shown at right opens.

The number of presses (real or simulated) is indicated for each button. Clicking the Reset Stats button will cause all buttons to indicate 0 presses. Clicking the Update button refreshes (updates) the displayed numbers of button presses.

Loading enhanced Web pages

From the factory, the MLC 226 IP comes with a preloaded Web page with a basic representation of the MLC 226’s front panel controls and the buttons of any optional attached control modules. Web pages that show a more lifelike representation of the MLC’s front panel and of control modules are included with the configuration software. These pages (over 200 files) can be uploaded into the MLC if you select Load Enhanced Web Pages from the Tools menu and follow the on-screen instructions. To see pictures of both the plain Web page and the enhanced Web page, see page 4-48.

Rebuilding and applying a configuration

In most cases you will not need to rebuild a configuration unless you have changed the controller’s settings, drivers, or event scripts. If configuration changes have been made that require rewriting file settings, a button ( window to let you update the configuration files and store them in the MLC. If not, you may use the Rebuild & Apply Configuration option in the Tools menu to write the changes to or otherwise rewrite the configuration file. It takes a couple of minutes to rewrite the configuration.

) should appear in the lower right of the configuration program

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IR learning: creating a customized IR driver file

If you do not find a driver (via the RS-232/IR Config. tab [tab three] of the configuration software) for the specific device you plan to use, you can create your own IR driver file.

If you select IR Learning from the Tools menu, the IR Learner utility opens in a new window. With this tool you can create a driver file of IR commands that can then be loaded into the driver list and used for port setup and button configuration in the MLC.

1. Select Learn IR from the Tools menu.

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Clicking the Build & Apply button or selecting Rebuild & Apply Configuration option in the Tools menu will also clear any settings in the

email monitoring and Scheduling sections. Remember to re-enter any scheduling information after using the Build & Apply button or the Rebuild & Apply Configuration option.

If you are logged into the configuration software as a user instead of as an administrator, you will not be able to use the IR Learner utility.

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The IR Learner opens as a blank screen like the one shown below.

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There should already be an established connection between the MLC and the PC, and that connection is listed in the toolbar window near the top of the screen (for example, and the Connect button (

2. If an active connection is already established between the controller and the

PC, skip to step 4. If not, click on the Device Finder icon ( box that pops up, you can set/select how to connect to the MLC: via an IP connection (TCP) or via RS-232 (Serial). Then select the specific device or connection parameters.

• For

IP connection, select the

TCP tab (shown at right),

and either select the MLC from a list of IP Learning devices found on the same network, or enter the IP address in the Address field. A password is not required unless an administrator password has already been set for the MLC.

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• For RS-232 connection, select the Serial tab (shown below), then select the appropriate protocol for the connection:

38400 baud

•

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• no flow control A password is not required. If you have access to the MLC via a direct RS-232 connection, you are assumed to have administrator access privileges.

3. Select Connect to accept the settings and make the connection to the MLC. If you chose an IP connection, the IP address is displayed in the connection

information window ( If you selected an RS-232 connection, the protocol is shown in the window

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Selecting OK instead of Connect accepts the settings but does not make the connection. To establish a connection from the PC to the MLC after selecting OK, you’d need to click on the Connect button (

4. Start a new IR driver file by clicking on the Create New Driver button ( (as shown at right) or by selecting New from the File menu.

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5. Fill in the information about the driver you are creating. Use the drop-down menus to

select the type of device for which IR commands will be learned and to select the manufacturer of that device.

Enter the model number/name of the device, and also any comments that will be useful to you later. Typical functions associated with that type of device are shown in the window to the left of this information.

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6. In the list that appears in the left window, click on a function or functions to be learned. To select multiple functions from the list, press and hold the control (Ctrl) key on the keyboard and click on the desired functions. (The blue arrows ( not been saved to the driver file.)

If the “Other” category is selected from the Type drop-down menu, no list appears in the left window. To add functions that are not listed in the window to the left of the driver information, click on the Add New Function button ( function, double-click on it and enter the function’s new name.

) indicate functions that have not been learned or that have

) to add a blank, customizable function. To rename the new

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7. Click on the Learn Selected Function icon ( ) located in the IR Learner program’s toolbar. A learn function dialog box appears, as shown in the following screen samples, and the function(s) to be learned is (are) listed within that dialog box.

The example below shows how the screen looks when multiple functions have been selected.

8. Click on the Learn button to start the IR learning process, and follow the onscreen instructions. During IR learning, point the device’s remote control at the IR learning receiver and keep it within about 12" (30 cm) of the port. See the following examples.

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9. If IR learning was successful, click Accept. If not, click Re-learn.

10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 for each command you want to include in the

driver.

If two or more functions have been selected and the Auto Select Next Function button is checked, the next function shown in the dialog box is

highlighted (selected) automatically, so you can skip step 6 for the listed functions.

11. To add additional functions that are not listed in the window to the left of the driver information, click on the Add New Function button (

) to add a blank, customizable function. To rename the new function, double-click on it and enter the function’s new name.

12. To remove an unneeded function, select that function from the list, then click on the Unlearn Function button (

), which resembles an eraser.

13. Save the IR driver file. Select Save from the File menu or click on the Save Driver button, which looks likes a floppy disk. Name the file (use a name

that reflects the device’s model name), then click Save. The driver must be saved in the directory C:\Program Files\Extron\Driver.

14. To create an additional IR driver, repeat steps 4 through 13. If you are finished with IR learning, close the IR Learner utility program. When the program closes, the following window appears:

15. Click Ye s to rebuild the driver list. You must rebuild the driver list before you can select the new driver in the RS-232/IP Config. page of the configuration program.

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Updating MLC 226 IP firmware

If the need arises, you can replace the MLC 226 IP’s firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware chips. To check which version of firmware the controller is using, click on the Help menu. The firmware updating procedure must be performed using a PC on which the MLC 226/104 Configuration Software has been installed.

You may wish to save the existing configuration to a file (see page 4-10) before replacing the firmware.

See appendix B, “Troubleshooting and Firmware Updates”, for instructions on how to update the controller’s firmware.

Performing a master reset

The master reset function clears all event files; all projector drivers; and the control module, IR, RS-232, audio, and other settings.

• If you select Master Reset (MLC) from the Tools menu, all settings are replaced with the factory default settings; and all projector, port, and button configurations are erased.

• If you select Master Reset (MLC & File System) from the Tools menu, not only are the configurations erased and the MLC reset to factory defaults, but all the installed files are erased from the MLC’s memory. This includes event files, configuration files, and user-created Web pages.

Master reset does not remove any settings on the IP & Email Config. tab. A connection between the PC and the controller should still exist after performing a master reset.

Enabling/disabling switcher slaving

An Extron MediaLink Switcher (MLS) can be connected to the MLC to expand the number of inputs available to the projector/display. If switcher slaving is enabled and the MLS is connected to the MLC, a representation of the MLS switcher’s front panel may appear on the Real Time Adjustments tab of this configuration software, enabling you to make audio and other adjustments.

Reflecting changes made via attached SCPs or control modules

By default the MLC’s front panel, an attached SCP panel, and the configuration software’s User Mode tab all reflect the same settings and input selections. That is possible because the “verbose” mode of communication is active: the front panel, keypad(s), and software (via the PC) automatically notify each other of changes. If you need to reduce network traffic or perform some types of troubleshooting, you may wish to turn verbose communication off by deselecting Catch FPC/other’s Changes (

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Help menu

To access the Help file, select Contents from the Help menu.

In addition to providing access to onscreen help files, this menu displays information about the controller and connected accessories that is useful during troubleshooting. Among other items, it lists any connected SCP and/or MLS switcher.

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User Mode

The User Mode tab, shown below, includes the most frequently used controls: it emulates the front panel for basic functions (projector power on/off, relays and other functions, input selection, volume control). If Extron control modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs) are connected, they are shown on this tab. If an Extron MLS switcher is connected, its front panel is different front panel lockout options appear depending on the switcher model.

not shown on this screen. However,

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User Mode tab for an MLC 226 IP and three control modules (IRCM-DV+, IRCM-VCR, IRCM-DVD), with front panel security lockout enabled for both the MLC and an MLS 100 Series switcher

User Mode tab for a system with an IP connection, two IRCM-DV+ control modules, a selected relay, and with front panel security lockout enabled for both the MLC and an MLS 406 Series switcher

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If logged in as a user rather than an administrator, you are able to select buttons and change the volume, but not to enable/disable front panel lockout.

See chapter 3 for details on basic front panel functions.

Noteworthy features

Volume Mute — Check this box (beneath the volume control slider bar) to

activate the audio mute (Amt) command.

Relays — Each relay can be individually enabled/disabled (independently of

other buttons) via the buttons along the side of this window.

Front panel security lockout (executive modes) — See chapter 3 for additional

information.

MLC Front Panel Access — Clicking this button locks or unlocks the

MLC’s front panel. When the MLC is locked, the buttons and the volume control do not respond to user actions. This feature can be enabled/disabled via this software or SIS command 3X. See chapter 3 for instructions on how to lock and unlock the panel by pressing front panel buttons.

Changes and selections can be made only via RS-232 or IP communication with the MLC if executive mode is enabled.

MLS Front Panel Access — If an Extron MediaLink Switcher (MLS) is

connected to and controlled by the MLC, one or more buttons appear on the User Mode page to reflect the level or levels of front panel lockout available for that switcher. Refer to the switcher’s manual for details on what is supported by the installed switcher.

RS-232 or IP connection indication — When the PC and the MLC are connected,

text in the bar at the top of the configuration program window displays the name of the COM port (Comm1, for example) or the IP address (as shown in the sample screens on the previous page).

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Real-Time Adjustments

The Real-Time Adjustments tab, shown below, allows you to make adjustments without having to use the front panel controls, and it provides access to settings not available via the front panel.

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A typical Real-Time Adjustments tab

In this part of the program you can:

• Set an MLS switcher’s per-input audio level (see instructions on the next page).

• Make overall bass and/or treble adjustments for an MLS switcher.

• Adjust overall volume.

• Choose between stereo and mono output for the Preamp output of an MLS switcher that features an amplifier.

• Select either 4 ohm or 8 ohm speaker load for the optional MLS switcher’s amplified output, if applicable for the model connected. Wiring must also correspond to the setting.

• Set the video format: composite video/S-video or component for some switcher models.

Video output may turn off briefly (for the duration of the RGB delay setting) while you set the video configuration.

• Set the RGB delay period (for Triple-Action

• Configure miscellaneous options such as display/projector power-up/-down delay periods, automatic shutoff periods, and special projector or output settings.

• Reset the MLS switcher’s settings to factory default settings.

If logged in as a user rather than an administrator, you are able to change overall volume only. Other settings may not be changed by anyone without administrator privileges.

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Noteworthy features

Several of the adjustments in this part of the program correspond to adjustments that can be made via front panel controls. Below is a brief description of some settings that are not accessible through the front panel.

Preset Volume Level — If you enable this feature, when the MLC is powered on

or when the display device (projector) is powered on, the output volume are limited to a percentage of the maximum power output.

Power-up/Power-down Delay — Most projectors require a certain amount of

time during warm-up and cool-down during which they do not accept commands. Using these slider bars you can specify the amount of time for the MLC to wait between sending the projector a power-on or power-off command and when the next action can occur or the next command can be issued.

Repeat Power-Down — Some projectors (typically models that use IR drivers)

require the power-down command to be sent out again after a short pause in order to confirm the request to turn off the projector. Enable this feature if the equipment you are using requires the power-down command to be repeated.

Send Channel IR/232 as Display Powers Up — This option causes the MLC to

send a command to the projector to switch to its appropriate input at the same time it powers up.

Lockout I/O select while Display powers up/down — If enabled, this feature

locks input buttons that are part of the switching rotation (set up to trigger input switching) while the projector warms up or cools down.

Hold Power-down button 2 seconds — To prevent turning the projector off

accidentally, you can enable this feature, which requires the Projector Off button to be held down continuously for at least two seconds before the MLC will issue the power-down command.

Minimum Delay between I/O presses — Sometimes pauses are required

between changes from one input to another so that the projector can adjust to the new incoming sync signal. This feature lets you select a delay between input changes of from 0 to 5 seconds in one-half second increments.

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RS-232 / IR Config.

In the RS-232 / IR Config. tab, shown below, you select the settings and device drivers to use for the projector control port and the four IR/Serial output ports.

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Sample RS-232 / IR Config. tab

In this part of the program you can:

• Select whether a specific port will output IR signals or RS-232 commands.

• Select the protocol (baud rate, parity, data bits) for the port if used for RS-232 control or let the controller use the default settings in the driver.

• Choose and add a driver (a set of control commands) for the device you want to control via that port.

If logged in as a user you are not able to make any changes on this page. Only those logged on with administrator privileges can alter the port settings.

Port configuration

To set up each port, make selections from left (choice of port, then the port’s output protocol) to right (driver category and model). When finished setting up all the ports, you may click on Build & Apply Configuration. Or you may continue to configure the controller using the Button Config. tab and the IP & Email Config. tab, then click on Build & Apply Configuration.

See the procedure on the next page. The numbers ( sample screen pictures correspond to the numbered steps of the procedure.

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1. Select a port (Projector Control port or one of the IR/Serial ports) to

configure. See

in the screen sample above.

2. Select IR or RS-232 communication. The Projector Control port can be configured for IR or RS-232 communication. RS-232 is shown in

in the sample screen above. A list of device categories for available drivers appears in the right side of the screen.

3. If you selected RS-232 in step 2, set the serial protocol (baud, parity, data bits) for the selected port; or select Use Default in Driver to let the driver file establish the protocol. See

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4. Select the general type of device (video projector, document camera, VCR,

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etc.) (see

above) for which a driver is needed. A list of devices in that

category appears in the Device Models field.

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5. Choose a specific device from the Device Models list (see 5 above). In this example, a Barco 6500 is selected from the projector list, so a list of functions available specifically for that projector driver appears in the Functions Available in Driver window.

6. Scroll through the list of available functions (see commands you will need are available in that driver. If not, you may wish to try a related model’s driver file. You can view the list of driver functions at this time, but you cannot change the list at this time.

If the selected port is designated for RS-232 communication, you may see a “View Docs” button below the Device Models area, as shown at right. If you wish to read more about the driver, click on the “View Docs” button to open a PDF of the “IPL T Interface Communication Sheet” for the selected device driver.

7. To accept the selected device driver, click on the Add Port/Device Definition button (

displays the name of the configured port and the model name for the driver you selected. The button for the port you selected in step 1 is now green if the port is configured for RS-232 or red if the port is set for IR control.

8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to set up the other ports for controlling the devices connected to them. The screen may look something like this after configuration:

). The Port and Device Models Selected area now

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9. When port configuration is completed, click on the Build & Apply Configuration button (lower right corner) to store the port settings and drivers in the MLC, or wait until the buttons are configured (via the Button Config. tab) to perform the Build & Apply Configuration.

Events are stopped (turned off) when the configuration is built and applied. Any scheduling that was set up previously is removed. To restart events, perform a mode 3 reset. See chapter 2 for instructions.

CAUTION

Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot.

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Button Config.

The Button Config. tab shows and provides a way to set up all the available programmable buttons of Extron devices that are part of the system:

• the MLC/SCP buttons (they are the same buttons and execute the same functions)

• the IR 402 remote control’s buttons

• the buttons of any attached control modules (IRCMs, RCMs, ACMs)

In this part of the program you associate up to a total of six functions with each button. You can select from driver functions, relay operations, button light changes, delays between operations, digital output operations, and/or special user-programmed commands. The options can be assigned in any combination. Once the buttons are configured, this screen provides a way to check what type of command or function, if any, is set for each button.

If logged in as a user rather than an administrator, you are not able to make any changes to button configurations.

Sample Button Config. tab after buttons have been set up

Configuring buttons

This procedure provides a step-by-step look at how to configure one of the buttons. The same procedure applies to most of the buttons shown on this screen. Additional options for the function buttons are discussed in “Configuring function buttons for toggle mode and/or tracking” in this chapter. Numbers ( the step numbers for this procedure.

1. Click on a button that you wish to configure on the front panel, a control

1, 2, 3

module, or the IR 402. A dialog box appears on screen that allows you to select up to six separate actions to associate with the selected button.

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This dialog box overlays the device images and obscures them, but you can click and drag the box to move it around within the configuration program window to uncover control modules, the remote control, and other items.

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2. Select the type of operation to be performed:

• Driver Operations — executes a command from one of the device

drivers selected in the RS-232/IR Config. tab.

• Relays/Internal Operations — causes a specific relay (1-6) to turn on, turn off, toggle, or pulse; or you can set digital output operations, configure button lights, or delays between commands.

• User-defined RS-232 Operations — executes an RS-232 command. These can be SIS commands for the MLC to act on, or they can be additional commands for the projector or other devices.

3. Select one or both of the When boxes to choose when the action will occur (during a button press or a button release), as shown in

4. Select an available port and device. a. If you chose Driver Operation or User-defined RS-232 operation in

step 2, choose the port the command will be sent to. For both options you can select from the Projector Port, the IR/Serial ports (A, B, C), or the slave switcher (MLS) control port. For a user-defined operation you also have the option to select MLC internal operations.

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b. If you chose Relays/Internal Operations in step 2, select one of the six

relays, digital output, delays, or Control FPC Lites (which affects only the function button backlights and any input selection button that is not part of the switching rotation on the controller and optional SCP).

5. Choose the specific function to perform. The available selections depend on previous selections.

Select a driver function (see

or choose a relay action,

or choose a digital output operation,

or select an FPC button light action to perform (available for Function buttons and buttons of nonswitching inputs only),

or set a delay time,

or select user-defined RS-232 operations and enter the command.

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For user-defined commands, to enter a hex character string, precede each byte with a % (percent sign) and do not include spaces. For example, %30%31%0D%0A. For user-defined internal operations (commands for the MLC, itself), you can enter the SIS command directly in the function name area; no percent symbols are needed.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for any other actions to associate with the selected button. Here’s an example for Projector On button configuration:

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And another example for a function/room button:

7. Click on Take Button Config. (see 7) to save the settings for that button. A colored LED-like dot is now displayed on the picture of the configured button. The color indicates the primary configuration type (RS-232, IR, or relay/internal operations):

8. Perform steps 1 through 7 until you have configured all the buttons.

Button configuration is slightly different for the IR 402. The configurations for the MLC’s front panel Projector On/Off buttons, the three Function buttons, and the volume up/down functions are automatically applied to the corresponding buttons on the IR 402, as shown in the following image.

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Configuring for toggle mode

Toggle mode allows one set of actions to be triggered when a button is pressed/ released and another set of actions to be triggered when the same button is pressed/released another time.

When toggle mode is off (the Toggle mode box is unchecked), you can set up a button as shown in the following sample screen.

Up to six operations can be assigned to the button, and each operation can be set to occur upon the button’s press, the button’s release, or at both press and release.

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When toggle mode is on (the Toggle mode box is checked), the button configuration area of the screen is divided into two halves. The first (top) three operations are assigned to the first press-and-release. The second (bottom) three operations are assigned to the second press-and-release, as shown below.

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• Toggle mode allows just three operations per each button press-and-

release.

• In toggle mode, in most cases you can

use

any combination of settings for when press/release operations will occur. If you encounter problems (compiler errors, for example) while building and applying the configuration, try setting all the operations for either press or release, as shown at right.

Configuring buttons to repeat (resend) commands

You can set up the MLC so that a set of functions/commands associated with a button is repeated or re-sent at a fixed interval as long as that button is still being pressed. To accomplish that, check the Repeat while held every: checkbox, then select a repeat interval from the drop-down menu that appears to the right of that checkbox.

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Configuring function and input buttons for tracking

The function and input buttons that are not part of the switching rotation can be configured the same way the rest of the buttons can, but they also have an additional option: tracking.

Tracking makes the function button’s light track (follow) the status of a function

(a relay, controller display mute, or audio mute). The button lights when the selected function is on and goes dark/dim when the function is off.

For example, if you set function/room button 2 to track (follow) the audio mute status, the button lights bright amber when the audio is muted (via the software or a 1Z SIS command), and it is dim amber when the audio is unmuted (via software or a 0Z command).

The function/room button’s color cannot be changed from amber to anything else if the tracking mode is enabled.

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IP & Email Config.

This tab gives you a way to specify the IP addresses, system time/date, passwords, and e-mail notification options.

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Typical IP & Email Config. tab

Everything on this tab can be configured by an administrator with the exception of the hardware (MAC) address, which is set by Extron and cannot be changed.

People with user access can see but not change items on the IP & Email Config. tab. Only those with administrator access may change these settings.

IP addresses, subnet mask, and e-mail addresses follow standard naming and

numbering protocol. The IP network administrator should provide the IP addresses and subnet mask to be used with this controller.

Extron Name/Descriptor is any name (e.g., Room104MLC226IP,

Lab1234mlc226IP, ConfRoomSystem, LectureHall8-cntrlr, etc.) you want to use to label this specific MLC controller unit. The default is a combination of the product name and part of the hardware address. This can be changed to your choice of alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).

• Spaces are not permitted within a unit’s name.

• Underscores (_) are not permitted.

• Valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and - (hyphen).

• The name cannot start with a number or a hyphen, and it cannot end with a hyphen.

• Maximum name length is 24 characters.

Local time is in 24-hour format. The sync time to PC option sets the controller’s time setting to match that of the

computer on which the configuration program is running.

GMT is the time difference in hours between the installation site and Greenwich

Mean Time.

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Daylight saving time (DST) is a 1-hour offset (supported for the USA only) that

begins on the first Sunday of April at 2 am and ends on the last Sunday of October. For example, time in California is GMT -8:00 from April to October and GMT -7:00 from November to March. DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).

Passwords are not required to operate the controller. However, you may wish to

limit access to controller setup by establishing an administrator password. Only people with administrator access privileges are able to change the settings (other than volume and input switching) and configuration of the MLC controller. A password must consist of at least 1 and no more than 12 alphanumeric characters, which cannot include spaces.

If no password is set, everyone has administrator level access to the MLC. An administrator password can be set without requiring a user password. An administrator password must be established before the user password field is made accessible.

Each password must consist of 1 to 12 alphanumeric characters without spaces or symbols.

Passwords are also case sensitive. Also, passwords for the MLC can be as short as 1 character. However, the MLC’s internal Web pages require a password of at least 4 characters.

E-mail notification of status changes — The MLC can be configured to issue

notifications via e-mail when the projector has been disconnected or when a certain number of hours of use has elapsed since the projector’s lamp was installed/replaced. The lower half of this IP & Email Config. tab allows you to enter the e-mail addresses of up to eight contacts for this purpose and to specify which type of notice (projector disconnection or excessive lamp use hours) each will receive. Follow the procedure below for e-mail configuration.

The e-mail notification settings (checkboxes/notification functions) are not available via the MLC’s embedded Web pages.

If the projector/display driver selected for the projector port is a unidirectional RS-232 driver, the Excessive Lamp Hours and Projector Disconnected checkboxes also are not accessible or visible in the configuration program. To monitor projector lamp hours and connection status:

• The projector control port must be configured with a bidirectional driver.

• The projector must be able to report lamp hour status.

• The Projector On/Off buttons must be configured (via tab 4, Button Config., of the configuration program).

To configure e-mail notification:

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1. Ensure that the correct IP address for the network’s e-mail server has been

2. Enter a valid e-mail address in the E-mail Addressee field.

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entered in the Mail Server IP Address field.

You must click on the Build & Apply Config. button (lower right of the configuration program window) to accept the current configuration, store the settings to files, and generate the main event script that the MLC will use to determine its operation. Ideally this should be done after configuring IP addresses and entering e-mail addresses but before the e-mail notification and scheduling options are selected.

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3. In the same row, click on the Projector Disconnected checkbox and/or the Excessive Lamp-hours checkbox to set which type of notification should be

sent to that e-mail address.

4. If desired, click on Send Test E-mail to send a sample message to that recipient.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each additional e-mail address that should receive a projector disconnection or lamp change reminder notice.

6. Click on the button at the bottom of the Projector Disconnected column to select either Monitor or Triggered. Monitor: the controller checks (monitors) projector communications and issues an e-mail when a change in connection or response status is detected.

Triggered: projector monitoring is suspended or discontinued.

7. Click on the button at the bottom of the Excessive Lamp-hours column to select either Monitor or Triggered. Monitor: the controller keeps track of how much time the projector has been

turned on and issues an e-mail when the elapsed time exceeds the number of hours entered in the Max. Lamp Hours field to the right of this button. Triggered: lamp hour tracking is suspended.

During operation, if projector disconnection is detected or designated lamp hours have been reached, the Monitor button changes from Monitor to Triggered and the controller issues an e-mail.

8. Enter the maximum hours that the projector can operate before its lamp is checked or changed in the Max. Lamp Hours field.

9. Click on the Take button to save the settings.

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Scheduling and email settings that were set up previously are removed after building and applying a configuration.

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Scheduling

The Scheduling tab makes it possible to automatically turn projector power on and off once on specific days of the week. Scheduling operates as a simple timer that tells the controller when to send projector on/off commands.

The Scheduling tab during setup

1. Select the Scheduled check box for the Power Display On function.

2. Select the check box(es) next to the desired day(s) of the week to

3. Click on the up/down arrows next to/in the At: box (below the Scheduled

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the Power Display Off function.

5. Click the Take button.

Scheduling cannot be set up if there are pending changes to the configuration file. You must build and apply the configuration before setting up scheduling.

automatically turn the projector on.

check box) to select the time of day for projector power-on.

This part of the program uses a 24-hour time scheme. There is no selection for a.m. and p.m.

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File Manager

The File Manager tab displays a list of files stored on the MLC. It also allows those with administrator access to load additional files into the controller, delete files, and copy files from the controller to the PC.

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The File Manager tab

By clicking on the column headings, you can sort the list by file name, by time and date, or by file size (length). An arrow next to a column heading indicates the currently selected sort order. Click on the Update button to get the most upto-date file list. Click on a filename to select that file.

Only an administrator is able to make changes to the files stored on the MLC. A person logged in as a user can view the list but not access or change the files.

File types: a key to file names

You must have a basic understanding of the types of files used by this MLC controller in order to decide what (if anything) to do with them.

___.eir — These are driver files containing infrared commands. There is a

separate ___.eir file for each device the MLC controls via infrared communication. This is the type of file created during IR learning. Via the configuration software, these files can be imported and associated with one of the controller’s IR/Serial ports.

___.eml — E-mail template files have the .eml extension. These files are used to

generate e-mail messages such as those regarding projector disconnection and excessive projector lamp hours. The first line of the file is the subject. The rest of the file contains the body of the e-mail. For the MLC 226 IP, these files are numerically named (1 through 64). For example, 1.eml, 2.eml,

3.eml,... 64.eml.

___.evt — These are event files, the most important files for the functioning of the

MLC. Almost everything the MLC does is coordinated by the scripts in the

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main event file, 0.evt. The other event files perform device driver functions. When the Windows-based configuration program creates event files, it names (numbers) the files according to port associations. For example, the main event file, 0.evt, contains instructions for the MLC’s internal operations, while 5.evt is related to IR/Serial output port A.

CAUTION

________.pke — These are packages of Extron-created device drivers from which

event files are derived. These package files are not stored in the MLC, so you do not see them in the file manager page. However, they are needed by the PC during setup.

________.s19 — This is an Extron-supplied firmware update file. When the

firmware is replaced, the MLC is also automatically reset to factory default settings. This file is not displayed on the file manager page. See appendix B for details on firmware updates. Firmware can’t be updated by loading an ___.s19 file through the file manager.

MLC.cfg — This is a configuration file generated by the Windows-based

configuration program. It is a reference file used by the configuration program, and its contents are also human-readable.

MLCmain.sc — This is the source code file generated by the Windows-based

configuration program. It is compiled to create the main event file (0.evt), which directs all the actions and responses of the MLC.

File Manager buttons and when to use them

Delete Selected File(s) — Clicking on this button causes the selected file or files

to be removed from the MLC. This function can be used for removing files loaded by the user.

CAUTION

Pick File(s) to Load to Server — Select this option only if a new file must be stored

in the MLC and it cannot be added/uploaded via building and applying a configuration. This option is mainly for uploading user-designed Web pages into the MLC.

Get Selected File(s) from Server — Clicking on this button copies the selected

file from the MLC to the PC.

Event files should NOT be deleted. They are necessary for the MLC’s operation. Never delete the main event file (0.evt).

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Using the help program

For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, click on the Help menu from within the configuration program, or double-click on the Help

icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. For explanations of buttons or functions, select the tabs in the help screen to

reach the desired screen. A description and tips on using the program appears on screen.

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Embedded Web Pages

The MLC 226 IP features an embedded Web server, which includes factory set Web pages. These pages can be replaced with user-designed files, but the default Web pages provide many basic features for monitoring, configuring, and controlling the controller via a Web browser. These Web pages are based on and provide a subset of the features of the Windows-based configuration program. This section provides an overview of the embedded Web pages. For details on settings, refer to descriptions in the corresponding section of the “Configuration Software for Windows” section.

To access the embedded Web pages,

1. Launch a Web browser (Internet Explorer) on the connected PC, and enter the controller’s IP address in the address field.

2. In the Enter Network Password dialog box, shown at right, enter the controller’s IP address or text of your choice in the User Name field, type in the administrator password in the Password field, and click OK. The MLC 226 IP’s default Web page appears.

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Passwords must contain 1 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

Administrators have access to all of the Web pages and are able to make changes to settings. Users can access the System Status and Control: User Mode pages only.

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Status: System Status

This page combines many elements from the Windows-based configuration program’s System Status page (from the Tools drop-down menu), the IP & Email Config. tab, and the RS-232/IR Config. tab. This Web page provides only information on settings. Changes must be made via the Configuration Web page or via the configuration software or SIS programming. Personnel who have user access can view this page but do not have access to configuration pages.

A typical System Status Web page

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Configuration

There are four Configuration Web pages, which only administrators can access:

• System Settings for IP, date/time, and executive mode setting changes

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• Passwords

Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive. A minimum of 4 characters are required when creating passwords via the Web pages.

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• Firmware Upgrade, which works like the Update Firmware command in the Windows-based configuration program’s Tools menu

File Management

See page 4-37 for more information and an explanation of file types. This Web page allows you to sort by file type (see the Filter by: or Select: drop-down box). Personnel with administrator access can view these pages and make changes. Those with user-level privileges are not able to see this page.

CAUTION

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Event files should NOT be deleted. They are necessary for the controller’s operation. Never delete the main event file (0.evt).

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Control

• User Mode — The first of the Control Web pages is User Mode, which is a representation of the controller’s front panel buttons, volume control, and relays, and also of any optional control modules (IRCMs, RCMs, ACMs) that are part of the system. Clicking on a button on screen emulates a button press on the corresponding device. This page is accessible to both administrators and users, but only those with administrator privileges can trigger the relays.

Web pages that show a more lifelike representation of the MLC’s front panel and of control modules (as shown below) are included with the configuration software. These pages (over 200 files) can be uploaded into the MLC if you select Load Enhanced Web Pages from the Tools menu and follow the on-screen

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Typical User Mode page

Enhanced User Mode page

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instructions.

• IR Drivers — This Web page lists IR driver files only and allows you to select a file to see and execute the commands stored in them. This page is available only to those logged in with administrator level access.

An example for a specific IR driver is shown below.

available commands for the device cabled to that port. See the sample screen shots on the next page.

If you want to execute a command that is available in the driver (whether associated with an MLC button or not) for a configured device, you can click on a button or select an option from a pulldown menu to execute that command.

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• Serial Devices’ Drivers — Once the ports have been set up in the configuration program, each configured serial port (projector control port and any IR/Serial control ports) is listed in this section of the Control page menu.

Click on a port name to bring up a page that shows the

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Example of a page for an RS-232-controlled teleconferencing unit connected to the MLC’s IR

Serial Out port A

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Example of a page for a projector driver

Controlling the MLC 226 IP via Global Viewer™

The MLC controller can be used as part of a network of devices based on Extron IP Link Windows-based program used for configuring and customizing the Web browser-based Global Viewer application for each IP Link interface on a network. Once configured, the Global Viewer allows the user to manage, monitor, and control connected devices.

At this time the Global Viewer Configurator cannot be used to configure an MLC, but it can be used to install Global Viewer Web pages on the controller, allowing an additional way to access basic control functions and controller system settings via a Web browser. Refer to the Global Viewer Help file for information on how to use that software.

Two screens for the controller are available via Global Viewer: Control and Info.

™

technology, such as IP Link interfaces. Global Viewer Configurator is a

If the controller has been configured with passwords, the Global Viewer Web pages are password protected. Although default embedded Web pages are accessible via the Global Viewer Web pages, nonadministrators (people with user access) are able to access the Control and Status pages only.

The MLC requires Global Viewer Configurator version 1.5 or higher.

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MLC 226 MediaLink™ Controllers

Appendix A

Reference Material

Specifications

Part Numbers and Accessories

Glossary

Reference Material

Specifications

Control/remote — MLC controller host ports

Serial control port ........................ 2 RS-232: 1 rear panel 9-pin female D connector (shared with digital input), 1

front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

Baud rate and protocol ............... 38400, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations 9-pin female D connector: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Mini stereo jack: tip = TX, ring = RX, sleeve = GND

Ethernet control port .................. 1 RJ-45 female

Ethernet data rate ........................ 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol ......................... ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, SMTP

Ethernet default settings ............. Link speed and duplex level = autodetected

IP address = 192.168.254.254, subnet mask = 255.255.0.0, default gateway =

0.0.0.0

DHCP = off Secondary control panel (SCP) .. (1) 3.5 mm 5-pole direct insertion captive screw connector (shared with

control module and IR Link port)

IR remote control ........................ IR 402 (optional)

Front panel: 30’ maximum, 40 degrees off axis

Rear panel: 38 kHz, hardwired, modulated

Program control .......................... Extron’s configuration program for Windows

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

Microsoft

Internet Explorer, Telnet

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Control — relay

Number/type .............................. 6 momentary or latching (configurable via software)

Connectors ................................... (3) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole

Connector configuration ............ Groups A, B, C; each with 1 common and 2 normally open relays (default)

Contact rating .............................. 24 V, 1 A

Control — projector/plasma

Projector control port ................. (1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 3 pole

Programmable for RS-232 control (±5 V) or TTL level (0 to 5 V) infrared

control up to 1 MHz Baud rate and protocol (RS-232) 115200 to 300 (9600 default) baud (configurable); 8 (default) or 7 data bits;

1 (default) or 2 stop bits; no parity (default), or even or odd parity

Control — switcher

Switcher control port .................. (1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 3 pole,

for RS-232 control (±5 V)

Baud rate and protocol ............... 115200 to 300 (9600 default) baud (configurable); 8 (default) or 7 data bits;

1 (default) or 2 stop bits; no parity (default), or even or odd parity

Control — peripheral equipment

IR/serial control ports ................ (3) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connectors, 2 pole

Programmable: RS-232 (±5 V) control, or TTL level (0 to 5 V) infrared

control up to 1 MHz

Baud rate and protocol ............... 115200 to 300 (9600 default) baud (configurable); 8 (default) or 7 data bits;

1 (default) or 2 stop bits; no parity (default), or even or odd parity

IR learning frequencies ............... 30 kHz to 62 kHz

IR learning distance ..................... 2" (5.1 cm) to 12" (30.5 cm) from the front panel

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Digital input control

Number/type .............................. 2 digital

Connector ..................................... 1 rear panel 9-pin female D connector (shared with the MLC controller host

port) (1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector (shared with power sense port)

Pin configuration ......................... 9-pin female D connector: 1 = digital input, 5 = GND; power sense = digital

in, GND = GND

Input voltage range ..................... 0-12 VDC

Input impedance .......................... 28k ohms

Programmable pullup................. 2k ohms to +3.3 VDC

Threshold low to high ................. >1.2 VDC

Threshold high to low ................. <1.1 VDC

General

External power supply................ 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external, autoswitchable; to 12 VDC, 1 A,

regulated

Power input requirements ......... 12 VDC, 0.5 A

Temperature/humidity .............. Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount .................................. Yes, with optional rack mounting kits, and also wall- and furniture-

mountable with optional mounting kits

Enclosure type .............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions

MLC 226 faceplate ........... 4.5" H x 6.4" W x 0.1" D (11.4 cm H x 16.3 cm W x 0.3 cm D) (3 gang)

MLC 226 AAP faceplate .. 4.5" H x 10.1" W x 0.1" D (11.4 cm H x 25.7 cm W x 0.3 cm D) (5 gang)

Device ................................ 2.75" H x 5.3" W x 2.0" D (7.0 cm H x 13.5 cm W x 5.9 cm D)

(fits some 3 gang boxes)

(Depth excludes knob and buttons.)

Product weight............................. 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 6 lbs (3 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Listings .......................................... UL, CUL

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty....................................... 3 years parts and labor

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All nominal levels are at ±10%

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers and Accessories

Included parts

These items are included in each order for an MLC 226:

Included parts Replacement

MLC 226 IP (controller only) 60-600-00

MLC 226 IP (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-600-02, -03, -05

MLC 226 IP AAP (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-600-12, -13, -15

MLC 226 IP L (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-600-32, -33, -35 12 VDC, 1 amp external power supply Button labels (text) 33-954-01 Button labels (symbols/icons/pictures) 33-955-01 Tweeker (small screwdriver) User’s manual MediaLink International Faceplate Labels

(black, white, RAL9010 white) 33-1167-02, -03, -05 6' CAT 5 crossover patch cable Mud ring/mounting bracket 70-086-0x

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Accessories

These items can be ordered separately:

Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number

9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (3') 70-335-01 P/S 100 power supply 60-357-01 12 VDC, 1 amp external power supply 70-055-01 Button labels (International/multilingual text) 33-956-01 Button cap and diffuser kit

Faceplates and frames Part number

UCM 10x8 (black, white) 70-341-02, -03 UCM RAAP (black, white) 70-344-02, -03 MLM-WB+ (black, white) 60-458-02, -03 MLM 226 7GWP MLM 226 EC AAP (RAL9010 white) 70-343-10 MLM 226 LAAP (black, white) 70-343-02, -03 MLM 226 EC (RAL9010 white) 70-342-10

(set of 3 button cap assemblies) 70-352-01

(black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-340-02, -03, -05

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Electrical boxes and mud rings Part number

EWB-3Gang three gang external wall box 60-454-0x EWB-5Gang five gang external wall box 60-456-0x EWB-10x8 external wall box 60-457-0x SMB-3Gang three gang surface mount box (black) 60-641-02 SMB-5Gang five gang surface mount box (black) 60-643-02 SMB-7Gang seven gang surface mount box (black) 60-645-02 Three gang mounting bracket/mud ring (black) 70-086-12 Five gang mounting bracket/mud ring (black) 70-086-14

Control accessories Part number

IR Emitter 70-283-01 IR Emitter (dual) 70-283-02 IR Broadcaster 60-272-01 Current/display power sensor 60-271-01 IR Link IR signal repeater

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-404-01, -02, -03, -05 IR 402 remote control (1) 70-207-01 SCP 226 (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-671-01, -02, -03, -05 SCP 226 AAP (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-671-12, -13, -15 SCP 226L (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-671-32, -33, -35 MLA-VC10 volume controller 60-502-01 IRCM-VCR

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-148-01, -02, -03, -05 IRCM-DVD

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-149-01, -02, -03, -05 IRCM-DVD+

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-179-01, -02, -03, -05 IRCM-Tape

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-180-01, -02, -03, -05 IRCM-DV+

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-220-01, -02, -03, -05 RCM-SC

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-183-01, -02, -03, -05 RCM-SCLT

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-184-01, -02, -03, -05 ACM-Tone

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-181-01, -02, -03, -05 ACM-Level

(gray, black, white, RAL9010 white) 70-182-01, -02, -03, -05

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Switchers Part number

MLS 100 A 60-497-01 MLS 103 V 60-497-02 MLS 103 SV 60-497-03 MLS 102 VGA 60-497-04 MLS 304MA, MLS 304SA 60-550-01, -02 MLS 406, MLS 406MA, MLS 406SA 60-560-01, -02, -03 MLS 506, MLS 506MA, MLS 506SA 60-386-02, -03, -04

Cables

These cables can be used for the RS-232 control connection between the MLC and a projector:

Projector control cable Part number

UC 50' (15 m), UC 100' (30 m), or UC 200' (61 m)

universal projector control cable 26-518-01, -02, -03

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This cable is recommended for connecting an MLC to an Extron MediaLink Switcher and/or to an SCP control pad, an IR Link, or control modules such as IRCM and RCMs:

Comm-link cable Part number

50 feet/15.2 meters long 26-461-01 100 feet/30.5 meters long 26-461-02 200 feet/61 meters long 26-461-03 400 feet/122 meters long 26-461-04 Bulk 500 feet/152.4 meters long 22-119-02 Bulk 1000 feet/304.8 meters long 22-119-03

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Glossary

10/100Base-T is Ethernet which uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP - Cat 5, etc.)

cable, where the amount of data transmitted between two points in a given amount of time is equal to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol which assigns an IP address to a

device based on the device’s MAC or physical machine address.

Custom Web page is any file that can be loaded into an MLC 226 IP and served by

the switcher’s internal Web server. The Web page provides a way to control the switcher and other devices attached to it without use of the software. This is true with or without an accompanying event script. Any number and size of graphics can be used, but if they are too large to fit in the MLC 226 IP’s nonvolatile memory, you can create Web pages so that they can be served from another Web server. If you install Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) on your desktop, you can serve any page on its hard disk. The MLC 226 IP functions like a little computer with a Web server—you can use it for various Web-based tasks.

DHCP is the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), a standardized

communications protocol that enables network administrators to locally and automatically manage the assignment of IP addresses in an organization’s network.

Driver is a package of commands that generates or is the event script that controls

devices.

Ethernet is a network protocol that uses MAC addresses instead of IP addresses to

exchange data between computers. Using ARP (see above) with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be connected to the Internet. An Ethernet LAN typically uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet systems currently provide transmission speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

Event script is a program that runs on a MLC 226 IP and issues queries and

commands to the attached devices. Event scripts are written in the “Extron C” language (.sc), and compiled into an event script (.evt). The Windowsbased MLC 226 IP control program performs this compilation. The compiled result (.evt) is loaded onto the MLC 226 IP. The Extron C language is similar to ANSI C, with some differences. As long as event scripts are turned on, event scripts run continuously on the box.

HTTP is an acronym for the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), a Web protocol

based on TCP/IP, that is used to fetch HyperText objects from remote Web pages.

IP (Internet Protocol) is the protocol or standard used to send information from

one computer to another on the Internet.

IP address is a unique, 32-bit, binary number (12 digit decimal number,

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that identifies each device or device port (an information sender and/or receiver) that is connected to a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. IP addresses can be static (see static IP) or dynamic (see DHCP).

IP net mask/subnet mask is a 32-bit binary number (12 digit decimal number,

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) used on subnets (smaller, local networks) to help routers determine which network traffic gets routed internally (within the subnetwork) to local computers and which network traffic goes out to the rest of the network or the Internet.

Media Access Control (MAC) Address is a unique hardware number given to

devices that connect to a network such as the Internet. When your computer or networking device (router, hub, interface, etc.) is connected to a LAN or

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the Internet, a table (see ARP) relates the device’s IP address to its corresponding physical (MAC) address on the LAN.

Pass-through allows control systems to work with the switcher and provides a link

between two ports.

Ping is a utility/diagnostic tool that tests network connections. It is used to

determine if the host has an operating connection and is able to exchange information with another host. The term (ping) is a reference to submarine sonar, which sends out a signal and waits to hear it echo (“ping”) back from a submerged object, much like how the ping utility functions in a network.

Port number is a preassigned address within a server that provides a direct route

from the application to the transport layer or from the transport layer to the application of a TCP/IP system.

Static IP refers to an IP address that has been specifically (instead of dynamically—

see DHCP above) assigned to a device or system in a network configuration. This type of address requires manual configuration of the actual network device or system and can only be changed manually or by enabling DHCP.

Subnet See: subnetwork. Subnet address The portion of an IP address that is specifically identified by the

subnet mask as the subnetwork.

Subnet mask A 32-bit address mask used in IP to identify the bits of an IP address

that are used for the subnet address. Using a mask, the router does not need to examine all 32 bits, only those selected by the mask.

Subnetwork is a network that is part of a larger IP network and is identified by a

subnet address. Networks can be segmented into subnetworks to provide a hierarchical, multilevel routing structure.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a connection-oriented protocol defined at

the Transport layer of the OSI reference model. It provides reliable delivery of data.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the communication

protocol (language) of the Internet. Computers and devices with direct access to the Internet are provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program to allow them to send and receive information in an understandable form.

Telnet is a standard terminal emulation utility/protocol that allows a computer to

communicate with a remote user/client. A user who wishes to access a remote system initiates a Telnet session using the address of the remote client. The user may be prompted to provide a user name and password if the client is set up to require them. Telnet enables users to log in on remote networks and use those resources as if they were locally connected.

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

Extron Electronics, Europe

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan Extron Electronics, Asia Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F, 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 3-9-1 Kudan Minami PM Industrial Bldg. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Singapore 368363 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 non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

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

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness 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.

Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 USA

www.extron.com

714.491.1500 Fax 714.491.1517

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands +31.33.453.4040 Fax +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan +65.6383.4400 +81.3.3511.7655 Fax +65.6383.4664 Fax +81.3.3511.7656

Daisan DMJ Building 6F 3-9-1 Kudan Minami

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