Extron Electronics VCM 200 MK User Manual

VCM 200 EU and VCM 200 MK • Installation Guide

This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer
to install an Extron VCM 200 EU or a VCM 200 MK device.

The VCM 200 EU and VCM 200 MK are remote volume/mute
controllers with a 10k ohm potentiometer and mute button.
They are designed to work solely with any Extron amplifier
product with a remote volume control port, such as the

VOLUME

MUTE

VCM 200 EU

MPA 122 or MPA 401 Mini Power Amplifiers.
The VCM 200 EU devices mount into a single sized European junction box with 60 mm

centers (not supplied). The VCM 200 MK mounts into a 35 mm deep, single MK junction
box. Both models have a matching trim plate for the finished installation.

For product specifications visit www.extron.com.

NOTE: Check that the installation meets the local and national regulatory

requirements, including building, electrical, and safety codes, and UL and
accessibility requirements.

Installation

VCM 200 EU Model —

1. Install a junction box into a Euro channel

or into a wall.

2. Run the cables from the location of the

audio source, such as an MPA.

3. Where needed, in order to make the

device flush with the channel or wall,
place the supplied metal spacer plate
between the adapter plate and the
junction box.

4. Using the supplied screws fasten the metal

adapter plate (and spacer plate if used) to
the junction box (see the image at right).

VCM 200 MK Model —

1. Following the manufacturer’s

instructions, either install a wall box
into wall or secure one to the wall.

2. Run the cables from the audio source

location, such as an MPA.

3. Using the supplied screws fasten the

adapter plate to the junction box (see
the image at right).

Both devices (VCM 200 EU and VCM 200 MK)
are now ready for cabling.

Junction Box

Wall

Wall Box

Adapter Plate

Euro Channel

Adapter Plate

Trim Plate

Trim

VOLUME

MUTE

VCM 200 MK

VOLUME

MUTE

VCM 200 EU

VOLUME

MUTE

VCM 200 MK

VCM 200 EU and VCM 200 MK • Setup Guide (Continued)

Red

DVD Player

Extron

Cabling

Press the VCM 200 into the trim plate and
connect the cables to the rear of the device.
Wire as shown.

A = Pin 1 = 10 VDC reference voltage.
B = Pin 2 = volume and mute control with

DC voltage. The range is 0 to 10 V, where

123

10V
VOL/MUTE

Source

Rear Panel

Black

Ground

0 V is mute and 10 V is maximum volume.
C = Pin 3 is ground.

To complete installation, snap the device and trim plate combination into the secured
adapter plate, taking care not to trap any cables.

Operation

The Mute button toggles between mute and unmute, lights bright red to indicate
mute, and dim white to indicate unmute.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease
the volume.

Audio Level Setting Procedure

To set the system level to not exceed the maximum volume:

1. Reduce the power amplifier volume to minimum.

2. Turn the Volume knob clockwise on the VCM 200 to the maximum position.

3. Slowly turn up the power amplifier to the system volume desired.

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MPA 401

Mini Power
Amplier

SI 3CT LP

Full-Range
Ceiling Speakers

A B C
VCM

Rear Panel

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Right

Left

Extron
MIX 301

Three Channel
Mixer

Wireless
Microphone System

MIX 301

3 CHANNEL
MIXER

MAX

12V

0.5a

IN 1 IN 3

IN 2 MIX OUT

MPA 401-70V

CLASS 2 WIRING

OUTPUT

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OR SHORT

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®

SPEAKER OUTPUTS!

10V 50mA

LISTED

VOL/MUTE

17TT

70V

AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS

INPUTS

(MONO)

REMOTE

R

L

(MONO)

L

POWER

R

12V

1.5A MAX

Extron
VCM 200 EU

Volume and Mute

VOLUME

Controller

MUTE

Example of a Typical VCM 200 EU Application

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