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MLC 62 RS MK

 — UK model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital 

input; has a standard MK sized frame and fits into a standard one-gang MK electrical 
box.

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MLC 64 RS VC D

 — US model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital 

input; has a two-gang Decora faceplate and fits in a two-gang US electrical box. 
Contains a volume control module with an analog potentiometer for volume control of 
an Extron amplifier.

NOTE:

  Only an Extron amplifier with remote volume control capability can be used 

with this model.

VOLUME

Extron

DISPLAY

ON

OFF

VIDEO

PC

VOLUME

Extron

DISPLAY

ON

OFF

PC

VIDEO

LAPTOP

MUTE

MLC 62 IR D

MLC 62 RS D

Extron

VOLUME

DISPLAY

ON

OFF

LAPTOP

MUTE

PC

VIDEO

Extron

VOLUME

DISPLAY

ON

OFF

VIDEO

PC

MUTE

LAPTOP

MLC 62 RS EU

MLC 62 RS MK

AUX

LAPTOP

PC

MUTE

Extron

DISPLAY

VOLUME

ON

OFF

VIDEO

MUTE

VOLUME

MLC 64 RS VC D

Figure 1. 

MLC 60 Series Models

 

MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers •  Introduction

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Summary of Contents for MLC 62 IR D

Page 1: ...User Guide MLC 60 Series MediaLink MediaLink Controllers 68 2166 01 Rev B 02 16...

Page 2: ...dukt soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen dass im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen herrschen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen k n...

Page 3: ...ive owners The following registered trademarks registered service marks SM and trademarks TM are the property of RGB Systems Inc or Extron Electronics Registered Trademarks Extron AVTrac Cable Cubby C...

Page 4: ...ide the character 0 is used for the number zero and O is the capital letter o Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here Reply from 208 132 18...

Page 5: ...ssages 56 Error Responses 56 Using the Command and Response Table 57 Symbol Definitions 57 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands 60 Introduction 1 About This Guide 1 About the MLC 60 Series Medi...

Page 6: ...MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Contents vi...

Page 7: ...figuration software to control power input switching and volume on a display device or switcher If desired you can replace these buttons with ones having different labels which also are provided with...

Page 8: ...log potentiometer for volume control of an Extron amplifier NOTE Only an Extron amplifier with remote volume control capability can be used with this model VOLUME Extron DISPLAY ON OFF VIDEO PC VOLUME...

Page 9: ...available to order MLC 62 RS EU The European model is delivered with six button and eight button faceplates both in white MLC 62 RS MK The UK model is delivered with six button and eight button facep...

Page 10: ...tains a Mute button for muting and unmuting the audio this button cannot be reprogrammed NOTE Only Extron amplifiers can be controlled via the MLC 64 volume control module Macro capability Each button...

Page 11: ...blic Documents Extron Driver2 You can upload the desired drivers to the MLC using the MLC configuration software You can capture IR commands from the IR remote control of a device through IR Learning...

Page 12: ...Projector with Switched Audio Output Screen Control PC Relay Extron SM 3 Full Range Speakers RS 232 Display Control DVD Video Laptop Audio VGA Audio Audio VGA Extron MPA 152 Mini Power Amplifier BA SS...

Page 13: ...GA S video Audio Audio VGA Extron MPA 152 Plus Power Amplifier MUTE VOLUME DISPLAY OFF ON VIDEO AUX LAPTOP PC Document Camera Figure 5 MLC 64 RS VC D Controlling a Projector and Screen System Requirem...

Page 14: ...ting bracket c Install the electrical box or mounting bracket Installation instructions for the electrical box are provided with it 2 Optional Make desired changes to the buttons installed in the face...

Page 15: ...configuration program See the configuration program help file for these procedures To access the help file see Downloading and Installing the Configuration Software If you are configuring via the USB...

Page 16: ...t page MLC 62 D front panels By default the MLC 62 RS D has eight front panel buttons and the MLC 62 IR D has six Both models also have indicator LEDs for volume and activity D D D D C C B B A A VOLUM...

Page 17: ...LC D controllers contain some controls and connectors that are located behind the wallplate when the controller is mounted To access these features that are covered during normal operation you must re...

Page 18: ...buttons After configuring these buttons use them to turn the connected display device or switcher on and off The face of the On button contains a nub E which helps you to identify the button by touch...

Page 19: ...he volume on the Extron amplifier connected to the volume control module H Reset LED Indicates the status of a reset in progress I Reset button Press this reset button to initiate factory firmware or...

Page 20: ...or configuring the buttons Each Display On and Off and input selection button can be set up to perform a sequence of several functions which can be combinations of the following options A driver opera...

Page 21: ...S 232 serial port can be used for configuration and firmware updates in the same way as the USB port see Front and Left Side Panels on page 10 The baud rate is 9600 bps This port can be used as a back...

Page 22: ...traitement de l air ni dans une cavit murale The installation must be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Article 725 and the Canadian Electrical...

Page 23: ...GND VOL 10V J Figure 11 MLC 64 RS VC D Rear Panel VCM Features J Volume control module connector MLC 64 RS VC D only Connect an Extron amplifier to this 3 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector to enabl...

Page 24: ...wires in the stripping process is critical The ideal length is 3 16 inches 5 mm If it is longer the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit between them If it is shorter the wires can be easil...

Page 25: ...lows At the center top and bottom of the faceplate are tabs which insert into slots on the MLC main board and hold the faceplate in place For each tab a Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Twee...

Page 26: ...ntrol knob You can change the faceplate knob or both on the volume control module as described in the following procedures Replacing the MLC 64 volume control knob NOTE It is not necessary to remove t...

Page 27: ...ule faceplate To change the faceplate on the MLC 64 volume control module you must remove the volume control module from the wallplate 1 Remove the volume control knob from the faceplate see Replacing...

Page 28: ...of the MLC faceplate are two pairs of slots into which two small tabs on either side of the MLC fit Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into one of the side s...

Page 29: ...oved so that the buttons are replaced in rows To replace buttons on the MLC 1 Remove the faceplate from the MLC see Removing and Replacing the Faceplates on page 18 2 From the front of the faceplate p...

Page 30: ...device drivers for information on compatible baud rates and cabling type and distance These communication sheets are accessed via the MLC configuration software and also at www extron com Download ta...

Page 31: ...e stripe in the MLC 62 IR or IR S port Connect the IR emitters to those wires as shown below Two Single IR Emitters One Dual IR Emitter IR Signal Ground Black Wire with White Stripe Black Wire Legend...

Page 32: ...pole Relays connector Ground Ground Signal 110 220 V Rx Tx GROUND Tx IR COMMON 1 1 2 HOST CONFIG RS 232 DIGITAL INPUT Tx PWR 12V 0 2 A MAX RELAYS N O GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND 12 VDC MLC 62 RS D Re...

Page 33: ...Series Configuration Program Help File to select the digital input mode In addition you can program actions on this port so that each time a high or low state is detected one or more functions are per...

Page 34: ...232 control system to the MLC via this 3 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector as follows 1 Wire the RS 232 cable to one of the 3 pole captive screw plugs provided with the MLC as follows Receive wire...

Page 35: ...10 V Vol Mute Ground GND VOL 10V Figure 26 Wiring the Volume Control Module In figure 26 A ground B Volume and mute control with DC voltage The range is 0 to 10 V where 0 V is mute and 10 V is maximum...

Page 36: ...ource for the MLC It should be used for power only during button and port configuration 1 If the MLC has already been installed access the USB port as follows MLC D models Remove the wallplate from th...

Page 37: ...he USB port If the USB driver already exists on your computer select No not this time Figure 31 Found New Hard Wizard Opening Screen Select the Yes this time only radio button if you want your compute...

Page 38: ...using the MLC configuration program see the configuration software help file for information on these procedures To obtain the software see Downloading and Installing the Configuration Software on pag...

Page 39: ...RGB2 INPUTS SET UP PLAY PRG PRG POWER REW TV INPUT PAUSE FF STOP DIR A DIR B SLEEP TV MUTE TIME LEVEL DLY CNT REAR TIME LEVEL UP LEFT RIGHT DOWN SKIP CHAPTER 100 DECK A B EFFECT ON OFF REC PAUSE INPU...

Page 40: ...ue le bo tier d encastrement est correctement mis la terre 1 Mount the electrical junction box in the wall or furniture following the directions provided with the box 2 Run the cables through the elec...

Page 41: ...t so that the locking arms rotate behind the mounting surface until they clamp securely to it Do not overtighten 4 Run the cables through the mounting bracket and attach them 5 Place the MLC D onto th...

Page 42: ...and disconnect power from all devices at the source 4 Place the MLC and VCM units side by side into the mounted electrical box 5 Secure the MLC and VCM to the box using the provided screws in the ova...

Page 43: ...nd bottom of both module boards line up with the four holes on the bracket 6 Insert the four provided silver rounded Phillips head screws through the oval holes in the two MLC boards and then the roun...

Page 44: ...ved on it faces out away from the electrical box If you want to be able to remove the MLC easily from its mounting attach the mounting bracket with Front facing inward toward the junction box 2 Run th...

Page 45: ...e MLC do not reach the metal mounting bracket and the MLC does not snap completely into the wall frame You can remedy this situation by installing a spacer provided with the MLC EU between the metal m...

Page 46: ...tion box Cable Raceway Junction Box Wall Frame Mounting Bracket MLC 62 RS EU VOLUME DISPLAY MUTE LAPTOP OFF ON PC VID EO Spacer Figure 41 Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer 4 Rotate the mounting...

Page 47: ...the Covered MLC D Front Panel Features After the MLC D is mounted the following front panel items are covered by the wallplate IR sensor DIP switches Reset button and USB connector To access these con...

Page 48: ...the MLC between the MLC and the wall frame all the way to the line below the arrow on the tool Extron Extron Insert to line VOLUME DISPLAY OFF ON VIDEO PC MUTE LAPTOP Figure 43 Inserting the Removal T...

Page 49: ...Reset Button If it becomes necessary to reset the MLC to its default factory firmware or to the default configuration settings that were implemented at the factory you can use either the Reset button...

Page 50: ...n and release it quickly momentary press When the reset is finished the Reset LED blinks four times indicating that the reset was successful Resetting to the factory firmware defaults 1 With the MLC p...

Page 51: ...ftware you can create configurations on your computer for your MLC and then upload them to the computer via the MLC USB or Host Config serial port The MLC does not have to be connected to the computer...

Page 52: ...ntaining a list of control software products 3 Click M on the linked alphabet in the middle or at the bottom of the screen 4 On the M software products page scroll to locate MLC 55 62 and 64 Series an...

Page 53: ...A project can be saved copied and edited for example by adding or changing configurations within it You can also create a configuration and add it to an existing project You can start a new project e...

Page 54: ...elect Model Menu Displayed 6 Click OK The main window opens with the device name you entered displayed in the device configuration tree left column Figure 49 The MLC Main Window 1 Device Configuration...

Page 55: ...on the name of the MLC device configuration in the left pane to display it In the title bar the project name is shown as Unnamed Project The asterisk following the name indicates that the project has...

Page 56: ...are stored in the Driver2 folder on your computer located at either c Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 Downloading Drivers Using...

Page 57: ...hide all their drivers click the Expand all or Collapse all button shown at right at the top of either column NOTE When you select a device both the IR and serial drivers for it are downloaded 3 Make...

Page 58: ...click Begin to download the drivers listed in the Driver File panel While the download is in progress The Elapsed Time panel shows the amount of time that has passed since the download process started...

Page 59: ...the Extron Product drop down menu on the Control System Drivers screen select MLC 60 Series 2 Figure 54 Selecting MLC 60 Series from the Device Drivers Drop down Menu 4 From the four additional search...

Page 60: ...arch Criteria 5 Click on the device name whose driver you want to download To download all the drivers in the current package click the Download install for driver package Version n n link NOTE The we...

Page 61: ...tions on the download screens that follow Unless you specify otherwise the driver file is placed at one of the following locations on your computer C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents...

Page 62: ...LC to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF which signals the end of the response character string Controller initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel button pre...

Page 63: ...umber 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 or 10 Buttons are numbered from front panel top left 01 to bottom right 10 NOTE The Mute button on the MLC 64 VC D cannot be configured therefore it has no number X Re...

Page 64: ...represents LED 31 and so on The last digit of the number represents LED 1 On the MLC 62 models the LEDs are numbered as follows LED Number LED Location 1 Transmit red 2 Transmit green 3 4 5 6 Four LE...

Page 65: ...1 through 3 12 13 14 Button row 3 LEDs 1 through 3 15 16 17 Button row 4 LEDs 1 through 3 18 19 20 Button row 5 LEDs 1 through 3 21 through 32 Not used The status is always 0 Each digit in the X5 numb...

Page 66: ...o button 5 Discrete Audio Volume Adjustment on Devices with Volume Tables MLC 62 RS models only Set volume level14 X V Vol X Set volume table level to X X can be up to 3 digits leading zeros are optio...

Page 67: ...X to remain closed on Force relay off X 0 O Rly X 0 Set relay port X to remain open Off View relay state X O X2 Show state X2 of relay port X For X2 0 open 1 closed Digital Input Data Port RS models...

Page 68: ...d X2 each consist of six digits The first three digits are called major numbers and the three digits following the decimal point are minor numbers Whenever the major numbers match they are considered...

Page 69: ...124111104 This example is illustrated in the diagram below In this LED status number for example the first digit on the right LED 1 represents the red Transmit LED Its status is 4 which indicates that...

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