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MUSIC LABORATORY CONTROLLER

MLC-200

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for MLC-200

Page 1: ...MUSIC LABORATORY CONTROLLER MLC 200 Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ting up the MRX7 D 11 5 Setting up the audio network 12 6 Setting up the ML Touch App 15 7 Connecting audio devices 16 8 Operation check 16 9 Mounting MLA 200 onto instruments 18 Installation precautions attaching to the instrument with included screws 18 Installation procedure 18 Installation examples 20 When placed on a flat surface 22 10 Final operation check 23 11 Troubleshooting 24 ...

Page 3: ...before and during setup Preparations Items necessary for building the system MLA 200 One for the instructor and a maximum of 96 for students MRX7 D A maximum of one MLA 200 for the instructor and 24 MLA 200s for students can be connected to one MRX7 D Up to four MRX7 Ds can be connected PoE powered Ethernet switch A power supply of 6 W or more per port is required Ethernet cable CAT5e 1000BASE T o...

Page 4: ... the MRX Setup Manual MRX7 D setup file This file provides the settings for the Music Laboratory System One file per MRX7 D used is required ML Config Tool This software automatically configures the audio network connection between the MRX7 Ds and MLA 200s Install this software on a Windows computer Dante Controller Use to change the audio network setup manually for special settings and to check t...

Page 5: ...r communicates with each device via Wi Fi For that reason the network must include a wireless access point The wireless access point used here must be able to perform the DHCP server function of assigning addresses to both wireless devices and LAN devices Connect the wireless access point to the Windows computer and then set it up 2 1 Connect the computer and wireless access point with an Ethernet...

Page 6: ...n slowly open the cover 3 2 Set the DIP switch The switches of the DIP switch are set to ON when it is down and OFF when it is up As a default all switches are set to OFF up NOTE Be sure to view the DIP switch in its proper orientation Set the DIP switch for each MLA 200 according to the following tables For your convenience please go to your favorite browser and use our MLA 200 Student Number Hel...

Page 7: ... OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON Student 9 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF Student 10 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON Student 11 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Student 12 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON Student 13 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF Student 14 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON Student 15 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Student 16 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON Student 17 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF Student 18 OF...

Page 8: ...ent 33 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Student 34 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON Student 35 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Student 36 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON Student 37 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF Student 38 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Student 39 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Student 40 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON Student 41 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Student 42 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON Stu...

Page 9: ...ON ON ON Student 59 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF Student 60 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON Student 61 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF Student 62 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON Student 63 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Student 64 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Student 65 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Student 66 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON Student 67 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Student 68 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON O...

Page 10: ...N OFF ON OFF OFF Student 84 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Student 85 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF Student 86 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON Student 87 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Student 88 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON Student 89 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF Student 90 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON Student 91 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Student 92 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON Student 93 OFF ON OFF OFF ON...

Page 11: ...ort at 1 800 292 2982 and when prompted to choose a support department enter code 44 for assistance and important configuration downloads 4 1 Before turning on MRX7 D set the rotary switch and DIP switch Specify the following settings MRX7 D ID 1 instructor and students 1 to 24 Rotary switch 1 DIP switch All switches set to OFF up ...

Page 12: ... Dante audio network its high degree of flexibility requires knowledge about audio networks Therefore the dedicated software ML Config Tool is used in the MLC200 Music Laboratory System to make setup easier Download the ML Config Tool Software here Yamaha io MLCdownloads 5 1 Connect all MLA 200s to Ethernet switches The STATUS indicator flashes while the device is starting up The indicator lights ...

Page 13: ... 16 students NOTE Before making connections be sure to complete the procedure in 3 Setting up MLA 200s Page 6 The changes to the DIP switch settings are applied when the Ethernet cable is connected and the MLA 200 is turned on Before changing the settings unplug the Ethernet cable from the MLA 200 ...

Page 14: ... 200 for the instructor with the number of devices for Area 1 Area 1 can be set between 5 4 Click the Confirm button The software automatically checks that the MRX7 Ds and MLA 200s are correctly set up If they are correctly set up Succeed appears in the Output box on the right side of the window If this does not appear return to the previous steps and check each of the settings 5 5 Check that Succ...

Page 15: ... Guide 6 1 Download ML Touch from the App Store 6 2 Tap the ML Touch icon to start the application The initial setup window appears Then if there are no problems the Home window appears If an error appears check the following Are the MLA 200s connected correctly and are there no duplicate Unit IDs If an error appeared the Home window does not appear Exit ML Touch and then start it again If the iPa...

Page 16: ...efer to Euroblock plug connection in the MRX7 D Owner s Manual When using multiple MRX7 Ds connect them via their YDIF ports 7 3 Turn on the MRX78 D When using multiple MRX7 D turn them on in order starting with ID 1 7 4 Turn on the power amplifier powered speakers 7 5 Start ML Touch 7 6 Adjust the volume of the power amplifier At this time adjust the volume to check that the connection has been m...

Page 17: ...es continued 8 Operation check If no sound is heard from the speakers return to the previous steps and perform each one again This completes the connection of the audio devices 8 Operation check Refer to page 10 of Quick Setup Guide for Testing and Troubleshooting ...

Page 18: ... side panel face downward Install so that there is no interference with headphones or connectors on the instrument Install so that the knobs of the MLA 200 and connected cables do not extend past the body of the instrument Be careful not to trip over connected cables while performing operations Be sure to use the included screws for the installation In order to prevent wood parts of the instrument...

Page 19: ...f 2 5 mm at the center of the screw holes positioned at least 15 mm inside the edge of the stand leg Be careful not to drill the holes too deep In addition be sure to drill all four holes NOTE If the exterior of the instrument has a polished mirror finish also countersink the holes to about 6 to 6 5 mm in diameter 9 3 Drive in the center screw about halfway 9 4 Hook the guide hole at the center of...

Page 20: ...hten the other screws 9 6 Tighten the center screw last 9 7 Make sure that no screw is loose This completes the installation onto the instrument Installation examples Mounted with screws at the top This is the most common installation method Use this method when the stand leg of the instrument is wide ...

Page 21: ...ore between the center screw and the edge of the stand and install by using all four screws Mounted with screws at the bottom If the instrument has a thin stand mount the MLA 200 with the screws at the top or at the bottom using this installation method With this method also maintain a distance of 15 mm or more between the center screw and the edge of the stand and install by using all four screws...

Page 22: ... be sure to attach the included rubber feet to prevent slipping The installation positions should be about 15 mm inside each edge as shown below Be sure to attach all four Caution Less than 15 mm Less than 15 mm Position the MLA 200 so that no one will trip and nothing will catch on the cables If the MLA 200 falls it may be damaged or cause injuries ...

Page 23: ...s operation check is the same as that described in 8 Operation check Page 18 but this time the operation is checked after setting up the system in the classroom 10 1 Check that the MLA 200 for the instructor as well as audio devices such as the microphone or CD player can be operated from ML Touch 10 2 Check the communication between ML Touch and the MLA 200s for students This completes the final ...

Page 24: ... the Headphone input Jack Make sure the microphone is completely inserted The sound from the microphone is not transmitted to the other party A microphone headset that is not compatible with the CTIA standard is being used Change to a microphone headset compati ble with the CTIA standard A conversion cable that converts from the OMTP standard to the CTIA standard is being used The microphone heads...

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