User Guide
MLC 55 Series
MediaLink
®
MediaLink Controllers
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Страница 1: ...User Guide MLC 55 Series MediaLink MediaLink Controllers 68 2633 01 Rev B 01 15 ...
Страница 2: ...cto avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del producto lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica ATENCIÓN Este símbolo cuando se utiliza en el producto avisa al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el equipo Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad ...
Страница 3: ...of their respective owners The following registered trademarks registered service marks SM and trademarks TM are the property of RGB Systems Inc or Extron Electronics Registered Trademarks AVTrac Cable Cubby CrossPoint eBUS EDID Manager EDID Minder Extron Flat Field GlobalViewer Hideaway Inline IP Intercom IP Link Key Minder LockIt MediaLink PlenumVault PoleVault PowerCage Pure3 Quantum SoundField...
Страница 4: ...s of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide 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 208 132 180 48 bytes 32 times 2ms TTL 32 C Program Files Extron Variables are written in slanted form as shown here ping xxx xxx xxx xxx t SOH R Data STX Co...
Страница 5: ...r Responses 40 Using the Command and Response Table 41 Symbol Definitions 41 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands 43 Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 About the MLC 55 Series MediaLink Controllers 1 MLC Models 1 Features 3 MLC 55 62 and 64 Series Configuration Software 3 Device Drivers 4 Application Diagrams 4 Installation and Operation 5 Installation Overview 5 Front Panels 6 MLC 55 RS and...
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Страница 7: ...uration program 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 the controller The MLC 55 RS VC model has in addition to the configurable buttons a volume control module with a volume control knob An Extron amplifier with remote volume port capability can be connected...
Страница 8: ... the same configuration program All models can be controlled by pressing the front panel buttons or via a host device using USB communication and simple ASCII commands Simple Instruction Set SIS In addition to the buttons the volume control knob on the MLC 55 RS VC can be used to raise and lower the volume of an Extron amplifier capable of remote volume control Faceplate alternative The MLC 55 Ser...
Страница 9: ...S MK models have individual Volume Up and Down buttons for audio level control The MLC 55 RS VC has a volume control module with a knob to control the audio level for an Extron amplifier that is enabled for remote volume control Toggling Buttons can be placed in toggle mode which adds flexibility by enabling two different sets of commands to be executed with alternating presses of the button Inact...
Страница 10: ...e commands can be used to configure the MLC to control the device see the configuration program help file to configure the MLC using IR Learning Application Diagrams STANDBY ON PQLS HDMI OPEN CLOSE FL OFF USB WiFi 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY Extron ON PC VIDEO OFF VOL VOL Extron MLC 55 RS MediaLink Controller with RS 232 and IR Projector with Internal Speakers Blu ray Player PC HDMI with Embedded Audio HDMI w...
Страница 11: ...ormed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national building codes fire and safety codes and local and national electrical codes Toute installation électrique devrait être effectuée par un personnel qualifié conformément aux codes du bâtiment aux codes incendie et sécurité et aux codes électriques locaux et nationaux 1 Prepare the installation site as follows a Measure and cut the h...
Страница 12: ...e MLC 55 62 and 64 Configuration Program help file for these procedures To access the help file see Downloading and Installing the Configuration Program 11 When finished configuring remove the USB cable 12 Test the system press the MLC buttons watch the display and listen to the audio output to determine whether the connected devices are responding correctly powering on and off switching inputs an...
Страница 13: ... the Faceplates A Display Power On and Off buttons B IR Learning sensor C Input Selection buttons D Reset LED E Reset button F Volume buttons MLC RS 55 G Volume control knob MLC 55 RS VC H USB Configuration port I Power On button identification nub J Mute button MLC 55 RS VC MLC 55 RS MK Front Panel E RESET ON OFF PC VOL VOL VIDEO A A B B C C D D E E F F H H I I Figure 5 MLC 55 RS MK Front Panel B...
Страница 14: ...he connected device is warming up 30 seconds by default When the Off button is pressed it blinks slowly while the device is cooling down 60 seconds by default When this delay period has elapsed the power button that was pressed remains brightly lit In addition the On button blinks red slowly if the MLC detects incompatibility between the firmware and software versions By default these two buttons ...
Страница 15: ...e Power On button be identified by touch J Mute button MLC 55 RS VC only By default this button is in Toggle mode on the MLC 55 RS VC to mute and unmute the volume on a connected Extron amplifier with remote volume port capability It is also configured to light red when active see the MLC 55 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program help file for more information on toggle switch mode and to program ...
Страница 16: ...ies Configuration Program help file for detailed procedures for configuring the buttons See Downloading and Installing the Configuration Program on page 30 to obtain the program Rear Panels See the descriptions on the next page for information on each rear panel connector See Wiring the Rear Panel Connectors on page 12 for connection information MLC 55 RS MLC 55 RS VC A A B B B B C C A A B B A A F...
Страница 17: ...ther power supply capable of providing 12 VDC power to this 2 pole captive screw connector ATTENTION Do not connect power to the unit until you have read the CAUTION AND ATTENTION notices on page 15 Ne branchez pas l alimentation au l unité avant d avoir lu les mises en garde ATTENTION de la page 15 C Volume control connector MLC 55 RS VC only Connect an Extron amplifier to this 3 pole 3 5 mm capt...
Страница 18: ...nnect a display device or switcher to this port as follows 1 Connect the Tx pin of the MLC connector to the Rx pin of the output device 2 Connect the MLC G ground pin to the ground pin of the output device Ground G Transmit Tx Ground G Receive Rx Display Device MLC 55 Rear Panel Figure 10 Connecting a Display Device to the RS 232 Port of an MLC 55 RS See the communication sheets for your device dr...
Страница 19: ...the MLC insert one ground wire black and one IR signal wire black with a white stripe in the MLC 55 IR port then connect the IR emitters to those wires as shown in figure 12 Two Single IR Emitters One Dual IR Emitter IR Signal Ground Black Wire with White Stripe Black Wire Legend VCR DVD Player IR Signal Ground Figure 12 IR Emitters for the MLC 55 Series For IR control there can be a maximum of 50...
Страница 20: ...f amplifier to use Use shielded cable for audio connections to avoid inducing noise 1 Wire a 3 pole captive screw connector provided to an audio cable as shown in figure 14 Amplifier Rear Panel MLC 55 RS VC Rear Panel V C G V C G 10V 50mA V C G Figure 14 Wiring the Volume Control Module In figure 14 V 10 VDC reference voltage C Volume and mute control with DC voltage G ground 2 Plug the wired conn...
Страница 21: ... Electrical Code Part 1 Section 16 Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s applique au National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 article 725 et au Canadian Electrical Code partie 1 section 16 The power supply must be located within the same vicinity as the Extron AV processing equipment in an ordinary location Pollution Degree 2 secured to a podium a desk or an equipment...
Страница 22: ...ouch causing a short circuit between them If they are any shorter the wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws La longueur des câbles exposés est primordiale lorsque l on entreprend de les dénuder La longueur idéale est de 5 mm 3 16 inches S ils sont un peu plus longs les câbles exposés pourraient se toucher et provoquer un court circuit S ils sont un peu plus ...
Страница 23: ...you must remove the faceplate To detach the faceplate from the unit grasp the unit firmly with one hand and with the other hand pull the faceplate off the MLC metal mounting plate starting with a corner Removing the Faceplate from a Mounted Unit After an MLC has been mounted the faceplate lies flat against the mounting surface so that it is difficult to grasp it and pull it off of the unit To remo...
Страница 24: ... and Replacing the Faceplate on the previous page 2 Remove the knob by grasping it firmly and pulling it away from the unit until it is free of its magnet 3 Align the ridge inside the replacement knob located behind the dot on the knob with the groove on the potentiometer see figure 18 4 If necessary rotate the knob until its ridge slides into the potentiometer groove and the magnet pulls the knob...
Страница 25: ...he cap pops off of the diffuser 4 Remove the current label from inside the button cap and replace it with the new one TIP To avoid damaging the button label when removing it turn the button cap upside down and tap it on a hard surface until the label falls out Alternatively insert into the button cap a lightly adhesive tape or gum product that will temporarily adhere to the label to pick up and pu...
Страница 26: ...ble between the USB Config port and a USB port on the computer ON OFF RESET E PC VOL VOL VIDEO MLC 55 Front Panel Without Faceplate USB Cable USB Type A USB Mini B USB 1 USB Ports PC Figure 20 Connecting the MLC 55 to a Computer 3 If this is the first time you have connected an MLC 55 to this USB port on your computer the Found New Hardware Wizard opens On the first screen select the No not this t...
Страница 27: ... USB port You do not see the wizard again unless you connect the MLC 55 to a different USB port on your computer 6 Configure the MLC ports and buttons as desired using the MLC 55 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program see the program help file for information on these procedures To obtain the software see Downloading and Installing the Configuration Program on page 30 7 When finished configuring d...
Страница 28: ...on an MLC 55 RS To prepare for IR Learning remove the faceplate see Removing and Replacing the Faceplate on page 17 To set up the MLC for IR Learning use the MLC 55 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program see the configuration program help file for the procedures Mounting the MLC 55 Series Controllers When the system has been cabled configured and tested the MLC can be installed in a wall or furnit...
Страница 29: ...LAY Extron Mounting to a Junction Box Figure 24 Mounting an MLC 55 RS to a Junction Box MK External Junction Box Wall Faceplate MLC 55 RS MK Extron DISPLAY E RESET VIDEO VOL PC VOL OFF ON Figure 25 Mounting an MLC 55 RS MK to an External Junction Box MLC 55 Series MediaLink Controllers Installation and Operation 23 ...
Страница 30: ...e next page Place the spacer against the back of the metal mounting plate aligning the mounting holes or slots at the top and bottom of the spacer with those of the MLC metal plate MLC 55 RS EU Most European junction boxes are provided with their mounting screws inserted partway Align the round portion of the slots in the MLC mounting plate with the heads of the four mounting screws on the box Pla...
Страница 31: ...ing Bracket NOTE Do not use the spacer when mounting the MLC to a mud ring as this can prevent the faceplate from lying flat against the mounting surface 1 Cut a hole in the mounting surface large enough for the provided mounting bracket one gang size for the MLC 55 RS two gang size for the MLC 55 RS VC The cutout dimensions are MLC 55 RS one gang 2 16 W x 3 88 H 5 49 cm W x 9 85 cm H MLC 55 RS VC...
Страница 32: ...Junction Box E RESET OFF ON VIDEO VOL PC VOL Extron DISPLAY Metal Spacer Figure 28 Mounting the MLC 55 RS EU in a Raceway To mount the MLC 55 RS EU in the raceway with the spacer 1 Mount a two gang EU junction box in the raceway 2 Pull all cables through the junction box and spacer 3 Disconnect power from all devices at the source and connect all cables to the MLC 4 With the MLC front panel facing...
Страница 33: ...Program Help File and SIS commands see the Front Panel Lockout commands on page 44 Resetting 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 the Reset button SIS commands see the Reset SIS command on page 44 or the configuration program see the MLC 55 62 and 64 Series Configuration Pr...
Страница 34: ...lease it immediately momentary press When the reset is finished the Reset LED blinks green four times indicating that the reset was successful Resetting to the factory firmware version NOTE This procedure does not reset the configuration on the device 1 With the MLC powered off press and hold the Reset button 2 Continue to hold the button while applying power to the MLC 3 When the reset is complet...
Страница 35: ...ar panel ports and to update firmware Using this program you can create configurations on your computer for your MLC and then upload them to the MLC via the front panel USB port The MLC does not have to be connected to the computer while you are creating the configurations See Installation and Operation beginning on page 5 for pin assignments and other details on the configuration ports See the co...
Страница 36: ...M is displayed below the alphabet 4 Scroll to find MLC 55 62 and 64 Series then click the Download link at the far right on the line 5 On the next screen fill in the required information 6 Click the Download MLC_55_62_and_64_Setupvnxnxn exe button 7 If the File Download Security Warning dialog box appears click Run to begin downloading the installer file NOTE If you want to save the installation f...
Страница 37: ...rations for one or more MLCs A configuration must be created within a new or existing project 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 either when first opening the MLC program or while the program is open and another project is active To star...
Страница 38: ... with Select Model Menu Displayed 6 Click OK The MLC 55 62 and 64 Series main window opens with the device name you entered displayed in the device configuration tree in the left panel 1 Figure 33 The MLC 55 Series Main Window MLC 55 Series MediaLink Controllers Software based Configuration 32 ...
Страница 39: ...at you will use to configure the MLC 55 see the configuration program help file for explanations of their contents Front Panel Configure the front panel buttons and assign all commands to them Port Configuration Select and configure the port to which the display device or switcher will be connected Advanced Configuration Adjust parameters for inactivity periods powering on and off and volume adjus...
Страница 40: ...he Driver2 folder on your computer located at Windows XP c Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents Extron Driver2 Windows 7 or 8 1 c Users Public Documents Extron Driver2 Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration Program The easiest way to obtain the drivers for your devices is via the MLC configuration program You can do this at any time while the program is open regardless of whether...
Страница 41: ... all their drivers click the Expand all or Collapse all buttons 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 any desired optional selections Select the Auto check for new subscribed drivers check box if you want the MLC to continually check for and download any updates to your subscribed drivers When a new vers...
Страница 42: ... Driver File panel While the download is in progress The Elapsed Time panel see figure 39 1 shows the amount of time that has passed since the download process started The Progress Bar 2 indicates the progress of the download As each new driver is downloaded its designation in the Status panel changes to Completed 3 6 When the Progress Bar see figure 39 1 and the Status panel 2 indicate that the d...
Страница 43: ... website at www extron com and click the Download tab see figure 40 1 2 On the Download screen click the Control System Drivers link 2 on the left sidebar or the Control System Drivers icon 3 Figure 40 Control System Drivers Links on the Download Screen The Control System Drivers page opens MLC 55 Series MediaLink Controllers Software based Configuration 37 ...
Страница 44: ...Protocol Type menu select IR Serial or All From the Manufacturer menu select the manufacturer of the device for which you are downloading the drivers or All to select all device manufacturers From the Product Category menu select the type of device for example video projector or All From the Model menu select the device model name or number or All As you make each selection the driver list below c...
Страница 45: ...tting all the drivers currently available use the configuration program to download the drivers see Downloading the Drivers using the Configuration Program on page 34 6 On the Download Center screen enter the requested information and click the Download drivername button 7 Follow the directions on the download screens that follow Unless you specify otherwise the driver file is placed at one of the...
Страница 46: ...the command and sends a response to the host device Most responses from the MLC 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 press takes place the MLC responds by sending a message to the host indicating what selection was entered No response is requi...
Страница 47: ...CR LF carriage return with line feed hex 0D 0A or Soft carriage return no line feed hex 0D Space E or W Escape key hex 1B NOTE Unless otherwise indicated commands are not case sensitive X Button number 01 02 03 04 05 06 Buttons are numbered from front panel top left 01 to bottom right 06 DISPLAY 1 2 4 6 3 5 DISPLAY 1 4 6 2 3 5 MLC 55 RS EU MLC 55 RS MLC 55 RS VC MLC 55 RS MK Button Configurations ...
Страница 48: ...or minus sign No blank or space characters are permitted X Factory default product name MLC 55 RS MLC 55 RS VC MLC 55 RS EU MLC 55 RS MK X Firmware version number displayed to two decimal places n nn X Firmware compatibility version number a 3 digit number listed to three decimal places nnn nnn X1 Device configuration compatibility version number a 3 digit number listed to three decimal places nnn...
Страница 49: ...et volume level X V Vol X Set volume table level to X X is the volume step number to which the volume is being set varying with the device volume table It can be up to 3 digits with leading zeros optional NOTE Only positive values are allowed Volume table levels start with 0 zero Setting a discrete volume level that is outside of the volume table range results in an E13 error response Increment vo...
Страница 50: ...uously Disable panel identify E 0 0 IDFY Idfy 0 0 Disable identify mode All buttons stop blinking View identify mode E 0 IDFY X View identify mode status X of the connected MLC For X 0 identify mode disabled The buttons are not blinking 1 identify mode enabled The buttons are blinking Device Naming Set unit name E X CN Ipn X Set name X for the MLC X can be up to 24 alphanumeric characters The firs...
Страница 51: ... three digits are called major numbers and the 3 digits following the decimal point are minor numbers Whenever the major numbers match they are considered to be compatible The minor numbers are used to track changes that have been made but do not affect compatibility However if the minor numbers do not match the version may not be backward compatible See Updating Firmware in the configuration prog...
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