Extron Electronics MLC 60 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 5)

Contents
Introduction ......................................................... 1
About This Guide ................................................ 1
About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers . 1
MLC Models ................................................... 1
Features .......................................................... 3
MLC Configuration Software .......................... 5
Device Drivers ................................................. 5
Application Diagrams ...................................... 5
System Requirements .......................................... 7
Features, Installation, and Operation ....... 8
Installation Overview ........................................... 8
Front and Left Side Panels ................................... 9
MLC D Front Panels......................................... 9
MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front a
nd Side Panels .............................................. 11
Buttons ......................................................... 13
Rear Panel Features ........................................... 14
Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Only .................................... 16
MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module
Rear Panel .................................................... 16
Installation ........................................................ 17
Removing and Replacing the Faceplates ........ 17
Replacing Buttons ......................................... 21
Wiring for RS-232 Control
(RS Models Only) .......................................... 22
Wiring for IR Control ..................................... 23
Wiring the Relays Port (RS Models Only) ........ 23
Wiring the Digital Input Port
(RS Models Only) .......................................... 24
Wiring the Host/Config Port .......................... 25
Wiring the Volume Control Module
(MLC 64 RS VC D Only) ................................ 26
Connecting Power to the MLC ...................... 26
Configuring the MLC via the USB Port .............. 27
IR Learning .................................................... 30
Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers ........... 31
Mounting an MLC 62 D ............................... 31
Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D .................... 33
Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the
MLC 62 RS MK ............................................ 35
Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using
Spacers (Optional) ........................................ 36
Accessing Covered Panel Features After
Mounting ........................................................ 38
Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel
Features ....................................................... 38
Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel
Features ....................................................... 38
Front Panel Security Lockout ............................. 39
Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons ......... 39
Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button ....... 40
Software-based Configuration .................. 41
About the MLC Configuration Program ............ 41
Computer System Requirements ................... 41
Installing the Configuration Software ................ 42
Downloading and Installing the Software
from the Web .............................................. 42
Installing the Software from the DVD ........... 42
Starting the Configuration Software ................. 43
Accessing the Help File .................................. 45
Obtaining Device Drivers ................................... 46
Downloading Drivers Using the
Configuration Program ............................... 46
Downloading Drivers from the Disc ............... 49
Downloading Drivers from the Web .............. 52
SIS Control .......................................................... 54
Host-to-Controller Communications .................. 54
Controller-initiated Messages ........................ 54
Error Responses............................................. 54
Using the Command and Response Table .......... 55
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 55
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands ...................................................... 58
Reference Information .................................. 62
Specifications .................................................... 62
MLC 62 Series Specifications ......................... 62
MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications ..................... 66
Part Numbers and Accessories ........................... 69
Included Parts ............................................... 69
Accessories ................................................... 72
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