Extron Electronics MLC 104 IP Plus Series Setup Guide - Manual

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MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide
The Extron MLC 104 IP Plus Series MediaLink ® Controller integrates Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users
to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. It includes an
embedded web server, serial ports, and configurable digital I/O ports for use in applications that require control and
monitoring of multiple devices within an AV system.
The MLC 104 IP Plus series of controllers are configured using the free Extron Global Configurator (GC) software. The
MLCs integrate seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer
® Enterprise (GVE) software and the free GlobalViewer web-based AV
resource management softwarefor remote control applications. Global Configurator and other useful software applications
are available at
www.extron.com .
A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the end of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the
MLC 104 IP Plus Series User Guide, available at
www.extron.com .
Panels and Features
12
3
GROUND
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
IR OUT
GROUND
SCP
GROUND
Tx
Rx DISPL
AY
RS-232/IR
A B C D
E
COMM LIN
K
AB
ML
S
RS-232
POWE
R
12V
DIGI
TA
L
I/O
IR IN
Tx
GROUND
Rx
+12V IN
PRESS
TAB
WITH
TWEEKER
TO
REMO
VE
LAN
PRE
SS
T
AB
WI
TH
TWEEKER
TO
RE
M
O
VE
LAN
CONFIG
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MLC 104 IP PLUS
ON VCR
DVD
PC
OFF
1
2
3
4
RESET
RUN
100
IR
Right Side
Rear Panel
Left Side
Top Panel
Front
Panel
Display On and
Off Buttons
Volume Knob
and LEDs
IR Learning
Receiver
Config (RS-232
host control) Port
Input Selection
Buttons
LAN (IP) Port
Reset Button
(recessed)
Reset LED
Digital I/O Ports (3)
Power Input (12 VDC)
Control Module/IR/SCP
Port (COMM LINK)
Display or
Projector Control Port
MLS Switcher Port
Top Panel
Contents
MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide 1
Panels and Features 1
Cabling and Features 2
Control — Projector or Display 2
Control — Control Modules,
SCP Control Panels (COMM Link Port) 2
Control — Digital Input or Output (I/O) 2
Control — MLS Switcher (MLS RS-232 Port) 3
Power 3
Control — LAN (Ethernet) 3
Control — Serial (Config) 4
About Global Configurator (GC) 4
What It Does 4
What To Set Up in GC 4
Configuration 5
Resources 5
Obtaining Control Drivers 5
Instructions, Information, and Assistance 5
Configuring for Network Communication 5
Network Configuration Options 5
Network Configuration Using ARP 5
Mounting 6
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation 6