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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................... 1-1 About the MLC 206 ......................1-2 Features and Options ......................1-2 Standard features ......................1-2 Options and accessories ..................... 1-2 MediaLink System Application Examples .............. 1-3 Chapter 2 •...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Table of Contents, cont’d Command/response table for advanced instructions (for the Windows ® -based control program) ..............4-8 Control Software for Windows ® .................. 4-9 Installing the software ...................... 4-9 Using the control program ....................4-9 User Mode .........................
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics ™ MediaLink Controllers Chapter One Introduction About the MLC 206 Features and Options MediaLink System Application Examples www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Introduction About the MLC 206 The Extron MediaLink™ Controller (MLC 206) provides infrared (IR) and RS-232 remote control of a display device, contact closure control of items in a room, tally outputs, and MediaLink Switcher control. Some models of Extron system switchers can also be slaved to the controller.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics MediaLink System Application Examples Extron MLC 206 AAP & Controller Control Module(s) Relay Control VCR CONTROL PLAY PAUSE STOP DISPLAY POWER Projector VOLUME Portable MAX/ DVD CONTROL PLAY NEXT PAUSE STOP RS-232 Extron Control MLC 206 AAP MediaLink Controller Composite S-video...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Introduction, cont’d Relay Control Projector RS-232 Control Video Audio Emitter Laptop Video Audio SCREEN POSITION DOWN STOP RS-232 DISPLAY MLA-VC10 POWER MLC/RS-232 AUX. IMAGE VIDEO MUTE POWER VOLUME AUX. AUTO MAX/ VCR CONTROL SYNC POWER/ PLAY PAUSE STOP...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation Installation Overview Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. UL CAUTION Listed electrical boxes are recommended. See “UL Requirements” below. To install and set up a MediaLink Controller, follow these steps: If applicable, prepare the installation site: cut a hole in the wall/furniture, install the electrical box or mud ring, and prepare the cables.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation Procedures The MLC can be installed into a wall, a Euro Channel, or furniture, or, if an optional faceplate is used, it can be mounted directly in furniture or an equipment rack. Follow the instructions appropriate to the mounting option you have selected. Templates for optional faceplates are not detailed in this manual.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d If you are using a wall box, insert the wall box into the opening, and attach it to the wall stud/furniture with nails or screws, leaving the front edge flush with the outer wall or furniture surface.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Replacing labels The backlit input selection labels are inaccessible once the MLC is installed into a wall or furniture. The faceplate must be removed to gain access to the labels. Use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the four faceplate attachment screws, and keep them for later use.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d Rear/bottom panel cable connections MLC 206 rear view MLC 206 bottom view Configuration port — This port is used for system configuration and for loading control files into the MLC. Connect a host computer, third party control system, or a terminal such as a personal digital assistant to the MLC via this rear panel 9-pin HD female RS-232 connector.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Modulated IR To IR Broadcaster Ground with Emitter port +12VDC output (#60-272-02) IR control port A B C D E For the IR Broadcaster with emitter port To the projector's Demodulated IR Ground wired remote port (Connector type and pin configurations may vary depending on the...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d Black Grey Purple Blue To the To the Green MLC 206 projector Yellow UC Cable Orange Brown Connector Shell Shield Color Pin # UC 50', 100', 200' Cable Color Codes Room/relay control connections Relay connector —...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics The control modules are Architectural Adapter Plate modules that can be connected to the MLC to control devices such as VCR, tape, or DVD players, or provide limited control of an optional MLS 306/506 Series switcher, or other devices.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d Extron switcher control connections Contact closure Tally Out(put) connector — To effectively add more A/V inputs to a projector, you aren’t limited to using a MediaLink switcher. If desired, attach an Extron switcher that accepts contact closure control to this 3.5 mm, 6 pole direct insertion captive screw connector.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics If you are not using an optional switcher, connect an external power supply (12VDC, 1 A maximum) to this port to power the MLC as shown in the following diagram. Ground ( ) +12VDC input An external power supply MLS/Power...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d POWER MLS100Series Switcher MLC/RS-232 INPUTS OUTPUT AUDIO INPUTS AUX/MIX CONTROL/ Power Port MONO POWER MLS 103 V .5A MAX MLS 103 V Rear Panel External Power Supply +12VDC input Ground ( ) 250 ft (76.2 m) max.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Pinout guide The illustration below summarizes the pin assignments of all of the MLC’s bottom panel connectors that are covered in detail on pages 2-6 to 2-12. Modulated IR signal (carrier & signal) To IR Emitter(s), Power sense/display power detection an IR Broadcaster, the projector's wired...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d Application diagram An example of one way to connect accessories to the controller is shown in the photo below. The Config port is not shown with an RS-232 cable attached because that connection is only required during setup. This system includes an MLC mounted in an optional faceplate (MLM-LAAP) that holds two control modules (IRCMs, ACMs, and/or RCMs), and an additional control module is connected to the upper IRCM and mounted in another location.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring With power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC into the wall or furniture. Mount the MLC to the wall box or mud ring mounting bracket with the provided machine screws (as shown in the following illustrations), or attach it directly to the furniture with wood or metal screws.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installation, cont’d Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture Attach the optional lectern mounting faceplate to the MLC with machine screws, as described on page 2-4 in “Replacing faceplates and labels” in this chapter. With power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC into the wall or furniture.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Mounting the MLC in a Euro Channel With power disconnected at the source, insert the MLC 206 EC or MLC 206 AAP EC into the Euro Channel. For wider types of Euro Channels, you may need to insert a spacer plate first. Mount the controller to the Euro Channel by attaching the faceplate to the two backing plates using four #4-40 mounting screws.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics ™ MediaLink Controllers Chapter Three Operation Projector Control Front Panel Features and Operation Optional Control Modules and MLA Remote www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operation Projector Control The MLC 206 can control a projector or other display device by using IR or RS-232 control. The MLC must be configured for projector control in one of the following ways before it will send commands to the projector: •...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics The MLC 206 is shown in the following examples, but the features and operation are the same for all MLC models. DISPLAY POWER Laptop VOLUME MAX/ Extron MLC 206 MediaLink Controller DISPLAY POWER Input selection buttons and backlit labels — From VOLUME the upper left to lower right these buttons are MAX/...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operation, cont’d pressing the button when the MLC is in the secondary mode or via the Windows-based software. The corresponding label flashes when a command associated with a button is executed. Relay triggering — A relay can be associated with a button. The relay can be triggered by pressing a button only when the MLC is in primary mode, or it can be triggered via the control software.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics either an input selection button or display power-up or display power- down. See chapter two for information on the relays, and see chapter four and the control software for details on changing settings for the relays. Additional and secondary functions —...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operation, cont’d The buttons on the optional MLA-Remote duplicate the MLC’s front panel controls and also those of two Control Modules (IRCMs) for normal operation. The MLA-Remote can also be used to control a MediaLink Switcher (MLS). The controller, control module, or switcher responds to commands from the MLA-Remote as if the corresponding button or knob were pressed or turned on the controller or switcher.
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MLC responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host. The MLC-initiated messages are listed here (underlined). (C) 2001, Extron Electronics, MediaLink Controller, Vx.xx The MLC sends the copyright message when it first powers on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics E16 – Unit is busy E23 – Checksum error. Using the command/response tables The command/response tables below and on the following pages list valid command ASCII codes, the MLC’s responses to the host, and a description of the command’s function or the results of executing the command.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to MLC) (MLC to host) Volume adjustment Set the output volume Specify the volume for the audio output. Example: Vol082 Example: set volume to 82.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics The syntax for setting a special function is __ * # where __ is the function number and is the value. To view a function’s setting, use __#, where __ is the function number. In the following table the values of variable are different for each command/function.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command Response values (host to MLC) (MLC to host) and additional descriptions Audio settings Audio mute on/off 10 * AudMute* 0 = no (audio doesn’t mute when w/display power display power is off or unmute when display power is on).
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command Response values (host to MLC) (MLC to host) and additional descriptions IRCM-DV+ address 2, address 1 button association Associate MLC buttons w/IRCM-DV+ 25* DVA_VMap* Associate specific MLC buttons with the VCR and DVD halves of the IRCM-DV+ which has...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for advanced instructions (for the Windows-based control program) Data downloads/uploads are initiated by sending a series of hex commands to the host RS-232 port of the MLC. The Windows-based control program uses these commands mainly to load and save driver data and system configuration settings.
To run the control program, double-click on the MediaLnk Control Pgm icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. The Comm menu appears on the screen. Click on the comm port that is connected to the MLC’s RS-232 port.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d User Mode The User Mode screen, shown below, includes the most frequently used controls: it emulates the MLC 206 front panel for primary mode functions (input selection, projector power control, volume control, relay toggling), and it emulates the MediaLink Control Modules.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Switcher (MLS) Config The Switcher (MLS) Config screen, shown below, only becomes available if an optional MediaLink Switcher is connected to the MLC. It allows you to make switcher-specific adjustments without having to use the switcher’s front panel controls.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Controller (MLC) Config The Controller (MLC) Config screen, shown below, is the most important part of the MediaLink Control Program. This is where you configure the controller and the control modules, and initiate IR learning. green dot in the middle of a button indicates that RS-232 codes have been associated with that button.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Primary and secondary modes The MLC Buttons area in the lower left of this screen lets you select between primary and secondary modes. A button can have one code stored in its memory for primary mode, and another code stored for secondary mode.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d IR learning The MLC can “learn” commands in order to control the projector or to control devices such as VCRs, audio tape players, or DVD players. For the MLC 206, IR learning is only necessary if there are no RS-232 codes available for that projector or if you need to customize the driver.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics During IR learning hold the device’s remote control 4” to 14” (10 cm to 36 cm) away from and directly in front of the MLC’s IR pickup device. You may need to experiment to determine the best IR learning distance for each remote control.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Macros: associating MLC and control module buttons with each other Basic configuration, covered in the rest of this chapter, will meet your needs for most installations. In a standard installation a single control command is sent each time an MLC front panel button (in primary or secondary mode) or control module button is pressed, or the Volume knob is turned.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Select a “trigger” button that has been programmed with IR code (shown in dull red) or RS-232 code (shown in green). This is the button you want to push to trigger both button’s commands. Hold the mouse button down as you drag the trigger button across the screen to the desired “destination”...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d The trigger and destination buttons change to lighter shades of green or red once they have been associated with each other. Tied buttons can be identified by their lighter shade of red or green, and by the destination button number displayed on the tied trigger and destination buttons.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics You can daisy chain trigger-destination ties together to allow multiple control commands to be sent as a result of one button press. For example, you could tie the PowerOn button to the TV/VCR button of a DVD control module and then tie the DVD TV/VCR button to the TV/VCR button of a VCR control module , as shown in this example:...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Advanced Projector Config The Advanced Projector Config screen, shown below, provides a way to check the kind, length, and location of codes (IR/RS-232), if any, that are stored in the memories for the various MLC and control module buttons. In this screen you can also edit or enter RS-232 codes, define step parameters for controlling a projector’s audio volume, and change the name of the projector driver.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics to use for asking for the power status (the polling command), the off reference response (for Off Compare), and the on reference response (for On Compare). Refer to the control program’s help file for step-by-step programming instructions. For power polling to be used, you must also select (check) the “Use Projector- power Polling”...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Select “step 2” by using the Current Step scrollbar or box, then edit the RS-232 string as needed to customize it for the next volume command. Repeat step 4 for each “step” in the volume table. The Exit Program button in the lower right corner of the screen is replaced by the Cancel and Take buttons.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Latched/Momentary — Contacts can be programmed to operate in one of two ways: latching (brief contact) (press to turn on, press to turn off), or momentary (timed) (press to turn on, timeout to turn off). If you select Momentary, you can set the timeout period by using the slider bar.
For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, or click on the Help menu from within the MediaLink control program, or double- click on the MediaLnk Help icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. For explanations of buttons or functions, click on the tabs in the help screen to reach the desired screen.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Key to file names File name Description ________.MLL Extron-supplied projector driver library files. These files contain commands and settings pertinent to a particular projector. ________.MLK User-saved MLC/MLC-MLS/MLS configuration file. This includes adjustments/settings and whatever driver (if any) was installed in the MLC at the time the file was saved.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d Using the emulation mode The MediaLink Control Program features an emulation mode so you can set up a MediaLink system before equipment is available on site. In emulation mode a MediaLink Controller is always included in the system. You select which (if any) MLS switcher and which control modules (if used) will be connected to the MLC.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Enter a filename of your choice for storing the configuration settings, then select Save. The Emulation Configuration dialog box appears, as shown below. Select the MediaLink equipment that will be part of the system you want to configure, then click on OK.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Serial Communication, cont’d www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-28 MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication Fax 07131 911203...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications Control/remote — controller Serial control port ......RS-232, 9-pin female D connector Baud rate and protocol ....9600, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Slave switcher control port ..
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for an MLC 206 controller: Included parts Replacement part number MLC 206 (3-gang) (gray, black, white) 60-385-01, -02, -03 MLC 206 AAP (5-gang) (gray, black, white) 60-460-01, -02, -03 MLC 206 EC (white) 60-385-10...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Miscellaneous accessories Part number MLA-Remote IR remote control 70-154-01 IR Link IR signal repeater (gray, black, white) 60-404-01, -02, -03 IR Broadcaster 60-272-01 Current/display power sensor 60-271-01 IRCM-VCR (gray, black, white) 70-148-01, -02, -03 IRCM-DVD (gray, black, white) 70-149-01, -02, -03...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Dimensions, Templates, Replacements, Upgrades Dimensions The following diagrams have been reduced to fit on the page. All dimensions are given in inches. The symbol “ø“ indicates a diameter. MLC 206 faceplate dimensions MLC 206 AAP faceplate dimensions www.camboard.de Tel.
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Templates Use the full size template below (MLC 206) or on the next page (MLC 206 AAP) or a 100% size photocopy of the template as a guide for cutting a hole in a wall or furniture for installing the MLC. Cut out the appropriate dashed or dotted inner rectangle of the template, lay the template against the installation Wall Stud...
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Dimensions, Templates, Replacements, Upgrades, cont’d www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de MediaLink Controllers • Dimensions, Templates, Replacements, and Upgrades Fax 07131 911203...
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Replacements and Upgrades Firmware replacement In some cases the MLC’s firmware may require replacement with an updated version. We recommend that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates. Changes to firmware must be performed by authorized service personnel CAUTION only.
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im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Dimensions, Templates, Replacements, Upgrades, cont’d D i s p l a y / S r c e - 2 3 n t r l a y l l y t r o t c h S /P n t r Align Notches...
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