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Reset Modes: a Brief Summary
The MLC Plus 84 Series controllers offer the following reset modes:
Use Factory Firmware:
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Project Recovery:
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Reset All IP Settings:
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Reset to Factory Defaults: Press and hold the rear panel Reset button for 9 seconds. After the Reset LED blinks three
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For detailed information on each mode and its use, see the MLC Plus 84 Series User Guide at www.extron.com.
About Global Configurator (with GC Professional and GC Plus Modes)
What the Software Does
Global Configurator is the software tool for network setup and configuration of a MediaLink Plus controller.
Global Configurator:
Loads device drivers for controlling and monitoring the status of devices within the AV system.
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Creates the configuration containing all the settings for the controller and the products with which it interacts in the AV
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system.
Generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer that is uploaded to the MLC (a GlobalViewer host device) along with
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the completed configuration and can be accessed as a Web page.
Using GlobalViewer, users can monitor and control Extron and third-party equipment such as projectors, displays, computer
monitors, VCRs, and DVD players.
Resources
Obtaining Control Drivers
Extron provides an extensive selection of device
drivers available on the Extron Website. If the
system requires a control driver that is not already
available, you can request a new serial (RS-232) or
Ethernet driver from Extron.
Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website
There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within www.extron.com:
Via links from the Web page for the specific product
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Via the
Download
page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within www.extron.com.)
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Via links from search results
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NOTE:
To obtain Global Configurator (available to run in GC Plus mode) software, you must have an Extron Insider account
and contact an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how to use the software.
Access to Global Configurator Professional is available to users who successfully complete Extron Control Professional
Certification.
NOTE:
New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and Ethernet drivers developed specifically
for the IP Link Pro platform. With the exception of IR device drivers, drivers used for the previous generation IP Link
(non-Pro) controllers are not compatible.
Press and hold the rear panel Reset button while applying power to the unit. Use this mode to
revert to factory firmware in the event of a firmware failure.
See the MLC Plus 84 Series User Guide for instructions. Use this mode to recover the project in
the event of a lost user name and password.
Press and hold the rear panel Reset button for 6 seconds. After the Reset LED blinks twice,
release and momentarily press the Reset button. Use this mode to reset all network settings to
factory default values without affecting user-loaded files.
times, release and momentarily press the Reset button within 1 second. Use this mode to
return the controller to factory default settings.
Obtaining Instructions, Information, and Assistance
A checklist of basic setup steps is provided in this guide. For
additional information see the help files and the MLC Plus 84 IP Series
User Guide, available at www.extron.com.
If you have questions during installation and setup, call the
Sales & Technical Support Hotline
Systems Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877).
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