Extron electronics MediaLink MLC Plus 50 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series • Contents v
Contents Contents
Operation ..................................................... 28
Front Panel Features ......................................... 28
Faceplates .................................................... 30
Mounting Holes ............................................ 30
Buttons......................................................... 31
Volume Controls and LEDs ........................... 31
Reset Features and Resetting the Unit .............. 33
Locating the Reset Button and LED .............. 33
Resetting the Unit ......................................... 33
Software-based
Configuration and Control .........................36
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 36
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this
Section and Other Resources .......................... 37
Downloading the Software and Getting
Started ............................................................ 37
Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 38
Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 39
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project .............................. 39
Using GC: Helpful Tips ..................................... 40
Troubleshooting ................................................ 40
Hardware and Mounting ............................... 40
Connections and Configuration ..................... 40
Reference Information ...............................42
Network Port Requirements and Licensed
Third-Party Software ........................................ 42
File Types: a Key to Extron-Specific File Names .. 42
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates ........... 43
Firmware Updates .......................................44
Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 44
Using Global Configurator and Toolbelt ......... 44
Using a Browser ........................................... 44
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 45
Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 45
Installing Firmware ........................................ 45
Introduction ...................................................1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
Installation ..................................................... 1
About the MLCPlus50/100/200Series ............. 2
Features ......................................................... 4
Application Diagrams ......................................... 5
Device Control .................................................... 7
About Global Configurator (with
GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes) ............... 7
PC System Requirements ................................... 8
Hardware Features and Installation ........... 9
Overall Configuration Procedure for the
Controller ......................................................... 10
Installation Step 1: Get Ready........................... 10
Installation Step 2: Prepare the Installation Site .. 11
Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Compliance ................................. 11
Site Preparation ............................................ 12
Installation Step 3: Change a Faceplate or
Button Labels (Optional) .................................. 12
Replacing a Faceplate .................................. 12
Replacing Button Labels ............................... 14
Installation Step 4: Cable All Devices ................ 15
Rear and Side Panel Features and Cabling ... 16
Installation Step 5: Set up the MLCPlus for
Network Communication ................................. 24
Installation Step 6: Configure the MLC Plus ...... 24
Installation Step 7: Test and Troubleshoot ......... 25
Installation Step 8: Complete the Physical
Installation ....................................................... 25
Mounting .......................................................... 25