Extron electronics MLC 226 Series User Manual

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MLC 226 Series • Table of Contents
Table of Contents
PRELIMINARY
Chapter 1 • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1
About the MLC 226 Series MediaLink™ Controllers...................................... 1-2
MLC 226 Series features ................................................................................................... 1-2
Additional features for MLC 226 IP models ................................................................... 1-2
Controlling other devices ................................................................................................ 1-2
How the MLC 226 Series Controllers Work:
MLC Components and Interactions ......................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 • Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling................................... 2-1
UL/Safety Requirements................................................................................................. 2-2
Installing or Replacing Button Labels ................................................................... 2-2
Panels and Cabling............................................................................................................ 2-3
Host-MLC RS-232 cabling ................................................................................................. 2-3
Bottom/rear panel and cabling ....................................................................................... 2-5
Projector/display connections ............................................................................................. 2-5
Side panel features: reset button and LED ...................................................... 2-12
Resetting the unit ............................................................................................................. 2-12
Pinout guide ....................................................................................................................... 2-13
Mounting the MLC .......................................................................................................... 2-13
Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring................................................. 2-14
Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture ................................................................... 2-15
Rack mounting an MLC 226 IP L ................................................................................... 2-15
Mounting the MLC in a Euro Channel ......................................................................... 2-16
Chapter 3 • Front Panel Features and Basic Operation .................................. 3-1
Projector Control ............................................................................................................... 3-2
Front Panel Features and Operation....................................................................... 3-2
Buttons............................................................................................................................... 3-2
Volume control ................................................................................................................. 3-4
IR signal sensors ................................................................................................................ 3-4
Configuration port ........................................................................................................... 3-5
Optional Control Modules and IR 402 Remote Control ..........................3-5
Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode) .............................................. 3-7
Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout ................................................................... 3-7
Enabling and disabling front panel lockout ................................................................. 3-8
Chapter 4 • Software- and Web Page-based Setup and Control ............. 4-1
Configuring the Hardware ........................................................................................... 4-2
Setting up the PC for IP communication ....................................................................... 4-3
Setting up the MLC 226 IP (at initial startup) for IP communication ......................... 4-5
Configuring the MLC using the ARP command .................................................................. 4-5

Extron electronics MLC 226 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Extron electronics
Model	MLC 226 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English