Extron electronic sMLC226IP user manual

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MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide
MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide 1
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The Extron MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink Controller integrates Ethernet connection into
AV systems to allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and
Panels and Features 1
switchers. It includes an embedded web server, multiple serial ports, relays, and configurable digital I/O ports for use in
applications that require control and monitoring o

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MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Control — Control Modules, SCP Control Panels (CM/IR/SCP Port) SCP 226 A +12 VDC Ground ( ) B DISPLAY C IRCM, ACM, RCM D ON PIC OFF E SCP communication (IR) MUTE DVD VCR 1 2 3 VOLUME MUTE 4 5 6 DOC LAPTOP PC CAM AUTO IMAGE IR CONFIG PROJECTOR A B C D E RS-232/IR CM/ IR/SCP SCP 226 Bottom C IRCM/ACM/RCM Panel B Ground ( ) A +12 VDC DVD & VCR CONTROL Tx CM/IR/SCP Port DVD VCR • SCPs: Two maximum per system TITLE MENU TUNER • Control modules: four max

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Control — MLS Switcher Power Ground 12 VDC (ridged) (smooth) MLC/IR Power Input AB C Rear Panel • Connect to 12 VDC, 1 A power supply. MLC/IR port • Check the polarity of the power supply on MLS Switcher wires before connecting it to the MLC. • Front panel buttons light when the MLC receives power. 3/16" (5 mm) Max. Heat Shrink Over Ground or Drain Wires Ground ( ) +12 VDC Input NOTES: • You must connect a ground wire between the MLC and MLS. External S S S S • If you use cable that

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AUDIO OUT INTERCOM R MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Control — Serial (Host Control, Config) and Digital I/O Host Control and Config Serial (RS-232) Ports These ports support bidirectional RS-232 (-5 - +5 VDC) communication. Both ports serve the same RS-232 function, but operate independently of each other. Protocol: • 38400 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • no parity • no flow control Front panel Config port: Rear panel Host Control port: • RS-232 only (Tx, Rx, ground) • RS-232 and

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By using GlobalViewer, users can manage, monitor, and control Extron and third-party equipment such as projectors, ™ displays, computer monitors, Blu-ray players, and DVD players. What To Set Up in GC Use GC software to create a configuration that tells the MLC how its ports will function; how to control other products; which touchpanels to interact with; what to monitor; when to do things; and whom to notify, how, when, and under what circumstances. Configuration 1. Download and install the

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MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide (Continued) 4. At the PC, access the command prompt, then enter the arp –s command. Type in the desired new IP address for the unit and the MAC address of the unit (listed on the rear panel of the MLC). For example: arp –s 10.13.197.7 00-05-A6-03-69-B0 5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example: ping 10.13.197.7 The response should show the new IP address, as shown in the