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MLC 104 IP Plus • Introduction
Introduction
MLC 104 IP Plus • Introduction
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A typical application for an MLC 104 IP Plus
Medialink
Controller
About Global Configurator
The Extron Global Configurator (GC) software is an application
that allows non-programmers to configure a wide range
of Extron IP Link
®
-enabled products, and create entire
GlobalViewer
®
systems. It provides an integrated environment
for defining A/V control and system monitoring functionality
from an easy-to-use graphical user interface. It allows you to
configure a single room controller as well as build a Web-based
asset management and remote monitoring system for hundreds
of A/V devices in multiple locations.
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You must use Global Configurator version 2.2 or
later to configure the MLC 104 IP Plus. Using an
earlier version (2.0.0 through 2.1.x) risks damage
to the products. Immediately update any existing
controllers configured with older versions of the
software. See "Installing the Software" later in this
chapter for instructions on how to install GC 2.2.
About this Manual
This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up
and configure the Extron MLC 104 IP Plus Controller. The
following step by step instructions first show you how to set up
the hardware, then how to use the Global Configurator (GC)
program to
download drivers
add A/V devices to a GC configuration
configure the front panel buttons
set a shutdown schedule
set up e-mail alerts that can flag a projector disconnection
or warn that lamp hours are exceeded
About the MLC 104 IP Plus Medialink
™
Controllers
The Extron MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller can control
a projector and various other items such as VCR and DVD
players.
Throughout this manual, the controllers are referred to as the
MLC 104, MLC, or controller. All models offer RS-232- or
infrared- (IR) based projector (display) control along with IR or
serial control of other devices (typically A/V input sources), and
RS-232 control of an Extron switcher.
The MLC 104 IP Plus Series offers two methods of projector
and source device control: RS-232 or infrared (IR). The MLC
can learn IR signals from remote controls to communicate with
sources such as VCRs and DVD players. Users can create their
own device drivers (through IR or RS-232 control) or go to the
Extron Web site (www.extron.com) to obtain them.
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