Extron Electronics MLC 206 AAP EC User Guide - Manual (Page 46)

Serial Communication, cont’d
MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication 4-14
Aim the remote
control at the MLC's
IR pickup devices,
press the remote's
button, follow on-
screen prompts.
OR
MLC 206
Extron MediaLink Controller MLC 206
DISPLAY POWER
VOLUME
MAX/ MIN
VCR DVD Laptop
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9
4"–14"
(10 – 36 cm)
IR learning
The MLC can “learn” commands in order to control the projector or to control devices
such as VCRs, audio tape players, or DVD players. For the MLC 206, IR learning is
only necessary if there are no RS-232 codes available for that projector or if you
need to customize the driver. For the infrared control modules, IR learning is
essential for setting up the buttons so you can control the VCR, DVD player or
other device.
To initiate IR learning,
1. Attach cables between the MLC 206 and any optional IR control modules, and
connect an RS-232 cable between the MLC’s config port and the host computer.
Refer to the Control Modules User’s Manual and other accessories’ manuals for
details.
2. If you haven’t already done so, connect the MLC 206 to a 12VDC power
supply, turn on the computer, start the MediaLink Control Program, and
select the Controller (MLC) Config screen.
3. Select the button (an MLC button, or a button on an optional control module)
and mode (MLC primary/secondary) for which you want the MLC to learn
IR codes.
4. Click on the button labeled “Learn IR to Button”. As shown below, a dialog
box appears that indicates the button to which IR codes will be learned, and
to allow you to OK or cancel the IR learning process.
5. When you are ready to
start, click on the OK
button. A Status of IR
Learning message area
appears beneath the
picture of the MLC.
6. Follow the on-
screen directions.
A sampling of the
messages and
directions that
appear on screen
are shown below.