Extron electronic MEDIALINK MLC 52 - Manual (Page 12)

MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers • Installation 2-2
Installation
Installation Overview
CAUTION Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. UL
listed electrical boxes are recommended. See “UL Requirements,” on the
next page.
To install and set up the MLC, follow these steps:
1 If applicable, prepare the installation site: cut a hole in the wall, install the
electrical box or mounting bracket (“mud ring”), and prepare the cables.
Instructions are included in this manual and/or with the optional faceplate,
mounting device, or wall box.
Metal versions of the one-gang and VC faceplates are available as options.
See “Preparing the site and installing the wall box,” later in this chapter.
2 Make and/or install button labels as desired. See “Replacing button labels,”
later in this chapter.
3 If you want to use a different faceplate from the one that is attached, remove
the installed faceplate from the MLC, and replace it with the new one. See
“Replacing the faceplate,” later in this chapter.
4 Attach cables to the rear of the MLC and to the display device; MPA Mini
Power Amplifier (if applicable); and optional IR Link, IR Emitters, and/or
IRL 20.
5 Connect power cords and turn on all the devices, including the MLC.
6 Configure the controller by using one of the following methods:
• IR learning (See “Configuring using IR learning,” in chapter 3,
“Operations.”)
• IR data transfer (cloning) (See “Configuring using data transfer,” in
chapter 3, “Operations.”)
• Windows ® -based configuration software program (See “Using the
MLC 52Configuration Program” in chapter 5, “Serial Communication,”
for detailed information on the configuration software.)
7 Test the system: press the MLC’s buttons, watch the display, and listen to the
audio output to determine whether the output devices are responding
correctly (powering on/off, switching inputs, etc.). If not, ensure that all
devices are plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling, and make
adjustments as needed.
8 Mount the MLC to the wall or furniture.
a. Disconnect the MLC’s power supply at the power source end (not at the
MLC end).
b. Disconnect the other devices’ power.
c. Secure the faceplate onto a UL-approved electrical wall box, a mounting
bracket, a wall, or furniture. See “Mounting the MLC 52,” later in this
chapter.
d. Restore power to the MLC and to the connected devices.