Document Outline

• Outside front cover
• Inside front cover: safety instructions
• FCC Class A Notice
• Table of Contents
• Ch. 1: Introduction
  • About This Manual
  • About the MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers
    • MLC 104 Plus Series features
    • Additional features for IP models
    • Controlling other devices
  • Projector Control
  • How the MLC 104 Plus Series Controllers Work: MLC Components and Interactions
  • Optional Control Modules and IR 402 Remote Control
  • System Requirements
    • Hardware requirements
    • Software requirements
• Ch. 2: Operation, Features, and Cabling
  • Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
  • Front Panel Features and Operation
    • Buttons
    • Volume control
    • Configuration port
    • Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)
      • Enabling and disabling front panel lockout via the embedded Web pages and the front panel
        • Using the Web pages (IP models)
        • Using the front panel (all models)
    • Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout
      • Setting up and enabling or disabling PINs
      • Scheduling front panel lockouts
  • IR Control
    • IR learning
    • IR remote control
  • Panels and Cabling
    • Host/Config port cabling
    • Right/rear panel and cabling
      • Projector/display connections
      • Additional control connections
      • Power connection
    • Top panel: IR learning sensor
    • Left side panel: reset features
  • Resetting the Unit
  • Pinout Guide
• Ch. 3: Software-based Configuration and Control
  • Configuration and Control: an Overview
  • The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Chapter and Other Resources
  • Communicating with the MLC
  • Configuring IP-enabled MLCs for Network Communication
    • Configuring the MLC 104 IP Plus for network communication via Global Configurator software
    • Configuring the MLC 104 IP Plus for network communication using the ARP command
    • Configuring the MLC 104 IP Plus for network communication via a Web browser
    • Configuring the MLC 104 IP Plus for network communication using SIS™ commands
      • RS-232
      • Telnet
    • Setting up the PC for IP communication with an IP-enabled MLC
  • Global Configurator Software for Windows®
    • Downloading the software and getting started
    • PC system requirements
    • Using Global Configurator: helpful tips
      • Resources and notes
      • A brief guide to Global Configurator’s tabs
  • Advanced Configuration
    • IR learning to create customized IR driver files
    • Advanced configuration options in Global Configurator
      • Power Settings (Display power up/power down settings)
      • Volume settings
      • Miscellaneous settings
    • Configuring an auxiliary (MLS, PVS) switcher
    • Setting up passwords for IP models
    • Printing a wiring block diagram
    • Updating firmware
    • Saving and uploading the configuration
  • Controlling an IP Link-enabled MLC
    • Embedded Web pages
      • Status
        • System Status
        • Statistics
      • Configuration
        • System Settings
        • Passwords
        • Email Alerts
        • Firmware Upgrade
      • File Management
      • Control
        • User Mode
        • IR Drivers
        • Serial Devices (serial drivers)
    • GlobalViewer® Web Pages
  • Customizing the MLC’s Control Web Pages
• Ch. 4: SIS™ Programming and Control
  • Host-to-MLC Communications
    • MLC-initiated messages
    • Password information (IP models)
    • Error responses
    • Error response references
  • Commands and Reponses
    • Using the command/response tables
    • Symbol definitions
    • Command/response table for SIS commands
    • Command/response table for special function SIS commands (accessible via RS-232 only)
• Ch. 5: Special Applications
  • Using Monitoring to Make Functions Track Actual Conditions
    • Setting up a front panel button
    • Setting up monitoring conditions
  • Working With Combination Source Devices
    • Available methods
    • Using an IRCM-DV+ control module and one MLC input button for DVD-VCR control
  • Scheduling Front Panel Lockout Periods
  • Sending E-mail by Pressing a Button (IP Models)
  • Working With a Non-MediaLink Extron Switcher
  • Using Digital Inputs
    • Using a motorized surface access enclosure to trigger digital input
    • Using digital input of an IP model for an alert notification system
  • Using Digital Outputs
    • Controlling a Low Voltage Screen Motor Controller
      • Cabling the equipment
      • Configuring the MLC for screen control
        • Configure the MLC’s digital I/O ports to control the IPA T RLY4’s relays
        • Configure the MLC’s Display Power buttons to operate the digital outputs
  • Using an Amplifier and Volume Controller with the MLC
    • Volume control hardware setup
    • Volume control software setup
  • Controlling a Second Projector/Display
    • Connecting the second projector/display
    • Configuring the MLC for a second projector/display
  • Customizing HTML Files to Control Devices, Modify Embedded Web Pages, and Send E-mail Alerts (IP models only)
    • Creating and using server side includes (SSIs)
      • About server side includes and the MLC
      • SSI command types and syntax
        • Host vs. remote commands
        • Command syntax
        • Example: SSI use in notification e‑mails
        • SSI use in an MLC’s Web page
    • Creating and using query strings
      • Query string command types and syntax
        • Host vs. remote commands
        • Command syntax
• Ch. 6: Labeling, Installation, and Mounting
  • UL/Safety Requirements
  • Installing or Replacing Button Labels
    • Button labeling procedure
    • Moving a button cap to a different button
  • Wiring Peripherals to the MLC
  • Mounting the MLC
    • Grounding to reduce electrostatic discharge
    • Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring
    • Installing an Extron MR Series mud ring
      • Determining the installation location
      • Preparing the site and installing the mud ring using the doglegs
      • Modifying the mud ring
    • Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture
    • Rack mounting an MLC 104 IP Plus L
      • Procedure
      • UL rack mounting guidelines
    • Mounting the MLC in a Euro Channel
• Appendix A: Reference Material
  • Specifications — MLC 104 IP Plus Series
  • Specifications — MLC 104 Plus
  • Part Numbers and Accessories
    • Controllers
    • Included parts
    • Accessories
  • Glossary
  • File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names
  • Cut-out Templates
    • MLC 104 Plus and MLC 104 IP Plus
    • MLC 104 IP Plus AAP or MLC 104 IP Plus DV+
    • MLC 104 IP Plus L
    • MLM 104 LAAP
    • MLM 104 6GWP
• Appendix B: Firmware Updates
  • Determining the Firmware Version
    • Using the Global Configurator software
    • Using a Web browser (IP models only)
  • Updating the Main Firmware
    • Locating and downloading the firmware
    • Updating firmware via the MLC’s embedded Web page (IP models)
    • Updating firmware via Extron Firmware Loader software
    • Updating firmware via Extron IP Link™ File Manager software (for IP models)
    • Resetting the MLC and restoring its configuration
• Appendix C: Index
  • Index
• Inside rear cover: warranty
• Outside rear cover: contact information