Document Outline

• Introduction
  • About the MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink™ Controllers
    • MLC 226 IP Series features
    • Controlling other devices
  • System Requirements
    • Hardware requirements
    • Software requirements
  • How the MLC 226 IP Series Controllers Work: MLC Components and Interactions
• Installation
  • UL/Safety Requirements
  • Installing or Replacing Button Labels
  • Panels and Cabling
    • Host/Config port cabling
    • Bottom/rear panel and cabling
      • Projector/display connections
      • Additional control connections
      • MLC 226 IP DV+ connections
      • Power connection
      • Intercom connection
    • Side panel cabling and features
  • Resetting the Unit
  • Pinout Guide
  • Mounting the MLC
    • Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture
    • Rack mounting an MLC 226 IP L
      • UL rack mounting requirements
    • Mounting the MLC in a Euro Channel
• Operation
  • Projector Control
  • Front Panel Features and Operation
    • Buttons
    • Volume control
    • IR signal sensors
    • Configuration port
  • Optional Control Modules and IR 402 Remote Control
  • 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
      • Using the front panel
    • Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout
      • Setting up and enabling or disabling PINs
      • Scheduling front panel lockouts
• Software-based Configuration and Control
  • Configuration and Control: an Overview
  • The Basic Steps: a Guide to this Chapter and Other Resources
  • Configuring the MLC for Network Communication
    • Configuring the MLC for network communication via Global Configurator software
    • Configuring the MLC for network communication using the ARP command
    • Configuring the MLC for network communication via a Web browser
    • Configuring the MLC for network communication using SIS commands
      • RS-232
      • Telnet
    • Setting up the PC for IP communication with an 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 fi les
    • Advanced configuration options in Global Configurator
      • Display power up/power down settings (Power Settings)
      • Volume settings
      • Digital I/O port settings
      • Miscellaneous settings
    • Configuring an auxiliary switcher
      • Setting up passwords
    • Printing a wiring block diagram
    • Updating fi rmware
    • Saving and uploading the configuration
  • Controlling the MLC
    • Embedded Web pages
      • Status
        • System Status
        • Statistics
      • Configuration
      • File Management
      • Control
    • GlobalViewer™ Web Pages
      • Control
      • Monitor
      • Schedule
      • Info
  • Customizing the MLC’s Control Web Pages
• SIS™ Programming and Control
  • Host-to-MLC Communications
    • MLC-initiated messages
    • Password information
    • Error responses
    • Error response references
  • Commands and Responses
    • Using the command/response tables
    • Symbol definitions
    • Command/response table for SIS commands
    • Command/response table for special function SIS commands
• Special Applications
  • Using Monitoring to Make Functions Track Actual Conditions
    • Prerequisite setup steps
    • Setting up the 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
  • Controlling Two Display Devices
  • Scheduling Front Panel Lockout Periods
  • Sending E-mail by Pressing a Button
  • Working With a Non-MediaLink Extron Switcher
• Reference Material
  • Specifications
  • Part Numbers and Accessories
    • Included parts
    • Accessories
  • Glossary
  • File Types: a Key to Extron-specifi c File Names
  • Cut-out Templates
    • MLC 226 IP
    • MLC 226 IP AAP
    • MLC 226 IP L
• Firmware Updates
  • Determining the Firmware Version
    • Using the Global Configurator software
    • Using a Web browser
  • Updating the Main Firmware
    • Locating and downloading the firmware
    • Updating firmware via the MLC’s embedded Web page
    • Updating firmware via Extron Firmware Loader software
    • Updating firmware via Extron IP Link™ File Manager software
    • Resetting the MLC and restoring its configuration
• Index