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Figure 21_Wiring MLC VC and MPA
COMPUTER 
OUT 
AUDIO OUT 
Projector 
RS-232 or IR
Projector Control
Any input on the MPA
can be used.
To Loudspeakers
MPA 152
MLC 52 VC Series
P
R
/R-Y 
P
B
/B-Y 
REMOTE 
AUDIO 
AUDIO  AUDIO 
Y/C  VIDEO 
PC 
R 
R 
L  Y 
G  H/Cs 
B  V 
RS-232 
COMPUTER IN-2 
CONTROL 
COMPUTER IN-1  AV IN 
Tx 
IR OUT 
GND 
IR IN 
GND 
+ 12V 
VOL/ 
MUTE 
+ 10V 
1 
1 
2 
3 
4 
E 
ON 
2  3  4 
POWER
12V 
3A MAX
OUTPUT
4/8
OHMS
CLASS 2 WIRING
DO NOT GROUND
OR SHORT
SPEAKER OUTPUTS!
INPUTS
L
R
L
R
REMOTE
VOL/MUTE
10V 50mA
L
MPA 152
R
C US
LISTED
17TT
AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
Audio Out
Figure 20.   Wiring an MLC 52 VC Controller and an MPA Series Power Amplifier 
to a Typical Projector
NOTE:  Audio is now controlled from the MPA instead of from the projector. For best 
results, ensure that the audio volume of the projector is set to maximum (assuming 
that the monitor output for audio is variable).
Configuring the MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Vol Buttons
By default, the MLC 52 has two buttons on the front panel programmed for volume 
control (Vol 
>
 and Vol 
<
). However, on the MLC 52 VC models, these buttons are not 
needed for volume control and can be programmed for other uses. To reprogram the Vol 
buttons, you can use IR Learning (see Configuring Using IR Learning on page 18) or 
the MLC 52 configuration program (see the program help file).
Mounting the MLC 52
After the system has been cabled, configured, and tested, you can mount the MLC. 
Preparing the Site
NOTE:  The installation of the MLC 52 must conform to national and local electrical 
codes and to the equipment size requirements.
Installation using a UL listed wall box is recommended for most mounting options, but 
for US models a mounting bracket can be used instead. To cut a hole in the mounting 
surface for the controller, use the dimensions from one of the rough-in templates provided 
under Templates for the MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC (US Models) on page 64 as a guide 
to measure and mark the hole. The templates provide measurements for installing the 
MLC with either an electrical box or a mounting bracket. 
ATTENTION:  The templates are not to scale and are provided for reference only.
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