Introduction
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Extron
MLC 52 RS MK
and
MLC 52 RS VC MK
MediaLink Controllers are economical control
panels ideally suited for conference room or
classroom A/V systems. Each model fits in a
standard MK wall or junction box and offers
IR control and unidirectional RS-232 control. The
MLC 52 RS VC MK adds an integrated volume
control knob for use with any Extron power amplifier
or preamplifier with a remote volume control port.
By providing easy input selection, power, and
volume control, these controllers make classroom
A/V operations simple. Both models are available in
a white or brushed aluminum finish to complement
a wide range of environments.
Consistent A/V Control in Every Room
Each MLC 52 controller acts as an extended
remote control panel, providing user-friendly
control for a display’s power, volume, and
input selection. Because the MLC 52 offers a
central point of control for a display device’s
key functions, it eliminates the need for the
display’s handheld IR remote control, making
operations much more efficient. With the
MLC 52, there are no misplaced remotes to
search for, no confusing menus to navigate
through, and no dead batteries to replace.
No matter what brand of display is installed
in each presentation venue, the MLC 52
MediaLink Controllers always provide a
consistent control method from room to room.
Presenters with little or no training can walk
into any MediaLink equipped classroom and
operate the A/V system with ease.
Confi gurable Buttons for Flexible
Control Options
The MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers are easy to
confi gure and no programming is required to
make them work. Each MLC 52 has six buttons
that can be confi gured to control almost any
function of the projector, such as selecting an
input, controlling the volume, muting the picture
or switching it on and off. Using the intuitive
setup software provided, these buttons can
be confi gured to send out any IR or RS-232
command supported by the projector, making
it easy to customize the controller to meet the
needs of single-display A/V systems.
Each button can store up to four separate
commands, providing additional fl exibility to
meet the specifi c control requirements for most
display devices. When a button is confi gured
for Macro mode, all of the stored commands
associated with that button can be sent with
the press of a single button. In Toggle mode,
the button steps through a series of two, three,
or four commands, issuing a single command
with each press of the button.
Free Projector Drivers
Extron creates and administers a wide selection
of commonly used projector control drivers.
These IR and serial RS-232 drivers allow
MediaLink Controllers to communicate with
a display device. They enable control of basic
projector functions such as power, input selection,
and volume adjustment. Go to the Extron Web
site at www.extron.com to download drivers for
the latest and most popular projectors.
Three Easy Ways to Confi gure
The MLC 52 enables integrators to choose
any of three methods when configuring the
controllers. When used with the supplied
Windows
®
-based configuration software,
installation files can be saved and used to
duplicate additional MLC 52 models. The files
can also be archived for later use.
Simple configuration wizard
•
- Experience
fast and simple setup within minutes using the
front panel configuration port, supplied software,
and the PC’s RS-232 port. Quickly allocate
a function to a button just by dragging the
command to the desired button.
IR learning
•
- Set up the MLC 52 directly by
beaming commands from the IR remote to the
MLC 52, without the need for software and a PC.
IR beaming
•
- Setting up multiple controllers
with the same configuration is made easy
with IR beaming. Simply beam the complete
configuration from one MLC 52 controller to
another controller, without using any cable or
software.
Convenient MK size
The MLC 52 RS MK Series controllers
were designed to fit the standard 1-gang
(MLC 52 RS MK) or 2-gang (MLC 52 RS VC MK)
MK Electric size boxes. This gives maximum
flexibility to the installer to mount the controller
in either MK size junction boxes, surface mount
boxes, or cable channels.
MLC 52 RS MK
MediaLink Controller