Simple, Consistent Control in Every Room

The MLC 52 IR acts as an extended remote control panel, providing user-friendly control for a display's power, volume, and input selection. Because the MLC 52 IR offers a central point of control for a display device's key functions, it eliminates the need for the display's IR remote control, making operations much more efficient. With the MLC 52 IR, there are no misplaced remotes to search for, no confusing menus to navigate, and no dead batteries. No matter what brand of display is installed in each presentation venue, the MLC 52 IR MediaLink Controller always provides 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 minimal effort.

Configurable Buttons for Flexible Control Options

No programming knowledge is necessary to install MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers. The four lower buttons on the MLC 52 IR default to Volume Up, Volume Down, Select PC Input, and Select Video Input. Using the intuitive setup software provided, these buttons can be configured to send out any IR command supported by the display, making it easy to customize the controller to meet the needs of most single-display A/V systems. For example, three of the four buttons could be configured for input selection, with the fourth button dedicated to video mute or auto image. Each button can store up to four separate commands, providing additional flexibility to meet the specific control requirements for most display devices. When a button is configured for Macro mode, all of the stored commands associated with that button are sent with a single button press. 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.

Three Easy Ways to Configure

The MLC 52 IR 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.

• IR learning - Allows the MLC 52 IR to be set up directly from the IR remote without the need for software.
• IR beaming - Quickly and easily duplicates complete configuration from one MLC 52 model to another without cables or software.
• Extron's easy-to-use configuration software - Provides fast and simple setup via RS-232 when combined with one of many IR drivers available on the Extron Web site.

Mounting Options

The MLC 52 IR can be mounted in a standard, one-gang electrical box or the included mud ring, allowing the controller to be installed virtually anywhere, including walls, lecterns, or tables. Additional mounting options include:

• MLM 52 VC - Two-gang wall mounting kit with an integrated volume control knob that allows for remote volume control of an Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier. Available with both black and white high-impact plastic mounting faceplates.
• MLM 52 1GWP - One-gang wall mounting kit with metal faceplate, available in black or white.

Features

• IR port for universal display control ?The MLC 52 IR has a dedicated port for communicating with virtually any projector or flat panel display via IR. Display control drivers can be downloaded from the Extron Web site or created using the included configuration software.

• Discrete ON and OFF display power controls ?Simplify system operations and eliminate the need for a handheld IR display remote.

• Configurable buttons ?Can be set up to control display power, volume, input selection, or any other IR/RS-232 command supported by the display.

• Macro and Toggle modes ?Each button can be set to send out multiple IR commands. A button configured for Macro mode can send several commands in sequence. A button configured for Toggle mode will sequence between up to four different commands, sending out a different command each time the button is pressed.

• Backlit, easy-to-label buttons ?Can be customized for each installation and provide easy operation for presenters in low-light environments.

• Front panel configuration port ?Advanced configuration, driver downloads, and firmware updates can be performed via the front panel configuration port without removing the controller. The optional Extron CFG Cable, part # 70-335-01, connects the MLC 52 IR to the PC's RS-232 port.

• Configuration options: IR learning, IR beaming, and Extron's easy-to-use configuration software

• Inactivity timer for display shutoff ?Adjustable timer control provides automatic shutdown to preserve energy, prevent plasma burn-in, or extend projector lamp life.

• Front panel security lockout ?If the MLC 52 IR is installed in an unsecured environment where easy access is not desirable, a security lockout feature may be implemented to lock out all front panel controls.

• Ships with black and white one-gang, high-impact plastic mounting faceplates ?The MLC 52 IR comes with two one-gang, high-impact plastic mounting faceplates durable enough for demanding environments.

• Flexible mounting options ?Utilizing a standard electrical box or included mud ring, the MLC 52 IR can be installed virtually anywhere, including walls, lecterns, or tables.

• External international power supply included, part # 70-055-01