Extron Electronics MLC 206 AAP EC User Guide - Manual (Page 6)

MediaLink Controllers • Introduction 1-2
Introduction
About the MLC 206
The Extron MediaLink™ Controller (MLC 206) provides infrared (IR) and RS-232
remote control of a display device, contact closure control of items in a room, tally
outputs, and MediaLink Switcher control. Some models of Extron system
switchers can also be slaved to the controller.
The MLC 206 is designed for use with audiovisual equipment in sites such as a
small classroom or boardroom. The MLC 206 comes with a 3-gang faceplate, the
MLC 206 AAP has a 5-gang faceplate, and the MLC 206 EC and MLC 206 AAP EC
have Euro Channel-mountable faceplates. A variety of optional faceplates are also
available.
“MLC”, “MLC 206”, and “controller” are used interchangeably in this manual to
refer to the MediaLink controller unit, no matter which faceplate is attached to it.
Most examples in this manual show the MLC 206 (3-gang size). The cabling,
operation and setup are identical for all models; the models differ only in how they
are mounted.
Features and Options
Standard features
Illuminated display — A button’s label is illuminated brightly when the button is
selected and dimly when it is not selected.
Projector control — Using downloadable, one-way RS-232 or IR driver, IR learning,
or user-defined RS-232 commands, the MLC 206 can turn a projector’s (or
display’s) power on and off and also select between the projector’s inputs.
You can also create RS-232 commands for special functions such as focus and
zoom features.
Room control — Items in a room, such as room lights, a screen, a projector lift, and
other devices can be controlled via the MLC’s contact closure relays.
Secure enclosure — Ideal for installations in high traffic areas, the MLC is
designed to prevent label alteration. Its backlit labels are not accessible after
installation.
Inactivity timer — The MLC can be set to automatically shut off the projector after
a user-defined period.
Audio volume adjustment — The audio system volume can be attenuated via a
rotary control. The MLC can be configured to adjust the volume on either the
projector or an optional MediaLink switcher.
Options and accessories
Remote control — The optional MLA-Remote provides infrared remote control of
the MLC unit from up to 30 feet away.
Expandability — An optional switcher can be attached in order to expand the
number of inputs to the projector.
Optional faceplates for a variety of mounting locations — The controller can
easily be mounted in a standard equipment rack, in a wall in an electrical
box, in a Euro Channel, in a Hoffman box, or in a lectern or other furniture.
Control modules — By connecting and setting up optional IR control modules, the
MLC can also be used to control video sources such as VCRs and DVD
players. Control modules are also available for controlling features of a
MediaLink Switcher (MLS) or for directly controlling the room control relays.