Extron electronic MediaLink Controllers with IP Link MLC 104 IP Plus - Manual

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www.extron.com
© 2008 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Pricing and specifications may change without notice.
USA West
+1.714.491.1500 / +800.633.9876
+1.714.491.1517 FAX
USA east
+1.919.863.1794 / +800.633.9876
+1.919.863.1797 FAX
China
+86.21.3760.1568 / +400.883.1568
+86.21.3760.1566 FAX
Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
+81.3.3511.7656 FAX
europe
+31.33.453.4040 / +800.3987.6673
+31.33.453.4050 FAX
dubai
+971.4.2991800
+971.4.2991880 FAX
Asia
+65.6383.4400 / +800.7339.8766
+65.6383.4664 FAX
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MLC 104 IP Plus front view MLC 104 IP Plus rear view
MLC 104 IP Plus Series
MediaLink ™ Controllers with IP Link ®
CoMMon Features
• Bidirectional RS-232 port for universal display control — The MLC 104 IP Plus
has a dedicated port for communicating with virtually any projector or flat panel
display via IR or RS-232. Control drivers can be downloaded or created using the
intuitive software.
• Meets or exceeds Section 508 accessibility standards
• IP Link ® Ethernet monitoring and control — An IP integration technology developed
by Extron that enables the MLC 104 IP Plus to be controlled and proactively monitored
over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.
• Three digital I/O ports — Each one is configurable as a digital input or digital output
and can interface with a variety of devides, such as sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays.
• Dedicated IR output control port — For control of IR-controllable display devices
and source equipment, such as VCRs and DVD players
• Support for optional IRCM - Infrared Control Modules — For controlling external
sources, such as DVD players and VCRs
• IR learning capability — For capturing IR remote codes from a device's handheld
remote control
• Discrete ON and OFF display power controls — Simplifies system operations and
eliminates the need for an external display remote.
• RS-232 port for MediaLink Switcher support — For controlling an optional Extron
MediaLink Switcher.
• Inactivity timer for display shutoff — Adjustable timer controls automatic shutdown
to preserve energy, prevent plasma burn-in, or extend projector lamp life.
• Front panel security lockout — When the security lockout mode is engaged, the
MLC 104 IP Plus's front panel becomes inoperable unless a user-defined PIN number is
entered. No controller functions can be activated.
• Volume control knob with volume level indication for display or MediaLink
Switcher — Allows for convenient, centralized control without additional remotes. The
five LEDs provide a clear indication of the current audio setting.
• Configurable buttons — Can be assigned to trigger a variety of functions such as
selecting an input or sending a serial command or IR command signal.
• Macro capability — Any button can be configured to execute multiple actions through
the serial and IR control ports. For instance, the touch of a single button could trigger
commands to turn on the display, select the display's RGB input, and select an input on
the MediaLink Switcher.
• Tri-color, backlit buttons can be custom labeled for easy identification
— Buttons illuminate red, green, or amber, depending on function, for ease of use in
low-light environments.
• Pre-printed button labels included
• Optional SCP 104 Secondary Control Panel — Duplicates the MLC 104 IP Plus's
front panel buttons and offers a second control point within a room.
• Integral high performance Web server with 7.25 MB flash memory — Features a
built-in Web server with memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and
custom user Web pages.
• Flexible mounting options — There are a variety of optional mounting kits available for
installing the MLC 104 IP Plus virtually anywhere, including walls, lecterns, or tables.
• External universal power supply included, part # 70-055-01 — Provides worldwide
power compatibility.
desCriPtion
The Extron MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller with built-in IP Link Ethernet Control is
an easy-to-use control panel for any small classroom or meeting room. It is designed to
control a wide range of smaller A/V systems and enables Web-based remote diagnostics,
asset management, and support. The MLC 104 IP Plus standardizes the control interface
for all systems, making both projector-based and switcher-based systems simple to use.
Standardization also makes setup and maintenance easier to support.
The flexible MLC 104 IP Plus acts as an extended remote control panel. It is not a switcher;
instead, as a controller, it tells the projector or switcher when to switch between its various
inputs. Presenters with little or no training can walk into any multimedia classroom equipped
with the MLC 104 IP Plus and operate the A/V system. The MLC 104 IP Plus includes universal
display control for a display's power, input switching, and volume control. The MLC 104 IP Plus
features backlit buttons that can be custom-labeled for easy identification. The illuminated
buttons are helpful for presenters in low-light environments.
The MLC 104 IP Plus is also capable of learning IR commands for centralized control of external
source devices, such as DVD players and VCRs, when used with an optional IRCM - Infrared
Control Module.
Especially vital for high traffic areas, the MLC 104 IP Plus is housed in a secure two-gang
enclosure. It has the same look and functionality regardless of where it is mounted: a lectern,
desk, wall, rack, or wall box.
Easy System Configuration using Global Configurator Software
The MLC 104 IP Plus can be fully configured using Extron's Global Configurator software. Extron
creates and administers a wide selection of drivers for use with the MLC 104 IP Plus. Drivers enable
the MLC 104 IP Plus to control basic display functions such as power, input selection, and volume
adjustment. Users can customize drivers or go to the Extron Web site to download RS-232 or IR
drivers compatible with the latest and most popular display and source devices. Global Configurator
also adds support for GlobalViewer
® , a free Web-based asset management and remote control
software application specifically designed to work with products that include IP Link technology.
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