Introduction
This section gives an overview of the MLC 52 User Guide and describes the Extron®
MLC 52 Series MediaLink® Controllers and their features. Topics include:
•About this Guide
•About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers
•Application Diagrams
About this Guide
This guide contains detailed information and best practice recommendations about cabling, programming, and configuring the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers and provides specifications and dimensions.
Throughout this guide the MLC 52 controllers are referred to as “MLC 52,” “MLC,” “MLC series,” or “controller.”
About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers
The MLC 52 Series enable RS-232 or infrared (IR) remote control of a projector or other display device. They are economical, compact (one-gang or two-gang size), easy-to-use controllers for use with audio/video equipment in sites such as elementary or high school classrooms or small conference rooms. The MLC 52 acts as a universal remote control panel, providing control of the power, input selection, volume, and other functions of a display device. Device control is provided via the MLC front panel buttons or via a host computer or control system using RS‑232 communication and the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands or the Extron MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program.
The MLC 52 can be configured using three different methods:
•IR learning
•IR data transfer (“beaming”) from another MLC 52
•Using Extron device control drivers with the MLC 52 configuration software program
Models
US models
•MLC 52 IR — One-gang size. Controls the display device by IR.
•MLC 52 IR VC — Two-gang size. Controls the display device via IR. This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as the Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier (purchased separately).
•MLC 52 RS — One-gang size. Controls the display device by either IR or RS-232.
•MLC 52 RS VC — Two-gang size. Controls the display device by either IR or RS-232. This model has a volume control knob to control an amplifier such as an Extron MPA Mini Power Amplifier (purchased separately).
