Extron Electronics MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide - Manual (Page 8)

MLC 104 Plus Series • Introduction
Introduction
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About this Manual
This setup guide describes the
• MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink
® Controllers
• Global Configurator application
• MLC 104 Plus Series hardware installation
• MLC 104 Plus Series device connections
• MLC 104 Plus Series software configuration
The MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controllers
The Extron MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink Controller 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. The MLC 104 Plus Series controllers standardize the
control interface for all systems, making display systems simple
to use. Standardization also makes setup and maintenance
easier to support.
A MLC 104 Plus Series Controller acts as an extended remote
control panel. It is not a switcher; instead, as a controller,
it tells the display when to switch between its various
inputs. Presenters with little or no training can walk into any
multimedia classroom equipped with an MLC 104 IP Plus or
MLC 104 Plus and operate the A/V system.
The MLC includes universal display control for a display’s
power, input switching, and volume control. For one-button
functionality, the MLC features backlit buttons that can be
custom-labeled for easy identification. Because the buttons
are illuminated, they are helpful for presenters in low-light
environments.
The MLC can also "learn" IR commands for centralized control
of external source devices, such as DVD players and VCRs,
when used with an optional Extron IRCM Infrared Control
Module.
Vital for high traffic areas, the MLC 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.
Differences between models
The MLC 104 IP Plus models are the same as the MLC 104 Plus,
but with the addition of built-in IP Link ® Ethernet Control.
IP Link enables Web-based remote diagnostics, asset
management, and support.