Specifications
Crestron MP2 & MP2E 2-Series Integrated AV Control System
Operation
Crestron 2-Series Control Systems are the brain of a complete integrated audio/visual
or automation solution, serving as the central processor and I/O interface. Every
audio, video and environmental element of the home, boardroom, classroom or
command center becomes integrated and accessible through the control system. No
matter how complex or basic, Crestron control systems are entirely custom-
programmable to attain the exact functionality required.
The MP2 & MP2E combine a control system (with Ethernet on the MP2E) and
audio/video switcher in a single box to provide a cost-effective total room control
system. Easily configured with Crestron SystemBuilder™ software, an MP2 or
MP2E is all that is needed to select and control all of the room’s AV and
environmental resources including VCRs, DVD/CD players, projectors, screens,
lighting and more. The MP2 & MP2E are ideal as master control processors for a
small stand-alone AV system and serve equally well slaved to other 2-Series control
processors to add audio/video switching and control port expansion.
The high-bandwidth 4x2 video crosspoint switcher distributes video from four
composite sources to two destinations – great for displaying one source on a plasma
display while previewing another on a Crestron touchpanel. Alternatively, the
switcher may be configured as a 2x1 S-Video switcher. Built-in video sensing on
each input can be used to provide device power status information to the control
system and to detect signal presence for auto-switching. The video routing
capabilities of the MP2 & MP2E can be extended by adding the C2N-MMS
S-Video/RGBHV matrix switcher.
The 7x1 audio switcher provides balanced and unbalanced inputs for seven stereo
audio sources. Built-in volume, bass, treble and mute controls and a 6-band
graphic/parametric equalizer allow for precise adjustment and complete control of
the audio signal. All audio settings and presets may be recalled and controlled from a
Crestron touchpanel, keypad or other user interface. Crestron’s DMT (Digital Media
Tools) software provides the installer with a simple utility for adjusting input levels
and equalization settings.
The MP2 & MP2E employ the identical processing engine to that in Crestron’s
larger control systems and support Crestron’s full range of touchpanels, keypads and
Cresnet peripherals. When equipped with an optional CNXRMIRD IR receiver, the
MP2 & MP2E allow any universal IR remote to be used as a low-cost handheld
remote control.
The MP2E’s built-in high-speed Ethernet port and Web server provide full
connectivity and e-Control
2 Xpanel support for extensive IP-based control
capability, remote programming and diagnostics and seamless integration into very
large control networks.
The MP2 & MP2E both require 18 watts of power to operate. Therefore, if you use a
PW-2410RU power supply (rated at 25 watts), you will have 7 watts of power left
over to run additional Cresnet devices. As long as the sum total of the devices on
Cresnet does not exceed 7 watts, you will be fine. If the application requires more
than 7 watts of network power, use a PW-2420RU or CNPWS-75 in place of the
PW-2410RU.
Operations Guide – DOC. 6175A Series-2 Integrated AV Control System: MP2 & MP2E
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