Installation guide

Media Presentation Controller™ M5 Crestron MPC-M5
2  Media Presentation Controller™ M5: MPC-M5 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6955B
Control…Simplified
The MPC-M5 is engineered to be easy to integrate and use, yet versatile enough to
suit each application perfectly. Its ten “hard key” buttons can be freely programmed
for system power, input source selection, transport control, volume adjustment,
lighting presets and any other functions. Custom backlit labeling of the buttons is
facilitated using an assortment of pre-printed labels or Crestron Engraver software.
Configuring a complete MPC media presentation control solution is simplified using
Crestron SystemBuilder™ software, allowing limitless programmability from the
award-winning platform that is familiar to every Crestron dealer. The MPC Wizard
included in SystemBuilder enables setup of a full-featured presentation system
complete with lighting control and RoomView
®
remote management without
requiring any programming. Uploading and updating a facility full of MPC systems
is managed easily over the network or individually via the front panel USB port.
Wireless Remote
A range of options is available for adding wireless remote control to the MPC
system. Its built-in IR receiver allows use of any Crestron IR wireless touchpanel or
handheld remote without requiring a separate receiver or gateway. For greater range
and freedom of movement, MPC also supports Crestron’s full line of RF wireless
and Wi-Fi based products.
Built-in Control Ports
Through a host of onboard control ports, the MPC-M5 interfaces directly with the
video display or and projector, DVD player or TV receiver, projection screen, lift,
occupancy sensor and other devices in the room. In addition to high-speed Ethernet,
there is a bidirectional RS-232 COM port, an IR/serial port, two relays and two input
ports right on the rear panel.
Ethernet and e-Control
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Standards based 10/100 Ethernet facilitates secure high-speed network connectivity,
enabling extensive capabilities for remote system maintenance and control and
providing an interface to other Crestron control systems. The onboard Web server
provides the foundation for Crestron exclusive e-Control
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2 XPanel technology,
providing secure IP-based remote control. SSL encryption prevents hackers from
breaching the system and accessing its controls.
RoomView
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and SNMP
The MPC-M5 communicates directly with Crestron exclusive RoomView help desk
software, the industry’s most comprehensive facility-wide solution for remote
monitoring and asset management. Built-in SNMP support also enables integration
with third-party network management software, allowing full control and monitoring
from the IT help desk or network operations center in a format that is familiar to IT
personnel.