Crestron MPC-M50 MPC Media Presentation Controller™ Operations & Installation Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Regulatory Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. As of the date of manufacture, the MPC-M50 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Contents MPC Media Presentation Controller™: MPC-M50 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Applications.................................................................................................................
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller MPC Media Presentation Controller™: MPC-M50 Introduction Creston® MPC Media Presentation Controller™ is a family of 2-Series control systems designed for installation in a wall or podium, delivering the industry’s best multimedia room control technology in a convenient, space saving design.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Control…Simplified The MPC-M50 is engineered to be easy to integrate and use, yet versatile enough to suit each application perfectly. Its front panel features a large LCD display with four “soft keys” plus seven “hard keys” buttons with LED feedback and a volume control knob, all which can be freely programmed for controlling system functions like power, source selection, transport control, audio settings, lighting and much more.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller RoomView® and SNMP The MPC-M50 communicates directly with Crestron 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.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Applications The following diagrams show an MPC-M50 in a residential application. MPC-M50 in a Residential Application 4 • Media Presentation Controller: MPC-M50 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Specifications Specifications for the MPC-M50 are listed in the following table. MPC-M50 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Processor CPU 32-bit Freescale ColdFire® Microprocessor Memory SDRAM 32 MB NVRAM 256 KB Flash 8 MB Time Clock Accuracy ± 1 minute per year Operating System Real-time, preemptive multithreaded/multitasking kernel; FAT32 file system with long names; supports SIMPL™ Windows and SIMPL+®.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 MPC-M50 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Dimensions Height 4.50 in (114 mm) Width 6.70 in (170 mm) Depth 2.23 in (57 mm) Weight 1.33 lbs (0.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your MPC-M50. MPC-M50 Physical View (Front) MPC-M50 Physical View (Rear) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 MPC-M50 Overall Dimensions (Front View) 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 4.50 in (114 mm) 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 6.70 in (170 mm) MPC-M50 Overall Dimensions (Rear and Side Views) 15 16 0.95 in (24 mm) 16 2.60 in (66 mm) 17 18 19 20 21 1.90 in (48 mm) 2.23 in (57 mm) 8 • Media Presentation Controller: MPC-M50 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1 LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Green LCD dot matrix, 128 x 64 resolution, adjustable LED backlight Supports dynamic text and icon graphics, scrolling text, scrolling lists, Windows® SideShow® enabled (1) Programmable continuous turn rotary encoder for volume adjustment, navigating menu, scrolling lists and adjusting values 2 VOLUME 3 LIGHT SENSOR 4 IR RECEIVER 5 SOFT KEYS (4) Push
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS LAN* 16 YELLOW LED PIN 1 GREEN LED PIN 8 COM 1 17 DESCRIPTION (1) 8-pin RJ-45 with two LED indicators 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port Green LED indicates link status Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 TX + TX RC+ N/C 5 6 7 8 N/C RC N/C N/C (5) Captive screw terminals Bidirectional RS-232 port Up to 115.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 20 IR 1-2 (One group of two shown) DESCRIPTION (4) Captive screw terminals comprising (2) IR/Serial output ports; IR output up to 1.2 MHz; 1-way serial TTL/RS-232 (0-5 V) up to 115.2 k baud.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Cresnet and Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Supplied Hardware The hardware supplied with the MPC-M50 is listed in the following table.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Attach the Mounting Plate Ground Wire Screws (4) 06-32 x 3/4" (2009211) 3. Mounting Plate (4506280) The ground wire from the mounting plate must be attached to an earth ground (building steel). NOTE: Ensure the unit is properly grounded. 4. Attach cables to the rear of the MPC-M50. Refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page 16. 5. Use the two included 04-40 x 1/4” screws to attach the MPC-M50 to the mounting plate.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Attach the MPC-M50 Screws (2) 04-40 x 1/4" (2007156) Label Holder Button Labels 6. Attach the label holder by placing it over its slots and sliding it downward into position. 7. Attach the included labels in the appropriate positions on the MPC-M50. 8. Perform any necessary programming using the COMPUTER (USB) connection prior to attaching the front panel of the MPC-M50. (Programming can also be performed via the LAN port.) 9.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Attach the Front Panel Screws (4) 04-40 x 1/2" (2021395 or 2021396) Hardware Hookup Connect the Device Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 12 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the MPC-M50, use Creston power supplies for Crestron equipment.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Hardware Connections for the MPC-M50 (Front View) COMPUTER (behind front cover): To USB Computer Console Port Hardware Connections for the MPC-M50 (Rear View) NET: To any Cresnet Network Device COM: To any RS-232 Device RELAYS: To Controllable Devices INPUT Connections LAN: 10/100Base-T Ethernet to LAN or Web IR: To IRP2 or Serial Devices INPUTS: From Digital or Analog Devices Depending on the application, the MPC-M50 INPUTS can be wired multiple ways
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 NOTE: The settings for the pull-up resistor are specified in the SIMPL Windows program. For more information, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Programming Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Locating the MPC-M50 in the Device Library Program Manager Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Media Presentation Controller TCP/IP Crestron MPC-M50 Ethernet Communication The MPC-M50 connects to PC via Ethernet: 1. Establish USB communication between MPC-M50 and PC. 2. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the MPC-M50 via the Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable DHCP. 3. Confirm Ethernet connections between MPC-M50 and PC. If connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. MPC-M50 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Unexpected response from control system. Network devices are not communicating with the control system. Use Crestron Toolbox to poll the network.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 NOTE: If communication cannot be established or the control system is locked up, refer to “Troubleshooting Communications” in the latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256). NOTE: Passthrough mode enables Toolbox access to any serial controlled device on the network. This aids in troubleshooting by allowing direct communication between the PC and a network device (effectively “passing through” the MPC-M50).
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller 9. Click the icon and select Firmware… to open the “Firmware” window, then click Browse. 10. Find and select the correct firmware file (.CUZ or .zip) and click Open. 11. In the “Firmware” window, click Send. You will see a “Confirmation” window asking if you have selected the right file. Click OK and you will see the “File Transfer” window. 12. When file transfer is completed, a window asking you to re-connect appears.
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 Strip and Tin Wire When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to avoid nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the wires that share a pin on the network connector and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only to the ends of the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle. Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
Media Presentation Controller Crestron MPC-M50 If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Crestron MPC-M50 Media Presentation Controller Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6814B (2024142) 04.11 Specifications subject to change without notice.
