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Contact Us Control4 Corporation 11734 S. Election Road Salt Lake City, UT 84020 USA http://www.control4.com Home Theater Controller Installation and User Guide Part Number: 21-0250 Rev B Regulatory Draft 2 Hardware Model Number: AVM-HTC1-B and AVG-HTC1-B...
Contents Preface Important Information ........1 Graphical Symbols on the Device..1 Graphical Symbols in this Guide.... 1 Important Safety Instructions ....3 Additional Resources ......4 Chapter 1 Introduction to Home Theater Controller ..5 Role in a Control4 System ..... 5 Features and Benefits......
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Chapter 3 Configure the System ........23 Design and Setup the System ..... 23 Interviewer ........24 The Main Composer Interface ..25 Configure a Wireless Network (WiFi)... 26 Set Up Media and Create Playlists ..26 Program the Home Automation System27 Chapter 4 Use Home Theater Controller......
P R E F A C E Important Information This preface provides the following information: Graphical Symbols on the Device Graphical Symbols in this Guide Important Safety Instructions Additional Resources Graphical Symbols on the Device The following information has been placed on the device: Graphical Symbols in this Guide The following symbols and their descriptions draw your attention to important safe practices and additional...
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WARNING! This indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if avoided, may result in death or DO NOT IGNORE A WARNING! serious injury. CAUTION! This indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or DO NOT IGNORE A CAUTION! moderate injury.
NOTE: This indicates a note on related information about the current topic. TIP: This indicates a tip that might save you time or effort. Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
C H A P T E R Introduction to Home Theater Controller This chapter introduces a Control4 home automation system and explains the important role a Control4 Home Theater Controller plays in that system. It contains the following information: Role in a Control4 System Features and Benefits Requirements What’s in the Box...
Features and Benefits The Home Theater Controller makes it easy for anyone to add intelligent control to their home theater at an affordable price. It allows easy navigation and control using the included On-screen display and System Remote Control. It also includes multi-zone audio capabilities, sending music to rooms throughout the home.
Easy to Setup and Use Easy configuration – Provides a software wizard on a connected PC that guides users through the installation process. Connections made easy – Provides easy setup with the included cables and clearly marked connectors on the back panel. Requirements Wired or wireless Ethernet or WiFi (IEEE 802.116/g) network in place...
This section included the following: Front View Back View Specifications Front View 2 3 4 1. IR window — For capturing third-party IR codes from hand-held devices (such as remote controls). 2. Data LED — Red LED light indicates data is received. 3.
Back View 1. Power plug port — IEC C6 AC power receptacle for an IEC C5 power cord. 2. IR Out (6) — 3.5 mm jacks for up to 6 IR output transmitters. 3. Ethernet — RJ-45 jack for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection. 4.
12. WiFi antenna — For communication to the wireless access point. 13. USB (1 port) — For external storage device with USB support (such as FAT32 formatted devices). Specifications Model Number Display AVM-HTC1-B LED indicators Media Recognition Power Requirements AMG online CD/DVD recognition 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 18 W...
C H A P T E R Install the System This chapter explains how to install the Control4 home automation system and how to make hardware connections. The essential tasks include: Plan the Equipment Layout Connect to the Network Power Up the Home Theater Controller Connect Devices Plan the Equipment Layout When planning the equipment layout, follow these...
Plan the System Connections When setting up the Home Theater Controller, you need to plan the physical connections. Then, at your preference you can use Interviewer (within Composer) to guide you through the set up of these connections, or you can set up the physical connections, and then run Interviewer to tell the system how things are physically connected.
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Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: Relay (1 set)—Screw-down pluggable terminal block connector for 1 normally closed or normally opened switchable connection, such as a blind, a fireplace, or a projector screen. The set contains a connection for Common (COM) and Normally Closed (NC) or Normally Opened (NO).
Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: Video Sense In-Out (2 pairs)—Composite In-Out port pairs for monitoring up to 2 video In sources, such as DVD players or VCRs, that allow the system to determine the On/Off status of devices. Each Out port allows the signal to loop through the Home Theater Controller and continue to its intended video connection.
Connect Devices You can use Interviewer within the Composer software on a PC to walk you through the connection physical process or you can set up the physical connections and then run Interviewer to tell the Control4 system the applicable connections.
To connect a device to the Pluggable Terminal Block: Insert one of the wires required for your device into the appropriate opening in the Pluggable Terminal Block you reserved for that device (refer to Table 2-1 on page 14). For example, if you were adding a motion sensor, you would connect its wires to the following Contact openings: power input to +12V output signal to SIG, and ground connector to GND.
Figure 2-2. Connect Contact for Dry Contact (i.e. Door Contact Sensor. Provides power for Signal small Return Input devices Path Figure 2-3. Connect Contact for Self Powered Voltage Source Device Signal Return Input Path Connect to the Relay Port The Home Theater Controller provides one relay port as a subset of the pluggable terminal block provided.
Connect the Serial Port The Home Theater Controller provides one serial port as a subset of the pluggable terminal block provided. See the following figure to determine how to connect this port as an RS-232 serial port. Figure 2-4. Connect RS-232 Serial Port Receiver (DB9 Pin #2) Relevant Pin numbers...
Set Up IR Emitters Your system may contain third-party products that are controlled with IR commands (usually through remote controls). To provide a way for the Home Theater Controller to control a device that only recognizes IR commands, complete the following setup. Plug the 3.5 mm connector end of one of the 6 IR stick-on emitters provided into an IR Out port on the Home Theater Controller.
C H A P T E R Configure the System The Composer interface and wizards are designed to help you simplify the process to fully design, set up, and program a Control4 home automation system. This chapter provides an introduction for how you can configure a Control4 home automation system using the Composer software.
Interviewer The Home Automation Interviewer (Interviewer) is a wizard that guides you through project configuration to set up the Control4 home automation system. To launch Interviewer within Composer, from the File menu, click Run Interview. If it is your first time setting up a Control4 system or you want to ensure you think of all the set up options, use the Interviewer.
connect to the controller hardware using a network address. These include devices like Control4 Dimmers, Switches, Keypads, Mini Touch Screens, System Remote Controls, and any other device that communicates ZigBee or TCP/IP. Audio/Video helps you define all the audio/video connections on the system. Audio/video connections include any device’s inputs and outputs that carry audio and/or video signals.
Setting up with Composer, you have the flexibility to follow any set up path you desire. When you become familiar with the Control4 home automation system, this is the quickest method for setting up a system. When designing, setting up, and making connections for a project, you will use the following Composer views: System Design View —...
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You can also create custom playlists from the navigation devices, such as On-screen Navigator (display monitor), Mini Touch Screen, and Wireless Touch Screen. For more information, see the documentation provided with your navigation device. Program the Home Automation System The programming of the system includes programming interactions between events on the system and actions of other devices.
C H A P T E R Use Home Theater Controller This chapter introduces the user interfaces that are available to Home Theater Controller users and the common system tasks you can perform with the Home Theater Controller. It contains the following information: Control Devices and Use the System Set up and Use External Storage Device Front Panel...
Front Panel The front panel on the Home Theater Controller enables you to see the status or set up the system, including: IR Window — Allows you to capture IR codes to create device drivers for IR-controlled devices using the Driver Wizard within Composer. Data LED (far left LED) —...
On-Screen Navigator The Home Theater Controller provides an on-screen menu system called Control4 On-Screen Navigator. Once a Control4 system is configured and the Home Theater Controller is connected to a monitor or TV, you can press button on the Remote Control to access the On- Screen Navigator home screen.
Videos: Allows you to view all available videos (or stored movies) and to control DVD players, VCRs, or DVRs. Comfort: Allows you to control all comfort-related devices, such as fans, curtains, blinds, or fireplaces. Lights: Provides controls for all lighting devices and lighting scenes that are available in the current room.
Set up and Use External Storage Device When using the Home Theater Controller as the primary controller in the home, from the USB port (on the back), you can store and access media from an external storage device, such as a network hard drive or USB memory device.
C H A P T E R Warranty and Regulatory Compliance Information This chapter provides the following information: Warranty Regulatory Compliance Warranty This section provides the following information: Limited Hardware Warranty Hardware Warranty Terms Software Agreement Important: Warranty terms may be different with the country of purchase;...
What the warranty does not cover Misuses; unauthorized modification; opening for any reason except to perform an official upgrade using a proper tools/kit Operation or storage outside the environmental specifications for the product In-transit damage and improper maintenance Physical damage to the unit, such as a cracked or broken screen or defect resulting from use of improper software, accessories, media, supplies, consumables, or such items not designed for use with the product.
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2. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES The preceding warranties are the exclusive and sole express warranties given by CONTROL4. They supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. CONTROL4 HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES- WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY-INCLUDING ANY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, except that for product...
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is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period, the RMA will be cancelled. Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA or after the RMA is cancelled, will be refused. Control4 is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number. Compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is a condition to coverage under the Warranty: If these requirements are not complied with, Control4 will have no obligation to provide any remedy for any breach of warranty.
Software Agreement The Control4 Home Theater Controller contains pre-installed software. Please read the Control4 terms outlined in this section before proceeding. NOTE: Carefully read this License Agreement and the Limited Warranty statement before operating the equipment. The rights to the software are licensed, not sold. Control4 or its licensors continue to own all intellectual property rights to the software, and you will be granted certain rights to use the software upon your acceptance of this license.
Regulatory Compliance This product complies with standards established by the following regulatory bodies: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Industry Canada Statement Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...
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