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  • Page 2 Contact Us Control4 Corporation 11734 S. Election Road, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84020 USA http://www.control4.com Media Controller Installation and User Guide Part Number: 21-0050 Rev A Draft 7 (in progress) Hardware Model Number: AVM-MC1-B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface About This Guide........... 1 Notes, Tips, Cautions, and Warnings ..1 Additional Resources ......2 Chapter 1 Introduction to Media Controller ....3 Role in a Control4 System ..... 3 Features and Benefits......4 Requirements ........4 Supported Devices ........ 5 What’s in the Box ........
  • Page 4 Connect AV Devices to One Another .. 23 Relocate the WiFi Antenna ....24 Set Up Logical Connections ....24 Check Setup Using On-Screen Display25 Chapter 3 Use Media Controller........27 User Interfaces ........27 On-Screen Navigator ...... 27 System Remote Control with LCD .. 28 Media Controller Front Display ..

  • Page 5: Preface

    P R E F A C E About This Guide Notes, Tips, Cautions, and Warnings Media Controller Installation and User Guide Note, Tip, Caution, and Warning paragraphs draw your attention to safe practices and additional information which may help you avoid losing data or time. NOTE: These contain notes on related information about the current topic.

  • Page 6: Additional Resources

    Additional Resources The following resources are available to provide you with additional support. Your authorized representative or Control4 reseller. Control4 Web Site: http://www.Control4.com/...

  • Page 7: Introduction To Media Controller

    C H A P T E R Introduction to Media Controller This chapter introduces a Control4 home system and explains the important role a Media Controller plays in that system. Role in a Control4 System Control4 systems are uniquely configured for every customer and every site.

  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits Music Server 80 GB hard drive Multiple input options Multi-room audio Digital audio streaming ® ® Gracenote and Muze Customized playlists Powerful Home Automation Controller Complete control of IR, contact, relay, and serial connections to control the whole house ZigBee mesh networking (802.15.4), WiFi (802.11b), or Ethernet communication Seamless integration (Works with Control4 and...

  • Page 9: Supported Devices

    Supported Devices For any controller purchased through Control4, see the web site http://www.mycontrol4.com to obtain a list of what you can add to your system. NOTE: For a complete list of supported devices and solutions, see “Products” at http://www.Control4.com What’s in the Box The following hardware and software is required and included in your Control4 Media Controller box.
  • Page 10 audio features, Media Controller also manages lighting, temperature, and other home automation subsystems. For audio distribution, it allows you to define pre-amplifier audio play zones (up to 3 analog and many digital) and enables digital distributuon. (Note: Digital audio zones require a network connection—such as Ethernet or WiFi—to function.) The Media Controller provides media management.

  • Page 11: Front View With Door Opened

    Front View with Door Opened 1....2....3....4..5..6..7..8 —For displaying settings, Front display area playlist sections, title sections, media information, receiver status, and system menus. —Provides the user-input method for Buttons options displayed in the front panel user interface. —For importing CDs into the CD-RW drive system or playing CDs.

  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View —Standard serial ports: RS-232 Serial 1-2 only for up to 2 projectors or other serial I/O devices, which includes hardware flow control. —Configurable serial ports: RS- Serial 3-4 232, RS-422, or RS-485 for a projector or other serial I/O devices. —Plugable Terminal Block Contacts 1-6 connector for up to 6 dry contact closure, or...
  • Page 13 —3.5 mm phone jacks for up to 8 IR Out 1-8 IR sticky emitters that can be placed over IR readers on media players, TVs, or other targets to transmit IR signal from Media Controller to the target. — Video Sense Loop In-Out (pairs) 1-4 Composite port pairs for up to 4 video sources, such as DVD players or VCRs, that allow the system to detect the On/Off status...

  • Page 15: Set Up The System

    C H A P T E R Set Up the System This chapter explains how to set up the Control4 home control system. It includes making hardware connections. The essential tasks are: 1.Plan Your Equipment Layout 2.Connect to a Monitor or TV 3.Connect to the Network 4.Connect Devices 5.Connect AV Devices to One Another...

  • Page 16: Physical And Logical Connections

    Physical and Logical Connections In a Media Controller system, physical and logical connections are required in order to control, navigate, and use the system as designed. This section describes, in general terms, how to set up the physical connections required for Media Controller and all of the devices associated with it.

  • Page 17: Sample Setup Diagrams

    Sample Setup Diagrams Figure 2-1. Sample Setup: Simple...
  • Page 18 Figure 2-2. Sample Setup: Multi-Room...
  • Page 19 Figure 2-3. Sample Setup: Extreme...

  • Page 20: Determine Best Video Option

    Determine Best Video Option There are four Video Out format options to choose from, but only one option at a time can be used. The system default is Composite/S-Video. If you have multiple connection options for a video component, you need to determine the best connection available.
  • Page 21 Table 2-2. Connection Worksheet Media Controller Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: Serial 1-2 —Standard (male) ports: RS-232 only for up to 2 projectors or other serial I/O devices. Serial 3-4 — Configurable ports that make use of Plugable Terminal Block connectors: RS- 232, RS-422, or RS-485 for a projector or other serial I/O devices.
  • Page 22 Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: IR Out —3.5 mm jacks for up to 8 IR sticky emitters that can be placed over IR readers on media players, TVs, or other targets to transmit infrared control signals from Media Controller to the target .

  • Page 23: Connect To A Monitor Or Tv

    Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: Audio Out —RCA (Left- Right) pairs for stereo channel output for up to 3 stereo line- level outputs. Video Out — Choose one option (Composite, S- Video, Component, or VGA) for displaying navigation menus and media databases on a monitor or TV (not for viewing movies).

  • Page 24: Connect To The Network

    Connect to the Network If you are using an Ethernet connection for Media Controller, plug the data cable from the home network connection into the Media Controller RJ-45 port (labeled “Ethernet”) and the network port in your wall or at the network hub or switch.

  • Page 25: Connect Wires To A Configurable Serial Port

    To connect a device to a Plugable Terminal Block: Insert one of the wires required for your device into the appropriate opening in the Plugable Terminal Block you reserved for that device (refer to Table 2-2 on page 17). For example, if you were adding an IR motion sensor, you would connect the motion sensor power input to +12v, its ground connector GND, and its output to SIG.

  • Page 26: Add Ir Receiver Capabilities To Remote Locations

    Table 2-4. Configure RS-232 (Standard Serial Cable) for Configurable Port Function DB9 Pin Phoenix Connector Transmit TX (1) Receive RX (3) Ground GND (9) Add IR Receiver Capabilities to Remote Locations To add a remote infrared (IR) receiver to your Media Controller: Place your IR receiver “In”...

  • Page 27: Set Up Ir-Signal Generation To Control Third-Party Devices

    Set Up IR-Signal Generation to Control Third-Party Devices Your system may contain third-party products that ship with IR (infrared) remote controls. To provide a way for Media 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 8 IR stick-on emitters provided into an IR Out port on the Media Controller.

  • Page 28: Relocate The Wifi Antenna

    Connect Video devices to one another. For example, if you intend to play DVDs directly from a DVD player to your TV, connect the DVD player’s Video Out to the TV’s Video In. Relocate the WiFi Antenna The WiFi antenna is installed behind the Media Controller front panel door.
  • Page 29 Check Setup Using On-Screen Display Once you have completed the physical and logical setup tasks, you should be able to access the On-Screen Navigator home page on the monitor or TV. Complete the following steps to check the setup. On the remote control, press to display the On- Screen Navigator home page (or main menu) on the monitor or TV.

  • Page 31: Use Media Controller

    C H A P T E R Use Media Controller This chapter introduces user interfaces available to Media Controller users and the common system tasks you can perform with Media Controller. User Interfaces The following user interfaces are available by default with Media Controller: On-Screen Navigator System Remote Control with LCD...

  • Page 32: System Remote Control With Lcd

    Videos: Displays movie-playing options when a controlled DVD player or changer has been included in the system. Comfort: Allow you to control all comfort related devices, such as a thermostat, radiant heating, fans, curtains and blinds, and a fireplace. It can also display the current indoor temperature.

  • Page 33: Media Controller Front Display

    remote control buttons and/or with another system navigation device. For detailed information on the remote control, refer to the System Remote Control User Guide included with your Control4 remote control. Media Controller Front Display The information that displays on the Media Controller front display depends on the action you choose with the Media Controller buttons or with some other system navigation device.

  • Page 34: View Or Edit Setup Information

    View or Edit Setup Information To view or edit Media Controller setup information: On the Media Controller front panel, press the SETUP button. The System Configuration screen is displayed: ----------------------------------------------------- ....Host Setup........DHCP Client......IP..10.11.11.??? (your IP)....MSK..255.255.0.0......MAC 00:0F:FF:00:01:30..... EDIT.........CANCEL ----------------------------------------------------- If you need to change the setup, press the EDIT...

  • Page 35: Choose A Playlist Option

    When you are finished playing the CD, open the CD tray, remove the CD, and close the CD tray. Choose a Playlist Option On the Media Controller front panel, open the CD tray (press the EJECT button), load a CD, and close the CD tray.

  • Page 36: Understand Future Feature Support

    Understand Future Feature Support Media Controller has been prepared to support future features. As features are added and software updates become available, you will be able to use your box for such things as System Navigation, Caller ID, and Media Management.

  • Page 37: Warranty And Fcc Information

    C H A P T E R Warranty and FCC Information Warranty Important: Warranty terms may be different with the country of purchase; contact your Authorized Control4 Sales and Service office for detailed product warranty information. Limited Hardware Warranty Control4 warrants its Media Controller product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period.

  • Page 38: Hardware Warranty Terms

    Hardware Warranty Terms READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE CONTROL4 SYSTEM OR COMPONENTS. YOUR INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS INDICATES THAT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.
  • Page 39 MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, except that for product purchased directly by a consumer, any implied warranties are limited in duration to the term of the express warranties provided above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Software Agreement

    ADDRESS FOR NOTICES TO CONTROL4 Control4 Corporation 11734 Election Road, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84020 Fax # 801-523-3199 Telephone # 801-523-3100 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. Software Agreement The Control4 Media Controller contains preinstalled software.

  • Page 42: Fcc Information

    Limited Software Warranty, Liability, and Remedy Important: This Control4 Software Limited Warranty shall cover all software that is provided to you, the customer, as part of the Control4 product, including any operation system software. The Remedies provided in this document are your sole and exclusive remedies.

  • Page 43: Fcc Caution

    FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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