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- Page 2 Trademarks Control4, EZ ID, and the Control4 logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Graphical Symbols in this Guide......1 Important Safety Instructions ........2 Additional Resources..........4 Chapter 1 Introduction to Media Controller ......5 Role in a Control4 System ........5 Features and Benefits..........6 Powerful Automation Controller ....... 7 Easy to Set Up ..........7 Requirements ............ - Page 4 Chapter 4 Use Media Controller......... 35 Control Devices and Use the System ....35 Media Controller Front Display ...... 35 On-Screen Navigator ........36 System Remote Control with LCD ....38 Set up and Use External Storage Device ..... 38 Copy Music to the Digital Audio Player....
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Page 5: Preface Important Information
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... -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
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. - Page 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
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Page 8: Additional Resources
(i.e., third-prong ground DO NOT DEFEAT THE PROTECTIVE conductor). EARTHING CONNECTION! Additional Resources The following resources are available to provide you with additional support. Your authorized Control4 reseller Control4 Web Site: http://www.control4.com Composer online help Composer Media Edition online help... -
Page 9: Introduction To Media Controller
CDs to a compressed or non-compressed digital format to provide convenient playback. Once music has been imported to the Media Controller hard drive, or other media has been stored in connected devices, you can use the Media Controller to manage... -
Page 10: Features And Benefits
Features and Benefits The Media Controller makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music wherever you are. The Media Controller digitally stores music collections and delivers simultaneous audio streams over a wired or a wireless home network. The Media Controller utilizes online music and movie recognition. -
Page 11: Powerful Automation Controller
Requirements Wired Ethernet network in place, using a shielded Ethernet cable to the Media Controller. Media Controller measures 3 rack units high — 5.88” with feet, standard rack width —17.24” with rack ears, and 16.4” deep (this product). System Remote Control and On-screen Navigation (included). -
Page 12: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box The following are included in your Media Controller box: Media Controller and On-screen Navigator software Pluggable terminal block connectors (11) Control4 System Remote Control with LCD Navigator display and 4 AAA batteries S-VIDEO cable Composite video cable... -
Page 13: Front View With Door Opened
6. USB port — For supported USB memory devices, such as FAT32 formatted devices, for storing MP3 files to utilize on the Control4 system. 7. Reset button — Resides behind the closed door for resetting the... -
Page 14: Back View
Back View... - Page 15 15. Video Out Options— VGA, Component, Composite or S-VIDEO port for displaying navigation menus on a monitor or TV. 16. EZ ID™ Led’s— Every port on the Media Controller back panel is supported by EZ ID Led’s that light at different times during the setup process to identify ports and indicate signal activity.
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Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Model Numbers Media Recognition AVM-MC1-B AMG online CD/DVD recognition and media information service Connections Audio Recording Formats Audio Input: 3 analog, 1 digital MP3: 192kbps Audio Output: 3 analog, 1 digital Audio Playback Formats On-screen display output: S-VIDEO, Composite, VGA, Uncompressed WAV and PCM: Component 44.1kHz, 16 bit stereo... -
Page 17: Control4 Supported Devices
Control4 Supported Devices For a list of Control4 supported devices and solutions, see “Products” at http:/www.control4.com. Typical devices include Speaker Point™ Wireless Dimmer Mini Touch Screen Wireless Switch Touch Screen – 10.5” Wireless 2, 3, & 6 Button Keypads Multi Channel Amplifier... -
Page 19: Install The System
Plan Your System Connections Determine Best Video Option Plan Control4 System Connections When setting up the Media Controller, you need to plan your physical connections and within Composer define these connections to mirror the actual connections. For instructions on setting up the connections, refer to the Composer Professional online help. -
Page 20: Plan Your System Connections
Plan Your System Connections When setting up the Media Controller, you need to plan the physical connections. Then, at your preference you can either use Interviewer (within Composer) to guide you through setting up these connections, or you can set up the physical connections first and then run Interviewer to tell the system how things are physically connected. - Page 21 Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: Relays 1-6 — 6 pin Pluggable Terminal Block connectors for up to six normally closed or normally opened switchable connections such as blinds, fireplaces, or projector screens. Each set contains a connection for Common (COM) Normally Closed (NC) or Normally Opened (NO).
- Page 22 Connection Options and Typical Use Reserved for: Ethernet — RJ-45 for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection, using a shielded Ethernet cable. USB — For supported USB memory devices (such as FAT32 formatted devices). One is on the back and one is on the front (behind the door).
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Page 23: Determine Best Video Option
If you are using an Ethernet connection for the Media Controller, plug the data cable from the home network connection into the Media Controller RJ-45 port (labeled “Ethernet”) and into the network port on the wall or at the network switch. -
Page 24: Power Up The Media Controller
Power Up the Media Controller Plug the Media Controller power cord (provided) into an electrical outlet. Change Front Panel Information To view or change the system configuration: On the front panel, press the SETUP button. The System Configuration screen plays:... - Page 25 DHCP Client: Choose this option if you have a DHCP server in your network that will provide a dynamic IP address to the Media Controller as needed. The system automatically will try to locate a DHCP server. When the message “Server Found.
- Page 26 DHCP Server: If the network does not have a device serving as the DHCP Server (such as a network gateway, switch, or router), then you may use the Media Controller as the DHCP server. The following screen with default settings is displayed. These will work for most Control4 system users.
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Page 27: Connect Devices
Interviewer to tell the Control4 system the applicable connections. Connect all applicable devices to the Media Controller using one of the available connection methods, including those described in Table 2-1,See “Media Controller Connection Worksheet”... -
Page 28: Configure And Connect To The Serial Ports
(Power) and SIG (Signal). See Contacts on Table 2-1. Configure and Connect to the Serial Ports The Media Controller provides four serial ports: Two that use standard male DB9 connector and two that are configurable as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 and provide hardware handshake. - Page 29 Figure 2-1. Configure RS-232 for Configurable Port DB9 Pin #2 DB9 Pin #3 DB9 Pin #5 Figure 2-2. Configure RS-422 for Configurable Port CAT 3 or CAT 5 Figure 2-3. Configure RS-485 for Configurable Port CAT 3 or CAT 5...
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Page 30: Connect To The Contact Ports
Ensure that the transmit line of the Media Controller is hooked to the receiver line of the device, and that the receiver line of the Media Controller is hooked to the transmit line. -
Page 31: Connect To The Relay Ports
Input Path Connect to the Relay Ports The Media Controller provides one relay port as a subset of the pluggable terminal block provided. For most applications, attach one wire to the common terminal and the other to the normally open terminal. -
Page 32: Set Up Ir Emitters
Set Up IR Emitters Your system might contain third-party products that are controlled with IR commands (usually through remote controls). To provide a way for the Media Controller to control a device that only recognizes IR commands, complete the following setup. -
Page 33: Configure The System
Control4 system. This chapter provides an introduction for how you can configure a Control4 system using the Composer software. The essential steps include: Design and Setup the System... -
Page 34: Interviewer
Control4 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 setup options, use the Interviewer. -
Page 35: The Main Composer Interface
Composer online help. The Main Composer Interface The main Composer interface allows you to set up and program a Control4 system. Within Composer, you can add devices, make connections, set up media, and program using devices and agents. -
Page 36: Set Up Media And Create Playlists
Setting up with Composer, you have the flexibility to follow any set up path you desire. When you become familiar with the Control4 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 —... -
Page 37: Program The Home Automation System
Program the Home Automation System The programming of the system includes programming interactions between events on the system and actions of other devices. You can program the behavior of devices, such as when the projector is turned on, the motorized screen comes down or when the door is opened, the lights turn on. -
Page 39: Use Media Controller
C H A P T E R Use Media Controller This chapter introduces interfaces and the common system tasks you can perform with the Media Controller. It contains the following information: Control Devices and Use the System Set up and Use External Storage Device... -
Page 40: On-Screen Navigator
The Media Controller provides an on-screen system called Control4 On-Screen Navigator. Once a Control4 system is configured and the Media Controller is connected to a monitor or TV, you can press the button on the System Remote Control to access the On-... - Page 41 Also, provides on-screen controls for the Digital Audio Player—the built-in device that plays the digital audio files stored in the Media Controller. TV: Allows you to browse all broadcast channels (UHF/VHF, cable or satellite), then choose a channel.
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Page 42: System Remote Control With Lcd
System Remote Control User Guide. Set up and Use External Storage Device When using the Media 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. -
Page 43: Copy Music To The Digital Audio Player
Copy Music to the Digital Audio Player Control4 audio systems make use of digital music files that have been added to the Media Controller digital audio player storage area and scanned into the system’s music database. NOTE: Control4 Composer software offers installers a variety of methods for adding AND scanning music. - Page 44 1 - 2 are saved, but Track 3 and higher are not. SKIP: If you press SKIP anytime during the recording of a track, the Media Controller skips recording that track and moves on to the next track. When the CD backup is finished and the default system display returns, press EJCT and remove the To copy additional CDs, repeat the steps 2 - 4.
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Page 45: Change On-Screen Navigator Themes
Controller before you can continue backing up CDs. If you are finished copying CDs, press the CLOSE button. To free up disk space on the Media Controller, use the Composer software interface: Start Composer and open this Media Controller’s project. - Page 46 On the Info option bar, choose Themes. The Themes screen is displayed, including a list of theme options. The default theme is Radiant Blue. Choose a theme, then choose Load Theme. The screen will soon refresh with the theme you chose to load.
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Page 47: Warranty And Regulatory Compliance
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. If the Media Controller proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Control4 will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. -
Page 48: Hardware Warranty Terms
WARRANTY Control4, Corporation. ("Control4") warrants that at the time of sale the Media Controller (the “product”) will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to Control4's specifications for the components. Control4 further warrants that for a period of 12 months... - Page 49 (such replacement product may be new or refurbished to be comparable in function and performance to a new product) or (2) the price at which Control4 sold the non-conforming product. In the event of repair or replacement, there may be a loss of data in the memory of the product for which warranty service is sought.
- Page 50 DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL CONTROL4 BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM CONTROL4'S OWN NEGLIGENCE.
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Page 51: Software Agreement
The Remedies provided in this document are your sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall Control4 be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost profit), whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory. -
Page 52: Regulatory Compliance
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. IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Control4 could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. - Page 53 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This product has been tested by UL and has been found to be in compliance with: UL 60065:2003: Standard for Audio, Video and Similar...
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Page 54: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CE Declaration of Conformity DeClaration OF CONFORMITY Control4 Corporation, 11734 S. Election Road, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84020-6432, Tel (801) 523-3100 Product: Media Controller, Model No: AVM-MC1-B The undersigned hereby declares, on behalf of Control4 Corporation, that the above-referenced product, to which this declaration relates, is in...