Control 4 HC-300 Installation Manual page 2

Video Sense In-Out (2 pairs)—Composite In-Out port pairs
for monitoring up to two video In sources, such as DVD play-
ers or VCRs, that allow the system to determine the On/Off
status of devices. Each Out port allows the signal to loop
through the Controller and continue to its intended video con-
nection. See "Use Video Sense Loops" for information.
Ethernet—RJ-45 for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.
USB (1 port)—For external storage device with USB support (such
as FAT32 formatted devices). See "Set up External Storage Device"
for information or to connect the optional WiFi adapter C4-NWA-11G-USB.
Contact (1 set)—Pluggable terminal block connector for one dry
contact closure, logic input connection, door contact sensor, or
motion sensor. Provides power for small devices (12V), signal
input (SIG), and return path (GND).
Relay (1 set)—Pluggable terminal block connector for one nor-
mally closed or normally opened switchable connection, such as a
blind, a fireplace, or a projector screen. The set contains a con-
nection for Normally Opened (NO), Normally Closed (NC), and
Common (COM).
Serial (2 sets)—DB9 connector for a serial device, such as a
receiver or disk changer. See "Connect the Serial Ports" for
more information.
IR Out (6)—3.5 mm jacks for up to six IR output transmitters.
See "Set Up IR Emitters or IR Blaster" for more information.
The following section teaches more about other connection options.
Use Video Sense Loops
Video sensing can enhance the ability to sense the power state of a device,
such as whether the device is "on" or "off." To add video signal sensing
capabilities for a video device (such as a VCR, DVD player, etc.), connect one
of the device's composite Video Out ports to a HC-300 Video Sense In port.
Use the companion Video Sense Out port for the device's video out as needed.
For Video Sense only (no loop-through), connect a device's Composite Video
Out port to one of the two Video Sense In ports.
Use Pluggable Terminal Block Connectors
For the Contact and Relay ports, the HC-300 makes use of a pluggable
terminal block connector—a removable plastic part that locks in individual
wires, which is included. To connect a device to the Pluggable Terminal Block:
1. 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
Figure 1 on page 2). 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. See the sections
that follow for instruction on connecting the various protocols.
2. Lower the openings latch until it locks the wire in place.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for all wires required for your device.
NOTE: When you connect dry contact closure devices, such as door switches,
connect the switch between +12V (Power) and SIG (Signal).
Connect to the Contact Port
The HC-300 provides one contact port as a subset of the pluggable terminal
block provided. See the following figures to determine how to connect the
device to a contact port.
Figure 1: Contact Port for Voltage Source (i.e. Motion Sensor)
Figure 2: Contact for Dry Contact (i.e. Door Contact Sensor)
Figure 3: Contact for Self-Powered Voltage Source Device
Connect to the Relay Port
The HC-300 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. The relay switches closes when the
relay is activated. The HC-300 can support applications that require a normally
closed contact.
Figure 4: Relay Port: Normally Open
Figure 5: Relay Port: Normally Closed
Connect the Serial Ports
The HC-300 provides two DB9-style serial ports. Connect a device to the HC-
300, like a receiver or disk changer, by aligning the pins and tightening the
screws. See the table below for serial communication values.
Hardware Odd Parity Even Parity No Parity
Flow Control
Serial Port 1 X X X
Serial Port 2 X X X X
Set Up IR Emitters or IR Blaster
Your system may contain third-party products that are controlled with IR
commands (usually through remote controls). To provide a way for the Home
Controller to control a device that only recognizes IR commands, complete one
of the following setups: IR Emitters or IR Blaster.
IR Emitters
1. Plug the 3.5 mm connector end of one of the six IR stick-on emitters pro-
vided into an IR Out port on the HC-300.
2. Place the stick-on emitter end over the IR receiver on the media player, TV,
or other target device to reve IR signals from the HC-300 to the target.
IR Blaster
In addition to IR emitters, the HC-300 is also equipped with an IR blaster, which
is located under the front LEDs. To use the blaster instead of an IR emitter:
1. In Composer, connect IR Out #6 of the Home Controller to the IR In of the
device you want to control.
2. Do not physically connect anything to IR Out Port #6.
3. Test and verify that the HC-300 is positioned in such a way that the blaster
can reach the device you want to control.
Set up External Storage Device
You can store and access media from an external storage device, such as a
network hard drive or USB memory device by plugging the USB drive into one
of the USB ports and configure or scan the media from Composer.
Troubleshooting
Factory Restore Button
1. To restore the HC-300 for system recovery to the factory default image, on
the back of the device insert the end of a paper clip into the small hole (to
the right of the Audio In jacks).
2. Power cycle the device while pressing and holding the Factory Restore but-
ton. After about 5 to 7 seconds, the Status LED will start blinking orange to
indicate the start of the recovery process. After the Status LED starts blink-
ing orange, you can release the button.
Identification Button
1. To reset to the network defaults, on the front of the device power cycle the
HC-300 and hold the Identification button until the Data, Link, and Power
LEDs are solid blue; immediately release the button.
2. If during the boot sequence, the Status LED stays Orange, press and hold
the Identification button until the LED blinks Blue, and then release it.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC/Industry Canada
FCC ID: R33C4HC3002/Canadian ID IC:7848A-C4HC300E
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.
Australian / New Zealand
• AS/NZS 4268:2003 + A1:2005 & A2:2006
Recycling
For recycling information, please go to www.control4.com/recycling.
Limited Warranty
For complete warranty information, see http://www.control4.com/dealer/.
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