Control 4 HC-1000 Installation Manual

Home Controller HC-1000
Installation Guide
Supported Model
C4-HC1000-E-B Home Controller HC-1000
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.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.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING! This CLASS I apparatus must be connected to an AC
mains socket outlet that has a protective earthing connection (i.e., third-
prong ground conductor). DO NOT DEFEAT THE PROTECTIVE
EARTHING CONNECTION!
Introduction to Home Controller HC-1000
The Control4 Home Controller HC-1000 provides capability for controlling
lights, home theaters, distributed audio systems, and other devices.
It provides extensive media management services for audio sources, such as
CDs and DVDs stored in connected devices. It provides half a terrabyte of
storage for media and allows you to use an external storage device for
additional media storage. It also includes multi-zone audio capabilities,
distributing digital music to rooms throughout the home.
Control4 Supported Devices
NOTE: The HC-1000 enhances existing system capabilities. It replaces the
main controller, running Director and Media Manager. You must have another
controller, such as a Home Theater Controller, Home Controller (HC-300), or
Media Controller, to run ZServer and to communicate with lighting and other
Zigbee devices.
The HC-1000 enhances a system's capability to control the following Control4
devices:
Touch Screen (Wireless or Wall-Mounted) Wireless Dimmer*
Mini Touch Screen Wireless Switch*
LCD Keypad* Wireless Outlet Dimmer*
Wireless 2, 3, & 6 Button Keypads* Wireless Outlet Switch*
Wireless Thermostat* Multi Channel Amplifier
Speaker Point™ Audio Matrix Switch
Supported third-party devices Multi Tuner
*This device requires a slave controller configured to run ZServer.
For more information, see Products at http://www.control4.com.
Requirements and Specifications
Prior to installing this product, ensure that a wired Ethernet network is in place.
The Home Controller HC-1000 specifications include:
Model Number • C4-HC1000-E-B
Media Recognition • AMG online CD/DVD recognition and
media information service
Display • LED indicators
Power Requirements • 100-240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 0.7 A MAX
Dimensions • H x W x D: 3 3/8" x 16 3/4" x 14:
Device Weight • 15.4 pounds
Shipping Weight • 20 pounds
What's in the Box
The following are included in your Home Controller box:
• Home Controller HC-1000
• IEC 320 power cord
• Home Controller HC-1000 Installation Guide (this document)
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
Front View
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Data—This LED indicates streaming audio is received.
2. Link—This LED indicates the Home Controller has been identified in a
Control4 Composer project.
3. Power—Indicates that the device is powered on.
4. Identification button—Button used when identifying this device in
Composer.
NOTE: Blinking is not a default LED action; LEDs blink to convey information.
Back View
4.
2.
3.
1.
1. Power plug port—AC power receptacle for an IEC 320 power cord
2. Ethernet—RJ-45 jack for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection
3. USB (2 ports)—For external storage device with USB support (such as
USB hard drive or memory stick)
4. Power on button—Button to turn on or off the controller
Install the System
NOTE: The Home Controller HC-1000 is not intended for use in a theater.
To install this controller:
1. Ensure that your home network is in place before starting your system
setup: The Home Controller HC-1000 requires a wired Ethernet network
connection in order to use all features as designed. When connected, the
Home Controller can access Web-based media databases and Control4
system updates.
2.Connect the HC-1000 controller to the network: To connect using an
Ethernet connection, plug the data cable from the home network connection
into the Home Controller RJ-45 port (labeled "Ethernet") at the network
switch.
3. Power up the controller: Plug the HC-1000 power cord (provided) into the
Home Controller power plug port and an electrical outlet.
4. Connect system devices as described in the "Connect Devices" section
that follows.
5. Optional: Set up external storage devices as described in "Set up Exter-
nal Storage Device" on page 1.
Connect Devices
Connect all applicable devices to the Home Controller HC-1000 using one of
the connection options described in the following table.
Table 1. Connection Options
Power plug port—For use with the IEC 320 power connector
(provided)
Ethernet—RJ-45 for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.
USB (2 ports)—For external storage device with USB support
(such as FAT32 formatted devices)
NOTE: The HC-1000 has no audio out ports. Audio streaming is done using
the Ethernet connection.
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. Simply plug the USB drive into one
of the USB ports and configure or scan the media from Composer.
Troubleshooting
If the Data LED is flashing slowly, a drive integrity check or formatting is
currently underway.
If the Link LED is flashing quickly, the formatting or integrity check has failed.
To reset the device, press and hold the Identify button. When both LEDs
illuminate momentarily, the device has been reset.
To restore the network configuration, press and hold the Identify button when
the device is powered up until the LEDs illuminate.
In order to maintain media drive integrity, the device may infrequently take an
extended period of time (up to 1 hour) to boot while a forced file system
integrity check occurs.