Control 4 HC-800 Installation Manual

Control 4 HC-800 Installation Manual

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HC-800 Controller

Installation Guide

Supported Model
• C4-HC800-BL – HC-800 Controller, Black
Introduction
The Control4® HC-800 Controller (HC-800) provides
ways to control lights, home theaters, whole-
home music and video systems, and other devices
controlled by IP, infrared (IR), Serial, Contact, or Relay
connections. The Controller has a fast processor,
built-in WiFi, HDMI for audio and video, improved
ZigBee radio, and more.
The HC-800 also provides extensive media
management support for audio and video content,
including CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, or digital media
stored in connected devices. You can use an external
storage device with USB, NAS, or eSATA connectivity,
and it supports multi-zone audio capabilities, sending
music to various rooms in the home. The device can
be stacked with AV devices or rack-mounted using
the optional rack ears.
After you install and configure the HC-800 (using
the Composer Pro software) along with the other
system components, your customers can control their
system using the On-Screen Navigator, the MyHome
app, System Remote Controls, Touch Screens, or any
other Control4-supported interface devices (sold
separately).

Box Contents

The following items are included in the HC-800 box:
• Control4 HC-800 Controller
• AC to DC power adapter with power cord
• Six (6) IR emitters
• Three (3) antennas: One (1) for ZigBee and two
(2) dipole antennas for wireless (WiFi).
• Two (2) pluggable Contact/Relay connectors
• Warranty card
Accessories for Purchase
• Rack Ear Kit (C4-1UREK-B)
• 10' Antenna Kit (C4-AK-3M)
Warnings
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
AVERTISSEMENT!
choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l'humidité.
WARNUNG!
Um das Risiko des elektrischen
Schlages zu verringern, setzen Sie diesen
Apparat nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus.
WARNING!
This CLASS I apparatus must
be connected to an AC mains socket outlet
that has a protective earthing connection
(e.g., third-prong ground conductor). DO
NOT DEFEAT THE PROTECTIVE EARTHING
CONNECTION!
AVERTISSEMENT!
doit être raccordé à une prise de courant qui
a une connexion Mise à la terre (par exemple,
conducteur avec troisième broche). NE PAS
DÉFAIRE LA CONNEXION DE MISE À LA
TERRE!
For general information about the product, see the
Product pages at http://www.control4.com.
Pour réduire le risque de
Cette appareil de classe I
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Summary of Contents for Control 4 HC-800

  • Page 1: Box Contents

    Box Contents ™ The following items are included in the HC-800 box: • Control4 HC-800 Controller • AC to DC power adapter with power cord HC-800 Controller • Six (6) IR emitters • Three (3) antennas: One (1) for ZigBee and two Installation Guide (2) dipole antennas for wireless (WiFi).
  • Page 2: Front View

    Requirements and Specifications Colors for signal strength: Orange=Fair to Good, Blue=Excellent, and No Light=No connection or Prior to installing the HC-800, ensure that Ethernet not enabled. network wiring is in place. If you’re using WiFi, see Data LED. The Blue LED indicates that streaming “Antenna Considerations.”...
  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    17 Power. For troubleshooting purposes only. After “Connect the Serial Ports” for information. plugging in the HC-800, it it does not power on, IR Out. 3.5 mm jacks for up to six (6) IR output insert a paper clip into the pinhole to power it on.
  • Page 4: Connect The Devices

    Please allow sufficient time for bootup. The HC-800 provides four (4) contact ports for the pluggable terminal block provided. Connect system devices. Attach the devices as described in “Connect the Devices” below.
  • Page 5: Connect The Serial Ports

    800 RSMA connector labeled ‘ZigBee’ as needed. Controller to control a device that only recognizes IR If the HC-800 is mounted in a metal rack, use the commands, complete one of these setups for optional 10’ Antenna Kit (C4-AK3M, sold separately).
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    In this case, you’re stacking the HC-800 with other preferred video mode. The default is 720p @ 60 devices and you’re connecting wirelessly. Hz for Component and HDMI. HDMI also uses auto configuration to select the best possible Use the WiFi antenna when you don’t have an resolution for the display device.
  • Page 7: Regulatory/Safety Information

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