Installation Instructions - Control 4 HC-800 Installation Manual

power cord.
3 Factory Restore Button. A recessed button that
restores or resets the Controller to the factory
defaults. See "Troubleshooting" for details.
4
Identification Button. An easily-pressed button
used to identify this device in Composer Pro to
revert the device back to Ethernet with its default
settings.
5 RS-232 Serial. DB9 connectors for two (2) serial
devices, such as a receiver or disc changer. See
"Connect the Serial Ports" for information.
6 IR Out. 3.5 mm jacks for up to six (6) IR output
transmitters. See "Set Up IR Emitters or IR
Blaster" for information.
7
HDMI Out (Audio/Video). HDMI port for
displaying navigation menus on a monitor or TV.
NOTE: HDMI and Component cords can be
connected at the same time, but only one is
active.
8
Video Out (Component). Component jack used
for displaying navigation menus on a monitor or
TV.
9 WiFi 1. Reverse SMA connector to attach a WiFi
antenna. Supports 802.11 b/g/n.
NOTES: (1) WiFi cannot be used for Primary
Controllers; use WiFi for Secondary Controllers
only. See "Antenna Considerations" below. (2)
For best results, we recommend that you use
802.11 n.
10 Digital Audio Out. Digital audio output jack
for stereo line output for amplifiers or audio
switches.
11 Audio Out. RCA jacks for stereo channel
line output (line level) for amplifiers or audio
switches.
12 Audio In. (One (1) pair). RCA jacks for stereo
channel input (line level) for one (1) stereo analog
source.
13 eSATA. External serial ATA port for connecting a
hard drive on which to store media. See "Setting
up External Storage Devices" for information. For
information about eSATA storage limitations, see
eSATA Installation Guide in the Knowledgebase.
14 Ethernet. RJ-45 jack for a 10/100/1000 BaseT
Ethernet connection.
15 USB. For external storage device with USB
support. See "Setting up External Storage
Devices" for information. For information
about USB storage limitations, see the eSATA
Installation Guide in the Knowledgebase.
16 Relays. Pluggable terminal block connector for
four (4) switchable connections, such as a blind,
a fireplace, or a projector screen. The connectors
are for Normally Opened (NO), Normally Closed
(NC), and Common (COM).
17 Power. For troubleshooting purposes only. After
plugging in the HC-800, it it does not power on,
insert a paper clip into the pinhole to power it on.
18 Contacts. Pluggable terminal block connector for
four (4) Normally Closed or Normally Opened
switchable connections. Provides power for small
devices (12V), signal input (SIG), and return path
(GND).
19 WiFi 2. Reverse SMA Connector to attach a WiFi
antenna.
NOTES: (1) WiFi cannot be used for Primary
Controllers; use WiFi for Secondary Controllers
only. See "Antenna Considerations" below. (2)
For best results, we recommend that you use
802.11 n.

Installation Instructions

To install this Controller:
1 Ensure that your home network is in place before
starting your system setup. The HC-800 requires
a network connection (wired or WiFi) to use
all features as designed. When connected, the
Controller can connect to other IP devices on
the home network and access web-based media
databases and Control4 system updates.
2
Mount options. The HC-800 is designed to be
stackable with other AV equipment or mounted
in a rack or on a shelf using the optional Rack Ear
Kit (C4-1UREK-B, sold separately).
3 Connect the HC-800 to the network. To connect
using an Ethernet connection, plug the data
cable from the home network connection into the
Controller's RJ-45 port (labeled "Ethernet") and
the network port on the wall or at the network
switch.
4 Power up the Controller. Plug the HC-800 power
cord (provided) into the Controller's power plug
port and an electrical outlet.
3