Control 4 HC-800 Installation Manual

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

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The following items are included in the HC-800 box:
• HC-800 Controller
• AC to DC power adapter with power cord
• IR emitters (6)
• Antennas (3): ZigBee (1) and dipole antennas (2)
• Pluggable Contact/Relay connectors (2)
• Warranty Card
Accessories for Purchase
• Rack Ear Kit (C4-1UREK-B)
• 10' Antenna Kit (C4-AK-3M)

Warnings

For general information about the product, see the
Product pages at http://www.control4.com.

Requirements and Specifications

Prior to installing the HC-800, ensure that Ethernet
network wiring is in place. If you're using WiFi, see
"Antenna Considerations" which includes information
for wireless (WiFi).
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
AVERTISSEMENT! Pour réduire le risque de
choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l'humidité.
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! Cette appareil de classe I
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!
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