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  • Page 2 Control4 reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts of this publication at any time, without any obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set Preferences for Remote's LCD 13 View Part Number or MAC Address13 Internet Services Basics ...... 14 Chapter 3 System Activities ......... 15 Setting Up Your my.control4.com Account..........15 Registering Your Controller ....15 Playing the Radio......... 16 About the Radio Options....17...
  • Page 4 Queue)..........31 Edit the Now Playing Queue... 35 Save the Now Playing Queue as a Control4 Playlist......37 Play a Saved Playlist ...... 39 Play a CD Stored in a Changer ..40 Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player .. 41 Add a CD to the CD Catalog using a CD Changer.........
  • Page 5 Set Screen Saver Options ....91 Set Default Location ....... 91 Enable or Disable Viewing Options 92 Using Control4 Internet Services ..93 Access Web Navigator ....93 View Entire System at a Glance ..94 View or Change Lighting....94 Check or Change Security Settings 95 View or Change Thermostat ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    It explains the different features and how to use them on the different interfaces (which include in-wall, table-top, and hand-held remote controls). To obtain the latest version of this Control4 System User Guide, go to http://www.control4.com/products/documentation. If you have any questions, please contact your certified Control4 dealer.
  • Page 8 For instance, if you’re in a room with no music available, the music icon appears darker than the Lights, House, and Info icons. Here’s a breakdown on everything you can do with a Control4 system: Radio—Browse available radio stations, including AM, FM, XM, satellite, and cable stations.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Interfaces Overview

    C H A P T E R Interfaces Overview A user interface is any Control4 device that you use to control your installed systems, such as a remote or a touch screen. Below is a breakdown of all of the interface devices you may have in your Control4...

  • Page 10: On-Screen Navigator

    Touch Screens Control4 Touch Screens come in a variety of shapes and sizes and most can be installed in the wall or sit on your desktop. Every Control4 Touch Screen can control your entire Control4 system.

  • Page 11: Lcd Keypad

    LCD Keypad The Control4 LCD Keypad offers an affordable way to add complete control to any room in your house. Instead of a touch screen, simple buttons and a scroll wheel help you navigate through the sub-system menus. This interface can also control all devices connected to your Control4 system.

  • Page 12: On-Screen Navigator Basics

    On-Screen Navigator Basics Ready to get started? The on-screen navigator works via any TV you’ve connected to the Control4 systems. Press the button on the system remote to open your on-screen navigator menu, which gives you access to your installed sub-systems. Now you can start exploring your sub-systems, starting with the main menu.

  • Page 13: Touch Screen Basics

    Touch Screen Basics Control4 Touch Screens come in different shapes and size, but each features a similar menu, making it easy to use multiple touch screens. The Control4 10.5” Touch Screen, 7” Touch Screen, and Mini Touch Screen provide menu options that are nearly identical to the Control4 On-Screen Navigator options.

  • Page 14: Programmable Buttons

    If your installer has programmed the buttons, write their functions on the list below. NOTE: You can always find the custom buttons programmed into your system under the House menu on any Control4 interface. Custom Buttons Programmed by Installer: A: ______________________________________...

  • Page 15: System Remote Control Basics

    System Remote Control Basics Now, instead of hunting for five different remotes, you can rely on a Control4 System Remote Control to manage your home. In addition to eliminating the need for multiple audio-video remotes, the Control4 remote also controls comfort settings, lights, and security systems.

  • Page 16: Install And Maintain Batteries

    Room Off button Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Sub-system buttons Contol4 button Programmable buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) LCD List button Navigation buttons Device Control buttons Keypad More Programmable buttons ( and #) C4-SR250-Z-B C4-SR150-Z-B Install and Maintain Batteries Install Batteries Four batteries are included with your remote—either AA’s or AAA’s, depending on your model number.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Modes

    TV interface and bring up the navigator menu. LCD Navigator mode: Use the system remote’s LCD window (if available in your model) to manage your installed Control4 sub-systems by pressing the LCD button, which displays a menu in the LCD.
  • Page 18 # ______________________________________ NOTE: To view a list of button descriptions for buttons with custom programming in your system, refer to the House menu on any Control4 interface. Press a programmable button to run the custom program assigned to that button.

  • Page 19: Set Preferences For Remote's Lcd

    To view the remote control part number and MAC address: Choose Info > About to view the remote control part number and MAC address. Press Cancel to exit the LCD navigator. NOTE: You can access the preferences view on any Control4 interface to adjust brightness, screensavers, backlight options, etc.

  • Page 20: Internet Services Basics

    4Sight: a subscription-based service with an annual renewal fee. See your dealer for details. A 4Sight subscription: Enables Web Navigator Enables the email agent For information on setting up your my.control4.com account, see “Setting Up Your my.control4.com Account” on page 15.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 System Activities

    NOTE: To use all media services, including Rhapsody, you need to register your free my.control4.com account. Setting Up Your my.control4.com Account A my.control4.com account is required to use media services. To set up your free my.Control4.com account: Visit http://my.Control4.com. Choose Create Account.

  • Page 22: Playing The Radio

    See “Using Control4 Internet Services” on page 93 for more information. Playing the Radio Use any Control4 interface to choose Radio and access your radio options.

  • Page 23: About The Radio Options

    About the Radio Options The Radio options provide access to a Stations screen and any radio device you have added to this location in the system, such as a receiver or tuner. NOTE: For quick access to volume controls, use the Volume Quick-Control button.
  • Page 24 Control the tuner using the device control buttons on your remote control. If you have a list of favorite channels loaded, you can select one of these channels by choosing Radio > Channels and picking a channel. Touch Screens From the Radio screen, choose a tuner device button, which, depending on what your tuner supports, may include: Scan all stations, tune up and down, or choose a...

  • Page 25: Playing Music

    Playing Music Play either saved digital music or music from your online Rhapsody account using your Control4 system. NOTE: To use Rhapsody, you must add an account using your touch screen or on-screen navigator. For Rhapsody-specific instructions, see the tasks beginning on pg. 46.
  • Page 26 Now Playing Queue. NOTE: If your system includes CD players or CD/DVD changers, these will also be displayed as sources in this area. NOTE: Selecting the Control4 icon returns you to the Now Playing view (the main Digital Music screen).
  • Page 27 Digital Music: My Library My Library contains both your Rhapsody library and your saved digital music. My Library contains the following menus: On-Screen Navigator and LCD Keypad and Remote Touch Screen Controls with an LCD Screen My Artists: A list of all the My Rhapsody Library: Your artists in your saved music saved Rhapsody music...
  • Page 28 CD- quality tracks. You can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, in any room of your house through your Control4 system. To browse Rhapsody, choose from the following menu options:...
  • Page 29 NOTE: You can also select a song from Rhapsody Recommends (displayed next to the menu), a list of recommended music from Rhapsody based on your listening history. NOTE: To return to the main Rhapsody menu from a Rhapsody submenu, select the Rhapsody icon beneath the Digital Music and Zones icons.
  • Page 30 Album Composer NOTE: Search is available through on-screen navigators and touch screens only.
  • Page 31 Music Guide Select from the following menus: On-Screen Navigator and LCD Keypad and Remote Touch Screen Controls with an LCD Screen Charts: View Top Artists. Top Artists Play Top Albums and Top Top Albums Tracks. Top Tracks Genres: Select a genre to Genres (After you select a view available music within genre, you can sort the...
  • Page 32 Channel Guide Find Rhapsody channels using the Channel Guide. Top Channels: Play top channels. All Channels: Play or add any of the available Rhapsody channels to your library. Genres: Select a channel by genre. Playlist Central View available Rhapsody playlists. Top Playlists: Play Top Playlists.
  • Page 33 Featured Playlists: Play or add Featured Playlists. Select a playlist from the following categories (for on-screen navigators or touch screens, use the drop- down menu; the order of options is reversed for LCD keypad and remote controls with an LCD screen): Label Spotlights Single Artist Mixes Decade Mixes...
  • Page 34 up different music, it will still be in shuffle mode until you turn it off). Repeat: The Now Playing list will continue to play and repeat until you either clear the playlist or stop the playback. When Repeat and Shuffle are both selected, then the playlist will play every song in the list before shuffling the list and repeating any song in the list.
  • Page 35 Digital Music: Settings Settings allows you to choose what happens when you select the play button. Choose from the following behaviors: Play now, Add to Queue, and Ask me.

  • Page 36: Now Playing Display

    Selecting an artist, album, or track from your library creates a Now Playing queue. Selecting more music will add it to the queue. You can save your queue as a playlist at any time using any Control4 interface. The Now Playing Dashboard display at the bottom of on-screen navigators and touch screens.

  • Page 37: Play Music (Create A Now Playing Queue)

    NOTE: You can use the system remote device control buttons to control the music currently playing in a room. Play Music (Create a Now Playing Queue) Playing a digital album or track automatically creates a Now Playing queue. Selecting more items in the My Library list adds to the queue. To create a queue, follow the steps indicated for your navigator of choice.
  • Page 38 Choose one of the options below and browse to a list of albums, channels, or playlists: My Artists (default selection): My Albums My Genres My Channels (Rhapsody only) My Playlists Select Play to play an album, channel, or playlist.
  • Page 39 From the pop-up screen that appears, select Play Now to immediately play your selection, Append to Queue to add your selection to the queue, or Cancel. NOTE: You can change the behavior of Play to always play now or always append music to the queue by changing the default selection under Settings.
  • Page 40 NOTE: You can change the behavior of Play to always play now or always append music to the queue by changing the default selection under Settings. See “Digital Music: Settings”. Or select an artist or album to select individual tracks to play.

  • Page 41: Edit The Now Playing Queue

    Edit the Now Playing Queue You may want to edit the current queue to change the order of tracks played or to remove individual tracks from the queue. On-Screen Navigator and Touch Screen From a touch screen or on-screen navigator: From the Main menu, choose Music >...
  • Page 42 Select Save Changes to save your changes to the list and exit, or choose Cancel to reject your changes and return to the previous screen. LCD Keypad and Remote Controls with an LCD Screen Choose Music > Now Playing > Queue. Select a song in the queue.

  • Page 43: Save The Now Playing Queue As A Control4 Playlist

    Save the Now Playing Queue as a Control4 Playlist Control4 playlists save all tracks currently in the playlist (both locally stored and Rhapsody tracks). Control4 playlists are only accessible on your Control4 home network. NOTE: For touch screen or on-screen navigator only.
  • Page 44 Select Control4 Playlist. Name your playlist. Select Done. The playlist is saved and can be accessed by going to Music > Digital Music > My Library > My Playlists.

  • Page 45: Play A Saved Playlist

    Play a Saved Playlist On-Screen Navigator and Touch Screen From the Main menu, choose Music > Digital Music > My Library > My Playlists.

  • Page 46: Play A Cd Stored In A Changer

    Select the play button next to the playlist you wish to play. Remote Control LCD and LCD Keypad From the Main menu, choose Music > Playlist/Playlists. Scroll through the playlists. Highlight a playlist and press the Select button. Play a CD Stored in a Changer To access a CD stored in a connected CD/DVD changer: From the Main Menu, choose Music >...

  • Page 47: Play A Cd Loaded In A Cd Player

    Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player Load CDs into your CD player connected to the Control4 system. From the Main Menu, choose Music > CD Player. Use the on-screen controls or the buttons on the remote control to control the CD player directly.

  • Page 48: Edit A Digital Playlist

    Edit a Digital Playlist Load the playlist into the Now Playing list. To remove or edit the order of tracks, follow the instructions in “Edit the Now Playing Queue”. To add tracks, add additional tracks to the Now Playing list. Save the new list with the old name.

  • Page 49: Use Zones

    Use Zones To view a list of all rooms in the home where music is currently playing or to add, remove, or control any room’s audio, select Zones from the Main music menu. When no music is playing in the entire system, only the No Session option is listed.

  • Page 50: Listen To Music From Rhapsody

    You can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, in any room of your house through your Control4 system. Control4 systems come with a free 30-day trial of Rhapsody. The following pages include instructions on how to access and use Rhapsody.
  • Page 51 Select Join Now. Follow the directions given. Once your account is set up, you may log into Rhapsody using your Control4 system. Log in to Rhapsody To log in to Rhapsody (you only need to enter your Rhapsody account information once): From a touch screen or on-screen navigator, select Music >...
  • Page 52 Log out of Rhapsody It is only necessary to log out of Rhapsody if you want to stop using Rhapsody or want to switch user accounts. From a touch screen or on-screen navigator, select Music > Rhapsody > My Account. Choose Log Out.
  • Page 53 Search for Music in Rhapsody To search for music (on-screen navigators and touch screens only): From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody. Choose Search. Under Search by, select a search category: Artist Keyword Track...
  • Page 54 Album Composer...
  • Page 55 Enter a search term. As you enter your search term, an automatic search begins displaying results under “Were you looking for. . .” If you see the result you want under “Were you looking for. . . “, select it. Otherwise, finish entering your search term and select Search.
  • Page 56 Select an artist or composer to view or play albums and tracks or add the albums or tracks to your library. View Recent Search History in Rhapsody To view recent searches (on-screen navigators and touch screens only): From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody. Choose Search.
  • Page 57 The recent search history is displayed. The results are sorted by Artist, Keyword, Track, Album, and Composer searches. Use the scroll bar to view more searches by scrolling down. You can select one of the entries in search history to perform a search on the selected item.
  • Page 58 Choose Save as Playlist. (Press Cancel to return to the Queue screen.) Select Rhapsody Playlist. (Press Cancel to return to the Save as Playlist screen.)
  • Page 59 Name the Playlist. Select Done. The playlist is saved and can be accessed by going to Music > Digital Music > My Library > My Playlists.
  • Page 60 Play or Add a Playlist in Rhapsody From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody. Choose Playlist Central. Select one of the following categories: Top Playlists (default selection) Recent Playlists Genres Dynamic Playlists...
  • Page 61 Featured Playlists Select the Play button next to the list you wish to play or select Add to save the playlist to My Playlists. NOTE: When viewing an album, select the artist’s name to view the artist’s available work. Add Music to a Rhapsody Playlist To add music to a playlist, play the playlist.
  • Page 62 Delete a Rhapsody Playlist To delete a Rhapsody playlist (on-screen navigator or touch screen only): From the main Music page, select My Library > My Playlists. Select the delete button next to the playlist you want to delete. Play a Channel To play a channel: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
  • Page 63 Genres: Play or add channels within a specific genre. Choose from Top Channels: Play top channels within the genre. All Channels: Play or add channels within the genre to your library. My Channels (on-screen navigator or touch screen only): Play or add a channel to your library. Select a channel and select the + button to add it to My Channels or select the...
  • Page 64 View Music Charts in Rhapsody To view music charts: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody. Choose Music Guide.
  • Page 65 From an on-screen navigator or touch screen: Select Charts. (This is the default selection in Music Guide.) For an LCD keypad, skip to step 4. Choose from the following: Top Artists: View the top twenty-five artists. (Select an artist to view work by the artist.) Top Albums: Play or add the top twenty-five albums to your library.
  • Page 66 View Genres in Rhapsody To view music by genre: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody. Choose Music Guide.
  • Page 67 Select Genres. Choose from the displayed genres. (This will bring up a new screen.) Play or add an album to your library.
  • Page 68 Use Artist View in Rhapsody To enter Artist view: Select an artist (from search results, album view, Rhapsody lists, or Now Playing). Choose from the following: Top Tracks (automatically selected): Play or add the artist’s top tracks. Top Albums: Play or add the artist’s top albums. All Albums: Play or add all albums by the artist.
  • Page 69 Use Album View Select an album (from search results, artist information, Rhapsody lists, or Now Playing). Choose from the following: Album Tracks Album Review Similar Albums Play New Releases from Rhapsody To view newly released albums: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody. Choose Music Guide.
  • Page 70 Play or add an album. Play Music Just Added to Rhapsody To view music recently added to Rhapsody: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
  • Page 71 Choose Music Guide. Select Just Added.
  • Page 72 Play or add an album. Play Exclusives from Rhapsody To view music content exclusive to Rhapsody: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
  • Page 73 Choose Music Guide. Select Exclusives.
  • Page 74 Play or add an album. Play Rhapsody Staff Picks To view Rhapsody Staff Picks: From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
  • Page 75 Choose Music Guide. Select Staff Picks.

  • Page 76: Watching Tv

    Play or add an album. Watching TV You can use any interface in the Control4 system to turn on and control a TV, although the system remote control is usually the best method. If using a V3 system remote control (C4-SR-250 or...

  • Page 77: Change Channels

    local channels and cable/satellite/dish channels, in your current location. NOTE: If your system includes a Video Wall and a "center" room in your system, then your TV will include a Video Wall button, providing you with access to the Video Wall (from 10.5”...

  • Page 78: Use A Video Wall (10.5" Touch Screens Only)

    You can also change the channel from any touch screen by selecting Television, choosing the television you wish to control, and choosing a channel’s graphical button. Use a Video Wall (10.5" Touch Screens Only) Your installer can create a Video Wall for you by installing multiple televisions on a single wall.
  • Page 79 Figure 3-1. Video Wall Press the Start button to start the television broadcasts on all TVs in your video wall and to activate the playback controls for your video wall. NOTE: The audio is only provided for the program shown on the center display.

  • Page 80: Playing A Movie

    Video options on the TV. Browse/Browse Library The Control4 movie system makes it easy to find that perfect title. With your videos organized in five categories, you can debate which Russell Crowe flick fits your mood or find the perfect cartoon to calm the kids down.

  • Page 81: Play A Video Loaded In A Standard Dvd Player Or Vcr

    Press Select/OK again to start the movie. Play a Video Loaded in a Standard DVD Player or Select the device using any Control4 interface, allowing you to control your DVD player or VCR with the system remote. Edit DVD Information You can edit DVD information using an on-screen navigator or touch screen.

  • Page 82: Controlling Comfort

    High, Medium, Low, and Off setting, while a blind may have an Open, Closed, Up, and Down setting. The remainder of this section describes the specific comfort options available for the Control4 Wireless Thermostat and how to use them...

  • Page 83: Control Wireless Thermostat

    Change Fan Settings Change Hold Options Program the Thermostat Change Thermostat Mode The Control4 Wireless Thermostat allows you to select the mode of operation for the climate control system. Using modes can help with efficiency. Modes include: Off Mode—The wireless thermostat does not make any requests to the heating or cooling system.
  • Page 84 To change modes: From the Main Menu, select Comfort. From the options that appear, select Thermostat (name may vary; some navigation devices skip this step). From the Thermostat screen, select Mode. From the pull-down menu, select one of the mode options: Off, Heat, Cool, or Auto.

  • Page 85: Program The Thermostat

    This keeps the two systems from competing with each other. Program the Thermostat The Control4 Wireless Thermostat comes with a pre-programmed schedule. To meet your individual needs, you can modify this pre- programmed schedule through the on-screen navigator or touch screen interface.
  • Page 86 For each program event, you can activate an event, set a time, and set unique set points for heat and cool. The default pre-programmed schedule applies to every day of the week as follows: MTuWThFSaSu Awake: Enabled 6:00 AM Heat Point: 70 Cool Point: 78 MTuWThFSaSu Leave:...
  • Page 87 Mon through Sun (Monday through Sunday)— Programs the Wireless Thermostat for individual days. New schedule changes automatically override any conflicting existing schedule. For the day (or set of days) you selected, program these six events as needed, beginning with Awake: Awake, Leave, Return, Sleep, Custom 1 and Custom 2.

  • Page 88: Changing Locations

    Have you ever gone to bed and then noticed the sound of the TV coming from an unoccupied room? With a Control4 system you don't need to be in a room to control devices in that room. No matter what your physical location in the house, you can simply change to the room to be controlled by changing the current location in your navigation.

  • Page 89: Controlling Lighting

    Lights and Lighting Scenes. Control Your Lights You can use any Control4 interface to control the lights in your home. On the Lighting Options screen, choose Lights. For Light Switches, select the switch to turn it On or Off.

  • Page 90: Activate A Lighting Scene

    Add or remove lighting loads from this scene: Highlight a load and then use the left or right arrow to add or remove them. When done, select Finished. Set individual load levels (touch, touch and drag, or touch and hold as needed). Name the scene: Press in the text-entry box and then use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name for the scene.

  • Page 91: Monitoring The House Security

    (as shown here on a mini touch screen). Arm or Disarm Security Panels If your home security system is integrated with your Control4 system, you can use an on-screen navigator or touch screen to control your security system. To view security system status or to arm or disarm the security panel, do the following: From the Main menu, choose House >...

  • Page 92: Use Security Cameras

    Use Security Cameras Access on-screen controls for IP security cameras using any of the graphical navigators (on-screen navigator or touch screen): From the Main menu, choose House > Cameras. From the grid summary that appears, select a camera to display the on-screen controls. Control the camera from the Small View (the default view) or choose the Full View.

  • Page 93: Adding Or Hiding Relays

    None Heater Solar Use the up and down arrows to adjust the temperature settings. Adding or Hiding Relays The default relays available are Filter Pump and Spa Heat. You or your installer can add additional relays (up to 31 relays total; called auxiliary circuits) through Composer.
  • Page 94 Network/Wireless—Provides wireless network information, such as the IP address, the MAC address, and the DNS server. Config—Provides preference settings for Screensaver, Default, Disable View. Touch screens also have a Backlight setting option. LCD Keypad From the Main menu, select Info. On the Info screen, view the software version, the date, and the time, or select Config to bring up the following menu:...

  • Page 95: Connect To A Director

    Connect to a Director To access your system, you must be connected to a Director. To connect to a Director (or to change Directors in order to switch the system your Navigators are accessing), do the following: From the Main menu, select Info. The Info options bar or list is displayed.
  • Page 96 On the Network screen, choose the IP Address button. The IP Settings screen is displayed. On the IP Settings screen: Either accept the DHCP default (for dynamic IP addresses) or use the arrows and Select button to choose Assigned (for static IP address). If you chose Assigned, use the arrows and Select button to enter the IP Address for this device in the...

  • Page 97: Allow Your Dealer To Remotely Access Your System

    Allow Your Dealer to Remotely Access Your System If your dealer has requested access to your system from my.control4.com, do the following to have your controller check in once every 24 hours to give the dealer access: Go to Info > Remote Access > Service Connection.

  • Page 98: Enable Or Disable Viewing Options

    On the Config screen, select the Default. The Default screen is displayed. Select a Default Location and View from the list. (Touch Screens only) Select a Show View option from the list. Choose a Reset to default option from the list. Options include: After Screensaver After Suspend...

  • Page 99: Using Control4 Internet Services

    Back. Using Control4 Internet Services Control4 makes it easy to access your home systems from anywhere in the world through your favorite web browser. Do you think you left the lights on? With your 4Sight account you can securely view your system and make any necessary adjustments, like turning those lights off.

  • Page 100: View Entire System At A Glance

    View Entire System at a Glance Using the scroll bar on the right, you can navigate the Overview page, which shows all installed components grouped by systems. The status of each component is indicated by its displayed icon. For example, in a system that has lights, contacts, and relays, here are some of the status icons you might see: Hall Light - Off...

  • Page 101: Check Or Change Security Settings

    NOTE: Supported Switch settings are on and off only. Dimming levels apply only to dimmers. Check or Change Security Settings NOTE: .The Security interface displayed depends on the installed security system. Use the steps provided here as a guideline for exploring your model-specific security options. At the top of the page, click Security.

  • Page 102: View Or Change Thermostat

    Change Set Cool point by clicking the + or - symbols. Change Mode by clicking Auto, Heat, Cool, or Off options. Set Fan to Auto or On. NOTE: On the Control4 Thermostat, a Hold: Permanent tab is available that when clicked provides a variety of Hold options (shown here).

  • Page 103: View Sensors Or Motors

    View Sensors or Motors At the top of the page, click Sensors and Motorization. Under Sensor Status, you can view individual sensor status. Under Motorization Status, you can view or change the motorization status. To open or close a relay, click the relay's icon.

  • Page 104: Setting Up A Custom Screen Saver

    After selecting the attributes of your custom screen saver, choose Done. NOTE: Your Control4 authorized installer can set the screen savers to go dark at night (Go To Bed mode) or at another time that is convenient for you but to show photos during the day.

  • Page 105: Setting Up A Wakeup Scene

    Setting Up a Wakeup Scene You can use a touch screen or on-screen navigator to set up a wakeup scene. NOTE: Using the remote control or LCD keypad, you can now configure Wakeup events (like an alarm clock), much like the Wakeup option already found in the graphical Navigators (Comfort >...

  • Page 106: Using Additional Custom Options

    Using Additional Custom Options Additional custom options are available for your system. These include announcement agents and programmable buttons. Ask your installer to set up any of these options that interest you. Announcement Agents The announcement agent displays a textual message on your navigators or plays a sound clip.

  • Page 107: Frequently Asked Questions

    50 feet away from your Control4 system! Can I use my Rhapsody account on my Control4 system and on my PC or my portable player? Yes.
  • Page 108 How do I change the color of the LEDs on my Control4 Dimmers & Switches? Please contact your Control4 dealer for information on custom programming of your Control4 system.
  • Page 109 Index Symbols "4" Button 6 Numerics 2-, 3-, and 6-Button Keypads 5 4Sight 93 4Sight Internet Services Basics 14 4Sight Services 5 7" Touch Screen 7 Shortcut and Programmable Buttons 8 Activate a Lighting Scene 84 Add a CD to the CD Catalog 41 Add a CD using a CD Changer 41 Add a DVD to the DVD Catalog 75 Add Music 41...
  • Page 110 Emergency Heat Mode 77 Heat Mode 77 Off Mode 77 Change Thermostat Mode Cool Mode 77 Control4 2 Control4 System Basics 1 Room-based Control System 1 Sub-Systems 2 Controlling Lighting 83 Access the Lighting Options 83 Activate a Lighting Scene 84...
  • Page 111 Rhapsody 46 Custom Buttons 10.5" Touch Screen 8 Custom Options 100 Customizable Buttons 5 Customizeable Buttons 100 Dimmers Changing LED Color 102 DVD, Add to Catalog 75 Edit 28 Edit an MP3 Playlist 42 Edit CD Information 42 Edit DVD Information 75 Emergency Heat Mode 77 Fireplaces 76 First Button Press 12...
  • Page 112 2-, 3-, and 6-Button Keypads 5 4Sight Services—Web Navigator 5 LCD Keypad 5 On-Screen Navigator 4 System Remote Control 3 Touch Screens 4 Interface Selection 101 Interfaces Overview 3 Lamps 102 LCD 11 LCD Button 11 LCD Keypad 5 About 8 Selection Buttons 8 Selection Dial 8 Shortcut Button 8...
  • Page 113 Motors View 97 Music Using a USB Hard Drive 102 Using an MP3 Player 102 Music Options Menu 19 Name a Lighting Scene 84 Network Settings View or Change 89 Now Playing Dashboard 30 Now Playing Display 30 Off Button 11 Off Mode 77 On 79 One-Touch Action 12...
  • Page 114 Edit CD Information 42 Edit the Now Playing Queue 35 Browse/Browse Library 28 Edit 28 Shuffle 28 Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player 41 Play a CD Stored in a Changer 40 Play a Saved Album or Track Create a Now Playing Queue 32 Play a Saved MP3 Playlist 39 LCD Keypad 40...
  • Page 115 Types of Heating 86 Program the Thermostat 79 Using On-Screen Navigator or Touch Screen 80 Programmable Buttons 88 10.5" Touch Screen 8 Programmable Sub-System Buttons 12 Radio 16 Radio Options 17 Relay 85 Remote Access 91 Check In 91 Remote Controls 3 Rhapsody 22 Add Music to a Playlist 55 Album View 63...
  • Page 116 Rhapsody Account Create 45 Room-based Control System 1 Security Cameras 86 Security Settings Change 95 Check 95 Selection Buttons 8 Selection Dial 8 Sensors View 97 Setting Up a Custom Screen Saver 98 Setting Up a Wakeup Scene 99 Shortcut Button 8 Shuffle 28 Stations Screen 17 Subsequent Button Presses 12...
  • Page 117 Change 87 Access the Info Screen 87 About 87 Director 87 LCD Keypad 88 About 88 Brightness 88 Contrast 88 Sleep Brightness 88 Sleep Time 88 Network 88 On-Screen Navigator 87 System Remote Control 88 About 88 Config 88 Help 88 Touch Screen 87 Connect to a Director 88 Enable or Disable Viewing Options 92...
  • Page 118 Subsequent Button Presses 12 View Part Number or MAC Address 13 Modes Device-Control Mode 11 LCD Navigator Mode 11 On-Screen Navigator Mode 11 Set LCD Preferences 13 Controlling a Tuner 18 Info Screen 88 System Remote Control Part Number or MAC Address 13 System Remote Control Use 101 System Remote Controls 3 Thermostat...
  • Page 119 Use Security Cameras 86 Using 4Sight Internet Services 93 Access Web Navigator 93 Check or Change Security Settings 95 View Entire System at a Glance 94 View or Change Lighting 94 View or Change Thermostat 96 View Sensors or Motors 97 Using Additional Custom Options 100 Using the System Remote Control 101 Using Zones 43...

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