Control4 AVMHTC11 Users Manual

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Home Theater Controller Installation and User Guide

Part Number: 21-0250 Rev B Regulatory Draft 2 Hardware Model Number: AVM-HTC1-B and AVG-HTC1-B

Contents

Preface Important Information ....................................1

Graphical Symbols on the Device..........1

Graphical Symbols in this Guide............1

Important Safety Instructions.................3

Additional Resources.............................4

Chapter 1 Introduction to Home Theater Controller.......5

Role in a Control4 System.....................5

Features and Benefits............................6

Space Saving Design .......................6

Powerful Automation Controller........6

Easy to Setup and Use.....................7

Requirements ........................................7

What’s in the Box................ ... ... .... ... ... ...7

Front View............................ .... .........8

Back View.........................................9

Specifications..................................10

Control4 Supported Devices................11

Chapter 2 Install the System........................................13

Plan the Equipment Layout..................13

Meet Home Network Requirements13

Plan the System Connections.........14

Connect to the Network .......................16

Power Up the Home Theater Controller16

Connect Devices..................................17

Use the Pluggable Terminal Block

Connector..................................17

Connect to the Contact Port ...........18

Connect to the Relay Port...............19

Connect the Serial Port...................20

Set Up IR Emitters..........................21

Use Video Sense Loops.................21

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Chapter 3 Configure the System..................................23

Design and Setup the System .............23

Interviewer......................................24

The Main Composer Interface........25

Configure a Wireless Network (WiFi)...26

Set Up Media and Create Playlists......26

Program the Home Automation System27

Chapter 4 Use Home Theater Controller......................29

Control Devices and Use the System..29

Front Panel......... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .30

On-Screen Navigator......................31

System Remote Control with LCD..32

Set up and Use External Storage Device 33 Change On-screen Navigator Themes 33

Chapter 5 Warranty and Regulatory Compliance Informa-

tion35

Warranty ..............................................35

Limited Hardware Warranty............35

Hardware Warranty Terms .............36

Software Agreement.......................39

Regulatory Compliance .......................40

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC).........................................40

Industry Canada Statement............41

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)41

PREFACE

Important Information

This preface provides the following information:

` Graphical Symbols on the Device ` Graphical Symbols in this Guide ` Important Safety Instructions ` Additional Resources

Graphical Symbols on the Device

The following information has been placed on the device:

Graphical Symbols in this Guide

The following symbols and their descriptions draw your attention to important safe practices and additional information that can help you avoid injury, death, or loss of material or time.

WARNING! This indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. DO NOT IGNORE A WARNING!

CAUTION! This indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. DO NOT IGNORE A CAUTION!

IMPORTANT! This indicates information that will help

you avoid damage to your equipment, loss of materials, or loss of time.

PAY ATTENTION TO THESE

IMPORTANT STATEMENTS!

NOTE: This indicates a note on related information

about the current topic.

TIP: This indicates a tip that might save you time or

effort.

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. Do not block any ventilation openings. 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.

Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. 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.

14. This apparatus has no AC mains power switch. The

appliance coupler is the AC mains disconnect device. As such, the appliance coupler must remain readily operable; that is, it must be readily accessible, and operation of the disconnect device must be free from obstruction.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or 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!

Additional Resources

The following resources are available to provide you with additional support.

` Your authori zed Control4 reseller ` Control4 Web Site: http://www.control4.com ` Composer online help ` Composer Media Edition online help

CHAPTER

1 Introduction to Home

Theater Controller

This chapter introduces a Control4 home automation system and explains the important role a Control4 Home Theater Controller plays in that system.

It contains the following information:

` Role in a Control4 System ` Features and Benefits ` Requirements ` What’s in the Box ` Control4 Supported Devices

Role in a Control4 System

An essential component in every Control4 home automation system is a controller that acts as the central processor of the system.

Control4 controllers provide options for controlling lights, home theaters, distributed audio systems, an d other devices controlled using various protocols, such as Infra Red (IR), Serial, Contact, Relay, etc.

The Home Theater Controller provides extensive media management services for audio and video sources, such as CDs and DVDs stored in connected devices. An internal hard drive stores user interface information and media cover art locally for quicker access. It also allows you to use an external storage device with USB support for media storage.

Features and Benefits

The Home Theater Controller makes it easy for anyone to add intelligent control to their home theater at an affordable price.

It allows easy navigation and control using the included On-screen display and System Remote Control. It also includes multi-zone audio capabilities, sending music to rooms throughout the home.

Space Saving Design

` Compact footprint – Fits well in any home theater

system with its half-rack design.

` Horizontal or vertical orientation – Allows you to

place flat or upright, out of sight behind bookshelf speakers or tucked into other small spaces around the home.

` Replaces multiple remotes – Allows for

replacement of other remote controls in the home.

Powerful Automation Controller

` Complete theater control – Provides multiple IR

outputs and intelligent video sensing, making control of the entire home theater easy.

` Complete home control – Allows complete control of

the whole home using devices controlled by IR contacts, relays, serial , IR , or ot he r protocols.

` Standards-based control – Devices throughout the

home are controlled via wired or wireless communication (Ethernet or ZigBee 802.15.4 mesh networking).

` Seamless integration – Works with Control4 and a

comprehensive array of third party components.

Easy to Setup and Use

` Easy configuration – Provides a software wizard on

a connected PC that guides users through the installation process.

` Connections made easy – Provides easy setup with

the included cables and clearly marked connectors on the back panel.

Requirements

` Wired or wireless Ethernet or WiFi (IEEE 802.116/g)

network in place

` Home Theater Controller (this product) ` System Remote Control and On-screen Navigation

(included)

` A monitor or TV for on-screen navigation and control

What’s in the Box

The following are included in your Home Theater Controller box:

 Home Theater Controller and On-screen Navigator  Screwable or Pluggable terminal block connector (1)  System Remote Control with LCD Navigator display

and 4 AAA batteries

 S-VIDEO cable  Composite video cable  IEC power cord  IR emitters (6)  Ster eo RCA cable  Home Theater Controller Installation and User Guide

(this manual)

 On-Screen Navigator User Guide  System Remote Control User Guide

This section included the following:

` Front View ` Back View ` Specifications

Front View

1. IR window — For capturing third-party IR codes from hand-held devices (such as remote controls).

2. Data LED — Red LED light indicates data is received.

3. Li nk LED — Red LED light indicates Home Theater Controller has been identified in a Control4 Composer project.

4. Power LED — Red LED light indicates AC power is present. This LED will turn on approximately 30 seconds after the power is applied to the device.

5. Identification/Reset Button — For identifying this device to the system during initial setup. Also, serves as the device reset button when pressed for 10 seconds or more.

Back View

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1. Pow er plug po rt — IEC C6 AC power receptacle for an IEC C5 power cord.

2. IR Out (6) — 3.5 mm jacks for up to 6 IR output transmitters.

3. Ethernet — RJ-45 jack for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.

4. Aud io In (1 Left-Right p air) — RCA jacks for stereo channel input (line level) for 1 stereo analog source.

5. Audio Out (2 Left-Right pairs) — RCA jacks for stereo channel line output (line level) for amplifiers or audio switches.

6. Video Output — Composite RCA jack or S-VIDEO mini-DIN jack for displaying navigation menus on a monitor or TV.

7. V ideo Sense In-Out (2 p airs) — Composite In-Out RCA jack pairs for monitoring up to 2 video In sources, such as DVD players or VCRs, that allow the system to determine the On/Off status of devices. Each Out port allows the signal to pass through the Home Theater Controller to provide a replacement port for the Video Out port connected to the Home Theater Controller.

8. Video Sense In (2 singles) — Composite In RCA jacks for monitoring up to 2 additional video In sources, such as DVD players or VCRs, that allow the system to determine the On/Off status of devices. These 2 ports do not have pass-through support.

9. Contact (1 set) — Screw-down pluggable terminal block connector for 1 dry contact closure, logic input connection, door contact sensor, or motion sensor.

10. Relay (1 set) — Screw-down pluggable terminal block connector for 1 normally closed or normally opened switchable connection, such as a blind, a fireplace, or a projector screen.

11. Serial (1 set, RS-232) — Screw-down pluggable terminal block connector for 1 serial device, such as a projector or DVD changer. This is a 2-wire serial interface. It does not support hardware flow control.

12. WiFi antenna — For communication to the wireless access point.

13. USB (1 port) — For external storage device with USB support (such as FAT32 formatted devices).

Specifications

Model Number

 AVM-HTC1-B

Media Recognition

 AMG online CD/DVD recognition

and media information service

Audio Recording Formats

 MP3: 192kbps

Audio Playback Formats

 Uncompressed WAV and PCM:

44.1kHz, 16 bit stereo

 MP3: 32kbps to 320kbps, CBR

and VBR

Display

 LED indicators

Power Requirements

 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 18 W

Dimensions

 H x W x D: 2.23” x 8.65” x 8.38”

(with feet and connectors)

 Weight: 1.7 pounds

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