Control 4 C4-HC250-BL Installation Manual

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HC-250 Controller
Installation Guide

Box Contents

The following items are included in the HC-250 box:

• HC-250 Controller

• AC power cord

• IR emitters (4)

• Universal Television Mounting Plate

• Screws (4)

• Contact/Relay Terminal Block

• Ferrite clamps (4)

• Warranty Card

Accessories Available for Purchase

• Rack Mount Kit (C4-1URMK1B-B or C4­1URMK2B-B)

• Serial Cable Kit (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B)

Supported Model

• C4-HC250-BL – HC-250 Controller, Black

Introduction

The Control4® HC-250 Controller (HC-250) provides
ways to control lights, home theaters, distributed
audio and video systems, and other devices
controlled by Infrared (IR), IP, Serial, Contact, or Relay
connections. The Controller has a fast processor,
built-in WiFi, HDMI for audio and video, improved
ZigBee radio, and is perfect for smaller systems!

The HC-250 also provides extensive media
management for audio and video content: CDs,
DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, or digital media stored on
connected devices. Use an external storage device
with USB or NAS connectivity to store music and
photos. The HC-250 fits easily behind a TV, stacked
with AV devices, or mounted on a rack using the
Rack Mount Kit (sold separately).

After you install and configure the HC-250 (using the
Composer Pro software) along with other system
components, your customers can control their
system using the On-Screen Navigator, MyHome
apps, System Remote Controls, Touch Screens, or
any other Control4-supported interface devices (sold
separately).

Warnings

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.

CAUTION: In an over-current condition on

USB or contact output the software disables
the output and then blinks the power LED for
10 seconds. When a USB overcurrent fault is
detected, you will see the power light blink the
LED five (5) times per second. When a contact
overcurrent fault is detected, you will see the
power light blink the LED 12 times a second.
After the 10-second blinking period is over the
over-current circuit will be re-enabled. If the
over-current condition remains, then the same
sequence will repeat itself.

ATTENTION : Dans une condition de

surintensité sur USB ou sortie de contact le
logiciel désactive sortie, puis le DEL Power
clignote pendant 10 secondes. Quand une
erreur de condition de surintensité sur USB
est détectée, vous verrez le DEL Power
clignoté le DEL (5) fois par seconde et puis
quand un défaut de condition de surintensité
sur contact est détecté, vous verrez le DEL

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The software required to configure this device is
Composer Pro. See the Composer Pro User Guide for
details.

HC-250 Specifications

HC-250 Controller
Installation Guide

clignoté 12 fois par seconde. Après la période
de 10 secondes de clignotement, le circuit de
sur-courant sera réactivé. Si la condition de
surintensité reste donc la même, la séquence
se répète.

For more information, refer to the Products or
Documentation pages at www.control4.com.

Requirements and Specifications

NOTES:

(1) We recommend using Ethernet rather than
WiFi for the best network connectivity.
(2) The Ethernet or WiFi network should
be installed prior to starting the HC-250
installation.

(3) The HC-250 is only compatible with PoE
injectors that have DC ground isolated from

AC ground. The easiest way to determine if
this is the case is to use PoE injectors that only
have a two-prong AC power cord. You can find
additional PoE information on the Control4
Knowledgebase.
(4) Ferrite clamp installation. When installing
a Control4® HC-250 Controller, also install the
enclosed ferrite clamps as described in this
document.
Ethernet cable. Install two (2) ferrite clamps
on the Ethernet cable no farther than 6 inches
from the HC-250 Ethernet jack.
Video cable. Install two (2) ferrite clamps on
each end of the HDMI or Component video
cable no farther than 6 inches from the HC­250 and the TV.

Model Number

Network

Media Recognition

Video

Audio Playback Formats

Display

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

IR Out

IR Capture

Contact (1)

Relay (1)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight

Shipping Weight

C4-HC250-BL

Ethernet—required
WiFi (only supported
when the unit is used in a
single-Controller system or as a
Secondary Controller)

Online CD/DVD/Blu-ray
recognition and media information
service. Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC.

HDMI 1.4 output; Component
Video output; SD 480I; HD 720p,
50-60Hz.

MP3: 32kbps to 320kbps, CBR,
VBR, AAC, and FLAC

LED indicators

100-240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 0.25 A
PoE requirement: 13W

Max: 44W, 150 BTUs/hour.
Idle: 24W, 82 BTUs/hour

32˚ - 104˚ F (0˚ - 40˚ C)

-4˚ - 149˚ F (-20˚ - 65˚ C)

5V 27 mA max/output

0-60 KHz

DC - 36V maximum operation (low
voltage)
Maximum output current for 12V
rail: 125mA

AC - 36V, 2A
DC - 24V, 2A
maximum operation (low voltage)

1.23” (31.19 mm) x 8.59” (218.13 mm)
x 4.92” (125.01 mm)

1.3 lbs/0.589 kg

2.7 lbs/1.224 kg

Additional Resources

The following resources are available for more
support.

• Control4 Knowledgebase and Forums

• Control4 Technical Support

• Control4 website: http://www.control4.com

• Composer documentation in online help or PDF

format available on the Dealer portal

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