Control 4 HC-250, C4-HC250-BL Installation Manual

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HC-250 Controller
Installation Guide

Supported Model

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

Introduction

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)

Accessories Available for Purchase

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

• Serial Cable Kit (C4-CBL3.5MM-DB9)

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.

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 which supports multi­zone audio capabilities, sending music to various
rooms throughout the home. 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).

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, and then 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
clignoté 12 fois par seconde. Après la période
de 10 secondes de clignotement, le circuit de
sur-courant sera réactivé. Si la condition de

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HC-250 Controller
Installation Guide

surintensité reste donc la même, la séquence
se répète.

Power Requirements

Contact (1)

Relay (1)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight

Shipping Weight

100-240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 0.25 A
MAX. Power limits: 30W maximum,
10W minimum. PoE requirement:
13W. IR: <100 mW or 20mA of
current.

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

AC - 36V, 2A
DC - 24V
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

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

Requirements and Specifications

NOTES: (1) We recommend using Ethernet

with PoE (Power over 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.

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

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

Front View

Figure 1. Front View

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HC-250 Specifications

Model Number

Network

Media Recognition

Video

Audio Playback Formats

Display

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

HDMI 1.4 output; Component Video
output

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

LED indicators

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1 WiFi LED. This LED blinks first Red, then Orange,

and finally Blue during the boot process. When
the operating system is running, the WiFi driver
changes the LED color depending on the signal
strength of its connection to its associated
access point. Color/signal strength indicators:
Orange=Fair to Good, Blue=Excellent, and No
Light=No connection.

2 Data LED. The Blue LED indicates that the

Controller is streaming audio.

3 Link LED. The Blue LED indicates that the