Control 4 Onyx, Control 4 User Manual

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User Guide

HANDHELD REMOTE

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This button (red 4) turns the Control4 system on. In addition, pressing this button will return you to the home

screen on your TV no matter where you are within the on-screen navigator. Find confidence in the fact that you

cannot “mess up” the system. If you find yourself lost, simply press this button to return to the home screen.

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Watch

Press this button to view available video sources such as local TV, cable or satellite stations on the remote

screen. Depending on your system, you may also have the option of AppleTV, Blu-Ray or Security DVR. Use the

up, down, right, left and select buttons to scroll or select which video source to watch.

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List

This button is multi-purpose. First, it offers the ability to change the room location of the remote to adjust other

room settings. To do this, press the LIST button, select House, Location, then choose which room you would

like to control. Once selected, you will notice the remote screen will display the selected room.

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In addition, this button functions as a way to control video sources, audio sources, comfort and lighting. Again,

the up, down, right, left and select buttons allow you to scroll through options.

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Listen

Press this button to select audio sources through the screen on the remote. Options may include Sonos,

iTunes, CD, iPod Dock, or Radio, depending on your system. Use the up, down, right, left and select buttons to

scroll or select which audio sources to listen to.

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Below is the user-friendly Control4 Hand Held Remote. A select few buttons are given more explanation below for

your reference in addition to simple tips and techniques to get you started with the Control4 automation system.

Tip! If you’ve changed the room locaton on the remote for a convenience task, be sure to change it back to the

original room location for next time.

Location

The room that the hand held remote is controlling will be listed on the screen of the remote. This is the Location.

Source

The current source that is playing will be displayed under the room location.

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LED SCREEN

Tip! Any hand held remote can control any room in the house that has Control4 userability. Always

double check that the remote screen is displaying the room that you want to control. If the room

differs, use the LIST button to select your room of choice.

Time

The current time is displayed in the lower right hand corner of the screen. This is programmed by an Onyx

professional.

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Low Battery

When “Low Battery” is displayed, it is time to replace the batteries in the remote. The battery compartment can

be found on the back of the remote. For best performance, replace batteries with new lithium batteries.

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Tip! If the screen is black, gently shake the remote for the LED screen to wake.

These buttons correlate directly with commands from the cable provider. In addition, the blue button is

programmed to reset the AppleTV if that applies to your system.

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Red Button - “C”

Green Button - “Stretch”

Blue Button - “B”

Yello w Bu tt on - “A”

ROOM OFF

Pressing this button to turn off all components, including TV.

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Play

Skip Back

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Skip Forward

Pause

Rewind

Fast Forward

DVR

Stop

Record

# - Settings

* Can be used for customization

Control4 Home Screen

On-Screen Navigators and Touchscreens display the same elements. Your options display as an icon that you select either by touch

on the touchscreen or by use of the hand-held remote, iPad, iPhone or iTouch for the on-screen navigator.

Room Change

The top center of the screen displays the current room being controlled. Press or scroll to highlight and select the room to change rooms.

Tip! When an option is unavailable in the room, the icon will not appear on the home screen.

Media Dashboard

When a source is playing, a Media Dashboard can be found at the bottom portion of the home screen or touchscreen. This provides the ability

to see at a glance what is currently playing. Also provided are shortcuts to Rewind, Fast Forward, Play and Volume.

Watch

This icon represents all viewing devices available. By selecting this icon, you can access your local TV, cable or satellite

stations. Depending on your system, you may also have the option of AppleTV, Blu-Ray, TiVo or Security DVR.

Cable or Satellite Provider

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Watch > TiVo or DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T Universe to view.

2. Use the hand-held remote or touchscreen to navigate through channels.

3. Press the button on the Media Dashboard or Room Off on the remote to discontinue watching.

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Blu-Ray Player or DVD Player

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Watch > Blu-Ray or DVD Player.

2. Use the hand-held remote or touchscreen to navigate through Blu-Ray or DVD Player.

3. Press the button on the Media Dashboard or Room Off on the remote to discontinue

watching Blu-Ray or DVD Player.

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AppleTV

AppleTV has been redesigned to be small in size, but big on entertainment. Sync’d with your iTunes account, rent

from the largest selection of HD movies - many available the same day they come out on DVD. Watch Netflix

(subscription required) titles instantly, rent TV shows commercial free in HD, and stream photos and music from

your iDevices to your TV.

1. From the Control4 Home page, select Watch > AppleTV.

2. Use the hand-held remote or touchscreen to navigate through AppleTV.

3. Press the button on the Media Dashboard or Room Off on the remote to discontinue watching AppleTV.

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