Contro l4 Media Controller User manual

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Media Controller Installation and User Guide

Part Number: 21-0050 Rev D

Hardware Model Number: AVM-MC1-B

Contents

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

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

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

Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2

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

Chapter 1 Introduction to Media Controller ........................5

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

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

Powerful Automation Controller ....................... 7

Easy to Set Up................................................. 7

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

What’s in the Box.................................................... 8

Front View with Door Opened.......................... 9

Back View ...................................................... 10

Specifications................................................. 12

Control4 Supported Devices................................. 13

Chapter 2 Install the System ..............................................15

Plan the Equipment Layout................................... 15

Plan Control4 System Connections ............... 15

Meet Home Network Requirements............... 15

Plan Your System Connections ..................... 16

Determine Best Video Option ........................ 19

Connect to the Network ........................................ 19

Power Up the Media Controller............................. 20

Change Front Panel Information........................... 20

Connect Devices................................................... 23

Use Pluggable Terminal Block Connectors ... 23

Configure and Connect to the Serial Ports .... 24

Connect to the Contact Ports......................... 26

Connect to the Relay Ports ............................ 27

Add IR Receiver Capabilities to Remote

Locations ................................................. 27

Set Up IR Emitters ......................................... 28

Use Video Sense Loops ................................ 28

Chapter 3 Configure the System........................................29

Design and Setup the System .............................. 29

Interviewer ..................................................... 30

The Main Composer Interface ....................... 31

Set Up Media and Create Playlists ....................... 32

Program the Home Automation System ............... 33

Chapter 4 Use Media Controller.........................................35

Control Devices and Use the System ................... 35

Media Controller Front Display ...................... 35

On-Screen Navigator ..................................... 36

System Remote Control with LCD ................. 38

Set up and Use External Storage Device ............. 38

Copy Music to the Digital Audio Player................. 39

Change On-screen Navigator Themes ................. 41

Chapter 5 Warranty and Regulatory Compliance.............43

Warranty ............................................................... 43

Limited Hardware Warranty ........................... 43

Hardware Warranty Terms............................. 44

Software Agreement ...................................... 47

Regulatory Compliance ........................................ 48

North America................................................ 48

CE Declaration of Conformity ........................ 50

Recycling ....................................................... 50

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 about related information

on 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 authorized Control4 reseller

`Control4 Web Site: http://www.control4.com

`Composer online help

`Composer Media Edition online help

CHAPTER 1Introduction to Media

Controller

This chapter introduces a Control4 home automation

system and explains the important role a Control4 Media

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 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, and other

devices controlled using various protocols, such as Infra

Red (IR), Serial, Contact, Relay, etc.

The Media Controller provides extensive media

management services for audio and video sources (such

as CDs, MP3 files, and DVDs). It has a large hard drive for

digital audio storage (such as imported CDs that have

been converted to MP3 files). It also allows you to use an

external storage device with USB support for media

storage.

During the importing process, the Media Controller

converts CDs to a compressed or non-compressed digital

format to provide convenient playback.

Once music has been imported to the Media Controller

hard drive, or other media has been stored in connected

devices, you can use the Media Controller to manage

your media collections, play music, or access other stored

media.

Features and Benefits

The Media Controller makes it easy to enjoy your favorite

music wherever you are. The Media Controller digitally

stores music collections and delivers simultaneous audio

streams over a wired or a wireless home network. The

Media Controller utilizes online music and movie

recognition. You can select music by artist, song, genre,

or even album cover art.

The Media Controller is the center of a complete home

automation system. It is also a platform to control lighting,

security, temperature and more throughout the home.

Music Server

`Hard drive – Stores the entire family’s music

collections. The AVM-MC1-B has 80 GB of hard drive

space with room for approximately 1,000 CDs.

`Multiple input options – Imports music using the

built-in CD Drive or a home network (wireless or

wired).

`Multi-room audio – Distributes analog audio to three

separate zones.

`Digital audio streaming – Provides digital audio

streaming throughout the home.

`Catalog – Provides an entire digital music collection

to search by artist, genre, song, or album cover art.

`Customized playlists – Easily creates playlists for

every occasion and mood.

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