Crestron 4 Series User manual

The Crestron® MC4-R and MC4-R-I 4-Series media room controllers

provide secure, high-performance, cost-effective control processors and

interfaces with the embedded Crestron Home™ operating system. Their

small form factor and versatile mounting options make them ideal for

smaller Crestron Home systems such as single-room systems, small to

medium-sized homes, and MDUs (multidwelling units). The

controlsystem includes a built-in infiNET EX® and ER wireless gateway

for acquiring wireless devices as well as numerous control ports for

controlling wired devices.

NOTE:TheMC4-R and MC4-R-I are functionally similar. For simplicity

within this guide, the term "control system"is used to refer to both

the MC4-R and MC4-R-Iunless otherwise noted.

In the Box

1 MC4-R or MC4-R-I, 4-Series Media Room Controller

Additional Items

1 Rack Ear, Left (2053897)

1 Rack Ear, Right (2053896)

4 Nut, 10-32 (2004889)

1 Antenna, Dual Band, 2.4/5.8 GHz (2052945)

1 Cable, CAT5e, Patch, 5 ft (1.52 m) (2022311)

2 Connector, 3-Pin (2003575)

4 Connector, 4-Pin (2003576)

4 IR Emitter with Terminal Block Connector (4500152)

Install the Device

The control system may be mounted into a rack or onto a flat surface.

Rack Mounting

The control system occupies 1U of rack space when using the provided

rack ears.

1. Attach the rack ears to the device:

a. Insert the two threaded posts on the left rack ear up and into the

front opening in the left mounting flange of the control system.

Repeat this step for the right rack ear.

b. Attach the four provided nuts to the threaded posts to secure the

rack ears to the control system.

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Refer to the following image for rack ear placement. 2. Secure the control system to the rack rails using four rack mounting

screws (not provided).

Surface Mounting

Use four mounting screws(not provided)to mount the control system to

a flat surface such as a wall or under a table. The control system can also

be mounted behind a flat panel display or similar equipment.

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Connect the Device

Make all necessary connections to the control system as shown below.

Front Panel Connections

Rear Panel Connections

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NOTE:Ensure that the included SD card is seated fully in the MEMORY

slot prior to powering on the control system.

Observe the following when connecting the control system:

lThe control system is powered over PoE (Power over Ethernet)via a

Crestron PoEinjector (PWE-4803RU) or a Crestron PoEswitch

(CEN-SW-POE-5 or CEN-SWPOE-16). All PoEequipment is sold

separately.

lThe included cables may not be extended.

lMount the included antenna per the guidelines described in Mount the

Antenna.

lConnect the chassis ground lug to a known earth ground circuit (such

as building steel) to ensure that the control system is grounded

properly.

lApply power after all connections have been made.

Mount the Antenna

The included antenna should be placed in a location that maximizes signal

strength and limits impedance. Refer to the Best Practices for Installation

and Setup of Crestron RFProducts (Doc. 6689) at

www.crestron.com/manuals.

If installing the control system in a rack enclosure, the antenna should be

mounted outside of the enclosure using the Crestron ANT-EXT-10 (sold

separately). For more information, refer to the ANT-EXT-10 Installation

Guide (Doc. 7047) at www.crestron.com/manuals.

Install IREmitters (Optional)

The control system ships with four IR emitters, which adhere to the IR

sensor window of a display, optical disc player, or any other IR-controlled

device. Each IR emitter has a 2-pin terminal block that connects to the

IR-SERIAL port on the control system, providing a one-way IR control

interface to the connected device.

NOTE:The white-traced wire on the IR emitter is positive and connects

to one of the IR port pins labeled “S.”

Position the IREmitter

The IR emitter works best for most devices when positioned directly over

the device IR sensor. However, operation is more consistent for some

devices when the IR emitter is offset one or two inches from the device IR

sensor.

To position the IR emitter, send commands from the control system while

moving the IR emitter around the front panel of the device. When

operation is consistent and reliable, attach the IR emitter using the

procedure described in Attach the IREmitter.

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Attach the IRMask

Attach the IR mask (packaged with the IR emitter) when two or more

identical devices are being controlled using IR. The IR mask prevents stray

IR output from controlling another device accidentally.

Place the IRmask over the IR emitter shell as shown in the following

illustration. Do not remove the clear adhesive strips from the IR emitter

shell or the IR mask.

Attach the IREmitter

1. Peel off the clear adhesive strip on the back of the IR emitter shell and

the IR mask (if attached).

2. Affix the IR emitter by pressing it firmly to the desired location on the

front panel of the controlled device.

If the IR emitter must be removed and repositioned for any reason, it may

be necessary to replace the adhesive on the IR emitter with a new piece of

two-sided tape.

NOTE: The IR emitter is a pure infrared emitter that does not emit any

visible light. To test that the IR emitter is working properly, trigger an

IR command from the control system. Then, use a digital camera

device (such as a smart phone) to record a video of the IR emitter while

it is being triggered. If the IR signal is visible in the video during

playback, the IR emitter is working properly.

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Assign the RFChannel

Set the RF channel of the control system prior to operation. The control

system can operate on channels 11 through 26. Crestron recommends

using RF channel 15 or 20. The default RF channel is 15.

For optimum performance when installing the control system in a Wi-Fi®

network environment, do not set the RF channel within a Wi-Fi channel

band. Refer to the information below when choosing the RF channel in a

Wi-Fi environment:

lGateway channels 11 through 14 are within the Wi-Fi channel

1band.

lGateway channel 15 is adjacent to Wi-Fi channels 1 and 6.

lGateway channels 16 through 19 are within the Wi-Fi channel

6band.

lGateway channel 20 is adjacent to Wi-Fi channels 6 and 11.

lGateway channels 21 through 24 are within the Wi-Fi channel

11band

lGateway channel 25 is adjacent to Wi-Fi channel 11.

lGateway channel 26 is neither within nor adjacent to any

Wi-Fiband

NOTE: Crestron RF devices are divided into two categories:

infiNETEX® network devices and Crestron Extended Range (ER)

devices. infiNETEX devices automatically set their RF channel

assignment to match the gateway’s channel, whereas ER devices must

have their RF channel manually assigned to match the gateway’s

channel.

Use the Crestron Home Setup app to set the control system RF channel.

Refer to the Crestron Home OS3 Product Manual (Doc. 8525) at

www.crestron.com/manuals.

Pair with Apple HomeKit

The control system can be paired with Apple® HomeKit® technology to

enable communication between the Crestron Home system and Apple

HomeKit devices and accessories.

For pairing instructions and to locate the unique QRcode required for

pairing, refer to the MC4-RCompliance document (Doc. 8544)or the

MC4-R-IProduct Information document (Doc. 8611) that shipped with

MC4-R or MC4-R-I, respectively.

Install the Setup App

The Crestron Home Setup app is used to configure the Crestron Home

system. The Crestron Home Setup app is available from the App Store®

online store and may be downloaded onto an Apple iOS® device such as an

iPad® device. An Apple ID is required to download the Crestron Home

Setup app.

For a comprehensive list of iOS hardware and software versions that are

compatible with Crestron Home, refer to online help article 5655.

To install the Crestron Home Setup app:

1. Tap the App Store icon on the iPad device home screen.

2. Tap the search field, and enter the search term "Crestron Home

Setup."

3. Tap Search.

4. Tap the Crestron Home Setup app icon .

5. Follow the prompts to download and install the app to the device.

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Set Up Crestron Home

Set up the Crestron Home system after all of the Crestron Home devices

and the control system have been installed and connected to the local

network. Once the Crestron Home Setup app is downloaded and installed,

system setup and device acquisition take place entirely through the app.

NOTE: Ensure that the iPad device, personal computer, and the control

system are placed on the same subnet prior to setup.

To access the setup screens, tap the Crestron Home Setup app icon

on the iPad device home screen. The Crestron Home Setup app connects

to the control systemand a splash screen is displayed.

For detailed instructions on how to set up the Crestron Home system,

refer to the Crestron Home OS3 Product Manual (Doc. 8525).

Device Security

The control systemis secured by factory default. The default username is

set to “admin” and the default password is set to the serial number of

control system (case-sensitive). These credentials are required to connect

to the control system using Crestron Toolbox™ software, XPanel, or the

Crestron Home app.

The default credentials can be changed using the Crestron Home Setup

app. For more information, refer to the Crestron Home OS3 Product

Manual (Doc. 8525).

Visit the Product Pages

Scan the QR codes to visit the product pages.

MC4-R:

www.crestron.com/model/6510226

MC4-R-I:

www.crestron.com/model/6511327

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Additional Information

Original Instructions

The U.S. English version of this document is the original instructions.

All other languages are a translation of the original instructions.

Crestron product development software is licensed to Crestron dealers and Crestron

Service Providers (CSPs) under a limited nonexclusive, nontransferable Software

Development Tools License Agreement. Crestron product operating system software is

licensed to Crestron dealers, CSPs, and end-users under a separate End-User License

Agreement. Both of these Agreements can be found on the Crestron website at

www.crestron.com/legal/software_license_agreement.

The product warranty can be found at www.crestron.com/warranty.

The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at

www.crestron.com/legal/patents.

Certain Crestron products contain open source software. For specific information, visit

www.crestron.com/opensource.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, Cresnet, Crestron Home,Crestron Toolbox, and infiNETEX

are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the

United States and/or other countries. App Store, Apple, HomeKit, and iPad are either

trademarks or a registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States and/or

other countries. iOSis either a trademark or a registered trademark of Cisco Systems,

Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The microSDlogo is either a

trademark or a registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States and/or other

countries. Wi-Fi is either a trademark or registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance in the

United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and

trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the

marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the

marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or

photography.

Doc ID 8545B

(2054573)

01/21/20

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