User guide

Composer Pro User Guide

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User Guide Part 1

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7. Keep pressing the ID button for several minutes. The TV displays the Control4 information, and

will display a message similar to “Release to reset the network configuration...” when the reset

has completed.

8. Release the ID button on the Controller. Wait several minutes. A message appears “loading,

please wait...” After a few minutes, the TV screen may go blank.

9. Continue to wait until the Control4 logo appears on the screen, at which point you can start

Composer and connect to Director using the new IP address that appears (if you are using

DHCP).

10. Refresh the Navigators.

11. Disconnect the Composite video connectors from the TV and Controller.

2.4 Configuring Properties

Use the Control4

Composer Pro Properties pane in System Design to change device properties. The

Properties pane lets you make configuration changes to a project, room, or device.

In the Control4 system, you have a choice of configuration options using these properties:

• Project Properties—Lets you set project-specific configuration options.

• Room Properties—Lets you set room-specific configuration options.

• List View Properties—Lets you set device properties listed by location, such as room, floor,

house, etc.

• Device Properties—Lets you set device-specific configuration options.

2.4.1 Procedure

To configure properties:

1. Start Composer and connect to a Director.

2. Click System Design.

3. Select one of the following property types:

• Project—Select the root node in the project tree, for example the project name (such as

Franklin Smith Home) to access the project properties and modify the:

• Project name

• Zip code

• Latitude/longitude

• Date

• Time

• Time zone

For more information, see “Composer Pro Properties” in Composer Pro Getting Started.

• Room—Select the room in the project tree, for example, Theater; the Properties tab is visible

(default).

Room properties let you:

• View room-specific devices

• View media information

• Help you troubleshoot any incorrect room connections

For more information, see “Room Properties” in the Composer Pro Getting Started.