User guide

Composer Pro User Guide
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device: A component that requires a device driver; code that is used to allow the Control4 system to
work with that device.
device driver: Every device in the Control4 system needs a corresponding device driver to control
the device.
DHCP: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol used between a network client and
a DHCP server (usually a router or access point) that dynamically assigns IP addresses from a pre-
defined list to clients on a network.
Director: Each Control4 Controller (such as a Home Controller HC-500) ships with pre-installed
Director software (Linux based) embedded in the device. The Director communicates with Control4
products and third-party products to enable Home Automation and interaction of individual devices.
Director runs the Control4 devices. Composer Pro is the software used to connect to and program a
system Director that resides on a Controller.
DriverWorks: The DriverWorks SDK is used to create two-way drivers for audio video (AV) and non-
AV devices.
DVD: (Digital Versatile Disc) – A media format for video and data storage.
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end point: The end point is the final point (device) on the defined path over which audio and/or video
content is routed to a room. An example of this would be a TV or Receiver.
Ethernet: Uses Ethernet category 5 (CAT5 or CAT5e) wiring to transfer data. Ethernet uses a star
network topology that allows multiple points to communicate to a single point. The Speaker Point®
and Mini Touch Screens use Ethernet to communicate to the Control4 Controller.
event: An action; used to trigger Composer programming when programming Control4 devices.
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Forward-Phase Dimming (also known as Leading Edge Dimming): A type of phase-cut dimming
in which the load is dimmed by cutting off the leading edge of each electrical cycle. This type of
dimming must be used with magnetic transformers (magnetic low-voltage loads) and works well for
many other load types including incandescent and cold cathode. It should not be used with electronic
transformers (electronic low-voltage loads) unless the transformer specifications specifically state that
Forward Phase dimming is allowed.
file format: A format used by applications to store/read files.
FLAC: Supported by Control4 for software release 1.8, this is a free, open source, lossless audio
codec format that supports tagging, cover art and fast seeking. Audio is compressed with no loss in
quality.
full duplex: The simultaneous transfer of data in both directions. For example, on a 5” or 7” In-Wall
Touch Screen the caller can send out a call and the receiver on the other end of the call can answer
via his or her 5” or 7” In-Wall Touch Screen and then respond.
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gateway: (router)- Provides a means of communicating between two separate networks.
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home network: A network installed in the customer’s home that provides an Ethernet or wireless
connection so that Control4 devices can communicate with each other.
Home-Automation System: The Control4 system: a line of Home Automation products that
communicate with each other over Ethernet, WiFi, or ZigBee for a total Home Automation experience.