User's Manual

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HC-800 Specifications
Model Number
C4-HC800-BL
Network
Ethernet—required
WiFi (only supported
when the unit is used as a
Secondary Controller)
Media Recognition
Online CD/DVD/BluRay
recognition and media
information service
Audio Playback Formats
MP3: 32kbps to 320kbps, CBR,
VBR, AAC, and FLAC
Display
LED indicators
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 0.26
A MAX
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2.80” (71 mm) x
11.98” (304 mm) x 7.24” (184
mm)
Weight
4.7 pounds (xx kg)
Shipping Weight
x.xx pounds (xx kg)
Additional Resources
The following resources are available for more
support.
• Your Control4 Reseller
• Control4 website: http://www.control4.com
• Composer documentation in online help or PDF
format available on the Dealer portal.
Front View
Figure 1. Front View
Home Controller
HC-800
Installation Guide
1 WiFi LED. This LED blinks first Red, then Orange,
and finally Blue during the boot process. When
the operating system starts running, the WiFi
driver changes the LED color depending on the
signal strength of its connection to its associated
access point. Colors and signal strength are as
follows: Orange=Fair to Good, Blue=Excellent,
and No Light=No connection.
2 Data LED. The Blue LED indicates that streaming
audio is received.
3 Link LED. The Blue LED indicates that the
Controller has been identified in a Control4
Composer project.
4 Power LED. The Blue LED indicates that AC
power is present. It turns on immediately after
power is applied to the Controller.
5 IR Window / IR Blaster—For capturing third-
party IR codes from hand-held devices (such as
remote controls) or blasting IR codes.
Back View
Connect all applicable devices to the HC-800 using
the connection options described next.
Figure 2. Back View
1 ZigBee. Antenna for the ZigBee radio.
2 Power Plug Port. AC power receptacle for the AC
to DC power cord.
3 Factory Restore Button. A recessed button that
restores the Controller to the factory defaults.
4 Identification Button. Easily-pressed button used
when identifying this device in Composer.
5 Serial. DB9 connectors for two (2) serial devices,
such as a receiver or disc changer. See “Connect
the Serial Ports” for more information.
6 IR Out. 3.5 mm jacks for up to six (6) IR output
transmitters. See “Set Up IR Emitters or IR
Blaster” for more information.
7 Video Out (HDMI). HDMI port for displaying
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* Home Controller 19Vdc, 3A