User's Manual
databases and Control4 system updates.
2 Mount options: The HC-800 is designed to be
stackable with other AV equipment or mount in a
rack or on a shelf using the options Rack Ear Kit
(C4-1UREK-B).
3 Connect the HC-800 to the network: To connect
using an Ethernet connection, plug the data
cable from the home network connection into the
Controller’s RJ-45 port (labeled “Ethernet”) and
the network port on the wall or at the network
switch.
Notes: (1) WiFi can only be used for Secondary
Controllers. (2) Only use the power supply
included in this box.
4 Power up the Controller: Plug the HC-800 power
cord (provided) into the Controller’s power plug
port and an electrical outlet.
Note: The HC-800 may take several minutes to
boot up and become operational. Please allow
sucient time for boot-up.
5 Connect system devices: Attach the devices as
described in “Connect the Devices” below.
6 Set up any external storage devices as described
in “Set up External Storage Device.”
Connect the Devices
Note: Use Composer to step through the
connection process before or after the physical
connections are completed.
The following section provides more information
about other connection options.
Use Pluggable Terminal Block
Connectors
For the Contact and Relay ports, the HC-800 makes
use of a pluggable terminal block connector—a
removable plastic part that locks in individual wires,
which is included.
To connect a device to the Pluggable Terminal Block:
navigation menus on a monitor or TV.
8 Video Out (Component). Component jack used
for displaying high-definition video.
9 WiFi 1. WiFi port to attach a WiFi antenna.
Note: WiFi cannot be used for Primary
Controllers; use for Secondary Controllers only.
10 Audio Out (2 left-right pairs). RCA jacks
for stereo channel line output (line level) for
amplifiers or audio switches. Includes one (1)
digital audio ouput and two (2) analog audio
outputs.
11 Audio In (1 left-right pair). RCA jacks for stereo
channel input (line level) for one (1) stereo analog
source.
12 eSATA. External serial ATA port for connecting a
hard drive to store media.
13 Ethernet. RJ-45 jack for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
connection.
14 USB. For external storage device with USB
support (such as FAT32-formatted devices). See
“Set up External Storage Device” for information.
15 Relay. Pluggable terminal block connector for
four (4) normally closed or normally opened
switchable connections. Provides power for small
devices (12V), signal input (SIG), and return path
(GND).
16 Contact. Pluggable terminal block connector
for four (4) normally closed or normally opened
switchable connections, such as a blind, a
fireplace, or a projector screen. The connectors
are for Normally Opened (NO), Normally Closed
(NC), and Common (COM).
17 WiFi 2. WiFi port to attach a WiFi antennae.
Note: WiFi cannot be used for Primary
Controllers; use for Secondary Controllers only.
See “Antenna Considerations” below.
Installation Instructions
To install this Controller:
1 Ensure that your home network is in place
before starting your system setup: The HC-800
requires a network connection (wired or WiFi)
to use all features as designed. When connected,
the Controller can connect to other IP devices on
the home network and access web-based media
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