User guide

System User Guide
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MediaMonkey: An application used for digital music library management. Integrated CD and DVD
burning, encoder, and synchronizes with portable audio devices, such as an iPod.
MP3 format: A music format that makes streaming audio possible. Control4 supports this format.
my.control4.com: The location where a dealer sets up or remotely manages a customer account.
MyControl4: The pages where a customer’s Control4 account is managed.
MyHome app: Applications that run on iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, Android, PCs or Mac devices that
let you control your Control4 system.
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Navigator: Control4 Navigators are devices that can control lights, music, videos, motors and
sensors, etc. The Navigator interface interacts with the user via a touch screen, MyHome app, on-
screen Navigator, or System Remote Control.
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On-Screen Navigator: A Navigator that uses an on-screen interface, for example, a screen on a
television. The System Remote Control device controls the on-screen Navigator.
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Primary Controller: A controller that is designated as the main controller. HC-800 and HC-1000
Controllers are typically used for this role when there is more than one controller in the home network.
program: A machine-readable artificial language used to express computations performed by a
device.
programmable buttons: A button on a device that can be programmed to perform specific tasks.
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ramp: Increasing or decreasing light in a dimmer or switch.
ramp rate: The rate at which a dimmer ramps up its voltage.
relay: An electrical switch that opens and closes. A relay is controlled by another electrical circuit.
remote: Shortened name for the "Control4 System Remote Control."
Remote Access: The ability to access a device from a remote location; for example, Anywhere
Access which is used to control devices on the home network from a web browser.
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Secondary Controller: If more than one controller is used in a Control4 system, one has to be
designated a Primary Controller and another is the Secondary Controller. The Secondary Controller is
usually the HC-200 or HC-300.
Suspend: This option is available on the 7” Portable Touch Screens in ‘Power Management.’ The
mode places the touch screen in sleep mode to save battery life. To wake up the touch screen, press
a button. Simply touching the screen won't wake it up.
Switch: An extension of a router that adds more Ethernet ports to support additional devices or clients
on the local network. Also used as a toggle device to start or stop the flow of electricity to the device.
System Remote Control: A Control4 universal solution that replaces remotes from other
manufacturers, and includes programmable buttons. The Control4 System Remote Control works with
the on-screen Navigator on a TV screen.