User guide

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Contents
Preface Important Information .........................................1
Graphical Symbols on the Device........................... 1
Graphical Symbols in this Guide............................. 1
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2
Additional Resources.............................................. 4
Chapter 1 Introduction to Media Controller ........................5
Role in a Control4 System ...................................... 5
Features and Benefits............................................. 6
Powerful Automation Controller ....................... 7
Easy to Set Up................................................. 7
Requirements ......................................................... 7
What’s in the Box.................................................... 8
Front View with Door Opened.......................... 9
Back View ...................................................... 10
Specifications................................................. 12
Control4 Supported Devices................................. 13
Chapter 2 Install the System .............................................. 15
Plan the Equipment Layout................................... 15
Plan Control4 System Connections ............... 15
Meet Home Network Requirements............... 15
Plan Your System Connections ..................... 16
Determine Best Video Option ........................ 19
Connect to the Network ........................................ 19
Power Up the Media Controller............................. 20
Change Front Panel Information........................... 20
Connect Devices................................................... 23
Use Pluggable Terminal Block Connectors ... 23
Configure and Connect to the Serial Ports .... 24
Connect to the Contact Ports......................... 26
Connect to the Relay Ports ............................ 27
Add IR Receiver Capabilities to Remote
Locations ................................................. 27
Set Up IR Emitters ......................................... 28
Use Video Sense Loops ................................ 28
Chapter 3 Configure the System........................................29
Design and Setup the System .............................. 29