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Composer Pro Getting Started

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Getting Started

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x Connect and identify the devices to the network. In the Composer project, you identify all

physical connections to the system, including control, AV (audio, video), network, and other

connections. You can use Interviewer to complete this task, or go to the Connections view in

Composer.

x Register the system at my.control4.com. Control4 recommends that you register each

system you install at

my.control4.com so you can maintain the system software using the

online downloads.

IMPORTANT: Only registered systems can use all of the media services that are available to

Control4 customers. System registration is one of the essential steps in enabling remote access

to the system (which also requires a 4Sight subscription).

x Set up the media. You identify any existing media on the system using the Media view in

Composer. The Media view helps you search or scan stored media and auto-generate a list

of local broadcast channels and stations. After you searched or scanned in the existing

media, you can test the Media access through the navigation devices (also known as

Navigators), and you can create playlists also.

x Configure properties. You manage a device's settings in the Properties pane.

x Program events and actions. You define interactions between system events and the

actions of other devices. For example, when a projector turns on, it can trigger other devices

in the Home Theater to turn on or off causing an event to occur.

x Create variables and agents for use in programming. Advanced setup options are

available in Composer: string, Boolean, device properties, variables, delays, and agents.

Using these options, you can configure, for example, a 3-way switch, turn equipment on and

off with proper delay times, create Lighting Scenes, and other customized programming

between devices.

x Customize the Navigators. You can complete the registration process and enable remote

access. You can also work with customers to set up screen savers and other custom

functions.

6.2.4.3 Ways to Create a Project in Composer Pro

The Control4

Composer interface and wizards are designed to help you simplify the process of

designing the system, configuring the devices, making the connections, and programming a Control4

system.

There are two (2) ways to create a project in Composer:

1. Interviewer Wizard. This is the easiest way to create simple projects, especially if you're new at

this.

2. Views. This is the conventional way to create a project. This method is recommended for

advanced projects.