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Composer Pro Getting Started
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Getting Started
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7.2 Testing the Device Connections
When you test a Control4
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device connection, you are ensuring that the connection is successful so
you don't encounter any problems with devices not functioning later on. You must perform this action
for customer satisfaction.
For information about identifying devices and device connections, see the Composer Pro User Guide.
The following types of connections may need to be tested on the Control4 system:
x Network Connections—Defines the devices that use a network address. Network
connections include IP and ZigBee or ZigBee Pro devices.
x Control Connections—Defines the control connection between a device and the Controller.
Control connections include contacts, relays, serial, and IR-controlled (infrared) devices.
x Audio and Video Connections—Defines the devices that have audio and/or video signals.
x Room Connections—Defines the video, audio, or video/audio end points and the
video/audio or audio volume for the selected room.
See the Composer Pro User Guide for details.
7.2.1 Testing Network Connections
In the Connections view, click the Network tab > IP Network. The list of devices appears.
Make sure there is a network address for every item in the list. If there is not, see “Cannot Identify the
Device to the Network” in the Composer Pro User Guide.
7.2.2 Testing Control and AV Connections
In the Connections view, click the Control/AV tab. This list of devices appears.
7.2.3 Testing Room Connections
In the Connections view, click the Control/AV tab. This list of devices appears in the Room
Connections pane.
8. Registering the Control4 System
Every system must be registered at my.control4.com to maintain the system software through online
downloads, and to use all of the media features in the system (such as the Control4 online Media
Database for scanning music). System registration is also one of the essential first steps in enabling
remote access to the system (which also requires a 4Sight subscription).
After you complete the initial Control4
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system setup of adding devices to a project, identifying them,
and making software connections for each device, you are ready to register the system and set up the
media. ("Setting Up the Media" is discussed in the Composer Pro User Guide.)
You can register the system either from Composer or by using a Navigator. See the sections below.