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Composer Pro Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Contents
1.! Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 6!
1.1! Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 6!
1.2! Related Documents and Resources .................................................................................... 6!
1.3! Composer Pro Overview ..................................................................................................... 6!
1.3.1! Setting Up the Control4 System – Overview .................................................................... 7!
1.4! Composer Pro System Requirements ................................................................................. 8!
2.! Installing the Hardware and Software .......................................................................................... 9!
2.1! Installing and Connecting the Hardware .............................................................................. 9!
2.2! Installing Composer Pro Software ..................................................................................... 11!
2.2.1! Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 12!
3.! Exploring Composer Pro Features ............................................................................................ 13!
3.1! Composer Pro Startup Options .......................................................................................... 14!
3.1.1! Start Composer ............................................................................................................. 14!
3.1.2! Exit Composer ............................................................................................................... 16!
3.2! Composer Pro Views ......................................................................................................... 16!
3.2.1! Available Views ............................................................................................................. 16!
4.! Connecting to a Director ............................................................................................................ 79!
4.1! Connecting to a Virtual Director ......................................................................................... 80!
4.1.1! Saving Changes When Working Virtually....................................................................... 80!
4.1.2! Using Virtual Mode ........................................................................................................ 80!
4.2! Connecting to a Director on a Local Network ..................................................................... 81!
4.2.1! Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 82!
4.3! Setting Up Remote Access ................................................................................................ 83!
4.3.1! Prerequisites ................................................................................................................. 83!
4.3.2! Procedures .................................................................................................................... 83!
4.4! Connecting to a Director Using Remote Access ................................................................ 84!
4.4.1! Requirements ................................................................................................................ 84
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4.4.2! Configuring Remote Access .......................................................................................... 84!
4.4.3! Connecting Using Remote Access................................................................................. 86!
5.! Ensuring that Director and Composer Are Compatible .............................................................. 89!
6.! Designing the Control4 System ................................................................................................. 90!
6.1! Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................... 90!