User guide

Composer Pro User Guide

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User Guide Part 2

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Notes:

1. Video files must be in one of the following formats to be scanned by the Control4 system: .avi,

DVD, .iso, .m4a, mpeg, .mpg, or .wmv. These video files can only be played using a Media

Player device.

2. Video is not supported from a USB drive, so the Video Media option is not displayed in the list

under a USB drive.

5.4.12 Adding an Audio or Audio/Video Switch

Use Control4

Composer Pro to add audio or audio and video switches to a Control4 system.

Prerequisites

Set up the audio or audio/video switch and any associated hardware to the Control4 system.

To add an Audio Switch or Audio/Video Switch:

1. Start Composer and connect to a Director.

2. Click System Design.

3. In System Design, from the Search tab add the audio switch or audio/video switch to your project.

4. Using the Local or Online Database, choose the device type: Audio Switch or AV Switch, and

choose All manufacturers.

Example: To add the applicable Knox AV switch (RS-232) driver, use the Search tab, and

choose the Device Type: AV Switch > Manufacturer: All manufacturers.

5. When the AV Switch object is added to the project tree, select the object to view the device

properties and change the configuration if applicable.

Example: The Knox AV Switch has no properties to modify, but other switches have properties,

such as the Control4 Audio Switch.

6. Connect the network or control/AV devices as necessary for your configuration.

7. Modify any room connections as needed for your configuration.

5.4.13 Creating a Playlist

Use Control4

Composer Pro to create a playlist from streaming media, such as Rhapsody

You can create playlists from the Touch Screens, MyHome apps, or On-Screen Navigators also. See

the Control4 System User Guide for details.

To create a playlist:

1. Start Composer and connect to a Director.

2. Click Media.

3. In the Media view, go to the Media menu, and choose New Playlist.

4. Name the playlist.