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Box Contents

The following items are included in the HC-250 box:

• HC-250 Controller

• AC power cord

• IR emitters (4)

• Universal Television Mounting Plate

• Screws (4)

• Contact/Relay Terminal Block

• Ferrite clamps (4)

• Warranty Card

Accessories Available for Purchase

• Rack Mount Kit (C4-1URMK1B-B or C4-

1URMK2B-B)

• Serial Cable Kit (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B)

Warnings

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

AVERTISSEMENT! Pour réduire le risque de

choc électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la

pluie ou à l’humidité.

CAUTION: In an over-current condition on

USB or contact output the software disables

the output and then blinks the power LED for

10 seconds. When a USB overcurrent fault is

detected, you will see the power light blink the

LED ﬁve (5) times per second. When a contact

overcurrent fault is detected, you will see the

power light blink the LED 12 times a second.

After the 10-second blinking period is over the

over-current circuit will be re-enabled. If the

over-current condition remains, then the same

sequence will repeat itself.

ATTENTION : Dans une condition de

surintensité sur USB ou sortie de contact le

logiciel désactive sortie, puis le DEL Power

clignote pendant 10 secondes. Quand une

erreur de condition de surintensité sur USB

est détectée, vous verrez le DEL Power

clignoté le DEL (5) fois par seconde et puis

quand un défaut de condition de surintensité

sur contact est détecté, vous verrez le DEL

Supported Model

• C4-HC250-BL – HC-250 Controller, Black

Introduction

The Control4® HC-250 Controller (HC-250) provides

ways to control lights, home theaters, distributed

audio and video systems, and other devices

controlled by Infrared (IR), IP, Serial, Contact, or Relay

connections. The Controller has a fast processor,

built-in WiFi, HDMI for audio and video, improved

ZigBee radio, and is perfect for smaller systems!

The HC-250 also provides extensive media

management for audio and video content: CDs,

DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, or digital media stored on

connected devices. Use an external storage device

with USB or NAS connectivity to store music and

photos. The HC-250 ﬁts easily behind a TV, stacked

with AV devices, or mounted on a rack using the

Rack Mount Kit (sold separately).

After you install and conﬁgure the HC-250 (using the

Composer Pro software) along with other system

components, your customers can control their

system using the On-Screen Navigator, MyHome

apps, System Remote Controls, Touch Screens, or

any other Control4-supported interface devices (sold

separately).

HC-250 Controller

Installation Guide

Summary of content (6 pages)

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™ Box Contents The following items are included in the HC-250 box: • HC-250 Controller HC-250 Controller Installation Guide • AC power cord • IR emitters (4) • Universal Television Mounting Plate • Screws (4) • Contact/Relay Terminal Block • Ferrite clamps (4) • Warranty Card Accessories Available for Purchase • Rack Mount Kit (C4-1URMK1B-B or C41URMK2B-B) • Serial Cable Kit (C4-CBL3.
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™ The software required to configure this device is Composer Pro. See the Composer Pro User Guide for details. HC-250 Specifications HC-250 Controller Installation Guide Model Number C4-HC250-BL Network Ethernet—required WiFi (only supported when the unit is used in a single-Controller system or as a Secondary Controller) Media Recognition Online CD/DVD/Blu-ray recognition and media information service. Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC. Video HDMI 1.
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Front View 1 Power Plug Port. AC power receptacle for an IEC Figure 1. Front View 2 Ethernet/PoE. RJ-45 jack for a 10/100 BaseT 320 power cord. Ethernet connection. Supports PoE (802.3af). 5 2 1 3 3 Audio In (1). 3.5 mm jack for stereo channel input (line level) for one (1) stereo analog source. 4 Audio Out (1). 3.5 mm jack for stereo channel line output (line level) for amplifiers or audio switches. 5 Video Out. An HDMI port to display navigation menus on a monitor or TV.
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wall. network connection (Ethernet - preferred or • Mount the HC-250 horizontally or vertically using WiFi) to use all of the features as designed. When connected, the Controller can access web-based one (1) standard double-gang back box (sold media databases, communicate with other IP separately). Install a standard double-gang back devices in the home, and access Control4 system box allowing the screws to protrude .08” from the wall. updates. 2 Mount options.
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Connect the IR Ports/Serial Ports (Optional) IR Blaster The HC-250 provides four (4) IR ports; Ports 1 and learning codes, which is located just left of the front 2 can be reconfigured independently for serial communication. If not used for serial, they can be The HC-250 is also equipped with an IR blaster, for LEDs. To use the blaster rather than an IR emitter: 1 Controller to the IR In for the device you want to used for IR.
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3 While pressing and holding the Factory Restore button, power on the HC-250. 4 Hold the button until the WiFi Status LED blinks Orange. This should take five (5) to seven (7) seconds. The Status LED will blink Orange while the restore is running. Factory Resets • Press the Factory Restore button, but do not hold it down. The Controller will reset. Identification Button (Network Reset) To reset the HC-250 network settings to the default, perform the following steps: 1 Disconnect power to the HC-250.