User guide

System User Guide
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device: A Control4 component, for example, a piece of hardware (controller, touch screen, and so on)
that requires a device driver.
Device Control: A virtual view of the actual controls on a device; for example, a Security System's
control panel.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol used between a network client and a DHCP
server (usually a router or access point) that dynamically assigns IP addresses from a pre-defined list
of clients on a network.
Dimmer: A lighting device that lets you dim a light.
Director: Every Control4 Controller ships with pre-installed Director software embedded in the device.
The Director communicates with Control4 and third-party products to enable all devices to participate
in the Control4 system. Director runs the Control4 devices.
DNS: Domain Name Server. A server that translates domain names into IP addresses.
Door Station: A Control4 device that lets you talk to the occupants inside a structure from outside
(Door Station – Exterior) or inside a multiple-dwelling building (Door Station – Interior).
F
FLAC format: A free, open source lossless audio codec format that supports tagging, cover art and
fast seeks. The audio is compressed with no loss in quality. Control4 supports this format.
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Home-Automation System: A line of Control4 home-automation products that communicate with
each other over Ethernet, WiFi, or ZigBee for a total home-automation experience.
I
Icon: A graphical and symbolic representation of an object or device, for example, the icons that
appear on the Navigator’s Home page (Watch, Listen, Comfort, etc.).
identified: When a device is added to the Control4 system it must be identified to the network; the
controller can then communicate with it and other devices in the network.
Intercom: A two-way communication system using audio and video (if supported) among touch
screens in the Control4 system.
interface: See User Interface.
IP: Internet Protocol.
IR: Infrared. A device controlled by a wireless remote control device.
iTunes: An Internet music service provided by Apple Computer.
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LED: Lighted Electronic Display.
Lighting Scene: A type of scene created in Composer Pro or Composer HE where several lights can
be programmed to create a 'scene' or 'mood,' for example, a 'Party' scene.
List Navigator: A Navigator type that uses a list rather than a graphics interface in its window. The
System Remote Control SR-250 uses a list view.
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Media Dashboard: A dashboard that appears at the bottom of a graphical or on-screen Navigator
used to control audio or video devices and displays the current song or movie title.
Media Scene: A type of scene that can be created for media.
Media Zone: The means by which you play music in rooms that have supported audio or video
devices. Also known as ‘zones.’