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5200WHC2 Wiser Home Controller 2 Installation Instructions

Using the HDMI Interface

The installer can create a user proﬁle that allows the end user to access the GUI using

a digital receiver and its remote control. If the HDMI interface will be used, the distance

between the Wiser 2 and the digital receiver will be limited by the length of the HDMI cable.

The HDMI interface is active when the Wiser 2 is operating in normal mode. The HDMI

interface is very convenient for controlling and monitoring devices. It is not the preferred

interface for conﬁguring your Wiser 2.

If the conﬁguration PC has been disconnected from the LAN, you can use the HDMI

interface to view the Wiser 2’s local storage.

Streaming Audio

If you have a Clipsal Matrix Controller that supports Ripple (streaming audio), you can

listen to program sources coming from the Multi-Room Audio system. The Wiser 2’s GUI

can be conﬁgured to control your Matrix Switcher for radio, CD’s and streaming audio. The

streaming audio capability of the Wiser 2 requires a connection to the C-Bus network. Refer

to the Multi-Room Audio (MRA) documentation for more information.

Accessing Local Storage

If your user proﬁle (as set up by the Installer) allows you to access the local storage on the

Wiser 2, you can access the following directory locations/devices:

Local Storage Device Description and Method of Access

rootfs on the Wiser 2 This local storage area contains the installation

documentation. Use a PC on the LAN or use the HDMI

interface to access the ﬁle system.

USB stick You can insert a USB stick into one of the USB ports on

the back panel or inside the hinged front door on the Wiser

2. The USB must have a FAT ﬁle system. You can use a PC

or the HDMI interface to access the ﬁle system.

External Hard Disk You can use an external disk drive connected to a USB

or mini-USB port on th Wiser 2. The Wiser 2 can provide

power to the external disk using the USB link. See the

note below for information.

Important Note: If you power an external drive with one of the Wiser 2’s USB ports,

you should use the AC/DC power supply (provided with the Wiser 2) to power the Wiser.

If you power the Wiser 2 using Power Over Ethernet, the POE supply device might not be

able to supply adequate power for the Wiser and the external drive.