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C H A P T E R
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Introduction to Home
Theater Controller
This chapter introduces a Control4 home automation
system and explains the important role a Control4 Home
Theater Controller plays in that system.
It contains the following information:
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Role in a Control4 System
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Features and Benefits
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Requirements
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What’s in the Box
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Control4 Supported Devices
Role in a Control4 System
An essential component in every Control4 home
automation system is a controller that acts as the central
processor of the system.
Control4 controllers provide options for controlling lights,
home theaters, distributed audio systems, and other
devices controlled using various protocols, such as Infra
Red (IR), Serial, Contact, Relay, etc.
The Home Theater Controller provides extensive media
management services for audio and video sources, such
as CDs and DVDs stored in connected devices. An
internal hard drive stores user interface information and
media cover art locally for quicker access. It also allows
you to use an external storage device with USB support
for media storage.