Media Player
Installation and Setup Guide
Supported Model
C4-MP2-E Media Player V2
Specifications
This Control4
®
Media Player V2 operates as part of a Control4 Home-
Automation System to enable easy navigation and playback of video
media. The player installs on a flat surface or on a wall behind a
wall-mounted TV, and communicates with other devices through a
Control4 Controller.
Model
:
C4-MP2-E
Media Recognition
:
Video files on a network-at-
tached storage drive
Display:
LED indicators
Power Requirements
:
12VDC 1.3A MAX
Dimensions
:
H x W x D: 2” x 9 1/8” x 7”
Weight
:
2.0 pounds
Communications
:
100BaseT Ethernet
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-
turer.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re-
quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Box Contents
Carefully unpack the contents from the box, and make sure the fol-
lowing items are included:
•
Control4 Media Player V2
•
Power supply
•
Control4 Media Player Installation and Setup Guide
(this docu-
ment)
•
Control4 Media Player User Guide
Requirements
Control4 Components:
• A Controller fully installed and configured with a Control4 project
(for the homeowner). The Media Player communicates with these
Controllers via an IP connection (Ethernet).
• Control4 Composer Pro software (Professional Edition for the
Control4 Dealer) for initial project setup.
• Control4 Composer software (Media Edition or Home Edition for
homeowners—optional) for initial and future scanning of video
files.
• Prior to installing this product, ensure that a wired Ethernet net-
work is in place.
• IP connected (Ethernet) network-attached storage drive where
video content is stored.
Additional Resources
The following resources are available to provide you with additional
support.
• Control4 web site: http://www.control4.com
• Control4 Dealer web site: http://www.control4.com/dealer
• Control4 Knowledgebase: http://www.control4.com/knowledge-
base
• Composer Pro Getting Started
and
Composer Pro User Guide
Back View
Introduction to Control4 Media Player
A key component of the Control4 vision to automate, control, and
provide entertainment throughout the home is the Control4 Media
Player—a device that plays back video files from the home network.
Using the Control4 Media Player with the Control4 system allows
customers to view their video files on their TV and eliminates the
need to watch them on their computer. The Control4 system already
allows users to browse cover art and play back their DVD and
Blu-ray™ discs from any Control4 Navigator. With the addition of the
Control4 Media Player, now users also can navigate and play their
video files from the same user interface.
IMPORTANT!
Before you install the device, refer to “Important
Safety Instructions” in this document.
1.
Power port
2. Left/Right Audio
3. Component Video (YPbPr)
4. Composite Video
5. Digital Audio Output S/PDIF (Optical)
6. S-Video
7. USB ports (used only for software upgrades)
8. HDMI
9. 100BaseT Ethernet
Front View
1.
Link
—This LED glows Blue when the Media Player has been iden-
tified in a Control4 Composer project and is communicating with
the Controller. The Link button also serves as the ID button.
2. Power
—This LED glows Blue when the power is on.
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Add and Identify the Media Player
to the Project
Note:
The Documentation tab in the driver’s Properties page contains
some valuable information about the Player that you should consider
during installation. Refer to this page as needed.
1.
Use the Composer Pro software to add and identify the Media
Player to the Control4 system. Refer to the
Composer Pro User
Guide
for details.
2. When you identify the device in Composer, press the Link LED on
the front of the device to identify it to the system.
Installation Instructions
Before you install the Media Player, first determine where you will
place the device. It can be installed in a rack, mounted on the wall, or
placed on a flat surface near the TV or other A/V equipment.
Installing on a flat surface:
1.
Place the Media Player on a flat surface or in a rack.
2. Connect the Media Player to the home network.
3. Determine which A/V connections you will use, and connect the
Media Player directly to the TV, Receiver or Video Switch,
Connect Power.
Mounting on a wall:
1.
Place the Media Player upside down on a flat surface.
2. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the device to expose
the mounting holes.
3. If a flat-screen TV is mounted to the wall, remove the TV from
the wall.
4. Use the template provided (see “Wall Mount Template” on the
next page) to mark on the wall where the wall anchors are to be
installed for the Media Player.
Note:
We recommend that the Media Player be mounted using
wall anchors to ensure that it is not inadvertently pulled from the
wall.
5. Install four (4) wall anchors to the wall directly behind the flat-
screen TV. (Mount the Media Player on the side closest to the AV
connections. See the next step.)
6. Attach the Media Player to the wall anchors.
7. Connect the Media Player to the home network.
8. Determine which A/V connections you will use, and connect the
Media Player directly to the TV, Receiver or Video Switch,
Connect Power.
9. Mount the TV to the wall.
Note:
You can use the Composer Pro software to step through the
connection process before or after the physical connections are
completed.
Tips
:
For audio, you have three (3) options:
1.
Audio and Video are both available through the HDMI connector.
2. S/PDIF. If the TV or Receiver supports this connector, use this
one.
3. Left/Right audio. Note: DTS audio is available only via HDMI or
S/PDIF.
For video:
Connect to the TV, Receiver or Video Switch.
Note:
If you connect
HDMI, all other video ports will be disabled.
Scan the Media in Composer
Note:
A network-attached storage drive must be configured to work
in your project and showing online in Composer.
1.
Use the Composer software (Media Edition, Home Edition, or the
Media view in the Professional Edition) to identify videos that
you want the Media Player to be able to play. You can add videos
manually, or Composer can scan network-attached storage
locations to add video files automatically.
2. In Composer, click the
Media
view.
3. Select the
network-attached storage
drive where the videos are
located, and then click the
Scan
or
New
button. Scan will auto-
matically identify some types of video files (normally ISO and
IFO/VOBS files in a videoTS folder). Other types of video files
can be added using the
New
button. This action automatically
updates the Navigators and provides cover art (if available) for
easy video recognition.
4. For videos that haven’t been identified in the scan process, use
the
New
function to add the videos manually.
Additional details for advanced functions, such as adding your own
cover art, are available in the
Composer Pro User Guide
.
IMPORTANT!
Only use the power supply included in this box.
Note:
Peel off the protective film from the front of the device.
