Control4 HC-250 Controller
Model: C4-HC250-BL
Product Overview
The Control4 HC-250 Controller delivers instantaneous control at an exceptional value. Its sleek design and small form-factor make it ideal for single-room control systems, universal remote replacements, or as a way to deliver on-screen control to every television in larger residential or light commercial installations. A powerful 1 Gigahertz processor running the Control4 award-winning operating system delivers instantaneous, interactive control and makes the HC-250 a versatile and powerful player in any control system.
Key Features
- Elegant, low-profile design with an integrated power supply for flexible, simple installation behind televisions or on a shelf.
- Instantaneous, intuitive control from a touch screen, remote, or TV on-screen navigator.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability provides power and network connectivity over a single CAT5/CAT6 cable.
- Next-generation core processor and ZigBee processors deliver a new level of speed and performance for instantaneous interactive on-screen control and access to lighting, security, music, and video libraries.
- Certified HDMI with audio and video capability delivers reliable connectivity to today's televisions and receivers.
- Integrated Wireless-N and ZigBee simplify installation while delivering high-performance network connectivity.
- Includes 2 audio outputs (1 analog and 1 HDMI) and 1 analog audio input.
- USB port enables connection to external storage for easy access to music content.
On-Screen Navigation
For customers who prefer the added functionality of on-screen or list navigation, an SR-150 or SR-250 remote can be ordered separately to use with the HC-250 Controller.
[Illustration showing a television displaying a Control4 on-screen interface, with a remote control nearby, demonstrating the on-screen navigation feature.]
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | C4-HC250-BL |
| HDMI Out (Digital Audio and On-screen Navigator) | 1 |
| Component Out | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 (3.5 mm) |
| Analog Audio In | 1 (3.5 mm) |
| Digital Audio Out - Coax (RCA) | 0 |
| Total number of Audio Outputs | 2 |
| Ethernet ports × speed | 1 × 10/100/1000 Megabits per second (802.3u) |
| Power over Ethernet / power consumption | 802.3af / 12.95 Watts |
| Wireless | Wireless-N, (2.4 Gigahertz, 802.11n/g) |
| Wireless security | WEP, WPA, and WPA2 |
| Wireless antenna | Internal |
| ZigBee Pro | 802.15.4 |
| ZigBee antenna | Internal |
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
| External SATA | 0 |
| Contacts | 1 |
| Relays | 1 |
| IR ports (3.5 mm) | 4 |
| IR blaster (front) | Yes |
| IR receiver (front) | Yes |
| RS-232 serial | 2 (3-wire, using IR ports 1 and/or 2) |
| 3.5 mm serial cable | C4-CBL3.5-DB9 |
| Rack mount | 1 Rack Unit (RU) |
| Rack mount options | C4-1URMK1-B, C4-1URMK2-B |
| Shelf (with A/V gear) mount | Yes |
| Wall/TV mount | Yes |
| Dimensions (Height × Width × Depth) | 1.23 inches (31.19 millimeters) × 8.59 inches (218.13 millimeters) × 4.92 inches (125.01 millimeters) |
| Weight | 1.8 pounds (0.82 kilograms) |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Power supply voltage | 100-240 Volts, 50-60 Hertz |
| On-screen navigator supported resolutions | 720p, 480p |
| Supported audio formats | MP3: 32 kilobits per second to 320 kilobits per second, CBR, VBR, AAC, and FLAC |
More Information
For more information on the entire Controller product line, visit: Control4 Controller Product Line.
For product photos, documentation, and installation instructions, visit: Control4 HC-250 Product Information.
