Control4 FAQ, tips & tricks - Page 48

No seriously, what is your setup? amp, speaker point, controler, connections?

I thought I'd resurrect this thread with a quick question I've not been able to find the answer to. Much obliged if anyone can help....

Is there a way to get multiple zones of 5.1 audio via Control4? Currently, I want to send (via a Matrix Switcher) Component 720p video to a total of seven zones. The video isn't the issue, but the audio is two-channel, via the runs (which have yet to be installed).

Usually, you'd convert one of the two channel set ups to optical, right?

However, the Control4 dealer told me this isn't possible, and all audio outside the basement HT area (which is 7.1) would be stereo-only.

That can't be right, can it?

Many thanks for anyone's help!

SY

multiple 5.1 zones controlled via Control4? yes...that's not a problem.

you need to get a new dealer that knows how to properly design systems that can meet your needs.

I set up multiple 5.1/7.1 zones all the time along with stereo zones all utilizing the same sources...you just need the right type of switcher. PM me if you want more info.

thanks,

Brent

Unless it's top secret, please share?!

what do you want to know? there are a lot of variables...everyone's system is different. that's why it takes a good designer to set up a proper solution. there's not 1 solution, but many, based on the client's needs.

thanks,

Brent

bhuskins --

Thank you for confirming what I had suspected -- my instinct was correct, and my dealer was less than competent.

Remember folks: Gold dealers are likely the ones that sell the most!

Does anyone have a recommended dealer in the Portland OR area? If you're anywhere near there bhuskins, I'd love to check out the options you offer!

Cheers

SY

Hi Brent,

I usually set up my HT seperate from C4 (since I sell HT equipment also), I never had to design a 5.1 or 7.1 with C4 so I'm just curious.

Cheers!

Does anyone have a copy of Composer Pro? I would like to add some dimmer switches I purchased of eBay and I don't want to have to call a dealer to do it. If so, please PM me.

Thanks!

I am not sure of your intent with this statement - if you are saying the gold dealers sell the most and therefore are the most likely to know what they are doing or just the opposite, that they sell the most but it does not mean they know the most. I just want to mention that while I'd often want to know if a company I am buying a system from has at least some experience with a product, especially if it is sophisticated, I would not for a second let the fact that a company does a lot of business with the product lead me to assume they are competent with it. Sadly the opposite is all too common. So while I think it's IS a valid criteria, I'd hate to have people think it is the primary one. Sorry for going OT.

Did you ever get help with this? I am in the same boat, but I have a copy of Composer Pro?

The whole point is to have your dealer do the work, They will not give you access to pro.. which is a major tipping point on me not purchasing control4. I want to add/remove as I please not have to go through a dealer pays god knows what rates on inflated time to "program" something.

What is the latest version of Composer? Director?

1.6

Still looking for a copy of Composer Pro if anyone has one... If you do, please PM me.

Thanks!

I too would be appreciative to get a copy of director as well. I have a C4 system in my home and I am continuously changing PC's, operating systems etc. Each time I do I have to call back the installer to repoint the config file to find my new songs etc. Real disappointment of the enitire system.
In any case if any one could point to a torrent or share the s/w it would be great.

Hi, has anybody had luck declaring in Composer pro a PC (or Laptop) as a VGA Signal to be switched?

I had a client with 6 RGB stations in the meeting table and couldn't find any driver that would give me something to control it on the touchpanels so had to create Custom Buttons but that doesn't look as good.

Right now I playing with my TV (which has a PC input) and Composer knows this because the PC Input appears on the connection section of the TV but cannot declare that my PC is connected to that Input.

Is there a driver for a PC/Laptop/VGA Signal?

Thanks for the help.

Are you an authorized dealer? Have C4 Tech II or Tech III certification?

Create a new driver (I use a DVD player template) and give it a VGA video output & a stereo audio output.

The correct Baud rate for the KnoxRS8X8 is 9600 for unbalanced audio.
This is according to John Garrison with Knox Audio/Video Inc.