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Glossary of terms
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) CEC is a method to control AV devices connected together over HDMI.
Control System
A control system is hardware that is responsible for centralising heating, lighting, security, AV
and automation (+ much more) within a property. The Zone Processor can be integrated in to a
control system by using an integration driver. See page 17.
Infrared Transmitter (IR TX)
This cable connects to the “IR (OUT)” port on HDANYWHERE devices and is designed to emit
infrared (IR) signals from its opposite, transmitter, end. The emitter is typically placed over the
receiving IR window of the device you wish to control.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN is a network of interconnected devices with a limited area of operation like a home or
ofce building. Devices inside the LAN are all connected together by either Ethernet cable or
wirelessly using WiFi. The Zone Processor can connect to your LAN using both methods.
uControl A control app, available for iOS and Android. uControl is required to set up your Zone Processor
and can be used as a universal remote control.
uControl IR Pack
Every AV device responds to different IR commands. To control a device in uControl using IR you
must rst download a uControl IR Pack by accessing the Zone Processor settings. All uControl
IR Packs are stored on HDANYWHERE’s cloud platform: A HDA Cloud account is required before
any packs can be downloaded.