C4CPA Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I am in the planning stages for a new house and new (beginner) C4 system. I plan to have the installer run many cabling for 5 audio zones. But I only plan to install C4 equipment in 2 of the zones to start with. One zone will have an HC300 and remote control HR 250 audio and video source. Zone two will be the family room that is open to the kitchen so I want to control 10 light switches and the audio and video in the room. I will also have a security system and the three of the new Black & Decker locks. Will an HC300 in the family room run all of this equipment or do I need an HC500?I know I should ask my dealer and I will but I would like an opinion from someone that is not going to make any money depending on the answer you give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Only difference performance wise is that the 500 has a hard drive, which it can use for page file caching for a small boost. Either can control the zones with no problems, just remember that you're sharing the navigator so you cant use both on-screen GUI's at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4CPA Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 OK can you say that again in english. If I have two HC300's than will will each have navigator? So can I use both remotes and TV's in two different rooms at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henniae Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 OK can you say that again in english. If I have two HC300's than will will each have navigator? So can I use both remotes and TV's in two different rooms at the same time?Yes, you will be able to use both remotes at the same time and display 2 different independent C4 OSDs at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 All he is saying the is controllers can only output one GUI at a time.The only difference between the HC300 is and HC500 is a hard drive, and the number of outputs/inputs for serial etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I would recommend getting an HC-200 & HC-300, to start off with. If you want to go big then i'd recommend 2 HC-200 and a HC-1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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