For Control4 dealers
TDC Yamaha AVR Control4 Driver
Two-way IP control for Yamaha MusicCast AV receivers in Control4. Scan finds the receiver, then power, volume, inputs, surround modes and zones work from every room.
What it does
The driver uses Yamaha's local network API. It reads the receiver's zones, inputs and sound programs automatically, so one driver covers MusicCast AV receivers without per-model setup. Power, discrete and ramping volume, mute, input selection and surround modes work from Navigators and room controls, and status changes made on the receiver or its remote show up in Control4 straight away.
Compatibility
- Yamaha MusicCast AV receivers.
- Receiver and controller on the same subnet.
- Set Network Standby to On on the receiver, or it drops off the network in standby and cannot be turned on from Control4.
Programming
- Zone power and input selection
- Cursor and menu keys
- Sound program (DSP) selection from the list the receiver reports
Installation
Set up in Composer Pro
Download the .c4z and add the driver to the project.
Set Scan for Receiver to Scan now (or use the Actions tab). The receiver IP fills in.
Bind the receiver inputs to sources and its outputs to rooms or displays.
Copy the Site ID from the driver properties. It is read from your controller.
Buy one site licence and paste the key into License Key.
The download installs and connects before payment. Control commands unlock after a valid licence key is entered. Full setup steps are in the driver's Documentation tab in Composer.
Free 7-day trial
Try it on the job first.
Install the driver, connect it, and grab the Site ID from its properties. Punch it in here and you’ll get a 7-day trial key on the spot. Full control, no card.
One trial per controller. When you’re happy, buy the licence below and paste the new key over the trial one.
One site licence
Price and purchase
$45 USD per Control4 controller.
One licence covers every instance on one Control4 controller. Copy the Site ID from the driver's properties, paste it at checkout, then put the key into each instance. New controller = new key; call us.
Download .c4zUpdates and dealer support
Download the current package from this site. For setup help, email support@thedrivercave.com with the driver version, device model, Site ID and Composer status. Do not include your licence key in screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
Is the licence charged per receiver?
No. One $45 USD site licence covers every TDC Yamaha AVR driver on one Control4 controller. Keys bought earlier for a single receiver keep working on that receiver.
Which receivers work?
Yamaha MusicCast AV receivers that expose Yamaha's local network API;
Why will the receiver not turn on from Control4?
Turn on Network Standby on the receiver so it stays reachable on the network in standby.
Do I need IR or RS-232?
No. Control and status are over the local network.