Control 4 C4-16S2-E-B Installation And Setup Manual

Audio Matrix Switch
Installation and Setup Guide

Supported Models

• C4-16S2-E-B Control4® Audio Matrix Switch

Box Contents

• Control4 Audio Matrix Switch
• IEC Power Cord
• Audio Matrix Switch Installation and Setup Guide (this document)

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions for this product in this and other Con-
trol4® documents included with or related to this product.
3. Improper use of this product may result in potential electric shock.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.
6. Clean this product only with a damp or dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners to clean the product.
7. Install this product according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Install this product according to the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and the
prevailing local codes and requirements.
9. This product should be operated with the type of power indicated on the marked label.
If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Control4 dealer or local
power company.
10. Slots and openings on a cabinet rack, and components used with this product are pro-
vided for ventilation, reliable operation, and protection from overheating of the product.
These slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
11. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots because they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.
13. Only use the attachments and accessories included with this product or recommended
by Control4.
14. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install or place this product
where people will walk on the cord.
15. Do not use extension cords with any products in a Control4 system.
16. If applicable, unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
17. Do not exceed the maximum wire size (if specified) in this guide.
18. This product must be installed by qualified professionals only.
19. Do not attempt to service this product yourself except as noted in this guide. Opening
or removing covers of internal components may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks.
20. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus has been damaged or frayed in any way; for example, a power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into this product, this
product has been exposed to rain or moisture, this product does not operate normally,
or this product has been dropped.
WARNING! Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place
objects filled with liquids near the apparatus.
AVERTISSEMENT ! N'exposez pas l'appareil à l'égoutture ou à l'éclaboussement.
Ne placez pas les objets remplis de liquides près de l'appareil.
WARNING! Setzen Sie den Apparat nicht Bratenfett oder dem Spritzen aus. Setzen
Sie nicht die Gegenstände, die mit Flüssigkeiten nahe dem Apparat gefüllt werden.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
AVERTISSEMENT ! Pour réduire le risque du feu ou de choc électrique, n'exposez
pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
WARNING! Um die Gefahr des Feuers oder des elektrischen Schlages zu verringern,
setzen Sie diesen Apparat nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined in this document
voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable for any damage incurred with the
misuse of this product. See "Limited 2 Year Warranty."
IMPORTANT ! Employer ce produit en quelque sorte autre que décrit dans ce docu-
ment vide votre garantie. De plus, Control4 n'est pas responsable d'aucun dommage
encouru avec l'abus de ce produit. Voyez que « a limité la garantie de 2 ans. »
WICHTIG! Das Verwenden dieses Produktes in gewissem Sinne anders als umrissen
in diesem Dokument hebt Ihre Garantie auf. Weiter ist Control4 NICHT für irgendeine
Beschädigung verantwortlich, die mit der Fehlanwendung dieses Produktes genom-
men wird. Sehen Sie, daß „begrenzte eine 2 Jahr-Garantie."
WARNING! Equipment must be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
ADVERTISSEMENT! L'équipement doit être relié à une sortie de douille de forces à
un raccordement de mise à la terre protecteur.
WARNUNG! Ausrüstung muss an einen Hauptleitungseinfaßungsanschluß mit einem
schützenden Erdunganschluß angeschlossen werden.
IMPORTANT! To avoid generating excessive heat, do not stack Speaker Points on
top of each other or other equipment.
IMPORTANT ! Pour éviter de produire de la chaleur excessive, n'empilez pas les
points de haut-parleur sur l'un l'autre ou tout autre équipement.
WICHTIG! Um übermäßige Hitze zu erzeugen zu vermeiden, stapeln Sie Lautsprech-
er-Punkte nicht auf einander oder andere Ausrüstung.

Features and Benefits

• Switches up to 16 input sources to up to 16 simultaneous output zones.
• Adjustable gain, treble, bass, and balance for each zone
• Audio sensing on inputs
• Device chassis is three standard rack units (RU) tall and rack mountable conforming to
EIA 19" rack standards (5.25" x 17.34" x 14")
• Communicates with control devices via Ethernet 10/100 port and ZigBee (a wireless
standard for mesh-networking).
Backlighting feature turns on with any button push or Select Dial push and stays lit for a
preset time (default is 30 seconds).
Front and Rear Panel Description

Front Panel

1 Front Display— For displaying or set-
ting audio switch settings and navigating
system menus.
2
Buttons— For choosing options or
menus displayed in the front panel user
interface.
3
Select Dial— For scrolling through and
selecting screen elements or options
displayed in the LCD.

Back Panel

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