Control 4 C4-8AMP1-B Installation And Setup Manual page 2

Back Panel
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4 Ethernet Port— RJ-45 for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.
5 Audio Inputs 1-4—RCA jacks for four (4) audio sources. Inputs 1 and 3 can be set up
for analog or digital sources. Inputs 2 and 4 are for analog sources only.
Amplifier Outputs 1-4—5-way binding post pair up to four (4) stereo class-D-amplified
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zones.
7 Power Plug Port—For use with a standard IEC equipment power cord. Use the sup-
plied power cord or ensure the power cord you are using is at least 18 AWG or larger.
Install the 4-Zone Amplifier
This device operates as part of the Control4 home system which requires physical and
logical connections to function as designed.
This section describes how to set up the physical connections required for the Multi Channel
Amplifier and all of the devices associated with it. To set up the logical connections required,
refer to Control4 Composer Pro User Guide.
WARNING! Connecting speaker wires or input cables while the 4-Zone Amplifier is
powered, may cause shock and could damage the amplifier. Unplug the power cord
before making connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Les fils se reliants de haut-parleur ou les câbles entrés tandis
que l'amplificateur 4-Zone est actionné, peuvent causer le choc et pourraient endom-
mager l'amplificateur. Débranchez le cordon de secteur avant d'établir des rapports.
WARNUNG! Anschließenlautsprecherdrähte oder eingegebene Kabel, während der
Verstärker 4-Zone angetrieben wird, können Schlag verursachen und konnten den
Verstärker beschädigen. Trennen Sie das Netzanschlusskabel, bevor Sie Beziehun-
gen herstellen.
WARNING! Do not bridge outputs. The outputs on the C4-8AMP1-B cannot be
bridged. Do not connect black terminals together or to ground. The black terminals
are not at ground potential; connecting them together or to ground can damage the
amplifier.
AVERTISSEMENT! Ne jetez pas un pont sur les sorties. Les sorties sur le C4-
8AMP1-B ne peuvent pas pont. Ne mettez pas les bornes noires ensemble ou à la
terre. Les bornes noires ne sont pas au potentiel au sol ; les mettre ensemble ou à la
terre peuvent endommager l'amplificateur.
WARNUNG! Überbrücken Sie nicht Ausgänge. Die Ausgänge auf dem C4-8AMP1-B
können nicht überbrückt werden. Schließen Sie schwarze Anschlüß nicht zusammen
oder an Boden an. Die schwarzen Anschlüß sind nicht am Grundpotential; sie Boden
zusammen oder an anschließen kann den Verstärker beschädigen.
1. Connect up to four (4) audio source devices (such as a controller, tuners, or CD
or tape players) to the audio input jacks.
Note: Inputs 1 and 3 can be set up for analog or digital sources.
2. Connect speakers to the audio output jacks. Tighten the binding posts to ensure
a good electrical connection to the speaker wires (even if you are using banana
plugs).
3. Use a standard 10/100 Base T Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on
the amplifier to your network.
4. Connect the power cord provided to the back of the amplifier and to the power
outlet. Once the power cord is connected, the amplifier should power up.
Set Up Logical Connections
You must configure the 4-Zone Amplifier in the Composer project in order to control, navi-
gate, and use the amplifier as designed.
Create logical connections in Composer. For instructions, refer to the Control4 Composer
Pro User Guide.
Configure Network Settings
The 4-Zone Amplifier, by default, uses DHCP to obtain a network IP address.
If the local area network does not support DHCP, you can configure the switch to use a
Static IP address instead:
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1 Press Config.
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Using the Select Dial, scroll down to Network and press the Select Dial to view the
Network menu.
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3 Press the Select Dial to edit your setting. Rotate the dial to choose Static IP.
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Press OK (or press the Select Dial).
5 Edit the IP, GW, and MK fields for the Static IP network. Use the Select Dial to select a
line, then press the dial. (Scroll down to see GW and MK.)
Use the Select Dial to scroll the number up or down and edit as needed, then press the
Select Dial to move to the next field within the number.
View Output Assignments
When you complete the physical connections and logical connections (in Composer), you
can view or change your setup in the 4-Zone Amplifier front display.
When you first power up the 4-zone amplifier, a System Status screen similar to the following
one appears momentarily.
The System Status screen is then replaced by the In to Out Assignments screen. The screen
shows 4 output zones and any assigned input sources (such as Input 1 as shown in the
following screen).
The menu buttons on the front panel provide access to the following screens:
• Audio: Displays audio settings and allows some control of inputs, outputs,
and tone controls.
• Config: Displays current settings and allows for some configuration of the LCD
and Network settings and reset to factory defaults.
Note: After leaving the Audio or Config menu and returning to the In to Out Assignments
screen, you may need to wait for the screen to load before selecting another menu.