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- Page 1 SMZ16-PRE 16 Channel Matrix Pre-Amplifier with Streaming Download the Latest Manual I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E Russound.com/ smz16-pre-manual...
- Page 2 Russound Certified Installer, please contact your Russound Sales Representative for more information. Note: If you are a Russound Certified Installer and you plan on installing this product on a job site that may not have working internet access, please configure the unit at your shop or other location where internet access is available BEFORE you take it to the job site.
- Page 3 IP address (type http:// and then the IP address). If you are using the Russound App, the IP address appears in the Admin Setup menu (press and hold the Gear Icon in the upper right for a few...
- Page 4 KEY FEATURES Thank you for choosing the Russound SMZ16-PRE 16 x 16 Pre-Amp DSP Audio Matrix with Built-in Streamer to enhance your audio system with advanced source control including 7-band EQ on all 16 zones. Key Features: • Built-in Audio Streamer – The SMZ16-PRE includes the same hi-res audio streamer that is used in the popular Russound MBX-PRE and MBX-AMP products.
- Page 5 Russound website. • Firmware Updatable – As new features or software improvements are released by Russound, your SMZ16-PRE can be kept up to date with an option for automatically updating • Web Config – Web Config is a hosted webpage on the SMZ16-PRE where all of the installation configuration and settings are maintained.
- Page 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE BOX • 1 Russound SMZ16-PRE 16 x 16 Pre-amp DSP Audio Matrix • 1 6’ (1.82 m) Power Cord (International Model Available with UK, EURO, and AUS cords) • 1 Set of Rack Mount Ears with Mounting Screws (Rack Mount Screws Not Included) •...
- Page 7 16 zones. Media Streamer Audio Output AC Power Input and Power Switch – Proprietary connections to other 100-120VAC ~60Hz or 220-240VAC ~50Hz Russound products. Digital Inputs- ARC, Optical and Coax - for audio connections to other source devices SMZ16-PRE Installation Guide...
- Page 8 Wi-Fi Connection – The Wi-Fi connection can be set up in several ways: 1) by using the Russound app to add the SMZ16-PRE to your network; 2) by connecting a wired ethernet connection and then using any browser to configure the Wi-Fi settings using the SMZ16-PRE’s Web Config settings;...
- Page 9 Russound devices, the IP address and settings option shown in the Russound app will be that of the first Russound device identified by the app and may not necessarily be your SMZ16-PRE. It may be necessary to navigate to the SMZ16-PRE Web Config by tapping on the device list in the upper right- hand corner of Web Config of the other Russound device which was discovered.
- Page 10 It is accessed by navigating any web browser to the SMZ16-PRE’s IP address on your home network. The first time that a user navigates to the SMZ16-PRE Web Config page, Web Config will open automatically in First Time Setup mode.
- Page 11 If set to “Wired”, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled but please note that due to some 3rd party requirements, if an internet connection is not present on the wired connection, the SMZ16-PRE will enter soft AP mode and broadcast a local AP.
- Page 12 “automatic” setting is always recommended. When set to “Wired”, the SMZ16-PRE’s Wi-Fi radio will be disabled. The only way to connect the SMZ16-PRE to a network will be by use of the Wired Ethernet connection.
- Page 13 For example, you can have your favorite music wake you up every morning. The SMZ16-PRE uses internet time but requires setting the proper time zone by selecting the country and region where your SMZ16-PRE is located.
- Page 14 Select “Done” to exit the First Time Setup menu and the SMZ16-PRE will take you to the Web Config Status page for further configuration steps. If the SMZ16-PRE has not yet been unlocked, the next step will be to unlock the product for use.
- Page 15 – No account information is needed to access vTuner If you wish to associate an SMZ16-PRE with a vTuner account so that you can share vTuner favorites across multiple devices, you can select “Get Access Code”...
- Page 16 LISTENING TO AIRPLAY STREAMING The SMZ16-PRE supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later. AirPlay is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room — with a tap or by just asking Siri — right from iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV.
- Page 17 USING BLUETOOTH In order to pair a Bluetooth device with the SMZ16-PRE’s internal streamer, you must enter Bluetooth Pairing Mode. To enter pairing mode, select “Bluetooth” as the selection in the built-in audio streamer of the SMZ16- PRE using the Russound app and then select “Scan for other Bluetooth...
- Page 18 Do not expose to excessive dust, and do not allow dust to build up on the unit and block vent holes. Do not place the SMZ16-PRE directly above or below a heat-generating component such as an audio amplifier.
- Page 19 MOUNTING The SMZ16-PRE may be placed on a shelf or installed into an equipment rack using the rack ears included within the box. RACK MOUNTING When installed in a rack, the four mounting feet on the bottom of the chassis may be removed if needed.
- Page 20 CONNECTING AMPLIFIERS Connect your choice of amplifier to the Line Outputs on the rear of the SMZ16-PRE. The pre-amp design allows full flexibility in choosing the best amplifier for each room/zone of the installation. Feel free to use a premium...
- Page 21 CONNECTING AUDIO SOURCES SOURCE CONNECTIONS The SMZ16-PRE can have up to 16 audio sources in any combination of its available analog or digital connections. The built-in audio streamer is defaulted to be Source 1, leaving Sources 2-16 available. If desired, the built-in streamer can be bypassed, and a different audio source used instead of it.
- Page 22 Master Bedroom and use the BTC-2X as the selected audio source there. Primary zones make a large, complex matrix like the SMZ16-PRE convenient and easy-to-use for everyone in the home. Because of the nature of their operation, not every source type can be a source for a Primary zone.
- Page 23 Source 13 (Unused) Miscellaneous Audio Analog Source 14 (Unused) Miscellaneous Audio Analog Source 15 (Unused) Miscellaneous Audio Analog Source 16 (Unused) Miscellaneous Audio Analog All of these are configured in the Source setup menu in Web Config. SMZ16-PRE Installation Guide...
- Page 24 Master Bedroom. Built-in Audio Streamer The built-in audio streamer of the SMZ16-PRE is configured by default as Source 1 as it is expected to be used in every installation. Because it is expected to be used in every installation, it is also pre-configured for Zone 1 to be its Primary Zone.
- Page 25 OPTIONAL RNET SOURCE DATA CONNECTIONS (EG. BTC-2 FOR ADDITIONAL BLUETOOTH INPUTS) The RNET Link ports can be used to connect the SMZ16-PRE to other Russound RNET-enabled source equipment. The SMZ16-PRE is one of the few devices on the market that can enable and manage the audio routing for multiple simultaneous Bluetooth inputs.
- Page 26 Russound app, etc. With 4 easily re- configurable favorite buttons, it allows anyone to access their favorite music without any hassles or delays.
- Page 27 STATUS STATUS Up to 3 SMZ16-PRE controllers can be linked together in the same installation to create up to an 16-source, 48-zone audio system. Adding these additional SMZ16-PRE units will expand the number of available zones of audio but will NOT expand the maximum number of sources available.
- Page 28 SMZ16-PRE controllers in the system. To accomplish this, there is a dedicated Streamer Out Analog RCA connection on the rear of the SMZ16-PRE located between the Source Inputs and the Source Loop Outputs. NETWORKING BEST PRACTICES Some of the most common problems can be caused by network configuration and out-of-date firmware.
- Page 29 Due to the inherent high-latency nature of Satellite Internet Service, it is generally incompatible with reliable and enjoyable audio streaming. Russound therefore does not recommend utilizing any of its streaming audio solutions in systems that rely solely on a satellite internet connection.
- Page 30 FOR A FULL FACTORY RESET, ERASING ALL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS, AND RE-LOCKING THE SMZ16-PRE: Press and hold the Factory Reset button on the rear of the SMZ16-PRE for 10 seconds. The front panel status LED will flash and the SMZ16-PRE will reboot on its own.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: Performing a factory reset will restore the unit to its factory default settings. The unit will require valid Russound Certified Installer credentials in order to be unlocked and configured again. The factory reset will also delete all configuration information and all personal information including service account settings, device-stored Favorites, and passwords.
- Page 32 FCC & CE STATEMENTS CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Russound/FMP, Inc. declares that the radio equipment contained in the SMZ16-PRE is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.russound.com/conformity COMPLIANCE WITH 2014/53/EU RADIO EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE (RED) In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table...
- Page 33 Luxembourg (LU), Hungary (HU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK), Finland (FI), Sweden (SE), Turkey (TR), Norway (NO), Switzerland (CH), Iceland (IS), and Liechtenstein (LI), the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland (UK(NI)). UK(NI) SMZ16-PRE Installation Guide...
- Page 34 Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or SMZ16-PRE Installation Guide...
- Page 35 A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the appliance; C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance SMZ16-PRE Installation Guide...
- Page 36 Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord (for Denmark). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SMZ16-PRE Installation Guide...
- Page 37 LIMITED WARRANTY Russound/FMP, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods (“Warranty Period”) and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: Lifetime...
- Page 38 Russound or Russound’s authorized repair facility. Certain Russound products may permit access to third-party content providers and/or may support third- party technologies such as specific codecs or file formats.
- Page 39 For the name of your nearest authorized Russound dealer, contact: Russound, 200 International Drive, Suite 155, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or call 1 (603) 659- 5170. Please be advised that Russound products are only sold via the Internet through a select group of authorized Internet dealers. These are listed at www.russound.com.
- Page 40 Please fill in your product information and retain this for your records. You may also submit your warranty registration information online on www. russound.com/warranty-registration, but you must still retain all proof of purchase information should warranty service ever be required.
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- Page 44 Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. ©2024 Russound/FMP, Inc. All rights reserved. Russound, and the Russound logo are registered trademarks of Russound/ FMP, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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