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Contents Preface About This Guide........................................... 1 Notes, Tips, Cautions, and Warnings .... 1 Additional Resources ............................. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction to Multi Channel Amplifier - 16... 3 Features and Benefits............................ 3 Home Network Requirements................ 4 What’s in the Box ................................... 4 About the Multi Channel Amplifier ......... 4 Front View......................................... 4 Back View ............
FCC Interference Statement........... 22 FCC Caution ................................... 23 Canadian EMC Statement ..............
PREFACE About This Guide Notes, Tips, Cautions, and Warnings Audio Matrix Switch Installation and User Guide Note, Tip, Caution, and Warning paragraphs draw your attention to safe practices and additional information which may help you avoid losing data or time. NOTE: These contain notes on related information about the current topic. TIP: These provide tips that may save you time or effort.
Additional Resources The following resources are available to provide you with additional support. 2 ` Your authorized Control4 representative or reseller. ` Control4 Web Site: http://www.Control4.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Multi Channel Amplifier - 16 Multi Channel Amplifier - 16 can operate independently or as a device you can control with your Control4 system. It is used when the installation requires remote placement of amplifiers and/or special power requirements. This Multi Channel Amplifier is intended for use in a Control4 system and is typically used in conjunction with the Audio Matrix Switch or a controller.
Home Network Requirements Ensure that your home network wiring is in place before starting your system setup. Multi Channel Amplifier requires an Ethernet connection in order to be managed and controlled from the Control4 user interfaces. What’s in the Box The following hardware and software is required and included in your Control4 Multi Channel Amplifier box. ` ` ` Control4 Multi Channel Amplifier - 16 IEC power cord This manual About the Multi Channel Amplifier Front View 1 2 3 4 5 1.
2. Buttons—Provides the user-input method for options displayed in the front panel user interface. 3. IR Window—For reading IR signals from devices such as a remote control. 4. Select Dial—For scrolling through menus and media lists displayed in the LCD. 5. Reset Button—Troubleshooting option behind the door to refresh the system. Back View 1 2 3 4 1. Ethernet Port—RJ-45 for a 10/100 Baset Ethernet connection. 2.
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CHAPTER 2 Install the Multi Channel Amplifier This chapter describes, in general terms, how to set up the physical connections required for Multi Channel Amplifier and all of the devices associated with it. You should also refer to any installation documentation available for the devices you plan to connect for additional guidelines. In order to use the multi-channel amplifier as designed, you must complete the following tasks: 1.Plan Your Physical Layout 2.Connect Physical Components 3.
Table 2-1. Multi Channel Amplifier Connection Worksheet Amplifier Output— Audio Input— Output examples: Speakers or Audio Matrix Switch. 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 3 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 3 8 16 16 mono or 8 stereo channel outputs Input examples: CD changers, VCRs, TVs, DVD changers, Media Controller.
Connect Physical Components For the hardware you want included in the system, connect the applicable devices to Multi Channel Amplifier. NOTE: If you used Table 2-1 (on the previous page) to plan your connections, refer to it now to help you complete the following steps. 1. Connect all Audio Input devices. 2. Connect all Amplifier Output devices. 3.
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CHAPTER 3 Use Multi Channel Amplifier This chapter introduces user interfaces available to Multi Channel Amplifier users and the common system tasks you can perform with Multi Channel Amplifier. View Output Assignments Once you complete the physical and logical setup tasks, you can view or change your setup in the Multi Channel Amplifier front display. When you first power up the Multi Channel Amplifier, the following System Status screen appears momentarily.
Manage Amplifier Output Zones View System Status Screen To view the System Status Screen: 1. Ensure your Multi Channel Amplifier is powered up and that the Output to Input screen is displaying in the front display. -----placeholder table and text-----Output to Input 1- 1 5- 9- 13- 2- 6-3 10- 14- 3- 4 7- 11- 15- 4- 8- 12- 16- OUT/IN NETWORK DISPLAY The screen consists of 16 output zones and any assigned input source.
Configure Output Settings To view or change output source settings: 1. On the Output to Input screen, press the Out/In button to view the output settings of the default output screen (which is the last output screen accessed). Output 3 Kitchen Input 4 CD Gain -10 Treble 4 Bass -3 INPUTS EXIT From the output screen, you can: (1) change to another output screen; (2) change the output settings on the screen; or (3) toggle to the Input Signal Sensing screen. 1a.
` Treble: Supported range: -10 to +10 dB (default: 0 dB) ` Bass: Supported range: -10 to +10 dB (default: 0 dB) 1c. If you want to toggle to view Input Signal Sensing information, choose the Inputs button. 1d. If you want to Exit the screen, choose the Exit button. 2. Rotate the Select Dial to highlight a setting. 3. Press the Select Dial to enter Edit mode. 4.
Network - Ethernet MAC 00:00:00:00:00:00 DHCP enabled IP 255.255.255.255 Mask 0.0.0.0 GWay 0.0.0.0 EXIT Set Display Preferences To set your viewing preferences for the front display: 1. On the Output to Input screen, press the Display button. The Display Configuration screen displays.
2. Use the buttons and/or the Select Dial to choose a setting to change: Once you press the Select button (or press the dial), you enter Edit mode. Display Configuration Brightness: Contrast: 100 100 Backlight Time: 10 DOWN UP SELECT EXIT 3. In Edit mode, use the buttons or Select Dial to change the highlighted setting; then press the OK button (or press the dial) to save the change and exit Edit mode.
CHAPTER 4 Warranty and FCC Information Warranty Important: Warranty terms may be different with the country of purchase; contact your Authorized Control4 Sales and Service office for detailed product warranty information. Limited Hardware Warranty Control4 warrants its Multi Channel Amplifier - 16 product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period.
Hardware Warranty Terms READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE CONTROL4 SYSTEM OR COMPONENTS. YOUR INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS INDICATES THAT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY Control4, Corporation.
MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, except that for product purchased directly by a consumer, any implied warranties are limited in duration to the term of the express warranties provided above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. 3.
RMA will be cancelled. Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA, or after the RMA is cancelled, will be refused. Control4 is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number. Compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is a condition to coverage under the Warranty: If these requirements are not complied with, Control4 will have no obligation to provide any remedy for any breach of warranty. 4.
7. ADDRESS FOR NOTICES TO CONTROL4 Control4 Corporation 11734 Election Road, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84020 Fax # 801-523-3199 Telephone # 801-523-3100 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. Software Agreement The Control4 Multi Channel Amplifier contains preinstalled software.
Limited Software Warranty, Liability, and Remedy Important: This Control4 Software Limited Warranty shall cover all software that is provided to you, the customer, as part of the Control4 product, including any operation system software. The Remedies provided in this document are your sole and exclusive remedies.
` Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ` Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ` Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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