Control 4 C4-16S2-E-B, Installation And User Manual

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C H A P T E R
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Introduction to the Audio
Matrix Switch
Control4 systems are uniquely configured for every
customer and every site. A popular component among
music lovers is the Control4 Audio Matrix Switch.
This chapter introduces the Control4 Audio Matrix Switch
and its features.
Features and Benefits
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Switches up to 16 input sources to up to 16
simultaneous output zones.
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Adjustable gain, treble, bass, and balance for each
zone
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Audio sensing on inputs
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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”)
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Communicates with control devices via Ethernet
10/100 port and ZigBee (a wireless standard for
mesh-networking).
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Backlighting feature turns on with any button push or
Select Dial push and stays lit for a preset time (default
is 30 seconds).
Network Requirements
In order for the Audio Matrix Switch to be managed and
controlled from the Control4 user interfaces, it must
communicate with the system through either a wired
(Ethernet) or wireless (ZigBee 802.15.4 mesh) network. If
you want to use an Ethernet connection for the Audio