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a.  Press the Select Dial to enter Edit mode.
b.  Press the Down or Up button (or rotate the Select Dial) to choose Static IP.

c.  Press OK (or press the Select Dial).
d.  Press Save (or press the Select Dial).

5. Edit the IP, Mask, and GWay fields for the Static IP network: Use the Select 

Dial to select a line, then press the dial.

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.

6. When finished editing, press Save.

Use Switch 16 Channel Audio

This chapter introduces the user interface available to Switch 16 Channel Audio 
users and common system tasks you can perform with the Switch 16 Channel 
Audio from the front display.

NOTE: 

Following initial setup, you may never need to manually change settings on the 

Switch 16 Channel Audio. This device is managed by the Escient system. The use of 

this chapter is completely optional.
This device assists in fulfilling a room-specific music request. To play music, use a 
system navigation device available to your current room to choose a specific 
music source or a device. That device may or may not need to make use of this 
switch.

View Output Assignments

Once you complete the physical and logical setup tasks, you can view or change 
setup configuration in the Switch 16 Channel Audio front display. 
When you power up the Switch 16 Channel Audio, the following System Status 
screen appears momentarily.

The System Status screen is then replaced by the In to Out Assignments screen.

Once you make an assignment, the screen displays the assignment. For 
example, Output 1 is mapped to Input 1.

Manage Outputs

View Output Assignments

To view output assignments:
1. Ensure your Switch 16 Channel Audio is powered up and that the In to Out 

Assignments screen displays in the front display.

2. On the In to Out Assignments

 

screen, view the current input-to-output assign-

ments.

The screen consists of 16 output zones and any assigned input source. The 
shaded arrow indicates the Output currently selected.
To explore these menu options, press the buttons on the front panel:

Setup:

 Displays an output-specific screen. The most recent screen accessed 

is displayed by default, but you can choose to view a different output’s setting 

by changing the Output number. 

Network:

 Displays the Network Configuration screen. From this screen, you 

can select Ethernet or Zigbee.

Display:

 Displays the Display Configuration Screen.

Configure an Output

To change output source or settings:
1. On the Output to Input screen, press the Setup button to view the output set-

tings of the default output screen (which is the last output screen accessed).

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.

2. If the output-specific screen you want to view did not display, use the Select 

Dial to highlight and select the output number and then change it.

3. (Optional) Change settings for the current output using the supported ranges:

Input:

 Displays the number of the currently assigned input source and any 

label given to the input source. You can change this setting to any available 

input sources.

Gain:

 Supported range: Mute and -44 to +4 dB (default: 0 dB)

Treble:

 Supported range: -12 to +12 dB (default: 0 dB)

Bass:

 Supported range: -12 to +12 dB (default: 0 dB)

Balance:

 Supported range: -50 to +50dB (default: 0 dB)

4. To toggle to view input signal sensing information, press the Inputs button. 
5. To exit the screen, press the Exit

 

button.

6. Rotate the Select Dial to highlight a setting.
7. Press the Select Dial to enter edit mode.
8. Rotate the dial to change the setting; then press the dial to Save the new set-

ting and exit edit mode or, to exit without saving, use the Cancel button.

9. Press the Inputs button to go to the Input Signal Sensing screen, or press the 

Exit button to return to the Output to Input screen.

Check Signal Status

1. From the Output to Input screen, press the Setup button, then press the Inputs 

button to access the Input Signal Sensing screen.

2. On the Input Signal Sensing screen, a shaded circle appears by the device 

connection number of any input device with a signal present.

View Network Settings

To view network settings:
1. Press Network. 
2. From the Network Configuration screen, select Ethernet or Zigbee.
3. To return to the Network Configuration screen, press Back. 

Set Front Display Preferences

To set your viewing preferences for the front display:
1. On the Output to Input screen, press the Display button. The Display Configu-

ration screen displays.

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.

2. 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.

Brightness:

 Supported range: 0 to 100 

Contrast:

 Supported range: 0 to 100 

Backlight Timeout:

 Supported settings are: 

• OFF (always off)

• 1 to 90 seconds (default is 30 seconds)

• ON (always on)

Reset Defaults:

 Restores factory defaults.

Regulatory Compliance

This product complies with standards established by the following regulatory 
bodies:

North America

FCC

 

FCC ID: R33C416S2EB
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• 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.

IMPORTANT! 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 

Escient could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT! 

Les changements ou les modifications pas 

expressément approuvés par Escient ont pu vider l'autorité de 
l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.,

WICHTIG! 

Die Änderungen oder Änderungen nicht ausdrücklich 

genehmigt durch Escient konnten die Berechtigung des Benutzers 
aufheben, um die Ausrüstung zu betreiben.,

Industry Canada

IC: R33C416S2EB
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.

Edison Test Lab (ETL)

This product has been tested by ETL and has been found to be in 
compliance with:
• UL 60065: 2003: Seventh Edition, “Standard for Audio/Video and 

Musical Instrument Apparatus for Household, Commercial, and 

Similar General Use” 

• CSA C22.2 No. 60065-03: Issued: 2003, First Edition, Revision: 2007 “Audio, 

Video and Similar Electronic Equipment”

Europe

CE Declaration of Conformity

Product: 

Switch16 Channel Audio 

(Model # MS616A)

The undersigned hereby declares, on behalf of Escient Corporation, that the 
above-referenced product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with 
the provisions of:
• Council Directive 89/336/EEC (May 3, 1989) on Electromagnetic Compatibility

• Council Directive 1999/5/EC (Mar 9, 1999) on Radio & Telecommunication 

Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)

• Council Directive 73/23/EEC (Feb. 19, 1973) on Low Voltage Equipment 

Safety

• Council Directive 93/68/EEC (Jul. 22, 1993) Amending Directives 89/336/EEC 

and 73/23/EEC

and has been tested to the requirements of, and shown to be in compliance 
with, the following requisite standards:

• EN 300-328 V1.7.1 (2006-10), Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spec-

trum Matters (ERM); wide band transmission systems; data transmission 

equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modula-

tion techniques.

• EN 55024:1998 incorporates: EN61000 (4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-8, 4-11 and 

A1 & A2)

• EN 61000-3-2:2005, Limits for harmonic current emissions

• EN 61000-3-3:2002, Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage 

supply systems

• IEC 60065:2001+ and 1: 2005 "Standard for Audio/Video and Electronic 

Equipment"

Australia/New Zealand

AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006—Information Technology Equipment--Radio 
disturbance characteristics.

Dansk:  Vigtigt!  Lederen med grøn/gul isolation må kun tilsluttes en 
klemme mærket 

  eller 

Norsk:  Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Suomi:  Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
Svensk:  Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

Recycling

Warranty

Limited 2-year Warranty. Refer to www.escient.co.uk/warranty

About this Document

Copyright © 2004-2009 Escient. Escient and the Escient logo are registered 
trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their 
respective owners. 
Part Number: MS616A_0409

European Contact Information

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Phone: +312507889
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email: [email protected]

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Information

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