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Audio Matrix Switch - 16 Installation and User Guide
Part Number: 21-0140 Rev A Draft 9
Hardware Model Number: AVM-16S1-B

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Contents
Preface About This Guide........................................... 1
Notes, Tips, Cautions, and Warnings .... 1
Additional Resources............................. 2
Chapter 1 Introduction to Audio Matrix Switch ............... 3
Features and Benefits............................ 3
Home Network Requirements................ 4
What’s in the Box................................... 4
About the Audio Matrix Switch............... 4
Front View with Door Opened........... 4
Back View ......................................... 5
Source Inputs.................................... 5
Audio Outputs ................................... 6
Front Display..................................... 6
LED Lights ........................................ 6
Technical Specifications ................... 7
Chapter 2 Set Up Audio Matrix Switch ........................... 9
Plan Your Physical Layout..................... 9
Connect Input and Output Devices......11
Connect to the Network and Power ..... 11
Set Up Logical Connections ................ 11
Chapter 3 Use Audio Matrix Switch.............................. 13
View Output Assignments.................... 13
Manage Outputs .................................. 14
Change Output Assignments.......... 14
Configure an Output ....................... 15
Check Signal Status ....................... 17
View Network Settings ......................... 17
Set Front Display Preferences............. 18
Chapter 4 Warranty and Regulatory Compliance......... 21

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Warranty .............................................. 21
Limited Hardware Warranty ............ 21
Hardware Warranty Terms ............. 22
Software Agreement ....................... 25
Regulatory Compliance ....................... 26
FCC Interference Statement........... 26
FCC Caution ................................... 27
Canadian EMC Statement .............. 27
UL ................................................... 27

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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.
CAUTION! These provide specific cautions about
improper use of equipment or failure to follow safety
instructions that may cause bodily injury. DO NOT
IGNORE A CAUTION!
WARNING! These provide specific warnings about
improper use of equipment or failure to follow safety
instructions that may cause data loss or equipment
damage. DO NOT IGNORE A WARNING!

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Additional Resources
The following resources are available to provide you with
additional support.
`Your authorized Control4 representative or
reseller.
`Control4 Web Site: http://www.Control4.com/

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CHAPTER 1Introduction to 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
`Switches up to 16 input sources to up to 16
simultaneous output zones.
`Front display for adjustments to zone settings and
routing sources. (Adjustments can also be made by
trained installers using Composer Pro software.)
`Adjustable gain, treble, bass, and balance for each
zone.
`Audio sensing on inputs.
`EZ ID, which includes Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
on the back to indicate current associations between
Source Inputs and Audio Output. During setup
activities, one “Source” and one “Output” LED will
light to indicate a current association.
`Device chassis is three standard rack units (RU) tall
and rack mountable configuring to EIA 19” rack
standards (5.25” x 17.34” x 14”).
`Communicates with control devices via Ethernet 10/
100 port and ZigBee (a wireless standard for mesh-
networking).
`Backlighting feature turns on with any button push or
Select Dial push and stays lit for a preset time (default
is 30 seconds).

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Home Network Requirements
In order for 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) network. If you want to use
an Ethernet connection for Audio Matrix Switch, ensure
that your home network wiring is in place before starting
your system setup.
What’s in the Box
The following items are included in your Control4 Audio
Matrix Switch box.
`Control4 Audio Matrix Switch
`IEC power cord
`This manual
About the Audio Matrix Switch
Front View with Door Opened
1. Front Display—For displaying or setting
audio switch settings and navigating system
menus.
2. Buttons—For choosing options or menus
displayed in the front panel user interface.
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3. Select Dial—For scrolling through and
selecting screen elements or options
displayed in the LCD.
4. Reset Button—For troubleshooting option
behind the door to refresh the system.
Back View
1. Ethernet—RJ-45 for a 10/100 Mb Ethernet
connection.
2. Audio In (Left-Right pairs) 1-16—RCA jacks
and supporting LED for stereo channel input
for up to 16 stereo analog sources.
3. Audio Out (Left-Right pairs) 1-16—RCA jacks
and supporting LED for stereo channel line
output for up to 16 amplifiers.
4. Power Plug Port—For standard IEC cord
(included). Supports universal AC input (90-
240 ACV 50/60 Hz).
Source Inputs
Each of the 16 signal sensing analog audio inputs (the
RCA style ports) is labeled 1-16 for each individual
source.
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Audio Outputs
The system automatically creates generic source names
that are displayed in the front display. To change these
names, you must update your system using the supported
system designing software (such as Composer Pro on a
PC). For more information, refer to the documentation that
shipped with your Control4 controller or contact your
professional installer or reseller.
Front Display
The best method of initially setting up routing for the Audio
Matrix Switch is using the Composer Pro software on a
PC (for trained installers only). But you can also make
adjustments from the front display.
The front display allows you to set or change audio source
routing and change zone settings for volume, bass, treble,
and mute. The display also shows the current source and
zone activity.
LED Lights
This device has EZ ID, which includes Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) on the back to indicate current
associations between Source Inputs and Audio Output.
During setup activities, one “Source” and one “Output”
LED will light to indicate a current association.

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Technical Specifications
Table 1-1. Audio Matrix Switch Technical Specifications
Inputs
# of Channels 16 L/R Stereo Pairs
Input Connectors RCA Jacks
Input Impedance 10 k? typical
Nominal Input Level -10 dBV
Maximum Output Level +4 dBV (to be verified)
Outputs
# of Channels 16 L/R Stereo Pairs
Output Connectors RCA Jacks
Output Impedance 50 ? typical
Nominal Output Level -10 dBV
Maximum Output Level +4 dBV (to be verified)
Zone (Output) Control:
Available Gain Mute (-?) to -44 to +4 dB
Treble -12 to +12 dB, 2 dB steps, ? kHz (-3dB)
High Shelving EQ
Bass -12 to +12 dB, 2 dB steps, ? Hz (-3dB) Low
Shelving EQ
Balance 0 dB mid position; 0 dB on the favored side
0 to -44 dB to Mute (-?) on the unfavored
side
Frequency Response:

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Any In to Any Out ? Hz to ? kHz, +0/-3 dB
Any In to All Outs ? Hz to ? kHz, +0/-3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Any In to Any Out ? dB typical, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
? dB typical, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, A-weighted
Dynamic Range:
Any In to Any Out ? dB typical, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, unweighted
? dB typical, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, A-weighted
THD+Noise:
Any In to Any Out Typically < 0.0x% at 1 kHz, -10 dBV, unity
gain
Typically < 0.0x%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -10
dBV, unity gain
Crosstalk:
Inter-channel (any L/R In to
Any L/R Out)
Typically < ? dB at 1 kHz
Typically < ? dB at 1 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Intra-channel (any L In to R
Out, or R In to L Out)
Typically < ? dB at 1 kHz
Typically < ? dB at 1 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Power:
Voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC nominal
90 (?) VAC min to 264 VAC max
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz nominal
47 Hz min to 63 Hz max
Table 1-1. Audio Matrix Switch Technical Specifications

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CHAPTER 2Set Up Audio Matrix
Switch
This device operates as part of the Control4 home
system, which requires physical and logical connections
to function as designed.
The essential setup tasks are:
1.Plan Your Physical Layout
2.Connect Input and Output Devices
3.Connect to the Network and Power
4.Set Up Logical Connections
This chapter describes, in general terms, how to set up
the physical connections required for the Audio Matrix
Switch and all of the devices associated with it. You
should also refer to any device-specific documentation for
additional installation instructions.
To set up the logical connections required, refer to
Control4 Composer Pro User Guide software
documentation.
Plan Your Physical Layout
This section explains physical and logical connections
and can help you plan your physical connections.
Use a worksheet to plan your audio zones: Using the
worksheet provided in Table 2-1 on page 10, identify the
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Table 2-1. Audio Matrix Switch Routing Worksheet
RCA
Pair
#
Audio In Sources—RCA
(Left-Right) pairs for stereo
channel input for up to 16
stereo analog sources.
Audio Out Zones—RCA
(Left-Right) pairs for
stereo channel output for
up to 16 output zones.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

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Connect Input and Output Devices
1. Connect the audio source devices (such as CD
changers or players, DVD changers or players, or
tape players) you want included in the system to the
Audio In jacks.
2. Connect amplifiers or amplified speakers as needed
to the Audio Out jacks.
NOTE: If you are not sure which jacks to use, try using
the worksheet provided in Table 2-1 to plan your routes.
Connect to the Network and Power
1. If you are using an Ethernet connection for Audio
Matrix Switch, plug the data cable from the home
network connection into the Audio Matrix Switch RJ-
45 port (labeled “Ethernet”) and the network port in
your wall or at the network hub or switch.
2. Connect the power cord provided to the back of the
Audio Matrix Switch and to the power outlet. Once
the power cord is connected, the Audio Matrix Switch
should power up.
Set Up Logical Connections
Physical and logical connections are required in order to
control, navigate, and use the Audio Matrix Switch as
designed.
Thus far you have set up the physical connections for the
Control4 Audio Matrix Switch. To complete the logical
setup, trained installers must use a PC connected to the
home network with Control4 Composer software installed.
If you are a trained Control4 installer, refer to the Control4
Composer Pro User Guide.

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CHAPTER 3Use Audio Matrix Switch
This chapter introduces the user interface available to
Audio Matrix Switch users and the common system tasks
you can perform with Audio Matrix Switch from the front
display.
NOTE: Following the initial setup, you may never need
to overtly communicate with the Audio Matrix Switch
again. This device simply 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 your setup in the Audio Matrix
Switch front display.
When you first power up the Audio Matrix Switch, the
following System Status screen appears momentarily.
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Control4
AVM-16S1-B
VER 00.01.02
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The System Status screen is then replaced by the
Output to Input screen.

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Manage Outputs
Change Output Assignments
To change up your “Output to Input” assignments:
1. Ensure your Audio Matrix Switch is powered up and
that the Output to Input screen is displaying in the
front display.
2. On the Output to Input screen, view the current
output-to-input associations.
Output to Input
1- 15- 9- 13-
2- 6-3 10- 14-
3-4 7- 11- 15-
4- 8- 12- 16-
OUT/IN NETWORK DISPLAY
Output to Input
1- 15- 9- 13-
2- 6-3 10- 14-
3- 4 7- 11- 15-
4- 8- 12- 16-

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The screen consists of 16 output zones and any
assigned input source. When an input source is
highlighted (as Input 1 in this example), the
highlighting indicates that a signal is present.
The buttons on the front panel provide access to
these menu options:
`Out/In: 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 a Network screen. This is
essentially view-only information.
`Display: Displays the Display Configuration
Screen.
Configure an Output
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).
OUT/IN NETWORK DISPLAY
Output 3 Kitchen
Input 4CD
Gain -10
Treble 4
Bass -3
Bal 0
INPUTS EXIT
Output to Input

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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. If the Output-specific screen that you want to
view did not display (such as Output 3 in the
previous example), use the Select Dial to
highlight and select the Output number and then
change it.
1b. (Optional) Change settings for the current
output using the supported ranges:
`Input: Displays the number of the
currently assigned input source and any
label that has been given to the input
source (such as “CD” in the sample
provided). You can change this setting to
any of the 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)
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. Rotate the dial to change the setting; then press the
dial to Save the new setting and exit the Edit mode
OR, to exit without saving, use the front panel button
indicated to choose the Cancel option.