Triad SA1 User manual

TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - TRIAD SA1 RYFF-ENABLED 200W×2 STREAMING AMPLIFIER
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INTRODUCTION
The Triad SA1 is a single-zone, high-resolution streaming amplifier and an
easy way to add music into any room without the need to pull wire back to
a central location. The Triad SA1 supports high-resolution audio playback,
up to 192 kHz / 24 bit, with a built-in amplifier boasting an impressive 115
dB signal-to-noise ratio and 200 watts per channel—enabling incredible
sound in any room. Also included are equalizer, speaker presets, delay, and
subwoofer tuning options.
The Triad SA1 is also a great alternative to an AVR in a bedroom, kitchen,
or other location when surround sound is not a requirement. Not only
does the Triad SA1 have digital, analog audio, and HDMI ARC/eARC inputs
to take the audio output from a TV to power a soundbar, it has two IR
outputs to control the TV and another local source, if needed.
A line-level subwoofer output rounds out the system for deep bass
when connected to a powered subwoofer. The Triad SA1 can be placed
horizontally or vertically, and can be installed on a bookshelf, shelf, or in a
rack.
WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
AVERTISSEMENT ! Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique,
n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
WARNING! Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
Do not place objects filled with liquids near the apparatus.
AVERTISSEMENT ! N’exposez pas l’appareil aux éclaboussures et
éloignez de toutes substances liquides. Ne placez pas les objets
contenant du liquides près de l’appareil.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined
in this document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is not
liable for any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See
“Warranty.”
IMPORTANT ! Employer ce produit en quelque sorte autre que
décrit dans ce document vide votre garantie. De plus, Control4
n’est pas responsable d’aucun dommage encouru avec l’abus de ce
produit. Voyez que « Warranty. »
IMPORTANT! To avoid generating excessive heat, do not stack
amplifiers on top of each other or other equipment and allow 5 cm
on all sides and above the amplifier.
IMPORTANT ! Pour éviter de produire de la chaleur excessive, ne
pas disposer les amplificateurs, ou tout autre équipement, les uns
sur les autres et laissez 5 cm de tous les côtés et au-dessus de
l’amplificateur.
FEATURES
• Add a high-resolution, amplified audio zone
• Built-in streaming music services synchronized with other Ry-enabled
devices
• Network control of audio and volume over an Ethernet or WiFi
connection
• Analog and digital audio inputs support audio resolutions up to
192 kHz / 24 bit
• Volume, bass, treble, 6-band parametric EQ, balance, loudness, and
mono summing
• Input gain for analog source input
• Audio sensing supports programmable events based on the presence
of audio
• Built-in EQ presets for Triad speakers
• Supports native Ry streaming services including Pandora, Spotify,
TIDAL, Napster, Sirius XM, Deezer, iHeartradio, and more
• Supports built-in digital media playback including My Music,
ShairBridge, and DLNA
• HDMI port with ARC/eARC support for audio return from TVs,
including Dolby Atmos® and DTS downmixing and playback.
SUPPORTED MODELS
• TS-SA1-200 Triad SA1, Ry-Enabled 200W×2 Streaming Amplifier
BOX CONTENTS
• Triad SA1
• AC power cord
• Wi-Fi antenna
FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
REAR PANEL
A Power plug port—AC power connection 100V – 240V, 50 - 60 Hz.
B FACTORY RESET—Button used to reset the amplifier to factory settings.
C ID—Button used to identify the device in a Control4 system.
D IR—Two 3.5 mm IR ports. Used to control devices such as a TV or local
AVR in a Control4 system.
E HDMI OUT ARC/eARC—HDMI port for HDMI ARC/eARC audio.
F WIFI—Antenna connector for the WiFi antenna.
G ETHERNET—RJ-45 port for network connection. Used for device
control, device configuration, and digital audio streaming.
H USB—USB 2.0 port used for local media file storage.
I AUDIO IN—Two audio inputs. One analog stereo input, one digital
S/PDIF or digital coax input. Digital inputs accept stereo PCM audio
only.
J AUDIO OUT— Line-level audio outputs. One stereo RCA connection and
one mono RCA connection for subwoofer out.
K SPEAKER OUT—Binding posts for speaker connections.
FRONT PANEL
L Play/Pause button—Press the button to easily play or pause music. LED
shows power, boot, and device status.
M Volume knob—Turn the knob to quickly turn the volume up or down.
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INSTALLING THE TRIAD SA1
MOUNTING OPTIONS
The Triad SA1 can be mounted in a rack for distributed audio, or on a shelf
or tabletop. Mounting kits are sold separately.
• Triad SA1 Rack-Mount Kit (TS-SA1RM-BL)
The Triad SA1 Rack-Mount Kit Installation Guide (triadspkrs.co/sa1-rmk)
and describe how to use the mounting kit.
Caution! For optimal heat dissipation, the
SA1 must not be placed upside down.
CONNECTING THE TRIAD SA1 TO ETHERNET AND POWER
1 Plug the Ethernet CAT5E/6 cable from a local network connection into
the ETHERNET port.
2 Connect the provided power cable from the back of the Triad SA1 to
the power outlet. When the power cable is connected, the amp powers
up and the Status LED blinks blue while booting, then goes solid green
after it receives an IP address from the DHCP server.
CONNECTING THE TRIAD SA1 TO WIFI
(Optional) You can connect the Triad SA1 to WiFi after you connect it to
the local network.
1 Make sure the included WiFi antenna is properly installed and
positioned, and place the SA1 in an area with a strong and stable
wireless connection.
2 In Composer Pro, go to Tools > System Manager and connect to your
SA1. Click on Configure and follow the easy steps provided by the
Network Configuration Wizard.
CONNECTING AUDIO TO THE TRIAD SA1
Both physical audio connections and connections in software are required
to control, navigate, and use the Triad SA1 as designed. Use Composer Pro
to add the driver to the desired room and set up the connections. See the
Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for details.
The Triad SA1 can be used as a local amplifier and/or as a streaming
amplier. To use the SA1 as a streaming amplifier, connect power and
network (as already shown) and speakers.
CONNECTING THE TRIAD SA1 AS A LOCAL AMPLIFIER
The Triad SA1 can control the local devices in a room and can deliver
streaming, amplified audio to the room as well as amplified audio from
local sources like a TV. The system must have a Control4 controller, such as
CORE 5, in the project.
1 Connect audio sources (outputs from a TV or other audio source) to
the AUDIO IN or HDMI OUT ARC/eARC.
2 Connect the speakers to the wiring connector and connect to the
SPEAKER OUT output.
3 (Optional) Connect an active (self-powered) subwoofer to the SUB out.
4 (Optional) Connect IR emitters to the IR outputs to control local
devices.
IMPORTANT! The speaker outputs of the Triad SA1 must not be
connected together or to any other common signal. In particular,
the L - and R - terminals should not be joined together. Doing so
will result in a fault condition and the Triad SA1 may shut down or
not work as designed.
Ethernet
cable
TRIAD SA1
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ower
cable
External audio source
IR to TV
Audio out
from TV
(HDMI)
Triad Soundbar + In-Room Omni Sub
TRIAD SA1
TS-AMP1RM-BL Rack Mount
C4-MPIWB-BL In-Wall Box
TROUBLESHOOTING
RESETTING THE TRIAD SA1
To restore the controller to the factory default image:
1 Insert one end of a paper clip into the small hole on the back of the
amp labeled FACTORY RESET.
2 Press and hold the FACTORY RESET button.
3 Hold the button until the Status LED blinks orange. This should take
five to seven seconds. When complete, the LED turns o and the
device power cycles one more time to complete the factory reset
process.
Caution! The factory reset process will remove any device
configuration.
To reset the controller network settings to the default:
1 Disconnect power to the amp.
2 While pressing and holding the ID button on the back of the amp,
power on the amp.
3 Hold the ID button until Status LED button turns solid orange, and
then immediately release the button.
LED TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Status LED
= solid = flashing (4 times a second)
= flashing (2 times a second) = flashing (once every 2 seconds)
Booting Amplifier fault
Booting complete, has IP address Over-temperature condition
Connected to Director Amplifier is clipping occasionally
Playing audio (white LED) Amplifer is clipping constantly
Audio paused (1 white blink/sec) USB over-current condition
Audio muted (white dimmed) No IP address
Firmware is updating Factory restore in progress (white
LED)
Firmware update error Factory restore error

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SPECIFICATIONS
Zone line inputs 2 inputs, 1 analog stereo and 1 digital, (S/PDIF coax or TOSLINK optical)
Audio outputs 1 stereo analog out, 1 sub/mono audio out
Zone speaker outputs 1 stereo, 4-way binding posts
HDMI output HDMI ARC/eARC audio input, video output
USB 1 USB 2.0 port—supports playback of media stored on USB
IR 2 IR ports—3.5 mm jack
Ethernet RJ45 jack for local network connection, 10/100/1000BaseT
WiFi External antenna, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11b/g/n/ac) – Security options to
include Encryption: 64/128 WEP, TKIP/AES, Authentication: WEP, WPA, WPA2.
Front power LED 1 × RGB status LED
ID button Yes
Factory restore button Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3 × 8.5 × 10.25" (7.6 × 21.6 × 26 cm)
POWER AMPLIFIER
Rated wattage/channel 200W @ 4 ohms / 100W @ 8 ohms (@1% THD FTC full bandwidth)
Minimum load impedance Tolerates 3 ohm loads minimum
Max voltage output 28.7V RMS
Voltage gain 25.6 dB
Damping factor >150
Crosstalk >91 dB
DIGITAL IN TO AMP OUT
Frequency response 48 kHz sampling 20 Hz-20 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
96 kHz sampling 20 Hz-20 kHz +0, -0.5dB, 20 Hz-47 kHz +0, -3dB
192 kHz sampling 20 Hz-20 kHz +0, -0.5 dB, 20 Hz-50 kHz +0, -3dB
Phase response +/-0.5 deg 20 Hz -20 kHz
SNR (A-weighted) 117 dB
DNR (A-weighted) -AES17 118 dB
IMD - SMPTE < -91 dB @ 10W
THD+N (20-20kHz) < 0.002%
DIGITAL IN TO PREAMP OUT
Frequency response 48 kHz sampling 20 Hz-22 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
96 kHz sampling 20 Hz-43 kHz +0, -0.5dB
192 kHz sampling 20 Hz-87 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
Phase response +/-0.5 deg 20 Hz -20 kHz
SNR (A-weighted) 113 dB
DNR (A-weighted) -AES17 114 dB
Output level 2V rms @ 0 dBFS
THD (20-20 kHz) < 0.0005% @ 2V rms
THD+N (20-20kHz) < 0.002% @ 2V rms
IMD - SMPTE < -100 dB @ 1V rms
Crosstalk > 110 dB
ANALOG INPUT
Frequency response 48 kHz sampling 20 Hz-22 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
96 kHz sampling
192 kHz sampling
Phase response +/-0.5 deg 20 Hz -20 kHz
SNR (A-weighted) 113 dB
DNR (A-weighted) -AES17 114 dB
Input sensitivity 2V rms
THD (20-20 kHz) < 0.002% @ 2V rms
THD+N (20-20kHz) < 0.002% @ 2V rms
IMD - SMPTE < -105 dB @ 1V rms
Crosstalk > 108 dB
THERMAL
Ambient operating temperature 32° F ~ 102° F (0° C ~ 40° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage -4 °F ~ 158 °F (-20 °C ~ 70 °C)
Cooling method Fanless
REGULATORY/SAFETY INFORMATION
To review regulatory information for your particular Triad products, see the
information located on the Snap One website at https://snapone.com/legal.
WARRANTY
Limited 2-year Warranty. Go to https://snapone.com/legal for details.
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