Triad DesignerSeries 700se User manual

Triad DesignerSeries DS700se - Quick Start Guide 2015.5.14
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Specifications: (Note: Frequency Response may vary with wall construction or finish)
Applicable Models Dimensions Frequency Response Sensitivity Max Power (Cont) Sub Crossover Freq Impedance
DS700se High Frequency (HF) panel 17-3/4x7-7/8x1-5/8in;
(45x20.5x4cm)
DS700se Low Frequency (LF) panel 17-3/4x13-5/8x1-5/8in;
(45x35.5x4cm)
DS700se system (HF & LF Panels per ch)*50 Hz - 20 kHz - 6dB* 87 dB 100 Watts/ch 60-80Hz 4 ohms
* Installed using 1 HPF-2-700, with 2 DesignerSeries Backboxes, 1 regular & 1 Narrow, in1/2" (12.5mm) drywall with 16" (400mm) stud spacing and 2mm mud skim coat.
Important Installation Information!
* DSB (Regular and Narrow) BackBox - provides sound isolation to the adjoining area. While optional, they are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all DS700se panels and all DS panels
backed by living areas. All DesignerSeries speakers are designed to be installed after drywall is hung. DSB BackBoxes are NOT new construction brackets.
* DSSW SolidWall BackBoxes (Regular and Narrow) - are required for solid structures. They provide LITTLE or NOISOLATION to adjoining areas. See installation instructions packed with each
BackBox. For other installation types see complete product installation manual online at www.triadspeakers.com/support.html.
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(see drawing) to protect speakers and validate the warranty. The revised 700SE uses only 1 HPF to drive both chan-
nels. Run 1speaker wire from amplifier to each channel. Internal jumpers adjust output level of HF (high frequency)
panel from default 0dB to +2dB or -2dB at 500Hz - 20KHz to compensate for variations in frequency response due to
uneven mud thickness, speaker placement, etc. Use spl meter to accurately set levels after wall is finished. Make sure
that HPF-2-700 is disconnected from speakers and that amplifiers are turned OFF before making these adjustments.
Before Installing DesignerSeries Speakers, ensure that the building is environmentally sealed, dehumidified,
and at stable temperature between 61 degrees F (16 C) & 95 degrees F (35C). Only use with quick drying drywall
compound (hours, not days). Do not install when humidity is high or environment is moist.
North American Limited Warranty
Triad speakers are warranted to be free from defects in manufacturing and workmanship (10) years when operated
under normal conditions and installed as recommended. Should any such defects occur within the warranty period
call Triad Service at 1-503-517-2668 for an RA (Return Authorization) number. Return the product in intact factory
packaging with RA number clearly visible on outside of box and proof & date of purchase inside to:
Triad Speakers Inc., 15835 NE Cameron Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97230 USA
Triad is not responsible for any shipping damage coming in to Triad. If you do not have intact factory packaging, contact your dealer or Triad Service for purchase. At our discretion
we will repair or replace the product and return it free of charge. International customers should contact their dealer for service. This limited warranty is extended only to Triad
products and is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
Triad DesignerSeries Speakers
Triad's DesignerSeries use revolutionary "Diffuse Source", Opti Damping", & "Opti Drive" technologies to create clear, clean, intelligible sound from invisible speakers. Unlike
traditional cone speakers, DesignerSeries panels create sound using age-old musical instrument principles (think guitar). We replace the strings with a powerful electrical tuning
fork called an Exciter and the instrument body with a strong, light, aircraft grade honeycomb panel durable enough for walls & ceilings. The result? Incredibly natural sound.
Installed as instructed (see overleaf), DesignerSeries speakers are completely sealed and suitable for wet humid areas such as pools or bathrooms as long as the wall’s interior is
dry. They work especially well where uniform coverage and even volume levels are desired, such as surround channels and distributed audio. Installed vertically or horizontally,
their unique dispersion is perfect for locations where traditional speakers suffer, e.g. high on a wall well above listening or artwork heights or even in the ceiling. Built robust for the
long term, DesignerSeries speakers include an HPF-2 or 8 protection unit (depending on model & # of speakers) located at the amp to protect the panels from amplifier damage.
Triad DesignerSeries speakers offer Integrators & Designers a world class sounding speaker with no compromise to the interior design of any living space.
Unpacking / Contents
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DesignerSeries 700se - Product Info & Warranty - Page 1
DesignerSeries DS700se Speaker System
Spacing: 3” to 6”
(76-152mm)
between panels.
Note: 3 - 4 inch
(76 -1 01mm)
is recommended.
MAXIMUM:
6” (152mm)
Tuning fork:
Triad DesignerSeries Exciter:
Applications & Placement
DS700se offers an unmatched combination of
high output (110dB), wide bandwidth
(50Hz-20kHz), broad & even dispersion
(both horizontal and vertical) - and you can't
see them!
They are suitable for Family Room style
home theaters and music rooms where high
quality, high output, and even coverage are
desired. Provided each channel's two
panels are installed within 3 to 6 inches
(76-152mm) of each other, they offer
extraordinary flexibility of placement,
working well even in ceilings or corners.
Note: DS 700se HF & LF panels can be
installed horizontally (landscape) or
vertically (portrait) and over-under or
side-by-side. When installing DS700se high
on walls, locate the slimmer HF panel below
the wider LF panel. Reverse for a low wall
installation.
2 Panels 2 Cutout Templates 8 Installation Lugs
(For installs without Backboxes)
1 HPF2-700SE HP Filter
DS700se Speakers Must Be Used with 1 dedicated HPF-2-700SE High Pass Filter/Current Limiter at the amplifier
AMP
LR
+ -
LF
HF
+ -
+ - + -
+ -
+ -
HF
LF
+ -
+ -
HPF2 - 700se
(Locate at Amplifier)
Amp-Speaker Ch 2
Cabling & Connections
2 conductors between Amp
and HPF2-700se (1 channel)
2 conductors
between
HPF2-700se
and LF Panel
(1 channel)
2 conductors
between
LF Panel an
HF Panel
(1 channel)
In Out In Out
Amp-Speaker
Ch 1

Triad DesignerSeries DS700se - Quick Start Guide 2013.5.14
DesignerSeries DS700se Speaker Installation - Applies to typical NEW CONSTRUCTION with DSB Stud Wall
BackBox* only. See Triad website for other applications.
01)Pull speaker cable from amp through
grommet at top of LF BackBox and pull 2nd
cable between LF & HF BackBoxes. Slide BB
top up into cavity. Pull 2 tabs out to 90 de-
grees. Sit bottom tab on drywall. Repeat HF.
02)Securely screw BB to drywall with 4 drywall
fixing screws per end through drywall into BB.
Foam strips should be visible on all 4 BB edges.
For drywall less than 1/2" (12.5mm), adhere
shims to BB's top & bottom metal facings.
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DesignerSeries - Installation Instructions - Page 2
Confirm sufficient clearance between
studs. Leave 3” (recommended) to 6"
(76-152mm) between HF& LF panels.
Cut 2 holes, 18”x 13-7/8” (457 x 352 mm)
for LF and 18”x 8-1/8” (457x 206mm) for
HF, with sharp knife or sheetrock saw.
Confirm panels fit holes leaving a gap of
1/16”-1/8” (2-3mm) all around.
LF & HF panels: With provided self-tapping screws
secure panel to BackBox through holes in each
corner. Adjust screw depth to ensure panel is even
and slightly recessed from wall surface 1/16" to
5/64" (1 to 2 mm) so there will be no more than
2mm total finish material on panel when wall is
completed. Use shims if necessary. There should
be no more than 3” (76mm) spacing between
screws in each stud flanking the panel.
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Crimp Amp speaker cable to LF's IN with
blue butt splice connectors using quality
crimping tool. Crimp HF speaker wire to
LF OUT. Set speaker in place, making
sure cable does not touch speaker back
(to avoid buzzing). Crimp HF speaker
cable to HF Panel's IN. For 5/8" drywall
(12.5mm),adhere shims around back of
panel. See DBS Backbox instructions.
Prime speaker surface with thin coat
of Drywall Primer containing PVA
(Polyvinyl Acetate) e.g. Glidden DryWall
Primer @ Home Depot, Sherwin
Williams ProMar 200 or 400 Wall Primer.
Test 1: With multimeter, check impe-
dance of each channel & cable at amp
end without HPF-2-700. If not near 4
ohms for each channel, check cable &
connections for shorts or breaks.
Test 2: Connect basic system: source,
amp, HPF-2 filter & 1 channel (with
both speakers). At medium levels (.5 V
rms), play tone sweep via smart phone
app or test disc. Do not judge speaker
sound quality yet. Until wall is finished,
HF panel will play much louder than LF.
If you hear distortion, buzzing, or
rattles, remove panels, fix (tighten
screws, move speaker wire), & retest.
Over entire surface to be finished, apply
2nd thin coat of Dry-wall Primer with
PVA. While tacky, place mesh or
prewetted paper tape overlapping gaps
between speaker panel and drywall.
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HJL
With putty knife, fill corners and
1/16”-1/8” (2mm max) gap between
speaker and surrounding sheetrock with
joint compound. Let dry thoroughly –
overnight if possible.
With blade, apply thin coat of lightweight
topping compound, skimming across the
speaker and blending with drywall finish.
Let dry completely (The environment
should be dry enough to let the joint
compound dry within hours, not days).
Keep total of all finish coats on on panel
under 5/64” (2mm).
1) While Drywall Primer is tacky, with a
blade apply scratch coat (max 1/16”) of
quick-dry drywall compound over panel
surface, overlapping drywall.
2) When dry, sand or scrape any protruding
or uneven areas with 100 grit sanding
block or medium drywall screen.
Complete wall finish.
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When final compound coat is dry, sand
smooth and feather using 120 grit block or
fine drywall screen. (If retrofitting panels in
existing wall, before final add a 2nd thin
skimcoat of lightweight topping compound
and sand smooth with 100 grit block or
medium screen when dry).
*DSB Stud Wall BackBox increases sound isolation for adjoining
areas. While optional for stud walls, it is STRONGLY RECOM-
MENDED, especially for interior walls adjoining living spaces. DSB
should always be installed after drywall is hung; it is NOT new a
construction bracket. Use the Installation Lugs included when DSB
is not used. DSSW SolidWall BackBox is required for solid wall
installs. It does NOT provide sound isolation to adjoining living
areas. See installation instructions packed with each BackBox.
sharp knife
sheetrock saw
IMPORTANT
TEST SYSTEM NOW!
AT MODERATE
VOLUME LEVELS
01)
02)
Fixing screw
Fixing screw
Side View
Side View
Plasterboard
Backbox
Mounting
Lip
Fixing screw
Front View
x2 1
2
LF & HF panels: Check panel fit.