Triad TS-AMS8V2 User manual

TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - 8×8 V2 and 16×16 AUDIO MATRIX SWITCH
INTRODUCTION
The Triad 8×8 v2 and 16×16 Audio Matrix Switches enable up to 8 (or 16)
stereo audio sources to simultaneously play to 8 (or 16) audio outputs. Each
output zone can be adjusted with independent volume, bass, treble, EQ,
audio delay, balance, loudness and mono summing controls. Triad Audio
Matrix Switches are ideal for use with Control4 EA Series Entertainment
and Automation Controllers, delivering dependable, high-resolution audio
distribution throughout the home.
Triad Audio Matrix Switches require OS 3.2.0 or higher.
SUPPORTED MODELS
• TS-AMS8V2 Triad 8×8 Audio Matrix Switch
• TS-AMS16 Triad 16×16 Audio Matrix Switch
BOX CONTENTS
• Audio Matrix Switch with rack-mount ears installed
• IEC power cord
• Optional feet for mounting on a table or shelf
FEATURES
• Send up to 8 (or 16) audio sources to as many as 8 (or 16) audio zones
for reliable multi-room audio distribution
• Simple device discovery protocol (SDDP) ensures seamless integration
with Control4
• Analog and digital audio inputs support audio resolutions up to
192 kHz/24 bit
• High signal-to-noise ratio delivers dynamic, high-resolution audio to
every room in the house
• Smooth volume control (1/2 db volume steps) with real time volume
and mute status on Control4 navigators
• Independent volume, bass, treble, 6-band parametric EQ for room
tuning, separate 6-band parametric EQ for speaker presets, audio delay
(up to 80 ms), balance, loudness, and mono summing for each output
• Independent input gain and audio delay (up to 80 ms) for each source
input
• 12V trigger outputs enable simple on/o control of Triad Power
Amplifiers or other devices that support 12V power on capabilities.
• 2.1 option with detailed crossover settings enables two stereo outputs
to be grouped together to create a dynamic 2.1 (sat/sub) audio zone
• Audio sensing supports programmable events based on the presence of
audio
• Ethernet control
• Rack-mount ears included
• OvrC support
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 à l’égoutture ou à
l’éclaboussement. Ne placez pas les objets remplis de 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.
IMPORTANT ! Pour éviter de produire de la chaleur excessive,
n’empilez pas les amplificateurs sur l’un l’autre ou tout autre
équipement.
FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL (8×8 and 16×16)
A B
A Status LED—RGB LED to show system status. See “LED Troubleshooting
Guide” in this document for more information.
B Power LED—LED shows solid blue when matrix switch is powered on.
BACK PANEL (8×8)
C
AB
D
E F GH
A Power plug port—For standard IEC cord (included). Supports universal
AC input (100-240V AC, 50-60Hz).
B ETHERNET—RJ45 port for a 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet connection.
C FACTORY RESTORE button—Resets the device to factory default
settings.
D ID button—Identifies the device to the Control4 system.
E 12V OUTPUT TRIGGERS—3.5 mm ports that output 12V for on/o
control of amplifiers. The 1-8 trigger outputs 12V whenever any output (1-
8) is active. The ASG trigger output is assignable in Composer to output
12V whenever designated audio output(s) are active.
F ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS (1-8)—Stereo RCA jacks for up to 8 analog
audio sources.
G DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS (5-8)—Digital coax and TOSLINK (S/PDIF)
connectors for up to 4 digital audio sources. Inputs 5-8 can be either
digital or analog, but not both. Digital inputs do not support multi-
channel audio. Digital sources must be stereo PCM.
H ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS (1-8)—RCA jacks for line-level output. Every
output can play audio from any input.
BACK PANEL (16×16)
A Power plug port—For standard IEC cord (included). Supports universal
AC input (100-240V AC, 50-60Hz).
B 12V OUTPUT TRIGGERS—3.5 mm ports that output 12V for on/o
control of amplifiers. The 1-8 trigger outputs 12V whenever any output
(1-8) is active. The 9-16 trigger outputs 12V whenever any output (9-16)
is active. The ASG trigger output is assignable in Composer and the local
web interface to output 12V whenever designated audio output(s) are
active.
C ETHERNET—RJ45 port for a 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet connection.
D FACTORY RESTORE button—Resets the device to factory default
settings.
E ID button—Identifies the device to the Control4 system.
F ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS (1-16)—RCA jacks for stereo channel input for
up to 16 stereo analog sources.
G DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS (9-16)—Digital coax and TOSLINK (S/PDIF)
connectors for digital audio sources. Digital inputs do not support multi-
channel audio. Digital sources must be stereo PCM.
H ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS—RCA jacks for line level output. Every
output can play audio from any input.
CA B D E FHG

TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - 8×8 V2 and 16×16 AUDIO MATRIX SWITCH
INSTALLING THE MATRIX SWITCH
INSTALLING THE MATRIX SWITCH IN A RACK
Note: Rack ears come pre-installed on the matrix switch. The instructions
below show how to install the rack ears should they ever be removed.
1 Align the holes on the rack ears with the holes on both sides of the
matrix switch. The matrix switch can be rear or front mounted.
2 Attach the rack ears to the matrix switch using the provided screws.
CONNECTING THE MATRIX SWITCH 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 into the back of the Audio Matrix
Switch to the power outlet. When the power cable is connected, the
Audio Matrix Switch should power up.
CONNECTING AUDIO TO THE MATRIX SWITCH
Physical and programming connections are required to control, navigate,
and use the Audio Matrix Switch within a Control4 system. Use Composer
Pro to add the driver to the desired room and set up the programming
connections. See the Composer Pro User Guide ( ctrl4.co/cpro-ug ) for
details.
Connect the physical connections to your audio matrix switch from your
other audio equipment using the examples provided below:
CONNECTING AN 8-SOURCE, 8-ZONE SYSTEM
1 Connect audio sources (outputs from a Control4 controller, audio
streaming devices, tuners, etc.) to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT and
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT jacks.
2 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to amplifiers or amplified
speakers.
3 Connect 12V trigger cables from the matrix switch to the amplifier (if
applicable) for automatic power control of the amplifier.
ADDING A SUBWOOFER TO A ZONE USING THE 2.1 ZONE
FEATURE
Using the 2.1 Zone feature, you can group two outputs of the matrix and
one output can feed a subwoofer amplifier. Repeat steps 1-3 for the 6
standard speaker zones as described in “Connecting an 8-source, 8-zone
system.”
1 Set up 2.1 grouping in Composer or the local web interface.
2 Set the assignable 12V trigger output (ASG) to the output for the
subwoofer amplifier in Composer or the local web interface.
3 Connect the matrix switch Analog Audio Output to the Audio Input of
the amplifier for the subwoofer.
4 Connect the ASG 12V output to the 12V trigger input of the amplifer.
Ethernet
cable
Power
cable
ALL
LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT
POWER MODE
ON
12V
AUDIO
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
R
L
GLOBAL OUT GLOBAL IN
L
R
CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP
AC POWER 100V-240V ~50-60Hz 105W
FUSE RATING T6.3A_H 250V
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12V
TRIGGER
OUT
IN
LRL R L R L R
L R L R L R L R
ZONE
OUTPUTS
1
5 6
3
7
4
8
BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE
2
External audio sources into audio matrix switch
EA-5 or other audio source
8x8 AMS v2
8 ZONE POWER
AMPLIFIER
8 pairs
In-ceiling
speakers
All RCA connections
Speaker wires
AC POWER:
100-240 V~
60/50 Hz, 0.5 A
WIFI 1 WIFI 2
SERIAL 2
USB E-SATA
FACTORY
RESET
OUT
COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
357
ZIGBEE
SERIAL 1
ID
468 IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1 OUT 2
1 2 3 4 1/ 3 IN 1 OUT 1
IN 2 OUT 2
DIGITALAUDIO ANALOG AUDIO
GIGABIT SWITCH
ETHERNET IN
IR / SERIAL
2/ 4
ALL
LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT
POWER MODE
ON
12V
AUDIO
2345678
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
R
L
GLOBAL OUT GLOBAL IN
L
R
CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP
AC POWER 100V-240V ~50-60Hz 105W
FUSE RATING T6.3A_H 250V
23456781
12V
TRIGGER
OUT
IN
LRL R L R L R
L R L R L R L R
ZONE
OUTPUTS
1
5 6
3
7
4
8
BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE
2
8 ZONE POWER
AMPLIFIER
Zones 1-6
6 pairs
In-ceiling
speakers
SUBWOOFER AMP
Zone 7 (2.1)
with sub
Speaker wires
External audio sources into audio matrix switch
EA-5 or other audio source
8x8 AMS v2
AC POWER:
100-240 V~
60/50 Hz, 0.5 A
WIFI 1 WIFI 2
SERIAL 2
USB E-SATA
FACTORY
RESET
OUT
COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
357
ZIGBEE
SERIAL 1
ID
468 IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1 OUT 2
1 2 3 4
1/ 3 IN 1 OUT 1
IN 2 OUT 2
DIGITALAUDIO ANALOG AUDIO
GIGABIT SWITCH
ETHERNET IN
IR / SERIAL
2/ 4
All RCA connections

TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - 8×8 V2 and 16×16 AUDIO MATRIX SWITCH
CONNECTING A 16-SOURCE, 16-ZONE SYSTEM WITH THE 16×16AUDIO MATRIX SWITCH
1 Connect audio sources (outputs from a Control4 controller, audio streaming devices, tuners, etc.) to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT and DIGITAL AUDIO
INPUT jacks.
2 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to amplifiers or amplified speakers. Connect outputs 1-8 to the first Triad 8-Zone Power Amplifier (TS-
PAMP8-100) and outputs 9-16 to the second amplifier.
3 Connect 12V trigger cables from the matrix switch to the amplifier (if applicable) for automatic power control of the amplifier. Connect 12V output 1-8
to the first Triad 8-Zone Power Amplifier and the 12V output 9-16 to the second amplifier.
ADDING A STREAMING AUDIO ZONE WITH THE TRIAD ONE
(CONTROL4 SYSTEMS ONLY)
Using a Triad One (TS-SAMP1), an extra audio zone can be added to a
Control4 system with a Triad 8x8 Audio Matrix Switch. In this illustration,
the Triad One streams all external audio sources that are connected
into the Control4 controller. The Triad One also can generate its own
digital media stream (My Music and Control4 native streaming services)
separately from the Control4 controller.
1 Connect external audio sources to the analog audio and digital audio
(coax) inputs of the controller.
2 Connect the rest of the 8 analog zones as described in steps 1-3 of
“Connecting an 8-source, 8-zone system.”
3 Connect the Triad One to power and network (can be configured
WiFi if desired). See the Triad One Installation Guide for more details
(triadspkrs.co/triadone-ig).
4 Connect speakers to the SPEAKER OUT connection and connect a
subwoofer to the SUB/ MONO OUT connection (if desired).
AC POWER:
100-240 V~
60/50 Hz, 0.5 A
WIFI 1 WIFI 2
SERIAL 2
USB E-SATA
FACTORY
RESET
OUT
COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
357
ZIGBEE
SERIAL 1
ID
468 IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1 OUT 2
1 2 3 4 1/ 3 IN 1 OUT 1
IN 2 OUT 2
DIGITALAUDIO ANALOG AUDIO
GIGABIT SWITCH
ETHERNET IN
IR / SERIAL
2/ 4
External audio sources into controller
EA-5
TRIAD ONE
Zone 9 Triad
In-Room
Omni Sub +
1 pair speakers
8x8 AMS V2
RCA connections to amplifier
for zones 1-8
(connect the rest of the 8-zone system as shown in “Connecting an
8-source, 8-zone system”)
AC POWER:
100-240 V~
60/50 Hz, 0.5 A
WIFI 1 WIFI 2
SERIAL 2
USB E-SATA
FACTORY
RESET
OUT
COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
357
ZIGBEE
SERIAL 1
ID
4 6 8 IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1 OUT 2
1 2 3 4 1/ 3 IN 1 OUT 1
IN 2 OUT 2
DIGITALAUDIO ANALOG AUDIO
GIGABIT SWITCH
ETHERNET IN
IR / SERIAL
2/ 4
ALL
LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT
POWER MODE
ON
12V
AUDIO
2345678
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
R
L
GLOBAL OUT GLOBAL IN
L
R
CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP
AC POWER 100V-240V ~50-60Hz 105W
FUSE RATING T6.3A_H 250V
23456781
12V
TRIGGER
OUT
IN
LRL R L R L R
L R L R L R L R
ZONE
OUTPUTS
1
5 6
3
7
4
8
BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE
2
External audio sources
EA-5 OR OTHER AUDIO SOURCE
16x16 AMS
8-ZONE POWER
AMPLIFIER
Zones 1-8
8 pairs
In-ceiling
speakers
Speaker wires
Amplifier 1
to amp 2
ALL
LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT
POWER MODE
ON
12V
AUDIO
2345678
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
R
L
GLOBAL OUT GLOBAL IN
L
R
CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP
AC POWER 100V-240V ~50-60Hz 105W
FUSE RATING T6.3A_H 250V
23456781
12V
TRIGGER
OUT
IN
LRL R L R L R
L R L R L R L R
ZONE
OUTPUTS
1
5 6
3
7
4
8
BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE
2
Zones 9-16
8 pairs
In-ceiling
speakers
Speaker wires
Amplifier 2
Connections from matrix switch to amplifier 2
8-ZONE POWER
AMPLIFIER
RCA connections to amp 2RCA connections to amp 1

TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - 8×8 V2 and 16×16 AUDIO MATRIX SWITCH
TROUBLESHOOTING
RESETTING THE MATRIX SWITCH
• Network reset—Remove the power cord to power cycle the device.
Hold the ID button while you replace the power cord to power on the
matrix switch. Hold the ID button until you see Status LED show solid
orange.
• Factory restore—Press and hold the FACTORY RESTORE button for
five seconds to restore the device to its previous firmware image and
restore the defaults. The Status LED will blink white rapidly when the
factore restore begins.
Caution! The factory restore process will restore the matrix switch
to a factory state and replace the firmware image with the factory
default firmware.
LED TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Status LED = solid = flashing
Matrix switch is booting
Matrix switch finished booting and has IP address
Matrix switch is connected to Director
An audio output is active (white LED)
Matrix switch does not have an IP address
Firmware update in progress
Firmware update error
Factory restore in progress (flashing white LED)
LEGAL NOTICES
Find details of the product’s Limited Warranty and other safety, patent,
and legal resources at snapone.com/legal or request a paper copy from
Customer Service at 866.424.4489.
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
THD <0.005 %, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
SNR >105 dB, A-weighted—input to output
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.2 dB
Input impedance Minimum 12 K ohms
Volume control per channel +0 to -100 dB range
Mute Available on all outputs
Source input gain 0.5 dB steps, -12 dB to +12 dB on every input
Mono summing Configurable per stereo output pair, each output combines the L/R
input signal.
6-band parametric EQ Adjustable per stereo output, +/-12 dB, 0.1 dB steps
2.1 audio zone Each subwoofer output is enabled on the even output and paired
with adjacent odd-numbered output.
• Subwoofer volume oset: +/-12 dB, 0.5 dB steps
• Crossover type: Selectable Linkwitz-Riley/Butterworth
• Crossover slope: Selectable 12/24/48 dB
• Crossover frequency: 20-300 Hz, 1 dB steps
• Output select: Stereo/Mono
Analog input/output voltage 2V/2V
Audio/Output delay 0-80 ms / 0-80 ms
Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz, at 16- or 24-bit resolution
Tone control • Low shelf (bass) adjustable per stereo output 20-2000 Hz,
+/-12 dB, 0.1 dB steps
• High shelf (treble) adjustable per stereo output 20-20000 Hz,
+/-12 dB, 0.1 dB steps
CONNECTIONS 8×8 AMS v2 16×16 AMS
Source inputs
(Digital inputs are either coax or
optical and are stereo PCM only)
8 × stereo analog (RCA)
4 × digital coax
4 × digital optical
Inputs 5-8 are either analog or
digital
16 × stereo analog (RCA)
8 × digital coax
8 × digital optical
Inputs 9-16 are either analog
or digital
Zone outputs 8 × stereo analog (RCA) 16 × stereo analog (RCA)
12V trigger outputs 1 × mono 3.5 mm (1/8") output
1 x mono 3.5 mm (1/8")
assignable output
2 × mono 3.5 mm (1/8”)
outputs
1 x mono 3.5 mm (1/8”)
assignable output
POWER AND THERMAL
AC mains power AMS8-V2: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 10W
AMS16: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20W
Power connection IEC 320 C13 power connector with 3-pole detachable power cord
Operating temperature 0 °C ~ 50 °C (32 °F ~ 122 °F)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Cooling method Passive
Thermal dissipation
(heat losses)
1.1W/3.75 BTU/hour (standby)
8W/27.7 BTU/hour (max)
1.34W/4.6BTU/hour (standby)
15W/52.0BTU/hour (max)
MISCELLANEOUS 8×8 AMS v2 16×16 AMS
Front power LED 1 × RGB LED 1 × RGB LED
System status LED 1 × RGB LED 1 × RGB LED
Ethernet 1 × RJ45 1 × RJ45
ID button Yes Yes
Factory restore button Yes Yes
Dimensions without feet
(H × W × D)
44 × 445 × 264 mm
(1.75 × 17.5 × 10.4")
89 × 445 × 264 mm
(3.5 × 17.5 × 10.4")
Dimensions with feet
(H × W × D)
54 × 445 × 264 mm
(2.1 × 17.5 × 10.4")
98 × 445 × 264 mm
(3.88 × 17.5 × 10.4")
PRODUCT NUMBER 8×8 AMS v2 16×16 AMS
TS-AMS8 v2 TS-AMS16
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