Trinnov Audio Amethyst User manual

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for choosing a Trinnov Amethyst.
Your AMETHYST :Serial umber: Product ID:

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ADVANCED P EAMPLIFIE SETUP
7.1 OVERVIEW
7.2 SETTING U THE AUDIO CLOCK
7.3 SOURCES CONFIGURATION
7.4 RESETS MANAGEMENT
7.5 OWER-ON DEFAULT SETTINGS
7.6 USB BACKU /RESTORE
7.6 CHANNELS SETTINGS
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BASIC OPTIMIZE SETUP
8.1 OVERVIEW
8.2 RESETS SELECTION & OUT UT CONNECTIONS
8.3 MICRO HONE SETU
8.4 CALIBRATION LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
8.5 CROSSOVER CALIBRATION
8.6 S EAKER CALIBRATION
8.7 AUTOMATIC RESETS
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ADVANCED OPTIMIZE SETUP
9.1 TRINNOV CERTIFIED INSTALLERS
9.2 ARBORESCENCE OF THE GUI MENU
9.3 ITERATIVE ROCEDURE
9.4 O TIMIZER GRA HS
9.5 O TIMIZER MODES
9.6 O TIMIZER SETTINGS
9.7 TARGET CURVE / LIMITER CURVES
9.8 ABOUT LATENCY
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MULTIPOINT CALIB ATION
1 0.1 RINCI LE
1 0.2 MEASUREMENT OSITIONS
1 0.3 MULTI OINT ENGINE
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MULTICHANNEL SETUPS
1 1 .1 SOURCES CONFIGURATION
1 1 .2 SOURCES ROUTING
1 1 .3 S EAKERS CONFIGURATION
1 1 .4 S EAKERS ROUTING
2.1 FRONT ANEL CONTROLS
2.2 FRONT ANEL DIS LAY
2.3 REAR ANEL
2.4 REMOTE CONTROL
2.5 3D MEASUREMENT MICRO HONE
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INSTALLATION 1 9
3.1 CONNECTING A SOURCE
3.2 CONNECTING A TURNTABLE
3.3 CONNECTING S EAKERS
3.4 CONNECTING THE MICRO HONE
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4.1 OWERING ON THE AMETHYST
4.2 BASIC O ERATIONS
4.3 NAVIGATING THE MENUS
4.4 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
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6.1 THE U N ROTOCOL
6.2 U N NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
6.3 LIST OF RECOMMENDED U N SOFTWARES
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EQUIPMENT
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5.1 OVERVIEW
5.2 USING THE AMETHYST AS A WIFI ACCESS OINT
5.3 USING THE AMETHYST AS A DHC CLIENT
5.4 REMOTE ACCESS TO THE GRA HICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)
5.5 CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING WIFI NETWORK
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1 .1 IM ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 .2 WHAT'S IN THE BOX
1 .2 S ÉCIFICATIONS
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The Amethyst also includes the best of active acoustic correction in an elegant enclosure.
Based on years of extensive research in the acoustic and signal processing fields, the Optimizer -integrated to the Amethyst-
is the only technology of its kind largely adopted both by professional and audio enthousiasts, worldwide.
The Amethyst handles all kind of sources, from the turntable to high-resolution files through the network.

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1 .1 IMPO TANT SAFETY INST UCTIONS
1 .2 WHAT'S IN THE BOX
1 .3 SPECIFICATIONS

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1 .1 IMPO TANT SAFETY INST UCTIONS
2. Follow all warning and instructions.
3. TRI OV Audio expressly forbids unauthorized modification
of this equipment.
4. Using the unit in the following locations can result in a mal-
function:
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In direct sunlight
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Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
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Excessively dusty or dirty locations
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Locations of excessive vibration
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Close to magnetic fields
5. Condensation can form on the inside of the apparatus if it is
suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warmer
location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended
that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid solvent-based
cleaners.
7. Do not cover of bloc ventilation slots or openings. ever push
objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
1 . Read the following instructions carefully. Save all instructions for future reference.
8. Install in conformance with the manufacturer's instructions.
9. Maximum permissible operating conditions: 0°C to 40°C, 20-
65% relative humidity.
1 0.Protect the power chord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
1 1 . Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type:
3,1 5 AT.
1 2. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
1 3. Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable
parts in this equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
1 4. Please connect the designated AC/AC power supply to an AC
outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC
outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is
intended.
1 5. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM
THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE PO ER SUPPLY CORD
PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operation and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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The Trinnov AMETHYST
3D Trinnov icrophone
(Optional) Power Cable Remote Control WiFi Antenna CR2032 Battery
1 .2 WHAT'S IN THE BOX

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1 .3 SPECIFICATIONS
HIGH PERFOR ANCE AUDIO
ADC ESOLUTION / SAMPLING ATE
DAC ESOLUTION / SAMPLING ATE
A/D SIGNAL-TO-NOISE ATIO
D/A SIGNAL-TO-NOISE ATIO
CLOCK / JITTE
POWE SUPPLY
SAFETY COMPONENTS
DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY
24 bits/96 kHz
24 bits/1 92 kHz
1 1 9 dB (A-Weighted)
1 1 8 dB (A-Weighted)
Variations under 25ps are recovered, jitter attenuation superior to 50 dB is achieved above 1 00Hz
Independant for audio and processing sections
AntiPop relays on each analog output
All Audio boards designed and manufactured by Trinnov in France
PROCESSING SECTION
P OCESSO
DATA WIDTH
AM
STO AGE
COOLING SYSTEM
Intel Dual-Core 1 ,8 GHz
64 bits, floating point
1 Go DDR3
Flash Drive 1 GB
Custom heat sinks + additionnal slow fans

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CONNECTIVITY
ANALOG INPUTS/OUTPUTS
• 2 single-ended channels inputs via 2 x cinch (47k Ohms)
• 2 single-ended channels line/phono intputs via 2 x cinch (47k Ohms)
• 4 single-ended channels outputs via 4 x cinch (1 00 Ohms)
• 4 balanced channels inputs via 4 x XLR (20k Ohms)
• 4 balanced channels outputs via 4 x XLR (1 00 Ohms)
AES INPUTS/OUTPUTS
• 4 channels inputs via 2 x XLR (1 1 0 ohms)
• 4 channels outputs via 2 x XLR (1 1 0 ohms)
SPDIF INPUTS/OUTPUTS
• 4 channels inputs via 2 x cinch (75 ohms)
• 4 channels outputs via 2 x cinch (75 ohms)
• 4 channels inputs via 2 x toslinks
WO D CLOCK
• 1 input via B C (75 ohms)
• 1 output via B C (75 ohms)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CHASSIS: 2U
PO ER SUPPLY: 240V AC / 50-60 Hz. Option: 1 30V AC
CONSUMPTION: 90 W max.
EIGHT: above 1 0kg
ENVIRONNEMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• Temperature: 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 1 04°F)
• Humidity: 20% – 80% relative humidity (without condensation)
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(feet included)
445 mm
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2.1 F ONT PANEL CONT OLS
2.2 F ONT PANEL DISPLAY
2.3 EA PANEL
2.4 EMOTE CONT OL
2.5 3D MEASU EMENT MIC OPHONE
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2.1 F ONT PANEL CONT OLS
PO ER BUTTON turns the unit on and off.
VOLUME CONTROL / MUTE this convenient controller is both a volume
knob and a mute button.
IFI ANTENNA
DISPLAY displays the current system status as well as the menu.
SOURCE SELECTION / SELECT this controller is a source selection knob
and selection button to navigate the menus.
BACK BUTTON used to return to the previous page/menu.
MENU BUTTON displays the main menu.
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POWE BUTTON VOLUME / MUTE
WIFI ANTENNA
BACK
DISPLAY SOU CE SELECTION / SELECT
MENU
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2.2 F ONT PANEL DISPLAY
OPTIMIZATION STAT S
SAMPLING RATE
O TP TS METERS
VOL ME
Indicates the current
sampling rate of the
Amethyst's clock. Output levels of the Amethyst.
Indicates the current master volume of
the Amethyst in dB (0dB is unity gain).
SO RCE
Indicates whether the Amethyst runs loudspeaker/room
correction filters or not.
The optimisation status OPT on does not necessarily
mean that a calibration has been performed; the Optimizer
may run null filters.
Displays the current source name.

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2.3 EA PANEL
POWER
SOCKET
2 coaxial SPDIF
Inputs
2 stereo analog balanced
Inputs 2 stereo analog single-ended Inputs
Switch (A A I SE4)
2 optical SPDIF
Inputs
2 AES/EBU
Outputs 2 coaxial SPDIF
Outputs 4 stereo analog balanced Outputs 4 stereo analog single-ended Outputs
I /OUT
POWER
SWITCH
(unused)
PS/2 ETHERNET
DB25
(unused)
2 AES/EBU
Inputs
XLR
RCA
TOSLINK XLR RCA
RCA
XLR
RCA
WC (BNC)
XLRDVI VGA 4XSB
RS
232
WIFI
ANTENNA
PHONO/LINE
(A A I SE4)
PHONO GRO ND
Audio section
PC section
Power section
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F SE SERIAL N MBER
AND MENTIONS

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2.4 EMOTE CONT OL
SO RCES SELECTION
BAL 1
BAL 2
SE 3
SE 4
AES 1
AES 2
SPDIF 3
Balanced analog stereo input 1 (XLR)
Balanced analog stereo input 2 (XLR)
Single-ended analog stereo input 3 (Cinch)
Single-ended analog stereo input 4 (Cinch)
AES/EBU stereo input 1 (XLR)
AES/EBU stereo input 2 (XLR)
SPDIF coax stereo input 3 (Cinch)
SPDIF 4
OPT 5
OPT 6
NET ORK
USER
SPDIF coax stereo input 4 (Cinch)
SPDIF optical stereo input 5 (Toslink)
SPDIF optical stereo input 6 (Toslink)
UPnP renderer
User source
MEN NAVIGATION
MENU
BACK
SEL
Displays the menu
Returns to the previous menu
Enters the selected menu item
UP
DOWN
IGHT
LEFT
VOL ME CONT OL / BYPASS
VOL +
VOL -
DIM
Increases the volume (1 dB steps)
Reduces the volume (1 dB steps)
Reduces the volume by 20 dB
MUTE
BYPASS
Mutes the outputs sound
Disables the Optimization
The remote control uses CR2032 battery.
The Amethyst is provided with
a 24 buttons remote control.

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2.5 3D MEASU EMENT MIC OPHONE
The measurement microphone is one of the most critical
component in the Trinnov calibration procedure.
The Optimizer’s sophisticated algorithms not only rely on very accurate acoustic measurements
but also on the ability to localize speakers positions and to detect early reflection origin.
The microphone consists of 4 capsules mounted at the top of thin brass tubes to avoid diffraction.
The capsules form a tetrahedron figure, ideal to identify distance, azimuth and elevation
altogether with a spatial resolution below +/-2° in every direction.
Consequently, capsules are identified from 1 to 4 and the microphone cables are labelled
accordingly.
A led incorporated in the body of the microphone indicates the front of the microphone that
should be pointed at the center of the soundstage before proceeding with a measurement.
Flat response (within +/- 0,1 dB across the 20Hz-24kHz frequency range) is guaranteed by
individual compensation filters.
The microphone uses a standard 9V PP3 LR61 battery to power capsules and electronic.
The second purpose of the frond led is to indicate the battery level.
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Front of the microphone
CAME A STAND
TH EAD
MIC OPHONE STAND
TH EAD (3/8E)
Bottom view
Top view
CAPSULES NUMBE ING SYSTEM
Switching off Powering on
Backside of the microphone
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3.1 CONNECTING A SOU CE
3.2 CONNECTING A TU NTABLE
3.3 CONNECTING SPEAKE S
3.4 CONNECTING THE MIC OPHONE
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3.1 CONNECTING A SOU CE
PLEASE NOTE: The network streamer feature is explained chapter 6 .
The Amethyst allows you to connect and play any stereo source without any configuration.
This example shows how to connect the AES output from a CD player to the Amethyst.
CD
PLAYE
Connecting a CD Player
to the AES Input 1
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