Shunyata Research HYDRA TRITON v2 User Manual

USER GUIDE

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THANK YOU!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Shunyata Research HYDRA TRITON v2. The HYDRA power distributors
are used by many of the finest recording studios, mastering engineers, recording artists and electronics
manufacturers worldwide.

Chances are that some of the music you listen to and the equipment that you own was produced using the
HYDRA TRITON as part of a reference system.

Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your system.

Caelin Gabriel

President

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES INSIDE!

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICE ISSUES TO SHUNYATA RESEARCH SERVICE
DEPARTMENT (or an Authorized Distributor).

CHECK VOLTAGE RATING

Verify the maximum voltage rating listed on the side of the box and on the unit before applying power.

WATER

This unit is NOT water proof. Do NOT submerge unit in water or any other fluid. Do NOT operate unit in an
environment of water condensation. Do NOT operate unit with standing water on the floor.

INPUT POWER REQUIREMENTS

This unit requires a properly installed AC Mains power connection. Ensure that the AC polarity is correct and
that a safety ground is present. Do NOT operate this unit with a cable that has the ground pin disconnected.
Do NOT operate this unit with a cheater plug that disables the safety ground connection. ONLY operate this
unit with an AC outlet that has a safety ground properly connected.

READ ALL WARNINGS and INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT

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WARNING

Risk of electric shock.

DO NOT OPEN.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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USER GUIDE HYDRA TRITON v2

UNPACKING

KEEP PACKING MATERIALS

Keep all the packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, you must use the original boxes and protective
inserts. Shipping without the original materials will void the warranty and you may not be entitled to claim
shipping insurance losses if the unit was improperly packed!

If your packing materials are missing or damaged contact Shunyata Research Customer Service to arrange for
replacements.

DO NOT plug in the unit until you have read the complete instructions!

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

HYDRA TRITON v2
Certified Warranty Card

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The HYDRA TRITON v2 is our highest performing, reference power distributor. It contains patented and
proprietary technologies that deliver state-of-the-art performance for home entertainment systems. The
HYDRA TRITON is also used by many of the most renowned recording studios worldwide. Many of the audio
industries most prestigious equipment manufacturers and top reviewers use the HYDRA TRITON as their
reference power distribution system.

DISTRIBUTED POWER CONDITIONING

Shunyata Research pioneered the concept of Distributed Power Conditioning to solve the problems associated
with power line noise in complex home entertainment systems. Home entertainment systems can be very
complex involving many components located in multiple locations. These systems may use several dedicated
power lines making it almost impossible to effectively reduce power line noise with a single box power
conditioner solution. Shunyata Research solves this problem by intercepting noise at multiple locations in the
entertainment system using a variety of products.

First, the HYDRA power distributors supply power to multiple components while
intercepting noise from the power line and reducing component-to-component noise.

Shunyata Research’s “noise reduction” power cables intercept noise generated by a
component’s power supply before the noise has the opportunity to propagate through
the power grid.

The VENOM DEFENDER is a unique “pocket power conditioner” that is designed for
single components that are remotely located. It provides surge protection and noise
reduction without the cost and complexity of a full size power distributor.
Example: A SONOS single-box audio component supplying music to a den or bedroom.

DTCD™ DESIGNED (Dynamic Transient Current Delivery)

The TRITON v2 was designed using the DTCD™ measurement analyzer. DTCD™ Analysis is a technique that
measures instantaneous current through low impedance electrical conductors and contacts. We use it to
optimize the design, specification and construction of parts and materials to ensure maximum current
delivery performance.