TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - TRIAD ONE, SINGLE ZONE HIGH-RESOLUTION STREAMING AMPLIFIER
INTRODUCTION
The Triad One is a single-zone, high-resolution streaming amplifier and the
easy way to add music into any room of a Control4-enabled home without
the need to pull wire back to a central location. The Triad One supports
high-resolution audio playback, up to 192 kHz / 24 bit, with a built-in
amplifier boasting an impressive 105 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 100 watts
per channel—enabling incredible sound in any room. Also included is a
built-in 10-band parametric EQ delivering exceptional sound output and
room optimization.
The Triad One 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 One have digital and analog audio 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 One is available in white and
black, can be placed horizontally or vertically, and can be installed on a
bookshelf, in a rack, or mounted behind a TV.
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. »
FEATURES
• Add a high-resolution, amplified audio zone to any Control4 system
• Built-in streaming music services synchronized with EA controllers
• Network control of audio and volume over a wired or WiFi connection
• Analog and digital audio inputs support audio resolutions up to
192 kHz / 24 bit
TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - TRIAD ONE, SINGLE ZONE HIGH-RESOLUTION STREAMING AMPLIFIER
INSTALLING THE TRIAD ONE
MOUNTING OPTIONS
The Triad One can be mounted in a rack for structured, distributed audio,
or in the wall for a minimal look when mounting behind a TV. Mounting kits
are sold separately to accomodate these installations.
• Triad One Rack-Mount Kit (TS-AMP1RM-BL)
• Multi-Purpose In-Wall Box (C4-MPIWB-BL)
The Triad One Rack-Mount Kit Installation Guide (triadspkrs.co/one-rmk)
and the Control4 Multi-Purpose In-Wall Box Installation Guide
(ctrl4.co/inwallbox-ig) describe how to use each mounting kit.
Caution! For optimal heat dissipation, the
Triad One must not be placed upside down. The
correct position when installed vertically has the
Triad logo triangle on the bottom pointing up.
CONNECTING USB STORAGE AND IR CABLES
You can connect USB storage to your Triad One to have access to stored
music files for playback within your Control4 system. Playback of AAC,
AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, MP4/M4A, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, and
WMA files are supported. See the Composer Pro User Guide
(ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for help on adding digital media files to your system.
1 Connect a USB flash drive or externally-powered USB hard drive to the
USB port.
2 Set up digital media in the Control4 project using Composer Pro.
The Triad One has two IR emitter ports to control local devices, such as a
TV or media player.
1 Connect an IR emitter (sold separately) into an IR port on the amp.
2 Remove the adhesive backing from the emitter (round) end of the IR
emitter and ax it to the device to be controlled over the IR receiver
on the device.
3 Make connections in Composer Pro from the Triad One to the drivers
for the connected devices. See the Composer Pro User Guide
(ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for more help.
TRIAD ONE
CONNECTING A SINGLE ZONE IN A CONTROL4 SYSTEM
As part of a Control4 home automation system, the Triad One can control
the local devices in a room and can deliver streaming, amplified audio to
the room. The system must have a Control4 controller, such as an EA-5, in
the project.
1 Connect audio sources (outputs from a TV or other audio source) to
the AUDIO IN.
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/
MONO OUT.
4 (Optional) Connect IR emitters to the IR outputs to control local
devices.
IMPORTANT! The speaker outputs of the Triad One 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 One may shut down or
not work as designed.
External audio source
REAR COVER
The Triad One comes with an optional Rear Cover to assist with cable
management, especially when the Triad One is installed on a bookshelf or
on a piece of furniture in the room.
To attach the rear cover, push the bottom
of the cover on first, then snap in the top.
To release the rear cover, press the tab
under the top of the cover and pull away
from the Triad One
2
1
CONNECTING THE TRIAD ONE TO ETHERNET AND POWER
1 Plug the Ethernet CAT5E/6 cable from a local network connection into
the ETHERNET port.
Ethernet
cable
USB
IR cables
Power
cable
CONNECTING AUDIO TO THE TRIAD ONE
Both physical audio connections and connections in software are required
to control, navigate, and use the Triad One 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.
Connect the physical connections to your Triad One from your other
audio equipment using the examples below:
TRIAD ONE
IR to TV
Audio
out from
TV
Note: The Triad One can be configured for WiFi, but must be
connected to a wired connection first. See the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for more details.
2 Connect the provided power cable from the back of the Triad One to
the power outlet. When the power cable is connected, the amp should
power up and the Status LED on the front should light up.
• Adding a streaming audio zone with the Triad One
• Adding analog and streaming audio zones with the Triad One
• Adding an outdoor zone with the Triad One
Triad On-Wall LCR Soundbar + In-Room Omni Sub
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RCA connections to Triad One amps
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WIFI 1WIFI 2
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USBE-SATA
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RESET
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COMNCNO
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LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT
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FUSE RATING T6.3A_H 250V
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OUTPUTS
1
563748
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EA-5
24x24 AMS
Amplifier 1
TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - TRIAD ONE, SINGLE ZONE HIGH-RESOLUTION STREAMING AMPLIFIER
ADDING A STREAMING AUDIO ZONE WITH THE TRIAD ONE
ADDING ANALOG AND STREAMING AUDIO ZONES WITH THE TRIAD ONE
An extra audio zone can be added to the Triad Audio Matrix Switch using
a Triad One. In this example, the Triad One streams all sources that are
connected to the input of a Control4 controller (or another Triad One)
and, also, the Triad One generates its own digital media streams (Control4
native streaming services like Pandora and TIDAL and other digital media
like My Music).
1 Connect external audio sources to the analog audio and digital audio
(coax) inputs of the controller.
2 Connect the rest of the audio system as described in the Triad
8x8/24x24 Audio Matrix Switch Installation Guide
(triadspkrs.co/ams-ig).
3 Connect the Triad One to power and network (can be configured WiFi)
as described in this guide.
4 Connect speakers to the SPEAKER OUT connection and connect a
subwoofer to the SUB/ MONO OUT connection (if desired).
5 (Optional) Audio sources (TV, media player, or other sources) may
also be connected to the Triad One that shared over the network and
listened to in any other zone in the system. Connect the audio out from
the source to the one of the AUDIO IN inputs.
External audio sources into controller
If an extra audio zone is needed, the Triad One can be used as a single-zone amplifier behind an audio matrix switch to provide another zone of audio with
access to the analog audio sources in the audio matrix switch, and an additional digital media audio stream for the new zone.
1 Connect external audio sources to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT of the audio matrix switch.
2 Connect audio sources (outputs from a Control4 controller, audio streaming devices, tuners, etc.) to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT and DIGITAL AUDIO
INPUT jacks of the audio matrix switch.
3 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks and 12V trigger cables from the Triad 24x24 Audio Matrix Switch to Triad Power Amplifiers as described in
the Triad 8x8/24x24 Audio Matrix Switch Installation Guide (triadspkrs.co/ams-ig)
4 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 17 and 18 to the AUDIO IN inputs of the Triad One amplifiers.
5 Connect the Triad One amplifiers to power and network (can be configured WiFi) as described in this guide.
6 Connect speakers to the SPEAKER OUT connections and connect a subwoofer to the SUB/MONO OUT connection (if desired).
7 (Optional) Audio sources (TV, media player, or other sources) may also be connected to the Triad One that shared over the network and listened to in
any other zone in the system. Connect the audio out from the source to the one of the AUDIO IN inputs.
TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - TRIAD ONE, SINGLE ZONE HIGH-RESOLUTION STREAMING AMPLIFIER
TRIAD ONE
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ADDING AN OUTDOOR ZONE WITH THE TRIAD ONE
An outdoor audio zone can be added to the system using the Triad One
and a high-power amp for the subwoofer or a garden array (if desired).
1 Connect external audio sources to the analog audio and digital audio
(coax) inputs of the controller (to be able to stream those sources to
the Triad One).
2 Connect the rest of the system as normal.
3 Connect the SUB/MONO OUT from the Triad One to the Crown
amplifier for the garden array.
4 Connect Triad OD26 outdoor speakers to the SPEAKER OUT of the
Triad One and connect a Triad Garden Array GA10 Outdoor Sub
and GA4 Sats to the Crown amp as shown in Triad Garden Array
documentation (triadspkrs.co/gardenarray).
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INPUT
TROUBLESHOOTING
RESETTING THE TRIAD ONE
• 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
Triad One. Hold the ID button until the Status LED turns solid orange.
• Factory restore—Press and hold the FACTORY RESTORE button for
five seconds to restore the Triad One to its previous firmware image
and restore factory-default settings. The Status LED will blink white
rapidly when the factore restore begins.
Caution! The factory restore process will restore the Triad One to
a factory state and replace the firmware image with the factorydefault firmware.
LED TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Status LED= solid= flashing (4 Hz)
= flashing (2 Hz)
BootingAmplifier fault
Booting complete, has IP addressOver-temperature condition
Connected to DirectorAmplifier is clipping occasionally
Playing audio (white LED)
No IP addressUSB over-current condition
Firmware is updatingFactory restore in progress (white
Firmware update errorFactory restore error
= flashing (1/2 Hz)
Amplifer is clipping constantly
LED)
REGULATORY/SAFETY INFORMATION
To review regulatory information for your particular Triad products, see the
information located on the Triad website at: http://triadspkrs.co/reg.
WARRANTY
Limited 2-year Warranty. Go to http://triadspkrs.co/warranty for details.