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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
• Volume, bass, treble, 10-band parametric EQ, balance, loudness, and
mono summing
• Input gain for analog source input
• Audio sensing supports programmable events based on the presence
of audio
• Built-in EQ presets for Triad speakers
• Supports native Control4 streaming services including Pandora,
Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Sirius XM, Deezer, and iHeartradio
• Supports built-in Control4 digital media playback including My Music,
ShairBridge, and DLNA
SUPPORTED MODELS
• TS-SAMP-100-BL Triad One, Single Zone, High-Resolution Streaming
Amplifier in Black
• TS-SAMP-100-WH Triad One, Single Zone, High-Resolution Streaming
Amplifier in White
BOX CONTENTS
• Triad One
• AC power cord
• Phoenix connector for speaker wires
• Rear cover
FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
REAR PANEL
E
A
B
A
A ETHERNET—RJ-45 port for network connection. Used for device control,
device configuration, and digital audio streaming.
B
B USB—USB 2.0 port. Used for local media file storage.
C
C ID—Button used to identify the device in a Control4 system.
D
D FACTORY RESTORE—Button used to reset the amplifier to factory
settings.
E
E IR—Two 3.5 mm IR ports. Used to control devices such as a TV or local
AVR in a Control4 system.
F
F AUDIO IN—Two audio inputs. One RCA stereo input, one
S/PDIF or digital coax input. Digital inputs accept stereo PCM audio
only.
G
G AUDIO OUT— Line-level audio output. One stereo RCA connection and
one mono RCA connection for subwoofer out.
H
H SPEAKER OUT—Phoenix-style connector for speakers.
I
I Power plug port—AC power connection 100V – 240V,
50 - 60 Hz.
C
D
F G
FRONT PANEL
J
J Status LED—Logo LED shows power, boot, and device
status.
H I
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, ne
pas disposer les amplificateurs, ou tout autre équipement, les uns
sur les autres.
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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.
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• Connecting a single zone in a Control4 system
• 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
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