Triad RackAmp DSP v2 - User Manual

RackAmp DSP v2 Quick Start Guide - P1
DSP V2.0 2015.03.19
RackAmp DSP v2
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Unpacking / Contents
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Rack Ear Installation
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Remove Display Cover
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Preprocessor LFE
or A/V Receiver OUT
RED BLACK
To single 4/8 ohm or dual
8 ohm subwoofers only.
Daisy chain multiple amps by sending
source signal from Thru(puts) or Line
Outs to the next amp’s Inputs.
INFRARED
Output
INFRARED
IR Input - Accepts feed from IR distribution using cables with 3.5 mm plugs.
Plugged Input disables front panel IR eye. Daisy-chain IR to multiple
RackAmps from IR Output to next amp's IR Input.
Output (to subwoofer), Inputs, AC Cord
INFRAR
Output
12 Volt Trigger – Via snap-in/pull out phoenix connector. Input from low
voltage (5-20V) trigger source. Daisy-chain LV Output to next amp’s Input.
Connections
Important RackAmp DSP v2 Rev Info - Hardware 2.0 / Firmware 1.7
When first powered up or after Factory Reset, you MUST pick the Triad subwoofer model the amp will drive. Once confirmed
it can only be changed in the Installer Setup Menu. Triad InWall & InCeiling subwoofer model names are labeled on their front baffles.
Default POWER ON METHOD is AUTO. For IR ON & OFF commands to work, change Power ON
Method to IR. To force the amp ON or OFF to Standby regardless of Power On Method, press &
hold Standby power button 4 seconds. This also forces the Power On Method to MANUAL.
Quick Start Guide Setup instructions are for typical multichannel Home Theater applications with AV Receiver or
Preamp-processor. For more detailed setup info or other applications read or download “SubAmp DSP Installers Manual v1.5-1.6-2.0”
online at http://www.triadspeakers.com/products/product_manuals/triad_dsp_manuals.zip.
Triad RackAmp DSP v2 drives speaker loads of 4 ohms or greater. The only subs useable in pairs on one RackAmp 350 are
special order 8 ohm InCeiling Mini/8, Mini FlexSub, InWall or InCeiling Bronze, & InWall Bronze/4 SlimSubs, all labelled 8 ohms.
Menu changes occur in real time. What you see is what you hear. User Menu changes are saved instantly and automatically.
Installer Setup Menu changes are saved when the Back button is pressed. If the amp powers down while in the Installer Setup Menu,
changes will not be saved. When switched to 12V Trigger POWER ON METHOD, the amp will not power OFF to Standby until you
BACK out of the Installer Setup Menu.
Only unbalanced Left & Right Line Inputs can be LOW PASS FILTERed. LFE and Balanced Inputs cannot.
LFE & Balanced Thru(puts) pass thru their respective Inputs without DSP menu changes or adjustments.
Left & Right Line Outs can HIGH PASS FILTER & DELAY Line Inputs – to cross over and time align 2-channel Main speakers.
IR (Infrared) Input accepts IR distribution; IR Pass Thru is for daisy chaining IR to multiple amps.
For repeatability, calibrate to the REF Preset. Changes made to User Menu are saved immediately except for VOLUME
(see below) and NIGHT PRESET. When NIGHT PRESET is selected, amp reverts to the previously selected PRESET after
the amp is unpowered or switched to Standby.
User Menu VOLUME changes are temporary & volatile, reverting to calibrated 00dB when the amp is unplugged, switched to
STANDBY or when another preset is selected. Make permanent level changes either in your AV Receiver/Pre-pro or in
RackAmp’s INPUT GAIN LEVEL in the Installer Setup Menu.
V2 RackAmps automatically adjust to AC Line voltages from 110V to 240V. The only change necessary is an IEC power
cord appropriate for local conditions. Fuse values do not change. There are no internal fuses. The only accessible fuse is
at the bottom of the IEC power cord socket.
Max Power Draw, Fuses, & Heat - 350 DSP: 3.15 Amps @ 500 W AC In, 1707 BTU/Hr; 600 DSP: 6.3 Amps @ 700W AC in, 2390 BTU/Hr.
LOWPASS FILTER default is LFE which bypasses the filter. This is recommended when the amp is used with bass management from
an AVR or Pre-pro.
Latency (Processing time delay from input to output) is just 1.5 mS.
If there is no output, the amp may have gone into protection. Check your speaker line for shorts, correct if necessary, and reset
RackAmp by disconnecting AC power for at least 30 seconds.
IP computer interface lets you set-up the amp from a different room and access advanced features (6 Band Parametric EQ
and 2 adjustable Presets). IP control cannot power the amp ON & OFF from Standby. For IP details, see our document RackAmp
IP Instructions v2.0 - IP
Setup & Features.doc on the Subwoofers SUPPORT page of our website http://www.triadspeakers.com/
support.html#sub or contact Triad Support at 800-666-6316 or Service at 503-517-2668.
Installer Setup Menu BOUNDARY EQ compensates for response errors caused by sub location. Keep default MIDWALL if sub is located
within 2 ft of a wall/floor intersection, select CORNER if within 2 ft of a corner, and INROOM if more than 2 ft from a wall or corner.

Summary

RackAmp DSP v2 Revision Information

Power On Method Configuration

Configuring amp power on/off methods including AUTO, IR, and MANUAL.

Quick Start Setup Guide

Setup instructions for typical home theater applications with AV Receiver or Preamp-processor.

Speaker Load Compatibility

Specifies compatible speaker loads (4 ohms or greater) and exceptions for paired subs.

Menu Change Behavior

Describes real-time saving of User Menu changes and conditions for Installer Menu saves.

Line Input Filtering

Details that only unbalanced Left & Right Line Inputs support Low Pass Filtering.

LFE and Balanced Input Passthrough

LFE and Balanced Inputs pass through without DSP alteration or adjustment.

Line Output Crossover and Delay

Left & Right Line Outs can High Pass Filter and Delay Line Inputs for 2-channel systems.

Calibration Preset

Recommendation to calibrate to the REF Preset for repeatable setup and adjustments.

User Menu Volume Behavior

User Menu volume changes are temporary and revert upon power cycling or preset change.

AC Voltage Compatibility

RackAmps automatically adjust to AC line voltages from 110V to 240V.

Power Draw, Fuses, and Heat

Details maximum power draw, fuse information, and heat output for DSP v2 models.

Default Lowpass Filter Setting

Default Lowpass Filter setting is LFE, which bypasses the filter for AVR/Pre-pro use.

Processing Latency

Specifies the processing latency from input to output as 1.5 mS.

Troubleshooting No Output

Guidance on troubleshooting no output by checking speaker lines and resetting the amp.

IP Computer Interface Setup

Information on using the IP computer interface for remote setup and advanced features.

Boundary EQ Setup

Explains Boundary EQ settings (InRoom, MidWall, Corner) for compensating room response errors.

Amplifier Connections and Ports

Unpacking and Rack Ear Installation

Unpacking Contents

Details the items included in the amplifier package for unpacking.

Rack Ear Installation

Instructions for installing the rack ears onto the amplifier unit.

Display Cover Removal

Procedure for removing the display cover from the amplifier.

RackAmp DSP v2 Features and Benefits

High Efficiency Amplifier

Combines Class A/B performance with Class D efficiency for superior bass and low heat.

Wattage and Space Saving

Offers 350 & 600 Watt amplifiers in a 1 Rack Space High design for space efficiency.

Energy Star Compliance

High efficiency design saves energy and money with low heat output.

Input and Output Options

Features balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs for compatibility with high-end systems.

Convenient Setup Methods

Supports Plug and Play, EZ Menu, and IP Set-up for easy and advanced configuration.

Boundary EQ for Room Placement

Compensates for room placement errors (InRoom, MidWall, Corner) for optimal performance.

Multi-Subwoofer Setup

Combines delay and input gain adjustments for optimizing multiple subwoofers as a team.

2-Channel Crossover and Delay

Enables crossover and time alignment for 2-channel systems via line outputs.

Multiple Power;Control Options

Offers Auto-sense, LV Trigger, IR, and Manual power-on methods for system integration.

Six User Selectable Presets

Provides six presets for various conditions, including two custom installer-adjustable presets.

Dynamic Menu Setup

Setup changes take effect instantly, allowing users to hear adjustments as they are made.

IP Addressable Computer Interface

Allows remote setup, calibration, room EQ, and custom presets via IP.

Initial Power On and Subwoofer Selection

Amplifier Menus and Setup Navigation

Menu Navigation and Operation

Guide to using cursor and enter buttons for navigating menus and saving changes.

User Menu Options

Details settings available in the User Menu, including Mute, Volume, Presets, and Display Brightness.

Installer Menu Options

Provides access to advanced settings like IP Address, Subwoofer EQ, Power On Methods, and Reset.

Triad RackAmp DSP v2 Specifications

General

Brand	Triad
Model	RackAmp DSP v2
Category	Amplifier
Language	English