TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 (01) PDF Document

The box for the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 contains the following items:

• 8-Zone Power Amplifier

• IEC power cable

• Phoenix-style speaker connectors

• Rack-mount ears and screws

• Mono 3.5 mm 12V trigger cable

The TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 has the following features:

• Powerful amplification driven by ICEpower modules delivers a dynamic, high-resolution audio experience.

• Class-D amplification runs cool allowing you to stack one amplifier on top of the other.

• Bridgeable outputs provide double the amplification for areas that require more amplifier power.

• 1U height takes up half the rack space of other multi-room amplifiers.

• Fast wake from standby using 12V trigger from Triad Audio Matrix Switches-ideal for time-sensitive audio announcements and quick audio zone turn on.

• Standby mode saves energy by muting audio when not in use.

• Three power control options-12V trigger, audio sensing, or always on.

• Global input allows a single audio input to be linked to multiple amplifier outputs with a simple dip switch.

• Global output allows you to chain multiple amplifiers together to create large audio zones.

• Over-current protection prevents amplifier channels from overloading due to short circuits or incorrect wiring.

• Thermal protection shuts down amplifier channels if thermal limits are exceeded, preventing damage.

Please observe the following safety warnings when using the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100:

• Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids near the apparatus.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not install this device in a cabinet that is smaller than 20″ (50.8 cm) wide x 20″ (50.8 cm) deep x 12″ (30.5 cm) high. If you do, the device may overheat.

• The common signal of these speaker outputs must not be connected together or to any other common signal. Do not connect the L- and R- (negative) terminals together. Doing so will result in a fault condition and the amplifier will either shut down or not work properly.

• Connecting speaker wires or input cables while the amplifier is powered may cause electrical shock and could damage the amplifier. Unplug the power cord before making connections.

The front panel of the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 has the following LEDs:

• Zone Status LEDs: Lights blue when an amplifier zone is on, red if in overcurrent protection, and orange if in thermal shutdown.

• Power LED: Lights blue when the amplifier powers on.

• A. Power connector: Use the supplied power cord to connect power.

• B. 12V TRIGGER IN/OUT: Trigger input for 12V control of amplifier power. It connects to the trigger output of an audio matrix or other 12V trigger device. The trigger output chains 12V control to another amplifier’s trigger input.

• C. GLOBAL OUT: RCA connectors for a global line-level stereo audio out. Outputs whatever audio device is plugged into Zone 1 Input/GLOBAL IN.

• D. Zone 1 input/GLOBAL IN: RCA connectors for stereo line in. Can be used as a global audio input or input for zone 1. The GAIN dial is used to adjust the input level for zone 1 or global in. The recommended starting gain level is 6. The CLIP LED turns red when input gain is too high, causing the amplifier zone to clip.

• E. Zone 2-8 input: RCA connectors for stereo line in for zones 2-8. The GAIN dial is used to adjust the input level for each zone. The recommended starting gain level is 6. The CLIP LED turns red when input gain is too high for each zone, causing the amplifier zone to clip.

• F. BRIDGE MODE: Set switches to On to bridge left/right amplifier channels for a zone. When channels are bridged, use the RCA input labeled BRIDGE.

• G. LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT: Set switches to On to link a zone to the GLOBAL IN or set the ALL switch to On to link all zones to the GLOBAL IN.

• H. POWER MODE: Set to ON/12V/AUDIO to configure the amplifier’s power setting.

• I. ZONE OUTPUTS: Eight stereo zone outputs using eight stereo Phoenix-style connectors for speaker wiring connections.

To install the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 in a 1U rack space:

1. Attach the rack ears to the sides of the amplifier using the provided screws. The rack ears can be installed to the front or the back of the amplifier as needed.

2. Install the amplifier into the rack and connect the cabling.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, maintain adequate ventilation space to the sides of the amplifier. Amplifiers can be stacked vertically, but be sure not to place the amplifier next to other components or against the side of a cabinet. Doing so will block ventilation openings.

The TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 accepts stereo line-level audio connections to its input jacks. Each zone input will pass amplified audio to the respective zone speaker output. Alternatively, each zone can be linked individually to the GLOBAL IN (shared with input 1).

1. Connect the audio cables to the ZONE INPUTS (1-8) audio input jacks.

2. (Optional) To use the global input, connect the audio cable to GLOBAL IN (input 1) and link speaker outputs to the GLOBAL IN by moving the dip switch up for that zone to the ON position. The first switch on the LINK TO GLOBAL INPUT is labeled ALL. Set this switch to ON to link every output of the amplifier to GLOBAL IN (input 1).

3. (Optional) Connect an audio cable to the GLOBAL OUT to duplicate the audio source connected to the GLOBAL IN and pass that audio to another amplifier.

To connect stereo speakers to the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100:

1. Remove the speaker connector.

2. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker connector and reinsert the speaker connector into the amplifier.

CAUTION: Check the polarity of the speakers and wires before connecting to the amplifier.

To connect speakers in a bridged configuration to increase power:

1. Set the BRIDGE MODE dipswitch, if needed, for each zone by moving the dip switch up for that zone to the ON position.

2. Connect the + terminal from the speaker to the + terminal of the left channel (L).

3. Connect the – terminal from the speaker to the – terminal of the right channel (R) on the amplifier. The two terminals for a bridged pair of speakers are marked by + BRIDGE -.

In bridged mode, both amplifier channels will output the same audio. A mono source can be connected to the Bridge input to create a bridged mono output, or a stereo source can be connected to two Bridge inputs (using two zones) to create a bridged stereo output.

To set the amplifier to be always on:

1. Slide the POWER MODE switch to ON.

In this mode, the amplifier will always be on unless the power cord is unplugged or the power switch by the power cord is toggled off.

To set up the amplifier to be controlled by a 12V trigger:

1. Slide the POWER MODE switch to 12V.

2. Connect the 12V trigger cable from the trigger device to 12V TRIGGER IN.

3. (Optional) Connect 12V TRIGGER OUT to another amplifier to link their power control together.

In this mode, the amplifier will turn on when a 12V signal is present on the 12V Trigger Input jack. All amplifier zones turn on when a 12V trigger is received in 12V Power Mode.

To set up the amplifier to be turned on by audio sensing:

1. Slide the POWER MODE switch to AUDIO.

In this mode, the amplifier will turn on when an audio signal is sensed on the audio input. Only the amplifier zone that senses audio will turn on when in Audio Power Mode.

To perform a power reset on the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100, remove the power cord and replace the power cord to power cycle the device.

If the amplifier will not turn on, check the Power Mode switch. Try changing the Power Mode switch to ON.

The LED troubleshooting guide for the TRIAD TS-PAMP8-100 is as follows:

• Amplifier is powered on, in standby: The Power LED is blue, and the Zone Status LEDs are off.

• Amplifier zone(s) are on: The Power LED is blue, and the corresponding Zone Status LED(s) are blue.

• Zone(s) are in over-current protection: The corresponding Zone Status LED(s) are red.

• Zone(s) are in thermal shutdown: The corresponding Zone Status LED(s) are orange.