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HelpfulUInformation - Triad RackAmp 700 DSP
RackAmps.
RackAmp 700 has many significant changes from previous Triad RackAmps. They are highlighted in bold italic.
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speakers.com. Press front standby button to temporarily disable amp in all Power On Methods
except Manual; light flashes blue to show amp is disabled. This no longer turns Power On
Method to Manual. To resume normal function, press front Standby button again. Solid blue
light shows amp is ON. Red lighto shows ampoisoino Standby"oFlashing red indicates amp is in Protection.
USERu2
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enter
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LFE
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R
SPEAKER INPUT
INPUT
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8 ohm Mini & Bronze subs only.
Protection - No output? Front panel light ring flashes red when amp is in protection. Press any button for the display to show
protection mode (short, thermal,over voltage). Check subwoofer speaker cable for shorts and check amp for inadequate ventilation. If
hot, power amp OFF and let it cool down (can take up to 30 min). Reset RackAmp 700 DSP by switching off its Mains power
switch, next to back panel power cord, for 30+ seconds. Questions? Contact Triad sales & support at 1.800.666.6316.
OUTPUT
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LL
L
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filtered & delayed either for bass management & time alignment of 2-channel systems or for multiple subs to produce different
parts of the bass spectrum.
SPEAKER INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
USB
ETHERNET
LV TRIGGER
INFRARED
SPEAKER INPUT
B
RackUInstallation.
New on the RackAmp 700 DSP is speaker level input
Installorackoearsowithopre-packaged screws. Keep ventilation
slots clear for airflow, particularly right front top & bottom.
Menus - Menu changes now affect all inputs: RCA (unbalanced), XLR (Balanced) and Speaker inputs can now be filtered.
Menu changes occur in real time. What you see is what you hear. All changes are saved instantly and automatically. Volume
changes are no longer volatile. User Volume default is still 00dB but switching amp to Standby no longer resets Volume to
default. User Volume should now be used for permanent gain matching; there is no Input Gain adjustment in Installer Menu.
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Presets change sound to suit your circumstances. Default Preset is Normal (identical to previous model's Reference Preset).
Cinema Preset boosts bottom end at 40Hz for extra oomph during movies. Night preset reduces deep subwoofer frequencies under
35Hz as a courtesy to family, friends, and neighbors. User 1, User 2, and User 3 custom presets are configured via IP (only) for
special circumstances or different listeners using 2 parametric filters & a separate default Volume per User Preset. The amplifier
maintains its preset when put into standby. For repeatability, calibrate to default Normal preset.
INPUT
LFE
+
4Ω minimum
L
L
R
INPUT
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OUTPUT
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R
SPEAKER INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
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INFRARED
INFRARED
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INPUT
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RackAmp 700 DSP drives speaker loads of 4 ohms or higher. Use with 8 ohm Mini & Bronze subs only, as singles or in pairs.
Advanced Features: To set up 6 Band Room EQ & 3 User Presets via computer IP, connect via LAN or directly using
standard Ethernet Cable. See "IP Setup and Advanced Features" document on our website, www.TriadSpeakers.com.
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Firmware Updates can be made in the field. Contact Triad for information.
Specifications - 700 Watts; 3.5 Amps/220VAC, 7 Amps/110; 10AL250VP Fuse; 3mS latency.
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RackAmpU7VVUDSPUQuickUStartUGuideULUPE
05.02.2016
RackWmpAHxxA:SP
FeaturesFandFBenefitsA - Triad RackAmp 700 DSP
Significant changes from previous Triad RackAmps are highlighted in bold italic.
Powerful RackAmp 700 DSP Class D amplifierA technologyA providesA
superiorA bass2A setup2 calibration2A andA controlBA ItAteamsA withA TriadA
subwoofers, singly or in multiples,A toA produceA extended2A high1impact2A
&AexplosiveA bassA forA moviesA plusA nuanced &A detailedA bassA forAmusicBAA
YouAwillAhearAtheAdifferenceB
Performance -F F Now with 700 Watts & built-in EQ profiles for
Triad's complete current subwoofer line to ensureApeakAperformance forA
eachATriad modelB New Flat setting lets it drive any subwoofer.
InstallerFMenu
TRIADLSPEAKERSLINC
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CINEMA
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remoteAcontrolAorAfrontApanel
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Select Bronze SlimSub for
all current Bronze Slim Sub
Models. Flat has no EQ or
Sub HighPass Filter set.
Speaker Level Input s - Let you add subs to any system, even house music.
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impact2 dynamics2 and accuracy when allAyour subwoofersAworkAtogetherB
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Changes are permanent, not
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5, 10, 20, 30, 60 minutes
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DynamicF MenuwF FMenuAchangesAtakeAeffectA instantly so you hearAchangesA
asAyouAmakeAthemBAAll changes are now saved instantly.
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andFSaving:
OBAAFrontA panelA displayAandAmenusAaccess a broad array of DSP filters &
control options toArefine system performanceAand integrationB Available
manually and with IR remote control.
2-Channel Bass Management with Crossovers and Delay (time alignment)
on Unbalanced and now on Balanced Line Outputs improves the sound of
your 2-channel music system.
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BalancedF InputF &F Output -FRackWmpA HxxA:SPA mates withA high1endAmultichannel and 2 channel systems using Balanced XLR connectionsB
TBA ForA ultimate set up via computer2A use any modern web browser over
IP toAcustom-tailorA everyA aspectA ofA RackWmpA HxxA :SP. IP lets you set
up & calibrate your system remotely when your amp is not in your
listening room. IP also gives you 2 Advanced Features: Create one Room
EQ profile with 6 manual PEQ filters to optimize your sub(s) to your room.
Customize up to 3 User presets, each with two additional parametric
filters and preset volumes, for different listening styles & circumstances.
CurrentLSubLModelLEQ
ULBronzeLSlimSubLLY
OFF
MUTE
EnergyF StarF CompliantF -FHighA efficiency savesAenergyA andA moneyB
NBA UseA RackWmpA HxxA :SP as1isA forA high1performance plug1&1playB
ShowsAselectedAsubAmodelAEQA
profileBAChange the selected
sub to any current Triad
model. Flat has no EQ.
PEQ
back
Size - Taking up just a single rack space (1RU), RackAmp 700 DSP saves
rack and shelf space.
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