LYNGDORF TDAI-3400 Tear Down The Living Room Walls Owner’s Manual

LYNGDORF TDAI-3400 Tear Down The Living Room Walls

Specifications

• Model: TDAI-3400
• Owner’s Manual: Included
• Table of Contents: March 2022

Welcome

• Congratulations on your purchase of the Lyngdorf Audio TDAI-3400 fully digital amplifier with RoomPerfect™.
• With this purchase, you have joined the ranks of an elite group of people who believe that perfect sound is more than a luxury. It’s a requirement. The TDAI-3400 will deliver an audio experience that will far exceed your expectations. We thank you for placing your confidence in Lyndora Audio.
• This manual will give you an overview of how to set up your system.
• Please read the manual carefully to better understand the capabilities of your TDAI-3400. For more in-depth information about the technologies used in Lyngdorf Audio products, please visit www.lyngdorf.com.

Compliance

WEEE
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have issued the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. The purpose of the Directive is to prevent waste of electrical and electronic equipment and to promote reuse, recycling, and other forms of waste recovery. Lyngdorf products and the accessories packed with them are subject to the WEEE Directive. Please dispose of any waste materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Products and equipment which must be collected for reuse, recycling, and other forms of recovery are marked with the icon of the crossed-out waste receptacle.

FCC

• Lyngdorf products and accessories comply with parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Equipment marketed to a consumer must can comply with the necessary regulations in the configuration in which the equipment is marketed.

Pre-Installation

• Please read all material carefully prior to installation. If you need additional assistance, contact your Lyngdorf Audio representative.

Unpacking the Product

• Carefully remove the unit and accessory kit from the carton and check for shipping damage. Contact the shipper and your Lyngdorf Audio representative immediately if the unit bears any sign of damage.

Warning

• Never rest the TDAI-3400 on the front, as the volume wheel cannot handle the weight!
• Keep the shipping carton and all packing material for future use. If this unit is shipped without the original packing, damage could occur and void the warranty.

Inventory
Check the list below to ensure that all necessary product components have been delivered. Report all discrepancies to your Lyngdorf Audio representative immediately.

• Owner’s manual
• Power cord
• Remote
• Microphone
• Microphone stand
• Microphone cable
• Microphone adaptor (XLR to mini-jack)

Operating Voltage
Lyngdorf Audio products must be connected to the mains power. The TDAI-3400 will not automatically detect the voltage, so check and set the operating voltage on the switch next to the mains plug.

Ventilation Requirements
The TDAI-3400 does not have a built-in fan, nor does it require special measures to ensure proper heat dissipation. It should be placed according to these guidelines

• It should always have at least one inch / 25mm of free space on all sides.
• It should be placed in an environment free of excessive heat.

Home Automation System Integration

• The TDAI-3400 is compatible with home automation systems via the RS232 and network connector on the rear socket panel. The TDAI-3400’s trigger connections can also be programmed for use in a home automation system.

IP Control

• Connect the TDAI-3400 to your local network. Pressing the OK button on the remote and toggling through settings, the TDAI-3400 will display the IP address allocated to the TDAI-3400.
• Open a TCP connection on port 84 and use the same protocol as on the serial interface. Use Telnet, Putty, or a similar program to open the TCP connection.

Preparing the TDAI-3400 for Mounting in a Rack

• The TDAI-3400 processor is equipped from the factory with feet for free-standing placement, but a rackmount is available as optional accessories. (Accessory item number 900008101)

Front Panel

• Left to Right:
• Display
• Dial for changing source. Long push for entering the menu system
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas
• 1 x USB A media input and software update
• 1 x Microphone input for RoomPerfectTM calibration
• 1 x Headphone output
• Dial for Volume Control
• Standby switch

On the back of the TDAI-3400, you will find a range of input and output connectors:

Hot tips

• The display can show further information, for example IP address, input format and sample rate of the incoming signal, and a peak level meter. Use the Info button on the remote control to toggle through these options.
• The display will show a blinking dot in the volume level number, in case the signal through the output stage is clipped. This indicates that your speakers are at risk for overload due to distortion

Rear Panel

Top Row / Left to Right

• Optional Module with 1 x phono (MM), 2 x single ended, and 1 x balanced analog audio inputs
• Optional Module with 1 x TV HDMI output and 3 HDMI inputs, all 4K /HDR compatible
• Speaker Outputs

Low Row / Left to Right

• 2 x single ended analog audio inputs
• 1 x single ended analog audio output
• 1 x balanced analog audio output
• 1 x USB B streaming audio input
• 1 x AES/EBU digital audio input
• 2 x coaxial digital audio inputs
• 3 x optical digital audio inputs
• 1 x coaxial digital audio output
• 1 x USB A connector for music file playback, software updating, etc.
• 1 x SD card slot for storing backup data /SD Card is included
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector for connection to local network
• 1 x RS-232 connector for serial control of the unit
• 1 x trigger input and 1 x trigger output
• 1 x Main voltage connector with input voltage selector and mains switch

Note : USB ports require FAT32 formatted drives

Remote Control
The TDAI-3400 comes with a dedicated remote control, which can operate both with radio frequencies (Bluetooth LFE) and infrared control (IR).

• Display Changes the read-out on the front display.
• Turn the TDAI-3400 on and into standby.
• Info Reveals further information on the front display
• Trim Adjusts Balance and Bass / Treble levels.
• Up/Down Move up and down in menus.
• Browse available settings in a menu.
• Toggle between the available RoomPerfect™ filters.
• Left/Right Move left and right in menus.
• Toggle between neutral and the available voicings.
• Select Select a menu and store a selected setting.
• Back/Exit Return to the previous menu.
• Menu Access the user menu.

Turn volume up and down.
Mute and unmute the sound send to the headphones
Mute and unmute the sound in the speakers.
SRC +/- Toggle between activated sources.
Play/pause the currently playing track in the media player.
Skip in the current playlist in the media player.

Not used buttons and functions: Green, Yellow, Red Musical Notes Mic

How to Pair Remote Control in Bluetooth Mode
The TDAI-3400 remote has both an Infrared (IR) and Bluetooth (BT) mode, and the TDAI-3400 will automatically connect to the remote control through Bluetooth. (the indicator on the remote lights up in green)
If Bluetooth operation is problematic for your setup, you can force the TDAI-3400 to use IR connection only as follows:

1. On the remote, simultaneously push and hold “Select” and “1”.
2. Release the buttons when the red light starts blinking.

Reactivate the Bluetooth connectivity by using “Select” and “2”. The TDAI-3400 will now automatically connect to the remote in Bluetooth mode, and when the remote is operated, the green light will appear.

Remote Control Application
For Android and IOS based phones you will be able to download the Lyngdorf Remote application, which will allow you to handle the operation of your TDAI-3400 – see below examples.

• Select input, listening position and voicing directly, and see the signal information in the volume wheel, which you can operate like you operate the volume on the amplifier itself.
• Top left icon will access the connection settings for selecting the Lyngdorf product to be controlled, and open for the web interface for accessing the setup.
• The “up” icon top left will open the interface for the internal media player. The “power” icon top right will turn the amplifier on or off.
• Select input, listening position and voicing directly, and see the signal information in the volume wheel, which you can operate like you operate the volume on the amplifier itself. When using the internal media player album information will appear, when available.

The “settings” icon top left will access the connection settings for selecting the Lyngdorf product to be controlled, and open for the web interface for accessing the setup.

• The “up ” icon top left will open the interface for streaming music.

• The “power” icon top right will turn the amplifier on or off.

• Using the vTuner menu will allow you to play all radio stations available on the internet.

• Through the website you can save up to 10 stations as pre-sets, which are directly available from the input selector on the front or through the Lyngdorf Remote Application.

Discover the TDAI-3400 setup page

• When the TDAI-3400 is connected to your local network you can connect to your TDAI-3400 in different ways:
• Use the Lyngdorf remote application to discover the device and enter the homepage. In the setup menu, you will be able to find the network device address and a direct link to the setup page on your internet browser.
• If you do not want to install the Remote Control Application, you can type the following in a browser on any device on your network: tdai3400.local.
• The homepage will display all the operations, which are available through the Remote App as well as all setup options available through the menu system of the TDAI-3400.
• The interface for the media player is available in the bottom section. The advanced bass and treble adjustments are for the overall sound of your system. We will also draw your attention to the pre-equalization
• available in the output settings, which can be used to correct the sound prior to RoomPerfect™ calibration – and the Voicings available, which can be dedicated to specific sources, like having more bass on Action Movies or decreasing high frequencies on noisy radio stations.

Initial Setup Procedure

Set up the TDAI-3400 integrated amplifier by following these steps:

1. Connect the speakers to the Speaker Output connectors.

2. Connect all external equipment, audio and video, mains power, etc. to the TDAI-3400.

3. If possible, connect the TDAI-3400 to your local network with an ethernet cable.

4. Switch on the mains switch on the back of the TDAI-3400.
   The TDAI-3400 will boot the internal computer and go into Stand-By.

5. Switch on the TDAI-3400.

• The TDAI-3400 will initially want to connect to your local network.
• If connected by network cable (LAN) the TDAI-3400 will automatically connect and display the IP network reference.

For using iPhone or iPad
If no wired network is attached, the TDAI-3400 will want to connect via WIFI – referring to “Apple Wi-Fi Accessory Configuration”.

1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your iPhone/iPad – and you will find the TDAI-3400 under “Setup New Airplay Speaker”.
2. Change the device name of your TDAI-3400, press Next, and the TDAI-3400 will copy the Wi-Fi settings from your phone

For using Android phone or tablet

• The TDAI-3400 will establish a soft access point. Type 192.168.110.42 in your browser to access the manual Wi-Fi setup.
• Without iPhone/iPad you can manually enter all data or use the WPS function to pair the TDAI-3400 with your Wi-Fi router. (Select WPS and go and press the WPS button on your router) You can now choose to continue the setup via the display or via web interface (see next page)
• Access the speaker setup guide and verify your setup by selecting your speaker types Settings can be modified later under the Output Menu.
• Access the RoomPerfect™ setup guide and calibrate your speaker setup. See later section.
• If you at any point do not want to continue doing setup or calibration, then exit the menu by a long push on the menu button. The TDAI-3400 will now have a basic stereo setup, and you can play music

Menu Structure TDAI-3400

1. Only Accessible if 2nd speaker setup has been added.
2. Only Accessible if Routing is not OFF.
3. Only Accessible if routing is Crossover.
4. Only Accessible if RP Guide has been performed.
5. Only accessible if CEC enabled.
6. Only accessible if WIFI enabled and connected.
7. Only accessible if WIFI enabled.

Home Screen / IP Interface

• Installation and Operation via IP Interface
• With the TDAI-3400 connected to your local network, on the remote press INFO twice to reveal the IP address allocated by the router. Open a browser and write the IP address to access the TDAI-3400.
• If you are using an apple product you can also access the device by entering http://tdai3400.local/ in your browser.
• As default the TDAI-3400 will use a dynamic IP address. If you want to use a static IP address, you can set this at any time in the Network Setup menu.
• If the TDAI-3400 is still in initial setup, you will be guided through the procedure just like on the display operation.
• The HOME screen refers to the daily operation as performed with the remote control. The page displays selected input and formats and you can control the volume setting.
• The HEADPHONES section can be accessed, when headphones are connected to the TDAI-3400 on the front panel connector. Here you can adjust volume settings and mute the output.
• The SETUP section will be described in the following pages.
• The interface for controlling the built-in media streamer is found in the bottom section of this page. For information about the use of the interface see section for Streaming Setup.

Hot tip
On your mobile device, the Home Screen page of your amplifier can be saved as an icon for swift access to operation of the TDAI-3400.

• Input Setup
  In the Input setup menu, you can adjust the settings for the signal coming from each input.

• Input name
  You can change the name to refer to the equipment connected to the input

• Enable input
  Enables and disables individual inputs so you do not have to scroll through unused inputs.

Enable theater mode

• Turns the amplifier into a dedicated power amplifier for the source to this input. This mode bypasses the volume control. A speaker icon will show up in the front display. This mode might be selected if you are using the TDAI-3400 in a home theater setup where it is used to power and calibrate the front speakers and/or subwoofer. Connect your home theater processor to the selected input. When selecting other inputs, the amplifier returns to the last used volume.

Warning
Maximum volume level. Do NOT test this mode with a CD player or similar unregulated signals! In this mode the TDAI-3400 will get very hot, and good ventilation is required!

Sensitivity
Enables you to match the levels of other inputs. Can be adjusted up to +24dB.

Voicing
Select the default Voicing. See later section for designing Voicings.

Input delay (Lipsync offset)
Set delay time in milliseconds to ensure that the video and audio signals are played back simultaneously.

Preset vTuner station
When selecting vTuner Internet radio stations for presets, they will automatically appear as inputs. (The interface for controlling the built-in media streamer with vTuner is found in the bottom section of the HOME page)

Note
To save changes, you must press “Save” after making changes to a single input. Do not go to the next input before saving changes.

Output Setup

• The output setup menu will display the recommended filter settings from the selection of speakers and subwoofer from your initial Guided Speaker Setup. In this section you can change the setup of speaker and line level outputs to your preferences.

• Selecting a Lyngdorf speaker will load an equalizing filter designed to optimize the performance of this speaker in relation to the selection of sub speaker selected. Selecting “Custom” will open new settings allowing you to design your own equalizing filter.
  

• To reveal all directly controlled features, select “Custom” speakers and “Advanced” in the output setup.

Main out / main speakers
Select the speakers connected to the speaker outputs of the TDAI-3400:

• Standard Stereo : For a pair of loudspeakers.

• Lyngdorf presets : For a pair of Lyngdorf loudspeakers, optimizing their performance with pre-set sound equalizing, crossover, and filters.

• None : For using the TDAI-3400 as a pre-amp when no loudspeakers are connected.

• Custom : For a pair of loudspeakers, optimizing their performance with different settings. The following options can be set:

• Full range lets the signal pass unfiltered (full frequency bandwidth).

• Crossover, High Pass Filter removes the frequencies below the set crossover frequency. Crossover, Low Pass Filter removes the frequencies above the set crossover frequency.

• Level lowers the main output level relative to the line output level.

• Eq allows custom sound equalizing for the main speakers.

• Distance allows distance alignment (for example from the listening position to left and right speakers).

WARNINGS

• The speaker output channels cannot be used together in “Bridge Mode”. Never bridge the speaker outputs with another amplifier.
• Never connect the speaker outputs to the “High Level” inputs of a subwoofer. Never run the amplifier without speaker load unless main output is set to “None”.

Line out / sub speakers
Select how the line outputs will be used. Analog and digital outputs can have their individual setup.

• None : When analog or digital line outputs are not used (main loudspeakers only).
• Lyngdorf presets : For using Lyngdorf woofer models, optimizing their performance with pre-set sound equalizing, crossover, and filters, with the possibility to edit these settings.
• Advanced : For using the analog or digital line outputs, for example when connecting subwoofers, external amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, recording devices, external DACs or ADCs, or multiroom systems.

The following options can be set

• Off when the analog output or the digital output is not used.
• Full range lets the signal pass unfiltered (full frequency bandwidth).
• Crossover, High Pass Filter removes the frequencies below the set crossover frequency. Crossover, Low Pass Filter removes the frequencies above the set crossover frequency.
• Tape Out bypasses RoomPerfectTM, Voicings, and volume level regulation.
• Level lowers the level of this output relative to the main speaker output.
• Eq allows custom sound equalizing for this output.
• Mono allows to set the signal to mono for this output.
• Output level control sets this output to either follow the main speaker’s volume level (Regulated) or to play at full volume level, independent from the main speakers (Full Scale). Warning: Full Scale means
• maximum output level, which can overload and damage the connected device or speaker.
• Delay settings allows distance alignment (for example from the listening position to the subwoofer) and taking a signal delay into account (for example DSP latency of an external amplifier or subwoofer).

2nd speaker setup

• Here you have the option to store a second speaker setup. This will allow you to test another setup or to store and keep two calibrated setups for general use – example: with and without a subwoofer.
• Enabling this will start the Guided Speaker Setup for the 2nd speaker setup. When complete, the menu item Speaker Setup will be available in the main menu, allowing you to easily switch between the two setups.

Enable limiter

• Normally increasing the volume setting of any amplifier above the nominal specification will allow for higher levels – just with higher distortion levels. Enabling the limiter will ensure that no matter the overall volume setting, the output stage of the TDAI-3400 will never exceed specified distortion levels.

Routing
The available settings are:

• Full range allows the signal to pass unfiltered.
• Crossover will open for other menus for specifying the signal routing

Level

• Reduce the signal level for this output with up to 24 dB to match the levels of other output channels.

Eq

• Select any of the built-in equalizer filters or select “Custom” for designing your own filter to optimize the sound from your speakers. See the chapter Voicings, for input as to the design of filters.

Filter

• Sets the type of crossover filter to be applied to this output
• High pass : Removes the frequencies below the crossover frequency.
• Low pass : Removes the frequencies above the crossover frequency.

Filter Type
Sets the type of crossover to be applied to this output

• LR (Linkwitz Riley): 2nd, 4th or 8th order.
• BW (Butterworth): 1st, 2nd or 4th order.

The references LR and BW refers to the inventors of these crossover designs. The filter order refers to how steep the filter slopes are. This subject is too complicated to describe in detail in this manual. We refer to external crossover filter literature for further information.

Frequency (Hz)

• Sets the crossover point for the filter type selected. For traditional setups the frequency should be the same for both Main and Line outputs.

Verify speaker setup

• This function will send out a signal to each speaker for verifying the wiring against the chosen setup.

Tips for setting up speakers

Stereo triangle
You can use the stereo triangle as a good rule of thumb when determining where to place your speakers. The distance between the speakers should be the same as the distance from your listening position to both speakers.

Tip : You can reduce reflections from the hard floors and hard surface walls by positioning a carpet,painting, a bookshelf, or other furnishings between you and the speakers. These objects act as diffusers.

Find the position of the diffusers by having someone hold a mirror flat against the wall or floor. When you can see the speaker in the mirror from the listening position, you have found the optimal position for the diffuser.

Speaker placement / Traditional box speakers

• For an optimal listening experience with a RoomPerfect™ calibration, we recommend placing your speakers against the wall, opposite from your preferred listening position.
• This will ensure the wall reflection and the direct sound will reach your ears at the same time, giving you perfect timing.
• If your speakers have a bass-reflex port on the back, you should allow for a 5cm/2in clearance to the back wall. This will ensure the bassreflex port will still work as intended.

Subwoofer placement

• With a single subwoofer, we recommend placing the subwoofer against the wall between the main speakers.
• With two subwoofers, you should position one in each front corner, in line with the main speakers.

Note : As the Phase, Cut-Off Frequency and Level is now controlled by the TDAI-3400, you should set the controls of connected subwoofer(s) to neutral: Phase: 0. Cut-Off: Maximum. Level: 50% of maximum. When connecting the Lyngdorf boundary woofers, you should connect the analog outputs to the BYPASS input of the woofer.

Measuring distances

• When measuring the distance to your main speakers, measure from the preferred listening position (the focus position) to the front of the speakers.

• When measuring the distance to a subwoofer, measure from the preferred listening position to the back corner of the subwoofer.

Note : Always perform a new RoomPerfect™ calibration when you have changed settings in the Output setup.

Introduction to RoomPerfect™

• It is very difficult to design a perfect listening environment with a symmetrical setup and a perfect reverberation time without vibrating surfaces like windows. A traditional setup of speakers requires uneven distances to back and side walls to avoid having the reflections arrive to the listening position at the same time, as this would have a negative effect to the frequency response. Having strong reflections after each other is though causing smearing of the sound and reduces the overall dynamic performance.

• RoomPerfect™ is designed to analyze and correct for the negative effects that the listening room has on the speaker sound. Correcting the frequency response only, the setup of speakers should focus on having the optimal dynamic performance by positioning all speakers as close to the back wall as possible – and the sub(s) preferably into the front corners of the room Other correction systems will at their best offer a range of target curves for the calibration, whereas RoomPerfect™ will identify the sound properties of your speakers and use these for the calibration.
  RoomPerfect™ is therefore not just an equalizer, but in fact the only true room correction system.

• If you want to change the target curve (the tonal balance of your speakers) for the calibration, you can enter your own pre-eq filter design under the Output Setup. Through a new calibration process, RoomPerfect™ will then clean up the new tonal balance.

Global filter

• The global filter improves sound quality across the whole room. When you are moving around a room, the global filter gives the best result.

Focus position

• The focus filter improves the sound quality at a specific listening position. This makes the focus filter the best solution for optimal sound quality at a single listening position. A total of 8 focus positions can be stored after the initial calibration.

See our website www.lyngdorf.com for more detailed information.

RoomPerfect™ Setup

The RoomPerfect™ microphone is a very sensitive and finely calibrated device which must be treated with utmost care. If the microphone has been dropped on the floor, it may be damaged. If this is the case, obtain a new microphone from your Lyngdorf Audio representative before performing the system calibration.

RoomPerfect™ Preparations

• Place the RoomPerfect™ calibration microphone on the stand. Be sure to fasten the screws properly so the microphone does not move during a measurement.
• Plug the supplied microphone cable into the microphone.
• Connect the microphone cable to the TDAI-3400 using the included mini-jack connector.

Placing the Microphone in the Focus Position
When you place the microphone in the focus position, connect the microphone to the microphone input on the front of the TDAI-3400 and place the microphone, using the microphone stand, in your primary listening position. The height and the orientation of the microphone should correspond to your head’s height and direction.

Volume Setting

• Press Enter and a test signal will start from the left speaker. The system will give an estimated optimal volume for calibrating the system or will accept the current volume. Adjust the volume if required by the system and retry the measurement.
• The calibration volume should not be so loud that it is uncomfortable to you, or that it causes damage to your loudspeakers. If this is the case, set it to a lower and more appropriate level. A low volume can result in a longer calibration time or a measurement timeout. A low volume and long measurement will not affect the quality of the result.
• If the system continues to require higher signal level, the problem could be a defective adaptor, cable or microphone. Please contact your nearest Lyngdorf Audio representative.

Measuring the Focus Position

• When the calibration volume has been set, RoomPerfect™ will send a range of pure tones to measure the focus position. If there is noise in the room, the measurement may take longer. This will not affect the quality of the result. See RoomPerfect™ troubleshooting if the measurement stops prematurely, and then retry the measurement.

Measuring Random Room Positions

• When the focus position has been measured, the next step is to measure the acoustical properties of the room. It is important to perform well spaced measurements to get a comprehensive image of the acoustical properties of the room. See RoomPerfect™ troubleshooting if the measurement stops prematurely.
• Keep taking measurements until Room Knowledge reaches 90%.

Note : Room Knowledge relates to the level of new information in the last measurement – if there is little new information, the system will translate it to the fact that it knows nearly everything. When the Room Knowledge does NOT increase after a measurement, it means that the measurement gave a lot of new information to the calibration!

These are the rules of thumb when measuring the room

• The microphone should be in random and varying positions, heights, and orientations. Point it up/down/sideways – the more random positions the better.
• The measurements should cover the primary listening area.
• Do not take measurements behind plants, furniture, etc.

Side view of room

• The microphone should not be closer than 0.5m/1.5ft from the floor, ceiling, and walls.
• The microphone should be at least 1m/3ft from the front of the loudspeakers.
• There should be at least 50cm/1.5ft between each measurement.
• Do not take symmetrical measurements in the room.

Top view of room

• To fully optimize the systems understanding of the room’s acoustical properties, we recommend you keep doing measurements until the Room Knowledge is above 95%. The higher the Room Knowledge, the more accurate the room correction filters will be.

Calculation of Focus and Global Filters

• When room measurements are complete, the system will calculate the focus and global filters automatically.

Notes

• Room Knowledge is calculated from the amount of NEW information is in the measurement compared to the data already stored. It is therefore the target to have as SLOW an increase in Room Knowledge as possible.
• We recommend that you ALWAYS take a backup of TDAI-3400 settings after having performed a RoomPerfect™ calibration (see Manage Software in the Setup section).

Voicing Setup

• A voicing is an equalizer filter that can be activated to amplify or attenuate certain frequencies according to your personal preferences. For each Source you can dedicate a Voicing, meaning that you can emphasize bass on one input without sacrificing neutrality on others.

Exporting and Importing Voicings

• It is possible to download single voicings to a file and to add new voicings by uploading those files as well. This will make it possible to copy a voicing from one device to another.
• The file format is identical for all enabled Lyngdorf products, so if you have a voicing you like on your TDAI-3400 amplifier, it is possible to add that to your Lyngdorf multichannel processor or vice versa.

Note
Single voicing files have the extension single_voicing.xml, and this must not be changed.

• You can also download and upload an entire set of voicings. Again, these files will work throughout the devices which support this feature.

Note
Uploading a set of voicings with this feature will replace all voicings in the amplifier. Files with an entire set of voicings have the extension .voicings.xml, and this must not be changed.

Edit or delete voicing

• This dropdown list contains the voicings currently in the amplifier. Selecting a voicing in the list will allow you to delete or edit the selected voicing (this will open the voicing editor)

Add new voicing

• To create a new voicing using the voicing editor, enter the name of your new voicing and press add.
• To add a voicing from a .single_voicing.xml file, browse for the file and then Click “Add”.

Replace all voicings from file

• This is the functionality to replace all voicings in the amplifier with a new set from a .voicings.xml file. Remember that this will overwrite all voicings currently in the amplifier. Click “Browse” to find the
  voicings.xml file you wish to upload and then click “Apply” to use it.

• On the bottom of the page is a link to download the current set of voicings in the amplifier to a .voicings.xml file.

• Through selecting any of the stored Voicings, you can see the details by selecting “Edit”. You can also delete the stored Voicings and add new ones here.

Creating Voicings

• A Voicing can combine up to eight filter sections. For each section, you can choose between certain filter designs, which then in combination will give you the total correction of the Voicing.
  For each Voicing you will see a green line showing the total correction as well a blue line showing the correction caused by the selected filter section. If there is only one active filter section, only the blue line is shown. You can select between following filter designs:

• Low Pass : Functions as a crossover filter reducing the signal above the frequency.

• High Pass : Functions as a crossover filter reducing the signal below the frequency.

• Low Shelf : Attenuates the lower frequencies to a specified level.

• High Shelf : Attenuates the higher frequencies to a specified level.

• Parametric : Attenuates specific frequency.

• All these filters can be with positive or negative gain – effectively reversing the effect of the filter.

• You can adjust the Overall gain for each voicing in order to be able to switch between voicings without experience any change in perceived level.

• In this example (Action Movie Voicing) you will see the combined effect of two filter sections:

• Negative High Shelf from 120 Hz –creating a boost in the bass region

• Negative High Shelf from 8,000 Hz reducing the highest frequencies

• Overall gain set to +6 dB as compensation for the reduction in overall level experienced with the two filters.

Try experimenting by creating your own Voicings and test the functionality of the different filter sections.

Audio Setup

ICC (Intersample Clipping Correction)

• ICC can be set to enabled or disabled.
• Digital audio tracks can exceed 0 dBFS (decibels relative to full scale), meaning they will be clipped when being up sampled or otherwise processed in the audio chain resulting in distortion. With ICC enabled the TDAI-3400 will dynamically allow for extra headroom to avoid clipping during processing the music. Changing inputs or going into standby mode will reset the ICC level.

Hot tip
Press INFO on your remote to see the signal level of the present audio input. It is a peak-meter and will be reset, when you switch input.

Show RoomPerfect™ bypass

• If you want to discover what effect the calibration has had on your sound, you can activate a bypass function, which now can be selected on your remote control.

Mute at power on if headphones are connected

• This function allows you to control, if the headphone connector should control the mute function on your speakers.

Main volume control / Headphones volume control

• These settings control the overall output through your main speaker system / headphone output

Maximum volume

• The maximum volume setting is a safety precaution used for limiting the maximum volume which can be achieved by spinning the wheel or increasing volume via the remote. This can be set to protect your loudspeakers against overload.

Default volume

• The default volume setting controls the default volume at start-up.

HDMI Setup

What is CEC?

• Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI feature designed to allow you to command and control CEC-enabled devices that are connected through HDMI, by using only one of the remote controls (for example, controlling the volume level in the TDAI-3400 by using the remote control of the TV).
  The level of CEC implementation depends on the manufacturer of each product, and even if brand new, not all electronic devices support CEC. As the television is “CEC master” in a HDMI setup, the CEC implementation of the television will determine, what is possible for the entire system.

Enable CEC

• Enables and disables CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) over HDMI.

HDMI output

• When enabled, this feature will send the current digital stereo signal though the HDMI cable to the TV. This feature requires that the digital output has been configured under the Output Setup menu. The digital output should be set to Full-range and Full-scale.

Notes

• As default, CEC is not activated on HDMI to comply with stand-by power regulations. CEC functionality only works with the TDAI-3400 set in Network Stand-By.
• CEC is marketed by manufacturers under individual names and designed for promoting the connection of same brand sources. (SONY: Bravia Link, Panasonic: Viera Link, etc.)

Streaming Setup

• The TDAI-3400 can access radio stations from the internet, music files on your local network or on a FAT32 formatted USB drive or you can stream music to the TDAI-3400 from your mobile devices.
• In this menu you can configure the basic setup of the music streaming:
• Streaming players can control volume: Set to Off or On.
• Streaming players can change input source: Set to Off or On.
• Streaming players can power on the device from standby mode: Set to Off or On.

Streaming Playback Interface

The setup of the streaming player is done in the HOME section of the web interface.

Roon

• When the TDAI-3400 is connected to your local network, it will automatically be available from Roon enabled devices (requires a Roon server account).

UPnP

• This function allows you to select and play music files in UPnP enabled libraries on your local network. The button “..” brings you up in the menu structure of your library.
  You might have problems in accessing files as UPnP a set of protocols and not a defined standard. The implementation of UPnP is therefore not always fully functional for media playback.

USB

• This function allows you to select and play music files on attached USB devices (requires FAT32 format). The button “..” brings you up in the menu structure of your library. It opens when an USB device is detected in any of the inputs.

vTuner

• This function allows you to access internet radio stations and podcasts around the world. You can search stations and podcasts through references to genre or geographical relation. When a station or podcast is playing, you can assign it to one of the 10 presets, and it will now automatically appear as a new input for direct selection.

Airplay

• When the TDAI-3400 is connected to your local network, it will automatically be available for playback from your Airplay enabled devices.

Bluetooth

• Select the Bluetooth input and the TDAI-3400 can be found in your other devices’ Bluetooth settings.

Spotify Connect

• Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify.
• Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
• The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here:
• www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

Tidal Connect
When the TDAI-3400 is connected to your local network, it will automatically be available from your Tidal Connect enabled devices in the Tidal app. (Requires a Tidal account)

Streaming from PC or MAC

Installing the USB streaming audio driver

• To stream high quality audio from a Windows PC to the TDAI-3400, you need to install the Windows driver on your PC. The driver can be found on the product page of www.lyngdorf.com. Mac and Linux users do not need to install any drivers to stream audio to the TDAI-3400 in the optimal quality.

Using the USB B streaming audio input

• To stream music to the TDAI-3400, connect a USB cable between the computer and the “USB Audio In” connector of the TDAI-3400. Select “USB” as input on the TDAI-3400 and start playing music on your computer.

MQA

Playing MQA files

• The TDAI-3400 includes MQA Core Decoder, which unfolds the MQA file once to deliver better than CD-quality. The first unfold recovers all the direct music-related information. Output is 88.2kHz or 96kHz
• MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download.
• MQA files can be played from USB, TIDAL, UPnP and Roon.
• In the Streaming Player MQA will be indicated by the MQA logo, for example when using Tidal Connect:

General Setup

Power management

• Standby level
• Network Standby will allow control systems to activate the TDAI-3400 through the network. Deep Sleep brings the power consumption at stand-by to the required minimum, thus causing some delay in activation of the amplifier.

Auto off delay

• If you don’t press any buttons or audio isn´t being played, this sets the idle time required for automatic shut-down of the amplifier.

Trigger input function

• The trigger input can be used to activate the TDAI-3400 from a source.
• The available settings are “Amp Power Mode” or a specific input.
• “Amp Power Mode” will start the TDAI-3400 on the input last used.

Always select specific input.

Note
If the TDAI-3400 has been switched to another input, the trigger command from the source connected will NOT turn off the amplifier.

Display settings

• Brightness level: Set the brightness of the display.
• Enable timeout: If enabled, the main display will switch off after 10 seconds of inactivity.

Password

• Lock the menu system to avoid unintentional changes.
• Unlock the menu system by entering the code 7800. When the code has been entered, and you exit the setup menus, the menu lock will reactivate automatically after 5 minutes.

Remote control

• Activate or deactivate the remote control. This function is useful if you are using a home automation system and other remotes are using the same IR codes as the TDAI-3400 remote.

Network Setup

Show Status

• Shows IP address and as well as MAC address of the TDAI-3400. Enter this IP address in a browser to see the amplifiers setup menu.

Edit Wired setup

• Shows Status and allows for setting a Static IP address instead of the default DHCP (Dynamic) (see later section as to setting up a static IP address).

WI-FI (Wireless connection)

• Edits the WIFI Setup and allows for setting a Static IP address instead of the default DHCP (Dynamic).

WI-FI Setup Guide

• This guide will allow you to connect to your wireless network through scanning networks, manually entering the reference of the network or using WPS (Wireless Protection Setup – activate and the press WPS button on your WIFI router!).

Apple Wi-Fi Accessory Configuration

• With this function activated you can find the TDAI-3400 in the Wi-Fi settings of an iPhone or iPad connected to the same network. From the iPhone or iPad you can now share the Wi-Fi settings to the TDAI-3400.

Enable WIFI

• Enables and disables the WI-FI antenna in the amplifier.

Manage Software

• From this main menu, you can access TDAI-3400 software information, backup, restore, etc.

Backup

• Make a complete system backup to the SD card or a USB drive connected to one of the USB A connectors. It will include all settings, the speaker setup and RoomPerfect™ calibration. When the backup is complete, the TDAI-3400 will go into standby mode.

Restore

• Restore the system from a backup stored on the SD Card or on a connected USB pen drive.

Factory Reset

• Restore the system to the default factory settings.
• Note : All user preference settings, system data, and RoomPerfect™ data are lost when the TDAI-3400 is restored to the default settings.

Download system log

• To be used when reporting on issues identified during use. A file with the system log will be stored on your device. If you identify a problem, this system log file can be checked by Lyngdorf Audio. To proceed, please read the section Technical Assistance in this manual.

Update Software

• Shows reference information about the current software in the TDAI-3400 and shows new software if available from the remote server.

Troubleshooting

Retrieving and Sending an Error Log
To retrieve an error log, you need to access the TDAI-3400 via your browser. Here you can download a System Log and a Backup file. To proceed, please read the section Technical Assistance in this manual.

RoomPerfect™

• The calibration microphone is very sensitive and may pick up unwanted noise, including subsonic signals and background noise, which disturbs the measurements. If the signal is disturbed, it will take longer for the system to make a correct measurement.
• A measurement that has been disturbed by noise but completed will always be correct; it is not necessary to redo it. If the measurement has stopped due to an error, one of the error messages below will be shown.

Error Messages

• No microphone connected
• No microphone is connected, or the microphone cable is not working. Check that the microphone cable is connected to the microphone socket on the back panel. If the problem continues, test the microphone cable by connecting the microphone directly to the microphone socket and select Retry.
• If the microphone is detected, replace the microphone cable and retry the measurement.

Fault – No signal

• This error message can arise due to a signal classification of no sound. This happens if the sound volume has been muted or a cable is disconnected.
• Check the sound volume.
• Check all cable connections, including interconnects, speakers, amplifiers, etc.
• Check the measuring signal volume.
• If none of these measures solve the error, contact your nearest Lyngdorf Audio representative or Lyngdorf Audio for a replacement microphone.

Fault – Signal clipping

• Either the incoming signal has been classified as too loud, resulting in clipping or distortion, or a loud noise in the immediate environment has corrupted the measurement results. If a loud noise has in fact occurred, such as the sound of a closing door, reduce noise levels inside and in the immediate vicinity of the room and repeat the measurement. If no loud noise has occurred, reduce the volume of the signal and repeat the measurement.

Fault – Low signal

• This error message is displayed when the measurement has lasted more than 5 minutes for the low-frequency signal or more than 2 minutes for the high-frequency signal. This happens most often when using
• a low-level measuring signal compared to the background noise in the listening environment, which results in prolonged measuring times. Raise the measuring signal volume or reduce the noise in the environment before continuing with the measurement.

Can´t Turn On Via LAN or Control System

• The TDAI-3400 needs to be set to Network Standby to be able to turn on via a control system. It will not turn on when in Deep Sleep. This is controlled in the General Setup menu.

3D/4K/HDR Compatibility Not Detected

• If the TDAI-3400 has not finished the start-up, a Blu-ray player will not be able to detect its compatibility. Restart the player to fix the problem.

Wired Network Setup

Connecting to TDAI-3400 with a Network Cable

• It is possible to get access to the TDAI-3400´s web interface via a direct cable connection between the TDAI-3400 and a computer, or a connection via a hub or switch.
• If you have a direct cable connection to a laptop (with no switch or router between the two) the network cable must be a crossover type. Furthermore, the Mode option in the Network Setup menu must be set to Manual IP. Finally, you must manually set an IP address on the computer you intend to use for setting up the TDAI-3400.

Set Up a Fixed IP Address in Windows 7

1. Click Start / Control Panel / Network Connections to find the network connection that represents your connection to the Internet. Most often, this is labeled simply Local Area Connection.
2. Right-click the connection and select “Properties”.
3. Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the list (you may have to scroll down the list to find it).
4. Click “Properties”.
5. Most default configurations will have both “Obtain an IP address” and “Obtain DNS server address” automatically selected by default.
6. Click “Use the following IP address” and enter the following:
7. Click OK to close the configuration windows, and you should now be able to access the TDAI-3400 via your Internet browser.

Set Up a Fixed IP Address in Windows Vista or Windows 10

1. In Windows Vista, click Start / Control Panel / Select Network and Internet / Network and Sharing Center.
2. In Windows 10, right-click Start, then select “Control Panel”. Select Network and Internet / Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click “Manage Network Connections” in the list of tasks.
4. Right-click your local area connection and click “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” from the list
6. Click the “Properties” button.
7. Click “Use the following IP address” and enter the following:
8. Click OK to close the configuration windows, and you should now be able to access the TDAI-3400 8. Click OK to close the configuration windows, and you should now be able to access the TDAI-3400

Cleaning and maintenance

• The TDAI-3400 does not require any regular maintenance except to keep its exterior clean. Simply wipe it with a clean, soft cloth. A small amount of non-abrasive cleaner may be used on the cloth to remove any dirt or fingerprints. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaners containing liquid solvents.

Serial Control Manual
A copy of the Serial Control Manual, describing how the serial control interface of the device works, can be downloaded from www.lyngdorf.com

Technical assistance
If you have any questions regarding your Lyngdorf product, please contact your nearest Lyngdorf representative. To find the nearest Lyngdorf representative or for finding the latest version of this manual, please check

References

• Spotify - Connect
• Home - Lyngdorf Audio
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers

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