Trivum AudioBox Quick Installation Manual Download Page 2

Quick Installation Guide for AudioBox

Required components for installation:

 

– Cat-5 cable

 

– network with DHCP capable router

 

– audio speakers with 4 or 8 Ohm impedance

 

– music archive (network share, NAS)

Optional components:

 

– internet connection (required for software updates, 

music streaming services and remote support)

 

– wireless access point (if a mobile device is to be used)

 

– FM antenna (cable connection recommended)

 

– trivum TouchPad for high comfort music selection

 

– 3.5 mm mini jack audio cable to connect analog devices

 

– TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect digital devices

1. Mounting and connection

1.1 

Place the AudioBox in your living space

1.2 

Connect to audio speakers (check polarity) / FM 

antenna / ethernet network / power supply.

 

!

Warning: Only use the supplied power adapter.

2. Configuration

The trivum AudioBox has to be configured via web browser. 

We recommend you to use the trivum ServerAdmin Tool. 

The ServerAdmin Tool lists all trivum devices and their IP 

addresses in your network.

2.1 

Please download and install the ServerAdmin Tool. 

 

http://service.trivum.com/win-admintool

 

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Note: 

If you don‘t want to use the ServerAdmin Tool, 

you have to identify the IP address of the AudioBox, open 

your browser and enter: 

IP address/setup

2.2 

Start the ServerAdmin Tool.

2.3 

Double-click on the device (AudioBox) to open the  

 

MusicCenter WebConfig (main config site).

 

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Note: 

If you are not sure about the assignment of the 

listed devices, you can compare the serial number in the list 

with the serial number on your device.

2.4 

Static IP instead of DHCP? click 

Network

.

2.5 

Select 

Use static IP address

.

2.6 

Enter your IP settings and 

Restart to apply changes

.

3. Adding a network share

The trivum AudioBox can play sound files which are stored 

on network shares. If you want to use a shared directory, 

make sure that it supports the media sharing service Samba 

service (smb). To add a network share (e.g. NAS):

3.1 

Open the MusicCenter WebConfig.

3.2 

Click: 

Music Library

 -> 

Setup music library

 ->  

 

Add network share.

3.3 

Set the network path and user/password if required.

3.4 

Click 

Save as new share

.

3.5 

Click 

Refresh your music index now

.

4. Adding your online streaming service 

account

4.1 

Open the MusicCenter WebConfig.

4.2 

Click 

Add service.

4.3 

Select your favorite service and enter your  

 

user account.

4.4 

Click 

Create the streaming service given account

.

 

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Note: 

trivum supports only paid accounts.

 

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Tip: 

The AudioBox is AirPlay ready, so it’s easy to stream 

every kind of music to the specific zone (with Apple 

devices).

Backup your configuration

Once you have completed the setup, we recommend you 

to make a backup of your configuration:

 

– Open the MusicCenter WebConfig.

 

– Click 

Backup/Restore

 -> 

Export/import configuration.

 

 

– Follow the instructions.

For easy operation of your AudioBox, we recommend our 

trivum TouchPad.

How to use a trivum TouchPad?

 

– Make sure your TouchPad is running software v2.35 or 

above.

 

– Wait a few seconds until the TouchPad has booted.

 

– On the starting screen press  

Pair TouchPad with Audio System.

 

– Press 

Select...

 and select your preferred trivum 

MusicCenter from the pop-up menu.

How to use KNX?

The KNX programming of the AudioBox is done via the 

web browser. No need for extra KNX software.

 

– Open the MusicCenter WebConfig.

 

– Click 

KNX

 and enable 

use KNX

.

 

 

– Follow the instructions. 

You find further informations for KNX on: 

http://service.trivum.com/knx

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