Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 555 Meridian
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Meridian 555 Power Amplifier user guide.
Preface ii Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Stonehill Stukeley Meadows Cambs PE18 6ED England Tel (01480) 52144 Fax (01480) 459934 World Wide Web http://www.
iii Preface Contents Introduction 1 Introduces the 555 Stereo Power Amplifier, and provides an overview of the other products available in the Meridian 500 Series. The Meridian 500 Series ........................ 2 Sample configurations ..............
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Intr oduction I n choosing the 555 Stereo Power Amplifier you have acquired a component that combines major advances in audio and engineering design. The 555 Stereo Power Amplifier uses a unique feedback topology and precision local error correction system.
2 Introduction The Meridian 500 Series The Meridian 500 Series is a unique system of digital, analogue, and video components designed to meet the demand for absolute quality, ease of use, and lasting value.
Introduction 3 Sample configurations 500 Compact Disc Transport The 500 Compact Disc Transport provides a precision digital output, and can drive DSP5000 Digital Loudspeakers directly.
4 Introduction 563 Digital to Analogue Converter The digital output provided by the 500 Compact Disc Transport can be decoded by the 563 Digital to Analogue converter to provide a high-quality audio output for use with a conventional audio preamplifier.
Introduction 5 562V Multimedia Controller D6000 D6000 LASERDISC VIDEO 500 562V 504 SA TELLITE TV The 562V Multimedia Controller is the ideal control unit for use with the Meridian D6000 Digital Loudspeakers.
6 Introduction Specification and accessories Specification Input 1.4V RMS. Output 65W per channel into 8 Ω . 100W per channel into 4 Ω . Distortion Less than 0.05%. Noise Less than -90dB. Finish Black textured enamel and glass. Heatsinks black painted aluminium.
Setting up the Ster eo Power Amplifier T his chapter explains how to install the stereo power amplifier. It describes what you should find when you unpack the stereo power amplifier, how you should connect it to your other audio equipment, and the siting constraints.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 8 Unpacking The 555 Stereo Power Amplifier comes in a box containing the following components: ❍ 555 Stereo Power Amplifier. ❍ 1 power cord. ❍ This manual. You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to transport the unit.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 9 Rear panel The diagram below shows the rear panel connections. Outputs The output terminals should be connected to loudspeakers of 4 Ω to 15 Ω , using either banana plug or bare wire connections. Each channel of the 555 Stereo Power Amplifier provides twin outputs for bi-wiring.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 10 To connect to a conventional preamplifier ● Connect the sockets marked INPUT on the rear panel of the stereo power amplifier to the outputs from your preamplifier. You should either use a twin-screened audio cable, or a pair of single-screened audio cables.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 11 ● Connect the TWEETER red and black terminals from each loudspeaker to the other pair of red and black terminals on the appropriate channel of the stereo power amplifier.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 12 The sound has cut out The 555 Stereo Power Amplifier includes a thermal shutdown, which mutes the output if the amplifier becomes too hot. ❍ Leave the amplifier for a few minutes to cool down, and the sound will come back on.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 13 Cleaning When cleaning the stereo power amplifier bear in mind that the front of the unit is metal, and the lid is glass. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the stereo power amplifier.
Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier 14 Service The Meridian 500 Series of hi-fi components have been carefully designed to give years of untroubled service. There are no user- serviceable parts inside the case, nor do the units require any form of maintenance.
15 Index Index M Maintenance 13 Meridian 500 Series 2 500 Compact Disc Transport 3 501 Remote Control Preamplifier 3 501V Control Unit 4 504 FM Tuner 3 506 Compact Disc Player 3 555 Stereo Power Ampli.
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